He's a U.S. Citizen and Combat Veteran. ICE Tear-Gassed, Jailed, and Falsely Accused Him.
"I didn't do anything wrong," George Retes, a U.S. citizen imprisoned for three days, tells Reason.
Reason
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Frontier Jet Kills Pedestrian On Denver Runway During Takeoff
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said law enforcement officials are probing the incident in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration and Transport Security Administration.
International Business Times
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Iran Says Missile Capabilities Higher Than Before War Despite CIA Reports: 'Iranians Never Bow to Pressure'
A report from The Washington Post had said that Iran retained roughly 75% of its prewar mobile missile launchers but the country's Foreign Minister placed it closet to 120%
International Business Times
3 min read
Iran's Push for Fees on the World's Internet Cables Turns the Strait of Hormuz Into a 20% Global Traffic Weapon
Iran plans to charge fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to leverage this digital bottleneck for revenue and political influence.
International Business Times
5 min read
Trump-Xi Beijing Summit To Focus On Iran Conflict, Trade Tensions
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will meet in Beijing later next week, but the focus of the summit is likely to remain on the Iran war.
International Business Times
4 min read
Violent crime rates plunge in America's big cities
Violent crime drops again in Q1.
Axios
3 min read
Trump Truce Holds As Putin Says Russia-Ukraine War May Be Ending
US President Trump had also hinted that an end to the conflict is nearing while announcing a three-day ceasefire.
International Business Times
4 min read
Trump official opens door to gas tax suspension
Energy Secretary Wright says "we're open to all ideas."
Axios
3 min read
U.S. Sanctions Nine Chinese and Hong Kong Entities for Arming Iran — Days Before Trump's Summit With Xi
Whether Trump raises the sanctions directly with Xi next week — or whether Beijing uses them as a negotiating chip — may say more about the true state of U.S.-China relations than any summit communiqué.
International Business Times
8 min read
Some Republicans Are Trying to Flip Democratic Senator John Fetterman, Report Claims
Some Republicans believe that even if the party loses four Senate seats in November, it could preserve control of the chamber if Fetterman defected.
International Business Times
4 min read
Arnold reacts as Iraq set Asian Cup date with Socceroos
Australia have drawn fellow World Cup-bound side Iraq, who will be led by the former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold, in next year's Asian Cup.
AAP
4 min read
It all adds up: Kiwi guided by Aussie to epic IPL ton
Perth Scorchers sledgehammer Finn Allen has bludgeoned an incredible unbeaten IPL match-winning ton -- with a little help from his Kolkata mate Cameron Green.
AAP
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Richard Lewer wins Archibald Prize with radiant portrait of traditional healer Iluwanti Ken
Melbourne-based artist Richard Lewer has been awarded the prestigious Archibald Prize for his life-sized portrait of senior artist and ngangkari (traditional healer) Iluwanti Ken.
The Conversation
7 min read
'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
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
Frontier Jet Kills Pedestrian On Denver Runway During Takeoff
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said law enforcement officials are probing the incident in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration and Transport Security Administration.
International Business Times
4 min read
Rai takes Myrtle Beach lead, Aussie Vilips on the move
Aaron Rai is the only player ranked in the top 50 at the Myrtle Beach Classic where he has the lead, but Australian Karl Vilips is climbing up the leaderboard.
AAP
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Big Bend border wall plans cancelled for national park after backlash, Border Patrol commissioner says
Texans across the political spectrum opposed wall construction in the national park. Now the agency’s plans include roadways and digital surveillance to monitor the rugged region.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Vance meets Qatari mediator as U.S. awaits peace plan response
While Pakistan has been the official mediator in the war, the Qataris have been working behind the scenes.
Axios
4 min read
A Venezuelan Mother's Desperate Search for Her Dead Son Is Representative of Ongoing Human Rights Violations
Meanwhile, Trump claims Venezuelans are “dancing in the streets.”
