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'Like a microscopic Predator': Chinese scientists create tiny robotic vacuum to hunt radioactive pollution and clean the world's oceans

Chinese scientists created light-driven micromotors that actively capture uranium from water, offering a new approach to resource extraction challenges.

TechRadar 4 min read

Archibald prize 2026: Richard Lewer’s portrait of artist Iluwanti Ken wins $100,000

Australia’s most prominent portrait prize was announced on Friday at the Art Gallery of NSW, where the finalist exhibition will open on Saturday

The Guardian - AU 6 min read

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The diet that could slash your risk of developing high blood pressure by almost a third

Making a few simple changes to your plate could drastically improve health, say researchers

The Independent UK 5 min read

How to grow clematis – 5 things you need to know for stunning climbing displays every year

Guarantee tons of attractive blooms

Ideal Home 6 min read

For preschoolers, fear of new foods is common — and responding can feel anything but simple

Feeding children can be challenging. It is sometimes hard to know if you’re getting it right.

The Conversation 8 min read

Silent Hill and Angry Birds are inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

Mobile title is a part of video game history.

Dot Esports 3 min read

This Is the Ideal Height to Get Supports in Place for Your Flowers – Act Quickly, or You Could Risk Damaging Plants

Discover when to support perennials for healthy plants and beautiful displays

Homes & Gardens 6 min read

Lidl's Hanging Basket Watering Wand Is About to Revolutionize Your Gardening Routine – It Will Make Reaching Awkward Spots Effortless

This ergonomic want will make watering high spots so much easier

Homes & Gardens 4 min read

7 Indian Snacks That Are Surprisingly Good for Your Health

For years, snacks have often been blamed for weight gain, low energy, and unhealthy eating habits, especially in a world dominated by packaged chips, sugary biscuits, and processed fast food. Yet many traditional Indian snacks tell a completely different story. Long before protein bars and imported health foods became trendy,…

Times Life 8 min read

Rewilding giants: captive elephants rehomed in Europe’s first sanctuary

Julie, once a circus elephant, and Kariba, from a Belgian zoo, are to be moved to a former ranch in Portugal

The Guardian - UK 5 min read

Former China defence ministers convicted of corruption in latest purge of military leaders

Ex-defence ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, among the most severe sentences in a years-long purge

The Guardian - UK 3 min read

Trump news at a glance: US and Iran exchange fire, which president calls ‘love tap’

Skirmishes threw into question the viability of shaky ceasefire that had largely held for previous month– key US politics stories from 7 May at a glance

The Guardian - US 6 min read

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DeSantis says 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center always was meant to be temporary

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” always was meant to be temporary

The Independent UK 3 min read

Jury finds city of LA not liable in death of 14-year-old girl hit by police officer's stray bullet

A jury has found the city of Los Angeles not liable in the killing of a 14-year-old girl who was hit by a police officer’s stray bullet during a shootout in 2021

The Independent UK 3 min read

Saahas Kaul and Neha Suratran: Indian-origin duo explain why people are speaking against India at Frisco city council meetings

After their speeches at Frisco city council meetings pushing back the 'Indian takeover' narrative went viral, Indian-American Saahas Kaul and Neha Suratran spoke out at a recent podcast on what motivated them to take a stand for their community. While Kaul said the anti-India attack almost seems suspiciously coordinated, Suratran…

The Times of India 2 min read

Overflowing Idaho prisons are sending women with good behavior to ‘the hole’

Kristine Scott and other women transferred to a minimum-security prison in Boise found themselves in segregated housing due to overcrowding

The Independent UK 11 min read

Southern Poverty Law Center pleads not guilty in federal fraud case

Prosecutors allege SPLC funneled over $3m to sources in extremist groups but legal experts say case is weak

The Guardian - US 3 min read

30-year-old murder case sees fresh twist as cops raid California home of killer’s mom in hopes of finding 19yo student’s remains

Kristin Smart disappeared in 1996 but there has been renewed hope that her remains could still be found.

We Got This Covered 3 min read

DHS Reportedly Weighs Closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Over Mounting Costs

Sources say the immigration detention center costs more than $1 million a day to run.

Reason 4 min read

Tennessee Republicans redraw maps to erase last Democratic, Black-majority district

Move comes days after supreme court ruling weakened Voting Rights Act protections against racial gerrymandering

The Guardian - US 6 min read

Motherboard sales 'collapse' by more than 25% as chipmakers strangle enthusiast PC market to build more AI chips — Asus projected to sell 5 million fewer boards in 2025, Gigabyte, MSI, and ASRock also expected to see reduced sales numbers

The combined sales of the four biggest motherboard manufacturers are expected to fall by at least 28% in 2026, with the entire industry selling 11.7 million less units due to increasing PC component costs.

Tom’s Hardware 3 min read

AbbVie Delivers Strong Q1 Earnings Beyond Humira. This Dividend King Still Shines.

Q1 earnings show this Dividend King still looks built for the long term.

Barchart 5 min read

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Nvidia’s ISP piracy defense backfires as judge refuses to dismiss copyright lawsuit over more than 197,000 pirated books — scripts in NeMo Framework allegedly ‘have no other purpose’ than to speed up infringement

Nvidia said that its NeMo Megatron Framework has non-infringing uses and that it's not liable for any piracy that its users might do.

