The Int'l Man's Hot Links Archive 2019 (2): July 1-Dec 31

Hot Links Archive 2019 (2): July 1 - December 31

October 8, 2019

• MACOS CATALINA REVIEW: TRANSITION PERIOD - "iTunes is gone, but what comes next?"

October 7, 2019

• Five ways to get a better bedtime routine - "Getting to sleep can be a struggle, but blackout blinds and to-do lists can help - as can reserving the bedroom for sex and shut-eye."
• macOS Catalina is available to download today - "Engadget will publish a full review soon."
• 'Joker' shatters box office records despite its controversial depiction of violence - "The gritty Warner Bros. film about the origins of the crazed Batman nemesis brought in an estimated $93.5 million in North America this weekend. That makes 'Joker' the highest-grossing opening in the history of October. The film shattered the record held by Sony Pictures' 'Venom,' which made $80 million last October."
• Billionaire bunkers: How the 1% are preparing for the apocalypse - "Say 'doomsday bunker' and most people would imagine a concrete room filled with cots and canned goods ..."
• The weird bathroom habits of the West - "Many Westerners take morning showers, toilet tissue and sitting toilets for granted. But in much of the rest of the world, these habits are rather strange - and may be less hygienic."
• Her super rich clients trust her with millions of dollars - "The people making million-dollar art deals for the super rich."
• The reality of jobs on superyachts - "Beyond the glamor: The reality of working on a superyacht."
• The world's most beautiful racecourses - CNN Sport.
• Butterflies, birds & zebras: The magic of animal motion - "The Royal Society of Biology has released the shortlist for its annual photography competition."
• IPADOS REVIEW: IT’S A COMPUTER - "It’s complicated, finally."
• Sony A7R IV review: 61 megapixels of pure camera power - "And it can do a lot more than just take high-resolution photos."
• Amazon launches Kindle e-reader aimed at children - "New 6in Kindle Kids Edition comes with 1,000 books, word-building tools and parental controls."

October 6, 2019

• Mark Zuckerberg on billionaires: 'No one deserves to have that much money' - "Mark Zuckerberg, the fifth richest person in the world with many billions of dollars to his name, said he 'understands' where Bernie Sanders is coming from when the Democratic presidential candidate says billionaires shouldn't exist."
• The man who owns 25,000 artworks & 15,000 fine wine bottles - "History's riches: Inside the private collection of a Rothschild heir."
• Why aren't we living longer? - "For the best part of two centuries people's life expectancy has been improving at a pretty rapid and consistent rate."
• Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 chopped up and recycled into coffee tables - "The afterlife of a decommissioned airplane can take many forms nowadays. Some are dismantled and used as parts, others simply end up in aircraft graveyards, while a select few are reinvented as modern restaurants or hotels."
• 'Once they're gone, they're gone': the fight to save the giant sequoia - "A conservation group plans to buy the largest privately owned sequoia grove as the climate crisis threatens the species’ future."

October 5, 2019

• the rise of facial recognition technology - "We are hurtling towards a surveillance state. It can pick out shoplifters, international criminals and lost children in seconds. But as the cameras proliferate, who’s watching the watchers?"
• Passports for purchase: Open citizenship doors around the world - "Need a new passport? These countries will sell you one -- if you can afford it."
• Things that might seem obsolete, but aren't - "Pagers, faxes and cheques: Things that might seem obsolete, but aren't."
• Inside the jet-set world of an international VIP party planner - CNN travel.
• ‘I go nowhere, I see no one’: Garbo letters reveal lonely life of film icon - "The star told her closest friend of her isolation in a series of notes that are now up for auction."
• Miner Alrosa Finds Russian Doll-Type Diamond With Another Gem Inside - "Alrosa PJSC found a small, but unique diamond that has another gem moving freely inside it, resembling a traditional Russian Matryoshka doll."
• Road tripping in a $3 million Bugatti - CNN.
• Pig ignorant: Spanish PM ridiculed for mixing up his hams - "Pedro Sánchez confuses prized jamón ibérico for plain old jamón serrano in ‘serious error’."
• Meet the robot that'll keep you company when you're old - "Stop Me if You've Heard This One: A Robot and a Team of Irish Scientists Walk Into a Senior Living Home."
• Poster for new James Bond movie revealed - "Poster for James Bond 25 'No Time To Die' revealed."

October 4, 2019

• Europe's most beautiful places - "From Norwegian islands high above the Arctic Circle to forest-covered mountains in Romania, windswept sandy beaches in Wales and icy lakes in the Balkans, Europe is a spectacularly varied place."
• 'Joker' hits movie theaters with controversy - "'Joker' hits movie theaters with controversy and extra security."
• Banksy chimpanzee painting sells for record 9.8 million pounds - "One of street artist Banksy's best-known non-street works, a painting of chimpanzees debating in the British parliament, was sold for over 9.8 million pounds (12.1 million dollars) at a London late Thursday."
• Microsoft’s dual-screen phone will live or die by the apps - "Will the past repeat itself?"
• Paris gets ready for 'the best race in the world' - "Paris' Longchamp racecourse gets ready for 'the best race in the world'."
• world's 17 best Christmas markets - "Christmas shopping doesn't have to mean joylessly battling through department store crowds or trawling the Internet for bargains. Why not combine present-buying with some travel?"
• 'Manhattan of the desert': civil war puts Yemen's ancient skyscrapers at risk - "In addition to the conflict’s huge human cost, Yemen’s rich cultural heritage has been ravaged, from the Queen of Sheba’s reputed throne room to the mudbrick high-rises of Shibam."
• Monty Python at 50: a half-century of silly walks, edible props & dead parrots - "In this rare glimpse inside the BBC archives, we reveal the exasperated internal memos, the furious letters from wing commanders – and David Frost’s bid to bring them down."
• World championship 'crotch cams' rolled back after athletes' complaints - "Athletes in Doha say new camera angles are intrusive. Dina Asher-Smith says pictures ‘weren’t very flattering’."
• Martin Scorsese says Marvel movies are 'not cinema' - "The director says he has tried and failed to watch the new brand of superhero films, which he likens to theme parks."
• Bond 25 release date, cast, and everything else you need to know about No Time to Die - "Bond 25 is officially called No Time to Die - here's what else we know."
• 3 things that could kill the pilotless airliner - "Demand for air travel is soaring, and pilots are in huge demand. But while we could build pilotless airliners, it doesn’t mean that they will ever enter service."
• Falling felines: Keeping cats in high-rise flats safe - "Singaporean cat owners are grappling with high-rise syndrome - the phenomenon of cats falling from a height and sustaining severe injuries. It’s a growing problem in fast urbanising Asia as more people live in flats and apartments. So what does it take to keep cats safe?"
• Apple iPad (2019) review: no competition - "It is, as you have no doubt guessed, an iPad."

October 3, 2019

• Instagram introduces Threads, a new messaging app for your close friends - "Just like we told you."
• Is this the superyacht of the future? - "Is this hydrogen-powered vessel the superyacht of the future?"
• Starting a smart home from scratch? You need to watch this video - TechRadar.
• This iPad mini keyboard makes for a surprisingly great tiny laptop - "You could do much worse than the Zagg Folio."
• Is meat really that bad for you? - "Nitrates, saturated fats and salt - red meat is filled with things we are told to avoid. But what are the actual risks if we choose to eat it?"
• Ocean cleanup device successfully collects plastic for first time - "Floating boom finally retains debris from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, creator says."
• Ikea smart blinds review: worth the wait - The Verge.
• The man who controls Saudi Arabia - "Mohammed bin Salman. How Saudi Arabia's crown prince rose to power. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, is transforming and modernising a deeply conservative country."
• Uncovering secrets of mystery civilization in Saudi Arabia - "A team of researchers is carrying out the first in-depth archaeological survey of part of Saudi Arabia, in a bid to shed light on a mysterious civilisation that once lived there. The Nabataean culture left behind sophisticated stone monuments, but many sites remain unexplored."
• Huge reward offered for stolen gold toilet - "Huge reward offered for gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace."
• Wonder mare Enable chases Arc fairytale in Paris - CNN Sport.

October 2, 2019

• The Wealthiest of the Wealthy's $4.8 Billion Boat Party in Monaco - "The annual Monaco Yacht Show showcases the pinnacle of design, engineering, and luxury available to the seafaring superrich."
• billionaires 2019 - "Capitalism is taking some lumps—and not just in the headlines. For only the second year in a decade, both the number of billionaires and their total wealth shrank, proving that even the wealthiest are not immune to economic forces and weak stock markets. By our latest count there are 2,153 billionaires, 55 fewer than a year ago. Of those, a record 994, or 46%, are poorer (relatively speaking) than they were last year."
• Henley Passport Index 2006-2019 - "The Henley Passport Index is the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The ranking is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which maintains the world’s largest and most accurate database of travel information, and enhanced by ongoing research by the Henley & Partners Research Department."
• 5 Reasons To Visit Aspen Snowmass This Winter - Forbes.
• Microsoft Widens Surface Line With Pro X, 15-inch Laptop 3, Neo Foldable, New Processors, And Earbuds - Forbes.
• Microsoft bets on foldable, though not bendable, devices - "Microsoft has unveiled two folding devices, with dual touch screens, which it says will create a new category in mobile computing."
• Trump on the mafia ‘Very nice people. Just don’t owe them money’ - "Trump, who praised the mob in 2013 on David Letterman, has a habit of seeing the good in those deemed beyond the pale."
• Peachy: the emoji that’s become a political statement - "Once merely a symbol for a fruit, then a bum, the singer and rapper Lizzo has used the peach emoji to call for Trump’s impeachment – proof that emojis never stop evolving."

October 1, 2019

• How Much 5-Star Hotels Cost in the Top 100 Destinations Around the World - "After having several nightmare experiences with Airbnb, my wife and I thought it would be good to know what it costs for a 5-star luxury hotel as a more reliable alternative to vacation rentals. We’ve created this resource to help you plan your next vacation and to show that it is possible to find affordable opulence if you go to the right place!"
• World's most powerful passports revealed - "Henley Index: Japan and Singapore top 2019 list of world's most powerful passports."
• Where to find the best coffee in the world - "It's International Coffee Day: Here's where to find the best coffee in the world."
• Banksy has opened a shop, of sorts, in London - "A new Banksy installation has appeared in Croydon, South London, featuring the stab-proof vest worn by British grime superstar Stormzy during his headline set at the Glastonbury festival in July."
• SKYDIO 2: THE SELF-FLYING FUTURE OF DRONES STARTS AT $999 - "The drone a three-year-old could fly."
• iOS 13.1.2 now available as Apple continues polishing iOS 13 at rapid pace - "Fixes for bugs affecting iCloud backups, the camera, flashlight, and more."

September 30, 2019

• 7 Biggest Technology Trends In 2020 Everyone Must Get Ready For Now - "We are amidst the 4th Industrial Revolution, and technology is evolving faster than ever. Companies and individuals that don't keep up with some of the major tech trends run the risk of being left behind. Understanding the key trends will allow people and businesses to prepare and grasp the opportunities. As a business and technology futurist, it is my job to look ahead and identify the most important trends. In this article, I share with you the seven most imminent trends everyone should get ready for in 2020."
• $1.4bn hotel a 'new generation of luxury' - "'Atlantis 2' joins Dubai's new wave of elite hotels."
• All I want to do is chill & play 'Flight Simulator' - "Microsoft's latest title turns the planet into a living playground."
• Vice President's seized luxury supercars auctioned off - "A collection of luxury supercars seized from the extravagant vice president of Equatorial Guinea as part of a corruption probe were auctioned in Switzerland on Sunday."
• The secret tapes of Khashoggi's murder - "Warning: Graphic content."
• Over-40 actors still fighting the ageism that stymied Judy Garland - "Renée Zellweger’s Garland biopic is a powerful reminder of the attitudes that infect youth-obsessed Hollywood."
• What to expect from Microsoft’s Surface hardware event - "Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and some mysterious new hardware."
• The iPhone X’s power button reflects the evolution of the smartphone - "Button of the month: iPhone X power button."

September 29, 2019

• Apple Issues New Warning For Millions Of iPhone Users - Forbes.
• iOS 13.1 review: A necessary update after a rough start - "There's a lot to enjoy about iOS 13, once you get past the bugs."
• Swiss to auction 25 supercars seized from son of Equatorial Guinea dictator - "Luxury cars seized from vice president Teodorin Obiang Nguema are expected to fetch $18m at Geneva auction."
• Italians laughed at Leonardo da Vinci, the ginger genius - "New book reveals how the artist was lampooned in a 15th-century ‘comic strip’."
• ‘I gave away our stuff’: the minimalists doing more with less - "Growing numbers of people, partly inspired by Marie Kondo, are ditching consumerism for a simpler life."
• Has the Great Train Robbery’s leader finally been unmasked? - "Detective identifies gangster Billy Hill as mastermind of 1963 crime that still fascinates the public."

September 28, 2019

• Can Saudi Arabia rebrand itself as a tourism hotspot? - "It's got year-round sunshine. It's got incredible beaches. It's got ancient historical sites. It's got theme parks. It's got luxury hotels. It's got adventure. It's got relaxation. So why isn't this destination a hotspot for tourists?"
• The mystery of the stolen blue diamond - "Blue Diamond Affair: The mystery of the stolen Saudi jewels. The theft of precious jewels from a Saudi palace in 1989 set off a chain of killings and a diplomatic crisis that continues to this day. Now, in a rare interview, the man behind the theft tells his story."
• How to avoid crying babies - "If you need a seat map to avoid crying babies, you're the problem."
• ‘He is a psychopath’: has the 2019 Joker gone too far? - "Todd Phillips’s take has been mired in controversy, but it’s not the first time the character has reflected society."
• What it takes to be a supermodel - "What makes a supermodel 'super' in 2019?"
• Who listens in on a president's phone call? - "A whistleblower's complaint alleging that records of a call made by President Donald Trump was handled in an unusually secretive way has shone a spotlight on how such calls are monitored - and how they can be hidden."
• Rise in number of world's rich buying UK 'golden visas' - "The number of wealthy foreigners investing at least £2m in the UK in exchange for a 'golden visa' has risen to a five-year high, despite a clampdown on the scheme in the aftermath of the Skripal novichok poisoning attack."
• The best free-to-play games - "The best things in life might be free."
• Giorgio Armani: 'Japan always keeps its soul' - "The fashion supremo on how a simple table sparked his love for Japanese design."

September 27, 2019

• Microplastics: Premium teabags leak billions of particles - study - "Some premium tea bags might be leaving billions of microscopic plastic particles in your cup, new research suggests."
• This app helps you find any location -- without an address - "This startup helps you find any place on the planet without an address."
• "OK" hand sign added to list of hate symbols for white supremacy - "The 'OK' hand gesture has been added to an expanding list of hate symbols used by white supremacists. The Anti-Defamation League announced dozens of new additions to its database Thursday."
• The Saudi tourist spots you can now visit - "Saudi Arabia's tourist spots you are now free to visit."
• 'We are in an epidemic': Adrian Hayes on how social media magnifies climbing's danger - "The British adventurer, who overcame personal tragedy to scale K2, attributes the recent spike in novice climbers attempting Everest to society’s quest for attention."
• The best games for your smartphone - "Great games on iOS & Android."
• Feeding the largest cruise ships in the world - CNN travel.
• The hidden cost of visiting Europe - "These European destinations will charge you the most to visit."
• Engadget’s guide to Home Entertainment - "The best TVs, soundbars & more."
• 10 films to watch this october - "Including The Shining's sequel Doctor Sleep, Joker, and the Palme d’Or-winning Parasite, Nicholas Barber picks the movies not to be missed this month."

