The U.S. and Iran near a breaking point

A spasm of violence between Iranian proxies and U.S. forces comes at a fraught moment for diplomacy.

ampproject.org

Time to Get Some Ranked-Choice Voting Results

Primary Day may have been one week ago, but many races across the city are still not decided because of ranked-choice voting.

nytimes.com

Gulf Countries See Spike In E-Commerce Activity And Innovation

With the world slowly emerging from the COVID-19 crisis, one of the most promising signs for economic recovery is emerging from the Middle East, and specifically, from the Gulf region.

forbes.com

Prince Harry Wants Prince William Reconciliation but Meghan Markle Won't Budge

Prince Harry is ready to admit his own mistakes of "sheer temper," but Meghan Markle is "sticking to her guns" over bullying allegations, a royal historian tells Newsweek.

newsweek.com

EU asylum applications drop due to COVID, not lower demand

The European Union’s asylum agency says the number of people seeking international protection in Europe hit its lowest level last year since 2013

go.com

Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau Bet on Stanley Cup Final Outcome: 'You're on Pal'

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 in Game 1 on Monday night.

newsweek.com

Chris Whitty: England's chief medical officer harassed by members of the public

Police are investigating video footage which appears to show England's chief medical officer being harassed by two men in a London park.

euronews.com

Europe Markets: Reflation trade helps European stocks edge higher even as Delta variant concerns mount

European stocks pushed higher on Tuesday, led upward by shares in companies set to benefit from economic growth and a rise in inflation, even as concerns around the more contagious Delta variant...

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Delta Variant Drives New Lockdowns in Asia and Australia

Bangladesh and Malaysia are among the countries scrambling to contain outbreaks as slow vaccination campaigns leave populations vulnerable. Here’s the latest.

nytimes.com

Breyer watch intensifies as Supreme Court term nears its close

Justice Stephen Breyer has taken a commanding role in the final days of the Supreme Court session, writing decisions preserving Obamacare and bolstering student free speech and, when conservatives...

cnn.com

10 Things in Politics: Trump Org execs can't stomach prison time

Summary List PlacementWelcome back to 10 Things in Politics. Sign up here to receive this newsletter. Send tips to bgriffiths@insider.com or tweet me at @BrentGriffiths. Here's what we're talking...

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England Must Be Brave When Taking On Germany In The European Championship

Why England must be brave against Germany and progress to the quarter-finals.

forbes.com

House votes to remove Confederate statues and replace Roger B. Taney bust

The House will vote Tuesday on a resolution to expel Confederate statues and replace the Capitol's bust of Roger B. Taney, the chief justice who wrote the Dred Scott decision, with one honoring...

cnn.com

Google beefs up Play Store developer verification in response to scams

Google is working to enhance the integrity of the Play Store by adding new restrictions and safeguards to developer accounts. Google Play Store developers will soon have to verify their email...

theverge.com

Toyota Defends Donating To Republicans Who Refused To Certify The 2020 Election

The automaker's terrible excuse sparked calls for a boycott of the company.

huffpost.com

Kelley Blue Book: A classic Ford truck, just smaller and under $20k: the Ford Maverick hybrid

Small trucks are back at last, and the new Maverick has classic Ford truck looks, seating for five and a flexible bed.

marketwatch.com

These 3 Stocks Will Plunge 50% or More -- If You Believe Wall Street's Bears

Will short-sellers get proven right on these companies?

fool.com

European stocks climb on second-quarter earnings optimism

Investors look beyond the intensifying spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19

ft.com

Karlovy Vary Unveils Official Selection, Retrospective, Industry Programs

The Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, Central and Eastern Europe’s leading movie event, unveiled the selection for its Official Selection, Retrospective, and industry programs Tuesday. This...

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Pennsylvania Republicans Look To Evade A Veto And Enact Voter ID By Ballot Measure

The state's GOP lawmakers want to amend Pennsylvania's constitution to include a voter ID requirement — a process that requires victory on a statewide ballot measure.

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Why FEMA Aid Is Unavailable To Many Who Need It The Most

The people who need help the most after disasters are least able to get it from the federal government. Internal records show that FEMA knows it has a problem.

