Wisden Almanack editor: England ‘feckless, reckless and legless’ in 2025/26 Ashes
The notes by Almanack editor Lawrence Booth originally appeared in the 2026 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.
No Place Like Old Fire House
The full story behind No Place Like Old Fire House.
Ethiopian marathon runner Melese dies aged 36
Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.
What Is Strategy (MSTR)? The Bitcoin Treasury Company
Software firm Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and its co-founder Michael Saylor have become synonymous with Bitcoin. Here’s what you need to know.
FUJI XF16-55MM MK II – UPDATE OF A CLASSIC
The Fujifilm XF16-55 mm f2.8 II is an update to Fuji’s much loved red badge standard zoom. I’ve had it for a couple of weeks and have been trying it out around my city
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Wackadoo! Join Bluey for the ultimate playdate on Apple Arcade starting May 21
Apple Arcade adds an exclusive Bluey playdate across five hit games, in addition to adding four new titles.
France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.
This Habit Is Your First-Line Of Defense Against 35 Chronic Diseases
A new review finds physical activity acts as primary prevention against 35 chronic diseases. Here’s why exercise is medicine for long-term health.
SA's Ismail reverses retirement for T20 World Cup
South Africa fast bowler Shabnim Ismail reverses her international retirement and is included in the Proteas’ squad for this summer’s T20 World Cup in England.
New: Yoast AI Content Planner turns a blank post into a structured draft
If you’ve ever opened a new post and immediately closed it again because you had no idea what to write, this one’s for you. Yoast AI Content Planner is now available for Yoast SEO Premium users. Open a new post in your WordPress editor and you’ll find five…
Mohammed Siraj: The ‘Warrior’ who became the general of India’s pace battery
Mohammed Siraj was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year for 2025. Sandeep Dwivedi’s piece on Siraj originally appeared in the 2026 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.
7 Reasons Why the Silent Treatment Isn’t a Godly Response to Conflict
Growing up, I used to get the silent treatment a lot. Due to my family not knowing how to properly communicate, they would give me the silent treatment and not talk with me for hours or days. This happened when I was a…
Letters: Pay bumps for some Alberta MLAs a slap in the face
Should the Forever Canadian question be put to voters? Vote in our daily poll! I see the Premier is at it again. She has now decided to give the Parliamentary secretaries another $500 per month for travelling expenses along with…
Palace of Versailles: How to Easily Take Photos With Meaning
Your photos can be so much more than mere visual records of the things you
photograph. Here’s how I go about embedding meaning into the photos I make.
Big Bets Report: Bettor Banks Close to $1 Million With Unique Strategy
A bettor cashed in on almost a million bucks using a unique strategy, while another used a bonus bet to win six figures. Patrick Everson breaks it down.
Consumer insolvencies highest since 2009 as Canadians struggle with debt
This is the highest volume of Canadians filling for insolvencies since the first quarter of 2009, when the Canadian economy was reeling from the aftershocks of the 2008 recession.
'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
Rishabh Pant: The kid who once hit sixes in the mirror steps into the frame
Rishabh Pant was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year for 2025. Kaushik Rangarajan’s piece on Pant originally appeared in the 2026 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.
Iranian activist tells BBC how fear of war restarting intensifies trauma of repression
A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.
Smith hopes pipeline will lead to more Ottawa ‘accommodations’ for Alberta
The Alberta premier said she hopes an energy agreement that includes a new pipeline to the West Coast is reached soon, and affirmed that the government will not own it.
Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa’s biggest night of film and fashion.
Some Sunny Rides
We’ve had better luck with sunshine the past several days, with some gloomy mornings mixed in. On Tuesday my group did our “Taco Tuesday ride” out and back to Metcalf Park and then to Rosie’s downtown. Wednesday I did a…
Letters: EPS finally addressing conditions Downtown
Would you take a vacation in Jasper? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! LONG OVERDUE Re: ‘We will no longer be tolerant of what is happening on our streets’: Edmonton Police’s new approach to crime targets hot spots (May 8).…
TAIT: Single moms deserve to be honoured on Mother’s Day
My wonderful mother didn’t want anything for Mother’s Day, especially flowers, which, under how keen green-thumb pedigree, wilted by Tuesday. Her gift request? Be nice and kind to others. Present possibilities they might not have — but the world enjoy…
I told chatgpt to convert my sketches to reality, and it made me smile ☺️
I drew these years ago.. Today I asked chatgpt to recreate them realistically.. At first it said copyright something something.. but after 2 or 3 tried.. it finally made them.. submitted by /u/Independent_Hero [link]…
Exactly How Much Protein You Need to Build Muscle
Yes protein can make you gain weight when consumed in a certain way. Here’s how to use protein to gain weight or for building muscle, according to a dietitian.
Keenan: Toxic talk in the manosphere
The movement to keep certain technologies out of the hands of young people is gaining steam in Canada. Manitoba has announced plans to ban those under 16 from using both social media and AI chatbots. British Columbia Attorney General Niki…
The Best Pizza, Pork, and Lumpia Spots
According to My (Picky) Mom
Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was “overjoyed” to be “blessed with five at once”.
Why is Silicon Valley suddenly obsessed with being tasteful?
Whether it’s Palantir selling a $239 chore coat, Anthropic taking over a coffee shop or executives walking the red carpet at the Met Gala, tech’s biggest players are pivoting to fashion to sell their brands – and attempt to appear…