September 26, 2019

• Why this is the best seat on an airplane - "Travel debate: Window vs. aisle airplane seat."
• Mirrors, pots & corners: Where artists hide in paintings - "8 famous artists who hid self-portraits in their paintings."
• Selfies Have Led to 259+ Deaths Since 2011 - Here’s How - "It has been widely reported that selfies cause more deaths these days than shark attacks. Now a new study has provided new facts and figures on how at least 259 people have lost their lives while trying to capture smartphone self-portraits since 2011."
• The 20 leaders making the biggest bets in business - "20 leaders. 20 big bets. All designed to push global business forward."
• The road to clean energy - "There is unprecedented consensus that we are headed for a world of extreme weather patterns with devastating consequences for hundreds of millions of people. Can a climate catastrophe be avoided? The government wants the UK to cut carbon emissions to zero by 2050. Is that possible and, if yes, how?"
• Best true wireless earbuds 2019: AirPods, Samsung, Jabra, Beats and Anker compared and ranked - "Our updated list of great bluetooth truly wireless earbuds - at the best prices right now."
• Uber overhauls its app in ambitious bid to become ‘the operating system for your everyday life’ - "The company unveiled the new app at a splashy, Apple-like event in San Francisco."
• The best streaming boxes (and sticks) - "You don’t have to break the bank to get a good device. But you can if you want to."
• The Beatles' singles - ranked! - "As Abbey Road turns 50, we rate the Fab Four’s 22 UK singles, which dominated the charts in the 1960s - and changed pop for ever."
• To use Alexa, you have to trust Amazon - "You’re trading privacy for convenience - and the deal keeps getting worse."
• Amazon Is Making it Easier to Delete Your Alexa Recordings - TIME Magazine.
• top 8 Echo products Amazon announced today - "Indoors and outdoors, Alexa is there."
• Amazon Echo Frames preview: trying on the Alexa smart glasses - "Wear Alexa on your head everywhere you go."
• Amazon’s new Echo Studio sounds like the future of smart speakers - "Finally, an Echo with high-end sound."
• Amazon’s Echo Buds sound good & are great at noise reduction - "Amazon is taking Alexa’s show on the road with its new Echo Buds, truly wireless headphones that pair with a connected smartphone and promise to offer the full Alexa experience."

September 25, 2019

• LIVE FROM AMAZON’S FALL 2019 HARDWARE EVENT - "'Alexa, show me a thousand Echo devices’."
• Monaco Yacht Show 2019 unveils its biggest superyacht fleet ever - "Ever wanted to see what more than $4,000,000,000 looks like when it's floating on the water? The glitzy European principality of Monaco is about to make that happen."
• Microsoft sends another warning: Update Windows now to fix critical security issues - CNN.
• Impeachment: how does it work & what happens next? - "Donald Trump will be the fourth president to face a formal impeachment inquiry, following Nancy Pelosi’s announcement."
• Special Report on the Ocean & Cryosphere in Changing Climate - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
• Review: I Tried the Cheaper iPhone 11 After Reviewing the Pro. Here's What I Missed - "The cheaper iPhone 11 is a plenty capable device, but it lacks the bells and whistles of the Pro model. Here's what TIME's tech critic thinks after using both iPhones."
• 25 signs you’ve reached financial maturity - "According to a new survey, British people aren’t fully financially mature until the age of 31. But it isn’t all about having a savings account."
• Pope Francis criticises overuse of adjectives - "Pope gives views on language in speech to Vatican communications team."
• 'Space plane' to fly UK to Australia in 4 hours - "Hypersonic 'space plane' promises four-hour London to Sydney flights by 2030s."
• How & why to buy a projector in 2019 - "Bring the silver screen to your home on the cheap."
• Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn't water - CNN health.

September 24, 2019

• iOS 13.1 release time in your time zone - "Going by Apple's track record, iOS 13.1 will release at around 10 AM PST/1 PM EST on September 24."
• 7 GOOD & 3 BAD THINGS IN IPADOS - "Great for power users, but it’s a steep learning curve to get there."
• Apple releases iOS 13.1 with new AirDrop features for iPhone 11 & more - 9to5Mac.
• Apple releases iPadOS 13.1 featuring Dark Mode, new Home Screen & multitasking, Arcade & more - 9to5Mac.
• Samsung's Galaxy Fold will go on sale in the United States this week - "Soon you'll be able to buy Samsung's nearly $2,000 foldable phone."
• 4am starts & no apologies: could Anna Wintour’s masterclass transform my life & career? - "The Vogue editor-in-chief has released a video guide to creativity and leadership. I watched it to find out what I could learn from the master."
• How to charge your phone abroad with no plug adaptor - "When you are travelling internationally and do not have a travel plug adaptor with you, there still might be a way to charge your phone."
• The moment Greta saw President Trump - "Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg didn't appear too pleased when US President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at the UN's climate summit."
• Here’s what to expect from Amazon’s big hardware event - "New Echo devices? New Fire TV things? We’ll find out."
• How to set up your own 'streaming service' - "Plex is a powerful way to access your media in and outside your home."
• How to buy a soundbar in 2019 - "You don't need lots of speakers for great TV audio."

September 23, 2019

• BBC Briefing on energy: how do I use it? - "Our dual needs to save the planet and power our modern lives have thrown a spotlight on the way we produce and use energy."
• The 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world - "With the help of local Time Out editors and experts, we reveal the 50 neighbourhoods you have to visit right now."
• Tour company Thomas Cook collapses, stranding travelers - "Action leaves hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded and sets up Britian's biggest peacetime repatriation."
• The photographer capturing the disastrous side of weddings - "Photographer captures weddings in their candid, chaotic glory."
• Should meat be banned to save the planet? - "A barrister has called for new laws against practices that harm the environment - including eating meat. But some experts say criminalising carnivores could do more harm than good."
• A deepfake pioneer says 'perfectly real' manipulated videos are just 6 months away - Business Insider.
• What on earth is an algorithm anyway? - "What is an algorithm? It can feel like a big, abstract, concept. So here’s presenter Jon Stroud with a down-to-earth guide."
• Cats bond with their people too, study finds - "Scientists say felines display similar ‘attachment styles’ with caregivers as dogs and children – but not everyone is convinced."
• Could it BE any funnier? The 25 best Friends episodes - "Joey’s hand twin, Rachel’s meat trifle, Ross’s luminous teeth ... as the most popular show on the planet hits 25, here are its most classic moments."
• Kim Kardashian & Kendall Jenner mocked for Emmys speech - CNN entertainment.

September 22, 2019

• Emmys 2019: how to watch the awards ceremony online - "There are several ways to watch for free."
• Are brain implants the future of thinking? - "Brain-computer interface technology is moving fast and Silicon Valley is moving in. Will we all soon be typing with our minds?"
• How to survive a Twitter storm - "Tanya Gold published a piece about a plus-size mannequin one Sunday. By Monday morning the internet had gone mad and was out for her blood."

September 21, 2019

• The two-hour drive that makes bodies lose more than 3 kilograms of water - "Singapore Grand Prix: Humidity meets hedonism during Asia's most punishing race."
• Lamborghini’s crazy looking hybrid is more interesting under the hood - "A supercar with a supercapacitor."
• The 100 best books of the 21st century - "Dazzling debut novels, searing polemics, the history of humanity and trailblazing memoirs ... Read our pick of the best books since 2000."
• Stieg Larsson & the unsolved murder case of Olof Palme - "The assassination of Swedish prime minister Olof Palme obsessed Larsson for years - he even put several references to it in his novels. Do his secret files contain vital clues?"
• 'Robbery of the century' London bankers on trial for siphoning €60bn - "'The men who plundered Europe': Martin Shields and Nick Diable are accused of tax fraud in ‘cum-ex’ scandal that exposes City’s pursuit of profit."
• What It’s Like Living in One of the Hottest Cities on Earth - Where It May Soon Be Uninhabitable - TIME Magazine.
• Area 51: Storming of secretive Nevada base to 'see aliens' fails to materialise - "Fears that thousands of people could storm Area 51 on Friday were unfounded, with just several dozen arriving at the secretive US military base."
• With Apple's iPhone 11 Pro, Cameras are the Killer App - TIME Magazine.
• iPhone 11 Pro Max Teardown - iFixit.

September 20, 2019

• These iOS 13 apps work with Dark Mode, Sign in with Apple, Voice Control, and more - 9to5Mac.
• quick iOS 13 review & the best features you need to try - TechRadar.
• I tried the Light Phone for a week - could I survive on just texts and calls? - "If you spend hours a day staring at your phone screen for social media, games and reading, a new no-frills device could help nudge you back to the real world."
• The most expensive horse ever sold - "Why the best racehorses go for tens of millions."
• What is Area 51 & what goes on there? - "The small US towns of Rachel and Hiko, near the highly secret Area 51 facility in Nevada, are bracing themselves for a possible influx of visitors."
• My father had a lifelong ticket to fly anywhere. Then they took it away - "My dad was one of the only people with a good-for-life, go-anywhere American Airlines pass. This is the true story of having - and losing - a superpower."
• People v mosquitos: what to do about our biggest killer - "These tiny pests adapt so successfully to changing conditions that they have become humankind’s deadliest predator. We might soon be able to eradicate them - but should we?"
• The wearable LEX chair lets you sit where you want - but will it catch on? - "A pair of aluminium legs that you strap to your bum could be the solution for people who find there are not enough chairs in the world. As long as they don’t mind looking ridiculous."

September 19, 2019

• iOS 13 is now available to download "Dark mode is the big new addition."
• Your iPhone Is Getting a Big Free Upgrade on Thursday. Here's What to Know - "Here's a look at the features that got the most applause from the developer-heavy crowd, all coming to a device near you once iOS 13 launches. Even if you don’t spend big bucks on any of the new iPhone 11 models Apple recently revealed."
• Apple pushes up iOS 13.1 & iPadOS to September 24th - "Six days ahead of schedule."
• The manmade ‘stars’ changing the night sky - "The celestial patterns we see after dark have helped humans to set calendars and navigate for millennia, but could controversial new artworks change our view of the heavens?"
• Why can’t we agree on what’s true any more? - "It’s not about foreign trolls, filter bubbles or fake news. Technology encourages us to believe we can all have first-hand access to the ‘real’ facts – and now we can’t stop fighting about it."
• China's new mega-airport ready to open - "Beijing Daxing International Airport: China's new mega-airport ready to open."
• You may want to skip the coffee on these two airlines .... - "A university studied the water quality on planes. You may want to skip the coffee on these two airlines."
• 'Supertall' skyscraper transforms Beijing's skyline - "Vessel-shaped 'supertall' skyscraper transforms Beijing's skyline."
• For the sake of life on Earth, we must put a limit on wealth - "It’s not just the megarich: increased spending power leads us all to inflict environmental damage. It’s time for a radical plan."
• One in five of us do it, but is ‘wardrobing’ ever acceptable? - "Wearing new clothes and then returning them to the retailer is now so common that sellers are clamping down. So what do shoppers think of the practice?"
• The 50 best video games of the 21st century - "Want to build worlds, become a crime kingpin, get lost in space, or enter the afterlife? Then our countdown of the 50 best games of the era has something for you."
• A rare look inside Samsung's secretive ideas lab - "'We believe that crisis is our opportunity for our future growth.'"
• Is Nutella made with nuts picked by children? - "Nearly three-quarters of the world's hazelnuts come from Turkey and the biggest buyer is Ferrero, maker of Nutella, the chocolate and hazelnut spread. But the nuts are picked mainly by migrants, including children, who work long hours for very low pay. What is Ferrero doing to ensure its products do not depend on child labour?"
• ‘Okra is the most foul thing ever grown’: chefs on their most hated ingredients - "From ‘horrible’ coconut to ‘stomach-turning’ turbot, top chefs reveal the foods they can’t stand."

September 18, 2019

• The truth about eating eggs - "Are eggs helpful to our health… or a cause of heart disease? BBC Future examines the evidence."
• world's 10 coolest neighborhoods - "The staff of Time Out, which has publications in cities all over the world, have put together an A (Accra) B (Beirut) C (Copenhagen) list of the world's 50 coolest neighborhoods, based on their own local intel."
• How the super-wealthy hide billions using tax havens & shell companies - Business Insider.
• APPLE WATCH SERIES 5 REVIEW: THE BEST SMARTWATCH - "There’s basically no competition."
• the world's longest horse race - "The epic horse race across the Mongolian steppe."
• The 50 best comedians of the 21st century - "From apocalyptic standup Frankie Boyle to the many hilarious faces of Tina Fey, Steve Coogan, Sharon Horgan and Kristen Wiig, we present the funniest comics of the era."
• 'Can't I just say it's tasty?' Why food critics go too far - "It’s easy to write beautifully if you can work yourself into a frenzy of love or loathing. Unfortunately, most meals are just quite pleasant."
• Merriam-Webster dictionary adds 'they' as nonbinary pronoun - "America’s oldest dictionary claps back at grammar snobs as it embraces more inclusive definition."
• Fairphone 3 review: the most ethical & repairable phone you can buy - "Dutch firm asks £200 above the norm for a smartphone that might help change the industry."

September 17, 2019

• The 100 best TV shows of the 21st century - "Where’s Mad Men? How did The Sopranos do? Does The Crown triumph? Can anyone remember Lost? And will Downton Abbey even figure? Find out here – and have your say."
• The 50 best theatre shows of the 21st century - "A hip-hop history lesson, a dizzy Dahl musical and a continent-hopping barbershop ... we pick the finest new works of theatre since 2000."
• APPLE IPHONE 11 REVIEW: THE PHONE MOST PEOPLE SHOULD BUY - "This was not a hard review."
• APPLE IPHONE 11 PRO & PRO MAX REVIEW: THE BATTERY LIFE IS REAL - "And the best camera you can get on a phone."
• 300-room castle from TV show listed on Airbnb - "The real-life 'Downton Abbey' is being listed on Airbnb."
• Dark crystals: the brutal reality behind a booming wellness craze - "Demand for ‘healing’ crystals is soaring - but many are mined in deadly conditions in one of the world’s poorest countries. And there is little evidence that this billion-dollar industry is cleaning up its act."
• Permanent Record by Edward Snowden - Amazon.com.
• This is world's busiest airport - "More than 107 million passengers flew through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last year, making it the busiest passenger airport in the world for the 21st year in a row."
• The world's 50 best foods - "'There is no love sincerer than the love of food,' George Bernard Shaw said. Judging by the number of amazing dishes out there, he was right."
• Does fat shaming help people lose weight? - "After US talkshow host Bill Maher called for fat shaming to 'make a comeback', fellow host James Corden's impassioned response won widespread support online."
• Ostrichpillow Light - the sleep turban that has transformed my long-haul journeys - "Far more presentable than the frankly ridiculous original Ostrichpillow, and offering the total darkness an eye mask can never match, this is the only way to fly."

September 16, 2019

• Why You Should Never Borrow Someone Else's Charging Cable - "Protect your charging cables like you protect your passwords, say cybersecurity experts."
• 9 new trailers you should watch this week - "New trailers: Watchmen, Doctor Sleep, and more."
• Your 'private' Instagram account isn't as private as you think - "Your followers can still share and save your posts without your knowledge by using a surprisingly simple trick."
• Apple hid a secret message in its big iPhone 11 event video - "Apple published a recap video of the event on YouTube later on Tuesday, and it contains a hidden Easter egg message."
• The best architecture of the 21st century - "A flying roof, a bamboo airport, a marooned galleon and a park in the sky … continuing our series, we pick the 25 greatest builds of the new age."
• The True Story Behind the Netflix Series Unbelievable - TIME Magazine.
• Scientists accidentally kill world's oldest animal, a 507-year-old clam - "In the 507 years that Ming the Clam was alive at the bottom of the Norwegian Sea, the world changed. Great empires rose and fell again into the dust, the Industrial Revolution transformed human society, and two world wars claimed millions of lives."
• How to get seriously good at reading - "Are you a slow reader? Or a fast reader? Either way, here's some tips to help you get better at reading - and take more in."
• Huge space hotel will offer luxury in orbit - "Designs revealed for incredible new space hotel."
• History's strangest red carpet moment? - "Remember when Björk wore a swan dress at the Oscars?"
• Norway's $40 billion 'floating tunnel' - "Can Norway win the global race to build a 'floating tunnel'?"
• Picture essay 'Overtourism’ & the curse of the cruise ships - "In Kotor and Dubrovnik large cruise ships dock regularly throughout the season, depositing thousands of people each day into the tourist hotspots and putting intense pressure on the historic ports."

September 15, 2019

• The biggest thing Apple didn't announce at its iPhone event - "The giant elephant in the room at Apple's iPhone launch event on Tuesday starts with a 5 and ends with a G."
• Photoshoot of New York's skyline will last until 2045 - "The photographer shooting a 30-year timelapse of New York's skyline."
• The best USB-C hubs & docks - "MacBook owners, we're looking at you."
• Auction for Banksy artwork depicting MPs as chimpanzees - "Devolved Parliament expected to sell for £1.5m-£2m, potentially becoming most expensive Banksy sold."