Tom’s Hardware 4 min read

From Pink Tax to Surveillance Pricing: Are You Paying More This Year Without Knowing It?

Mother’s Day often highlights household spending and how pricing systems in 2026 can vary among consumers in ways that are hard to see.

Kiplinger 7 min read

Why Was Donald Trump and Brazilian President Lula da Silva's Meeting Abruptly Closed to the Press?

Donald Trump and Brazil's president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held an unexpectedly closed‑door White House meeting on trade and security, intensifying scrutiny over what the two leaders discussed out of public view.

International Business Times UK 8 min read

Roku and TCL accused of bricking TVs through faulty software updates and refusing to fix them

In a class action lawsuit in the US.

What Hi-Fi? 3 min read

Intercontinental Exchange Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Despite Intercontinental Exchange’s underperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart 3 min read

How to dispute a credit report error, step by step

Errors can cripple a credit score and make borrowing expensive

The Independent UK 6 min read

Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Fifth Third Bancorp Stock Will Climb or Sink?

Due to Fifth Third Bancorp’s outperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a strongly optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart 3 min read

US stocks today: US market ends lower as semiconductor stocks reverse earlier gains

The S&P 500 closed lower as chip stocks like Intel and Arm Holdings retreated, while U.S.-Iran peace talk uncertainty impacted the broader market. Despite a strong quarter driven by AI and tech rallies, concerns over chip supply and geopolitical tensions tempered investor sentiment. Oil prices edged down, though Nvidia and…

The Economic Times 3 min read

Iranian hackers launch ransomware campaign looking to steal details via Microsoft Teams

An espionage campaign was concealed behind a ransomware attack by a commercial actor.

TechRadar 3 min read

The ‘PIE’ Permission Trap: Why Signing SSA-8240 Could Give the Government Real-Time Access to Your Private Bank Feeds

For millions of Americans receiving disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits, paperwork from the Social Security Administration often feels routine. Most people skim the forms,...

Saving Advice 7 min read

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I'm a Financial Planner: Trump Accounts Are a No-Brainer if You're Eligible (How to Apply)

What's not to like about tax-efficient savings that grow with your child and may even get a $1,000 federal contribution? If you're eligible, it makes sense to sign up.

Kiplinger 6 min read

19 States Are Raising Minimum Wages in 2026—Here’s How It Impacts Women

The minimum wage landscape is shifting again in 2026, with 19 states implementing increases that will directly affect millions of workers. While these changes touch many households, women—especially those in lower-paying industries—stand to experience some of the most significant impacts. From retail and hospitality to caregiving roles, women make up…

Budget and the Bees 6 min read

CNN was Ted Turner’s brainchild. It faces a precarious future

Turner’s original vision is under serious threat these days

The Guardian - US 5 min read

Georgia Drivers Are Dealing With Longer Repair Times As Technician Shortages Rise Nationwide

Georgia drivers now face a frustrating new reality when their vehicles break down: long waits that stretch far beyond what most people expect. A repair that once took a couple of days can now drag into multiple weeks, leaving drivers scrambling for transportation. Busy shops juggle packed schedules while technicians…

Clever Dude 8 min read

How Pakistan became the primary mediator between the US and Iran

Pakistan has emerged as a central diplomatic broker in the conflict between the US and Iran. When announcing a pause to the US operation to guide stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz on May 6, Donald Trump said he had made the decision “based on the request of Pakistan”.

The Conversation 7 min read

Menopause Coverage Expands: New State Laws Require Insurers to Cover HRT & Menopause Care

Menopause has long been treated as a private struggle rather than a public health priority, leaving millions of women to navigate symptoms with limited support. That reality is starting to shift as new state laws expand insurance coverage for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and comprehensive menopause care. These changes are…

Budget and the Bees 6 min read

California Lawmaker Proposes Fix to Blunt Loss of Food and Health Aid

As Trump-backed law threatens Medicaid and SNAP eligibility for millions, a proposed change to state data collection aims to preserve coverage.

Capital & Main 6 min read

7 Things Social Security Won’t Clearly Explain to Parents of Children With Autism

Social Security typed out on paper using a vintage typewriter – Pexels

Kids Ain't Cheap 6 min read

Hugh Jackman had the perfect response when asked if he's in Avengers: Doomsday – and I still don't believe him

Fans think he's given it away

Total Film 3 min read

“It was time to put all that behind us. Then he played me this one part for this new song and I was like, ‘Oh yeah’”: How Calvin Harris and Katy Perry buried the hatchet and crafted their groovetastic 2017 hit Feels

We analyse the un-escapable groove of Feels - which knowingly doffed its cap at Earth, Wind & Fire

MusicRadar 9 min read

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Valerie Bertinelli mistaken for sex worker while with ex Eddie Van Halen on tour

Valerie Bertinelli and Valeri Kendall were mistaken for prostitutes by hotel staff when the pair tried to return to their respective husbands', Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen's, rooms on the upper floor.

