MLB Games Are Taking Longer Again, and It's Not Just Because of ABS
MLB nine-inning games this season are taking six minutes longer than they did through the same number of games last season and are on pace for the longest avera
Sports Illustrated
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Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military hardware due to fears of Ukraine attack
Annual event at Red Square will feature no armoured vehicles or missile systems for first time in two decades
The Guardian - UK
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Barcelona’s New Marcus Rashford ‘Plan’ Leaving Man Utd Loanee in the Dark
Rashford is at a crossroads this summer, with Barcelona and Manchester United reportedly pushing for different outcomes.
Sports Illustrated
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Family accounts would be mandated for kids in chatbots bill
A bipartisan Senate bill unveiled Tuesday would govern kids and teens’ use of artificial intelligence chatbots by leaning on parental controls and would prohibit chatbots from using minors’ data for targeted advertising. The bill comes ahead of a Senate Judiciary Committee markup this week of a separate bill meant to…
Roll Call
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Trump clashes with another European ally as he lashes out at Germany for ‘US humiliation’ jibe
Since launching his war on Iran, the US president’s relationship with transatlantic allies has rapidly deteriorated
The Independent UK
5 min read
US supreme court to hear whether protected status of Haitians and Syrians can be revoked
Case looks at whether Trump administration has authority to strip hundreds of thousands of immigrants of TPS
The Guardian - US
3 min read
US ambassador to Ukraine steps down after ‘differences of opinion with Trump’
The four-year war continues to rage with US-led efforts to end the war on hold
The Independent UK
4 min read
‘A false narrative around a paedophile’: Michael Jackson biopic criticised by Leaving Neverland director
Dan Reed says the film recasts abuse allegations as lies and sidesteps Jackson’s relationships with children
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
The Latest: Talks to end the war in Iran stall as economies feel the impact of rising energy costs
Talks between Iran and the United States on ending the war seemed stalled Wednesday, despite U_S_ President Donald Trump earlier claiming Iran had informed his administration that it was in a “State of Collapse.”
The Independent UK
8 min read
Despite Billions in Social Programs, Youth Arrests in Mexico Linked to Organized Crime Nearly Triple
In its analysis, Animal Político noted that Mexico lacks a precise way to measure the recruitment of minors and young people because it is not classified as a specific crime.
Latin Times
5 min read
The caterpillar walk is considered the 'gold standard' for lower body mobility and flexibility — here's how to do it
Here's how to do the caterpillar walk for better mobility, and the benefits.
Tom’s Guide
6 min read
The Only Plant You Need For A Container To Impress in All Seasons –With Months of Color for Minimal Effort
This ornamental grass will bring you long-lasting, drought-tolerant color for 10 months of the year
Homes & Gardens
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Peace lily not blooming? This secret kitchen scrap will help it flower
I just discovered the kitchen scrap that will make your peace lily burst into beautiful blooms.
Tom’s Guide
3 min read
‘Coming home’: kiwi enter parliament for first time as New Zealand marks conservation win
Politicians, children and Māori groups gathered in the Wellington banquet hall to see in the flesh the success of efforts to protect country’s national bird
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
Men from over 100 countries are mailing in sperm samples to San Francisco for a shot at $100,000. The world’s first Sperm Olympics is real
America is getting creative to solve the fertility problem.
We Got This Covered
4 min read
World-leading wildlife photographers and photo contest winners unite to help protect giraffes through powerful imagery
Discover stunning photographs supporting giraffe conservation – now in its 11th edition and having raised US$1.64 to date
Digital Camera World
4 min read
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to childhood leukemia, research suggests
Found in clothing, food packaging, cosmetics, the widespread use of PFAS is increasingly being associated with environmental and health concerns
The Independent UK
4 min read
The best beach in the world for 2026 has been named
The winning sands earned first place for their visually striking surroundings
The Independent UK
4 min read
Goodbye, plank - I swapped it for the dead bug exercise, now my core and lower back are stronger than ever
It's been a year since I started doing the creatively-named dead bug exercise in favour of the classic core exercise
Woman & Home
6 min read
Netizens Divided After Study Reveals Habit Practiced By 18 Million Americans Can Cause Permanent Brain Damage
“These differences may seem small at first, but they can add up in ways that affect learning, memory, and everyday functioning.”
Bored Panda
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Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military hardware due to fears of Ukraine attack
Annual event at Red Square will feature no armoured vehicles or missile systems for first time in two decades
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Family accounts would be mandated for kids in chatbots bill
A bipartisan Senate bill unveiled Tuesday would govern kids and teens’ use of artificial intelligence chatbots by leaning on parental controls and would prohibit chatbots from using minors’ data for targeted advertising. The bill comes ahead of a Senate Judiciary Committee markup this week of a separate bill meant to…
Roll Call
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US supreme court to hear whether protected status of Haitians and Syrians can be revoked
Case looks at whether Trump administration has authority to strip hundreds of thousands of immigrants of TPS
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Elon Musk testifies Google co-founder sided with the robots: 'Larry Page called me a speciesist'
Musk pinned the entire story of OpenAI on a single insult he says Google co-founder Larry Page once hurled at him: "specieist."