September 14, 2019

• Which is best: Airbnb or hotel? - "Hotel room or vacation rental? The accommodation debate."
• Frankfurt Motor Show: Love, hate & electric cars - "I have a love-hate relationship with international motor shows such as this week's extravaganza in Frankfurt."
• Can films still shock? - "Horrifically violent Holocaust drama The Painted Bird has prompted walkouts at the Venice and Toronto film festivals. But should we be happy that filmmakers can still cause outrage?"
• The cut of meat that chefs love but butchers throw away - "Unbelievably, butchers often throw away less popular cuts of meat. By creating demand for them, we use fewer resources, and get to enjoy dishes like this amazing slow-roast lamb belly."
• $5 billion Dubai megaresort rises from The World - "Comprising six man-made islands styled after a mix of European countries and cities, when completed this $5 billion megaproject will be able to accommodate 16,000 tourists in the height of travel luxury."
• The awkward days of the Apple Watch are over - "An always-on display finally lets Apple Watch owners check the time in peace."
• '$5M' solid gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace - "Solid gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill."
• A rectal surgeon said you're probably wiping your butt wrong - "Everyone poops, and, as a result, most people wipe their butts. But the majority are likely wiping their behinds incorrectly and may cause injuries in the process, Dr. Evan Goldstein, a rectal surgeon, told Insider. You should use a patting motion rather than a wiping motion to prevent anal tears, and steer clear of baby wipes."

September 13, 2019

• What it's like to own a superyacht - "In a rare interview, Folch-Rusiñol Corachán gave CNN Travel the rundown of what it's actually like to own one of these lavish leviathans, why he's willing to spend his millions keeping it afloat, what he uses it for -- and whether his friends are jealous."
• 2019 Monaco Yacht Show superyacht line-up released - "Once again, in the world’s second-smallest country, some of the biggest names and vessels in the superyacht industry are set to come together for four days. The Monaco Yacht Show 2019, which runs from 25th to 28th September, is one of the main highlights of the year for the yachting industry."
• Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019: Here are the finalists - "Frightened fish, shy bears, sarcastic owls and birds that were just in the wrong place at the wrong time."
• 100 best films of the 21st century - "Gangsters, superheroes, schoolkids, lovers, slaves, peasants, techies, Tenenbaums and freefalling astronauts – they’re all here in our countdown of cinema’s best movies since 2000."
• 100 best albums of the 21st century - "We polled 45 music writers to rank the definitive LPs of the 21st century so far. Read our countdown of passionate pop, electrifying rock and anthemic rap - and see if you agree."
• Stunning Tokyo train designed to feel like a living room - "Japan's love affair with trains continues to push the design envelope."
• Lamborghini goes electric with a hybrid supercar - "At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Lamborghini unveiled its first supercapacitor-based hybrid V12 supercar: the Sián."
• Edward Snowden on Trump, surveillance & exile in Moscow - "The man whose state surveillance revelations rocked the world speaks exclusively to the Guardian about his new life and concerns for the future Edward Snowden on Trump, surveillance and exile in Moscow."

September 12, 2019

• What we’re still waiting for after Apple’s iPhone 11 event - "The surprises Apple didn’t announce."
• Apple is playing catch-up with the iPhone 11 camera - "But iPhone users won’t care."
• Google Photos has a new stories-style 'Memories' feature - "Don't worry, these automatically-generated stories aren't public."
• How to Make Your Smartphone Last Longer - "Smartphones are more expensive than ever, but we still don’t keep them very long. Here’s why, and what you can do to extend their life."
• Saint-Tropez hosts show jumping jet set - "Show jumping stars join jet set in Saint-Tropez for LGCT showdown."
• 36 Hours in Geneva - The New York Times.
• Meghan's new bag is already sold out - "Meghan's fashion range launches -- and her bag is already sold out."
• Ship of horrors: life & death on the lawless high seas - "From bullying and sexual assault to squalid living conditions and forced labour, working at sea can be a grim business - and one deep-sea fishing fleet is particularly notorious."
• We're quitting smoking, so why is big tobacco booming? - video - "Smoking rates are falling in the UK, US and much of Europe. Forty-five per cent of Brits smoked in the 60s and 70s, compared with just 15% today. You would think this was bad news for cigarette profits, but tobacco companies are making more money than ever. They claim they no longer market traditional cigarettes, but behind-the scenes tactics suggest otherwise. Leah Green explains how the most successful business enterprise in history has weathered its fall from grace."

September 11, 2019

• What you need to know about Apple's iPhone 11 event - CNN tech.
• How to Decide Between Apple's New iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max - "Apple on Tuesday unveiled a trio of new iPhone models showcasing the new iPhones' photography and videography features."
• Here's Everything Apple Announced Today, From New iPhones to Its Netflix Competitor - "Apple on Tuesday revealed the company’s upcoming fall lineup of devices, including three new iPhones, a more versatile iPad and an updated Apple Watch."
• Was CIA ‘too white’ to spot 9/11 clues? - "When the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) failed to prevent the September 11, 2001 attacks, many asked whether more could have been done. But the true reason why the agency was blind to the signs may be a diversity problem, writes Matthew Syed."
• 'Eating that meal could kill you': when cooks don't take food allergies seriously - "For those with severe food allergies, every meal can feel like a game of Russian roulette. But many find chefs, friends and even relations trying to trick them into eating dangerously."
• These 5 Big Changes Are Key for Humanity to Survive a Warming Climate - "Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon writes that investing in improved climate resilience will not only save lives but yield trillions in benefits."
• Is Copenhagen the latest city to fall victim to overtourism? - "Copenhagen has tried to face the challenge of overtourism by introducing new strategies to better manage the influx of visitors but according to some experts, it's not enough."
• New iPhone's 'trypophobic' design disturbs people with a fear of holes - CNN health.
• What does 'living fully' mean? Welcome to the age of pseudo-profound nonsense - "Inspirational quotes of dubious provenance are just one of the ways in which social media sells a warped vision of ‘living fully’."
• The best NYC museums for fashion lovers - "Museums, but make it fashion: The best NYC museums for fashion lovers."
• Secrets of fashion photographers revealed - "Secrets of the fashion week pit: Photographing the other side of the runway."

September 10, 2019

• Apple special event - watch live on YouTube at 10 a.m.PDT. "Cupertino calling. Join us for an Apple special event live from the Steve Jobs Theater on September 10 at 10 a.m. PDT. Set a reminder and we’ll send an update before the show."
• iPhone 11 Pro & Pro Max announced with a triple-camera system - "For customers who want the ‘most sophisticated technology’."
• Apple reveals iPhone 11 with a dual-camera system, Night mode & new colors - "A successor to the default iPhone."
• iPadOS comes out September 30th - "Apple will release iPadOS on September 30th, with support for the last several years of iPad models."
• Apple Watch Series 5 features an always-on display - "The timepiece gets a built-in compass, too."
• Analysis: Forget the iPhone 11. This is what investors should really care about - "Apple is unveiling the iPhone 11, but this what investors should really care about."
• A Cognitive Researcher Explains How Male & Female Brains Aren't So Different - TIME Magazine.
• Gender and Our Brains: How New Neuroscience Explodes the Myths of the Male and Female Minds - Amazon.com.
• Go Ahead, Take a Nap. A New Study Says They May Be Good for Your Heart - TIME Magazine.
• Live updates from the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show - "Bentley is selling 12 copies of its 1929 'Blower' - its most valuable classic car today."

September 9, 2019

• Apple will live stream its iPhone 11 event on YouTube for the first time - "No longer limited to Apple’s website or Twitter."
• NINE THINGS TO EXPECT FROM APPLE’S IPHONE 11 EVENT - "iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, software updates, and more."
• The staying power of the smiley face - CNN style.
• Ancient land of castles & high kings - "Best castle stays in Ireland: Where to live like royalty."
• The great breakup of big tech is finally beginning - "Google and Facebook are the subject of large antitrust investigations. This is good news for our democracy and a free press."
• All you need is maths? The man using equations to find love - "Mathematician Bobby Seagull has tried to use numbers to solve his romantic difficulties. Is he on to something?"
• Thomas Piketty's new magnum opus published on Thursday - "French economist’s Capital and Ideology expands on themes in Capital in the 21st Century, which sold 2m copies."
• The brown bomber: how the likes of HP Sauce fell out of fashion - "Brown sauce has lost yet more ground in the condiment sales wars, as the British have their heads turned by fancy foreign stuff."
• Chonky, fluffy, thicc: inside the internet's obsession with fat cats on diets - "More social media accounts are dedicating themselves to specific chonky cats - and their weight-loss efforts."

September 8, 2019

• Think your iPhone is safe from hackers? That’s what they want you to think ... - "Forget Apple’s much-vaunted iOS safeguards - attackers have been quietly breaking and entering for years."
• 42 Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2019 - "From Margaret Atwood's 'The Testaments' to Ta-Nehisi Coates' 'The Water Dancer,' here are the most anticipated books of fall 2019."
• This is the Koenigsegg Jesko, the world’s first 300mph car - "Just when you thought the Hennessey Venom F5 or Bugatti Chiron was on course to top 300mph first, Koenigsegg once again reminds us that nobody does speed like the Swedes."
• What's it like to live in a castle? - "Many holidaymakers will have visited castles this summer, but what about owning one, or living or working in one?"
• Unmasked: Make-up's big secret - "Make-up’s Big Palm Oil Secret."
• The real reason tennis balls are yellow - "The reason tennis balls are yellow -- or maybe green."
• Why America is building a big wall in New York - "Staten Island seawall: Designing for climate change."
• Why robots will soon be picking soft fruits & salad - CNN Business.
• Spies, lies & data thieves: It's time to get a VPN - "Cover your assets."
• Best vegan & vegetarian food tours in European cities - "Plant-based tours are springing up in cities where meaty cuisine traditionally rules – and these choices also explore some of Europe’s coolest urban districts."

September 7, 2019

• Leonardo da Vinci may have painted another 'Mona Lisa.' Now, there's a legal battle over who owns it - CNN style.
• Finally, Heinz is teaching us how to pour ketchup correctly - "Heinz ketchup was first introduced in 1876, which means we've endured almost 150 years of shaking, rattling, knife-poking and centrifuge in futile attempts to get that sweet tomato nectar out of the darn bottle."
• Dead Sea scrolls study raises new questions over texts' origins - "Salts used on Temple scroll are not common to Dead Sea region, researchers find."
• The new growth in hair loss research - "With increasing evidence of its impact on mental health, scientists are pushing forward with breakthroughs on balding."
• Even a few minutes' exercise is good for you, new guidelines state - "Activities such as sprinting up stairs are positive for health, says UK chief medical officer."
• 'I feel bombarded with to-dos': the hell of life admin - and how to get on top - "‘Errand paralysis’ might be the most boring and overwhelming anxiety of our age. How did we get so swamped?"
• Late Billionaire Paul Allen’s Yacht on Sale for $326 Million - "The late Microsoft Corp. co-founder Paul Allen's 414-foot super yacht 'Octopus' is on the market. At 295 million euros ($326 million), the 414-foot vessel where the billionaire partied with U2 and Mick Jagger, and sailed to destinations from Venice to Shanghai, is listed at brokerages Fraser and Burgess."
• Sony releases a Walkman for its 40th anniversary - CNN tech.
• THE VERGE GUIDE TO GAMING GEAR - "Improve your game."

September 6, 2019

• Everything to expect from Apple’s iPhone event - "iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, software updates, and more."
• Clouds hold the key to forecasting climate change - "But they’re extremely difficult to understand, let alone measure. Meet the storm chasers who try to do it anyway."
• 100 best places on Earth for 2020 - CNN travel.
• Best party cities around the world - CNN travel.
• How to pay for things securely - "Make sure the only person buying stuff with your money is you."
• first Braun speakers in 28 years are unexpectedly modern - "Google Assistant, Chromecast, AirPlay 2 and more."
• Sony’s headphone app will soon analyze your ears for 360 audio - "More immersive sound is nearly ready for your phone."
• How Samsung fixed the Galaxy Fold - "A closer look at the updated Galaxy Fold."

September 5, 2019

• Vegetarians might have higher risk of stroke than meat eaters, study says - "Non-meat diets have soared in popularity with many people ditching beef, pork and chicken in pursuit of health and environmental benefits and concerns about animal welfare. However, a new study suggests that vegetarians and vegans may be at a higher risk of stroke than their meat-eating counterparts -- although those who don't eat meat have a lower chance of coronary heart disease, according to the new paper, published in the medical journal the BMJ on Wednesday."
• Why phones that secretly listen to us are a myth - "A mobile security company has carried out a research investigation to address the popular conspiracy theory that tech giants are listening to conversations."
• Loch Ness Monster may be a giant eel, say scientists - "The creatures behind repeated sightings of the fabled Loch Ness Monster may be giant eels, according to scientists. Researchers from New Zealand have tried to catalogue all living species in the loch by extracting DNA from water samples."
• Why The Third Man is an essential primer for no-deal Brexit - "As the classic noir gets a 70th anniversary re-release, it’s hard to ignore the parallels between a shattered postwar Vienna teeming with spivs and the future the Brexiters have in mind."
• Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: 40 years on, the labyrinthine thriller is still TV caviar - "The BBC adaptation of John Le Carré’s novel mystified a nation - but also featured one of the greatest performances ever seen on the small screen."
• Unpaid, unelected, unknowable? The mystery of presidential first ladies - "The author of new play Two Ladies explains how a photograph of Melania Trump and Brigitte Macron inspired her to consider the meaning and resonance of their proximity to power."
• Facebook's dating service is launching in the US - CNN tech.
• Manchester hotel charges Australian £55,000 for a beer - "Cricket writer was stunned to find his bank honoured payment of A$99,983.64."

September 4, 2019

• World's most livable city for 2019 - according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.
• World's most popular tourist cities revealed - "Since 2009, the number of international overnight visitors has grown by 76% globally, according to third-party research and proprietary analysis by financial services company Mastercard."
• Which is the world's vainest city? - "Is it a plastic surgery centre such as Seoul or Rio de Janeiro, or a hotbed of selfie-takers such as Manhattan?"
• Want to live longer? You may want to ditch these drinks - "Brace yourself, lovers of diet sodas and sugary drinks. It's more bad news and yet another reason to consider ditching your favorite soda or soft drink."
• Sign of the times: how the signature became a meaningless scrawl - "Written signatures will soon be redundant even for legal documents, the Law Commission says. Does anyone care?"
• A glimpse behind the scenes of Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum - "Egypt’s vast, much-delayed museum is scheduled to open in 2020. But while Tutankhamun’s treasures are being readied for tourists, some critics see the building as a vanity project."
• Android 10 released: everything you need to know about Google's update - "Big update adds gestures, dark theme, smart replies, emoji, privacy and parental controls."
• new app can put 'deepfake' tech into everyone's pocket - "New Chinese 'deepfake' face app backpedals after privacy backlash."
• ‘deep fake’ app will make us film stars - but will we regret our narcissism? - "Users of Zao can now add themselves into the scenes of their favourite movies. But is our desire to insert ourselves into everything putting our privacy at risk?"
• Weight-Loss Surgery Dramatically Lowers the Risk of Early Death, a New Study Finds - "The latest research suggests that bariatric surgery can have benefits for heart health even beyond weight loss."
• Climate change: Greenland's ice faces melting 'death sentence' - "Greenland's massive ice sheet may have melted by a record amount this year, scientists have warned."
• Porsche’s Taycan is a sensational six-figure electric sports car - "The German automaker finally pulled the wraps off its first EV, which starts at $150,900."
• THE HIGH HOPES OF THE LOW-TECH PHONE - "The Light Phone returns with many aspirations and not too many features."
• Logitech’s MX Master 3 makes the best mouse even better - "A new magnetic scroll wheel, USB-C, and an improved design that’s even easier to use."

September 3, 2019

• how a nemesis can make you more effective & successful - "Many of us find someone who rubs us up the wrong way and the typical advice is to try to avoid those negative feelings. But what if we could harness them for our own good?"
• Ultimate world cruise - "World's longest cruise sets sail from London. Viking Cruises has just launched its "Ultimate World Cruise," a 245-day luxury journey aimed at setting the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous passenger cruise. The 930-guest Viking Sun set sail from London's Greenwich Pier on August 31."
• Soft drinks, including sugar-free, linked to increased risk of early death - "Drink more water, say experts as they argue study proves need for curbs on consumption."
• A Bugatti went 305 miles per hour. That's a record - "After one of its cars made a high-speed run on a German test track, Bugatti says it is the first production auto manufacturer to make a car that exceeded 300 miles per hour."
• Is the Apple Card pure titanium? Electron microscope scan reveals all... - "As Bloomberg notes, Apple mentions titanium no fewer than 13 times in its support document on the care and cleaning of the sliver of metal."
• The world's best hotel rooms with a view - "Picture this: Instagram-perfect hotel views."
• Why do we still love leopard print? - "From Pharaohs to Beyoncé: Why do we still love leopard print?"
• High heels & an icy glare: how the Trump era brought back Dynasty dressing - "What would Alexis Colby wear? This autumn, fashion is embracing the style pioneered by the 80s soap opera - and emulated by the women in the White House."
• Make them wait! Why the age of bingewatching may finally be over - "Disney’s new streaming service will release episodes once a week, rather than in one go, bringing an end to Netflix’s exhausting all-you-can-eat model."
• The hellish future of Las Vegas in the climate crisis: 'A place where we never go outside' - "Las Vegas is the fastest-warming city in the United States. The city’s poorest residents are most at risk in the heat."

