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Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026)
WIRED concludes that the Cricut Explore 5 and Siser Romeo are not direct rivals so much as machines for different stages of crafting. The Explore 5 is aimed at casual users who want an accessible way to make cards, decals, banners and occasional clothing projects, while the Romeo suits people producing items such as graphic…
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Euphoria gave me the courage to come out to my friend – now we’re together
The writer describes how watching Euphoria helped them acknowledge romantic feelings for their best friend, Ellen, and gave them the confidence to express their queerness. The relationship between Rue and Jules showed sexuality as tender and liberating rather than something requiring explanation, prompting the writer to take a chance despite fears of harming their friendship.…
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Treasure as trinkets: Zendaya’s earrings renew debate on ownership of ancient artefacts
Zendaya’s appearance at a London photocall wearing earrings incorporating gold plaques allegedly dating to first-millennium BC Iran has reignited debate over the ownership, trade and public display of ancient artefacts. Critics argue that presenting such objects as luxury jewellery risks obscuring questions about their provenance, legality and the cultural claims of the countries from which…
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Missing a major football tournament? Fear not, Wafcon 2026 is about to start
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations begins in Morocco on 26 July, offering a major international tournament immediately after the men’s World Cup. The 34-match competition is significant both for expanding the women’s game across Africa and for giving leading sides such as Nigeria another opportunity to compete for continental honours. Originally scheduled for…
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With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience
Art museums are increasingly using visitor data to make galleries more accessible, participatory and tailored to individual interests. This shift matters because museums are moving beyond their traditional role as cultural authorities towards shaping how people discover, interpret and engage with art. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has worked with business-school researchers over several…
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Rise of the ‘Rhino Ket’ Rapists: How predators are using a deadly new £10 ketamine strain to attack women, as middle-class professionals who’ve destroyed their lives tell all to MATTHEW BARBOUR
An investigation reports on the rise of “Rhino Ket”, a potent and dangerous strain of ketamine costing around £10, which is being used by predators to spike and sexually assault women. The drug’s increased strength has coincided with a wave of assaults on middle-class professionals, several of whom have spoken publicly about how the attacks…
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Instant impact! Wong and Corteen-Coleman both strike with first ball
Issy Wong and Tilly Corteen-Coleman each took a wicket with their first delivery to give Southern Brave an immediate advantage against Sunrisers Leeds in the women’s Hundred. The early breakthroughs helped set the tone for Brave’s bowling effort in the match. The BBC video highlights the two first-ball wickets during the Sunrisers Leeds v Southern…
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MIKE DAVIS: Why criminal referral of Jack Smith was 100% justified
The article argues that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan was justified in referring former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for possible criminal investigation. Its author, Mike Davis, contends that Smith omitted important information during a congressional deposition and portrays this as part of a broader alleged abuse of power in Smith’s…
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Perception is reality, and the SEC needs to start winning again before it continues to puff out its chest
The article argues that the SEC’s reputation as college football’s dominant conference is increasingly being questioned after a three-year national championship drought. It says the league and its supporters should focus on winning again rather than relying on claims of superiority or seeking to project greater power. The piece is framed around the end of…
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Wedges, Waymos, and Movie Star Wheels
The article reviews the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, focusing on its temporary exhibitions and extensive underground Vault collection. It argues that the museum presents automotive design, technological change and cultural history in an accessible way, while noting areas where its online collection and exhibition information could be expanded. It highlights an exhibition on…