Blazers Season Grades: Evaluating Portland’s Campaign After Hard-Fought Playoff Loss to Spurs
Breaking down how this season went for the Trail Blazers after they were eliminated from the playoffs by the Spurs on Tuesday night.
Sports Illustrated
7 min read
Supreme Court to weigh Trump administration push to end protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster
The Independent UK
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Kate Middleton Reportedly Worried About Prince William's Mental Health Over Potential Sussex Return
Kate Middleton is said to be increasingly worried about Prince William's mental health as rumours swirl that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could edge back into royal life around this summer's Invictus event, with insiders claiming King Charles may support a 'half‑in, half‑out' role for the Sussexes that leaves William…
International Business Times UK
6 min read
US ambassador to Ukraine appointed by Trump steps down after less than a year in the job
Julie Davis will retire amid reports she had grown frustrated with Donald Trump, a claim denied by the state department
The Guardian - AU
2 min read
Scoop: White House workshops plan to bring back Anthropic
One source described the efforts as a way to "save face and bring em back in."
Axios
4 min read
With Kevin Durant’s Game 5 Status Official, These Three Rockets Will Need to Step Up Again to Stay Alive vs. Lakers
With the Rockets’ season on the brink, who must step up to survive Game 5 against the Lakers without Kevin Durant?
Sports Illustrated
6 min read
‘Coming home’: kiwi enter parliament for first time as New Zealand marks conservation win
Politicians, children and Māori groups gathered in the Wellington banquet hall to see in the flesh the success of efforts to protect country’s national bird
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
Men from over 100 countries are mailing in sperm samples to San Francisco for a shot at $100,000. The world’s first Sperm Olympics is real
America is getting creative to solve the fertility problem.
We Got This Covered
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World-leading wildlife photographers and photo contest winners unite to help protect giraffes through powerful imagery
Discover stunning photographs supporting giraffe conservation – now in its 11th edition and having raised US$1.64 to date
Digital Camera World
4 min read
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to childhood leukemia, research suggests
Found in clothing, food packaging, cosmetics, the widespread use of PFAS is increasingly being associated with environmental and health concerns
The Independent UK
4 min read
The best beach in the world for 2026 has been named
The winning sands earned first place for their visually striking surroundings
The Independent UK
4 min read
Goodbye, plank - I swapped it for the dead bug exercise, now my core and lower back are stronger than ever
It's been a year since I started doing the creatively-named dead bug exercise in favour of the classic core exercise
Woman & Home
6 min read
Netizens Divided After Study Reveals Habit Practiced By 18 Million Americans Can Cause Permanent Brain Damage
“These differences may seem small at first, but they can add up in ways that affect learning, memory, and everyday functioning.”
Bored Panda
6 min read
These Are the Most Loyal Animals Ever Known to Humans
Loyalty is often seen as a human emotion, but in the animal kingdom, it is a survival-driven behavior that manifests as deep bonds, long-term partnerships, and unwavering attachment. Scientists suggest that loyalty in animals evolves through social structures, trust, and mutual dependence, rather than simple affection. What makes this fascinating…
Times Pets
6 min read
Farmers stunned as sheep gives birth to one-in-a-million sextuplets
The same ewe previously had quadruplets
The Independent UK
4 min read
This Unusual Climber Attracts Hummingbirds All Summer Long – Plant it Now for Beautiful Scent and Dazzling Flowers
Returning hummingbirds will love to discover this vine in your yard
Homes & Gardens
6 min read
Supreme Court to weigh Trump administration push to end protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster
The Independent UK
5 min read
US ambassador to Ukraine appointed by Trump steps down after less than a year in the job
Julie Davis will retire amid reports she had grown frustrated with Donald Trump, a claim denied by the state department
The Guardian - AU
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With Kevin Durant’s Game 5 Status Official, These Three Rockets Will Need to Step Up Again to Stay Alive vs. Lakers
With the Rockets’ season on the brink, who must step up to survive Game 5 against the Lakers without Kevin Durant?
Sports Illustrated
6 min read
Judge thwarts Trump administration’s attempt to access Arizona voter rolls
Justice department’s lawsuit dismissed in latest setback for government’s effort to amass information before midterms
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Cardinals ‘heartbroken’ after former defensive end Josh Mauro dies at age of 35
Former Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants defensive end Josh Mauro has died at the age of 35
The Guardian - US
2 min read
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data
A federal judge has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit against Arizona seeking access to the state’s voter records
The Independent UK
3 min read
Deaths projected to outnumber births in UK every year from 2026
Latest ONS figures also suggest lower population growth in coming decades than previously expected
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Man arrested in ‘one of most heinous, notorious cold cases’ more than 30 years after mother’s murder
James Lawhead was arrested after forensic DNA analysis lead in decades-old killing of Cindy Wanner
The Guardian - US
3 min read
US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way
The Independent UK
3 min read
Texas DACA recipient will be allowed to return after Trump administration deported him
José Contreras Diaz, 30, was arrested earlier this year during an immigration-related appointment and missed his son’s birth. He was deported to Honduras, the country he left when he was 8.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Comcast Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
Due to Comcast's weak performance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.
Barchart
3 min read
Verizon Stock Had Its Best Day Since January as Investors Bet on a Multibillion-Dollar Hyperscaler Deal. Should You Buy VZ?