BANG Premier 3 min read

Robin Thede’s five proposal stories is enough to send women running

Comedian Robin Thede told Keke Palmer about the five different proposals she received from men—all of which she declined. All of the scenarios were chaotic to the point that a movie could be made out of this story alone. “I’ve been proposed to five times, and I’ve said no five…

The Mary Sue 4 min read

Former Star Fox actor says "that is not my voice" in the remake, but "I'm so honored to have been part of Star Fox history at all"

"We should all be very excited that after over a ten year break, we have Star Fox back in our lives," says Joe Zieja

GamesRadar 3 min read

Goldie Hawn responds to Death Becomes Her co-star Meryl Streep's 'beef' claim

Goldie Hawn has responded to Meryl Streep's claim of having had "beef" with her as Goldie was "always late to set" of Death Becomes Her.

BANG Premier 3 min read

The Illusion of Communication and the Conversations Couples Think They Have

Difficult conversations require time, emotional presence, and a willingness to engage with discomfort. But modern lifestyles offer constant opportunities for distraction.

International Business Times 6 min read

Never Leave These 5 Food Items In Your Refrigerator More Than A Week

A fully stocked refrigerator is a comforting sight, but it also represents a ticking clock for food safety. We frequently push leftovers to the back of the shelf and completely forget about them during a busy week. Ignoring these hidden containers creates a perfect breeding ground for dangerous bacteria that…

Grocery Coupon Guide 5 min read

SNL Brutally Mocks Meghan Markle, Prince Harry As 'Hostage' And 'Terrorist' In US TV Roast

Saturday Night Live mocked Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, as commentators claimed the joke highlighted tensions with powerful figures.

International Business Times UK 5 min read

Country star Zach Bryan deletes social media after video shows him shouting vulgar joke at fan

‘You guys are so soft & weird,’ the country singer wrote before deactivating his accounts

The Independent UK 4 min read

It’s May and Colorado is covered in snow. Locals are loving it

Weather experts say the unusual spring snowfall could end up being Denver’s biggest May snowstorm in more than 20 years

The Independent UK 3 min read

Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says

A clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of more than 250 new onshore wind farms on private lands by failing to complete its national security reviews

The Independent UK 6 min read

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Brussels mulls scrapping methane fines amid energy crisis - leak

The draft text, circulated to EU member states, says penalties should not jeopardise gas or oil supplies during periods of market stress or crisis — a move likely to be seen as a concession to mounting pressure from industry and international partners.

Euronews 5 min read

Powerful US utilities secretly fund ‘grassroots’ groups to sway cities away from switch to public power

As communities push for publicly owned electricity, private utilities may be deploying dark money and local front groups to stop them

The Guardian - US 10 min read

Life 2 meters underground: Scientists discover hidden microbial oasis beneath Chile’s driest desert

Beneath the extremely dry surface of Chile’s Atacama Desert, scientists discovered a functional community of microorganisms that challenges what we thought possible for life. While the ground above remains one of Earth's harshest environments, a ‘hidden oasis’ lies about two meters down, protected from high solar irradiance and complete dryness.…

The Times of India 3 min read

Alaska’s 2025 mega tsunami highlights risk to cruise lines as glaciers retreat

Researchers say 481-metre wave in fjord was triggered by rockslide linked to climate crisis

The Guardian - US 5 min read

Some of California’s ritzy beaches have been overwhelmed by raw sewage and now spend half the year closed

Since 2018, more than 10 billion gallons of raw sewage have flowed into the Tijuana River, according to the International Boundary and Water Commission, and some of it has found its way to California

The Independent UK 5 min read

UV Exposure Can Shorten Wiper Blade Life, Especially In Southern States

Bright sunshine might feel great on a road trip, but it quietly wreaks havoc on something drivers rely on every time it rains: windshield wiper blades. UV rays break down rubber at a molecular level, turning flexible, smooth blades into stiff, cracked strips that smear more than they clean. Drivers…

Clever Dude 7 min read

'Electricity with zero emission' — Chinese scientists aim to transform “dirty” coal with a new fuel cell that doesn't burn anything and produces clean power well beyond the Carnot cycle limit

Chinese researchers developed a coal fuel cell that generates electricity without combustion while capturing carbon dioxide and potentially achieving significantly higher efficiency levels.

TechRadar 4 min read

Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most

Tree cover globally cools nearly half of the warming from built-up cities, but it’s doing it more in richer, cooler areas and less in hotter poorer areas where it’s needed most

The Independent UK 6 min read

Deported Texas DACA recipient returned to U.S. freed after detainment

José Contreras Díaz, 30, was deported by ICE despite having valid DACA status. ICE returned him to the U.S. but detained him on April 29 after he landed in Texas.

The Texas Tribune 4 min read

Venezuela Says It Removed Nuclear Material After U.S. Strike Near Former Reactor

Venezuela said Thursday it carried out a secure operation to contain, extract, and transport by land and ship the remaining nuclear material from the RV-1 Experimental Reactor, which ended its operational cycle in 1991, after the level of risk increased following a U.S. military attack in January.

Latin Times 4 min read

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In Diverse Southwest Houston, Longtime Incumbent Hubert Vo Forced into Runoff Row

After 20 years in office, opponents say he’s become out of touch and absent. Now he must survive a runoff against Alief school board member Darlene Breaux.

Texas Observer 10 min read

Texas agency that inspects jails doesn’t go far to find its new director

Ricky Armstrong had been interim director of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, which monitors county lockups that mainly hold people awaiting trial, since February.

