Fresh picks from around the web
A rotating mix of standout articles from publishers we follow — culture, travel, food, science, and gear. Start here, then continue reading on their site when a headline pulls you in.
A new start after 60: Menopausal and out of work, I sat crying in my car. Now, I’m a standup comedian
When Barbara Scully tried to get a job after years as a stay-at-home mum, no one would hire her. So she made her own work as a writer and broadcaster – and soon found herself on TV and stage If anyone…
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Nik Sharma’s recipes for spiced French onion soup and Indian-style Turkish eggs
A spice-rich twist on a classic soup, and poached eggs with garlic yoghurt and green chutney While purists might scoff and find the combination of spices in my French onion soup a little blasphemous, …
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APOD: 2026 October 5 – M104: The Sombrero Galaxy’s Tidal Streams
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 5 – M104:… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a dif…
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Moon-Like Madagascar
A bright lens of anorthosite, a rock type prevalent on the lunar surface, is cradled within sheared rocks in the country’s south.
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 5022-5028: Cashing in at Cache Creek
Written by Lucy Thompson, Senior Research Scientist, University of New Brunswick, Canada Earth planning date: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 Before we landed, the area of Gale crater that we planned to explor…
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The first step of caring for your makeup is storing it right. We asked experts how to
Eyeing the new drop from your favorite brand? Make it go the extra mile with these expert tips Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things The best beauty ad…
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Mapping the Gaps in NASA’s Return to the Moon, featuring Richard Spolzino
“I want to be able to look at a rocket launch and say, ‘I touched a piece of this.’” That’s how Richard Spolzino describes the thing he’s chasing. Not a title, not a specific mission, not even NASA it…
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Time to move the UN away from Donald Trump’s grasp | Brief letters
UN headquarters | A third Stephen Moss? | Overstaying guests | Cutting cafe sign | Haircut patience | Pre-loved ridiculousness Nesrine Malik rightly questions the effectiveness of the current United N…
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Miu Miu turns ‘real clothes’ into high fashion with sportswear style
Brand’s signature desire to subvert the ordinary brings blazers with track pants and crop tops under blazers to Paris fashion week Speaking backstage at Miu Miu’s show on Sunday at Paris fashion week,…
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Does the word ‘Dumbass’ flash up when your husband calls your phone? | Polly Hudson
From ‘Sharon London Sex’ to ‘Trashy Anne’, the names saved in our phones are tiny records of how relationships began. Why erase the evidence? At first glance, it’s such a simple, reasonable ask. A Thr…
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John Cooper Clarke looks back: ‘Getting older sucks – it’s marginally better than being dead’
The punk poet on his heroin years, dressing like Ronnie Wood, and achieving his boyhood ambition Born in Salford in 1949, John Cooper Clarke is a poet and author. He cut his teeth in th…
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Are my gen X peers the influencers the world has been waiting for? | Emma Beddington
Their careers are peaking, they’re rich in money and time – and young people think they’re cool. But maybe it’s not as simple as that ‘Stop sleeping on gen X.” I heard this on TikTok recently. I misin…
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The AI industry is booming. Women are getting left behind
Women hold just a fraction of new AI jobs but are overrepresented in roles with high risk of AI disruption There’s a common fear among people who work in Silicon Valley: snag one of the fast-growing, …
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Readers reply: Is it possible that 3 is the most common number in UK street addresses?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on various subjects considers a numerological conundrum This week’s question: Why are national anthems almost always orchestral…
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Why are national anthems almost always orchestral?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts Readers reply: Is it possib…
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How to make the perfect zuppa di cozze – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect …
A tomatoey, southern Italian alternative to moules marinière – but who makes the definitive version? Abundant, good value and ready in minutes, mussels are one of my favourite seafoods, but when it co…
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15 Best Office Chairs of 2026—We Tested 70 to Pick Them
Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.
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The Best Gifts Under $25 for Everyone on Your List (2026)
We found genuinely good presents for home cooks, teens, coffee lovers, and the person who already has everything.
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Meta Glasses Nova (Gen 3) Review: Not Much New
Meta and Ray-Ban’s new smart glasses have slightly better batteries and mics. And yes, they still have cameras.
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The Best Online Gift Cards and Digital Gift Ideas (2026)
Forget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.
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Keurig Alta First-Look: No More Plastic K-Cups
Keurig is ready to ditch the K-Cup with a compostable and plastic- and aluminum-free coffee pod, but the price is steep.
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Alone with the stars, lynx and wolves in ‘Empty Spain’
A world away from the tourist hotspots of the coast, Extremadura and Castile and León offer unpolluted skies, lower prices – and hope for the future of vulnerable wildlife As photographed at night fro…
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Dante Mayfair, Claridge’s, London W1: ‘Are chips ever worth £11? Probably not’ – restaurant review
The whole point of going to Claridge’s in the first place is to sweep in through the grand main hotel entrance Dante Mayfair , inside Claridge’s on Brook Street in London, has been created, the hotel’…
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APOD: 2026 October 4 – Supernumerary Rainbows over New Jersey
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 4 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different…
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