happy mutants A Museum of Neoliberalism is opening in London next week Cory Doctorow

Technology The sci-fi machines that talk, but only about one thing Ellsworth Toohey

politics UK politician Ann Widdecombe beaten to death in own home Rob Beschizza

gadgets Zohran Mamdani's retro wristwatch is a Casio classic Rob Beschizza

Not a single laugh: JD Vance tells another joke Jason Weisberger

Science Large Hadron Collider retired for upgrades Rob Beschizza

retail-archaeology Retail archaeology finds the bones of Circuit City everywhere Jason Weisberger

bad idea Harris Faulkner thinks international travelers are dying to visit flyover states Jason Weisberger

nyc This 1930s children's book on city planning is a delight Gail Sherman

maps Bedfordshire chosen as England's worst county Rob Beschizza

politics Graphic novel about life at the Elan School, a notoriously abusive "troubled teen" wilderness camp Rob Beschizza

Space Artemis II's state-of-the-art space toilet broke Gail Sherman

gadgets NASA-styled retro wristwatch has a price tag fit for the shuttle program Rob Beschizza

Trump Epstein "A massive tribute to the Trump Lincoln Bathroom" Jason Weisberger

war Grandpa Puding Brains dances as the world burns Jason Weisberger

politics Alarming letter from Senator Ron Wyden draws attention to whatever the CIA is up to Rob Beschizza

fascism Trump back to blaming the victim, business as usual for ICE Jason Weisberger

germany Munich surfers want their wave back after city removes beam from river Rob Beschizza

second runner up When your "Plan B" is Don Jr. Jason Weisberger

Transportation Secretary feels fashion and friendliness will improve holiday air travel Jason Weisberger