The Texas Tribune 3 min read

What to know about the federal rule that Texans have used to mail in abortion pills

In 2023, the Food and Drug Administration started allowing mifepristone to be delivered by mail. The federal courts are deciding whether to pull that permission.

The Texas Tribune 9 min read

El Chapo Acusses the Mexican Goverment of Framing Him with Violent Crimes: "They blamed me for things I didn't do"

El Chapo's latest claims that he committed no crimes contrast with comments made by his former wife, Emma Coronel, last year, when she publicly apologized to victims affected by organized crime

Latin Times 4 min read

Ken Paxton demanded Odessa freeze its tax hike. Then, he went silent.

Local officials in the West Texas city said they are legally unable to comply with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s orders.

The Texas Tribune 8 min read

Texas Republicans have a data center problem

Data center construction is unpopular among locals, and a majority of the facilities are being proposed in red, rural counties. That puts Texas Republicans in a tough spot, as the White House has encouraged states to let the centers flourish.

The Texas Tribune 18 min read

Gas power leapfrogs wind for first time in 10 years in Texas’ grid connection queue

Data centers are largely driving the sudden rise in natural gas power projects on the waiting list to connect to Texas' grid.

The Texas Tribune 9 min read

Texas Tech cautions broadcasting research restrictions to prospective students

Experts worry graduate students will learn too late about university’s ban on research work related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Texas Tribune 9 min read

Marco Rubio And Pope Leo XIV Agree On The Need To 'Work Tirelessly In Favor Of Peace'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday in a visit that placed one of the Trump administration's most visible Catholic officials face-to-face with the first American pope after the President openly criticized the pontiff.

International Business Times 3 min read

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow intercepts over 50 drones headed for capital ahead of Putin’s parade

Nearly 100 drones destroyed in Russia, hours before Putin's ceasefire kicks in

The Independent UK 10 min read

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The Trump administration is deleting government data. From infant deaths to hunger, here are five ways it’s hurting Americans

This information was used to understand the problems Americans face. The consequences of its erasure, experts warn, could affect generations to come

The Guardian - US 13 min read

U.S. Allies Reopen Their Airspace To Its Forces After Reported Backlash

Two Gulf countries reopened their airspace to U.S. forces after closing it earlier this week, according to a new report.

International Business Times 3 min read

The Amish who refused to use modern toilets – and the people who came after them

As Amish communities expand across the US, old practices are colliding with modern health codes and testing the limits of religious freedom

The Guardian - US 21 min read

Hormuz technically open for ships, but risks too high, says Indian National Shipowners’ Association chief

NEW DELHI: The Strait of Hormuz remains technically open, but commercial shipping is far from normal, according to Anil Devli, chief executive of the Mumbai-based Indian National Shipowners’ Association.

The Times of India 2 min read

'Super El Niño' Could Fuel Dangerous Weather, Extreme Heat and Flood Risks Across Multiple Continents

Forecasters warn of a potential 'Super El Niño' that could cause record heat, severe droughts, and storms globally. Rising Pacific Ocean temperatures may lead to significant climate disruptions.

International Business Times UK 5 min read

Nepal opposition wants PM Balendra Shah to hold Lipulekh talks with India

Nepali Congress-led opposition MPs on Thursday pressed Balendra Shah govt “to move beyond diplomatic notes” and open high-level talks with India and China to “reclaim” Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani — Indian territories Kathmandu claims is theirs, reports Vishant Agarwala.

The Times of India 2 min read

Iran and U.S. exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran declared the U.S. strikes a ceasefire violation.

Axios 2 min read

Bangladesh seeks China support for Teesta restoration project

DHAKA: The Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh govt has sought China’s “involvement and support” for the Teesta restoration project, a move that risks clouding New Delhi-Dhaka relations, as the latter pushes India to work towards implementing the 2011 Teesta water-sharing treaty blocked by outgoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

The Times of India 2 min read

Let's Talk about Neal Katyal's TED Talk

He takes a shot at Michael McConnell as "that guy" and compares the Court's questions to Harvey AI.

Reason 26 min read

Polish President Says The Country Could Host The Troops The U.S. Pulled From Germany

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vowed to lobby U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to get the country to host the troops Washington pulled from Germany.

International Business Times 3 min read

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The Democratic civil war is just getting started for Chuck Schumer

With a fury "not comprehended in the least by a lot of folks in D.C.," one strategist said.

Axios 3 min read

US Court of International Trade Rules Against Trump's Section 122 Tariffs

The 2-1 decision concludes Trump's massive new tariffs are illegal because there is no "balance of payments deficit" of the kind needed to authorize them.

Reason 8 min read

Trump Says U.S. Will 'Do the Job' Against Cartels if Other Countries Won'tzz: Sheinbaum Pushes Back

Trump's comments prompted a response from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said Mexico has intensified its efforts against organized crime and noted that Trump has taken a similar stance before.

Latin Times 5 min read

Trump Says Lula Meeting Went 'Very Well' Despite Surprise Cancellation of Joint White House Appearance

Spain's ABC correspondent described the cancellation as "an unusual change" for what had been expected to be a high-profile bilateral meeting

Latin Times 4 min read

Trump upends Democrats' strategy on Iran war powers

"Who knows how many times Trump could change his position between now and then?" one lawmaker said.