Reason
3 min read
Feds investigate Houston ISD for plans to separate students with disabilities
Houston school administrators say the move would give children who need the support more focused attention. But the U.S. Department of Education worries the plan amounts to segregation.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Secret ICE Memo Tells Local Police Not To Disclose Immigration Enforcement Info Without ICE's Permission
The agency's transparency policies may undermine federal and state laws designed to ensure the free flow of information necessary to hold government actors accountable.
Reason
5 min read
California Spent $450 Million on a Failed 911 System. Now, the State Is Restarting the Project.
The state’s attempt to overhaul its antiquated 911 system resulted in delays and lost calls.
Reason
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
Expect the Data Center Backlash To Get Worse
Despite their limited negative externalities and extreme economic importance, people's hatred of data centers is only growing.
Reason
6 min read
"Momflation" is changing how we celebrate Mother's Day
Americans are still willing to spend on special occasions — just more selectively.
Axios
3 min read
Virtuix Maps VR Growth Push as CEO Addresses Sharp Stock Slide
Virtuix (NASDAQ:VTIX) executives outlined the company’s consumer, enterprise and defense strategy during an investor webinar, while also addressing recent volatility in the company’s share price. Founder, CEO and Chairman Jan Goetgeluk said the stock’s recent decline was “gut-wrenching,” noting tha
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After a year of whiplash, U.S. jobs market is stabilizing
So far, the damage that was expected to ripple through hiring simply hasn't shown up.
Axios
4 min read
Hyperliquid Strategies Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
Hyperliquid Strategies (NASDAQ:PURR) reported a profitable fiscal third quarter, with results driven primarily by appreciation in the HYPE token and continued staking revenue, executives said on the company’s third-quarter 2026 earnings call. CEO David Schamis said the company remains “by far the l
MarketBeat
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GameStop CEO opens eBay storefront to pay for potential eBay acquisition
Ryan Cohen selling tube socks and baseball cards after offering $55.5bn, although source of funds remains unclear
The Guardian - US
3 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
Rubio announces new Cuba sanctions
The new sanctions show the Trump administration is pushing forward for regime change in Cuba.
Axios
3 min read
Japan's Sony reports declining profit but expects a record for this year
Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony has reported a 3.4% drop in its annual profit but projects a comeback to record profits for the current fiscal year
The Independent UK
2 min read
Razer partners with 'P2P for AI' network to deliver over 11,000 unique images at just $0.01 per generation during its April Fool's viral 3D AI companion campaign — no cloud subscription needed
Razer used a decentralized GPU marketplace to generate thousands of AI images, achieving low costs and stable performance without cloud infrastructure.
TechRadar
4 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
MAGA Evangelical Leaders Under Fire For Leading Prayer Ritual Over Gold Trump Statue at Doral
A gold statue of Donald Trump at his Miami resort has sparked controversy, with critics comparing it to idol worship and supporters calling it patriotic.
International Business Times
5 min read
Did Aliens Stop NASA Missions? The Apollo 17 'Never Return' Theory Explained
Newly released Pentagon UAP files show Apollo 17 astronauts reported hours of unexplained lights and objects around the Moon, while a close friend of commander Eugene Cernan now claims they received a mental warning from aliens to 'never return.'
International Business Times
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Congress' biggest reckoning since #MeToo
The loudest demands for accountability are coming from Republican women lawmakers.
Axios
5 min read
Right-Wing Influencers Don't Understand What Makes America Great
The Dissident Right is furious with Neil Gorsuch for saying America is a creedal nation. That just goes to show how out of touch its obsessions are.
Reason
6 min read
The Trump administration's claim of "zero" border crossings is falling apart
"It's misleading and provides the country with a false sense of security."
Axios
4 min read
Venezuelan Victims of Socialism Are Using RuneScape To Make Money
Venezuelan players mine in-game resources and turn hours of gameplay into dollars or cryptocurrency.
Reason
13 min read
What's behind Washington's AI safety pivot
New signals of possible changes ahead of President Trump's trip to China next week.
Axios
5 min read
Just Don't Call It a War
Plus: AOC says you can't earn a billion dollars, Mythos, hantavirus, and more...
Reason
6 min read
ATF Rule Changes Could Ease Restrictions for Gun Owners and Dealers
While not groundbreaking, the regulatory shifts offer some welcome relief.
