Bali — Southeast Asia Travel Guide Bali Calling: Ubud's Sacred Rice Fields and the Sun-Kissed Beaches of Seminyak & Canggu Picture this: the moment you step off the plane in Bali, warm tropical air wraps around you like a silk sarong, carrying the sweet scent of frangipani blossoms and distant woodsmoke from temple offerings. Indonesia’s “Island of the Gods” hits...

Phuket — Southeast Asia Travel Guide Phuket Calling: Your Ultimate Thai Island Escape Hey friend, picture this: you're stepping off the plane in Phuket, and the warm tropical air—thick with the scent of frangipani and sea salt—hits you like a friendly slap from Mother Nature herself. Thailand's largest island isn't just a beach destination; it's a symphony of powder-soft...

Democrats bash Justice Clarence Thomas but their plan to investigate ethics allegations is unclear Democrats Bash Clarence Thomas—But Where's the Real Plan to Probe Ethics? Fiery take from the newsroom: Democrats are lighting up the airwaves with outrage over Justice Clarence Thomas. Ethics this, conflicts that. Yet when you peel back the rhetoric, their so-called "investigation"...

Russia is 'going backwards' in equipment and deploying post WWII-era tanks, according to Western officials Russia is 'Going Backwards' in Equipment and Deploying Post-WWII Era Tanks, According to Western Officials Russia's military machine is sputtering. Western officials are calling it out loud and clear: Moscow is scraping the bottom of the barrel, rolling out tanks straight from the...

Laid-off Oracle workers tried to negotiate better severance. Oracle said no. Oracle's Hard Line on Severance: What It Means for Tech Workers Worldwide In the fast-paced world of Silicon Valley, layoffs are often seen as a necessary evil for companies adapting to shifting markets. But a recent report from TechCrunch highlights a particularly stark case at Oracle, where laid-off employees...

Hoi An — Southeast Asia Travel Guide Stepping Back in Time: Why Hoi An Ancient Town Will Steal Your Heart Imagine the soft glow of silk lanterns swaying above you as the warm, jasmine-scented breeze drifts in from the Thu Bon River. The air is thick with the sweet aroma of grilled pork and fresh herbs, and every turn reveals butter-yellow heritage buildings that look like they’ve...

Halong Bay — Southeast Asia Travel Guide Halong Bay: Vietnam's Emerald Labyrinth of Limestone Dreams Imagine stepping off the bustling pier in Hanoi, the air thick with the scent of pho and motorbike exhaust, only to glide into a world where jagged limestone karsts pierce the turquoise waters like ancient stone giants rising from the sea. That's the magic of Halong Bay — one of...

Two Russians claiming to be former Wagner commanders admit killing children and civilians in Ukraine Two Russians claiming to be former Wagner commanders admit killing children and civilians in Ukraine Raw Admissions That Expose the Rot in Putin's War Machine Two men claiming to be ex-Wagner commanders just dropped a bombshell. They openly admit to slaughtering children and unarmed civilians...

War on Iran: Tehran and Washington send mixed messages Breaking: Iran-US Naval Clashes Rock Strait of Hormuz Right Now As of today, May 9, 2026, Iran and the United States are trading blows in the Strait of Hormuz with ship seizures and attacks flying in both directions. This critical oil artery is turning into a war zone, and the mixed messages from Tehran and Washington only make the...

AMD Proving to be Linux Chads AGAIN - WAN Show May 8, 2026 AMD Continues to Champion Linux in 2026: Why the Tech Giant Keeps Winning Over Open-Source Users In the ever-evolving world of computing hardware, AMD is once again earning praise for its robust Linux support. During the May 8, 2026 episode of the WAN Show on Linus Tech Tips, hosts Linus Sebastian and Luke Lafreniere highlighted...