Axios 3 min read

Important Takings Challenge to Los Angeles Historic Preservation Law "Monument" Designation

Historic preservation laws often violate constitutional property rights, and block construction of new housing.

Reason 6 min read

Bill O'Reilly is Latest Conservative Figure to Cite 'Anger' in Trump Base Over Iran: 'Got to Move it or Midterms Are Lost'

"The growing anger in the United States," O'Reilly said, combined with "$5 a gallon" gasoline prices could have electoral consequences for Republicans

Latin Times 3 min read

Trump Questions World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Fan Backlash, Says He 'Wouldn't Pay It Either'

FIFA's president has argued that roughly 25% of group-stage tickets are available for under $300 and noted that resale markets in the United States drive prices even higher

Latin Times 3 min read

Whoever wins today’s elections, democracy is the loser under first past the post

This outdated system is destroying trust in politics. It’s time for Labour to follow Wales and Scotland’s example and introduce PR in the UK, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK 6 min read

CNN was Ted Turner’s brainchild. It faces a precarious future

Turner’s original vision is under serious threat these days

The Guardian - US 5 min read

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A toxic, avoidable PPE scandal at the heart of the NHS

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As The Independent reports on thousands of cancer nurses left exposed to dangerous chemicals linked to miscarriages and infertility, it is beyond belief that this state of affairs is allowed to persist

The Independent UK 5 min read

The Guardian view on ceasefires that aren’t: Israel never stopped killing in Gaza – allies must reject any escalation

Editorial: The US is unlikely to pressure Benjamin Netanyahu to comply with truce terms. Europe must take action

The Guardian - UK 4 min read

The Guardian view on facial recognition technology: mistaken identities are a political issue

Editorial: Once again, digital tools are running ahead of regulators. Civil liberties must not be sacrificed to policing

The Guardian - UK 4 min read

If Labour now decides the PM is no longer up to the job, there’s just one problem: neither is anyone else

Whoever leads Britain through the next three years may have to navigate a recession, even a war. The way we choose that person needs an urgent overhaul, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK 7 min read

4 tests, 1 question: Did SIR shape Bengal outcome?

On May 4, the BJP clinched 207 of 294 seats in West Bengal. It was historic. So was what preceded it.

Newslaundry 9 min read

Beyond anti-incumbency: What Kerala’s verdict says about the LDF

Kerala has a reputation for political predictability. Governments come, governments go, and every five years, voters quietly switch sides. It’s a rhythm the state has followed for decades. So when the Left Democratic Front (LDF) lost in 2026, it could have been dismissed as just that, the system doing what…

Newslaundry 26 min read

Trump’s tantrums over Nato are prompting European leaders to think the unthinkable

Europeans must urgently seek to close their security gaps in case Russia attacks – and the US refuses to defend its allies, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK 7 min read

Neon signs, tiny aisles and the ambience of a panic attack. Britain, are you ready for the Chemist Warehouse experience?

The Australian pharmacy chain is coming to the United Kingdom. With its hectic and chaotic aesthetic, there’s no mistaking it for a Boots

The Guardian - AU 5 min read

Netflix Just Quietly Released The Best Spy Thriller Of The Year

'Legends' tells the true story of British Customs agents going deep cover in a gripping Netflix series.

Inverse 4 min read

(PHOTOS) Rafael Amaya Looks Darker and More Dangerous in New El Señor de los Cielos

Rafael Amaya is back in black, black soul, and fans of El Señor de los Cielos are already treating the first official images from Season 10 like a major television event.

Latin Times 5 min read

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30 Years Ago, Star Trek Created A Bizarre Controversy That Still Haunts The Franchise

Was "Tuvix" the most interesting moment of 'Voyager' or the weirdest?

Inverse 8 min read

I've Been Threatening To Rage Quit 'The Boys' For Years. This Was The Final Straw

'The Boys' has long been circling the drain. With its final season, it won't stop until it's dragged us all down with it.

Inverse 5 min read

76 People Who Think Their High IQ Is A Personality Trait And Everyone Else Is Exhausted (New Pics)

Few things online are as unintentionally funny as someone trying far too hard to seem intellectually superior. These examples show how quickly confidence can turn into secondhand embarrassment when the internet starts paying attention.

Bored Panda 10 min read

Man Spends His Life Thinking Something Is Wrong With Him Until One Diagnosis Changes Everything

Sometimes clarity arrives years later than expected, quietly reshaping everything that came before it. For one man, that moment came at 42, when he finally received an autism diagnosis after spending years being misunderstood and repeatedly misdiagnosed. Looking back, many of the signs had always been there, but they were…

Bored Panda 9 min read

Marvel Just Teased A Mysterious New Alternate Universe

Marvel Comics has announced a "terrifying new universe" arriving Fall 2026. But what exactly will it be?

Inverse 5 min read

33 Years Later, A Classic Disney Fantasy Movie Is Getting Another Sequel

A Halloween classic is becoming a trilogy with yet another sequel reuniting its all-star cast. Here's what to know about 'Hocus Pocus 3.'

Inverse 3 min read

Take-Two CEO Says He's 'Deeply Disappointed' That a New 'BioShock' Game Is Taking Too Long

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has expressed that he's deeply disappointed about the delays involving what is referred to as BioShock 4.