Fortune
4 min read
Inside Ukraine’s battle to defeat the dreaded Shahed – Russia’s most feared weapon
About 15-20% of the Shaheds sent by Russia are powered by jet engines
The Independent UK
9 min read
Australian woman who faked son’s cancer sentenced to more than four years in prison
Judge describes woman’s crimes as ‘cruel’, ‘manipulative’ and a carefully planned ‘attention-seeking device’
The Independent UK
4 min read
King Charles agrees with me on Iran nuclear weapon ban, claims Trump
Remarks by US president likely to cause embarrassment for aides of UK monarch, who usually remains neutral
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Supreme Court to weigh Trump administration push to end protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster
The Independent UK
5 min read
US ambassador to Ukraine appointed by Trump steps down after less than a year in the job
Julie Davis will retire amid reports she had grown frustrated with Donald Trump, a claim denied by the state department
The Guardian - AU
2 min read
With Kevin Durant’s Game 5 Status Official, These Three Rockets Will Need to Step Up Again to Stay Alive vs. Lakers
With the Rockets’ season on the brink, who must step up to survive Game 5 against the Lakers without Kevin Durant?
Sports Illustrated
6 min read
How Cyber Command is building its AI cyber war playbook
Cyber Command is sidestepping political debates and giving itself maximum flexibility.
Axios
5 min read
A SCOTUS Case Exposes the Dangers of 2 Misguided Fourth Amendment Doctrines
"Geofence" searches illustrate the perilous combination of modern technology and deference to law enforcement.
Reason
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Microsoft researchers have revealed the 40 jobs most exposed to AI—and even teachers make the list
Sorry, Gen Z: AI is expected to soon reshape dozens of popular professions—and possibly make some tasks obsolete.
Fortune
7 min read
Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Microsoft Stock Will Climb or Sink?
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Microsoft has trailed the S&P 500 over the past year, yet Wall Street analysts maintain a highly optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.
Barchart
3 min read
What Happened to Smokey Bones? Inside the BBQ Chain's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Sudden Nationwide Closures
Smokey Bones BBQ chain closes multiple US locations on 28 April 2026, amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy by parent companies Fat Brands and Twin Hospitality, affecting states like Ohio, Rhode Island, and New York.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Comcast Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
Due to Comcast's weak performance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.
Barchart
3 min read
Verizon Stock Had Its Best Day Since January as Investors Bet on a Multibillion-Dollar Hyperscaler Deal. Should You Buy VZ?
As a Q1 beat and multi-billion-dollar hyperscaler-driven AI ambitions fuel momentum, is Verizon now a stock worth buying?
Barchart
7 min read
With the Cybercab in Production, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Tesla Stock Now?
In a post on X, Musk shared a video announcing the commencement of production.
Barchart
7 min read
Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Palantir Technologies Stock?
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Palantir Technologies has trailed the S&P 500 over the past year, yet Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.
Barchart
3 min read
Starbucks signifies strong US rebound with higher-than-expected quarterly sales
Starbucks said its revenue rose 9% to $9.5 billion for the second quarter
The Independent UK
2 min read
Despite Billions in Social Programs, Youth Arrests in Mexico Linked to Organized Crime Nearly Triple
In its analysis, Animal Político noted that Mexico lacks a precise way to measure the recruitment of minors and young people because it is not classified as a specific crime.
Latin Times
5 min read
Donald Trump disease hands drama thickens, both hands now affected, official excuse increasingly flimsy
The rot spreads.
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More than two-thirds of U.S. schools say they’re unable to afford the cost of student free lunch—and MAHA’s dietary guidelines may make it worse
“These programs were already stretched thin before the guidelines changed,” food economist David Ortega said.
Fortune
6 min read
Secret Service Agent Allegedly Hit by Colleague in Trump Dinner Shooting, 'Friendly Fire' Claims Now Intensify
A security breach at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump led to a Secret Service agent possibly being hit by friendly fire. Investigations are ongoing.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Random Musing: Why a gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner epitomises American idiosyncrasy
Jean Paul-Sartre once said: Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you, and America – with its freedom from Britain and other colonial powers – develop its own peculiarities, one of which is the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a night where the press and the White House…
The Times of India
7 min read
Yankee Blue UFO Hoax Exposed by Sean Kirkpatrick as Secret Air Force Cadet Programme Sparks Misled Alien Claims
A Pentagon investigation reveals 'Yankee Blue,' an Air Force ritual that misled cadets into believing they were part of a UFO program, fueling decades of alien myths.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
UFO War Ignites As Tim Gallaudet Accused Of Conspiracy Bias And Backing Fringe Alien Tech Claims
The UAP debate escalates as Gallaudet accuses Kirkpatrick of disinformation, sparking a UFO war. The clash highlights issues of credibility and transparency in UAP investigations
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Do you prefer to pay income taxes or sales taxes? Missouri voters will get to choose
Do you prefer to pay income taxes or sales taxes
The Independent UK
7 min read
'The attacker completed in under five minutes': Experts warn of North Korea-linked campaign using fake Zoom meetings to target crypto execs
Highly sophisticated scam will leave you questioning what's real while hackers steal your crypto.
TechRadar
3 min read
Under US law, Trump faces an impending deadline to end the Iran war. What happens if he ignores it?