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Hitmen, Bunkers & Bondage: Inside the Case of Washington Baby Doctor Ronald Ilg

The petition for a restraining order, from a woman in Spokane, Washington, is straight to the point. She and the respondent, a man named Ron Ilg, are going through a difficult divorce, and she is...

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Biden seeks support for infrastructure deal after bungled rollout

Efforts to secure political and public backing for $1tn bill hindered by president’s unforced error

ft.com

It’s Not Too Late for a Fourth of July Travel Deal

Squeezed by holiday economics, what’s a last-minute, budget-minded traveler to do? Think like a contrarian: Go where the masses aren’t.

nytimes.com

Markets Work, but Untangling Global Supply Chains Takes Time

Decisions made early in the pandemic are having lasting effects on the ability of industries to fulfill surging demand.

nytimes.com

Axios-Ipsos poll: Vaccine puts the sparks back in July 4

Data: Axios/Ipsos poll; Chart: Michelle McGhee/AxiosJust four in 10 Americans say attending a Fourth of July celebration this year feels risky — about half as many as a year ago, according to the...

axios.com

The Little-Known Practice Forcing Asylum-Seekers to Work With Corrupt Cops

Jane Doe and her son crossed the U.S. border out of desperate fear for their lives.For years prior, they lived peacefully in a town in Mexico, while Jane’s husband worked in the United States to...

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Kirsty Gibson's fund beat 99% of its peers last year. The Baillie Gifford portfolio manager...

Summary List PlacementMoney management might not seem like the most desirable career path for someone who studied carbon management in graduate school. But Kirsty Gibson had a great reason to join...

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Tencent-backed Linklogis, Sunway to jointly seek Malaysia digital bank licence

Malaysian conglomerate Sunway Bhd has teamed up with Tencent-backed Chinese fintech firm Linklogis Inc and Bangkok Bank PCL to apply for a Malaysian digital bank licence, two sources with...

yahoo.com

Wisconsin parents can select gender-neutral option on birth certificates

Wisconsin parents will soon be able to select a gender-neutral option on birth certificates that was praised by the state's governor and criticized by opponents.

foxnews.com

Sumitomo Metal sees global nickel demand for battery use to rise 18% in 2021

Global demand of nickel used in batteries is expected to rise 18% this year from 2020, backed by strong sales of electric-vehicles (EVs) in China, Sumitomo Metal Mining, Japan's biggest nickel...

yahoo.com

Bruno Candé: Portuguese man convicted of racist murder of black actor

A Portuguese court has sentenced a 76-year-old man to more than 22 years in prison for the racist murder of black actor Bruno Candé.

euronews.com

Singapore Shows the Way Out of Pandemic Policies for Asia

Countries that made zero-Covid strategies work in 2020 will have to change tack now that large-scale vaccination is a reality, and should start preparing to do so now.

wsj.com

Russia targets investigative journalists with raids

Russian authorities have raided the apartments of several investigative journalists and their family members, a move that comes amid mounting pressure on Russia’s independent media outlets

go.com

Miami condo collapse prompts questions over role of climate change

Experts suggest vulnerability of south Florida to rising seas could lead to destabilization of further buildingsThe shocking collapse of a 12-storey building in the Miami area last week has raised...

theguardian.com

What happens if the Trump Organization is found guilty of fraud?

Trump is at least $1 billion in debt, according to a Forbes investigation

salon.com

Bullshit Science

"We find that those more skilled in producing satisfying and seemingly accurate bullshit score higher on measures of cognitive ability and are perceived by others as more intelligent ... Overall,...

metafilter.com

A COVID Outbreak Sparked by Partying Teens Leads to 5,000 Being Quarantined in Spain

Teens celebrating the end of university entrance exams created a “perfect breeding ground” for COVID, an official said

time.com

The Supreme Court rules that marijuana is just a plant and you have the right to grow it at home [Hero]

theguardian.com

Building Permanent and Censorship-Resistant Blog with Ethereum ENS and IPFS

pawelurbanek.com

Louisiana couple shocked after bank mistakenly deposits $50B into account: report

