Category: News


Trump’s loaded language, gene-edited babies, pilot’s last words: Catch up on the day’s stories


President Donald Trump dug his latest line of attack out of the dustbin of history. With the midterm elections approaching, calling his opponents “communists” is shaping up as his go-to counteroffensive.

 

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/08/us/5-things-pm-july-8-trnd


The Best Sofas Do More Than Just Sit Pretty


Is there a piece of furniture more important to your aesthetic than one of the best sofas? We know that having (or not having) a top-tier couch can make or break your home’s decor, and to help ensure you never, ever end up with a sad sofa selection—or worse, a futon—we’ve curated a list of best-selling silhouettes to support your search for pieces with major star quality.

 

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-best-couches-reviewed


The Best Sofas Do More Than Just Sit Pretty


Is there a piece of furniture more important to your aesthetic than one of the best sofas? We know that having (or not having) a top-tier couch can make or break your home’s decor, and to help ensure you never, ever end up with a sad sofa selection—or worse, a futon—we’ve curated a list of best-selling silhouettes to support your search for pieces with major star quality.

 

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-best-couches-reviewed


England fans to get bank holiday if Three Lions win World Cup, Starmer suggests


The outgoing Prime Minister has all but confirmed that, should Thomas Tuchel’s side bring football home, England fans will be able to celebrate with a day off work. Speaking from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkiye, Sir Keir hinted that he would grant the bunk-off bonanza should England put an end to 60 years of hurt. In this scenario, the 26 heroes in white would be crowned world champions on Sunday June 19, before parading through central London on Friday July 24, in a nationwide day off.

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/england-world-cup-bank-holiday-keir-starmer-5HjddMx_2/


Show a liberal a Lime bike and he will show you his soul


These days it can be hard to know what a liberal really believes. Thankfully a simple test throws light on their soul. It is similar to the one Hermann Rorschach designed in the 1920s.

https://www.economist.com/business/2026/07/01/show-a-liberal-a-lime-bike-and-he-will-show-you-his-soul