US President Donald Trump is quickly approaching a deadline to wrap up his war against Iran – or he’ll be in breach of US law.
The Conversation
6 min read
‘A false narrative around a paedophile’: Michael Jackson biopic criticised by Leaving Neverland director
Dan Reed says the film recasts abuse allegations as lies and sidesteps Jackson’s relationships with children
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Facial recognition data is a key to your identity – if stolen, you can’t just change the locks
A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned her face. Whether the system is checking for shoplifters or simply logging her arrival, her face has joined a digital ledger, a trace she can’t easily…
The Conversation
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Luka Dončić and the manosphere: why the scrutiny of his body never ends
The Lakers star can dominate a game, but still be judged for what his physique supposedly reveals about him
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Ray J, 45, claims he's slept with over 12,000 women
Ray J also claimed he threw a party to celebrate hitting the five figure milestone.
BANG Premier
3 min read
Taylor Swift brands fans 'weird' for their 'detective work' into her songs
The Life Of A Showgirl star Taylor Swift has confessed her fans get a "little weird" when they unpick her songs using "detective work" to figure out who she has been writing about.
BANG Premier
2 min read
Ringo Starr reveals 'one of the saddest lines' he refused to sing on new country album
Sir Ringo Starr admits one of T-Bone Burnett's lyrics was just too sad to sing on new album Long Long Road.
BANG Premier
2 min read
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Fuel Breakup Buzz As Couple Allegedly 'Unfollow' Each Other On Instagram
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco face fresh breakup rumours after alleged Instagram unfollow claims spread online, despite no official confirmation from either side
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Aliens Already Among Us As NASA Scientist Claims UFOs Have Been Secretly Disabling Nuclear Weapons Since 1960s
Former NASA scientist Dr. Kevin Knuth revisits Cold War incidents involving unexplained shutdowns at US nuclear missile bases, discussing potential links to unidentified anomalous phenomena.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
Lisa Kudrow Recalls Friends Writers Cursing At The Cast And ‘Discussing Sexual Fantasies’ About The Women
"It was intense."
Cinemablend
4 min read
This Stunning Dolce & Gabbana Williams Sonoma Collection Brings Runway Style to Your Kitchen
It would make even Miranda Priestly smile
Homes & Gardens
4 min read
How Fifa and World Cup host cities are preparing to deal with threat of extreme heat
Some World Cup matches could take place in extreme heat this summer
The Independent UK
7 min read
Disaster declarations ripple through South Texas amid water crisis
Small towns around Corpus Christi worry where they’ll fall on the pecking order if the region’s water runs out.
The Texas Tribune
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Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds
Scientists find annual sea surface temperatures across Europe reached highest levels recorded, while deadly wildfires set large parts of continent ablaze
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Few Maui fire survivors will break even from $4 billion payout: ‘there’s just not enough’
For some victims, up to a third of their settlement could be absorbed by legal fees and insurers
The Independent UK
7 min read
Georgia officials warn wildfires are still a threat as firefighters report progress
Officials battling two large wildfires in southern Georgia say firefighters are bracing for a long battle even after weekend rains boosted their containment efforts
The Independent UK
4 min read
Georgia wildfires come as much of America is ready to burn
Devastating wildfires in Georgia are just a preview of what could be an especially brutal fire season.
Axios
3 min read
Logging, murder and money: can Mexico’s ancient forests be saved from the cartels?
In the Sierra Tarahumara, gangs ‘disappear’ those who resist their lucrative illegal tree-felling operations
The Guardian - UK
10 min read
Hoover Dam’s power output could drop 40 percent this year under new plans to balance out record low snowpack
Federal officials have said they have no choice but to reduce water flows from Lake Powell, hundreds of miles upstream, to prevent another dam from shutting down
The Independent UK
4 min read
Wildfire Risk Maps Just Updated — Millions Of Homes Now Classified as ‘High Risk’
Fire season no longer creeps in quietly—it charges in with data, urgency, and a growing list of properties facing serious exposure. Newly updated wildfire risk maps now place millions of homes into higher-risk categories, and that shift carries real financial and safety consequences. Insurance premiums climb, coverage disappears, and property…
Everybody Loves Your Money
8 min read
Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start
Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes
The Independent UK
3 min read
FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.
Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.
The Texas Tribune
16 min read
Texas inmate James Broadnax faces Thursday execution amid final appeal arguing he wasn’t the shooter
The death row inmate has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his execution, pointing to a codefendant’s confession in the shooting death of two people.
The Texas Tribune
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Corpus Christi delays action on plan to cut water use by 25% if emergency is declared
A Level 1 emergency, which could arrive in September, would limit households to 5,250 gallons a month under proposed restrictions. About 30% of residential customers use more.
The Texas Tribune
6 min read
Camp Mystic director apologizes to families of campers, counselors who died in flood
“I think about the night of the flood every moment of every day,” Edward Eastland said at a committee hearing Tuesday. “We tried our hardest that night and it wasn’t enough to save your daughters.”