Player One 2 min read

44 Science And Technology News That Might Make You Fear For The Future

What once belonged purely to science fiction is steadily becoming part of everyday life. From automation to advanced tech concepts, people online are constantly discussing what the next few years could bring. This collection gathers some of the most interesting posts about the future and where things may be headed.

Bored Panda 68 min read

Why Preventative Skincare and Early Anti Aging Are Taking Over Today's Biggest Beauty Trends

Beauty trends are evolving with a focus on preventative skincare and early anti aging. See what this means for your routine.

Fashion Times 8 min read

Teyana Taylor's Met Gala 2026 Glow Up: Inside Her Red Carpet Prep and Iconic Makeup Looks

Go behind the scenes of Met Gala 2026 as Teyana Taylor reveals her beauty routine, products, and signature Met Gala makeup looks.

Fashion Times 7 min read

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Archibald prize 2026: Richard Lewer’s portrait of artist Iluwanti Ken wins $100,000

Australia’s most prominent portrait prize was announced on Friday at the Art Gallery of NSW, where the finalist exhibition will open on Saturday

The Guardian - AU 6 min read

The Aesthete from Archer

A new biography of Larry McMurtry tells the tale of a writer ever met with misreading.

Texas Observer 7 min read

Pandora Shines at Met Gala 2026 With Jewelry Trends You Can Actually Wear

From stacked rings to sculptural designs, explore Met Gala 2026 jewelry trends and Pandora's red carpet looks.

Fashion Times 6 min read

‘A daring flash of pubic hair’: the extraordinary, monumental nudes of Sylvia Sleigh

A new show of this Welsh-born artist’s mesmerising portraits is worth visiting for one nude alone: a painting of an eyes-closed, long-legged, elegant brunette, inspired by Sleeping Venus

The Guardian - UK 6 min read

Sabrina Carpenter at Met Gala 2026: Old Hollywood Glam Meets Peak Celebrity Style in Dior Look

Sabrina Carpenter turns heads at the Met Gala 2026 with Old Hollywood glamour inspired by Dior, Versace, and Bob Mackie, setting a new benchmark in celebrity style.

Fashion Times 7 min read

Ships, Marble Statues, and Extra Arms: The 8 Freakiest Met Gala 2026 Celebrity Style Looks

Met Gala 2026 red carpet was pure art-horror. Discover the 8 most uncanny Met Gala fashion looks and celebrity style moments that the internet could not stop talking about.

Fashion Times 8 min read

My son is moving out. I’m happy for him but I’m bereft. How can I stop feeling so terrible?

It’s OK to feel the loss, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. The fact that you do shows the devotion and care you’re capable of

The Guardian - AU 4 min read

The Vintage Fashion Secret Behind Margaret Qualley & Olivia Rodrigo's Cool-Girl Style

Vintage fashion is having its biggest moment yet, and celebs are leading the charge. Here's exactly where to find Betsey Johnson pieces like the stars wear.

Fashion Times 6 min read

Why Your Kitchen Sink Has More Germs Than Your Toilet (and What to Do About It)

Kitchen sink bacteria like E. coli thrive on food residue and biofilm. Learn how to prevent cross contamination with regular scrubbing, disinfectant, and clean sponges.

Medical Daily 7 min read

Laughing as Mini‑Exercise: How Laughter Affects Heart Rate, Stress, and Pain

Discover how a laughter mini workout triggers heart rate spike, cardio effect, cortisol drop, endorphins, stress relief, improved pain threshold, and lasting mood boost benefits.

Medical Daily 9 min read

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Brushing After Meals and How Acidic Foods Can Lead to Softened Enamel and Erosion Risk

Learn why brushing after meals can harm softened enamel, how acidic foods raise erosion risk, and why experts advise to wait 30–60 minutes before brushing.

Medical Daily 8 min read

10 Everyday Actions WHO Recommends for Better Health

Learn WHO recommended daily habits for better health including no smoking less alcohol healthy diet daily movement enough sleep stress management vaccines checkups and handwashing.

Medical Daily 8 min read

Why the hantavirus outbreak is different from the COVID-19 pandemic

While the outbreak is serious, public health figures aren't anticipating the next global pandemic.

Axios 4 min read

Does Skipping Meals Help You Lose Weight or Slow Metabolism? What You Need to Know

Skipping meals may aid weight loss short-term but can slow metabolism, disrupt hormones, and risk muscle loss without proper nutrition strategies.

Medical Daily 8 min read

Hantavirus cruise ship still days away from docking in Tenerife

The boat left the shores of Cape Verde at 6.15pm UK time on Wednesday, Oceanwide Expeditions said.

Evening Standard 5 min read

‘Breakthrough’ drug for severe muscle wasting condition set for NHS rollout in England

Givinostat will be made available to eligible patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy after its manufacturer struck a commercial deal with NHS England

The Independent UK 6 min read

The diet that could slash your risk of developing high blood pressure by almost a third

Making a few simple changes to your plate could drastically improve health, say researchers

The Independent UK 5 min read

Restless legs could be a sign you have an iron deficiency. Here’s what to know

One third of American women of reproductive age are iron deficient

The Independent UK 3 min read

P.J. Tucker Announces Retirement After Journeyman Career in NBA

Tucker is calling it quits.