September 2, 2019

• Facts First: Six weeks, 328 false claims. Breaking down Trump's dishonesty - CNN politics.
• The science of senolytics: how a new pill could spell the end of ageing - "A simple treatment to stave off the health problems of old age could be available in five to 12 years. Here’s how it would work."
• Why We Can't Wear White After Labor Day - "The post–Labor Day moratorium on white clothing and accessories has long ranked among etiquette hard-liners’ most sacred rules."
• How Your Obsession With Short-Term Results Can Hurt You in the Long Run - "Why it can be hard to achieve your long-term goals."
• What to Do With a Day Off - "Step one: Give yourself permission to actually take the day off."
• How to Stop Slack From taking over your life - "Slack is a useful tool - until its pings and notifications turn ever-present and irritating. Here’s how to take back control."
• How to find a lost iPhone, iPad or Mac - even if it’s offline - "Apple has long provided a way to track a lost device with Find My iPhone. With iOS 13 and macOS Catalina, however, Apple’s Find My iPhone platform is being rebranded to 'Find My.' Here’s everything you need to know."
• Apple and Burberry develop ‘R Message’ chat tool for personalized shopping - "Apple is partnering with Burberry to help the luxury fashion retailer create a more personal shopping experience. A new service called “R Message” will integrate with Burberry’s iOS app and allow store associates to directly message select clients. The service will be available by invitation only and piloted before rolling out to every Burberry store."
• A local’s guide to Berne, Switzerland: 10 top tips - "It is one of Europe’s smallest capitals but punches above its weight when it comes to world-class galleries, unbeatable urban swimming and, of course, chocolate."

September 1, 2019

• That Apple Card may not be as private as you think - "Privilege has its privileges."
• There Are More Fires Burning in Africa Than Anywhere on Earth - "As the world watches fires burning in the Amazon with fear and fascination, satellite images show a far greater number of blazes on the African continent."
• These 10 Google Calendar Tips Will Make You the Master of Your Schedule - TIME Magazine.
• Five ways to be sober-curious (and make a success of not drinking) - "Staying alcohol-free at social events can be daunting, but be open to the new experience and own it."
• The best AV receiver - "Look at the Yamaha RX-V685 to be the center of your living room setup."
• Hans Rausing obituary - "Businessman behind the Swedish Tetra Pak empire who was one of the world’s wealthiest people."

August 31, 2019

• More intense exercise linked to a better sex life, exploratory study says - "There's really nothing better for your health than exercise -- and that applies to your sex life's health too. A new study suggests higher levels of aerobic exercise may improve sexual performance, stamina and desire in active men and women."
• Scientists One Step Closer to a Blood Test that Predicts When a Person Will Die - "Researchers report that, in a group of more than 44,000 healthy patients, their blood test was around 80% accurate in predicting mortality risk within five to 10 years."
• Engadget's Guide to Privacy - "Best practices for keeping your data (and your smart home) safe."
• Documents say more about how iRobot’s new Terra lawnmower will autonomously mow your lawn - "We dug up more about Roomba maker iRobot’s first autonomous lawnmower. The twin-bladed Terra is expected to arrive in 2020."
• All the gear we loved this month - "Robot Coffee, a Leica Camera, and Everything Else We Loved This Month. Pro tip: Prepare all your meals in a waffle maker - it will change your life."

August 30, 2019

• World's safest city to visit in 2019 revealed by Economist Intelligence Unit - CNN travel.
• Experts share their (mostly) hassle-free security tips - "You don't need to post from a digital bunker to stay safe."
• 25 of the most beautiful places around the world - CNN travel.
• world's most fascinating forgotten architecture - CNN travel.
• The Emoji Mashup Bot Is Creating Fun, Weird, and Useful New Emoji. Meet the 18-Year-Old Developer Behind It - "An 18-year-old developer created the Emoji Mashup Bot, a Twitter account that combines different emoji at random with delightful results."
• The two illusions that tricked Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - "Two real-life hoaxes managed to fool the creator of Sherlock Holmes - and they help to reveal our own 'metacognitive illusions' that influence our memory and perception."
• From quinoa bars to salmon skin chips: what's behind the snacking revolution? - "Forget breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the space of a generation, Brits have tripled their consumption of snacks - and the options are endless."
• Around the world in 245 days - at just £67k for cruise of a lifetime - "You’ll get to visit six continents and 51 countries (if you don’t mind ballooning your carbon footprint)."
• James R Leavelle, detective handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald when he was shot, dies aged 99 - "Leavelle was cuffed to John F Kennedy’s killer in 1963 in Dallas when the gunman was shot dead by Jack Ruby."
• SONY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF WALKMAN IN TOKYO - "Four decades of portable, personal music."

August 29, 2019

• Apple was a little behind on Siri privacy, now it’s way ahead - "The default opt-out is the right call."
• Apple iOS 12.4.1 Release: Should You Upgrade? - "Apple has released iOS 12.4.1 and it’s essential."
• A new leaf: the complete guide to getting your life back on track this autumn - "From heat to holidays, the summer can bring all sorts of disruption to your regular schedule. Here experts explain how to improve everything from food to finances."
• Burning issue: how fashion's love of leather is fuelling the fires in the Amazon - "Beef and soya aren’t the sole culprits - our demand for shoes, belts and handbags is driving rainforest destruction. It’s time for consumers to wake up."
• Want to eat much less meat? Take the top vegan tips from the world’s tastiest cuisines - "While veganism is growing rapidly in the west, other parts of the world have had meat-free cuisines for centuries. For a rich and varied plant-based diet, talk to the Chinese, Indians, Ethiopians ..."
• Why the Periodic Table of Elements Is More Important Than Ever - "Mendeleev’s 150-year-old periodic table has become the menu for a world hungry for material benefits."
• The safest messaging apps - "Not all encrypted messaging apps are the same."
• 10 of the world’s best markets - "From book stalls in Kolkata to craft beer in Seattle and ‘dancing shrimps’ in Thailand, our tipsters know where to shop for local flavour - and bag a bargain."
• The ancient art of the hammam - "Bathing in Baku: How to hammam like a local."
• 2019 engadget Camera Guide - "What to buy, and how to get the most from it."
• Panasonic's S1H is the pinnacle of mirrorless video, for a price - "If you have $4,000, it'll do almost anything."
• From water to vodka: how to chill every drink to the best possible temperature - "How long does it take to chill a drink properly? And how cold is too cold? Scientists Álvaro Díez and Tibor Pal have incredibly precise answers - and they may surprise you."

August 28, 2019

• Want to Take Better Smartphone Photos? Try These 10 Tips From Pro Photographers - "If you’ve got the latest and greatest smartphone, you should step up your photography game to match."
• How to make your smart home more secure - "Or: How not to get hacked."
• We’re still not getting voice assistants right - "We should be thinking bigger."
• All these cities are sinking - "Indonesia's capital city isn't the only one sinking."
• 13 of Asia's most picturesque towns - "With its tropical islands, rice paddies, tea plantations, rugged mountains and sprawling megacities, Asia is a wonderland of diverse destinations."
• The ultra-rich are illegally buying cheetahs as pets & it's leading to their extinction - "Cheetahs are ending up in Gulf Arab mansions. And it's wiping them out."
• Apple apologizes for Siri audio recordings, announces privacy changes going forward - "Apple will no longer keep Siri recordings by default."
• BMW unveils X6 in the world's 'blackest black' - CNN style.
• A first look at Sony’s A6600 flagship APS-C mirrorless camera - "And let's not forget about the cheaper A6100."

August 27, 2019

• Facebook preparing new app to maintain pressure on Snapchat - "Threads app will encourage ‘frictionless’ data sharing with selected Instagram followers."
• How to connect your Fitbit app to your Apple Watch - "Use the Strava app as a friendly intermediary."
• How secure is DNA testing? - "What you might be giving away in an ancestry test."
• Spies, lies & data thieves: It's time to get a VPN - "Cover your assets."
• The Real Reason the Amazon Is On Fire - "Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro has challenged criticism about his government’s environmental policies in a way some see as condoning deforestation."
• Amazon fires: Leonardo DiCaprio gives $5m for rainforest - "Leonardo DiCaprio's environmental organisation is putting $5m towards helping the Amazon rainforest after the recent surge in fires there."
• Here's Where That Over-the-Top Castle in Succession Is Really Located - "It's presented to viewers as an imposing venue in Hungary, but take a guess as to where Oheka Castle is situated in real life."
• Why this is the world's most glamorous film festival - "7 reasons why Venice is the world's most glamorous film festival."
• How to Travel Using an E-Bike or Scooter - "If you follow the safety precautions, an electric bike, scooter or motorbike is an easy and cheap way to tour most urban centers."

August 26, 2019

• Turn off your Bluetooth, warn security experts - "Your Bluetooth connection is unsafe. Very unsafe. That’s the message from the largest hacker convention."
• museum culture: take your time - "The crowds being hurried through galleries too often miss out on the experience they came for - but opportunities remain."
• How to make better predictions - "A few individuals have a heightened ability to forecast what will happen to companies, the economy and politics. What traits do they share?"
• Is a global recession coming? Here are 7 warning signs - "The US-China trade war, jitters in Germany and Brexit uncertainty point to a slump."
• The fall of Prague: ‘Drunk tourists are acting like they’ve conquered our city’ - "As the Czech Republic capital launches a crackdown, the Observer joins one of the organised pub crawls that are blighting residents’ lives."
• You need a password manager -- right now - "Don’t reuse that basic password -- you don’t know where it's been."

August 25, 2019

• Two Glasses Of Wine Before Bed Helps You Lose Weight, According To Science - as it's like an hour in the gym - "Even a couple of glasses of your favourite tipple could have some impressive benefits."
• Resveratrol may be natural exercise performance enhancer - ScienceDaily.
• How early do you get to the airport? - "The great timing debate."
• Could fake meat burgers make cows obsolete? - "The battle over the future of meat."
• Changing places: Why countries decide to move their capitals - "Indonesia is pressing ahead with plans to move its capital from the traffic-choked city of Jakarta to the island of Borneo. The precise location has not yet been revealed - nor has a timeline - but President Joko Widodo formally launched the scheme in parliament on 16 August."
• THE BEST LAPTOP YOU CAN BUY RIGHT NOW - The Verge.
• Got a grand for my cat's gap year? The unstoppable rise of 'I want' crowdfunding - "Forget sponsoring Bob in accounts to run a charity marathon: these days you can ask anyone for anything."
• Airports ordered to use 3D baggage scanners by 2022 - "Government enforces use of technology to cut ‘hassle’ for passengers at security check. Scanning technology could end the requirement for passengers to put liquids in plastic bags."

August 24, 2019

• World's 100 greatest places 2019 - "These are the 100 best places to experience right now, from America’s hottest hometown pizzeria to a Tokyo museum bringing digital art to life."
• At 19 hours, it's the world's longest flight. But how will the human body cope? - "Australian airline Qantas has announced three test flights, with 40 people traveling directly from London or New York to Sydney, to see how the human body copes with 19 solid hours of air travel."
• First day at school: Mum's before-and-after photos of daughter go viral - "Before-and-after photos of a five-year-old's first day back at school have been shared thousands of times online after her mother posted the 'really funny' images on Facebook."
• Yes, tech companies may listen when you talk to your virtual assistant. Here's why that's not likely to stop - CNN Business.
• How to keep spam from invading your Google Calendar - "Block unwanted ‘invitations’."
• Lamborghini teaser hints at a hybrid 'hypercar' - "Shades of the Terzo Millennio."
• How luxury hotels such as Biarritz’s HÔtel du Palais have helped shape history - "The venue for this weekend’s G7 summit played a pivotal role in Edwardian politics."
• What does it take to become a gaming millionaire? - "The numbers are dizzying: more than $33m in prize money at an upcoming tournament. Competitors from around the world, many still in their teens. And the pressure that comes from knowing that millions of viewers are watching your every move."

August 23, 2019

• What Trump's spat with Denmark tells us - "Trump's diplomacy is just like him: Unpredictable, vengeful and transactional."
• Greenland sees spike in tourism interest - "As Trump ponders buying Greenland, Americans are eyeing their next vacation spot."
• The machine always wins: what drives our addiction to social media - "Social media was supposed to liberate us, but for many people it has proved addictive, punishing and toxic. What keeps us hooked?"
• JAMES BOND 25 NO TIME TO DIE Teaser Trailer - YouTube 1:50.
• Asia's 20 Richest Families Control $450 Billion - "The dynasties behind Reliance, Samsung and Suntory are among the region's wealthiest. Hong Kong clans make up 30% of the list."
• Apple Is Planning New iPhones, iPads & MacBooks This Year. Here's What to Know - TIME Magazine.
• BEST WIRELESS EARBUDS TO BUY IN 2019 - "True wireless earbuds from Beats, Sony, and others overcame the downsides of older models this year."
• Porsche shows off the interior of its first EV ahead of September 4th reveal - "The Taycan is almost here."
• Can you cool a house without air conditioning? - "As global summer temperatures rise, more buildings are installing energy-hungry air conditioners – a major contributor to climate change. But are there ways to cool buildings down without turning the AC on?"
• Yet Another Health Problem Linked to Air Pollution: Eye Disease - "In a new study, scientists found a connection between exposure to air pollution and higher risk of an aging-related eye disorder."
• She looked up how to find a diamond on YouTube. Then she found a 3.72-carat one - "Woman finds 3.72-carat yellow diamond while learning how to find diamonds."
• Address Unknown: the great, forgotten anti-Nazi book everyone must read - "First published in 1938, US author Kathrine Kressmann Taylor’s forgotten classic is a devastating work of political fiction that still resonates today."
• Address Unknown by Kressmann Taylor - Amazon.com.

August 22, 2019

• Why Trump keeps calling women 'nasty' - CNN Opinion.
• Is a recession coming? Here's how to tell - CNN Business.
• Fake news is 'reinforced by false memories' - "A study into false memories highlights the risks of "fake news" spreading via social media."
• Robert Maxwell Life & death of a magnate - and how it shaped his daughter Ghislaine - "The murky life & death of Robert Maxwell - and how it shaped his daughter Ghislaine."
• The best Stephen King movies ... ranked! - "With It Chapter Two out next month, plus the news that an adaptation of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is back on track, we count down the finest big-screen versions of King’s terrifying tales."
• What's in your wallet? Not our new credit card please, warns Apple - "Manufacturer’s warning to keep flashy, minimalist Apple Card away from pockets, wallets and other cards draw derision."
• Titanic explorers' dive reveals 'shocking' state of wreck - "First venture to the ship in 15 years finds that features have decayed completely."
• Boats & beach huts: a family holiday on Denmark’s ÆrØ island - "A Danish camping break ... with three generations under canvas. It may not sound fun but this picturesque island makes it a memorable escape from ‘reality’."
• No Hollywood ending: Los Angeles property listed for $1bn sells at $100,000 - "The 157-acre lot in the Hollywood Hills has been the subject of complex litigation over who actually owns the property."

August 21, 2019

• Can't buy Greenland? Explore Antarctica - "11 thrilling ways to discover Antarctica."
• The age of comfort TV: why people are secretly watching Friends and The Office on a loop - "We are in an era of ‘prestige television’, with unprecedented choice and quality. So why are so many of us streaming endless reruns of 90s sitcoms?"
• Hi, Alexa. How Do I Stop You From Listening In On Me? - "Humans help train artificial intelligence, so someone may be listening to what you tell Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa. Here’s what to do if you have a problem with that."
• Why emoji use could lead to more sex - "A study claims that adding emojis to communications allowed people to reach a deeper level of intimacy with one another."
• Facebook to stop stalking you off-site - but only if asked - "Facebook is drawing back the veil to show what data it collects on users."
• Is James Bond about to die? What the new 007 title might mean - "The 25th outing for the superspy is called No Time to Die, which brings up a number of different theories."
• Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe? A New Study Reignites a Long-Standing Debate - "The research found that high fluoride exposure during pregnancy correlated with lower IQ scores among young children, especially boys."
• The new rules of socks: novelty ones are out - but yes you can wear them with sandals - "Socks are the new fashion statement, but are white ones in? Is cotton best? And should they always be pulled up? Here is the long and short of it."

