Photoshop this trippy tunnel [Photoshop]

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Alabama Republicans Refuse To Create Majority-Black District

The GOP-controlled Alabama state legislature refused to create a second majority-Black congressional district, resisting a recent order by the U.S. Supreme Court to give minority voters fairer representation and renewing the battle over the state’s political map. What do you think?

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Hold the Moon – NASA's buildings are crumbling amid 200-year upgrade cycles

If a facility falls down, 'the microscope inside it is useless to you'

While NASA prepares to journey through the unforgiving vacuum of space to the Moon and Mars, it faces a terrestrial threat in the meantime. A vacuum of funding that has left its own buildings crumbling around it. …

Fulton County likely to forgo body search of TFG when he surrenders. Ain't nobody want to go there [Strange]

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The Little Mermaid Producers Sued Over Set Injury

An incident at Pinewood Studios during the shoot of The Little Mermaid live-action film, has left a model maker injured into early retirement.

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Former newspaper editor given suspended sentence for viewing child sexual abuse

Peter Wilby, the former editor of the Independent on Sunday, had more than 100 indecent images of children on his computer

A former editor of the Independent on Sunday and the New Statesmanhas been given a suspended sentence after admitting viewing child sexual abuse online, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said on Friday.

Peter Wilby, 78, had more than 100 indecent images of children on his computer, dating between 2013 and 2022, according to the NCA.

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Today's Slatesplanation: How to beat the crowds at national parks. By not going? [Obvious]

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The 45 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now

From Heartstopper to The Chosen One, these are our picks for the best streaming titles to binge this week.

The 46 Best Movies on Netflix This Week

From Someone Great to Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop, here are our picks for the best streaming titles to feast your eyes on.

Russia bans dozens of UK journalists, media figures and politicians

List of 54 Britons includes Guardian reporters and executives, a defence minister and the culture secretary

Russia has banned dozens of British journalists, media representatives and senior UK politicians from entering the country, including five Guardian journalists and executives, the foreign ministry said on Friday.

In a statement published on the foreign ministry’s website, Moscow said the sweeping action was a response to UK sanctions and the “spreading of false information about Russia”, as well as “London’s unrelenting military support for the Kyiv neo-Nazi regime”.

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The Maui Fires Are Messing With Hawaii’s Prized Coral Reefs

Devastating wildfires that have killed more than 100 people have also created dangerous conditions for fragile wildlife and natural ecosystems off Maui’s shores. Scientists and officials are worried that coral reefs near Maui are going to be hurt in the aftermath of these fires.

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Conservatives Explain Why They Love 'Rich Men North Of Richmond' Singer Oliver Anthony

Country singer Oliver Anthony made waves across the music industry when his song “Rich Men North Of Richmond,” which contains lyrics that appear to be veiled allusions to QAnon conspiracy theories, recently went viral. The Onion asked right-wingers why they love Anthony’s controversial song so much, and this is what…

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Activist: I'm making a FOIA request for the names of all Chesterfield County Police. Chief: Request denied, they're undercover. Activist: ALL of them. Chief: well, they may be...someday [Asinine]

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The new Beats Studio Buds Plus are already $40 off

The lauded successors to the original Beats Studio Buds launched just over three months ago. | Image: Beats

Things move quickly in the deals space — and I’m not simply referring to how fast AirPods and certain retro-fueled controllers can sell out when they become available or dip below a certain price threshold. The Beats Studio Buds Plus launched a mere three months ago, yet they’re already on sale in black for just $129.95 ($40 off) at Woot, which is an additional $20 off the sale price we saw during Prime Day.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus are a much-needed revamp of the original Beats Studio Buds from 2021. They offer better sound, improved noise cancellation, and superior battery life, affording you up to six hours of listening per charge (or nine with ANC turned off). They’re a great option if you own both Apple and Android devices, too,...