As a Q1 beat and multi-billion-dollar hyperscaler-driven AI ambitions fuel momentum, is Verizon now a stock worth buying?
Barchart
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With the Cybercab in Production, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Tesla Stock Now?
In a post on X, Musk shared a video announcing the commencement of production.
Barchart
7 min read
Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Palantir Technologies Stock?
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Palantir Technologies has trailed the S&P 500 over the past year, yet Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.
Barchart
3 min read
Starbucks signifies strong US rebound with higher-than-expected quarterly sales
Starbucks said its revenue rose 9% to $9.5 billion for the second quarter
The Independent UK
2 min read
AMD Stock Slides on Analyst Downgrade. What to Know.
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AMD stock sinks as Northland Capital downgrades it to “Market Perform.” Here’s why analyst Gus Richard turned dovish on AMD shares ahead of the firm’s Q1 earnings on May 5.
Barchart
3 min read
Dear Super Micro Computer Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for May 26
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Super Micro is still posting explosive top‑line growth and big EPS gains, but the DOJ export‑scheme indictment, a lost Oracle order, and excess Nvidia GPU inventory for xAI have turned it from a pure AI winner into an overhang‑heavy story trading at a discount multiple.
Barchart
6 min read
Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Ford Motor Stock Will Climb or Sink?
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Ford Motor has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.
Barchart
2 min read
Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Pfizer Stock?
Pfizer has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.
Barchart
3 min read
AxoGen Stock Rockets 12% on Q1 2026 Revenue Beat, Raised Guidance and Debt-Free Balance Sheet
AxoGen Inc. shares surged more than 11% on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, climbing to $43.98 in morning trading after the peripheral nerve repair company delivered a strong first-quarter revenue beat, posted adjusted profitability and raised its full-year 2026 guidance while announcing it had become debt-free following a successful public offering.
International Business Times
6 min read
Do you prefer to pay income taxes or sales taxes? Missouri voters will get to choose
Do you prefer to pay income taxes or sales taxes
The Independent UK
7 min read
'The attacker completed in under five minutes': Experts warn of North Korea-linked campaign using fake Zoom meetings to target crypto execs
Highly sophisticated scam will leave you questioning what's real while hackers steal your crypto.
TechRadar
3 min read
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Under US law, Trump faces an impending deadline to end the Iran war. What happens if he ignores it?
US President Donald Trump is quickly approaching a deadline to wrap up his war against Iran – or he’ll be in breach of US law.
The Conversation
6 min read
Six AI data centers proposed for a small town of 7,000, equal to 51 Walmart Supercenters in 17 square mile area — four out of the seven town council members have resigned from their positions as town fights back
The residents of Archbald, Pennsylvania have started pushing back against the six planned data centers in the town, which will take up about 14% of its land area.
Tom’s Hardware
4 min read
Decades-old pre-Stuxnet cyber sabotage tool breaks cover, NSA listed it as 'nothing to see here' — fast16 targeted nuclear reactors, dam design, and other high-precision civil engineering software years before Stuxnet broke cover
Security researchers have uncovered a cyber-sabotage platform that targeted software used for major civil engineering projects and predates Stuxnet by at least half a decade.
Tom’s Hardware
4 min read
Trump admin revives COVID origins debate with indictment
The indictment could make the pandemic response a GOP talking point ahead of the midterms.
Axios
3 min read
The $39 trillion national debt just got its own version of the viral Doomsday essay
Centrist political group No Labels is using science fiction to sound the alarm: "Neither party has any credibility on the debt or deficit right now."
Fortune
8 min read
Silent operations to nuclear balance: The secret spy networks that quietly shaped the Cold War
The Cold War was shaped not just by leaders and weapons, but by vast intelligence networks that gathered and shared crucial information. From spies and defectors to surveillance technology and allied cooperation, these systems reduced uncertainty, influenced key decisions and helped prevent nuclear escalation, quietly steering the conflict through knowledge…
The Times of India
8 min read
Missing This Spousal Benefit Rule Is One of the Top Reasons Retirees Lose Monthly Social Security Income
Retirement planning often feels straightforward until small details create big financial consequences. One of the most overlooked issues involves Social Security spousal benefits, which can significantly impact monthly income if misunderstood. Many retirees assume they automatically receive the highest possible benefit, but that’s not always the case. A single misstep—like…
Budget and the Bees
6 min read
Retirement 2026: The 10 States Where $1 Million Lasts 5–7 Years Longer
If you’ve built up a $1 million nest egg, you might assume you’re set for retirement—but where you live could dramatically change that reality. In...
Saving Advice
6 min read
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Fuel Breakup Buzz As Couple Allegedly 'Unfollow' Each Other On Instagram
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco face fresh breakup rumours after alleged Instagram unfollow claims spread online, despite no official confirmation from either side
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Aliens Already Among Us As NASA Scientist Claims UFOs Have Been Secretly Disabling Nuclear Weapons Since 1960s
Former NASA scientist Dr. Kevin Knuth revisits Cold War incidents involving unexplained shutdowns at US nuclear missile bases, discussing potential links to unidentified anomalous phenomena.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
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Lisa Kudrow Recalls Friends Writers Cursing At The Cast And ‘Discussing Sexual Fantasies’ About The Women
"It was intense."