August 20, 2019

• Apple accidentally reopens security flaw in latest iOS version - "Vulnerability could be exploited to gain control of iPhone, users are warned. Apple users are being warned to exercise particular caution over their cybersecurity for the next few days, after the company mistakenly reopened a security flaw in the latest version of iOS."
• You should opt out of the Apple Card’s arbitration clause - here’s how - "Keep your right to sue."
• No Time to Die: 25th James Bond film gets a title - "Latest 007 caper, directed by Beasts of No Nation’s Cary Fukunaga, is set to to be Daniel Craig’s last outing as the superspy."
• Trump tweets image of enormous Trump Tower on Greenland - "US president pledges ‘not to do this’ but residents of the icy island have hardly warmed to his interest."
• The mess of plastic in the Atlantic - "Microplastics discovered in 'extreme' concentrations in the North Atlantic."
• THE PHONE CASE MODELS USE TO SUBVERT INSTAGRAM - "Models like Gigi Hadid and Kaia Gerber are sending a mental health warning."
• The dress that changed red carpet fashion - "Remember when Liz Hurley wore 'that' dress?"
• A 125-year-old dime just sold for $1.32 million - "When is a dime worth $1.32 million?"
• meet the men who have taken their wives’ surnames - "An estimated 3% of men choose to turn gender stereotyping on its head when they get married. Why - and do any of them regret it?"
• Lightning-compatible YubiKey 5Ci could secure your iPhone logins - "It also has a USB-C port for when you need to use an Android device or computer instead."

August 19, 2019

• Record-Breaking Temperatures Around the World Are 'Almost Entirely' Due to Climate Change - "July 2019 was the hottest July and the hottest month on record globally since temperature records began, with heatwaves hitting many parts of the world."
• How Likely Is the Risk of Being Shot in America? It Depends - "According to a new poll, 59% of Americans think random acts of violence, like mass shootings, are the biggest safety threat they face."
• The Rise of the Pea: How an Unassuming Legume Emerged as a Frontrunner in the Race to Replace Meat & Dairy - TIME Magazine.
• What to Do When You’ve Said the Wrong Thing - "Assess the harm. Don’t 'catastrophize.' Take responsibility."
• 7 biggest announcements from the Samsung Note 10 event - "How many devices is too many devices?"
• 16 of the world's best coastlines - CNN travel.
• Nazi-era Porsche fails to sell after auction snafu - "$17 million or $70 million? 1930s Porsche fails to sell after auction snafu."
• How Old Is Your Pet in Human Years? The Answer Is a Little Complicated, According to a Vet - TIME Magazine.
• The DJI Osmo Mobile 3 finally fits in your bag - "DJI fixed the phone gimbal’s biggest problem."
• City swimming, Swiss-style: a ride down the Rhine in Basel - "Bathing, barbecues and buvettes are part of the culture in a city that promotes swimming in its majestic river – and it’s a chance for some great sightseeing, too."

August 18, 2019

• ‘Not for sale’: Inside Greenland, the world’s largest island - CNN World.
• Obituary for an Icelandic glacier - "Iceland's Okjokull glacier commemorated with plaque. Mourners have gathered in Iceland to commemorate the loss of Okjokull, which has died at the age of about 700."
• Lime & soda? No thanks, say non-drinkers - "The days of lime and soda are over. 'Sugary, carbonated or fruit-based juice drinks just won't do' for those seeking a booze-free alternative."
• 30 best films about music, chosen by musicians - "Anna Calvi, Neil Tennant, Nadine Shah, Wayne Coyne, Nitin Sawhney and Anna Meredith pick their top five music movies."
• How the ‘Baywatch’ Swimsuit Became a Summer Classic - "Athletic. Flattering. Red. Who needs a string bikini?"
• Why Do We Hiccup? - "Anything that upsets or aggravates your digestive or respiratory tracts can induce hiccups. There are almost as many remedies as causes."

August 17, 2019

• Trump & Greenland: Other times the US bought territory - "Alaska for $7 million, anyone? Donald Trump isn't the first US leader to seek expansion using taxpayer dollars. But did those deals work out?"
• Bugatti is making only 10 of these $9 million supercars - "Bugatti unveiled its latest limited-edition model at a classic car show in California Friday. The Bugatti Centodieci will cost $9 million and only 10 will be made."
• Ikea goes all in on smart home tech - "‘We are just getting started’."
• My neverending search for the perfect cup of coffee - "Japanese filter sets, Italian espresso machines, vintage Bialettis - as hobbies go it’s extreme and expensive. Don’t judge me."
• The man on the phone - "What's it like making history's highest auction bid? In November 2017 at Christie's New York, Alex Rotter uttered a phrase never before heard at an art auction: 'Four hundred million.'"
• He bet his career on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.' He won big - "Producer Michael Davies bet his career on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' 20 years ago and won big."
• Peter Fonda: a life in pictures - "The actor best remembered for Easy Rider has died at the age of 79. Here we look back at his life and career."

August 16, 2019

• Donald Trump reportedly wants to purchase Greenland from Denmark - "US president has ‘expressed interest’ in the icy territory, according to the Wall Street Journal, but the Danes have yet to weigh in."
• Why Trump wants to buy Greenland - "5 questions about Donald Trump's interest in buying Greenland, answered."
• Heathrow-JFK is the world's only billion-dollar airline route - CNN travel.
• What Makes People Charismatic & How You Can Be, Too - "Simple tips to break through your social anxieties and make real, genuine connections with others."
• Is the cruise industry responsible for overtourism? - CNN travel.
• What makes the Mac Mini a great computer? - "Users tell us what Apple’s smallest PC excels at."
• The best portable solar battery charger - engadget.
• 5 scariest roller coaster drops around the world - "Advances in technology, design and engineering over the decades have allowed amusement parks to offer ever taller, faster and steeper coasters (with loops and other kinds of inversions as well). These big hills are getting ever more thrilling and frightening -- and that's really the point, isn't it?"

August 15, 2019

• Microsoft warns Windows 10 users to update immediately - "Microsoft is warning Windows 10 users to update their operating system immediately because of two 'critical' vulnerabilities.The company said the vulnerabilities are potentially 'wormable,' meaning affected computers could spread viruses and malware without any action on the user's part."
• 3 words that can save your life - "What3words: The app that can save your life. Police have urged everyone to download a smartphone app they say has already saved several lives. What is it and how does it work?"
• Japanese Air Force One is up for sale for $28 million - "It's not every day you go shopping for a VIP jumbo jet, but one unique offering is attracting attention online. A Boeing 747-400 which has flown 14 Japanese prime ministers and the country's emperor around the world is up for sale, according to a listing on aviation trade publication Controller."
• I Shared My Phone Number. I Learned I Shouldn’t Have - "Our personal tech columnist asked security researchers what they could find out about him from just his cellphone number. Quite a lot, it turns out."
• 'Groovy, groovy, groovy': listening to Woodstock 50 years on - all 38 discs - "It was a blueprint for Live Aid and every mega-festival since. We survey a new archive box set - in full - to uncover the real story of these ‘three days of peace and music’."
• The secret lives of extreme larks: what do people who rise at 4am do with their mornings? - "Getting up before dawn is more common than you might think, and can be great for exercise, self-improvement and wildlife watching."
• The best of ancient Egypt - "Egypt's ancient discoveries keep coming."
• Snapchat creators earn serious money from making AR filters - CNN Business.
• 36 Hours in Santa Barbara County - The New York Times.
• 'When I started selling eyebrow products, people thought I was crazy': how to make a billion in beauty - "At this year’s BeautyCon festival in LA, makeup moguls Huda Kattan and Anastasia Soare reveal what it takes to hit $1bn."

August 14, 2019

• Social Media Hurts Girls More Than Boys - "Social media can damage teens' mental health under certain circumstances, but a new study says it can be used safely. Here's how."
• Countries with hardly any tourists - "Why you should go to the world's least-visited countries."
• The Rise of the Virtual Restaurant - "Food delivery apps are reshaping the restaurant industry - and how we eat - by inspiring digital-only establishments that don’t need a dining room or waiters."
• 50 of the world's best desserts - CNN travel.
• Why stress is dangerous - and how to avoid its effects - "Are we really more stressed than ever before? In an essay based on her recent book Stress-Proof, Mithu Storoni explains how modern life may have amplified our anxiety, and the best ways to reduce its impact on our bodies and minds."
• From Bowie to BeyoncÉ: what the stars can teach us about travelling in style - "Mia Farrow opted for a kaftan while Marilyn Monroe went for high heels. What can vintage celebrity fashion tell us about cool, comfortable travel?"
• The fashion line designed to trick surveillance cameras - "Adversarial Fashion garments are covered in license plates, aimed at bamboozling a device’s databases."

August 13, 2019

• International Lefthanders Day - August 13. See notable lefthanders.
• Feeling the Heat? Here’s When Fans Can Help - and When They Don’t - According to Science - TIME Magazine.
• How 'smart' email could change the way we talk - "Smart email systems that use artificial intelligence to predict what will type next can make it quicker to write messages to our friends, colleagues and family, but do we risk losing something in the process? Start typing a reply in Google’s Gmail and it might feel like it is reading your mind. Tap out the letters "tha" and up pops the rest of a sentence in greyed out letters. Press tab and your sentence completes itself."
• World's largest urban farm to open - on a Paris rooftop - "The 14,000 sq m farm is set to open in the south-west of Paris early next year."
• Afternoon delight: how to have a successful nap - "If you are sleep-deprived, and need a healthy siesta, careful planning is key."
• The Best Sports & Exercises to Avoid Injury - TIME Magazine.
• Are you rich? Where does your net worth rank in America? - "Three questions might change how you see yourself."

August 12, 2019

• Warning Issued For Apple's 1.4 Billion iPad & iPhone Users - "Picked up by AppleInsider, security firm Check Point has revealed it has found a way to hack every iPhone and iPad running iOS 8 right up to betas of iOS 13."
• Video games unlikely to cause real-world violence, experts say - "As mass shootings roil the nation, President Trump and top Republicans are citing video games as one explanation for the bloodshed."
• Here's How Much Caffeine May Trigger a Migraine, According to a New Study - TIME Magazine.
• 24 of the tastiest Greek food dishes - "Best Greek food: 24 of the tastiest selections."
• 17 of the most secluded beaches in Greece - " It's no secret that Greece boasts some of the most stunning stretches of sand in the world. Be warned, the more secluded beaches tend to be the ones that are hardest to reach."
• Adobe Fresco brings the joy of painting to the iPad - "Oil paints and watercolors are more realistic than ever."
• What to Do When You Feel Uninspired at Work - "It happens to us all, but it's not the end of the world."
• How to make your fitness tracker count steps more accurately - "Step trackers aren’t perfect, but here’s what you can do to get the best readings."
• JD Salinger estate finally agrees to ebook editions - "Author’s son explains that wish for accessibility has persuaded trustees to look past his father’s dislike of digital media."

August 11, 2019

• I tried 5G. It will change your life - if you can find it - "Self-driving cars. Robotic surgeries. Toothbrushes that detect when you're sick. This is the future 5G technology promises in less than a decade's time; internet connections so fast they'll support an entirely new way of life."
• The World's Wealthiest Family Makes $4 Million Every Hour - "The 25 wealthiest dynasties on the planet control $1.4 trillion. The numbers are mind-boggling: $70,000 per minute, $4 million per hour, $100 million per day. That’s how quickly the fortune of the Waltons, the clan behind Walmart Inc., has been growing since last year’s Bloomberg ranking of the world’s richest families."
• Why Democrats are donkeys & Republicans are elephants - CNN style.
• Swipe out. Has Tinder lost its spark? - "Dating apps are a huge success - but people are looking elsewhere for the perfect match."
• How 'blue gold' lost its lustre - "Why smartphones are no longer driving the search for 'blue gold'."
• The most remote fine dining experience in the world? - CNN style.
• The real reasons why sharks attack humans - "Humans are like ungainly packets of meat when paddling in the ocean and should be easy prey compared to fast-moving fish and seals. So, why are so few people attacked by sharks?"

August 10, 2019

• Ryugyong Hotel: The story of North Korea's 'Hotel of Doom' - "The strange history and uncertain future of the 1000ft monolithic megastructure."
• Why Drinking Water All Day Long Is Not the Best Way to Stay Hydrated - TIME Magazine.
• How Exercise Lowers the Risk of Alzheimer’s by Changing Your Brain - "Researchers analyzed brain changes linked to exercise to understand how physical activity slows the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s."
• Sonos is making a Bluetooth speaker, and here are some of its features - "The long-awaited portable Sonos speaker could arrive this fall."
• Leica's Q2 Is Almost Perfect, From a Certain point of view - "Leica's latest camera is a slick throwback with some impressive features and equally impressive drawbacks."
• Our Cars Are Trying to Keep Us Safe. Here’s How - "There is no question that the tech in cars is making us safer. Even when optional, active electronic safety features can pay for themselves quickly."
• The Secret History of 'Easter Eggs' - "Yes, Google, Tesla, Amazon and others are still hiding quirky software surprises in their products, mostly to give you a chuckle."
• Abandoned pianos in derelict buildings - in pictures - "Ever since Romain Thiery stumbled upon an abandoned piano in a castle in 2009, the French photographer - a pianist himself - has travelled all over Europe in search of forgotten pianos, giving them a new lease of life through his images. So far, he has captured 124 pianos in countries including Spain, Germany and Romania, as well as in remoter places such as the Chernobyl exclusion zone in Ukraine."

August 9, 2019

• 36 Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2019 - TIME Magazine.
• Here's How to Free Up Space On Your iPhone - TIME Magazine.
• In Praise of Online Dating - "Yes, it can be demoralizing. It can also enlarge your world."
• 1MDB: The playboys, PMs & partygoers around a global financial scandal - "It is one of the world's greatest financial scandals."
• New Seven Wonders of the World - "See our greatest achievements."
• I LET STRANGERS DESIGN MY APARTMENT - "If you hate redecorating, make someone else do it for you."
• Stunning photos that look like paintings - "Photographer Ben Thomas' vivid snapshots color-bomb reality."
• Zaha Hadid-designed hotel nears completion in Dubai - "Dubai's hotels are among the most luxurious and extravagant in the world. But there's one that's about to set itself apart from all others in the Emirate."
• 36 Hours in Outer Cape Cod - The New York Times.
• Blackmagic announces Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - "From Micro Four Thirds to Super 35."

August 8, 2019

• Hunting for 'the world's purest water' - "Do these icebergs produce the world's purest water? Selling water harvested from icebergs is big business on Canada's eastern coast. But there are concerns over Arctic warming, with an increasing number of icebergs floating south from Greenland."
• Seeds, kale & red meat once a month - how to eat the diet that will save the world - "A complete overhaul of what we eat may be the only way to meet the needs of a planet in crisis. So what’s on - and off - the menu?"
• Amazon Kindle Oasis 2019: the most paper-like reader yet - "Luxury model has colour-changing frontlight that gets warmer as the sun sets."
• Change food production & stop abusing land, IPCC climate report warns - "Land degradation, including deforestation, produces almost a quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions."
• Is this the best way to disembark an airplane? - CNN travel.
• 10 rules for a perfect fridge - from egg storage to deep cleaning - "How cold should your fridge be? How often does it need to be emptied? And is it safe to keep open tins of food in it? Here is a guide to keeping it cool."
• Goodwood brings glorious end to English social season - "A peek inside Britain's secret garden party."
• What's wrong with buying a dinosaur? - "Fossils are in fashion, with private buyers snapping up prehistoric remains online and at auction but the trend is raising concerns within the scientific community."
• How to make Windows 10 recognise an external hard drive - "Jaki has 11,000 photos on a USB drive but Windows 10 won’t recognise it. What can she do?"
• Ex-model who faked depression to get a £7K NHS nose job wants her 'non-academic' daughter, 14, to have surgery to make her 'prettier' because 'ugly people get nowhere' - Daily Mail Online.