The Texas Tribune
8 min read
Texas DACA recipient will be allowed to return after Trump administration deported him
José Contreras Diaz, 30, was arrested earlier this year during an immigration-related appointment and missed his son’s birth. He was deported to Honduras, the country he left when he was 8.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Disaster declarations ripple through South Texas amid water crisis
Small towns around Corpus Christi worry where they’ll fall on the pecking order if the region’s water runs out.
The Texas Tribune
7 min read
TribCast: Texas’ looming data center fight
As Texas lawmakers prepare to tackle the thorny data center issue next session, what can we learn from Virginia's experience?
The Texas Tribune
1 min read
Talarico leads both Cornyn, Paxton in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race
The Austin Democrat, who won his party’s nomination in March, led Cornyn and Paxton by margins of 3 and 5 percentage points, respectively. Both results were within the survey’s margin of error.
The Texas Tribune
5 min read
Texas Railroad Commission GOP runoff: Who is running and what to know
The May 26 runoff pits incumbent Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright, who’s pitching himself as a “proven advocate for Texas energy,” against Bo French, who has cast himself as a “MAGA conservative.”
The Texas Tribune
7 min read
Data center boom strains Texas homebuilders’ need for electricians
Texas builders struggle to finish new homes to meet growth as data centers with deeper pockets poach electricians.
The Texas Tribune
7 min read
Despite Billions in Social Programs, Youth Arrests in Mexico Linked to Organized Crime Nearly Triple
In its analysis, Animal Político noted that Mexico lacks a precise way to measure the recruitment of minors and young people because it is not classified as a specific crime.
Latin Times
5 min read
Eduard Khemchan on the Future of Capital in a Digitally Integrated World
Eduard Khemchan does not treat digital integration as a separate investment theme. In his capital strategy, it is already embedded.
International Business Times
4 min read
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CEOs of US’s top energy firms received average pay raise of $12.3m, review finds
Utility bills are up as much as 40% in some regions, and companies shut off power to customers 13m times in 2025
The Guardian - US
8 min read
Claudia Sheinbaum Says U.S. Now Sharing Information About Death of Two CIA Agents in Chihuahua
On April 24, Mexico's top security official Omar García Harfuch met with Chihuahua Gov. María Eugenia Campos Galván, who told him she had no knowledge of an operation involving CIA agents to dismantle the clandestine drug lab.
Latin Times
3 min read
US supreme court to hear whether protected status of Haitians and Syrians can be revoked
Case looks at whether Trump administration has authority to strip hundreds of thousands of immigrants of TPS
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Bangladesh’s first N-power plant starts fuel loading
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Tuesday entered the era of nuclear power generation as its Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant began fuel loading in its VVER-1200 reactor - the latest Russian Gen III+ pressurised water reactor technology that India too is looking at for its future nuclear power projects, including for new units…
The Times of India
2 min read
DNA links Florida man in Philippines to 1989 child abduction
US suspect held in south-east Asia after genealogical DNA identified him in Tampa-area case involving 7-year-old girl
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Justice department indicts ex-FBI director James Comey over Instagram post showing seashells
Case centers on a photo prosecutors allege was a threat to Donald Trump, while Comey says he is ‘still innocent’
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Trump claims Iran collapse while Teheran sees leverage as Hormuz stand-off tightens
TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Iran is “in a state of collapse” and is urgently pleading with Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, projecting an image of a weakened adversary desperately seeking relief. But developments on the ground suggest a far more…
The Times of India
5 min read
Threat or theater? Trump assassination bid case turns into political noir
US authorities have charged a suspect in an alleged third assassination attempt on President Trump during a White House Correspondents' dinner security breach. The incident has polarized the nation, with conservatives citing escalating political violence and liberals expressing skepticism. Late-night hosts' jokes have further fueled tensions, prompting White House calls…
The Times of India
4 min read
Migrants blame Kristi Noem in appeal to Supreme Court
Noem's termination of TPS for Haitians and Syrians will be center of a SCOTUS fight.
Axios
3 min read
Trump's Shameful Effort to Deport Russian Dissenters Fleeing Putin
The administration seeks to deport them back to Russia, in spite of overwhelming, moral, legal, and strategic reasons not to do so.
Reason
6 min read
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Disney Responds After FCC Targets ABC Licenses Following Trump and Melania Calls to Fire Jimmy Kimmel
Disney responded Tuesday after the Federal Communications Commission ordered an accelerated review of licenses held by ABC-owned television stations, a dramatic regulatory move that came days after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump publicly urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over his monologue before the White…
Latin Times
5 min read
James Comey indicted again, this time over "86 47" photo
The Justice Department tried to indict Comey last year for lying to Congress, but the case crumbled.
Axios
4 min read
Senate rejects curb on Trump military action in Cuba
Trump has openly floated the possibility of military action against the island nation.
Axios
2 min read
Analyzing Indictment of James Comey for "86 47" Post
From today's indictment: On or about May 15, 2025, in the Eastern District of North Carolina, the defendant, JAMES BRIEN… The post Analyzing Indictment of James Comey for "86 47" Post appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason
8 min read
ICE Seeks to Deport 12-Year-Old Living in Alaska as Family Fights to Prove U.S. Citizenship Without DNA Test
A 12-year-old boy living in Alaska is facing deportation after federal immigration authorities rejected evidence that he is a U.S. citizen, according to his attorney, who says the case highlights growing disputes over how citizenship is verified.