A Louisiana husband and wife were left stunned this month after they discovered $50 billion had been accidentally deposited into a family account, according to reports Sunday.

foxnews.com

Euro 2020: England and Germany collide after France stunned

Get all the latest news before Tuesday’s last-16 tiesThe Fiver: sign up and get our free daily football emailGet in touch! Email Tom, tweet him here or post BTL 9.14am BST A bit of French media...

theguardian.com

CNN Analyst Torches Barr: Watched The House Burn Down Then 'Tossed His Drink On It'

Elie Honig, a former federal prosecutor, bashed Bill Barr's efforts at "image rehabilitation" after advancing Trump's big lie.

huffpost.com

Why Specs Matter (2004)

archive.org

Global Drama Curator Walter Presents Launches in Latin America Through Streaming Service CiND!E...

Global Series Network is set to launch its international drama VOD offering Walter Presents on DMD’s Latin American streaming service CiND!E. The steaming service, which offers a curated selection...

variety.com

Sanofi Bets on mRNA Vaccines After Covid-19 Pandemic Shows Worth

Sanofi, one of the world’s biggest vaccine makers, plans to invest some $477 million a year to catch up in the new gene-based technology.

wsj.com

Group seeks to open Salsa Museum in the Bronx, hopes all local residents will chip in [Cool]

fark.com

18 Kitchen Tricks That Future Generations Might Even Want to Use

People have always cooked food and it seems impossible to invent anything new. However, there are still some amazing people that manage to look at the most ordinary things from a totally new angle.

brightside.me

Faasly.io: Find and fix the root cause of serverless production issues

Discussion | Link

faasly.io

India's new loan guarantees may have limited impact on the Covid-hit economy

India announced a slew of measures on Monday to support its Covid-struck economy, which includes providing loan guarantees of around $35 billion.

cnbc.com

Nikon's Z FC mirrorless camera recalls the glory days of 35mm film

Nikon is taking a trip back to its glory days of 35mm film photography with its second Z-series APS-C (DX) mirrorless camera, the Z FC. Designed to evoke the company's famous FM2 SLR from the...

engadget.com

Massless Media API: RESTful API for Images, Documents, & Videos

“ Massless has developed applications across AR/VR, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Web. We know how hard graphics is and the pain of supporting media across multiple platforms....

massless.io

Miami-Area Condo Board President Warned of Need for Repairs in April Letter

Miami-Area Condo Board President Warned of Need for Repairs in April Letter  The Wall Street JournalWEB EXTRA: Search Member Fell 25 Feet While Working On Condo Collapse Debris  CBS MiamiAt least...

wsj.com

Monty Williams says 'desperation has to be there' for Phoenix Suns to close out LA Clippers in Game 6

Monty Williams says 'desperation has to be there' for Phoenix Suns to close out LA Clippers in Game 6  ESPN#4 CLIPPERS at #2 SUNS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | June 28, 2021  NBAPaul George and the...

espn.com

Death toll From Florida condo collapse reaches 11 with 150 still missing

The search for survivors among the rubble of a Surfside, Florida, condo entered a sixth day Tuesday, with the 11 bodies recovered from the partial collapse of the 12-story building and 150 people...

axios.com

James Corden 'Spill Your Guts' Petition Organizer Getting Death Threats

The woman behind the petition demanding James Corden kill his 'Spill Your Guts' segment on the "Late Late Show" says she's facing tons of backlash ... including threats to her life. Kim Saira, who...

tmz.com

Northern Trust: Over 9,000 patients contacted in review

The Northern Trust is reviewing the work of a consultant radiologist after concerns were raised.

bbc.co.uk

Police investigating after Chris Whitty accosted in park

A video shared online appears to show two men laughing and jeering at England's chief medical officer.

bbc.co.uk

Pelosi introduces bill to set up January 6 select committee

Pelosi is considering including a Republican among her appointments to a select committee to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

cbsnews.com

Just 27 Really Cool Pet Products You've Probably Never Seen Before

Warning: cute photos of dogs, cats, birds, and more pets enjoying fun products ahead.

buzzfeed.com

NASA looks at Louisiana delta system, eyes global forecasts

MIKE ISLAND, La. (AP) — Erosion, sinking land and sea rise from climate change have killed the Louisiana woods where a 41-year-old Native American chief played as a child. Not far away in the...

apnews.com

Newsom sues to fix a 'good faith mistake' and place party preference on recall ballot

Gov. Gavin Newsom says his lawyer failed to list his party preference in responding to the notice of intent to recall. He wants it on the recall ballot.

latimes.com

Education software company Instructure files for a US IPO, reporting $94M in revenue in quarter...

