Its arrival is announced by close-ups of barnacles, of rusty edges on ancient metal, of curious plant growth and moldy, tangled coils of black rope, as if its return was just part of a broader natural order.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Lightweight natural braids for hot weather For those who want their curls and coils up and out of the way this summer, consider natural mini braids or twists without extensions (also known as boneless braids).
But that doesn’t mean that artificially sugared sodas, retail consumption, or social media are depraved, worthless activities akin to the cardinal sin of sloth or the tragic spiral of heroin addiction.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
War in Lebanon could threaten the deal The potential obstacle to the agreement is Lebanon, where any spiral in the conflict has the potential to drag in Iran.
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