Sports Illustrated 2 min read

Why Jauan Jennings Is a Perfect Fit for the Vikings

The top free agent receiver remaining is heading to Minnesota.

Sports Illustrated 4 min read

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'This Is A First': Honda Driver Says Battery 'Melted.' Then Mechanic Of 17 Years Can’t Believe What He Sees Under The Hood

Google searches and AI chatbots have made gathering car information easy for everyday drivers. Many customers will go to auto repair shops, thinking they can accurately describe the problem after doing a couple of web searches. But sometimes it may not be entirely accurate or even totally wrong.

Motor1 6 min read

Five Medium-Sized Cities We’d Like to See Join Dayton As Permanent NCAA Tournament Hosts

Expansion has created an opportunity.

Sports Illustrated 4 min read

Here's The Insanity of What Racing a Scooter At The Nurburgring Is Like

On a big ol' bike, 35 horsepower might not sound like much, but on a 50-kilogram two-stroke scooter? Sending it at the 'Ring is insanity.

RideApart 3 min read

The 10 Most Iconic Moments in World Cup History—Ranked

From dramatic upsets to unforgettable celebrations, these 10 World Cup moments have helped define the greatest tournament in world soccer.

Sports Illustrated 11 min read

Woman Asked Shop For Just An Oil Filter. Then A Veteran Mechanic Steps In: 'You Gotta Watch Out'

A woman asked a mechanic to change the oil filter without oil, and the mechanic was suspicious of the request.

Motor1 5 min read

The Top 15 Goal Scorers in World Cup History

Goals on soccer’s grandest stage carry an extra weight.

Sports Illustrated 13 min read

LiveWire's 2026 Has Been Positive, But Also Illustrates How Stats Can Mislead You

If I sold one bike last year, and I sold two bikes this year, guess what? That means my sales jumped by 100 percent! Cool story, right? That's the game Harley-Davidson's LiveWire is playing.

RideApart 4 min read

What Carson Beck Said About Joining Cardinals, QB Competition

Could Carson Beck see playing time for the Cardinals in 2026?

Sports Illustrated 4 min read

Hey Dad! We built an app: How college students with no coding experience pulled it off

After a summer working for Congress, the three of us had the same realization.

Axios 4 min read

Slate Auto Gets One Step Closer To Building Its Affordable EV Truck

The company appears to have completed several milestones to begin production by the end of this year.

InsideEVs 3 min read

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This New Tech Completely Changes How The Brake Pedal Works

Brembo’s new fluid-free, brake-by-wire system is a big departure, and it’s already coming in a production car, but we don't know which one.

InsideEVs 3 min read

OpenAI makes its rival to Anthropic's Mythos more widely available to cyber defenders

Recent security testing suggests that GPT-5.5. model is nearly as good at finding and exploiting software bugs as Anthropic's Mythos Preview.

Axios 3 min read

Kempower’s New EV Fast Charger Can Do What Tesla’s Supercharger Can’t

Superchargers are everywhere, but they can’t quite match Kempower’s new Mega Flex Satellite in terms of flexibility.

InsideEVs 3 min read

Opel Says This EV Is A True Hot Hatch. The Specs Back It Up

The new Opel Corsa GSE EV has the power and the upgrades to deserve being called a hot hatch, ticking all the right enthusiast boxes.

InsideEVs 3 min read

Lexus Revealed Its First-Ever 3-Row Electric SUV. Check Out The TZ

The Lexus TZ arrives with blocky styling, 300 miles of range, and standard all-wheel drive. It's the brand's very first three-row EV.

InsideEVs 4 min read

Volkswagen Says Its Latest EVs Are 70-80% As Profitable As Gas Cars

VW's profit margins on EVs willl be slim until its next-generation SSP architecture arrives later this decade, its CFO said.

InsideEVs 4 min read

2026 Toyota RAV4 Review: A Hybrid Masterclass That’s Better Than Ever

America's best-selling crossover has never been this good.

InsideEVs 10 min read

Behind the Curtain: Intelligence explosion

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark tells Axios: "What I'm looking at is a technological trend where, if anything, the speed will accelerate further."

Axios 6 min read

'Saros' nails the cosmic horror and bullet-hell action assignments, but it falls short as a roguelite

PlayStation and Housemarque's follow-up to Returnal packs a punch and makes great use of PS5's unique features, but it's often at odds with itself.

Space 9 min read

Where does Earth's mysterious 'ring current' come from? NASA and the US Space Force are launching a mission to find out

NASA, working with the Space Force, plans to launch a space weather mission later this month to study a strange "ring current" surrounding our planet.

Space 6 min read

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'Star Wars: Galactic Racer': Release date, trailers, gameplay & everything we know about the return of podracing

Now this is podracing... and speeder racing... and speeder bike racing...

Space 7 min read

Moon joy at Jupiter | Space photo of the day for May 7, 2026

NASA's Juno spacecraft captured a photo of Jupiter's moon Thebe.

Space 2 min read

Here's what 6 years of driving on Mars did to the wheels on NASA's Curiosity rover (video)

A new video released by NASA/JPL documents six years of Curiosity rover's wheels while driving on Mars.

Space 5 min read

How do the biggest black holes in the universe form? Ripples in spacetime provide a clue

Merging black holes and neutron stars have unusual oval orbits prior to colliding and merging, which challenge the laws of physics.