The edtech company Instructure is planning an IPO again, but warns it has “a history of losses.”

edscoop.com

Amazon is reportedly using algorithms to fire Flex delivery drivers

Amazon's contract Flex delivery driver fleet already has to deal with various indignities, and you can now add the fact that they can be hired — and fired — by algorithms, according to a Bloomberg...

engadget.com

Newsom signs into law extension of California eviction protections, rent relief

The governor acted just hours after both houses of the Legislature approved the bill extending the eviction protections through Sept. 30.

latimes.com

Historic day for freedoms' as Mexico decriminalises marijuana for personal use

After a landmark court ruling, Mexicans who want to smoke marijuana or grow plants for their own use can ask for a government permit.

abc.net.au

We Tried A Whole Ton Of Dishes From The Cheesecake Factory

The Everest of chain restaurant reviews: here's what is and isn't worth ordering at The Cheesecake Factory.

uproxx.com

Stephen Jackson Breaks Down While Talking George Floyd, 'The Tears Will Never Go Away'

Stephen Jackson says "the tears will never go away" when it comes to George Floyd ... with the ex-NBAer breaking down as he opened up about his close friend's death. Of course, Jackson and Floyd...

tmz.com

A 58-Year-Old Lady Creates Magical Costumes That Can Transport You to Another World

Meet Marina Badianova, a 58-year-old from St. Petersburg, Russia, who’s turned her life into a fantasy in the most literal sense. She sews life into numerous characters, both from existing works...

brightside.me

It's imminent: After nearly 20 years US to leave Bagram

BAGRAM, Afghanistan (AP) — For nearly 20 years, Bagram Airfield was the heart of American military power in Afghanistan, a sprawling mini-city behind fences and blast walls just an hour’s drive...

apnews.com

Why some of the world's biggest companies are increasingly worried about water scarcity

Major companies from across a range of sectors are increasingly concerned about the cost and availability of the world's ultimate renewable resource: water.

cnbc.com

Why some of the world's biggest companies are increasingly worried about water scarcity

Why some of the world's biggest companies are increasingly worried about water scarcity  CNBC

cnbc.com

Google takes down maps made by Thai right-wingers targeting free speech activists

The effort was led by a royalist activist who planned to report everyone on the maps to police for insulting the monarchy. He sees it as 'psychological' warfare against critics of the king.

ampproject.org

NBA Fans Are Finally Seeing the Paul George They Were Promised

On Monday, in the Los Angeles Clippers' 116-102 road win over the Phoenix Suns, forward Paul George put together one of the best stat lines in the history of the conference finals...

bleacherreport.com

Mexico supreme court strikes down laws that ban use of recreational marijuana

Adults will be able to apply for permits to grow and consume cannabis after decision that moves country toward legalisation

theguardian.com

We have a massive opportunity determine the future of leadership right now

An associate professor of the New School points out that the current escalation of public trust in leaders gives a once-in-a-generation opportunity to wield their power in the service of social...

fastcompany.com

Miami-Area Condo Board President Warned of Need for Repairs in April Letter

Miami-Area Condo Board President Warned of Need for Repairs in April Letter  The Wall Street Journal'Significantly worse': Doomed Miami condo's concrete deterioration was accelerating in April,...

wsj.com

Nikon’s Z FC is a film camera revival in mirrorless form

Nikon is going all-in on the retro aesthetic with its latest Z-series mirrorless camera. The company says the new Z FC, officially styled “Z fc,” is designed specifically to evoke its FM2 film SLR...

theverge.com

California adds 5 states to state-funded travel ban over anti-LGBTQ laws

Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia join 12 other states on California's state-funded travel restriction list.