Cinemablend
4 min read
This 'Groundbreaking' Dolce & Gabbana Williams Sonoma Collection Brings a Stylish Touch of Devil Wears Prada to Your Kitchen
It would make even Miranda Priestly smile
Homes & Gardens
4 min read
Taylor Swift takes a landmark stand against AI deepfakes
The star joins Matthew McConaughey in a new frontier to protect their likeness.
Creative Bloq
3 min read
Jimi Hendrix bandmates’ estates lose court case against record label
The estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, who both died in the 2000s, disputed the copyright of studio recordings from the 1960s
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Is Bonnie Blue Actually Pregnant? Adult Star Sparks Outrage With 'Crude' Pregnancy Joke Alongside Masked Men
Adult star Bonnie Blue sparks outrage after comparing a 12‑week pregnancy scan to taking '12 inches' from masked men, days before her London decency trial, leaving followers unsure if her alleged pregnancy is genuine or just a publicity stunt.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
“Medical Cadaver”: Olivia Wilde’s Latest Appearance Triggers Major Concerns For Women In Hollywood
A clip of Olivia Wilde has ignited concern for the actress, with some fans suggesting her appearance may be a sign of serious health issues.
Bored Panda
7 min read
ChudtheBuilder’s 3-day ban escalates to indefinite Kick ban following harassment backlash
Popular streamer ChudtheBuilder faces an indefinite ban on Kick following a series of controversies. After a recent 3-day suspension for public harassment, older clips of him using racial slurs resurfaced, leading to widespread backlash. His appeal was denied, signaling a significant and potentially permanent removal from the platform. ChudtheBuilder plans…
The Times of India
3 min read
8 Boundary Tests Men Use in the First 30 Days of Dating
The first 30 days of dating often feel exciting, but they can also reveal subtle dynamics that shape the future of a relationship. One of the most overlooked aspects is how boundaries are tested early on, sometimes without clear communication. These behaviors are not always malicious, but they can signal…
Budget and the Bees
6 min read
Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds
Scientists find annual sea surface temperatures across Europe reached highest levels recorded, while deadly wildfires set large parts of continent ablaze
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Few Maui fire survivors will break even from $4 billion payout: ‘there’s just not enough’
For some victims, up to a third of their settlement could be absorbed by legal fees and insurers
The Independent UK
7 min read
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Georgia officials warn wildfires are still a threat as firefighters report progress
Officials battling two large wildfires in southern Georgia say firefighters are bracing for a long battle even after weekend rains boosted their containment efforts
The Independent UK
4 min read
Georgia wildfires come as much of America is ready to burn
Devastating wildfires in Georgia are just a preview of what could be an especially brutal fire season.
Axios
3 min read
Logging, murder and money: can Mexico’s ancient forests be saved from the cartels?
In the Sierra Tarahumara, gangs ‘disappear’ those who resist their lucrative illegal tree-felling operations
The Guardian - UK
10 min read
Hoover Dam’s power output could drop 40 percent this year under new plans to balance out record low snowpack
Federal officials have said they have no choice but to reduce water flows from Lake Powell, hundreds of miles upstream, to prevent another dam from shutting down
The Independent UK
4 min read
Wildfire Risk Maps Just Updated — Millions Of Homes Now Classified as ‘High Risk’
Fire season no longer creeps in quietly—it charges in with data, urgency, and a growing list of properties facing serious exposure. Newly updated wildfire risk maps now place millions of homes into higher-risk categories, and that shift carries real financial and safety consequences. Insurance premiums climb, coverage disappears, and property…
Everybody Loves Your Money
8 min read
Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start
Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes
The Independent UK
3 min read
US lawmakers urge EU not to water down deforestation law ahead of review
After meeting US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder on Monday, Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall said the top priority is to ensure the bloc’s anti-deforestation rules address the global challenge of deforestation, while continuing to support implementation and provide further clarification.
Euronews
5 min read
UK temperatures rise to 21°C as early warm spell returns across Wales and Southern England
A strong high-pressure system is bringing dry, warm, and sunny conditions to the UK early this week, with temperatures reaching the low 20s Celsius in parts of Wales and southern Britain. However, this settled weather is expected to break down mid-week as low-pressure systems move in from the Atlantic, bringing…
The Times of India
3 min read
Corpus Christi delays action on plan to cut water use by 25% if emergency is declared
A Level 1 emergency, which could arrive in September, would limit households to 5,250 gallons a month under proposed restrictions. About 30% of residential customers use more.
The Texas Tribune
6 min read
Camp Mystic director apologizes to families of campers, counselors who died in flood
“I think about the night of the flood every moment of every day,” Edward Eastland said at a committee hearing Tuesday. “We tried our hardest that night and it wasn’t enough to save your daughters.”
The Texas Tribune
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Texas DACA recipient will be allowed to return after Trump administration deported him
José Contreras Diaz, 30, was arrested earlier this year during an immigration-related appointment and missed his son’s birth. He was deported to Honduras, the country he left when he was 8.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Disaster declarations ripple through South Texas amid water crisis
Small towns around Corpus Christi worry where they’ll fall on the pecking order if the region’s water runs out.
