Excessive heat suspected as cause of death after six bodies found in rail car near Laredo
Officials said one victim found in a Union Pacific car was from Mexico and another was from Honduras. Five men and a woman are among the dead.
The Texas Tribune
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Trump to Axios: "I don't like" Iran's peace plan response
The U.S. hoped for a sign a deal was getting close. Trump's reaction suggests the opposite.
Axios
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'No apology': quarantine for Aussies on virus-hit ship
To prevent the spread of a deadly virus, four citizens and a permanent resident returning from a plagued cruise will be placed in an official isolation centre.
AAP
4 min read
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
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How Much Has the Iran War Actually Cost? A Lot More Than $25 Billion.
Direct military costs have exceeded $70 billion by one estimate, and Americans have paid more than $37 billion in higher energy costs since the war began.
Reason
5 min read
Acushnet Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF) reported a positive start to 2026, with first-quarter sales and adjusted earnings growth driven by strength in Titleist golf equipment and golf gear, while management maintained its full-year outlook amid tariff and macroeconomic uncertainty. The golf products company said worl
MarketBeat
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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
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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
3 min read
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
Excessive heat suspected as cause of death after six bodies found in rail car near Laredo
Officials said one victim found in a Union Pacific car was from Mexico and another was from Honduras. Five men and a woman are among the dead.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Trump to Axios: "I don't like" Iran's peace plan response
The U.S. hoped for a sign a deal was getting close. Trump's reaction suggests the opposite.
Axios
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'No apology': quarantine for Aussies on virus-hit ship
To prevent the spread of a deadly virus, four citizens and a permanent resident returning from a plagued cruise will be placed in an official isolation centre.
AAP
4 min read
Biden to fight DOJ's release of ghostwriter tapes
Trump's DOJ wants to release them to Congress.
Axios
3 min read
Little Ripper: Herbert's $5.5 million LIV Golf triumph
Australian Lucas Herbert is $5.5 million richer and off to the US Open after a stirring four-shot victory at LIV Golf Virginia in Washington DC.
AAP
4 min read
Scoop: Josh Shapiro quietly tries to derail AOC-backed progressive House candidate
The May 19 primary is shaping up as an early test of strength for the two potential rivals.
Axios
5 min read
Inglis ramps up IPL magic but upstaged by 13-ball 50
Josh Inglis is the latest Australian batter to shine in the IPL but even his magic paled in comparison to a 13-ball half-century from Chennai's Urvil Patel.
AAP
4 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
3 min read
Big Bend border wall plans canceled 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
4 min read
JAN Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Janus Living Inc. JAN (NYSE:JAN) used its inaugural earnings call as a standalone public company to highlight a strong first quarter of 2026, a debt-free balance sheet and an acquisition pipeline that management said could materially expand the senior housing REIT’s portfolio. President and Chief E
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"Momflation" is changing how we celebrate Mother's Day
Americans are still willing to spend on special occasions — just more selectively.
Axios
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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
How Much Has the Iran War Actually Cost? A Lot More Than $25 Billion.
Direct military costs have exceeded $70 billion by one estimate, and Americans have paid more than $37 billion in higher energy costs since the war began.
Reason
5 min read
Suburban poverty traps America's senior citizens
Where seniors go broke and no one's watching.
Axios
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Ted Turner, Entrepreneur of His Age
The creative destruction triggered by Ted Turner's wild gambits left the tyranny of licensed, bureaucratic TV in rubble.
Reason
9 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
7 min read
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
UT-Austin defends its handling of pro-Palestinian protest in federal trial
Student Ammer Qaddumi is suing the university after he was suspended for his involvement in the 2024 demonstrations, calling it a violation of his free speech rights.
The Texas Tribune
5 min read
With Trump and Talarico aligned on a gas tax holiday, Cornyn gets on board
James Talarico, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, has pushed to suspend the federal gas tax amid soaring fuel costs. Cornyn previously opposed the idea.
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Texas public schools see first non-pandemic enrollment drop in decades
Latino children accounted for the vast majority of students who left public schools this year, according to a new analysis.