August 7, 2019

• What we aren't eating is killing us, global study finds - "Which risk factor is responsible for more deaths around the world than any other? Not smoking. Not even high blood pressure. It's a poor diet."
• The real price of buying cheap clothes - "The French or Italians might like to think of themselves as the most fashionable people in Europe - but it is the Brits that are the most dedicated shoppers."
• Tourists face €250 fines for sitting on Spanish Steps in Rome - "Police patrol 18th-century marble steps, blowing whistles at visitors sitting down."
• Dining in paradise: The Maldives' finest tables - CNN travel.
• World's most beautiful castles - CNN travel.
• ‘The plane is too heavy’ - and readers' other budget airline disasters - "After a passenger boarded an easyJet plane that had a row of backless seats, readers reveal tales of low-cost flying nightmares."

August 6, 2019

• Why we overlook our partner's flaws - "The surprising benefits of being blinded by love. Our romantic partners may be riddled with flaws but do our own biases mean we overlook these, even if there are better options on offer elsewhere?"
• People are texting phone numbers identical to their own, with one key difference. Meet the 'number neighbor' - "Knock knock. Who's there? It's your (number) neighbor! Could this be the beginning of a beautiful friendship?"
• Things you can do in Dubai if money is no object - "The most spectacular money-no-object experiences in Dubai."
• The Apple Card starts rolling out today - "Wide availability by the end of the month."
• World's most spectacular oceanside pools - "World's best tidal and oceanside pools."
• Bond 25: Prince Charles 'offered role' alongside Daniel Craig in new 007 film - "He is said to be considering the appearance after a visit to Pinewood."
• David Bailey: 'Deneuve said it's great we're divorced - now we can be lovers!' "As he powers into his 80s, the photographer recalls shooting everyone from Kate Moss to Andy Warhol, shares his regrets over voting leave – and reveals how Gordon Brown pulled a fast one on him."

August 5, 2019

• Love v l’amour: is English destroying the world’s sexiest language? - "In France, the culture minister has announced plans to strengthen a law that compels advertisers to say things in French."
• ‘I don’t smell!’ Meet the people who have stopped washing - "A growing number of people are eschewing soap and trusting bacteria to do the job instead – and an entire industry has sprung up to accommodate them."
• How to say sorry (and why you should stop saying it so much) - "Sorry is the hardest word. When an apology is needed, keep it personal and to the point."
• Five-star concierges: The wild requests of the mega-rich - "Outrageous hotel requests by the super-rich."
• The rise & fall of Halston, the man who redefined American fashion - CNN style.
• Ahead of the pack: the best books about running - The Guardian.

August 4, 2019

• Instagram & WhatsApp will add ‘from Facebook’ to names - "Facebook really wants you to know that it’s in charge."
• Why do we have so much stuff? - "Modern life just seems to be full of... well, stuff! But why do we have so much of it?"
• Wolf's Lair: Will Hitler HQ makeover create a Nazi theme park? - "Remote, hidden in dense forest, protected by nearby lakes and marshes - the Wolf's Lair in Poland was a secure headquarters for Adolf Hitler in World War Two."
• 5 ways to form a good habit that sticks - "Psychological tricks such as forming a cue-behaviour link and choosing your moment make it easier to do, say, more exercise."
• IPAD PRO USB-C HUBS: THE BEST, WORST, AND WEIRDEST OPTIONS - "Do more with the iPad Pro’s one and only port."

August 3, 2019

• How much warmer will your city get? - "The world is getting hotter. July 2019 was one of the warmest months ever recorded - and July temperatures almost everywhere on Earth have been higher in the last 10 years compared with 1880-1900, as this globe shows. Scroll below to find out how the temperature in 1,000 major cities across the world has changed already and how much it could increase by in the coming years."
• Ridiculous travel deals you can't find anywhere else - "Find flights the airlines don’t want you to see. We’re exposing loopholes in airfare pricing to save you money."
• Jogging & five other exercises ward off weight gain despite 'obesity genes' - Medical Xpress.
• MacKenzie Bezos Is Now Officially World's Third-Richest Woman - "In the richest divorce settlement in history, Jeff Bezos transferred a quarter of his Amazon shares to his ex-wife MacKenzie Bezos on July 29. He remains the richest person on the planet, while she jumps into the ranks as the world’s third-richest woman."
• From a wrongful arrest to a life-saving romance: the typos that have changed people's lives - "In our digital world, a misdirected text or simple keyboard error can trigger huge unintended consequences."
• Revealed: The world's least stressful cities - CNN travel.
• 20 beautiful European cities with hardly any tourists - CNN travel.
• Electrician wires van to zap thieves with 1,000-volt shock if they try to break in and police say it’s legal - "An electrician has wired his van so would-be tool thieves get a 1,000- volt shock if they try to break in."
• Venice asks other ports to help find solution to cruise ship problems - "Italian city’s port authority asks eight other port cities to ‘join forces’ to combat problem."
• Zannone: Italy's forbidden 'orgy island' - CNN travel.
• What it's like to vacation in Iraq - CNN travel.
• Travelers in Europe are giving up flying to go green. Is the U.S. next? - "In Europe, the Movement to Give Up Air Travel Is Taking Off. Could the U.S. Be Next?"
• What couples should never do on an airplane - "10 rules for flying together as a couple."
• Fit in my 40s: tennis is no longer a languid game of gents. It’s for fitness freaks - "The play has changed, the rackets have changed, even the speed of the ball has changed – which all makes a difference, even to a novice."
• Facebook & Google Trackers Are Showing Up on Porn Sites - "A new study scanned 22,484 pornography sites and found them riddled with trackers from major technology companies."

August 2, 2019

• 10 ‘Most Urgent’ Violations of Press Freedom Around the World - TIME Magazine.
• Apple halts practice of contractors listening in to users on Siri - "Tech firm to review virtual assistant ‘grading’ programme after Guardian revelations."
• The most comfortable airplane cabin yet? - "AirGo Galaxy claimed as most space-efficient business class seat design yet."
• George Hamilton Beyond the Tan: At 80, Hollywood’s Ultimate Showman Looks Back on Scandals, Trump Ties and "The Joke Being on Me" - "He's starred opposite Lana Turner and Brigitte Bardot, dated Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor and a first daughter, made dozens of films (a couple of them good), befriended Imelda Marcos, and now he's taking stock of a remarkable life as a showbiz bon vivant."
• 15 best beer cities around the world - "Say cheers to the 15 best beer cities around the world."
• 'The sport is at a tipping point': Inside US horse racing’s deadly crisis - "The future of horse racing in America is at a crossroads amid the headline-grabbing rash of fatalities at Santa Anita Park, yet the consequences of a wholesale ban would be far-reaching."
• Alzheimer’s blood test could predict onset up to 20 years in advance - "US scientists say their blood test can be 94% effective in spotting those at risk of the illness."
• After an Injury, Stay Comfortable and Productive With This Gear - "After you have minor surgery or an injury, getting around and doing everyday tasks can be hard. A lap desk, a crutches pouch, and seven other things can help."

August 1, 2019

• Why long-haul airplanes are getting smaller - "Airbus A321XLR: Small jets are the future of big trips."
• How the Moon affects your mood - "The idea that the lunar cycle can influence people’s behaviour dates back thousands of years, but has been largely dismissed by modern medicine. But new research suggests there may be some truth to these ancient theories."
• THIS PORSCHE HAS A TESLA ELECTRIC MOTOR - "EV retrofits are the hottest new way to rescue iconic cars from the brink."
• The best creative & productivity apps for students - "Essential tools for keeping your life in order and getting stuff done."
• Burger King to sell plant-based Impossible Whopper across the US - "Burger King will begin selling the plant-based Impossible Whopper across the US next week after a successful run in six regions."
• How do I set up an ergonomic home office? - "Polly wants to dump her laptop for a more ergonomic computer due to neck and shoulder pain."
• 36 Hours in Belfast - The New York Times.

July 31, 2019

• The iPhone now makes up less than half of Apple’s business - "Apple is diversifying ahead of major services coming this fall."
• Russia to China in under 8 minutes - "The world's first cross-border cable car will travel from Russia to China in under 8 minutes."
• 'I found the resting place of the Little Prince' - "Solving the mystery behind the world famous children's tale."
• Ronald Reagan called Africans at UN 'monkeys', tapes reveal - "Former US President Ronald Reagan described African delegates to the UN as 'monkeys', in newly-unearthed tapes published by a US magazine."
• 'Second-Hand Drinking' Is The Public Health Problem You've Probably Never Heard Of - "It's easy to imagine how second-hand smoke can impact an innocent bystander - most of us have probably inhaled the smoke from someone else's tobacco without wanting to. But it's not the only habit that can affect others; 'second-hand drinking' is a thing, too."
• Millennials May Be Drinking Less, But Binge Drinking Is On the Rise Among Older Adults - "A new study found that, from 2015-2017, more than 10% of adults 65 and older said they had binge drank in the past month, up from about 7% in 2006."
• Travel hack airlines don't want you to use - "Hidden city ticketing: The travel hack airlines don't want you to use."
• MEET THE US’S SPY SYSTEM OF THE FUTURE - IT’S SENTIENT - "Meet the classified artificial brain being developed by US intelligence programs."
• Morning Exercise May Offer the Most Weight Loss Benefits - "In a study, people who worked out before noon lost more weight, on average, than those who typically exercised after 3 p.m."
• 210-meter-high infinity pool is almost complete - "How Dubai is building one of the world's highest infinity pools."
• You Can't Go Back to 'Classic' Gmail. But You Can Get Close - Here's How - TIME Magazine.
• Notorious Gangster John Dillinger's Body to be Exhumed - TIME Magazine.
• 5 eco-friendly beach essentials - "Stay stylish, and environmentally aware with this selection of swimwear, sunscreen and other summer holiday favourites."
• Sony WF-1000XM3 review: Simply the best true wireless earbuds - "As a bonus, they cost well under $300."

July 30, 2019

• Your Apple Has 100 Million Microorganisms Living On It. Should You Care? - TIME Magazine.
• Google reveals fistful of flaws in Apple's iMessage app - "A team of bug-hunters at Google have shared details of five flaws in Apple's iMessage software that could make its devices vulnerable to attack."
• Superyachts & bad art: how Mykonos became the party island of the super-rich - "The Greek island has long attracted a glamorous clique, but the influx of billionaires has transformed it into a haven of absurd luxury."
• How to keep valuables safe: use cereal & toy boxes, say ex-burglars - "Panel of ex-offenders reveals underwear drawers and pillows are first places to be checked."
• Hey Siri! Stop recording & sharing my private conversations - "Voice assistants have a dark side, and we may be paying for their limited benefits with our privacy."
• Ten of the world’s most sensational minigolf courses - "Rochester Cathedral has caused a kerfuffle by installing minigolf. But how will this compare with the world’s wackiest courses – from Bible-themed, to glow-in-the-dark, to one built under a funeral home?"
• BIG ALCOHOL IS POURING BILLIONS INTO WEED DRINKS, BUT DOES ANYBODY WANT IT? - "No one is more nervous about the legalization of marijuana than the beer industry."
• In Praise of Idleness - Bertrand Russell.

July 29, 2019

• Earth Overshoot Day is July 29, the earliest ever - Earth Day Network.
• Can you afford to be green when you're not rich? I kept a diary to find out - "Politicians and corporations have placed the burden of environmental responsibility on the consumer – but how easy is it to go green when you’re barely getting by?"
• ‘It’s a superpower’: how walking makes us healthier, happier and brainier - "Neuroscientist Shane O’Mara believes that plenty of regular walking unlocks the cognitive powers of the brain like nothing else. He explains why you should exchange your gym kit for a pair of comfy shoes and get strolling."
• The secrets of London's most famous bridges - CNN travel.
• Canouan: The Caribbean's next luxury hot spot - CNN travel.
• Did you solve it? The enduring appeal of Venn diagrams - The Guardian.
• GOCYCLE GX E-BIKE REVIEW: FAST, FUN, AND FOLDABLE - "GoCycle or go home."
• Airbus unveils new 'bird of prey' concept plane - CNN travel.
• How to Pack a Suitcase - "Packing may seem simple, but it is a science with rules that travelers often learn the hard way over thousands of miles on the road. Doing it strategically can be the difference between a harried vacation with countless detours to local drugstores and a streamlined one with everything you need at your fingertips. Here’s our shortcut to packing the right way: how to find the best suitcase, minimize your load, pack what you need on a beach trip or a business trip and cut down on wrinkles."

July 28, 2019

• What Will Smart Homes Look Like 10 Years From Now? - TIME Magazine.
• An exclusive look inside the destruction - and future - of Notre Dame - "Inside the Fight Over How Notre Dame Should Rise From the Ashes."
• Five ways to have a stress-free morning - "Do what you can the night before, avoid gadgets - and don’t hit the snooze button."
• 'Ships can re-register under any flag in 15 minutes' - "Ship's flag can help its owner keep costs down. But for the crew, it can be a nightmare."
• Dubai's Museum of the Future: A new world icon? - CNN travel.
• Looking for Mr T: the politicisation of testosterone - "Alt-right activists believe low testosterone is resulting in a crisis of masculinity. But is ‘low-T’ really to blame for making men ‘soft’ – or is the politicisation of the hormone more sinister?"
• Another side of Samuel Beckett - "Often recalled as the lonely genius of modernism, the Irish writer was also ‘Sam’, convivial friend and collaborator, who drank with Peter O’Toole, talked cricket with Harold Pinter and ‘wailed’ at Edna O’Brien’s piano."
• How facial recognition really works - "Police are using facial recognition the wrong way."
• Sony’s wearable AC will arrive too late to save you from this year’s heatwave - "The Reon Pocket is due to ship March 2020."
• The best electric razor - "Braun leads the pack with two of Wirecutter's top picks."

July 27, 2019

• Your Summer Beach Trip Could Put You at Risk of Getting Sick. Here's What You Need to Know - "A study published last year estimated that recreational water activities are related to 90 million illnesses each year in the U.S."
• The world's most glamorous lake is Europe's new 'it' place - CNN travel.
• The legendary American car that vanished for 30 years - "The Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe's extraordinary story includes beating Ferrari, bursting up in flames, and spending three decades in a storage unit."
• THE BEST E-READER TO BUY RIGHT NOW - "Put a library in the palm of your hand."
• The tech you need to declutter your academic life - "Marie Kondo would approve."

July 26, 2019

• These Cities Broke Temperature Records in Europe's Heat Wave - TIME Magazine.
• How To Delete Your Data From Facebook Forever - TIME Magazine.
• FaceApp Is the Future - "What the least important app on your phone has in common with the most."
• 1965 Aston Martin DB5 "James Bond Car" - "One of the 1965 James Bond 007 Aston Martin DB5 movie cars will be offered during the 2019 RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale, which will be held August 15-17 during Monterey Classic Car Week."
• The global internet is powered by vast undersea cables. But they're vulnerable - "How vulnerable are the undersea cables that power the global internet?"
• Celebrity photographer Markus Klinko shares his on-set secrets - CNN style.
• House of pain: who are the Sacklers under fire in lawsuits over opioids? - "The Sackler name graced some of the world’s top museums and universities. But now key family members are being sued over the US opioid crisis – and their wealth and reputation are under threat."
• Beyoncé's crash diet plan sells an impossible, damaging ideal - "In promoting an expensive vegan diet plan, the singer has described confronting her weight as ‘every woman’s nightmare’. She is irresponsibly stoking an evil diet culture – but is also a victim of it."

July 25, 2019

• Heatwaves and the human body - "What impact does heat have on the body?"
• Is this the craziest hotel ever designed? - "Beautiful or terrifying? Architect designs hotel suspended over a cliff."
• Daily E-Cigarette Use Can Help Smokers Quit, According to One of the Most Comprehensive Studies Yet - TIME Magazine.
• Which is the best tablet for an artist? - The Guardian.
• A space travel revolution is upon us. But who can afford it? - "Is the future of space travel just for super rich people?"
• ‘We want carbs!’: how comfort food conquered the world’s best restaurants - "From crumpets to pies to ham and cheese toasties, restaurants are replacing ‘challenging’ dishes with those that remind us of home and childhood. Why is this change happening now?"
• How the state runs business in China - "Much of modern China’s epic growth was driven by private enterprise – but under Xi Jinping, the Communist party has returned to being the ultimate authority in business as well as politics."
• Forced penetration: If a woman forces a man to have sex, is that rape? - "When a man has penetrative sex with a woman without her consent, that's rape. But what if a woman makes a man have penetrative sex with her, without his consent? That's not rape under the law of England and Wales, but the author of a new study of the phenomenon says perhaps it should be."