The Texas Tribune
7 min read
TribCast: Texas’ looming data center fight
As Texas lawmakers prepare to tackle the thorny data center issue next session, what can we learn from Virginia's experience?
The Texas Tribune
1 min read
Talarico leads both Cornyn, Paxton in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race
The Austin Democrat, who won his party’s nomination in March, led Cornyn and Paxton by margins of 3 and 5 percentage points, respectively. Both results were within the survey’s margin of error.
The Texas Tribune
5 min read
Texas Railroad Commission GOP runoff: Who is running and what to know
The May 26 runoff pits incumbent Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright, who’s pitching himself as a “proven advocate for Texas energy,” against Bo French, who has cast himself as a “MAGA conservative.”
The Texas Tribune
7 min read
Data center boom strains Texas homebuilders’ need for electricians
Texas builders struggle to finish new homes to meet growth as data centers with deeper pockets poach electricians.
The Texas Tribune
7 min read
Texas wants to ban in-home ketamine and add more physician oversight during treatment
Ketamine industry leaders say Texas Medical Board’s proposal to require physician supervision or limit treatments to two people at a time will force clinics to close.
The Texas Tribune
11 min read
Bedrin's initial Velocity guides him to early GB3 lead at Silverstone
The FIA F3 race winner twice came from behind to triumph, while Green left the GB4 field envious and Ginetta Junior again provided plenty of entertainment
Autosport
7 min read
Claudia Sheinbaum Says U.S. Now Sharing Information About Death of Two CIA Agents in Chihuahua
On April 24, Mexico's top security official Omar García Harfuch met with Chihuahua Gov. María Eugenia Campos Galván, who told him she had no knowledge of an operation involving CIA agents to dismantle the clandestine drug lab.
Latin Times
3 min read
‘A husband expects a yes’: how wife schools are shaping submissive Christian women
A cottage industry of women are selling courses aligned with a conservative movement that claims feminism is the source of women’s discontent
The Guardian - US
17 min read
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Supreme Court to weigh Trump administration push to end protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster
The Independent UK
5 min read
Bangladesh’s first N-power plant starts fuel loading
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Tuesday entered the era of nuclear power generation as its Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant began fuel loading in its VVER-1200 reactor - the latest Russian Gen III+ pressurised water reactor technology that India too is looking at for its future nuclear power projects, including for new units…
The Times of India
2 min read
Falsely charged with a crime, no way to fight it: inside Oregon’s court crisis
An attorney shortage has left thousands trapped in criminal cases without lawyers. One wrongfully accused woman had no choice but to wait
The Guardian - US
23 min read
Super fly: can an electric aircraft spark a quiet revolution in New York travel?
Joby Aviation says its futuristic aircraft reaches Manhattan from JFK in 10 minutes at a ‘premium car service’ price
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Trump claims Iran collapse while Teheran sees leverage as Hormuz stand-off tightens
TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Iran is “in a state of collapse” and is urgently pleading with Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, projecting an image of a weakened adversary desperately seeking relief. But developments on the ground suggest a far more…
The Times of India
5 min read
High-Ranking Jalisco Cartel Figure 'El Jardinero' Arrested at Nayarit Ranch Without Shots Fired
El Jardinero controlled clandestine labs in Nayarit and Jalisco used to produce methamphetamine and other drugs trafficked to the United States. Authorities have not yet confirmed if and when formal extradition proceedings could begin.
Latin Times
4 min read
Justice department indicts ex-FBI director James Comey over Instagram post showing seashells
Case centers on a photo prosecutors allege was a threat to Donald Trump, while Comey says he is ‘still innocent’
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Melania Trump's 'Revealing' Pink Gown at State Dinner Sparks Controversy After Alleged Royal Protocol Breach
The fashion debate over Melania Trump's pink Dior gown at a White House state dinner honoring King Charles III and Queen Camilla, highlighting how her choice challenged traditional royal protocol for white-tie events.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
Trump's Shameful Effort to Deport Russian Dissenters Fleeing Putin
The administration seeks to deport them back to Russia, in spite of overwhelming, moral, legal, and strategic reasons not to do so.
Reason
6 min read
Analyzing Indictment of James Comey for "86 47" Post
From today's indictment: On or about May 15, 2025, in the Eastern District of North Carolina, the defendant, JAMES BRIEN… The post Analyzing Indictment of James Comey for "86 47" Post appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason
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Disney Responds After FCC Targets ABC Licenses Following Trump and Melania Calls to Fire Jimmy Kimmel
Disney responded Tuesday after the Federal Communications Commission ordered an accelerated review of licenses held by ABC-owned television stations, a dramatic regulatory move that came days after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump publicly urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over his monologue before the White…
Latin Times
5 min read
James Comey indicted again, this time over "86 47" photo
The Justice Department tried to indict Comey last year for lying to Congress, but the case crumbled.
Axios
4 min read
Defending the White House Ballroom, the DOJ Files a Trump Tantrum Masquerading As a Motion
The brief, which asks a federal judge to reconsider an injunction blocking the project, reads like it was transcribed from the president's Truth Social account.
