Sports

Kai Havertz makes Champions League history against PSG

Kai Havertz made Champions League history with an early goal in the final against Paris Saint-Germain, becoming the first German in the modern Champions League to score in two finals. He had previously netted the winner for Chelsea in Porto in 2021, and only Cristiano Ronaldo and Mario Mandžukić have

Culture

Sci‑Fi Personality Quiz: Which Sci‑Fi Hero Are You Most Like?

Eight questions stand between you and one of five iconic sci‑fi heroes: Paul Atreides, Captain Kirk, Princess Leia, Ellen Ripley, or Max Rockatansky. The quiz matches instincts and values to a heroic archetype, from leadership style to what you’d sacrifice when everything is on the line. Questions explore

Culture

Helen Goh’s recipe for gooseberry and almond pies

Gooseberries need a little patience: firm, pale and stubbornly sour, they brighten when paired with something warm and soft. Almond cream cushions their sharpness without dulling it, and baked in muffin tins these small pies feel informal yet generous. All the components can be made up to three days ahead

Sports

Mexico player ratings vs Australia: Johan Vazquez shines

Johan Vazquez scored as Mexico edged Australia 1-0 at the Rose Bowl, extending their unbeaten run in 2026. The victory, in front of 78,479 fans, felt more like an evaluation exercise than a definitive World Cup statement. With Javier Aguirre set to finalise his roster, this match was one

Culture

Amtrak bedroom: top bunk vs. bottom bunk

The author spent two nights on the California Zephyr in a bedroom accommodation with a foldout couch and an upper bunk, booking the 53-hour trip as a solo traveler. She slept one night in the top bunk and one night in the lower bed to compare the two and found

Tech

Why I put my smart TV behind a router-based VPN

The author limits the number of smart, internet-enabled devices at home, partly because appliances do not need social features and partly because each connected device makes it easier for hackers to access personal data. That exposure is a larger security risk than many realize. A VPN encrypts streaming, web browsing

Culture

Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive?

This Sci‑Fi Survival Quiz asks eight questions to decide which of five iconic science‑fiction universes you’d be most likely to survive: The Matrix, Mad Max, Blade Runner, Dune, or Star Wars. The quiz probes instincts and priorities — whether you pull on every thread to understand a system

Sports

Arteta: PSG are 'best in the world' but Arsenal must be 'very ambitious'

Mikel Arteta has called on the Arsenal board to be "very ambitious" in the upcoming transfer window as the Gunners look to move past the heartbreak of their Champions League final defeat. Despite securing a historic Premier League title this season, the north London side fell just short

Culture

Elizabeth Blackadder: wintry Tuscan landscapes and pared-back still lifes

She may be best known for accessible paintings of flowers and cats, but a new exhibition in Hampshire focuses on chilly Tuscan landscapes and pared-back still life compositions. The show at the Jenna Burlingham Gallery in Kingsclere presents a less familiar side of Elizabeth Blackadder, with most of the pieces

Culture

Which Taylor Sheridan Show Do You Belong In?

A Taylor Sheridan universe quiz walks readers through ten questions to reveal which of four worlds fits them: Yellowstone, Landman, Tulsa King, or Mayor of Kingstown. Four worlds. All of them brutal, complicated, and built on power, loyalty, and the price of survival. Sheridan doesn't write heroes — he

Sports

Pulisic ends drought and Pepi shines as USMNT beat Senegal

Mauricio Pochettino pointed to Paraguay, Uruguay and Sunday’s match as the three games that show the team the way he wants them to play, saying, “I think now, it's about seeing the reality.” The 3-2 win in Charlotte served as a useful World Cup tune-up: confidence-boosting, imperfect

Culture

A mom drives from Canada to Trader Joe's for family favorites

As a mom of three picky eaters, I drive nearly an hour from our home in Canada to Bellingham, Washington, twice a month to stock up at Trader Joe's. There are no Trader Joe's locations in Canada, and the quality of the products plus my kids&

