Alex Ovechkin delays NHL retirement, re-signs with Washington Capitals on 1-year deal
Ovechkin's contract expired on Wednesday, and he had not made his plans known for the 2026-27 season.
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Sanrio collaborates with Sesame Street for adorable merch and sweets in Japan[Photos]
Looks like someone told Hello Kitty and friends how to get (how to get) to Sesame Street. We recently took a look at the results of this year’s Sanrio Character…
Wild trade Jake Middleton to the Flames, acquiring Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta
Minnesota is also sending picks to Calgary in the trade, and the Flames are retaining salary.
Studio Ghibli brings Totoro Soot Sprites out of the anime shadows for a new bag and pouch collection
Supporting characters from My Neighbour Totoro are the star of this new merchandise range. Studio Ghibli has such a talent for animated character design that it even manages to make…
FOSS Weekly #26.27: Dev Mode in KDE Linux, Local AI, De-Google Android, Free Terminal Starter Course, KDE Step and More
I recently had a very interesting conversation with a reader who suggested that I should not ignore AI. Because this is the next new normal and we have to adapt.…
Katherine Wolkoff Meditates on Absence in Her Tender Photos of Deer Beds
The last few mornings, as I’ve walked with my dog up the ravine behind my house, two fawns seem to bound of thin air, racing in unison through the trees…
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
As of July, it now costs more both to enter and leave Japan. Last week, the Japanese government decided “Hey, let’s raise the fees for foreigners who need a visa…
Why the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding is a perfect fit for Madison Square Garden
There are several reasons why the Garden, home of the New York Knicks and New York Rangers, makes sense to host the Swift-Kelce wedding.
Sick of AI Slop, Former Microsoft Engineer Built a New, AI-less Notepad
Microsoft has spent the last few years stuffing Notepad with AI tools, Markdown support, and cloud-tied credits, chipping away at the simple, local text editor it used to be. Basic…
This Week in Sports Trivia: July 2, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.