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Solstice Traditions Around the World: How Humans Mark the Longest Day
Long before anyone could explain the astronomy, people built monuments and festivals around the summer solstice. Here is how cultures across the world still mark the longest day.
Jun 21, 2026 · 5 minThe Summer Solstice Explained: Why June 21 Is the Longest Day
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Here is the simple astronomy behind it, what actually happens in the sky, and why it matters.
Jun 21, 2026 · 5 minIran Requires Insurance on Ships Using Strait of Hormuz
Iran imposes mandatory insurance on ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
Jun 20, 2026 · 4 minCraigslist Founder Gives Away Half Billion Dollars
Craigslist founder donates $500M to charity
Jun 18, 2026 · 4 minSwiss Parliament Lifts Ban on New Nuclear Power Plants
Swiss parliament lifts ban on new nuclear power plants, allowing construction.
Jun 18, 2026 · 3 minApple to Raise Prices Due to Memory Chip Costs
Apple plans to raise prices due to memory chip costs
Jun 18, 2026 · 3 minLeaked OpenAI Financials Show $38.5B Loss
OpenAI reports $38.5B loss and high compute burn
Jun 17, 2026 · 3 minFox to Acquire Roku in $22 Billion Deal
Fox buys Roku for $22 billion
Jun 15, 2026 · 3 minHetzner Adjusts Pricing for Dedicated Servers and Cloud Plans
Hetzner increases prices due to hardware procurement costs
Jun 15, 2026 · 3 minHacker News June 2026 Updates
Hacker News updates and job postings
Jun 15, 2026 · 2 minSwiss Voters Reject Population Cap Proposal
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million, with 55% voting against the measure in a national referendum.
Jun 14, 2026 · 4 minUS Census Bureau Bans Noise Infusion in Statistical Products
The US Department of Commerce has banned noise infusion from statistical products published by the Census Bureau, citing concerns over data integrity and public confidence
Jun 14, 2026 · 3 minStock Market Impact of Anthropic, SpaceX, and OpenAI
The stock market's ability to handle the massive IPOs of Anthropic, SpaceX, and OpenAI, and the potential impact on investors and the market as a whole.
Jun 2, 2026 · 3 minMalaysia Bans Social Media for Children Under 16
Malaysia enforces rules barring children under 16 from having social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users.
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 minToxic Chemical Leak at Orange County Manufacturing Facility
A toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County has led to evacuations and a state of emergency declaration
May 24, 2026 · 2 minEric Schmidt Booed at University of Arizona Graduation Speech
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed during his commencement speech at the University of Arizona while discussing artificial intelligence and its impact on society
May 18, 2026 · 3 minPoland Joins Top 20 Largest Economies
Poland's economy has grown to become the 20th largest in the world, with a GDP of over $1 trillion, driven by strong institutions and EU integration
May 8, 2026 · 3 minBelgium Halts Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
Belgium stops decommissioning nuclear power plants, government to negotiate nationalization of plants with operator ENGIE, aiming for energy security and reduced dependence on fossil imports
Apr 30, 2026 · 4 minMicrosoft and OpenAI End Exclusive Partnership
Microsoft and OpenAI announced the end of their exclusive partnership, allowing OpenAI to license its models to any third party and ending revenue-sharing
Apr 27, 2026 · 4 minSpaceX to Acquire Cursor for $60B
SpaceX has struck a deal with Cursor to develop a next-generation AI, including an option to buy the startup for $60 billion later this year
Apr 22, 2026 · 3 minEU Mandates Replaceable Batteries in Smartphones by 2027
The EU has introduced new rules requiring all smartphones to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027 to reduce electronic waste and promote sustainability
Apr 20, 2026 · 4 min