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.

TechNASA

TB 26-10 Printed Circuit Board Assembly Chip Resistor Body Cracking

For more information, contact Joel W. Sills, Langley Research Center, joel.w.sills@nasa.gov. Download PDF here Chip resistors are widely used in NASA projects, yet cases of alumina substrate cracking …

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TechNASA

NASA Astronaut, STEM Creator Connect with Students for STEM Day

Students across the country will have the opportunity to connect directly with the International Space Station during a live, interactive in-flight call with NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Mark Rober S…

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LifestyleThe Guardian — Lifestyle

The non-plastic food storage containers we love are now on sale

Anyday’s silicone and glass storage container sets are nearly ‘perfect’ – grab a set for yourself at a killer deal ‘The perfect food storage finally exists’: I tried the new Anydeli plastic-free conta…

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CultureAtlas Obscura

The Red Tower of Death in Karlovy Vary, Czechia

The Red Tower of Death (Rudá věž smrti in Czech) acquired its name both from its exposed red-brick architecture and, more symbolically, as a reference to the communist regime and the blood of the poli…

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LifestyleThe Guardian — Lifestyle

They fell in love on The Simpsons and married in real life. Meet the French Homer and Marge

They have brought TV’s most famous cartoon couple to life in France for the last 38 years. Philippe Peythieu and Véronique Augereau tell all about working and living together for so long, still being …

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LifestyleThe Guardian — Lifestyle

I spent 11 years without my childhood friend. Finding our way back together was staggeringly simple

I thought about her a lot after our friendship imploded. When our birthdays rolled around, I wondered what we’d be doing if we were still in touch I was 26 when I lost my childhood friend. By that poi…

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TechWIRED — Gear

Roli Has Fallen Apart—and Left Customers Holding the Bag

The inventive instrument maker collapsed into insolvency, leaving buyers empty-handed and users scrambling to keep their musical gear alive.

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AutomotiveArs Technica — Automotive

Beyond screens: Mercedes-Benz's new holographic heads-up display

After pioneering the passenger screen, Mercedes has designs on the windshield.

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TechWIRED — Gear

Apple iPad Mini (2026) Review: A Dream Device, but Who Is It For?

The iPad Mini’s impressive new features make it a better tablet than ever—only to be betrayed by its higher price.

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LifestyleThe Guardian — Lifestyle

Why autumn means sausages | Kitchen aide

Slowly cooked, sticky sausages sauteed with onion, soy and perhaps a bit of Marmite … our panel even has bangers with bangs for bonfire night What are the best, comforting sausage dinners for autumn? …

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TechWIRED — Gear

Apple AirPods 5 Review: Better Than Before but Not Quite Pro

Apple finally made ANC standard across the AirPods lineup. But should you still spring for the AirPods Pro 3?

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LifestyleThe Guardian — Lifestyle

Quail’s eggs, Diet Coke and being thin – the 'common list' for 2026 has landed | Zoe Williams

Nicky Haslam has released his annual tea towel ranking ordinariness. I almost admire his chutzpah Nicky Haslam has produced his list of things that are common for 2026: Diet Coke and being thin; beard…

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TechWIRED — Gear

White Noise Machines Worthy of Your Nightstand in 2026: Snooz, Hatch, and More

Catch more Z’s with soothing background noise from our favorite sound machines.

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TravelThe Guardian — Travel

A perfect weekend in the Darent valley, Kent: a ‘demi-paradise’ of art, lavender fields and great pubs

Just an hour from London, this idyllic area, beloved by painters and poets, is brimming with history, beautiful walks and fab places to eat and drink In the 1820s, a young painter left London to live …

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LifestyleThe Guardian — Lifestyle

The pest I’ll never forget: the cats who filled our house with live mice

Our house was a mouse-free zone until our new kittens began venturing into the nearby woods in search of prey and playthings This is a cat-and-mouse story in which the cats are the real pests. My old …

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LifestyleThe Guardian — Lifestyle

José Pizarro’s recipe for mussels with cider, chorizo and apple

Northern Spain on a plate: mussels with cider, apple and chorizo Whenever I cook mussels, my mind goes straight to Galicia. Some of the best I’ve ever eaten have come from the waters around O Grove, a…

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TechWIRED — Gear

30% Off Canon Promo Codes | November 2026

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TechWIRED — Gear

Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│November 2026

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TechWIRED — Gear

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TechWIRED — Gear

20% Off Brooks Promo Code | November 2026

Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.

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TechWIRED — Gear

Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off November 2026

Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order of $49, 50% off pet food, and more November 2026 discounts.

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TechWIRED — Gear

Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for November 2026

Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.

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TechWIRED — Gear

AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This November 2026

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TechWIRED — Gear

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