censorship Online freedom of expression hits a ten-year low Cory Doctorow

politics Ted Cruz, falling behind in the polls, agrees to debate Dem challenger Colin Allred Rob Beschizza

bizarre competitions Wolfing down scalding hot biscuits and other weird contests from 1897 Mark Frauenfelder

mexico CIA rapist tried to claim diplomatic immunity, sentenced to 30 years in prison Mark Frauenfelder

Food Seoul's Ramyun Library is a "paradise for noodle enthusiasts"! Jennifer Sandlin

mistakes Medical Examiner's mistake leads woman to carry father's ashes for 3 Years—he's still alive Jason Weisberger

music The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr on a 2025 reunion? "No." Allan Rose Hill

Delightful Creatures New parasite wasp species discovered inside of adult fruit flies Thom Dunn

politics Four years of MAGA surrealism and horror in one book: "It's the Great Storm, Tom the Dancing Bug!" comics by Ruben Bolling Boing Boing

politics Ryan Routh: former Trump-supporting Hawaii handyman with a criminal past Ellsworth Toohey

Science Scientists win award for discovering mammals can breath through our anuses Allan Rose Hill

Games Annapurna Interactive's entire staff quits after talks with owners break down Rob Beschizza

free speech Vineyards sue Napa County over right to wine tastings Thom Dunn

Games Playstation 5 Pro will be $700 Rob Beschizza

mistakes Nigerians warned not to buy nostrums from televangelist Rob Beschizza

curiosities You can visit Einstein's brain, Rasputin's penis, Galileo's middle finger, and other historic human curiosities Allan Rose Hill

music Actual human indicted for making millions off of AI music Thom Dunn

sports Mud Bowl celebrates 50th year Rob Beschizza

Science Did you survive "avocado hand" summer? Jennifer Sandlin

NASA Starliner returns safely to Earth, without the astronauts Rob Beschizza