BA’s ‘no-show’ clause cost me £9,000 for new flights

A traveller was forced to spend an extra £9,000 on new flights after British Airways’ no-show policy invalidated their original tickets following a missed flight leg.

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Egyptian Mummy Buried with Pages from Homer’s Iliad: When Literature Guided Souls Through the Afterlife

Archaeologists in Egypt discover a 1,600-year-old mummy buried with fragments of Homer’s Iliad, highlighting ancient cultural connections and beliefs.

This 1000-ton tuned mass damper at the top of Shanghai Tower (632m) stabilizes the skyscraper during earthquake and typhoon by counteracting the building’s sway.

A 1000-ton tuned mass damper at Shanghai Tower’s top helps stabilize the building during earthquakes and typhoons, enhancing safety and structural integrity.

Politics And The Markets 05/18/26

Key political events on May 18, 2026, are influencing market movements. This report details confirmed facts, ongoing uncertainties, and future implications.

Apple’s new Siri app will reportedly offer auto-deleting chat options

Apple plans to add auto-deleting chat features to Siri, enhancing privacy by allowing users to set chat retention periods, debuting at WWDC 2026.

Terraria developer confirms cross-play is coming and teases 15th anniversary collector’s items

Re-Logic announces cross-play coming soon for Terraria and teases a 15th anniversary collector’s edition, with more updates and retrospectives planned.

Playing Atari ST Music on the Amiga with Zero CPU

A new technique allows playing Atari ST music on the Amiga without using any CPU, by leveraging the Amiga’s PAULA chip to emulate YM2149 sound effects.

Fujifilm’s X Half is even more whimsical with a $300 price cut

Fujifilm reduces the X Half camera’s price by $300, making its whimsical design more accessible. The camera is now available for around $549 until June 28.

Playing Atari ST Music on the Amiga with Zero CPU

A new technique enables playing Atari ST music on the Amiga without CPU usage by emulating YM2149 with the Amiga’s PAULA chip, revolutionizing chiptune performance.