July 24, 2019

• 'No doubt left' about scientific consensus on global warming, say experts - "Extensive historical data shows recent extreme warming is unprecedented in past 2,000 years."
• How to eat in a heatwave - "When the weather makes food seem daunting, there’s always gazpacho. But don’t reach for a Magnum, they are for children."
• Check in vs. carry on: Luggage choices get heated - CNN travel.
• The $60K bikini that made history - "Remember when Ursula Andress emerged from the sea in a white bikini?"
• The best note-taking apps for students - "Our favorite tools for writing assignments and classroom notes."
• How to Share Books & Movies Through Amazon Household - "The retail giant offers a way to share your Prime benefits - including Kindle titles, audiobooks, and free shipping - with others in your home."
• All the gear you need to build a game-streaming empire - "One emote at a time."
• Rare Nike trainers sell for $437,500 - "A pair of rare Nike trainers designed by the sportswear giant's co-founder has sold for a record-breaking $437,500."
• Why everyone has a podcast - "How podcasts grew into a multimillion-dollar industry."
• How Weight Training might change the brain - "In animals, weight training appeared to promote the creation of new neurons in the memory centers of the brain."

July 23, 2019

• Apple releases iOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3 with Walkie Talkie bug fix - "You'll also find Mac, Apple TV and HomePod updates."
• Apple releases update for old iPhones & iPads to fix GPS bug - "The updates go back as far as 2011’s iPhone 4S."
• This website uses AI to turn your selfies into haunted classical portraits - "It won’t steal your data, but it might steal your soul."
• 20 beautiful European cities with hardly any tourists - CNN travel.
• World's first flying taxi coming soon - "Volocopter: The world's first flying taxi, coming to the sky near you soon."
• Confessions of a VIP private jet flight attendant - CNN travel.
• Theme parks, pubs & 'human zoos': how the Victorians invented leisure - "Entrepreneurs came up with increasingly elaborate ways to part Londoners from their money, inventing many staples of the modern leisure industry."

July 22, 2019

• How online dating made IRL coupling a thing of the past - "Why childhood sweethearts no longer measure up - and six other ways dating has changed. A new study has found that online dating is now the dominant way heterosexual people find romantic partners. What else can we learn?"
• Engadget's 2019 Back-to-School Guide - "The gear you need for the dorm, classroom and everywhere in between."
• World's best waterfront restaurants - "The world's best waterfront restaurants promise more than a view."
• The Silicon Valley space race - "Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Tesla's Elon Musk don't simply want to get us back to space - they want us to stay there."
• A Lego designer talks about designing spaceships & collaborating with NASA - "More than 40 years of LEGO Space."
• How an airplane engine gets made - "Behind closed doors at the UK headquarters of Rolls-Royce Aerospace, machinery whirs, fans hum and blades screech as some 1,000 people go about the complex task of getting an airplane engine off the ground."
• World's largest solar farm powers more than 1M homes - "Morocco in the fast lane with world's largest concentrated solar farm."

July 21, 2019

• Experience the Apollo 11 moon landing in a whole new way - "Welcome to TIME Immersive's Apollo 11 'Landing on the Moon' Experience."
• 'We Need That Boot Print.' Inside the Fight to Save the Moon's Historic Sites Before It's Too Late - "50 years after the Apollo 11 landing, a handful of people have been working hard to preserve that famous boot print."
• 60 Minutes: Dubai Royal Family insider reveals palace secrets after Princess flees to seek asylum - "Life for members of Dubai’s royal family should be a fairy tale."
• An entire nation just got hacked - CNN.
• Five ways to minimise jet lag - "There is no way to prevent the condition – but pre-empting the time difference, avoiding alcohol and exposing yourself to natural light can help reduce its effects."
• How to make digital copies of your VHS tapes - "You’ll need a VCR, a USB converter, and a computer."
• Here's the Malware You Should Actually Worry About - Wired.

July 20, 2019

• Dueling Superpowers, Rival Billionaires. Inside the New Race to the Moon - TIME Magazine.
• 7 books to pick up to catch up on the story of Apollo 11 - "A space race reading list."
• Some unexpected consequences of extreme heat - "This weekend, close to 200 million Americans will face temperatures of 90F (32C) and higher. Add in humidity, and many cities across the East Coast and Midwest will be feeling more like 110F (43C)."
• 7 luxurious hotels loved by royalty - CNN travel.
• Sonny Liston: The mysterious death that haunts boxing - "In January 1971, former heavyweight champion of the world Sonny Liston was found dead at his Las Vegas home. A coroner ruled that he died of natural causes - but some say the truth is far darker."
• APPLE MACBOOK AIR (2019) REVIEW: THE NEW NORMA - "Can it live up to the classic?"
• In case of emergency: The tech that might save you - "There's no replacement for being physically and mentally prepared, but this gear can help."
• How to give your hike a high-tech upgrade - "How to enjoy the convenience of modern tech without the distraction from nature."
• Quick Look: Elago W6, the cute Apple Watch stand that thinks it’s an iPod - "If you ever feel nostalgic for the classic iPod, you might enjoy the Elago W6, the Apple Watch stand that thinks it’s an iPod."

July 19, 2019

• FaceApp: How accurate are the predictions? - "It might feel like every person you've ever met is using FaceApp at the moment. But how accurate are the app's results? We've put pictures of celebrities from their younger days through it to see how they compare to now."
• Is FaceApp an evil plot by 'the Russians' to steal your data? Not quite - "Following the panic over this viral app, the moral of the story is: don’t worry too much about ‘the Russians’. You should worry about everything."
• Review: The Internet Is Changing the English Language. Is That a Good Thing? - TIME Magazine.
• Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language - Amazon.com.
• Gold price hits six-year high as investors await US interest rate cut - "One troy ounce reaches $1,452.60 amid increased US-Iran tensions."
• The best personal EVs for any commute - "Walking is so 2018."
• How to Care for an Aging Pet - "Older dogs and cats require a little extra love and care, whether they’re new to your home or they’ve been with you for years. Here’s what you need to know."
• Carbon calculator: how taking one flight emits as much as many people do in a year - "Even short-haul flights produce huge amounts of CO2, figures show."
• No one wants the middle seat on airplanes. This design could change that - CNN travel.
• The weird magic of eiderdown - "In Iceland, the harvesting of these precious feathers has created a peculiar bond between human and duck. What can this unique relationship teach us?"
• This little-known inventor has probably saved your life - BBC News.
• How to kickstart a sneaker collection: buy 99 of world's rarest in one go - "Canadian investor Miles Nadal splurged $850,000 at Sotheby’s to snap up their entire auction of sought-after trainers."
• BOSE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES 700 REVIEW: TAKING BACK THE CROWN - "Bose returns to form as it faces more competition than ever before."

July 18, 2019

• 20 Highest Paid World Leaders - 24/7 Wall St.
• The FaceApp Challenge Is Getting Everyone to Age 50 Years Overnight - "In the spirit of the face app challenge, people are sharing photos of themselves looking much older than they are."
• Airline tweets about where passengers are least likely to die in a crash - "Generally, regarding broad sections of the plane, 'the analysis found that the seats in the back third of the aircraft had a 32% fatality rate, compared with 39% in the middle third and 38% in the front third,' the magazine said."
• The hotel with a view of Egypt's pyramids - "Sleeping in history: Egypt's vintage hotels."
• 10 of the best things to do in Vevey, Switzerland - "The Swiss town’s wine festival is as revered as it is rare but, from a Chaplin museum to boat tours and chocolate heaven, a trip need not be grape-related."
• 36 Hours in Atlantic City - The New York Times.
• Second Russian Nuclear Plant Taken Down After Malfunction - The Moscow Times.
• Kindle 2019 review: Amazon's cheapest e-reader gets adjustable frontlight - "Amazon’s basic Kindle lights up with a better screen to close the gap with the Paperwhite."
• The Story of 8 Unforgettable Words About Apollo 11 - MSN.com.
• Instagram doubles down on test to hide likes - CNN Business.
• Cutting 300 Calories a Day Shows Health Benefits - "Calorie restriction led to weight loss, lower cholesterol and less inflammation. Whether it extends life span and wards off disease long-term remains unproven."

July 17, 2019

• The 25 Most Influential People on the Internet - "Lil Nas X, Meghan Markle and the man behind the world-record egg Instagram make the cut for TIME's roundup of the most influential people on the internet."
• These are some of the sought-after getaways celebrities keep going back to - "From the Obamas in Lake Como to Britney Spears in the Turks and Caicos, here's where celebrities keep re-visiting."
• The best things in life are free ... but where are they? - "From amber fishing in the Baltic to mushroom hunting in Russia, there’s lots of stuff that doesn’t cost a penny."
• El Chapo: How Mexico's drug kingpin fell victim to his own legend - "Caked in filth, the world's most powerful drug baron hauled himself from a manhole."
• Fashion: How the wig got big - "They are loved by celebrities from Katy Perry to Cardi B, are all over the catwalks and selling out fast on the high street. Is this the summer’s most hair-raising trend?"
• How to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew - "We’ve all been there – a nice bottle of wine and a pesky cork in the way. But not to worry, from the mighty sword to the humble shoe, there’s a way to pop it out."
• The greatest photos ever? Why the moon landing shots are artistic masterpieces - "From a spacesuited everyman to a golden-legged invader, the lunar images were astonishingly poetic works of art that captured humanity evolving before our very eyes. Can they ever be surpassed?"
• Perhaps the best dinosaur fossil ever discovered. So why has hardly anyone seen it? - "A Montana rancher found two skeletons in combat - the Dueling Dinosaurs. But who do they belong to, and will the public ever see them?"
• French inventor whose flying board wowed the world - CNN travel.
• Notre-Dame came far closer to collapsing than people knew. This is how it was saved - "A baffling alert. A race to the wrong building. Notre-Dame still stands only because firefighters decided to risk everything, a New York Times reconstruction has found."
• Here's How North Korea Gets Luxury Goods Despite Sanctions - TIME Magazine.
• World's most popular cruise destinations - "Sail away: These are the world's most popular cruise destinations."
• Stunning images from NASA's first 60 years of space exploration - CNN style.
• Lotus’ all-electric hypercar fully charges in nine minutes - engadget.
• Gym, eat, repeat: the shocking rise of muscle dysmorphia - "The idealised male body has become bigger, bulkier and harder to achieve. So what drives a generation of young men to the all-consuming, often dangerous pursuit of perfection?"

July 16, 2019

• How did Kim Jong Un get his Mercedes? - "How did Kim Jong Un get his Mercedes-Benzes? New report traces origin of North Korea's luxury rides."
• How Julian Assange rocked the 2016 US Election - "Exclusive: Security reports reveal how Assange turned an embassy into a command post for election meddling."
• $90 for a bottle of melted glacier? Inside the world of luxury water - "People pay top dollar for ‘premium’ brands indistinguishable in blind taste tests from tap water – is it about status, wellness or something more fundamental?"
• Which is the world's most vertical city? - "You might think of Hong Kong, given its famous skyscraper skyline, but by different measures of verticality other cities come out on top."
• Emmys 2019: Game of Thrones leads race with record 32 nominations - "Emmy nominations 2019: the complete list."
• Mona Lisa is moving - what does it take to keep her safe? - "She's one of the world's most recognisable faces, with a smile that's been printed on mugs, bags and T-shirts across the globe. But she's only left her country a handful of times, and has stayed in the same room for 14 years."
• Do our pets ever really love us – or do they just stick around for the food? - "We dote on our cats and dogs, but is it a one-way relationship? Here’s what science tells us about how to decode their emotions, whether they are avoiding us or getting a little too amorous with our legs."
• The rise and fall of French cuisine - "French food was the envy of the world – before it became trapped by its own history. Can a new school of traditionalists revive its glories?"

July 15, 2019

• 43 BEST AMAZON PRIME DAY TECH DEALS - Wired.
• THE VERGE GUIDE TO AMAZON PRIME DAY - "We're searching out the best sales."
• Need Some Help Reaching Your Goals? Try These 5 Habit-Tracking Apps - TIME Magazine.
• The truth about saturated fat - "Mainstream science says eating too much saturated fat raises cholesterol and the risk of heart disease, so why are some diet trends encouraging people to eat more of it?"
• How to see your mail before it arrives - "Set up the USPS’s Informed Delivery service to know what’s coming in the mailbox each day."
• Monica Lewinsky Shares the Worst Career Advice She Ever Received. And It's Exactly What You Think - TIME Magazine.
• How to make the most of that Instant Pot you just bought - "You just purchased it. Now what?"
• America's addiction to absurdly fast shipping has a hidden cost - "Search. Compare options. Click buy. Look out for a package on your doorstep the next day, or even that same day, without ever having to get in your car. The mail truck comes by and drops off your order with a bunch of others, probably on a route she would've been driving anyway, no extra trip needed. Totally green, right? Well, not exactly."
• Invasion of the electric scooter: can our cities cope? - "They’re cheaper than cabs, less effort than a bike and more convenient than buses. But as the number of e-scooter accidents rises, a backlash is growing."
• The strange story of Britain's oldest sweet - "First created as a medicine, liquorice cakes have been eaten throughout the centuries - and are an unlikely symbol of Yorkshire."
• Naomi Campbell's amazing airplane ritual - CNN travel.
• Easy Rider at 50: how the rebellious road movie shook up the system - "In 1969, Dennis Hopper and friends set out to make one of the last great movies of the decade, changing independent film-making forever."

July 14, 2019

• Apple Park valued at over $4 billion, making it one of the world’s most expensive buildings - "Apple’s futuristic spaceship campus in Cupertino has been valued at over $4 billion, according to the Santa Clara County assessor. This valuation comes as Apple has pushed back against property valuations in the past in an effort to avoid property tax."
• Why you should really, really update your Logitech wireless dongle - "MouseJack never really went away."
• Facebook’s $5 billion FTC fine is an embarrassing joke - "Facebook gets away with it again."
• Five stars or fake? How to beat fraudulent online reviews - "Internet sales are growing - and so is the threat of false endorsements."
• Craigslist's Craig Newmark: 'Outrage is profitable. Most online outrage is faked for profit' - "The founder of the online classifieds site is a survivor from the era of internet optimism. He has given significant sums to protect the future of news - and rejects the idea his website helped cause journalism’s financial crisis."
• Jet-powered flyboard soars over Paris for Bastille Day parade - "President Macron uses France’s national day to celebrate European defence cooperation."
• How to chew your food properly - "Digestion starts in the mouth so, to avoid overburdening your stomach, it is important to chew food well. A nutritionist gives some helpful advice."
• Five ways to reduce plastic in the bathroom - "From bamboo toothbrushes to using refill options or your own containers, it’s not hard to change your ways."
• 'Bent' pyramid: Egypt opens ancient oddity for tourism - "Pharoah Sneferu’s structure marks key step in Egyptian architecture, as builders had to change the angle when it started to crack."
• How To Clear Out Your Zombie Apps & Online Accounts - Wired.

July 13, 2019

• Are smartphones the new 'opium of the people'? - "For most of recent human history, by which I mean the last few millennia, social organisation has been rooted in practical faith."
• Why algorithms are called algorithms - "Why are algorithms called algorithms? It's thanks to Persian mathematician Muhammad al-Khwarizmi who was born way back in around AD780."
• 'They Can’t Stop All of Us.' Thousands Sign Petition to Invade Area 51 to Find Those Aliens - TIME Magazine.
• Listen up: why we can't enough of audiobooks - "In this time-poor, podcast-friendly world, audiobooks are booming. So what is the science behind them - and do they change our relationship with the written word?"
• You Call It Starvation. I Call It Biohacking - "Welcome to the bro-y world of extreme dieting. Or is it disordered eating?"
• Which Amazon Echo or Alexa Speaker Is Best? - Wired.
• Believe it or not, massive sea creatures once lived in the Sahara - CNN travel.
• The best foldables are going to be widescreen - "Because no one wants to watch YouTube on a square."

July 12, 2019

• Best places in Europe to visit: A modern-day Grand Tour - CNN travel.
• A Cautionary Tale of the World’s Superrich Blowing Millions on Art - Bloomberg.
• Billions of air pollution particles found in hearts of city dwellers - "Exclusive: Study shows associated damage to critical pumping muscles, even in children."
• How the 2019 coffee crisis might affect you - "In 2019, a latte - foam art and all - costs the average US coffee drinker around $5. So why are the farmers who grew the beans behind your morning brew abandoning their plantations for different crops, different jobs, or even to seek asylum in a different country?"
• THE CRYPTOCURRENCY RUSH TRANSFORMING OLD SWISS GOLD MINES - Wired.
• How rich people could help save the planet from climate change - "Rich people don't just have bigger bank balances and more lavish lifestyles than the rest of us - they also have bigger carbon footprints."
• Generalise, don't specialise: why focusing too narrowly is bad for us - "The 10,000-hour rule says intense, dedicated practice makes perfect – at that one thing. But what if breadth actually serves us better than depth?"
• For a Drink in the Park, Mix Red Wine With Coca-Cola. Seriously - "How to make a Txerry Kalimotxo (Cherry Calimocho), an equal-parts wine cocktail that pairs well with an outdoor movie—or any summer evening on a lawn."
• Rare Nike 'Moon Shoe' up for auction at Sotheby's could fetch $160,000 - CNN style.
• $15 million iPad-controlled superyacht goes up for sale - "$15m trimaran superyacht up for sale."
• Apollo in 50 number: The Cost - "If the US was to beat the Soviets to the Moon, it had to spend large. The Apollo programme would end up costing many billions."
• Grumman X-29: The impossible fighter jet with inverted wings - CNN style.