Latin Times
4 min read
Defending the White House Ballroom, the DOJ Files a Trump Tantrum Masquerading As a Motion
The brief, which asks a federal judge to reconsider an injunction blocking the project, reads like it was transcribed from the president's Truth Social account.
Reason
8 min read
Trump Slams German Chancellor Merz Over Claim That Iran Is 'Humiliating' U.S. In Negotiations
President Donald Trump slammed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his claim that Iran is "humiliating" the U.S. in negotiations to end the war.
International Business Times
3 min read
Trump Administration's Review of ABC's Broadcast Licenses Looks Like 'Illegal Jawboning'
When he returned to the White House, Trump vowed to protect free speech from the government. The FCC's latest move against ABC and Disney looks like the opposite.
Reason
5 min read
In the coming AI future, Britain must not end up at the mercy of US tech giants
Trump is volatile, capricious and unreasonable – but he belongs to the old world of analogue power. What comes next will be harder to manage, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
I got an allotment to escape the chaos – and discovered a hotbed of vendettas
Community gardens are flourishing as people seek a positive, productive space beyond the political noise. Just don’t express any strong opinions about gravel, writes Arwa Mahdawi
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
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A non-controversial public health policy? The UK’s gradual ban on smoking has been a PR success
The world will be watching to see how the ban for anyone born after 2009 works out. So far it’s been a win with smokers and non-smokers alike, says public health academic Prof Devi Sridhar
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
OPINION - Steve Reed: Greens talk about London's housing crisis while blocking new homes
The Greens talk about the housing crisis – but when it comes to actually building homes, they oppose, delay or vote them down, writes housing secretary Steve Reed
Evening Standard
4 min read
One more time, Mr McSweeney comes to Sir Keir Starmer’s aid
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the evidence given by the former Downing Street chief of staff makes clear, the way the prime minister has treated parliament throughout the Mandelson saga is one of the few things that has gone right with it. Sir Keir has no case to answer
The Independent UK
6 min read
Shrugging at calamity: America is reacting in strange ways to our chaotic times
The reaction to the Washington DC shooting shows that Americans are swinging between outrage, exhaustion and numbness
The Guardian - US
6 min read
The Guardian view on Starmer and Mandelson: questions that won’t go away
Editorial: The prime minister’s account is not false, but it seems partial. The omissions raise serious questions about his judgment and parliamentary accountability
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
The Guardian view on the politics of central Europe: in search of a new left
Editorial: Social democratic parties are suffering an almost total wipeout, as rightwing nationalism flourishes on the EU’s eastern flank
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
‘Bend it like Modi!’ Forget Messi and Ronaldo. We have a ‘Made in India’ GOAT
The equator is not the only thing dividing the world into two halves.
Newslaundry
5 min read
Starmer seems to think he can do no wrong – two weeks of Mandy-mania hearings point to the opposite conclusion
Bereft of any big ideas, or indeed policies, the PM is in his happy place: a never-ending parliamentary procedural process, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
35 Years Later, An All-Time Star Trek Episode Remains Alarmingly Relevant
Captain Picard took many moral stances over the years, but "The Drumhead" was among his most memorable.
Inverse
6 min read
'Pokémon Go' Fest 2026 Goes Free Worldwide With Mega Mewtwo X and Y Debut, Super Mega Raid Battles
"Pokémon Go" Fest 2026 becomes free globally, introducing Mega Mewtwo X and Y, new Super Mega Raids, and exclusive Pokémon during the July event.
Player One
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HBO Max Has Been Quietly Releasing The Most Unexpected Dystopian Saga
What's usually a cult classic inside baseball comedy is slowly becoming a commentary on generative AI.
Inverse
4 min read
52 Years Ago, One Writer Created Marvel's Most Controversial Character Ever
Thanks to Gerry Conway, the Punisher is more relevant than ever. But who did this creator really think of the famous Marvel character?
Inverse
3 min read
21 Years Later, The Original Masked Hero Returns To The Big Screen — With a Twist
Sony’s upcoming 'Django/Zorro' movie is from a comic by Grendl creator Matt Wagner and Quentin Tarantino (yes, that Quentin Tarantino).
Inverse
4 min read
Did Barry Keoghan Cheat On Sabrina Carpenter? Actor Finally Responds To Viral Rumours
Barry Keoghan denies cheating on Sabrina Carpenter, addressing rumors on a podcast. He discusses the impact of public scrutiny on their relationship and his retreat from social media.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
Netflix’s Promising New 'Stranger Things' Spinoff Has Been Renewed For Season 2
The animated 'Stranger Things' spinoff will expand the universe into Hawkins' past.
Inverse
3 min read
Daily Guess The Famous Person Game #043 (Apr 29, 2026)
How well do you know famous people? Test your knowledge with today's (Apr 29, 2026) Guess the Famous Person game. Can you identify the mystery figure from the clues?
Bored Panda
2 min read
'Nioh 3' Guide to Yokai Horde Picture Scroll Myth Rewards From Hidden Kamo Village
Discover Nioh 3 yokai horde rewards in Hidden Kamo Village, covering picture scroll myth secrets, smithing text Old Sage Mask, repeatable yokai quests, and a practical side mission guide.
