WORLDIsrael kills four Palestinians in Gaza as attacks on tents continueIsraeli forces restrict Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque and block the call to prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque.Al Jazeera·June 28, 2026
WORLDBen Stokes's exit is unconventional for an English greatBen Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.BBC News·June 28, 2026
WORLDEngland captain Ben Stokes says retiring from international cricket 'best thing' for himBen Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.BBC News·June 28, 2026
WORLDWriter Ian Bogost says ‘The Small Stuff’ can help us reclaim our lives from too much convenienceHas Silicon Valley been building the wrong things?TechCrunch·June 28, 2026
WORLDThe Cube is Jim Henson’s little-known proto-Black Mirror masterpieceI'm sure we're all familiar with Dark Crystal, so we know that Jim Henson can be weird and tackle slightly more mature subject matter. But there is little in his oeuvre that is quite as mind-bending as the Muppetless The Cube. This 1969 teleplay was produced for an NBC anthology series called ExperiThe Verge·June 28, 2026
WORLDA ‘Heat Dome’ Could Bring Triple- Digit Temperatures to the Midwest and Eastern U.S.Forecasters warned that temperatures could break records in some areas. The heat is expected to last into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.NY Times·June 28, 2026
WORLD3 firefighters killed on Colorado-Utah border as wildfires intensifyThe deaths occurred as crews battled multiple fires across a parched region. Two other firefighters were injured.NPR·June 28, 2026
WORLDHere’s What to Know About the Standoff in the Strait of HormuzThe United States and Iran have engaged in rounds of attacks and counterattacks in recent days, eroding hopes for a quick return to normalcy in the Middle East.NY Times·June 28, 2026
WORLDProsecutors used ChatGPT logs as evidence in the Palisades fire trialJonathan Rinderknecht was facing arson charges for setting a fire on New Year's Day in 2025, which became one of the deadliest wildfires in LA history. To make their case, prosecutors turned to location data from his iPhone, security camera footage, and witness testimony. But they also turned to hisThe Verge·June 28, 2026
WORLDSome renters say homeownership isn't part of their American Dream: Renting is 'really freeing for me'Some no longer see renting as a temporary stop on the path to homeownership but rather a long-term lifestyle choice, reflecting a shift in the American Dream.CNBC·June 28, 2026
WORLDGovee’s smart nugget ice maker makes every iced drink feel like a luxuryFor some people, the ice in a beverage is almost as important as the drink itself. That’s the audience Govee had in mind when designing its latest ice maker, the GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro. This $500 premium smart home gadget is aimed at those who crave what’s called “the TechCrunch·June 28, 2026
WORLDIRAs hold trillions more than 401(k) plans — yet people hardly save in themInvestors are increasingly rolling money from 401(k) plans to IRAs. Some observers fear they're exposed to poor investment advice.CNBC·June 28, 2026
