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WORLDMercor is in talks for a $20B valuationA new $20 billion valuation would be a giant step up from the $10 billion valuation it reached in October.TechCrunch·3w ago
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WORLDMexico investigates whether US lied about role in capture of drug lord<p>Reporting suggests FBI involved in seizure of Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada García from Mexican territory in 2024</p><p>Mexico has launched an investigation into <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/world/americas/mexico-el-mayo-fbi-us-cartel.html">whether the US lied</a> about its involvement The Guardian·3w ago
WORLDA new kind of robot swims the seas and soars the skiesInspired by diving birds, roboticists built the lightweight machines to move from water to air. The design may one day lead to robots that can monitor and sample the coastal ocean.NPR·3w ago
WORLDAlleged Reflecting Pool vandal David Hearn pleads not guilty; lawyer calls him 'scapegoat'"If Mr. Hearn can be charged with a felony for touching the Reflecting Pool, every American is at risk," a lawyer said as he blasted the Trump administration.CNBC·3w ago
WORLDGoogle’s Nest Thermostat has hit its best price of the yearIf you’re looking for a relatively affordable way to cut down on cooling costs, Google’s Nest Thermostat can help. It’s packed with smart controls and energy-saving features, and right now it’s on sale in white for $79 ($50 off), which is its best price of the year, at Amazon.  The The Verge·3w ago
WORLDChina, Russia and Others Seek to Inflame Debate Over A.I. Data CentersState actors in China, Russia and Iran have sought to exploit the U.S. public debate over the effects of the technology.NY Times·3w ago
WORLDWeekly quiz: Why did Australia's PM apologise to Kylie Minogue?How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?BBC News·3w ago
WORLDThis Summer, Midtown Manhattan Is Taking Center StageMidtown, with its high-rise office buildings and tourist hotels, isn’t hip, but it has become the site of a series of dramatic spectacles this year.NY Times·3w ago
WORLDThe 1X Neo Robot Has Freaky Fast FingersThe soft, oddly intimate home-chore robot has been given some very tactile hands.Wired·3w ago
WORLDSchlage’s Sense Pro unlocks the door so I don’t have toThe Schlage Sense Pro is a beautiful smart lock. Sleek, discreet, and simple to use, it's Schlage's smartest lock to date. Thanks to ultra-wideband (UWB), it unlocks as I walk up to my front door; I don't need to enter a code or tap my phone or press my finger against it. I've tested several […The Verge·3w ago
