WORLDWatch: Fans react to tense World Cup gameEngland Captain Harry Kane rescued England from a major upset, with two late goals, after DR Congo took an early lead.BBC News·July 1, 2026
WORLDLime begins life as a public company after years of uncertaintyThe nine-year-old scooter and bike-share company has said it needs the funds to help pay down around $1 billion in liabilities.TechCrunch·July 1, 2026
WORLDUntold casualties and humanitarian needs: What to know a week from Venezuela's quakesHere's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country already reeling from crisis after crisis.NPR·July 1, 2026
WORLDThe 49 Best Outdoor Deals From the REI 4th of July SaleWhether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.Wired·July 1, 2026
WORLDSony’s PlayStation Puts a Nail in Physical Media’s CoffinIs PlayStation about to make the same mistake Microsoft made with Xbox One?Wired·July 1, 2026
WORLDLone star ticks are covering much of the U.S. Here's what you need to knowIt's a tick that hunts you down and transmits a potentially dangerous allergy to red meat. <em>The New Yorker</em> writer Burkhard Bilger discusses the lone star tick and the risks of alpha-gal syndrome.NPR·July 1, 2026
WORLDCanada to join Eurovision song contest from 2027<p>Country is first to join since Australia in 2015 as event director says it ‘continues to welcome the world’</p><p>Canada will join the Eurovision song contest in 2027, becoming the first new participant since Australia in 2015, organisers have announced.</p><p>Participation is not limited to coThe Guardian·July 1, 2026
WORLDIs Taylor Swift really getting married at Madison Square Garden?Rumours continue to swirl about whether Taylor Swift will marry Travis Kelce at New York City's Madison Square Garden over the 4 July weekend.BBC News·July 1, 2026
WORLDMy favorite Kindle alternative is $30 off after a recent price increaseKobo recently raised the price of its Libra Colour e-reader to $259.99, but today’s deal effectively erases that hike. The company, Best Buy, and Target, are all selling it for its old $229.99 price as part of broader sales, making now one of the best times to grab my favorite alternative to AThe Verge·July 1, 2026
WORLDPenalty Shootouts: Is the Team That Kicks First More Likely to Win?Penalty kicks are already proving critical to big wins at this year’s World Cup. But the advantage in penalty kicks has more to do with psychological effects than who kicks first.Wired·July 1, 2026
WORLDFed Chief Kevin Warsh declines to hint at July rate decision, but says inflation 'too high'The Fed chairman joined a panel of other central bank leaders Wednesday at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal.CNBC·July 1, 2026
WORLDSony is killing discs — and showing us why it’s a terrible ideaThe future of video game preservation just took a major hit. This morning, Sony announced that, starting in January 2028, the company will no longer produce physical PlayStation discs, which means that from that moment on you can only purchase new PS5 games digitally. At the same time, Sony also annThe Verge·July 1, 2026