Reason
8 min read
ICE Seeks to Deport 12-Year-Old Living in Alaska as Family Fights to Prove U.S. Citizenship Without DNA Test
A 12-year-old boy living in Alaska is facing deportation after federal immigration authorities rejected evidence that he is a U.S. citizen, according to his attorney, who says the case highlights growing disputes over how citizenship is verified.
Latin Times
4 min read
Trump Slams German Chancellor Merz Over Claim That Iran Is 'Humiliating' U.S. In Negotiations
President Donald Trump slammed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his claim that Iran is "humiliating" the U.S. in negotiations to end the war.
International Business Times
3 min read
Trump Administration's Review of ABC's Broadcast Licenses Looks Like 'Illegal Jawboning'
When he returned to the White House, Trump vowed to protect free speech from the government. The FCC's latest move against ABC and Disney looks like the opposite.
Reason
5 min read
Historic Taking
The owners of the house that Marilyn Monroe died in claim in a lawsuit that the city took their property when it landmarked it.
Reason
7 min read
Group of Green Card Holders Sues Federal Government Over Citizenship Delays
USCIS justified its actions in a recent memo, saying prior screening and vetting measures were "wholly inadequate," adding that applicants had not been "sufficiently vetted" and could pose a national security risk.
Latin Times
5 min read
One more time, Mr McSweeney comes to Sir Keir Starmer’s aid
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the evidence given by the former Downing Street chief of staff makes clear, the way the prime minister has treated parliament throughout the Mandelson saga is one of the few things that has gone right with it. Sir Keir has no case to answer
The Independent UK
6 min read
Shrugging at calamity: America is reacting in strange ways to our chaotic times
The reaction to the Washington DC shooting shows that Americans are swinging between outrage, exhaustion and numbness
The Guardian - US
6 min read
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The Guardian view on Starmer and Mandelson: questions that won’t go away
Editorial: The prime minister’s account is not false, but it seems partial. The omissions raise serious questions about his judgment and parliamentary accountability
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
The Guardian view on the politics of central Europe: in search of a new left
Editorial: Social democratic parties are suffering an almost total wipeout, as rightwing nationalism flourishes on the EU’s eastern flank
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Starmer seems to think he can do no wrong – two weeks of Mandy-mania hearings point to the opposite conclusion
Bereft of any big ideas, or indeed policies, the PM is in his happy place: a never-ending parliamentary procedural process, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Turn on, tune in, cash out … The US right used to fear psychedelics. Now it wants to sell them
Hallucinogens have come a long way from the 60s counterculture to Trump’s White House, says academic and drug policy researcher Kojo Koram
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
‘Bend it like Modi!’ Forget Messi and Ronaldo. We have a ‘Made in India’ GOAT
The equator is not the only thing dividing the world into two halves.
Newslaundry
5 min read
Is Tucker Carlson eyeing a 2028 presidential run?
He has said he is ‘tormented’ by his previous support for Donald Trump – and some suggest the former Fox News host is positioning himself for the GOP nomination, writes Arwa Mahdawi
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Sectarianism? Family voting? No, what British Muslims are doing with their votes is called democracy
I’ve been speaking to Muslims across the country, many of whom are deserting Labour. They are as angry about potholes, traffic and litter as anyone else, says journalist and historian Taj Ali
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
Not ‘cute’: The ‘kill or die’ threats by children in Vijay’s campaign
For decades Vijay has been an honorary son or brother to his fans. On the TVK’s campaign trail, this imagined kinship produced a new title. Urging children to throw tantrums unless their parents vote for TVK, Vijay added: “Do it for Vijay mama” (uncle).
Newslaundry
6 min read
57 Troublemakers Who Were Guilty As Charged But Their Hilarity Got Them Off The Hook
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Bored Panda
10 min read
HBO Max Has Been Quietly Releasing The Most Unexpected Dystopian Saga
What's usually a cult classic inside baseball comedy is slowly becoming a commentary on generative AI.
Inverse
4 min read
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52 Years Ago, One Writer Created Marvel's Most Controversial Character Ever
Thanks to Gerry Conway, the Punisher is more relevant than ever. But who did this creator really think of the famous Marvel character?
Inverse
3 min read
'Nioh 3' Guide to Yokai Horde Picture Scroll Myth Rewards From Hidden Kamo Village
Discover Nioh 3 yokai horde rewards in Hidden Kamo Village, covering picture scroll myth secrets, smithing text Old Sage Mask, repeatable yokai quests, and a practical side mission guide.
Player One
8 min read
Why is Jimmy Kimmel being held to a higher standard than Donald Trump?
The talkshow host has found himself targeted by the president once again but his jokes fail to have the influence or tastelessness that the right like to claim
The Guardian - US
6 min read
79 Times People Got Exclusive Access To Places And Couldn’t Believe Their Luck
Humans love exclusivity and the chance to access something many people can’t. It’s why many people will pay good money for VIP passes and business-class seats, or pride themselves on gaining entry to “restricted” areas. Here are some stories of the latter, in which people shared personal experiences that may…
Bored Panda
23 min read
21 Years Later, The Original Masked Hero Returns To The Big Screen — With a Twist
Sony’s upcoming 'Django/Zorro' movie is from a comic by Grendl creator Matt Wagner and Quentin Tarantino (yes, that Quentin Tarantino).