Space 5 min read

Artemis 2 moon launch brought nearly 350,000 people to Florida's Space Coast

About 346,000 U.S. visitors — roughly the equivalent of the population of Honolulu, Hawaii — came to Florida's Space Coast during the Artemis 2 launch campaign.

Space 3 min read

Promising drug found to double survival rate for advanced pancreatic cancer patients

Survival time almost doubled among advanced cancer patients after taking new drug

The Independent UK 4 min read

Should Saturn's huge moon Titan be humanity's next destination, after the moon and Mars?

Next month, a first-of-its-kind gathering will blueprint an eventual crewed trek to tantalizing Titan, the largest of Saturn's many moons.

Space 6 min read

Study finds falls after age of 40 could increase future dementia risk

For people experiencing multiple falls after this age, their future risk could increase up to 74 per cent, say scientists

The Independent UK 4 min read

Brownsville bajo la influencia

Los registros revelan cómo los intereses especiales del GNL han moldeado las decisiones de los líderes municipales y del condado para ignorar las preocupaciones de la comunidad de Laguna Madre respecto a la expansión de los combustibles fósiles.

Texas Observer 31 min read

Diesel prices squeeze US farmers ‘barely getting by’ amid tariffs and drought

US war with Iran drives diesel fuel prices up during spring planting season, ‘hitting us at the wrong time’, farmers say

The Guardian - US 7 min read

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Can a sprawling city make public transit work? Sydney may be on the right track

With transport set to be Australia’s top-emitting sector by 2030, officials have recognised the need to invest

The Guardian - UK 5 min read

The Gas Peddle

Special interests spent years influencing city and county leaders’ decisions to ignore Laguna Madre community concerns about a fossil fuel build-out.

Texas Observer 25 min read

How to drive progress on the green transition

Letters: Readers respond to an editorial on the need to speed up the shift to renewables

The Guardian - UK 4 min read

Shark or sea monster? The Canadian marine mystery that still intrigues experts 90 years on

Debate continues to rage over whether a strange carcass found in 1937 was a new species or a basking shark. Either way, the case reveals how little is known about what lies beneath the waves

The Guardian - UK 9 min read

‘At a crossroads’: will piling-up crises force Europe to put brakes on SUV culture?

Bigger cars including electric can cause multiple harms, yet resistance to rise of US-style vehicles has had mixed support

The Guardian - UK 10 min read

Country diary: Remembering a woman who gave so much to this village

Inkpen, Berkshire: There is far less birdsong now than in Lillian Watts’s day, but it is down to her that there is any at all

The Guardian - UK 3 min read

How car-loving American cities fell so far behind their global peers on public transit

With most major European cities well served by trains and buses, bringing US transit up to par would cost $4.6tn

The Guardian - US 11 min read

Vienna’s public transport is the envy of the world – so why can’t it ditch cars?

Austrian capital mulls expanding tram network and park-and-ride car parks in effort to reduce private vehicle use

The Guardian - UK 6 min read

Gateway to the South Downs: take the train to a picture-perfect village with a cracking pub

The West Sussex village of Amberley, near Arundel, is easy to reach by train and offers great hiking in the national park, castles and a newly reopened pub with a focus on local food

The Guardian - UK 7 min read

‘The heart of Munich’s underground scene’: exploring edgy Schlachthofviertel

Butcher’s shops and dive bars sit side by side in a district where you can swap the touristy beer halls of the city centre for raw creative energy

The Guardian - UK 4 min read

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‘It feels like an independent republic’: Madrid’s new arty barrio of Carabanchel

This traditional neighbourhood ‘across the river’ is where the city’s creatives are heading as the centre heats up

The Guardian - UK 4 min read

Tell us about your favourite railway trip in Europe

Share a tip on a great train journey you’ve taken, whether long or short. The best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

The Guardian - UK 2 min read

‘Neighbourhood renaissance’: once noble La Sanità in Naples is open for business again

After decades in the shadows, the residents of this historic quarter came together to launch local businesses and make the area an attractive proposition once more

The Guardian - UK 5 min read

‘A diverse and convivial village’: the urban eye candy of Notre-Dame du Mont, Marseille

This buzzy quarter is best enjoyed on one of the many tree-lined terraces, eating gourmet wraps, sipping bio wine and listening to live jazz

The Guardian - UK 4 min read

‘The air resounds with a Babel’s Tower of languages’: why I wrote a novel based in Victoria Square, Athens

It once housed the fanciest shops and restaurants in Greece’s capital city – then it crashed. Now the area is reborn as a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood

The Guardian - UK 9 min read

For Dermot O'Leary, the only way is Ireland

Whether he’s harvesting oysters in Sligo, swimming in a turquoise cove in Wexford or hunting for white pudding in Cork, the TV host loves every inch of the Emerald Isle

Evening Standard 6 min read

Forget Tokyo and Hong Kong, Seoul is summer's hot Asian capital

It’s easy to fall in love with Seoul but it does require research. Lucy Thackray has your guide

Evening Standard 5 min read

Cool bars and friendly vibes: readers’ favourite city neighbourhoods in Europe

These are the less explored corners of Stockholm, Amsterdam, Berlin and Porto that you’ve ‘stumbled into and ended up staying’

The Guardian - UK 8 min read