WORLDConstruction is a man's game. These women are demolishing the barriersWomen make up a miniscule 3% of construction workers in Kenya. But a nonprofit group is offering them a way to get into the game ... and to get ahead.NPR·July 5, 2026
WORLDThe Sourdough Sidekick automates the boring bit of bakingBaking sourdough bread is inherently old-fashioned, relying on natural fermentation and wild yeast instead of the simple, predictable commercial stuff. So it might sound anathema to bring a gadget into the mix. The trick to the Sourdough Sidekick - backed and branded by King Arthur flour - is that iThe Verge·July 5, 2026
WORLDHow Keurig saved — and ruined — your coffeeBefore Keurig, the coffee in your office was almost certainly terrible. Old, burned, made by someone who would rather poorly eyeball than properly measure. Just altogether gross. After Keurig? You could make your own coffee, a cup at a time, exactly when you needed it. The single-cup brewer was an eThe Verge·July 5, 2026
WORLDWhat is Bending Spoons? The little-known AOL and Vimeo owner that’s now publicBending Spoons remains largely unknown, even as its portfolio of products has served more than a billion people.TechCrunch·July 5, 2026
WORLDGoldman Sachs says these undervalued stocks are 'well positioned' to outperformThe firm highlighted stocks that are poised for gains as the third quarter unfolds.CNBC·July 5, 2026
WORLDA new law in California will clarify 'sell by' dates to reduce food wasteNPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Nick Lapis of Californians Against Waste about the new law that standardizes food label "use by" dates and how that reduces consumer confusion and tons of food waste.NPR·July 5, 2026
WORLDPennsylvania's proposed data centers are bringing strangers together in protestProposals to build six data centers in the small community of Archbald, Pennsylvania, have brought strangers together to fight the plans there — and elsewhere in the state.NPR·July 5, 2026
WORLDBest Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 40+Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.Wired·July 5, 2026
WORLDPrediction Markets Let You Bet on Whether a Wildfire Will Burn Down Your TownWildfire survivors call fire-prediction markets “morally reprehensible” and worry they could increase the risk of arson.Wired·July 5, 2026
WORLDReview: TCL RM9L RGB-Mini LED (2026)This massive 85-inch model is highly customizable but jaw-droppingly expensive.Wired·July 5, 2026
WORLDEight Sleep Pod 5 Review: The Smartest, Nosiest Bed You Can BuyEight Sleep’s Pod 5 is great at its job, but its job is also watching you sleep.Wired·July 5, 2026
WORLDWhat Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s Your Crash CourseA large-scale clinical trial has shown that even long-term consumption of DHA—an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish—may not lead to improvements in cognitive function.Wired·July 5, 2026