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10 Reasons You Should Be Watching Foundation

Yes, there’s a lot of genre TV on a lot of different streamers—and yes, Apple TV+’s Foundation is a high-concept show at the midpoint of its second season. But if you’re a sci-fi fan, and you’re not tuning in (it’s adapted from the works of Isaac Asimov), you’re missing out on unique characters, multiple threads of…

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SpaceX Rakes in $55 Million Profit Even as Starship Waits to Fly

Following back-to-back annual losses, SpaceX has reportedly turned a profit during the first quarter of the year despite an increase in costs as the company continues to spend on its unproven Starship rocket, which has not flown.

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U.S. Space Companies Becoming Prime Targets for Foreign Malware, Federal Agencies Warn

As private space companies have ramped up production and launches in the past several years, they’ve also been unwittingly putting a target on their back. U.S. government agencies are warning the private space sector that they are in the crosshairs of foreign intelligence agencies.

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Germany to cut Huawei from networks 'irrespective of costs'

What a difference four years makes

Germany is determined to remove any systems from its telecoms networks that might pose a security threat, regardless of cost, in a remarkable reversal of the country's stance from just a few years ago.…

Gliders run silent, that is before they come together in mid-air leaving a mighty bang [Scary]

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Alabama priest ‘groomed young girls’ before fleeing to Italy with 18-year-old

Alex Crow was previously accused of acting inappropriately with students and remains under orders by archdiocese to return home

A Roman Catholic priest in Alabama who fled to Europe with a recent high school graduate whom he met through his work has drawn scrutiny from law enforcement and been told to stop presenting himself in public as a cleric.

Alex Crow, an expert in the theological study of demons and exorcism, is suspected of having “groomed [multiple] young girls” before going to Italy with an 18-year-old, according to an interview that local sheriff Paul Burch recently did with Fox Nation’s Nancy Grace. The teen’s family has been trying to convince her to return home.

In the US, call or text the Childhelp abuse hotline on 800-422-4453 or visit their website for more resources and to report child abuse or DM for help. For adult survivors of child abuse, help is available at ascasupport.org. In the UK, the NSPCC offers support to children on 0800 1111, and adults concerned about a child on 0808 800 5000. The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (Napac) offers support for adult survivors on 0808 801 0331. In Australia, children, young adults, parents and teachers can contact the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800; adult survivors can seek help at Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380. Other sources of help can be found at Child Helplines International.

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Businessman found guilty of plotting to plant bombs in London

Jonathan Nuttall was convicted of conspiring to plant two devices targeting lawyers for the National Crime Agency

A businessman has been found guilty of orchestrating a bomb plot against lawyers for the National Crime Agency in a row over £1.4m.

Jonathan Nuttall, 50, was convicted of conspiring with his driver, Michael Sode, and an ex-marine, Michael Broddle, to plant two devices in London’s legal district.

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Susan Sarandon sues over ‘extensive problems’ with $2m eco dream home

Thelma & Louise star, 76, had planned ‘entirely off-the-grid’ home for her retirement but alleges faulty work by construction firm

The Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon has taken a construction firm to court over what she calls “extensive problems” at what she envisioned as a $2m eco-friendly dream home she had built in Vermont for her retirement.

Buckled siding, missing insulation, mold and an unfinished primary bedroom ceiling are among 47 issues found by engineers, contractors and Sarandon’s staff, according to a lawsuit filed against DeGrenier Contracting and Property Management in federal court in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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Jane Whittenshaw, EastEnders and Call the Midwife actress dies

Actor died last weekend with her husband Hugh and carers at her side, her agents have announced

Jane Whittenshaw, the actor best known for appearing in EastEnders and Call the Midwife, has died.

A statement from her agent said she died last weekend, with her husband, Hugh, best friend and carers at her side. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

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A real estate agent is marketing "the world's cheapest home" located in Pontiac, Michigan by listing it for $1. Not surprisingly, it needs a lot of TLC [Obvious]

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5-Year-Old Going To Be In Big Trouble If Mom Survives Gunshot

HOWELL, MI—Stressing that the youngster had really gotten himself into hot water this time, local mother Sarah Hendricks insisted to her 5-year-old son on Friday that he would be in big trouble if she survived her gunshot wound. “I swear, Tyler, I’m going to count to three, and then you better put the safety back…

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