Tech & Startups
The Best Roborock Deal This Prime Day (2026)
Wired · Global
Shopping Roborock’s models can feel overwhelming. But there’s just one I recommend snagging during Prime Day.
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Tech & Startups
New website names and shames companies that still don’t offer passkeys to users
TechCrunch · US
According to a new site, 24% of the most popular websites in the world don't offer support for passkeys, which are considered the most secure way to log in to …
Geopolitics
Mehdi Taremi, assistant coach, held up at airport by US officials, Iran says
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iranian team's trip to Seattle was delayed by 25 minutes as Taremi and Alhoei were held up for an undisclosed reason.
Geopolitics
Palestinian activist faints after his release from Israeli prison
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Palestinian activist Abdullah Shatat collapsed moments after his release from an Israeli jail.
Geopolitics
Packers, Cowboys emerge as leading trade destinations for Steelers star
Times of India – World · India
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ star player Alex Highsmith has returned to voluntary workouts but he has been linked to a number of teams ahead of the new season as h…
Geopolitics
Who wants to be a millionaire? Contestant lands life-changing sum after simple World Cup question
Times of India – World · India
A contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? won £64,000 after correctly answering a FIFA World Cup question about which continent has hosted the tournament …
Geopolitics
Top European leaders vow ‘strong’ support for Ukraine ahead of NATO summit
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
E5 talks in Berlin took place between heads of state of Britain, France, Italy, Poland and Germany ahead of July summit.
Tech & Startups
The Best Fake Christmas Trees on the Market Are 50% Off for Prime Day (2026)
Wired · Global
Save big during Prime Day on the best fake Christmas trees you can buy if you’re willing to stash them for six months.
Geopolitics
3 pilgrims among 5 killed in J&K road accidents
Times of India – World · India
Here are the four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Five people, including three pilgrims, died in two separate road accidents in Jammu & Ka…
Entrepreneurship
The Massive Madison Square Garden Hack Exposed Celebrities and Customers—and Started With 1 Old-School Trick
Inc. · Global
Hacking group ShinyHunters targeted MSG earlier this month. Here’s how they reportedly did it—and what your company should watch out for.
Geopolitics
U.S., Qatar urge EU to change methane rules, warn of supply risk
The Hindu – World · India
From next year, the EU regulation will require methane monitoring and verification for fuel deliveries to the bloc
Geopolitics
U.S. Judge orders Trump administration to explain tarp obscuring Kennedy Center facade
The Hindu – World · India
The tarp was installed as workers stripped Mr. Trump’s name in a predawn operation this month following an order from Mr. Cooper that the Trump administratio…
Geopolitics
Airlines turn to AI to save fuel; IndiGo to start trials for thriftier take-offs from today
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Indian airlines are using artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce fuel consumption and emissions a…
Entrepreneurship
A Major U.S. Travel Rule Change Starts July 1—and It Comes With a $750 Price Tag
Inc. · Global
Foreign visitors could soon buy their way to faster visa interviews.
Entrepreneurship
The NCAA’s New Eligibility Rule Just Sparked a Massive, Multimillion-Dollar Legal Battle
Inc. · Global
Plaintiffs’ attorneys tell Inc. more cases are expected after basketball players were excluded from an extra season under the NCAA’s new model.
Geopolitics
Cuba Announces Sweeping Overhaul of Struggling Communist Economy, But Obstacles Remain
The New York Times – World · US
The Cuban government announced a major economic restructuring, but experts say most changes would depend on buy-in from the Trump administration.
Geopolitics
Brazil detains Spanish woman for racism, in latest high-profile arrest
South China Morning Post – World · China
Brazil’s federal police detained a Spanish citizen in Sao Paulo’s international Guarulhos airport for racism on Wednesday, the latest in a series of high-profi…
Geopolitics
Germany’s railways grind to halt as IT maintenance snag takes down network
The Guardian – World · Europe
Deutsche Bahn widely criticised after hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded in operator’s latest setbackGermany’s rail network ground to a halt late on …
Geopolitics
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
BBC News – World · Europe
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
Tech & Startups
The Best Breville Espresso Machine Is 30 Percent Off Right Now (2026)
Wired · Global
You can save hundreds of dollars on Breville appliances during Amazon Prime Day.
Geopolitics
8 months after meeting, how a fiancée and her lover plotted to kill Pune man - timeline of events
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's news desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news worldwide.…
Tech & Startups
Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators
TechCrunch · US
The new app, which is currently being tested with select creators, will have Facebook's recently launched AI creator assistant built into it.
Tech & Startups
Deezer says its new feature lets fans remix songs with artist consent
TechCrunch · US
Global music streaming service Deezer is taking a contrarian approach to AI, even as it adds a feature that lets fans remix songs.