The Texas Tribune
5 min read
Excessive heat suspected as cause of death after six bodies found in rail car near Laredo
Officials said one victim found in a Union Pacific car was from Mexico and another was from Honduras. Five men and a woman are among the dead.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Federal appeals court temporarily halts execution of Texas death row inmate Edward Busby
Thursday’s execution was blocked by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals “pending further order” from the court.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Texas took their licenses. Now these immigrant truckers face lost livelihoods, sense of betrayal
Texas was among the first states to heed Trump administration directives to revoke commercial driver’s licenses from some immigrants as a safety measure.
The Texas Tribune
13 min read
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill draws GOP support — and backlash
The latest version of the El Paso Democrat’s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it more palatable to Republicans. Some have gotten on board, but others are firmly opposed.
The Texas Tribune
12 min read
Teachers with national certification earn more, but Texas is questioning its worth
The National Board Certification is widely considered the most demanding for teachers. Texas leaders are examining whether it fits the state’s merit-based system.
The Texas Tribune
12 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 canceled 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
4 min read
Trump weighs military action against Iran with ceasefire "on life support"
The president and his national security team meet to discuss next steps.
Axios
4 min read
Trump to Axios: "I don't like" Iran's peace plan response
The U.S. hoped for a sign a deal was getting close. Trump's reaction suggests the opposite.
Axios
4 min read
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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
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 17-23 includes Derek Hough and Naomi Campbell
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of May 17-23 include “Dancing With the Stars” veteran Derek Hough, musician Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails and country singer George Strait
The Independent UK
7 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
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
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
2 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
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
Trump's and Rubio's escalating rhetoric show a Cuban invasion could be imminent
Increased U.S. military activity near Cuba is adding to fears of a broader confrontation.
Axios
4 min read
"Man Pleads Guilty to 'Doxxing' Home Address of United States Supreme Court Justice" with Intent to Threaten or Incite Violence
From Wednesday's Justice Department press release: Kyle Andrew Edwards, 59, of Alexander, N.C., appeared in federal court today and pleaded… The post "Man Pleads Guilty to 'Doxxing' Home Address of United States Supreme Court Justice" with Intent to Threaten or Incite Violence appeared first on Reason.com.
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Johnson to address Senate Republicans amid escalating tensions
Johnson is expected to emphasize the need for open lines of communication.
Axios
3 min read
Inside the wild $25 million fight to oust top GOP Trump critic Thomas Massie
One group is running ads depicting Jewish billionaire Paul Singer with a rainbow Star of David.
Axios
5 min read
"New York Recognizes No Tort of 'Misgendering'"
The losing party on this had argued, "[The other party's lawyer] gives up the ghost as a transphobe twisting the First Amendment to mean, in effect, 'Intentionally misgendering you is free, not hate, speech,' a hollow, disingenuous notion echoing willfully ignorant, intellectually dishonest predators who weaponize incompetence as our social…
Reason
4 min read
Iran, China and AI collide in Trump's legacy-defining week
The coming days carry stakes measured in decades.
Axios
4 min read
Heroes of 1776 Shows That Remembering the Past Is Key to Progress
Neil Gorsuch's new book reminds us that to accelerate progress, we must first acknowledge the progress that has already occurred.
Reason
7 min read
Suburban poverty traps America's senior citizens
Where seniors go broke and no one's watching.
Axios
3 min read
N.Y. Court Blocks Rape Accusers from Repeating Their Allegedly False Accusations
From Judge Gerald Lebovits (Manhattan trial court) in Tuesday's Garlington v. Austin: In this action, plaintiff, Erik Garlington, brings claims… The post N.Y. Court Blocks Rape Accusers from Repeating Their Allegedly False Accusations appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason
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Dan Bongino Wins Defamation Case Brought by Parler Ex-CEO
From NDMAscendant, LLC v. Matze, decided Thursday by the Nevada Supreme Court (Justices Kristina Pickering, Elissa Cadish, and Patricia Lee):… The post Dan Bongino Wins Defamation Case Brought by Parler Ex-CEO appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason
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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
‘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 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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I was afraid to make a submission to the antisemitism royal commission. But silence has consequences too
I work in a sector that speaks out on racism and human rights, yet on this issue I have felt the boundaries of acceptable speech narrow around me
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
RBA governor’s frank message on the economy is the biggest shock
Michele Bullock drops her usual caution to spell out the threat of higher prices and lower growth
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
In this machine age we must hold on to imperfect writing. It is not flawed. It is human
We need the mess of it all. Without it, what remains are sentences that are technically flawless but emotionally vacant
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
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
'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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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
6 min read
(PHOTOS) Rafael Amaya Looks Darker and More Dangerous in New El Señor de los Cielos
Rafael Amaya is back in black, black soul, and fans of El Señor de los Cielos are already treating the first official images from Season 10 like a major television event.
