Books
February 20, 2026

Explore Albert Watson’s Illustrious, Decades-Long Output in This Stunning New Book

It’s difficult to condense Albert Watson’s illustrious output into a few words; but, if prodded, these descriptions might suffice: surprising, irreverent, kinetic, sleek, impactful, versatile. The sheer range in these adjectives betray the breadth of Watson’s practice, which spans nearly half a century of celebrity portraits, landscapes, nudes, still lifes, and fashion shoots. Thanks to Taschen, we’re now afforded an indelible glimpse into the photographer’s portfolio in Albert Watson: Kaos.

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Video
February 19, 2026

Watch a UPS Driver Hilariously Dodge Two Determined Wild Turkeys

While most delivery drivers worry about traffic or misplaced packages, one UPS driver in Branford, Conn., found himself facing a far more unusual obstacle—wild turkeys. Local resident Hindy Jaffee captured the hilarious moment on camera as the driver repeatedly tried to deliver mail, only to be chased by two particularly determined birds every time he stepped out of his truck.

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Animals
February 19, 2026

Baby Monkey Abandoned by Mother Finds Comfort in Orangutan Plushie and the Internet’s Heart Swells

The internet is no stranger to championing cute animals, but one seems to have the entire world rooting for him. Punch (or Panchi, among the local crowd) is a baby monkey born in the Ichikawa City Zoo, near Tokyo. Sadly, he was rejected by his mother at birth. Sparing him from certain demise, the zoo caretakers looked after him.

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Funny
February 18, 2026

Dad Goes to Museum After Taking Gummy and Can’t Stop Laughing at Giant Art

We’ve all had those moments where we completely lose it over something small, and the harder we try to pull it together, the worse it gets. That’s exactly what happened when writer and director Jason Gudasz visited The Broad with his dad to see an exhibition of works by contemporary sculptor Robert Therrien. Before they went inside, Gudasz’s “Pops” had apparently taken a gummy, and it kicked in at exactly the right (or wrong) moment.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.