Reason
7 min read
California farmers must destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte closes its canneries and cancels more than $550 million in long-term contracts
One Del Monte canning facility processed 30% of the state’s cling peaches, and its closure left growers with a glut of crops with no one to process them.
Fortune
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5 Shocking Photos From Trump's UFO Files: FBI 'Bronze Disc' Image Sparks Frenzy Over Proof Aliens Exist
A newly released UFO images from the Trump Administration's archive has sparked intense online debate, with critics questioning its authenticity and supporters viewing it as a turning point in government transparency.
International Business Times
6 min read
New Jersey's Iconic Diners Are Dying. This Is the Wrong Way To Save Them.
Democratic state lawmakers want to give tax carveouts to certain restaurants. The real problem is New Jersey's tax code itself.
Reason
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Some Everyday Foods Can Make Prescription Medications Dangerous
Most people assume prescription medications only interact with other drugs, but many everyday foods can also create serious health risks. A simple breakfast choice or...
Saving Advice
7 min read
Three Investitures in Two Days
Congratulations to Justices Sullivan and Hawkins of the Supreme Court of Texas and Judge Taibleson of the Seventh Circuit.
Reason
3 min read
'Lost passion': daughters' secret pain after losing mum
Losing a loved one is always difficult but the loss of a mother can be particularly profound, bringing with it the hidden financial impact of grief.
AAP
5 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
How the Declaration of Independence Captured American Hearts and Minds
[This post is excerpted from the new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America (Avid Reader Press/Simon… The post How the Declaration of Independence Captured American Hearts and Minds appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason
10 min read
This 26-pocket vest is my key to travel nirvana
If a backpack could be clothing, it would be the capacious Scottevest, a brilliant workaround to pesky TSA rules and airline carry-on restrictions
The Guardian - US
5 min read
“The Unquestionable Futility Of Existence?”: 79 Of The Wildest Real Estate Listings That Made It To The Market (New Pics)
A hot tub next to the kitchen. A bedroom with a bunch of old-timey creepy porcelain dolls. A live horse in the dining room. These are just some of the pictures that real estate agents and homeowners have posted as listings online. While they may not inspire many people to…
Bored Panda
9 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
Is the California Coastal Commission Finally Losing Some of Its Regulatory Powers?
The commission has tormented property owners and localities ever since it was created in 1976. Finally, legislative and legal efforts are undoing some of its abuses.
Reason
6 min read
In parched Texas, a state fund to boost water projects falls almost $3 billion short of demand
Ten water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didn’t make the cut — including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi.
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Round-the-clock renewables: New report says clean energy now challenges fossil fuels on price
The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it.
Euronews
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
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
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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
Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar faces removal attempt following federal fraud indictment
Cuellar has denied that he defrauded the sheriff’s office during the COVID-19 pandemic. His brother is Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Big Bend border wall plans cancelled for national park after backlash, Border Patrol commissioner says
Texans across the political spectrum opposed wall construction in the national park. Now the agency’s plans include roadways and digital surveillance to monitor the rugged region.
The Texas Tribune
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Feds investigate Houston ISD for plans to separate students with disabilities
Houston school administrators say the move would give children who need the support more focused attention. But the U.S. Department of Education worries the plan amounts to segregation.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Texas’ 35th Congressional District primary runoffs: Who is running and what to know
Two Democrats and two Republicans advanced to May runoffs for the open San Antonio-area seat, which was drawn to favor the GOP yet is considered winnable for Democrats in a wave year.
The Texas Tribune
9 min read
In parched Texas, a state fund to boost water projects falls almost $3 billion short of demand
Ten water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didn’t make the cut — including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi.
The Texas Tribune
6 min read
By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities
The governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam.