cbsnews.com

Clippers' DeMarcus Cousins Calls Out 'Trolling Bulls--t' Directed at Paul George

Los Angeles Clippers star DeMarcus Cousins came to his teammate's defense after Paul George dropped 41 points and 13 rebounds in a 116-102 victory over the...

bleacherreport.com

LiveXLive Media, Inc. (LIVX) Q4 2021 Earnings Call Transcript

LIVX earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2021.

fool.com

Fed up teachers, here's a change of pace that lets you teach English around the world

In a job that already faces major challenges in terms of both pay and respect, the past year has only amplified the tough career path for those in one of America's most vital professions:...

boingboing.net

36 Kitchen Products That Are Helpful, Under $20, And Have Great Reviews

Cheap culinary finds with a major payoff.

buzzfeed.com

Freed From COVID Restrictions, Big U.S. Banks Hike Dividends

It's a sign banks at the moment see few places to put profits other than back into the hands of shareholders

time.com

Los Angeles health officials call for indoor mask-wearing regardless of vaccination over spread...

Health officials in Los Angeles strongly urged all residents to wear masks indoors in public spaces, regardless of whether they are vaccinated, over the rise of the coronavirus delta...

theblaze.com

Sources: Facebook to roll out its newsletter product, called Bulletin, on Tuesday, and has...

cnn.com

WaPo nails Biden with four Pinocchios on 2nd Amendment: 'Everything in that statement is wrong'

President Joe Biden got nailed by the Washington Post fact-checker over a very dubious statement he made about the Second Amendment right to bear arms. The president made the claim last week in...

theblaze.com

Girlfriend Collective’s Loyalty Program Comes With 20% Off For A Limited Time

When we cracked open our eyes this morning and saw “Girlfriend Collective is having a Loyalty Sale” in our inboxes, we thought we were still dreaming. But after a pinch, a scroll, and a click we...

refinery29.com

Belgium powers ahead in European Union's vaccination race

About three-quarters of adults have gotten at least one jab.

politico.eu

Baloney

Looking to inject some controversy into your 4th of July BBQ? Introducing the grilling innovation that pretty much no one asked for... The round dog.

metafilter.com

These Are the Best 4th of July Sales Worth Shopping Today [Updating]

We've found deals up to 60% off on top tech toys, home appliances, mattresses and more

rollingstone.com

Federal employees give their agencies high marks for meeting their pandemic needs

A new report shows that federal employers largely supported the mental and physical well-being of workers.

politico.com

Simone Biles' long history of making history: A timeline of her medals, moves and leadership

Biles path to Tokyo is a legacy as an athlete and role model that extends far beyond her dominance on that mat

salon.com

Juul to pay $40 million in North Carolina teen vaping suit settlement

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein had accused Juul of unfair and deceptive marketing practices targeting young people to use it vaping products, which delivers addictive nicotine.

pbs.org

Politics Podcast: Why Biden Wants A Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan

A bipartisan coalition of ten senators, with the support of President Joe Biden, announced a $600 billion infrastructure plan last week. In this installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics...

fivethirtyeight.com

Here's where search and rescue efforts stand 5 days since Surfside condo collapse

The confirmed death toll from a tragic condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida rose to 11 people Monday. More than 150 others are still missing. While rescue teams have been searching the...

pbs.org

Missing Out on MCU Easter Eggs? Here’s Every Marvel Movie to See Before Watching ‘Loki’

Alternate timelines, different Loki variants — if you don't want to binge-watch the entire MCU, here are the films you'll need to catch up on to understand 'Loki'

rollingstone.com

Skirted local codes with penthouse

wsj.com

Condo collapse in miami triggers fear in coastal cities..

yahoo.com

The FTC’s antitrust complaint against Facebook has been dismissed

Some politicians have viewed the ruling as a call for Congress to update aged antitrust laws. The antitrust push targeting Facebook hit a significant roadblock on Monday when a federal court...

vox.com

The 13 Best Basketball Movies Of All Time, Ranked

From 'Space Jam' to 'Love And Basketball' and the trash talk glory of 'White Men Can't Jump,' we broke down the best basketball movies.