Inverse
4 min read
'Pokémon Winds and Waves' Legendary Predictions Spark Fan Theories About Garuda, Naga, New Typings
Fans speculate "Pokemon Winds and Waves" could feature Garuda- and Naga-inspired legendaries with unique typings and weather powers.
Player One
3 min read
Netflix’s Promising New 'Stranger Things' Spinoff Has Been Renewed For Season 2
The animated 'Stranger Things' spinoff will expand the universe into Hawkins' past.
Inverse
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'Assassin's Creed Hexe' Leak Claims Ubisoft Is Removing Witchcraft, Magic From Upcoming Game
New "Assassin's Creed Hexe" leaks suggest Ubisoft may remove magical gameplay features and redesign the game's original witchcraft-focused concept.
Player One
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Chic Modern Bridal Dressing: Trousseau Ideas That Redefine 2026 Bridal Trends
Modern bridal dressing meets practical style with chic trousseau looks inspired by current bridal trends and rewearable fashion.
Fashion Times
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Zendaya, Kylie, and Hailey Make Flip-Flops the Focus of Celebrity Style and Spring Footwear Trends
Flip-flops take over celebrity style as Zendaya, Kylie, and Hailey influence this season's spring footwear trends.
Fashion Times
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From Rolex to Cartier: Watch Trends 2026 Shaping Luxury Watch Fashion Now
See how Watches and Wonders reveals key watch trends 2026, influencing collectors and elevating luxury watch fashion worldwide.
Fashion Times
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Katie Holmes Sparks Celebrity Style Buzz With Her New York It-Bag for Spring Fashion Trends
Katie Holmes brings attention to a practical It-bag that aligns with celebrity style and modern spring fashion trends.
Fashion Times
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Inside Victoria Beckham's Gap Collection Shaping Celebrity Style and Streetwear Fashion Now
Victoria Beckham's collaboration with Gap highlights celebrity style and streetwear fashion through elevated everyday staples.
Fashion Times
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The Australians dressing pop’s biggest stars – from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé to Shakira
While the reach from costuming a superstar can be ‘astronomical’, the designers who have done so say material rewards can be harder to predict
The Guardian - AU
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Victoria Beckham's £95 Gap Trousers Are the Unexpected Hero of Celebrity Style and Streetwear Trends
Victoria Beckham's £95 Gap trousers are redefining celebrity style and streetwear trends with a flattering, modern fit.
Fashion Times
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Anok Yai's Sculptural Look at Time100 Gala Sets New Celebrity Style and Red Carpet Trends
Anok Yai's sculptural gown at the Time100 Gala highlights the future of celebrity style and red carpet trends.
Fashion Times
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Shop Kate Middleton's Checked Coat That's Leading Spring Fashion Trends in Celebrity Style
Discover how Kate Middleton's affordable checked coat is shaping spring fashion trends and celebrity style this season.
Fashion Times
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Dua Lipa's MUA Reveals Micro-Lining for Fuller Lips in Celebrity Makeup Trends and Lip Lining Hacks
Inside Dua Lipa's Lip Look: Micro-Lining Leads Celebrity Makeup Trends and Lip Lining Hacks
Fashion Times
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Decision Fatigue and How Too Many Choices Cause Overload Anxiety and Mental Exhaustion
Decision fatigue from too many choices leads to overload, anxiety, willpower drain, and mental exhaustion, affecting focus, productivity, and overall mental health.
Medical Daily
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Trauma Bonding in Relationships and How Trauma Attachment, Abuse, and Emotional Dependence Form Hard to Break Bonds
Trauma bonding in relationships explained how trauma attachment abuse and emotional dependence create hard to break bonds and make unhealthy relationships difficult to leave.
Medical Daily
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Unintentional Weight Loss and When an Unintended Rapid Change Becomes a Red Flag to See Your Doctor
Learn what counts as unintentional weight loss, when rapid change becomes a red‑flag loss, and key signs it is time to see your doctor for evaluation.
Medical Daily
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Trump admin revives COVID origins debate with indictment
The indictment could make the pandemic response a GOP talking point ahead of the midterms.
Axios
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Study of cellular ‘light switches’ could spark new cancer treatments
The eight-year project is a collaboration between the University of Dundee and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Germany.
Evening Standard
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What Doctors Really Mean by 'Risk Factors' — And Which Ones You Can Actually Change
Discover what doctors really mean by risk factors, from modifiable lifestyle habits to non‑modifiable traits and medical factors, and learn which risks you can actually change.
Medical Daily
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Why Asthma Is Not Just a Childhood Condition: Symptoms, Risks, and Adult Cases Explained
Asthma in adults can begin later in life. Learn symptoms, triggers, risks, and treatment options for stronger respiratory health management today.
Medical Daily
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What People Get Wrong About Obesity: Myths, Causes, and Health Facts Explained
Obesity myths often hide real causes. Learn obesity misconceptions, health risks, and healthy weight management strategies backed by science.