Culture

Five Best Picture Winners That Show What Cinema Can Do

Five Oscar Best Picture winners offer distinct visions of what cinema can be and how it can affect an audience. Each film approaches storytelling, tone, and form differently, rewarding different kinds of attention and emotional investment. Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite moves between genres to explore class and desperation, hiding its

Sports

Xavi suggests Pep Guardiola could target a national team, possibly England

Pep Guardiola has officially called time on his legendary stay at Manchester City, leaving a legacy of 20 trophies after a decade of dominance at the Etihad Stadium. While the Catalan tactician is set for a temporary sabbatical, speculation is already mounting regarding his next destination in the dugout. His

Culture

Sydney Sweeney defends risque 'Euphoria' scenes with behind-the-scenes photos

Sydney Sweeney, 28, posted a carousel of behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram on Sunday, May 31, sharing images from the HBO series. Several shots show her posing provocatively and wearing little; she captioned the pictures, "It's called... acting." Her character, Cassie Howard, has a controversial arc this

Culture

57 Years Later, John Wayne's Best Western Is Officially Neighbors With Taylor Sheridan

Which Taylor Sheridan show do you belong in? A quiz lays out four brutal, complicated worlds — Yellowstone, Landman, Tulsa King and Mayor of Kingstown — and uses ten questions to place you in the one that fits. Those four worlds are built on power, loyalty and the price of survival. Sheridan

Sports

Marquinhos consoles Gabriel after penalty miss in Champions League final

While Paris Saint-Germain erupted in ecstasy, captain Marquinhos delivered the most poignant moment of the Champions League final. Seconds after securing their second successive crown, he paused and sprinted across the pitch to find Gabriel, who was distraught after missing the decisive penalty. Marquinhos held him in a tight embrace,

Culture

Scotch bonnet margarita recipe from 2210 by Natty Can Cook

Don’t be put off by the name — this isn’t blow-your-head-off hot. The scotch bonnet infusion is quick, so the flavour is subtle and aromatic rather than aggressive, and the chilli-infused base would also work in other classic tequila cocktails, especially a spicy vampiro. For the infusion: ¼ scotch bonnet,

Culture

Sci-Fi Survival Quiz: Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive?

Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The quiz lays out five universes — The Matrix, Mad Max, Blade Runner, Dune and Star Wars — described as five completely different ways the future went wrong, sideways, or up in flames. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you'

Tech

Dell XPS 13 challenges MacBook Neo with $599 starting price

Dell has positioned its new XPS 13 as a direct rival to Apple’s MacBook Neo, pricing the laptop at $599 for students and $699 for the general market. When COO Jeff Clarke announced the model ahead of Computex 2026, he addressed the comparison head-on: "We didn't

Sports

Injuries and scoring concerns shadow Canada before pre-World Cup friendlies

Canada have two final warm-up matches ahead of their home World Cup opener on June 12 in Toronto, facing Uzbekistan in Edmonton and the Republic of Ireland in Montréal. The build-up has been disrupted by injuries: nine of the 26 players named to Jesse Marsch’s squad are carrying concerns,

Business

He moved to Japan and started building cabins in the woods

I moved to Japan alone at 16 and enrolled in a boarding school in Kyoto. Growing up in New Zealand I often felt caught between cultures; in Kyoto, where two-thirds of students were returnees, I finally felt understood. At university I spent mornings driving out to surf and exploring the

Politics

How anger becomes contagious

Before 9/11 the big focus for protest was globalisation: Seattle in November 1999, then MayDay 2K in London. I went down to Whitehall more from curiosity than conviction. The mood was almost horticultural — hippies planting herbs and daisies, guerilla gardeners ripping up turf — and the crowd stretched up Whitehall

Culture

Which MCU Hero Are You?

Marvel Personality Quiz: Which MCU Hero Are You? Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Questions include "What drives you to do what's right?", "It's 2 AM. Where are

Culture

Watch A House of Dynamite while waiting for Silo Season 3

Adapted from Hugh Howey's Wool trilogy, Silo has become one of the most talked-about shows on television, praised for its world-building, twisting core mystery, and Rebecca Ferguson's lead performance. After two acclaimed seasons, viewers are waiting to see how the show's cliffhanger resolves; Season