China issues safety warning for its nationals studying in the Philippines
BEIJING (AP) Chinas Education Ministry issued a safety warning for Chinese students in the Philippines after what it said were a series of criminal incidents targeting them.
The brief warning Friday… [read more]
Western arms makers can now live-test their prototype weapons on the battlefield against Russia’s forces
Ukraine wants drones, ground vehicles, missiles, and other new prototypes to use against Russia, and says it will give defense companies a detailed report of how the tech performs in combat.Global Im… [read more]
The best pellet smokers
As a numbers person who likes precise measurements, I’ve struggled with the arts of smoking and grilling. I’ve watched the masters at work. They seem to magically know when to flip the meat and take … [read more]
Lawmakers take action after billionaire’s massive property change causes major issues: ‘Destructive obscene displays’
A ranch owner may have to take down a disruptive fence around their property, according to The Colorado Sun.
Texas oil heir William Harrison erected roughly 20 miles of 8-foot-high fencing to keep u… [read more]
Officials issue urgent warning after angler catches dangerous fish in lake where it doesn’t belong — here’s what you need to know
Wisconsin fishing communities are facing an ongoing threat to their beloved waters after an angler caught a round goby in Lake Winnebago, sparking urgent warnings from state officials about one of Am… [read more]
Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords stirring questions and confusion
ATLANTA (AP) Immigration authorities are demanding that landlords turn over leases, rental applications, forwarding addresses, identification cards and other information on their tenants, a sign that… [read more]
Researchers make concerning discovery embedded in tissue of staple fish — here’s what you need to know
A new study has made a concerning discovery in one of Bangladesh’s favorite fish. Researchers found that hilsa a staple in kitchens across the country is contaminated with not only toxic heavy metals… [read more]
I traveled to the world’s least-visited country which may disappear by 2050. Here are 7 things I wish I knew before I went.
The Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project pumps sand from the seabed and deposits it along the country’s shoreline to combat rising sea levels.Courtesy of Amanda Coffee
Tuvalu, a tiny island nat… [+7760 chread more
Starbase is Elon Musk’s city in Texas for SpaceX employees. Here’s everything you need to know.
Only one road leads to and runs through Starbase.MICHAEL GONZALEZ/AFP via Getty Images
Elon Musk helped found a city for SpaceX employees in southern Texas.Starbase was incorporated… [+5483 chars]read more
I have to work on the last night of Prime Day so now I’m subjecting you to my unhinged wish list
Unfortunately, it’s still Prime Day. So that means while everyone else my age is out enjoying a beautiful summer evening or watching Manhattanhenge, I’m tethered to my computer, writing about deals. … [read more]