WORLDAuthor of Rivals told writers to stop making her 'macho men' cryNovelist Dame Jilly Cooper scolded the team behind Rivals, an executive producer on the show says.BBC News·May 25, 2026
WORLD5 days left: Save up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes before prices increaseEarly Bird savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco end May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save up to $410 before prices increase.TechCrunch·May 25, 2026
WORLDBest Memorial Day Deals: Garmin, Birdfy, Branch (2026)Memorial Day isn’t until Monday, but sales on our favorite gear are going on all weekend.Wired·May 25, 2026
WORLDWhat Are the Abraham Accords, Trump’s 2020 Mideast Deals?The diplomatic agreements normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Now, as part of the peace talks with Iran, Mr. Trump wants other states to join.NY Times·May 25, 2026
WORLDWhy drafting OSU's Carnell Tate to pair with Cam Ward was 'easy decision' for TitansWith premium defensive options on the board, Tennessee made unanimous decision to get an impact player on offense.ESPN·May 25, 2026
WORLDThese Privacy-Conscious Gay Dating Apps Want to Dethrone GrindrAs public backlash against Big Dating mounts, a batch of new gay hookup apps offer community-powered alternatives.Wired·May 25, 2026
WORLDIn Defense of My Attachment to This Lululemon Duffel Bag (2026)Say what you will about the brand's leggings, but you'll never convince me to hate this marvel of a carryall.Wired·May 25, 2026
WORLDIn Beirut, refugee girls and women learn more than self-defense in martial arts classIn the male-dominated world of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, a martial arts teacher offers women a way to empowerment.NPR·May 25, 2026
WORLDGold rises as dollar, oil ease on U.S.-Iran deal prospectsSpot gold was up 1.1% at $4,559.07 per ounce, as of 0736 GMT. U.S. gold futures for June delivery gained 0.8% to $4,559.80.CNBC·May 25, 2026
WORLDIran and U.S. play down hopes for imminent breakthrough in warSecretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in New Delhi that the U.S. would give diplomacy every chance to succeed before exploring "alternatives".CNBC·May 25, 2026
WORLDOne of Madagascar’s Oldest Sacred Trees Is Slowly DyingIn a forest in Madagascar, the demise of a centuries-old baobab points to the fraying of a fragile ecosystem.NY Times·May 25, 2026
WORLDBroadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’ and Its Flying Vampire SpectacleThe Broadway production takes full advantage of the Palace Theater’s abundant height and depth, making the show feel like “a massive trust fall.”NY Times·May 25, 2026