Medical Daily
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Major study of ‘light switches’ in cells could pave way for new cancer treatments
Researchers said decoding these hidden signals could explain how cells divide accurately, how this process goes wrong in diseases such as cancer, and how these could potentially be treated better
The Independent UK
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Thousands of UK stroke patients ‘left facing a life of disability’ after being denied crucial treatment
Patients face “stark inequalities” as to whether or not they are given a thrombectomy – a treatment for stroke that removes a blood clot from a blocked blood vessel in the brain
The Independent UK
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Blazers Offseason Preview: Free Agency, Draft Assets, Damian Lillard’s Return and More
The Portland Trail Blazers took a big step forward this season. Deni Avdija became a star while the team’s youth movement showed progress and Damian Lillard will return next season. Here’s a full offseason preview.
Sports Illustrated
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Spurs Finish Off Blazers: Three Things We Learned About San Antonio’s Title Case After First Round
What we learned about the Spurs as title contenders in their five-game series win over the Trail Blazers.
Sports Illustrated
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Conor Daly paces Day 1 of Indy 500 Open Test
The Hoosier native put Dreyer & Reinbold Racing on top with a flying lap over 225mph
Motorsport
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Blazers Season Grades: Evaluating Portland’s Campaign After Hard-Fought Playoff Loss to Spurs
Breaking down how this season went for the Trail Blazers after they were eliminated from the playoffs by the Spurs on Tuesday night.
Sports Illustrated
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‘Yet They Never Get Pulled Over’: Man Drives In Las Vegas. Then He Notices Something Strange About The Other Cars
A man recently noticed something peculiar about vehicles in Las Vegas: many of them don’t have license plates.
Motor1
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F1's Kimi Antonelli Is A Wildman On A Dirt Bike, As He Races This MotoGP Champion
Formula 1 was on a small hiatus over the last few weeks, and it seems that Mercedes-AMG F1's Kimi Antonelli took the chance to go race dirt bikes at Valentino Rossi's off-road ranch.
RideApart
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With Kevin Durant’s Game 5 Status Official, These Three Rockets Will Need to Step Up Again to Stay Alive vs. Lakers
With the Rockets’ season on the brink, who must step up to survive Game 5 against the Lakers without Kevin Durant?
Sports Illustrated
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These Were The Most Stolen Cars Of 2025
Thieves stole fewer cars in 2025 than in the year prior. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB), owners reported 659,880 stolen vehicles, a 23 percent decrease. Thieves targeted certain makes and models over others, with a vehicle stolen every 48 seconds.
Motor1
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These Dangerous Youth ATVs Just Got Recalled After One Kid Died
If you have a Rex110 or a Sierra110 youth ATV in any color in your home, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has declared them unsafe.
RideApart
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Bears Rookie Had Message for Fans After Emotionless Reaction to Draft Selection Went Viral
Malik Muhammad II wanted to clear the air about his viral reaction.
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Scoop: White House workshops plan to bring back Anthropic
One source described the efforts as a way to "save face and bring em back in."
Axios
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Chinese EVs Can Now Project Entire Movies From Their Headlights
Huawei's latest EV party trick is a full-color projection from the headlight of a car. China's newest tech is just one way America's cars are falling behind.
InsideEVs
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Axios Finish Line: Make AI remember you
It's not broken. You just haven't taught it to remember you.
Axios
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The 'Invincible' Game Introduces A Terrifying Timeline Twist
'Invincible VS,' the upcoming fighting game based on the Amazon TV adaptation, presents a dire alternate look at Mark Grayson's superhero career.
Inverse
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GM’s Next-Gen Super Cruise Is Training On ‘100 Years Of Human Driving’ Every Day
The company wants to launch 'eyes-off' highway autonomy in 2028. Here's how it plans to get there, according to CEO Mary Barra.
InsideEVs
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Dealerships Are 'Terrified' Direct Sales Might Be The Future
Direct-to-consumer car sales are gaining traction across the U.S. as brands like Rivian and Scout continue to challenge existing state-level limitations.
InsideEVs
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Exclusive: OpenAI, Anthropic meet with House Homeland Security behind closed doors on cyber threats
This is the first time lawmakers have appeared to have engaged with the AI giants on the cyber threats posed by their new models.
Axios
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GM Hits 1 Billion Hands-Free Miles, Will Drop Google Gemini Into 4 Million Cars
The American auto giant is now on track to exceed 850,000 Super Cruise users by the end of the year.
InsideEVs
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A Defunct EV Startup’s Assets Are Up For Grabs, Including 20 Electric Trucks
Bollinger Motors went belly up last year, and its inventory is being auctioned off, potentially at great prices.
InsideEVs
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Ford’s Souped-Up Mustang Cobra Jet Is Now The Fastest EV On The Quarter Mile
With no less than 2,200 horsepower going to the rear wheels, engineers had to use a transmission that is usually used in gas cars.
InsideEVs
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Dogs’ brains began to shrink at least 5,000 years ago, study finds
Research offers insights into domestication of dogs but it remains unclear why they ended up with smaller brains than wolves
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
NASA chief Jared Isaacman says he's fighting for Pluto: 'I am very much in the camp of 'make Pluto a planet again'
Should Pluto be a bona fide planet again? NASA is working to "revisit the discussion" on Pluto's planethood status, according to agency chief Jared Isaacman.
Space
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These astronauts are trying to uphold the US Constitution: 'We need to make sure that people are using facts and evidence'
When we build things on wonder, it naturally opens the mind.