uproxx.com

The Story Behind Luca’s Whale Carcass

Uncle Ugo owes a debt to both David Attenborough and Sacha Baron Cohen.

slate.com

The hilarious reflection in Bill de Blasio's sunglasses shows what he's really checking out

Wearing a floral vacation shirt and the widest grin ever, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted "The future of New York City is so bright I gotta wear shades!" But if you look into the reflection...

boingboing.net

Biden’s Bombing Campaign Is a Trumpian Assertion of Presidential Power

Trump’s berserk recklessness opened a window to rein in presidential war powers. Biden's actions show that window is now closed. The post Biden’s Bombing Campaign Is a Trumpian Assertion of...

theintercept.com

Get Up to 70% Off Sex Toys at Lovehoney's Summer Sale and Enjoy the 'Gasms

We love sex toys from Womanizer, Fleshlight, and more—and we love them even more when they're on saaale!

vice.com

Minnesota Sheriff Barricades Pipeline Resistance Camp's Driveway

“This is an outrageous and unlawful effort to blockade people who are engaged in protected First Amendment activity." The post Minnesota Sheriff Barricades Pipeline Resistance Camp’s Driveway...

theintercept.com

Bring Back Menus!

I am sick of the QR codes.

slate.com

Serena Williams Won’t Be At The Olympics

Serena Willams became the latest athlete to announce that she wouldn’t be competing at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo on Sunday night. The night before the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, which...

refinery29.com

In a Divided Country, Communal Living Redefines Togetherness

The traditional home is under renovation. Can people find meaning in groups?

longform.org

Tampa Teens Reported a Teacher’s Sexual Comments

Then a student’s life was upended.

longform.org

Politically Speaking

June 19–25 The Doldrums EditionContinue reading on Politically Speaking »

medium.com

How to Read E-Books for Free Without Pirating Them

Getting your hands on a good book to read is as easy as clicking “borrow” on your tablet. If you’re a slow adopter to the world of e-books, you should know that you can download thousands of...

lifehacker.com

Why Uruguay Lost Control of COVID

Health workers take care of a patient at a Covid-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), in a private hospital in Montevideo, in April 2021.

scientificamerican.com

Panská Skála in Kamenický Šenov, Czechia

A formation made of basaltic columns in the middle of gentle and green hills. Also called “Mansion Rock” because, from a distance, it resembles a castle. It can be viewed and climbed...

atlasobscura.com

Venmo’s new fees are frustrating people with side hustles

The payments platform says it’s protecting consumers, but small businesses are paying a price. Venmo is changing the way its fees work. The new model won’t affect everyone, but if you’ve been...

vox.com

How to Make Your Own Hummingbird Food (and Why You Should)

The hummingbird feeder I’ve hung on the porch is one of my unexpected joys in life. I originally hung it because hummingbirds kept checking out a certain spot—I’m convinced my house’s previous...

lifehacker.com

Mind Wandering While Driving Is Oddly Common

Researchers examined driving simulations with surprising results.Continue reading on Preoccupy Negative Thoughts »

medium.com

Fan Holding Sign Causes Major Tour De France Crash

A fan attempting to get the sign she was holding on camera stepped onto the Tour de France track, hitting a cyclist and causing a major crash that took out nearly an entire peloton of riders...

theonion.com

Whirring Sounds Heard Across Seattle As Tech Workers Overheat

theonion.com

Where Are The World's Millionaires?

The world has 56.1 million millionaires. The majority of them live in one of three countries.

qz.com

Let Giannis Take His Sweet Time to Shoot Free Throws

Minor rule pedantry is turning fans into hall monitors.

gq.com

Where to Buy Fancy Meat Online for Your Summer BBQs

Wanna pick up some wagyu for grilling, or seafood without the supermarket trip? Get it delivered from Umamicart, Rastelli's and other online stores.

vice.com

The Last — And Only — Foreign Scientist In The Wuhan Lab Speaks Out

Virologist Danielle Anderson paints a very different picture of the Wuhan Institute.