July 11, 2019

• Are sugary drinks causing cancer? - "Sugary drinks - including fruit juice and fizzy pop - may increase the risk of cancer, French scientists say. The link was suggested by a study, published in the British Medical Journal, that followed more than 100,000 people for five years."
• The Celebrity 100: The World's Highest-Paid Entertainers 2019 - Forbes.
• 36 Hours in Naples, Italy - The New York Times.
• Germany's 30 most beautiful places - CNN travel.
• Skull Bone in Greece May Alter Story of Human Prehistory - "The bone, found in a cave, is the oldest modern human fossil ever discovered in Europe. It hints that humans began leaving Africa far earlier than once thought."
• Apollo 11: 'The greatest single broadcast in television history' - BBC News.
• Streep, Clooney ... Cruise? Why no one is 'too big for TV' any more - "Hollywood stars used to turn their noses up at television, but now Meryl Streep and George Clooney are stealing the show in your living room. Who might join them next?"
• Worst holidays in cinema - ranked! - "As Spiderman: Far From Home and Midsommar bring the well-worn trip-gone-wrong back to the big screen, here are 20 of film’s most appalling vacations."
• Men behaving badly: why cinema's great hellraisers were a breed apart - "Rip Torn belonged to a high-spirited tradition that was fuelled by too much booze and testosterone. Like it or not, we may never see their like again."

July 10, 2019

• What are the best cities for swimming? - CNN travel.
• Has humanity reached 'peak intelligence'? - "Are our IQs set to increase forever, or are we on the cusp of decline? David Robson explores the past, present and future of intelligence."
• How to Have a Good Flight - "On even the calmest days in the air, flying can be stressful. There are the prospects of cancellations and delays, long lines at security and cramped seats - not to mention the disorienting jet lag you may suffer from when you finally arrive. But there are ways to make it a better experience for you and your family. The following tips will help you get through the airport without raising your blood pressure, have a pleasant experience in the air and arrive refreshed and ready to hit the ground running at your destination."
• Leica's V-Lux 5 is a high-end, travel-friendly camera - "For tourists who want that red dot."
• The world's 50 best foods - CNN travel.
• The reason no one smiles in old paintings - "Why so serious? The reason we rarely see smiles in art history."
• Rembrandt: Rijksmuseum begins live Night Watch restoration - "An Amsterdam museum has begun the biggest ever restoration of Rembrandt's famous painting The Night Watch and is inviting people to watch live."
• Sir James Dyson buys Singapore's 'biggest penthouse flat' - "Sir James Dyson has bought what is thought to be Singapore's biggest and most expensive ($73.8m / £43m) penthouse flat. The purchase comes after his company, best known for its vacuum cleaners, moved its HQ from the UK to Singapore."
• Bentley marks 100th birthday with futuristic new concept car - CNN style.
• HOW PHONE TAPS & SWIPES TRAIN US TO BE BETTER CONSUMERS - Wired.

July 9, 2019

• World Wealth Report 2019 - "Capgemini’s World Wealth Report 2019: with a loss of 2 trillion USD, High Net Worth Individual wealth declines after seven consecutive years of growth but HNWI’s trust and satisfaction in wealth managers and firms remain high."
• Air pollution ages your lungs faster & increases your risk of COPD, study says - CNN Health.
• Google uses Gmail to track a history of things you buy - and it’s hard to delete - CNBC.
• 10 things that happen before your plane can take off - CNN travel.
• These Are the Netflix Codes You Can Use to Take a Shortcut Straight to the Shows & Movies You Actually Want to Watch - TIME Magazine
• BMW unveils electric Mini as it charges into new era - "New model will have list price of £24,400, with first deliveries expected in early 2020."
• Cities from scratch Watch new cities rise from the desert, jungle and sea - "Spectacular timelapse satellite images show boom in cities built from scratch across Asia and Africa."
• What is BLOCKCHAIN? The complete wired guide - Wired.
• The world's best vineyards for 2019 revealed - CNN travel.
• Fights Over 'Authentic' Chinese Food Have a Long & Complicated History. Now They're Tearing the Culinary World Apart - "A series of recent controversies over Chinese restaurants in the U.S. and the U.K. have raised questions over cultural appropriation."
• Wimbledon 2019: Meghan & Anna Wintour bring their courtside fashion - CNN style.
• HOW TO SHOOT STELLAR SLOW-MOTION VIDEO ON YOUR PHONE - Wired.
• VAIO SX14 review: Lots of ports mean business - "A lightweight laptop with ports - but no battery life - to spare."
• Apple killed the 12-inch MacBook - "With price drops and updates to the MacBook Air, the 12-inch MacBook is no more."

July 8, 2019

• Inside Barcelona’s Unfinished Masterpiece - "The race to complete one of the world's longest-running construction projects."
• Why Spending Time With Friends Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Health - TIME Magazine.
• Simon Cowell says he lost 20 pounds on vegan diet - Page Six.
• How Dubai's decadent brunches are getting greener - CNN travel.
• How to beat airline baggage rules, Glasgow style: wear all your clothes at once - "When John Irvine’s luggage tipped the scales at Nice airport, he wasn’t about to pay the excess fee."
• Is Stella McCartney right - should we stop washing our clothes? - "'Basically, in life, rule of thumb: if you don't absolutely have to clean anything, don't clean it.'"
• How an app made hiking easier - with unintended consequences - "Guthook Guides’ maps and crowdsourced information have made outdoor adventures far less wild."
• How to wash your hair - "It’s a myth that washing your locks frequently is bad for your hair. But how often should it be done, and what’s the best way to use conditioner?"

July 7, 2019

• The 2019 WHC Session added 21 bringing the total to 1113 - World Heritage Site for World Heritage Travellers. Pictures, Info and Travel Reports.
• The Great Successor: The Divinely Perfect Destiny of Brilliant Comrade Kim Jong Un - "The behind-the-scenes story of the rise and reign of the world's strangest and most elusive tyrant, Kim Jong Un, by the journalist with the best connections and insights into the bizarrely dangerous world of North Korea."
• The Best Video Games of 2019 (So Far) - TIME Magazine.
• Warning: free hotel wifi is a hacker’s dream - "Hotel systems are so leaky it’s worth investing in your own virtual private network."
• Lonely Planet's best places to visit in Asia Pacific for 2019 - CNN travel.
• NEBULA CAPSULE II MINI PROJECTOR REVIEW: TV IN A CAN - "It’s great until you try to watch Netflix."
• Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill with Dan Piepenbring - review - "A journalist’s obsession with the infamous murders by the Family unearths startling ties linking the group’s leader to the US government."
• A portable Bluetooth cassette tape player brings retro audio into 2019 - "The It’s OK looks to cash in on your Walkman nostalgia."

July 6, 2019

• Amazon at 25: The story of a giant - "'There's no guarantee that Amazon.com can be a successful company. What we're trying to do is very complicated,' said Jeff Bezos in 1999, just five years after launching the online firm."
• Your ZIP Code Might Determine How Long You Live - and the Difference Could Be Decades - "Where you live is closely linked with your health and longevity. These maps show the extent to which zip code influences health and life expectancy."
• Inside the Luxembourg free port storing riches for the super-wealthy - "Depending on who you speak to, Le Freeport is a high-security storage facility or a money-laundering risk."
• Everyone’s going to the moon again. But why? - "As the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo landing approaches, a host of countries are undertaking lunar missions. What’s behind the new space race?"
• This bunk bed is $1,200 a month, privacy not included - "Housing costs have become so expensive in some cities that people are renting bunk beds in a communal home for $1,200 a month."
• Blood, sex and needlework: Game of Thrones recreated in 90-metre tapestry - "A team of 30 volunteers has embroidered all eight seasons of the HBO drama in the style of the legendary Bayeux Tapestry."
• Bold and brave: design in a rental house - "With creative use of colour and lots of art, living in a rental property was no barrier to creating an inspiring, individual home for this designer."
• What makes The Great Gatsby great? - The Guardian.

July 5, 2019

• HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND SKIP LINES AT THE AIRPORT - Wired.
• A Shortcut to Packing Your Suitcase the Right Way - "Packing may seem simple, but it is a science with rules that travelers often learn the hard way over thousands of miles on the road. Doing it strategically can be the difference between a harried vacation with countless detours to local drugstores and a streamlined one with everything you need at your fingertips. Here’s our shortcut to packing the right way: how to find the best suitcase, minimize your load, pack what you need on a beach trip or a business trip and cut down on wrinkles."
• THE BEST SUNGLASSES FOR EVERY OUTDOOR OCCASION - "Protect your eyes from the burning sun while you run, paddle, or work on your computer outside."
• The Biggest Earthquake in 20 Years Hit Southern California. Here's What to Know - "The 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Southern California and Nevada and was felt as far away as Los Angeles and Las Vegas."
• Pocket watch from 1982 sells for record amount at auction - "Pocket watch inspired by the moon landing sells for record $4.5 million."
• Charge's Mustang hides an EV inside classic American muscle - "The British startup is using officially licensed Mustang shells from the 1960s."
• The best games for your smartphone - "Great games on iOS and Android."
• SONY’S NEW NOISE-CANCELING WIRELESS EARBUDS ARE ITS BEST ANSWER TO AIRPODS YET - "But there’s still one strike against these promising $230 earbuds."
• Do you really need a smart collar for your dog? - "Fi’s dog collar has some interesting ideas, but leaves a lot to be desired."
• Ford will sell a $1.2 million supercar that won't be street-legal - "Ford will sell an even faster, even more powerful version of its Ford GT supercar for $1.2 million. But only 45 will be built, the automaker announced Thursday, and it won't be legal to drive them on public roads. The 700 horsepower Ford GT Mk II is intended for track use only."
• Dutch company develops partly solar powered car - "The Lightyear One is a car with solar panels stretching across its roof to charge the electric vehicle's batteries. But whether it's really a 'solar powered car' depends on how you drive it."
• Babylon added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites - "This week the committee responsible for the list is discussing which sites will make the grade in 2019 - earning valuable tourism currency as well as the nominal protection conveyed by UNESCO."
• Antonov An-225: World's biggest unfinished airplane lies hidden in warehouse - CNN travel.

July 4, 2019

• World's most powerful passport revealed - "Henley Index: Japan and Singapore top 2019 list of world's most powerful passports."
• Trump's Fourth of July celebration - CNN politics.
• How to Be Happy - "Behavioral scientists have spent a lot of time studying what makes us happy (and what doesn’t). We know happiness can predict health and longevity, and happiness scales can be used to measure social progress and the success of public policies. But happiness isn’t something that just happens to you. Everyone has the power to make small changes in our behavior, our surroundings and our relationships that can help set us on course for a happier life."
• World's poshest train is now even posher - "Is this the most luxurious train carriage in the world?"
• The battle against overtourism has begun - "Destination trouble: Can overtourism be stopped in its tracks?"
• Can I buy a phone that doesn’t use anything from Google or Apple? - "Steve does not like firms slurping up his data, so wants a device that respects his privacy."
• ‘Fingerprinting’ to Track Us Online is on the rise. Here's what to do - "Advertisers are increasingly turning to an invisible method that pulls together information about your device to pinpoint your identity."
• Are parts of India becoming too hot for humans? - "Intense heat waves have killed more than 100 people in India this summer and are predicted to worsen in coming years, creating a possible humanitarian crisis as large parts of the country potentially become too hot to be inhabitable."
• Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults - "The sweeping approach along a slick set of motorway junctions is convincing enough - although there is curiously little traffic."
• Scandinavian Airlines Just Got Overtaken by the Local Bus - "Troubled Scandinavian Airlines operator SAS AB is now smaller than a bus company."
• Inside the 21st-century British criminal underworld - "There are almost 5,000 criminal gangs in the UK. But the old family firms are gone – today’s big players are multinational, diversified and tech-savvy."
• Exploring California's surreal airplane 'graveyards' by night - CNN style.

July 3, 2019

• Oh, to Be Ivanka! - "So many hot spots, so little time."
• THESE APPS WILL KEEP YOU FROM GETTING LOST IN THE OUTDOORS - Wired.
• The Internet Has Accepted the Bottle Cap Challenge. It's Really Kicking Off - TIME Magazine.
• Total solar eclipse: thousands in Chile and Argentina marvel at 'something supreme' - "Best views were in the Atacama desert, where a total eclipse has not occurred since 1592."
• An America you've never heard about - "Beyond the 50 states: Exploring America's empire."
• Hidden messages in famous logos - "Follow the arrow: Hidden designs in famous logos."
• How to stop your emails from being tracked - "Pixel trackers can hide in your email images."
• Bitcoin's energy consumption 'equals that of Switzerland' - "Bitcoin uses as much energy as the whole of Switzerland, a new online tool from the University of Cambridge shows."
• The best games for Nintendo Switch - engadget.

July 2, 2019

• What to drink to help you sleep - "When winding down you might enjoy sipping a beverage before bedtime, but are there any drinks that could be particularly helpful or harmful for quality sleep?"
• ‘Guilty’ Pleasures? No Such Thing - "Go forth and read that trashy novel."
• Is Cold Brew Better Than Iced Coffee? - "If by 'better' you mean less acidic and unpredictably caffeinated, then yes."
• Long-lost medieval chess piece fetches $929K at auction - CNN style.
• World's most crowded train line revealed - "The world's busiest transit lines, according to Google."
• BROMPTON ELECTRIC BIKE REVIEW: REMARKABLY PRACTICAL - "The British maker of iconic folding bikes launches its first electric in the US."
• Princess Haya: Dubai ruler's wife in UK 'in fear of her life' - "Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein, a wife of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, is in hiding in London and said to be in fear for her life after fleeing her husband."
• Princess Diana was set to star in sequel to The Bodyguard with Kevin Costner - "Actor has confirmed the late Princess of Wales was keen to play role after conversations instigated by Sarah Ferguson."
• The best games for Xbox One - "Make the most of 4K gaming."

July 1, 2019

• Welcome to the fastest-heating place on Earth - "In the world’s northernmost town, temperatures have risen by 4C, devastating homes, wildlife and even the cemetery. Will the rest of the planet heed its warning?"
• Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing: Welcome to the world's wildest intersection - CNN travel.
• Why people get headaches from looking at buildings - "Looking at buildings can actually give people headaches. Here's why."
• Ikea releases free ‘Soffa Sans’ font made of couches - "'The world’s comfiest font.'"
• 10 Ways to Lower the Cancer Risk of Grilling - "If you plan to grill often experts suggest taking some small steps to make a big difference in lowering your exposure to compounds that are tied to cancer."
• The rise of the sober curious: having it all, without alcohol - "Influencers are taking a sober second look at drinking culture – but for whose benefit?"
• GREED IS TO BLAME FOR THE RADICALIZATION OF SOCIAL MEDIA - Wired.
• Sitting Is Bad for Your Health, But Not All Types of Sitting Were Created Equal - TIME Magazine.
• Rarely-Seen Photos From Apollo 11's Mission to the Moon - TIME Magazine.
• 10 Medical Myths We Should Stop Believing. Doctors, Too - "Researchers identified nearly 400 common medical practices and theories that were contradicted by rigorous studies. Here are some of the most notable findings."
• 'We all suffer': why San Francisco techies hate the city they transformed - "San Franciscans have long complained that tech workers ruined their city, driving up rents and homelessness and eliminating diversity. Now even the tech workers agree."
• Is the 25th Bond film the most cursed production of all time? - "Grace Jones is the latest star to quit the disaster-hit new James Bond movie. Maybe it’s time to lay the franchise to rest."
• Politician's seized $13m supercar collection to be auctioned off - "A collection of ultra-expensive supercars worth $13 million, seized from the extravagant vice president of Equatorial Guinea as part of a corruption probe, will be auctioned in Switzerland later this year."