Player One
8 min read
What If Reform Wins? by Peter Chappell review – a massive wake-up call
This ‘nonfiction thriller’ takes us through exactly what would happen if Nigel Farage won his dreamed-of majority
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Chic Modern Bridal Dressing: Trousseau Ideas That Redefine 2026 Bridal Trends
Modern bridal dressing meets practical style with chic trousseau looks inspired by current bridal trends and rewearable fashion.
Fashion Times
7 min read
“Art But Make It Sports”: Instagram Page Compares Art To Sports, And It Is Hilariously On Point (30 New Pics)
The Instagram account pairs athletes mid-action with classical paintings, lining up poses, gestures, and expressions so precisely it feels less like a joke and more like an uncanny visual match.
Bored Panda
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Zendaya, Kylie, and Hailey Make Flip-Flops the Focus of Celebrity Style and Spring Footwear Trends
Flip-flops take over celebrity style as Zendaya, Kylie, and Hailey influence this season's spring footwear trends.
Fashion Times
6 min read
From Rolex to Cartier: Watch Trends 2026 Shaping Luxury Watch Fashion Now
See how Watches and Wonders reveals key watch trends 2026, influencing collectors and elevating luxury watch fashion worldwide.
Fashion Times
7 min read
All the right moves! 17 personal trainers on the exercise they always recommend – from planks to face pulls
Whether you are starting from scratch, or have a well-honed routine, moving can help us feel happier and healthier. Experts share their one essential exercise and how to get the most out of it
The Guardian - UK
13 min read
Katie Holmes Sparks Celebrity Style Buzz With Her New York It-Bag for Spring Fashion Trends
Katie Holmes brings attention to a practical It-bag that aligns with celebrity style and modern spring fashion trends.
Fashion Times
6 min read
Inside Victoria Beckham's Gap Collection Shaping Celebrity Style and Streetwear Fashion Now
Victoria Beckham's collaboration with Gap highlights celebrity style and streetwear fashion through elevated everyday staples.
Fashion Times
6 min read
The Australians dressing pop’s biggest stars – from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé to Shakira
While the reach from costuming a superstar can be ‘astronomical’, the designers who have done so say material rewards can be harder to predict
The Guardian - AU
7 min read
Victoria Beckham's £95 Gap Trousers Are the Unexpected Hero of Celebrity Style and Streetwear Trends
Victoria Beckham's £95 Gap trousers are redefining celebrity style and streetwear trends with a flattering, modern fit.
Fashion Times
7 min read
Anok Yai's Sculptural Look at Time100 Gala Sets New Celebrity Style and Red Carpet Trends
Anok Yai's sculptural gown at the Time100 Gala highlights the future of celebrity style and red carpet trends.
Fashion Times
6 min read
Why Studying the Finished Formulation Matters More Than Ingredient Lists
For anyone evaluating a finished formulation, understanding that regulatory context changes how you read an ingredient list.
Medical Daily
7 min read
Antidepressants recalled after wrong tablets found in pack
A strip of Citalopram 40mg tablets was found by a patient inside a packet of Sertraline 100mg tablets
Evening Standard
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Looksmaxxing Trend Exposed As Experts Warn Of Unsafe Beauty Hacks
Looksmaxxing, a viral trend aimed at enhancing physical appearance, involves risky practices like bone-smashing. Experts warn of its dangers, emphasizing the lack of scientific proof and potential health risks.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Decision Fatigue and How Too Many Choices Cause Overload Anxiety and Mental Exhaustion
Decision fatigue from too many choices leads to overload, anxiety, willpower drain, and mental exhaustion, affecting focus, productivity, and overall mental health.
Medical Daily
7 min read
Trauma Bonding in Relationships and How Trauma Attachment, Abuse, and Emotional Dependence Form Hard to Break Bonds
Trauma bonding in relationships explained how trauma attachment abuse and emotional dependence create hard to break bonds and make unhealthy relationships difficult to leave.
Medical Daily
7 min read
Unintentional Weight Loss and When an Unintended Rapid Change Becomes a Red Flag to See Your Doctor
Learn what counts as unintentional weight loss, when rapid change becomes a red‑flag loss, and key signs it is time to see your doctor for evaluation.
Medical Daily
8 min read
Trump admin revives COVID origins debate with indictment
The indictment could make the pandemic response a GOP talking point ahead of the midterms.
Axios
3 min read
Common antidepressant recalled after patient finds wrong medication in pack
More than 80,000 packs of medicine are being recalled across the UK
The Independent UK
3 min read
The UK is a malaria science ‘superpower’ – and the world needs that
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COMMENT: With malaria cases rising around the world and countries stepping back on aid commitments, we stand at a crossroads. Gareth Jenkins hopes the UK government protects investment in malaria research
The Independent UK
6 min read
What Doctors Really Mean by 'Risk Factors' — And Which Ones You Can Actually Change
Discover what doctors really mean by risk factors, from modifiable lifestyle habits to non‑modifiable traits and medical factors, and learn which risks you can actually change.
Medical Daily
9 min read
How Chelsea Could Line Up if They Appoint Andoni Iraola As Manager
The Spaniard will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season.