Geopolitics
Karnataka tourist slips from rocks, drowns off Goa coast
Times of India – World · India
A tourist from Karnataka tragically drowned in North Goa after slipping from treacherous rocks near Baga-Arpora. Ashpaq Masli, 34, ignored monsoon warnings and…
Geopolitics
Could Brazil’s Next Big Soccer Star Be Scouted By AI?
The New York Times – World · US
Recruitment apps powered by artificial intelligence are gaining ground in Brazil, promising to even the playing field and find more soccer talent.
Geopolitics
Farmer's daughter Anushka Yadav scripts history, becomes India's youngest ...
Times of India – World · India
Eighteen-year-old Anushka Yadav etched her name in history at the National Inter-State Championships, becoming the youngest Indian athletics national record ho…
Geopolitics
How Big Tech is changing journalism
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Technology companies are shaping how news is presented and digested, leaving media outlets little option but to comply. At DW's Global Media Forum in Bonn, par…
Tech & Startups
Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update
TechCrunch · US
Figma's update adds a new code layer, support for motion and shaders, and the ability to create custom plug-ins for various tasks using AI.
Tech & Startups
These Prime Day Gift Card Deals Are Basically Free Money (2026)
Wired · Global
If you were planning on spending anyway, these deals are essentially free money for your favorite restaurants and stores.
Geopolitics
Extreme Heat Across Europe Creates Divide Over Leaving Schools Open
The New York Times – World · US
Few schools in Britain or France have air-conditioning to keep children cool in soaring temperatures, leaving parents, teachers and officials divided about wha…
Tech & Startups
This new tracking label could help solve cargo theft
TechCrunch · US
The Samsara Tracking Label hides a BLE system that can offer real-time location in a disposable package.
Geopolitics
German swimming lake criticised for ban on non-German speakers
The Guardian – World · Europe
Policy at Heidesee lake in Halle introduced after cases in which visitors ignored rules and lifeguards’ instructionsAn open air swimming lake in the eastern Ge…
Tech & Startups
I've Built Countless Sets, and These Are the Best Prime Day Lego Deals (2026)
Wired · Global
I love building Lego sets, so here are my picks of the best Prime Day Lego deals. There are some great toy discounts, too.
Geopolitics
India, U.S. note ‘substantial progress’ on trade deal talks as U.S. Trade Representative Greer ends two-day visit to Delhi
The Hindu – World · India
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held multiple meetings with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal; however, the two sides have not yet been able to announce …
Engineering
AI Is Designing Radio Chips That Humans Couldn’t Even Imagine
IEEE Spectrum · Global
SummaryRFIC design is a complex “dark art” that limits progress in wireless technologies like 5G, autonomous vehicles, and satellite communications.Princeton r…
Tech & Startups
Google Home Speaker Review: Leading the Pack, Again
Wired · Global
Google’s first new smart speaker in six years is here and once again leads its competitors—now with paywalled features.
Geopolitics
How Indonesia’s coal policies left its own citizens in the dark
South China Morning Post – World · China
A wave of power outages across Indonesia’s Java island has left millions of residents and business owners in the dark, igniting public fury and raising questio…
Geopolitics
The Ukraine War Amputees Embracing Wake Boarding and Jujitsu
The New York Times – World · US
As the number of amputees in Ukraine soars, many are bonding by learning new sports, challenging both their bodies and their ideas of what they can do.
Geopolitics
Chinese-Filipino groups downplay Sinophobia over earthquake aid in Philippines
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chinese-Filipino business groups have sent aid to earthquake-hit residents in the southern Philippines, continuing their tradition of providing disaster relief…
Geopolitics
Oman opens temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping routes, says no tolls will be charged
The Hindu – World · India
In coordination with the International Maritime Organization, Oman established temporary maritime corridors to help ships leave the area safely amid heightene…
Geopolitics
Dettol apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert sparks backlash in China
The Guardian – World · Europe
British disinfectant brand withdraws advert about a man’s efforts to find a ‘clean and untouched’ womanThe British hygiene brand Dettol has apologised after an…
Geopolitics
North Korea bets big on navy with first destroyer; Kim issues 'brink of nuclear war' warning
Times of India – World · India
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled his strategic vision to build two 5,000-ton warships over the next five years, indicating a notable enhancement in…
Geopolitics
Trump instructs DOJ to probe oil companies over higher gasoline prices
The Hindu – World · India
His latest post comes as consumers raise concern over high gasoline prices, just as the President and fellow Republicans are battling to hold narrow majoriti…
Geopolitics
DMK slams TVK-led Vijay govt over ‘midnight police action’ against Gen Z wing leader
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk team consists of dedicated journalists working around the clock. • They deliver…
Geopolitics
Kilts and bagpipes flood Miami streets as Scotland prepare to face Brazil
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Kilts and bagpipes flood Miami streets as Scotland prepare to face Brazil.
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