The Texas Tribune
6 min read
Venezuela warns of 'serious' environmental impact from alleged oil spill in Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela said that an oil spill that originated in Trinidad and Tobago has caused serious environmental damage along the coastlines of at least two of its states and in a gulf area near the Caribbean nation
The Independent UK
2 min read
Orioles hold Tupac Skakur bobblehead promotion, and his sister throws out the ceremonial first pitch
Fans lined up well before the gates opened at Camden Yards in anticipation of a Tupac Shakur bobblehead giveaway at the ballpark
The Independent UK
2 min read
Reform on course for general election win, claims triumphant Farage
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The Independent UK
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David Attenborough lies side by side with huge turtle in iconic encounter
Sir David Attenborough lay side-by-side with a leatherback sea turtle in an iconic moment from his illustrious career.
The Independent UK
1 min read
Trump Truce Holds As Putin Says Russia-Ukraine War May Be Ending
US President Trump had also hinted that an end to the conflict is nearing while announcing a three-day ceasefire.
International Business Times
4 min read
Scoop: Rubio and Witkoff meet Qatari mediator in Miami on Iran deal
Qatar is playing a key role as the U.S. pushes for a deal.
Axios
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Iran's Push for Fees on the World's Internet Cables Turns the Strait of Hormuz Into a 20% Global Traffic Weapon
Iran plans to charge fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to leverage this digital bottleneck for revenue and political influence.
International Business Times
5 min read
Iran Says Missile Capabilities Higher Than Before War Despite CIA Reports: 'Iranians Never Bow to Pressure'
A report from The Washington Post had said that Iran retained roughly 75% of its prewar mobile missile launchers but the country's Foreign Minister placed it closet to 120%
International Business Times
3 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
210-Million-Year-Old Ancient Crocodile Cousin Was Built to Crush Prey, Triassic Fossil Reveals
A newly discovered ancient crocodile cousin from a 210-million-year-old Triassic crocodile fossil reveals a powerful prehistoric crocodile predator built to crush larger prey.
International Business Times
9 min read
Isis-linked Australian women returning from Syria charged with crimes against humanity
Australia’s department of home affairs estimates that more than 200 Australians, including men, women and children, travelled to Syria and Iraq between 2012 and 2019 to support or join the terrorist group
The Independent UK
6 min read
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv strikes one of Russia’s largest oil refineries a day before Victory Day parade
Kremlin confirms it has increased security measures for Putin's attendance at Red Square parade
The Independent UK
32 min read
Friday briefing: What the local election results tell us so far
In today’s newsletter: gains for Reform and losses for Labour in early results, but experts say overall picture underlines ‘the fracturing of British politics’
The Guardian - UK
12 min read
WaPo: "Neal Katyal's TED talk spins a remarkable tale."
"The implication that McConnell put me up to writing the piece is simply false."
Reason
5 min read
America's pastor pipeline is collapsing
The pastor job is collapsing — and few are replacing it;
Axios
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Violent crime rates plunge in America's big cities
Violent crime drops again in Q1.
Axios
3 min read
Congress' biggest reckoning since #MeToo
The loudest demands for accountability are coming from Republican women lawmakers.
Axios
5 min read
He's a U.S. Citizen and Combat Veteran. ICE Tear-Gassed, Jailed, and Falsely Accused Him.
"I didn't do anything wrong," George Retes, a U.S. citizen imprisoned for three days, tells Reason.
Reason
12 min read
The Trump administration's claim of "zero" border crossings is falling apart
"It's misleading and provides the country with a false sense of security."
Axios
4 min read
Cruise Ship To Arrive In Spain's Canary Islands Amid Hantavirus Scare
The Dutch-flagged vessel is set to arrive at the Spanish island of Tenerife in West Africa coast on Sunday.
International Business Times
4 min read
Panicked Democrats scramble to offset back-to-back-to-back redistricting blows
The party has absorbed three redistricting loss in 12 days.
Axios
3 min read
Vance meets Qatari mediator as U.S. awaits peace plan response
While Pakistan has been the official mediator in the war, the Qataris have been working behind the scenes.
Axios
4 min read
Trump Says U.S. Will 'Do the Job' Against Cartels if Other Countries Won't: 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
Can Vijay usher in a new dawn for social justice in TN or will it be more of the same?