Latin Times
5 min read
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
Netflix Just Quietly Released The Best Spy Thriller Of The Year
'Legends' tells the true story of British Customs agents going deep cover in a gripping Netflix series.
Inverse
4 min read
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
5 min read
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
6 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
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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
Khaled Sabsabi is finally at the Venice Biennale: ‘Being here is already a win’
Australia’s representative at the world’s biggest art show has not one but two works on show – a major achievement and happy ending to a year of controversy and protest
The Guardian - AU
7 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
Supreme Court extends freeze on abortion pill restrictions
The extension provides a reprieve for pharmacies, telehealth companies and clinicians.
Axios
2 min read
FDA cliffhanger: Will Marty Makary stay or go?
The stable part of President Trump's health bureaucracy has turned into a soap opera.
Axios
4 min read
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'Difficult' trip home for hantavirus cruise passengers
Five Australians stranded on a cruise ship hit by a deadly virus have completed the first leg of their long and complicated journey home.
AAP
3 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
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
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
Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Alvin Roth on Organ Markets
Roth explains why legalizing kidney sales can save lives.
Reason
6 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
'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
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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
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
West Ham vs Arsenal: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today
Gunners must not drop points against Hammers side fighting for their lives
Evening Standard
3 min read
How to watch Hull vs Millwall: TV channel and live stream for Championship play-off semi-final
Final place in Premier League up for grabs as Millwall target unlikely promotion
Evening Standard
2 min read
The rare feat Rory McIlroy almost completed on return to PGA Tour at Truist Championship
McIlroy made 17 pars before finally finding a birdie at his last hole of the first round at Quail Hollow
The Independent UK
3 min read
Unai Emery the man with the plan as Aston Villa reach Europa League final
Emery will try to win the competition for a fifth time against Freiburg on May 20.
The Independent UK
4 min read
Jensen Huang to college grads: "Run. Don't walk" toward AI
"No generation has entered the world with more powerful tools — or greater opportunities — than you."
Axios
2 min read
Slate Auto Gets One Step Closer To Building Its Affordable EV Truck
The company appears to have completed several milestones to begin production by the end of this year.
InsideEVs
3 min read
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This New Tech Completely Changes How The Brake Pedal Works
Brembo’s new fluid-free, brake-by-wire system is a big departure, and it’s already coming in a production car, but we don't know which one.
InsideEVs
3 min read
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
‘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
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
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
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
3 min read
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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
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
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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
How to drive progress on the green transition
Letters: Readers respond to an editorial on the need to speed up the shift to renewables
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Shark or sea monster? The Canadian marine mystery that still intrigues experts 90 years on
Debate continues to rage over whether a strange carcass found in 1937 was a new species or a basking shark. Either way, the case reveals how little is known about what lies beneath the waves
The Guardian - UK
9 min read
‘At a crossroads’: will piling-up crises force Europe to put brakes on SUV culture?
Bigger cars including electric can cause multiple harms, yet resistance to rise of US-style vehicles has had mixed support
The Guardian - UK
10 min read
Brownsville bajo la influencia
Los registros revelan cómo los intereses especiales del GNL han moldeado las decisiones de los líderes municipales y del condado para ignorar las preocupaciones de la comunidad de Laguna Madre respecto a la expansión de los combustibles fósiles.
Texas Observer
31 min read
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
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
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
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
