WORLDEditor's note: NPR retracts Justice Samuel Alito storyEditor's note: NPR retracts Justice Samuel Alito storyNPR·June 30, 2026
WORLDThe 2 Best Slushie Machines of 2026: Now With Soft ServeThe original Ninja Slushi has been replaced! The new best slushie machines chill faster and make soft serve.Wired·June 30, 2026
WORLDChina is a clear winner from Trump’s war in Middle East, report concludes<p>Beijing, whose stockpiles and renewables industry allowed it to withstand energy shock, is now gaining from global solar and EV push</p><p>China has emerged as the sole winner in Asia from the strait of Hormuz crisis, according to <a href="https://straitofhormuz.theasiagroup.com/about/">a report<The Guardian·June 30, 2026
WORLDBitdefender VPN Review: Fast and Affordable PrivacyBitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.Wired·June 30, 2026
WORLDHow Hunter Biden Won the InternetWIRED spent months talking to America’s favorite failson as he plotted his return to public life. Now he’s feeding the trolls—and everyone else.Wired·June 30, 2026
WORLDWorld Cup Daily: Germany, Netherlands pay the pena...Oh my! What an absolutely pulsating day of World Cup action. Brazil march through to the round of 16, but two other heavyweights -- Germany and the Netherlands -- have been sent packing!ESPN·June 30, 2026
WORLDBrazil avoid World Cup shock with late win vs. Jap...Brazil's stars left it late to beat Japan and reach the round of 16. Is their team too old to make a deep run?ESPN·June 30, 2026
WORLDWhat is Iran looking for in any upcoming talks with the US?Strait of Hormuz, frozen funds, Lebanon at forefront of the minds of Iran's negotiators ahead of potential talks.Al Jazeera·June 30, 2026
WORLDIn pictures: Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 1,700Rescuers race to find survivors in Venezuela's quake-hit areas as families cling to hope amid widespread devastation.Al Jazeera·June 30, 2026
WORLDBofA says these are the best seasonal trades for Q3, July and presidential cycle year 2Bank of America looks at seasonal trades for the third quarter, the coming month and the second year of a presidential cycle.CNBC·June 30, 2026
WORLDMoment drone hits vehicle in ZaporizhzhiaVideo shows the moment a vehicle was damaged by a drone in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.Al Jazeera·June 30, 2026
WORLDParaguay declares holiday after beating Germany in World Cup upsetParaguay has declared a national holiday after its national team stunned four-time champions GermanyAl Jazeera·June 30, 2026
