china Why the hell is this street sprinkler truck in China spraying water in flooded street? Mark Frauenfelder
Boing Boing Gadgets Thailand is 20% underwater, and is second-biggest hard drive producer after China. Now do you care about the floods? Xeni Jardin
maga "My heart is broken" — Disgraced Sen. Katie Britt begs MAGA suckers for cash after becoming global laughing stock Mark Frauenfelder
music In 1964, two teens complained about "obscene" "Louie, Louie" lyrics to Indiana governor — 50 years later a reporter tracked them down and asked why Mark Frauenfelder
farewells Jen Psaki sums up Mitch McConnell's horrific legacy: "Swallowed by the monster" he created (video) Carla Sinclair
Burger King hosts yet another user-generated content contest, proving they've learned nothing Grant St. Clair
natural disasters Massive rogue wave crashes through restaurant doors in Marshall Islands (video) Mark Frauenfelder
tabloids Taylor Swift's prenup battle and King Charles' facelift, in this week's dubious tabloids Peter Sheridan
new orleans Will Katrina victims ever get settlement money from Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation? Natalie Dressed
ok go Marching band performance features swamp monsters, grass beasts and a children's choir Jennifer Sandlin