The Gottorf Globe and its reconstruction

Nearly a third of U.S. homes sold in the first quarter of this year were snapped up by investors—not regular homebuyers. That’s a record high, and it’s squeezing everyday buyers even harder in an already brutal housing market where prices and mortgage rates keep climbing.

Editor’s Note: If you’ve tried buying a home lately, you already know the pain: bidding wars, skyrocketing prices, and now, competing with deep-pocketed investors who can pay cash. This trend isn’t just frustrating—it’s reshaping who gets to own property in America. More investor ownership often means fewer starter homes for families, higher rents, and neighborhoods where regular buyers are pushed to the sidelines. It’s a sign the housing market is becoming less about shelter and more about profit.

If you're stuck on today's Wordle puzzle (#1429), this article offers handy hints and the solution to get you unstuck—plus yesterday's answer if you missed it. Think of it as a friendly nudge when your brain hits a word wall.

Teamgroup has launched the P250Q SSD, a storage drive with a wild feature—it can self-destruct your data in seconds with just one click, even if someone yanks the power cord. While it boasts solid performance, some are questioning whether this James Bond-esque feature is practical for everyday users or just a gimmick for ultra-paranoid security buffs.

Editor’s Note: In a world where data breaches and corporate espionage are real threats, a self-destructing SSD sounds like something out of a spy movie. But beyond the cool factor, it raises questions: Who actually needs this? Is it overkill for most people, or a game-changer for high-security environments? Either way, it’s a sign of how far storage tech is pushing to keep data safe—even if it means literally frying itself in the process.

This article kicks off a beginner-friendly tutorial series on x86-64 assembly programming, walking readers through setup and initial steps. It’s aimed at demystifying low-level coding for curious learners, with practical guidance to get started.

Editor’s Note: Assembly language might seem intimidating, but understanding it unlocks deeper insights into how computers actually work. For hobbyists or aspiring systems programmers, this series could be a gentle on-ramp to a skill that’s often seen as niche but remains foundational. Plus, hands-on tutorials like this make tech more accessible—always a win.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has snapped the most detailed images of the sun yet during a record-breaking close approach, revealing swirling plasma, solar flares, and other wild activity on our star's surface. These shots aren't just dazzling—they'll help scientists predict space weather that can mess with satellites and power grids back on Earth.

Editor’s Note: Getting this close to the sun is like finally holding a magnifying glass to a cosmic bonfire—we're seeing things nobody's ever caught before. Better understanding the sun's tantrums means fewer surprises for our tech-dependent lives, from GPS signals to the power grid. Plus, it's just cool to see the raw power of our solar system's engine up close.