Space
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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to childhood leukemia, research suggests
Found in clothing, food packaging, cosmetics, the widespread use of PFAS is increasingly being associated with environmental and health concerns
The Independent UK
4 min read
Artemis 3 SLS rocket's core stage arrives in Florida for 2027 launch (photo)
The core stage for NASA's Artemis 3 rocket arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday (April 27), completing a barge journey of 900 miles (1,450 kilometers).
Space
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Clean up Rebel scum in the upcoming Star Wars DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2
Use the Force... and soap and water.
Space
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The quest for extraterrestrial life shouldn’t be scoffed at
Letters: Readers respond to an article by Daniel Lavelle about his alien chasing expedition in the US
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk finally flying to ISS after Boeing Starliner mishap: 'I'm committed to making the most of this unique opportunity'
Just two weeks after Canada made history on the Artemis 2 moon mission, Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk was assigned to the upcoming Crew-13 mission to the ISS.
Space
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Fossil reveals 180 million-year-old dolphin-like sea monster that survived despite injuries
Injuries to reptile’s shoulder and jaw joints likely made its life difficult
The Independent UK
4 min read
Artemis 2 heat shield is a sunken treasure in the ocean | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2026
This eerie image shows the heat shield following splashdown.
Space
2 min read
Country diary: The simple pleasure of watching beetles doing a barn dance
West Dartmoor, Devon: On the moor, every puddle and pool is quivering with whirligig beetles, carving circles and rotating in pairs
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds
Scientists find annual sea surface temperatures across Europe reached highest levels recorded, while deadly wildfires set large parts of continent ablaze
The Guardian - UK
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Stranded whale Timmy swims on to barge in German rescue attempt
Rescuers hope to move young male humpback from Baltic to North Sea after being stranded for a month near Lübeck
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Middle East crisis could cost world $1tn while oil firms make ‘obscene’ profit, analysis finds
Climate group calls for urgent windfall tax on excess fossil fuel profits, as delegates tell Colombia conference their nations are suffering
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Colombia conference aims for ‘more honest conversation' to speed fossil fuel exit
More than 50 countries are meeting in Colombia on Tuesday to push forward plans for phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels – with new urgency driven by geopolitical tensions.
Radio France Internationale
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Country diary: Urban peregrines are not fussy eaters
Stevenage, Hertfordshire: Thanks to Andy, who scrabbles around on the pavement, we know that pigeons are just for starters
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Export tax push runs out of gas as budget hopes dashed
Furious lobbying for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports is failing to sway the federal government, which is ruling out the measure for the upcoming budget.
AAP
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Industrial chicken producer hits out over Wye and Usk river pollution claim
Lawyers for Avara Foods and Freemans of Newent say legal claim backed by 1,300 people is ‘entirely inferential’
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Midnight Oil frontman leads 'great Australian mission'
Musician, activist and former politician Peter Garrett is hoping to usher in the next generation of Australians to care for the land as he begins a new role.
AAP
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Fate of critical ocean currents is in our hands
Letters: Andrew Watson and Phil Williamson respond to an article by George Monbiot about the weakening of a crucial Atlantic system
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
A new long-distance walking trail in Wales takes in gorges, ruined abbeys and sweeping sands
From the Cambrian Mountains to Cardigan Bay, the 83-mile Teifi Valley Trail is a grassroots initiative designed to revive a once-thriving area
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
American Airlines refused to engage in a possible merger with United, CEO says
‘American Airlines is not engaged with or interested in any discussions regarding a merger with United Airlines,’ the company said earlier this month
The Independent UK
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Share a tip on a favourite holiday in the UK
Tell us about a great place for a UK break – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
The Guardian - UK
2 min read
Forget Florence: six of the best towns in Tuscany to escape overtourism
Beyond the Tuscan capital, there are exquisite towns with Medici fortresses, stunning frescoes, Roman amphitheatres – and not a selfie stick in sight
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Why Laura Brown still harbours a love of Sydney
A smile from a quokka at the wildlife park, the freshest fish at Margaret and a nap on Bronte Beach remind the fashion editor of the joys of her home city
Evening Standard
5 min read
Perfect Padua and a Greek theatre in Sicily: readers’ favourite places in Italy
From cycling in the Cinque Terre to sipping espresso at a secret spot overlooking the Colosseum, here are some of your Italian highlights
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
From Milan to Lake Como: why Italy's dual escape never disappoints
The opening of the Lake Como EDITION makes the case for a jaunt to Lombardy
Evening Standard
9 min read
A fashion-lover’s guide to Antwerp, Europe’s alternative style capital
In the 1980s ‘the Antwerp Six’ put Flanders on the fashion map. Now a major new exhibition celebrates the designers’ legacy and provides the perfect excuse to visit Belgium’s vibrant second city
The Guardian - UK
9 min read
This country house hotel just outside of London is the perfect rural weekend escape
HOTELS: The Grove is one of the UK’s most Instagrammed hotels, but what is it like in the flesh? Lizzie Edmonds and her family check in to the Hertfordshire hotel to find out
The Independent UK
6 min read
‘The horror – 14 alarms in the morning’: backpacker hostels evolve as young people seek privacy over packed dorms
Out with wild parties, in with soft lighting and wellness centres. Welcome to the new age of backpacking
The Guardian - AU
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