WORLD‘A nightmare’: Strugging with the aftermath of Venezuela’s earthquakesMany survivors are sheltering in tents set up in public parks, after twin earthquakes destroyed rows of buildings.Al Jazeera·July 3, 2026
WORLDAfter weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wed in New YorkSuperfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.NPR·July 3, 2026
WORLDIran's control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a powerful bargaining chipDespite efforts by U.S. negotiators, Iran says it wants to charge a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. It's yet another unresolved issue of the U.S.-Iran war.NPR·July 3, 2026
WORLDA family steps in to save the dying casino town of Primm, NevadaPrimm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family it was named for has stepped in and faces the challenge of reviving it.NPR·July 3, 2026
WORLDMaking a Cake for America’s 250th BirthdayIn her quest to mark the nation’s 250th with a unifying dessert, Grace Pak had to navigate the pitfalls of a polarized Washington.NY Times·July 3, 2026
WORLDExtreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travelThe heat wave threatens to overwhelm U.S. grids and may force some to change their plans on one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.CNBC·July 3, 2026
WORLDLargest U.S. power grid PJM escalates emergency actions to avoid blackoutsPJM said it was under a federal alert to cut electricity consumption. It serves 67 million people in the Mid-Atlantic, South and Washington, D.C., area.CNBC·July 3, 2026
WORLDThe browser wars aren’t about search anymore — here are the best alternatives to Chrome and SafariWe’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.TechCrunch·July 3, 2026
WORLDThe browser wars aren’t about search anymore — here are the best alternatives to Chrome and SafariWe’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.TechCrunch·July 3, 2026
WORLD3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’tThe companies’ Fourth of July plans include celebrating new reactor designs coming online. But there’s still a long way to go before they deliver energy at a meaningful scale.Wired·July 3, 2026
WORLD3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’tThe companies’ Fourth of July plans include celebrating new reactor designs coming online. But there’s still a long way to go before they deliver energy at a meaningful scale.Wired·July 3, 2026
WORLDAmerican Express and Chase move luxury lounge wars beyond the airportCredit card companies are increasingly offering access to lounges and perks at festivals and sporting events, often exclusively for premium cardholders.CNBC·July 3, 2026
