The Guardian
California Fire Does What It Does Best: Doubles in Size, Forces Evacuations
Big Sur's Plaskett fire doubles overnight, forcing evacuations, while the Timber fire continues to blaze - both making Highway 1 feel less scenic.
2026-08-30
The Guardian
2026-07-12
Man Crosses Iceland on Foot in ‘Best-Ever Time,’ Which Is Shockingly Not Seven Hours
British runner Jack Pitcher crosses Iceland in record time, proving that some people find relaxation in running hundreds of miles over hostile terrain.
The Good Times
News in your inbox.
One sardonic roundup, delivered on your schedule. Free. Unsubscribe whenever your tolerance for wit runs out.
Already subscribed but we never reach your inbox? Check your spam folder and hit 'Not spam' (or 'Remove from spam') to bust us out of junk-mail purgatory. You'll be helping everyone else too.