Tamil Nadu’s cinema superstar Joseph Vijay has scripted history by bringing an end to the Dravidian duopoly that had been ruling the southern state since 1967 when the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) first came to power. The long instituted Dravidian ideology of more than half-a-century, ways of life, and life…
Newslaundry
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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
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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
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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
The Red sunset: How India’s Left lost relevance
The fall of the communist government in Kerala marks another low in the overall trend of decay and decline in the Left movement in India. This decline marks a definitive end to the Left's political relevance, driven by a failure to engage the post-1991 workforce and a geriatric leadership that…
Newslaundry
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Potholes – that’s what voters care about. But you wouldn’t know it from the local elections coverage
As I bounced dangerously around a Sussex road, I was reminded of the parlous state of our highways – and the serious neglect of local issues, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
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
‘Now when I go to Bondi I think about dying’: words no Jewish mother should hear from her daughter
My friend Dina’s courageous testimony explains why this antisemitism royal commission is so deeply personal to Australian Jews
The Guardian - AU
4 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
'Resident Evil Requiem' DLC 'Leon Must Die Forever' Has Been Released by Capcom
Capcom has officially released the first DLC of Resident Evil Requiem called Leon Must Die Forever, and it is free for those who have completed the game.
Player One
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59 Monthly Saving Tips That Might Help You Survive This Ridiculous World
Many people are struggling with their finances. Their main problem: the seeming inability to save money, whether for their future or for a rainy day. Fortunately, we have generous souls on Reddit who willingly offer valuable financial advice to those in need. Be sure to save this article for future…
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'GTA Online' Confirmed to Get Major Summer Update That May Be Its Last
Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA Online will get a major summer update, but reports are now claiming it might be its last.
Player One
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(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
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Gene Hackman's Wife's Death Revisited: Cause of Death in the Center Amid MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has claimed three lives, drawing parallels to the hantavirus-related death of Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, last year.
International Business Times UK
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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
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Who Is Jonas Gaffud? Miss Universe Philippines CEO Under Fire for Throwing Cellphone at Assistant as Organisation Says 'No One Was Hit'
Miss Universe Philippines CEO Jonas Gaffud faces criticism after a viral video shows him swinging a phone during a live event. The organisation denies any harm, attributing the incident to technical issues.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
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
“The Unquestionable Futility Of Existence?”: 79 Of The Wildest Real Estate Listings That Made It To The Market (New Pics)
A hot tub next to the kitchen. A bedroom with a bunch of old-timey creepy porcelain dolls. A live horse in the dining room. These are just some of the pictures that real estate agents and homeowners have posted as listings online. While they may not inspire many people to…
Bored Panda
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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
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These 41 Random Memes Are The Exact Kind Of Nonsense Your Brain Needs Right Now
In a digital landscape that often feels like a marathon of breaking news and heated debates, finding a corner of the internet that prioritizes a chuckle is a rare gift. Positive memes are doing their small part to keep things a little lighter and help people hold on to some…
Bored Panda
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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
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Google Doodle celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
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The Independent UK
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How national treasure Martin Lewis earned his unlikely millennial icon status
IN FOCUS: The personal finance expert has made the unexpected crossover to being a Hunsnet-approved oracle, writes Rachel McGrath
The Independent UK
6 min read
David Attenborough honoured with custom Google Doodle for 100th birthday
Sir David Attenborough has been honoured for his 100th birthday with a custom Google Doodle.
The Independent UK
1 min read
Linda Perry: ‘I can’t believe I’ve allowed this film about me to come out’
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INTERVIEW: After a hugely successful career creating hits for Pink, Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani, the singer-songwriter behind 4 Non Blondes’ ‘What’s Up’ is back with her first solo album in 27 years and a documentary about her life. She tells Kevin E G Perry about her complicated relationship with her late…
The Independent UK
10 min read
Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for Mexican-style vanilla bean flan
An unadulterated, wobbly, joyous flan made the way it should be
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Henry Holland's My London: Brat, Bistrotheque, and a love of Lime bikes
Designer Henry Holland does dinner (and negronis) at Brat and props up the bar at Bistrotheque
Evening Standard
5 min read
Experience: I am the best lightsaber fighter in Europe
Some people wear elaborate clothes and spin their sabers like in the movies, but if you fight theatrically you’ll lose
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Kidnapping survivor says Nancy Guthrie could still return home
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The Independent UK
1 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
Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Alvin Roth on Organ Markets
Roth explains why legalizing kidney sales can save lives.