bloomberg.com

The Beginner's Guide to Vintage Metal T-Shirts

Vintage dealer Harry Cantwell shares his 10 favorite shirts of all time.

gq.com

SolarWinds Hackers Continue Assault With New Microsoft Breach

The company says the Nobelium hacking group compromised a support agent's computer and levied brute-force attacks against some of its customers.

wired.com

Hardtkapelle Wielenbach in Wielenbach, Germany

Located just east of Wielenbach, Hardtkapelle Wielenbach is a small chapel. North of this chapel, there is a way of the cross with 15 stations. But the most important and most unique feature of...

atlasobscura.com

Photos: Rescue Efforts Continue at Collapsed Florida Building

Over the weekend, the death toll following the partial collapse of a Florida apartment tower rose to ten, according to officials, with more than 150 people still listed as missing. Early on June...

theatlantic.com

The MLB Contender Nobody Saw Coming

Relative to preseason expectations, the two most impressive teams in baseball so far this season have probably been the San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox — a pair of clubs few thought would...

fivethirtyeight.com

IRS stimulus checks are still delayed for many and an unknown glitch may be to blame

The third Economic Impact Payment has been ensnarled by unidentified issues for untold numbers of Americans. The IRS denies it has a systemic problem. Like millions of frontline workers around the...

fastcompany.com

What Marxism and ‘Critical Race Theory’ Have in Common

“I’ve read Karl Marx. I’ve read Lenin. That doesn’t make me a Communist.” — General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaking to the House Armed Services Committee last...

theatlantic.com

Unprecedented Heat Wave in Pacific Northwest Driven by Climate Change

Portland residents fill a cooling center with a capacity of about 300 people at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

scientificamerican.com

Keep Track of All the U.S. Landmarks You’ve Seen With This Scratch-Off Map

Whether you've already traveled across the country or you're planning your next road trip, this scratch-off map of U.S. landmarks from Pop Chart will come in handy.

mentalfloss.com

The Wimbledon Crowd Gave A Standing Ovation For The Woman Who Helped Developed A COVID Vaccine

"An opening day on Centre Court with a difference."

buzzfeednews.com

People Swear That Mexican Coke Tastes Much Better

If you're convinced that a bottle of Mexican Coke tastes better than it's American counterpart, you're not alone.

mentalfloss.com

How Underground Fiber Optics Spy on Humans Moving Above

Vibrations from cars and pedestrians create unique signals in cables. Now scientists have used the trick to show how Covid-19 brought life to a halt.

wired.com

The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to revisit a lower court decision in Gavin Grimm’s favor...

The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to revisit a lower court decision in Gavin Grimm’s favor in a yearslong fight over what bathroom he could use at school.

buzzfeednews.com

Women in Science Propose Changes to Discriminatory Measures of Scientific Success

The scientists advocate shifting the current value system, which is biased against women and minorities, towards a more diverse and inclusive model

smithsonianmag.com

Documents Show Ivanka Trump Didn’t Testify Accurately in Inauguration Scandal Case

The Trump family has trouble with depositions. In 2007 testimony, Donald Trump was repeatedly shown to be a liar. In February, Donald Trump Jr. was deposed in the Trump inauguration scandal...

motherjones.com

An Ode to the New Ford Bronco

We drove Ford’s newest 4x4. And we loved it.

outsideonline.com

Can Scientists Map the Entire Seafloor by 2030?

Two non-profit organizations are betting that with the help of research institutions, private vessels and new technologies, they can do just that

smithsonianmag.com

Stop the Freakout Over Kids’ Screen Time

Hey, fellow parents of preschoolers: Raise your hand if you know the Paw Patrol theme song by heart. After the past year, who can blame you? In the first few weeks of the pandemic alone, kids’...

motherjones.com

My Dad’s Last Tour de France

I fell in love with cycling while watching the Tour each year with my father. When he was dying last summer, it became so much more than just the world’s biggest bike race.

outsideonline.com

Office re-entry is proving trickier than last year’s abrupt exit

As economies reopen employers face tough choices

economist.com

The future of Silicon Valley headquarters

What will happen to technology companies’ pricey digs?

economist.com