Sports Illustrated
6 min read
Luka Dončić and the manosphere: why the scrutiny of his body never ends
The Lakers star can dominate a game, but still be judged for what his physique supposedly reveals about him
The Guardian - US
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Barcelona’s New Marcus Rashford ‘Plan’ Leaving Man Utd Loanee in the Dark
Rashford is at a crossroads this summer, with Barcelona and Manchester United reportedly pushing for different outcomes.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
Chevy Silverado Crushes Lamborghini In Florida Walmart Parking Lot: 'I’d Hate To Be The Insurance Agent Taking This Call'
A woman filmed the aftermath of a Chevrolet Silverado running over a Lamborghini Huracán in an Orlando Walmart parking lot. The video has inspired a truckload of jokes.
Motor1
4 min read
On this day: Hakkinen’s last-lap heartbreak
Hakkinen lost victory on the last lap of the Spanish Grand Prix on this day 25 years ago
Autosport
4 min read
Ranking the 10 Best Free Agents Still Available After the 2026 NFL Draft
There is still a surprising amount of veteran talent left on the board as all 32 teams finalize their rosters.
Sports Illustrated
8 min read
On this day: Mika Hakkinen’s last-lap heartbreak
Hakkinen lost victory on the last lap of the Spanish Grand Prix on this day 25 years ago
Motorsport
4 min read
F1's Kimi Antonelli Is A Wildman On A Dirt Bike, As He Races This MotoGP Champion
Formula 1 was on a small hiatus over the last few weeks, and it seems that Mercedes-AMG F1's Kimi Antonelli took the chance to go race dirt bikes at Valentino Rossi's off-road ranch.
RideApart
4 min read
The Team With the Strongest Case to Go Worst to First in a Division After NFL Draft
Why the Buccaneers, Titans and Giants should consider themselves among the most improved after last weekend’s 257 picks.
Sports Illustrated
9 min read
These Dangerous Youth ATVs Just Got Recalled After One Kid Died
If you have a Rex110 or a Sierra110 youth ATV in any color in your home, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has declared them unsafe.
RideApart
4 min read
BMW’s iX3 Gets A Range Boost Ahead Of Its U.S. Debut
The all-new iX3’s estimated range has increased by 34 miles, boosting an already impressive number.
InsideEVs
3 min read
Walmart Is Rolling Out 400 kW DC Fast Chargers With Huge Screens
The retail giant is deploying ABB’s all-in-one chargers, complementing the Alpitornic dispensers that are already operational.
InsideEVs
3 min read
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Scoop: White House workshops plan to bring back Anthropic
One source described the efforts as a way to "save face and bring em back in."
Axios
4 min read
Meet the AI jailbreakers: ‘I see the worst things humanity has produced’
To test the safety and security of AI, hackers have to trick large language models into breaking their own rules. It requires ingenuity and manipulation - and can come at a deep emotional cost
The Guardian - UK
14 min read
Axios Finish Line: Make AI remember you
It's not broken. You just haven't taught it to remember you.
Axios
4 min read
Chinese EVs Can Now Project Entire Movies From Their Headlights
Huawei's latest EV party trick is a full-color projection from the headlight of a car. China's newest tech is just one way America's cars are falling behind.
InsideEVs
3 min read
The 'Invincible' Game Introduces A Terrifying Timeline Twist
'Invincible VS,' the upcoming fighting game based on the Amazon TV adaptation, presents a dire alternate look at Mark Grayson's superhero career.
Inverse
5 min read
GM’s Next-Gen Super Cruise Is Training On ‘100 Years Of Human Driving’ Every Day
The company wants to launch 'eyes-off' highway autonomy in 2028. Here's how it plans to get there, according to CEO Mary Barra.
InsideEVs
4 min read
Exclusive: OpenAI, Anthropic meet with House Homeland Security behind closed doors on cyber threats
This is the first time lawmakers have appeared to have engaged with the AI giants on the cyber threats posed by their new models.
Axios
4 min read
Dealerships Are 'Terrified' Direct Sales Might Be The Future
Direct-to-consumer car sales are gaining traction across the U.S. as brands like Rivian and Scout continue to challenge existing state-level limitations.
InsideEVs
5 min read
How extinction of giant ice age beasts could still affect food chains
Loss of species including mammoths, saber-tooth cats and direwolves has had long-lasting impacts and could tell us how biodiversity loss today could shape the natural world
The Independent UK
5 min read
Dogs’ brains began to shrink at least 5,000 years ago, study finds
Research offers insights into domestication of dogs but it remains unclear why they ended up with smaller brains than wolves
The Guardian - UK
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Starbirth shuts down 40,000 light-years from the Milky Way's core — and astronomers don't know why
Astronomers have found the boundary of star formation in the Milky Way's spiral disk — and it's not as far out from the center of our galaxy as you might imagine.
Space
5 min read
NASA chief Jared Isaacman says he's fighting for Pluto: 'I am very much in the camp of 'make Pluto a planet again'
Should Pluto be a bona fide planet again? NASA is working to "revisit the discussion" on Pluto's planethood status, according to agency chief Jared Isaacman.
