WORLDSaudi Arabia has ramped up oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz since U.S.-Iran dealSaudi Arabia is restarting its export logistics in the Persian Gulf after a three-month pause, according to Kpler.CNBC·July 2, 2026
WORLDI take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says BurnhamThe Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.BBC News·July 2, 2026
WORLDThe best July 4th sales we found so farJuly 4th sales are typically a precursor to what we’d see during a mid-July Prime Day, but obviously things are flipped around this year. Last week’s big Prime Day sale is over, yet there are a number of familiar deals still poking around in the week leading up to the nation’s birtThe Verge·July 2, 2026
WORLDChristian missionaries have found a new (virtual) mission territoryThe room may be virtual, but the prayer — and the evangelism — are not.NPR·July 2, 2026
WORLDEven fans who don't speak Spanish are watching the World Cup on Telemundo. Here's whyThey may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials.NPR·July 2, 2026
WORLDU.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian NegotiatorsAny Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad Ghalibaf, the Parliament speaker, would have derailed peace talks, American officials feared.NY Times·July 2, 2026
WORLDAll New York Suffers in a Heat Wave. It’s Worse in Jamaica, Queens.“Heat-vulnerable” parts of the city have few trees, little shade and limited access to air-conditioning. And the risk of death is also higher.NY Times·July 2, 2026
WORLDWhat to know about the Society of St. Pius X, the schismatic group excommunicated by the PopeThe Society of St. Pius X was excommunicated by Pope Leo for ordaining bishops without his permission. Its issues with the church run far deeper.<br>NPR·July 2, 2026
WORLDWeber marks down grills and griddles to their best prices ever for July 4thIf our recent Decoder interview with Weber Blackstone CEO Roger Dahle has you craving freshly grilled meats or veggies, Weber just so happens to have a variety of grills, smokers, griddles, and accessories selling at big discounts ahead of the July 4th holiday. It makes a bunch of models, but we’ve The Verge·July 2, 2026
WORLDJob seekers giving up: Labor force participation rate falls to lowest in 50 years, outside of Covid eraA drop in the unemployment rate helped provide some upside to what was an otherwise downbeat jobs report — but it was for all the wrong reasons.CNBC·July 2, 2026
WORLDPhotos: Fans gather in the Bay Area for the World Cup match between the U.S. and Bosnia-HerzegovinaWorld Cup watch parties in Santa Clara and the San Francisco Bay Area brought fans together for the United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina match, where the U.S. earned a 2-0 win to reach the Round of 16.NPR·July 2, 2026
WORLDVenezuelan man saved from collapsed mall eight days after earthquakes<p>Security guard Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, 43, initially told rescuers not to tell his wife in case he did not survive</p><p>A 43-year-old security guard who survived last week’s devastating earthquakes in Venezuela thanks to a pocket of air in his workstation cabin has been pulled from the collapThe Guardian·July 2, 2026