Reason
6 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
A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole
An ineffective and unchecked payment scheme for doctors who prop up the rural health system has led to a $1.3 billion budget blow out, an audit has found.
AAP
4 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
Four Ugly Stats Show James Harden Is Having a Miserable Playoff Run
Game 2 continued a trend for Harden in the playoffs. The stats back it up.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
Austin Reaves, Lakers Furious With Refs After Game 2 Loss to Thunder
Austin Reaves and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers were furious with the refs after their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
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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
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Clasico prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds
Spanish giants clash after a turbulent week
Evening Standard
4 min read
'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
Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde handed heavy fines after altercation
Valverde went to hospital with a head injury but denied the pair “came to blows”.
The Independent UK
2 min read
How Fifa lost control and made the World Cup a rip-off for fans
SPECIAL REPORT: While the Fifa president Gianni Infantino boasts about how the US commercialisation of sport is ‘reaching different levels’, fans are left to pay the exorbitant cost of this World Cup. ‘It’s a lesson in how to suck the joy out of it.’ By Miguel Delaney
The Independent UK
16 min read
Rory McIlroy’s major hunt continues at US PGA Championship in Pennsylvania
After last month’s thrilling conclusion at Augusta, the sport’s top names are queuing up for more major glory.
The Independent UK
4 min read
A look at the main contenders for the US PGA Championship title
The challengers are queuing up to take a shot at McIlroy in the second major of the year.
The Independent UK
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
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
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What's behind Washington's AI safety pivot
New signals of possible changes ahead of President Trump's trip to China next week.
Axios
5 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
‘Being human helps’: despite rise of AI is there still hope for Europe’s translators?
A booming tech sector has disrupted translation jobs in publishing – but they could be needed for a while longer yet
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
UK schools should remove pupils’ online photos as AI blackmail threat grows, say experts
Criminals are manipulating pictures found on school websites and social media to create sexually explicit images
The Guardian - UK
7 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
Paranormal Activity game dead after Paramount refuses to give legendary Mortuary Assistant dev more time to make it "the best it could possibly be"
Paranormal Activity: Threshold has been canceled
GamesRadar
3 min read
Scared that Edge loads your passwords into memory in plaintext? A dedicated password manager keeps them inside an encrypted vault
A researcher found that Microsoft Edge is the only Chromium browser that loads all your saved passwords in plaintext in memory on startup. If that makes you nervous, a dedicated password manager is a safe and simple way to protect sensitive accounts.
Windows Central
4 min read
Old School RuneScape players riot as YouTuber's account is reset hours after finishing ridiculous 3-month grind, but Jagex has receipts
OSRS is at the center of a bizarre controversy
GamesRadar
8 min read
Artemis astronauts may find remnants of a 'decapitated' asteroid's impact on the moon
An ancient impact may have scattered material from deep inside the moon toward NASA's planned Artemis landing sites near the lunar south pole.
Space
3 min read
A 29-pound Mars rock held NASA's Curiosity rover hostage for 6 days (video)
The rock is nicknamed "Atacama."
Space
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'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
'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
Country diary: A lesson in camouflage from a cucumber spider
Staunton Country Park, Havant: Against my black fleece, this arachnid is startlingly vivid. In the fresh green of the beech canopy, it disappears
The Guardian - UK
3 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
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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
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
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
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
Gas tax hopes flicker as reservation scheme revealed
Big gas companies will need to inject more LNG into the Australian market under a plan aimed at bringing down prices and shoring up supply.
AAP
4 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
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
Summer, Who? Here’s Why A Winter Road Trip Is A Traveller’s Best-Kept Secret
Why should summer get all the glory?
Pedestrian.tv
3 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
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‘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
‘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
