This Week's Sign of the Downfall of Civilization

In an endless quest to be the weirdest nation in the world, a Japanese farmer has begun cultivating the “butt watermelon,” a melon shaped liked a juicy derriere.

In this week's issue...

May 14, 2026
The quad squad

Adult skate nights, DJs and a passionate crew fuel local roller skating renaissance
 

May 14, 2026
Recharging the EV market

High gas prices, revamped incentives aimed at rural drivers may help accelerate sales 

May 14, 2026
Just how bad was it?

Warm temps, weak snowpack drive second-largest skier drop in industry history