Space
3 min read
These astronauts are trying to uphold the US Constitution: 'We need to make sure that people are using facts and evidence'
When we build things on wonder, it naturally opens the mind.
Space
5 min read
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to childhood leukemia, research suggests
Found in clothing, food packaging, cosmetics, the widespread use of PFAS is increasingly being associated with environmental and health concerns
The Independent UK
4 min read
Artemis 3 SLS rocket's core stage arrives in Florida for 2027 launch (photo)
The core stage for NASA's Artemis 3 rocket arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday (April 27), completing a barge journey of 900 miles (1,450 kilometers).
Space
2 min read
Clean up Rebel scum in the upcoming Star Wars DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2
Use the Force... and soap and water.
Space
2 min read
The quest for extraterrestrial life shouldn’t be scoffed at
Letters: Readers respond to an article by Daniel Lavelle about his alien chasing expedition in the US
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk finally flying to ISS after Boeing Starliner mishap: 'I'm committed to making the most of this unique opportunity'
Just two weeks after Canada made history on the Artemis 2 moon mission, Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk was assigned to the upcoming Crew-13 mission to the ISS.
Space
5 min read
Older than the dinosaurs: scientists finally unlock secret of the mayfly’s dance
The bizarre vertical flight pattern has long puzzled experts but new research reveals why it may play a crucial role in the insect’s survival
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
‘Suicidal’ model of capitalism leading to war and fascism, climate summit told
Colombia president Gustavo Petro tells 57-country talks on a green energy transition that fossil fuel interests could destroy humanity
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
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Country diary: As spring bursts into life, all eyes on the Cairngorms barbecue ban
Abernethy Forest, Scotland: On glorious mornings like this, with the woods ringing with sound and light, I’m glad there is extra protection from wildfires
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Babies exposed to air pollution during pregnancy take longer to learn to speak, research finds
A KCL study has found that exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy delayed speech development
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Urban areas host 80% of England’s homes at high risk of flooding, study finds
Exclusive: 839,000 homes in urban areas face threat of surface-water flooding, with social housing tenants most vulnerable to costs
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Country diary: The simple pleasure of watching beetles doing a barn dance
West Dartmoor, Devon: On the moor, every puddle and pool is quivering with whirligig beetles, carving circles and rotating in pairs
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds
Scientists find annual sea surface temperatures across Europe reached highest levels recorded, while deadly wildfires set large parts of continent ablaze
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
France unveils roadmap to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050
France on Tuesday announced a "first of its kind" plan to phase out coal by 2030, oil by 2045 and gas by 2050 during a global conference aimed at breaking reliance on fossil fuels.
Radio France Internationale
4 min read
Stranded whale Timmy swims on to barge in German rescue attempt
Rescuers hope to move young male humpback from Baltic to North Sea after being stranded for a month near Lübeck
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Middle East crisis could cost world $1tn while oil firms make ‘obscene’ profit, analysis finds
Climate group calls for urgent windfall tax on excess fossil fuel profits, as delegates tell Colombia conference their nations are suffering
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
‘Wheeling through vineyards and chateaux country’: an ebike tour of France’s Loire valley
Gentle cycling is the perfect pace to enjoy the region’s sunflower fields and medieval towns – with gourmet food and fine wine along the way
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
A new long-distance walking trail in Wales takes in gorges, ruined abbeys and sweeping sands
From the Cambrian Mountains to Cardigan Bay, the 83-mile Teifi Valley Trail is a grassroots initiative designed to revive a once-thriving area
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
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American Airlines refused to engage in a possible merger with United, CEO says
‘American Airlines is not engaged with or interested in any discussions regarding a merger with United Airlines,’ the company said earlier this month
The Independent UK
3 min read
Share a tip on a favourite holiday in the UK
Tell us about a great place for a UK break – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
The Guardian - UK
2 min read
Forget Florence: six of the best towns in Tuscany to escape overtourism
Beyond the Tuscan capital, there are exquisite towns with Medici fortresses, stunning frescoes, Roman amphitheatres – and not a selfie stick in sight
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Why Laura Brown still harbours a love of Sydney
A smile from a quokka at the wildlife park, the freshest fish at Margaret and a nap on Bronte Beach remind the fashion editor of the joys of her home city
Evening Standard
5 min read
Perfect Padua and a Greek theatre in Sicily: readers’ favourite places in Italy
From cycling in the Cinque Terre to sipping espresso at a secret spot overlooking the Colosseum, here are some of your Italian highlights
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
From Milan to Lake Como: why Italy's dual escape never disappoints
The opening of the Lake Como EDITION makes the case for a jaunt to Lombardy
Evening Standard
9 min read
A fashion-lover’s guide to Antwerp, Europe’s alternative style capital
In the 1980s ‘the Antwerp Six’ put Flanders on the fashion map. Now a major new exhibition celebrates the designers’ legacy and provides the perfect excuse to visit Belgium’s vibrant second city
The Guardian - UK
9 min read
This country house hotel just outside of London is the perfect rural weekend escape
HOTELS: The Grove is one of the UK’s most Instagrammed hotels, but what is it like in the flesh? Lizzie Edmonds and her family check in to the Hertfordshire hotel to find out
The Independent UK
6 min read
