WORLDAfghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportationsRights groups criticized the meeting, saying it undermines the EU's human rights obligations.NPR·June 23, 2026
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WORLDHaloBraid raises $7M from Seven Seven Six to end the six-hour hair salon appointmentHaloBraid aims to help salons speed up braiding with its first device, slated to launch later this year, that acts as a braiding assistant for professional stylists.TechCrunch·June 23, 2026
WORLDFrom cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heatPeople across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.BBC News·June 23, 2026
WORLDMeta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brandThe smart glasses are available in several countries starting today in a variety of color and lens combinations.TechCrunch·June 23, 2026
WORLD4 days left to save up to $190 on TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026Four days left to save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 — the ultimate founder bootcamp — before Early Bird rates end on June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register today.TechCrunch·June 23, 2026
WORLDFive things to watch in Tuesday's primaries as New York races take center stageTuesday’s primaries in New York, Maryland and Utah test outside money, party power and the influence of Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump.CNBC·June 23, 2026
WORLDWatch: How did people cope during the 1976 heatwave?A look into the BBC Points West archive during the famous heatwave five decades ago.BBC News·June 23, 2026
WORLD'We’re pretty dang good at this baseball thing': L...After winning a third MCWS, Oklahoma might just be one of greatest under-the-radar college baseball programs.ESPN·June 23, 2026
WORLDRussian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blastRussian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blastCNN·June 23, 2026
WORLDREAD: Trump indictment related to hush money paymentREAD: Trump indictment related to hush money paymentCNN·June 23, 2026
WORLDTrump pleads not guilty to 34 felony countsTrump pleads not guilty to 34 felony countsCNN·June 23, 2026
