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Sphinxes, movie stars and 3m books: inside Los Angeles’s beloved art deco library
Los Angeles’s central library, an art deco landmark in the city’s downtown, has marked its 100th anniversary with celebrations that drew an estimated 12,000 visitors through its halls, courtyards and rotunda. The building, which opened in 1926, remains a much-loved civic institution and continues to feature prominently in popular culture, having served as a filming…
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The future of physical games is not looking great
Video games are moving decisively away from physical media, with two announcements in June 2026 signalling that discs may soon disappear altogether. Rockstar Games confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI, due for release on 19th November 2026, will come with only a download code in its physical box rather than an actual disc, even as…
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Would this survival pod make you feel safer?
A French startup, Momentum Technologies, has unveiled the LifePods survival capsule, a $27,000 shelter designed to protect people during floods, industrial accidents and security threats. The product taps into growing anxieties about disaster preparedness, as concerns over blackouts, fast-moving floods and global instability lead more people to question how ready they would be if help…
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Burnham lacks decks appeal! Ally reveals Smiths fan new PM was once booed off stage while DJing at a party because of his ‘depressing playlist’
An ally of Andy Burnham has revealed that the incoming prime minister was once booed off stage while DJing at a party, with guests reportedly unimpressed by his “depressing” choice of music. The anecdote, shared as Burnham prepares to take over as PM, offers a lighthearted glimpse into his personal tastes, highlighting his enthusiasm for…
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Are money and soft power draining World Cup football of its magic? | Richard Partington
As the 2026 World Cup draws to a close, this comment piece by Richard Partington questions whether the tournament’s vast commercial and geopolitical machinery is overshadowing the sport itself. It argues that the World Cup has become far more than a football competition, functioning instead as a geopolitically charged economic juggernaut driven by sponsorship, advertising…
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‘Third-world conditions’: Aussie tenants forced to drink water from bird bath after the taps ran dry at their dilapidated public housing complex
Tenants at a run-down public housing complex in Beaconsfield, Perth, say they have been left without running water for extended periods, forcing some to resort to drinking or collecting water from a bird bath. Residents describe conditions at the ageing property as akin to those in a developing nation, raising concerns about basic living standards…
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Supreme Court showdown looms over St Michael statue blocked from public safety building
A legal dispute in Quincy, Massachusetts, over plans to install statues of St Michael and St Florian outside a public safety building appears to be heading towards the US Supreme Court. The statues, intended to honour police officers and firefighters, have been blocked amid objections that as religious figures they are inappropriate for placement on…
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Lindsay Clancy’s husband could testify for her at trial over deaths of their three children
Lindsay Clancy’s husband, Patrick Clancy, is expected to testify on her behalf at her upcoming trial over the deaths of their three young children. Lindsay Clancy, 35, from Massachusetts, is accused of killing her children, and the case has drawn wide attention due to claims about her mental health at the time of the deaths.…
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The grueling, 630-mile road race where the only fuel is sunlight
On 19 July, dozens of teams of American high school students set off on a five-day, 630-mile road race from Fort Worth to Fort Stockton, Texas, driving cars they built themselves that run solely on solar power. The Solar Car Challenge, marking its 30th anniversary this year, tasks students with designing and constructing their own…
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The 10 Best Electrolyte Powders (We Tested Over 20)
Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews for athletes, partiers, and everyone in between.