WORLDDid you know? Alan Greenspan and Ayn Rand were close friendsOne of the most intellectually important relationships in the life of the late Fed chair Alan Greenspan was with his close friend, the formidable novelist and libertarian thinker Ayn Rand.NPR·June 22, 2026
WORLDValve will finally let you build your own Steam Machine with SteamOS for desktopIf you don't get lucky with Valve's Steam Machine reservation system, you can make your own Steam Machine instead. Valve says that "starting with the SteamOS 3.8 release, you can put together your own Steam Machine using whatever PC parts you want." SteamOS 3.8.10 launched last week with a slew of uThe Verge·June 22, 2026
WORLDThe Ninja Slushi Is Only $200: Early Amazon Prime Day Deal 2026Two years after it turned Marg Monday into a daily, the Ninja Slushi is only $200. That’s the cheapest deal ever.Wired·June 22, 2026
WORLDValve explains why it isn’t subsidizing the Steam MachineValve finally announced the price of the Steam Machine, and like a lot of new gadgets these days, it's not cheap: It starts at $1,049 for a 512GB model, and a 2TB model costs $300 more. Configurations with a bundled Steam Controller cost an extra $79 each. Despite Valve offering a console alternativThe Verge·June 22, 2026
WORLDI Found 37 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping Now (2026)We’ve trawled the depths of Amazon to find the best early Prime Day deals on gear we’ve tested.Wired·June 22, 2026
WORLDWhy did Starmer resign and what could happen next?The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.BBC News·June 22, 2026
WORLDThey’re Making Clip-On Frames for Smart Glasses NowSmart glasses are hitting the mainstream, so companies are now getting into the accessories game.Wired·June 22, 2026
WORLDBank of America expects three Fed hikes this year, says inflation is getting 'unambiguously worse'The bank's economists reversed their position held as recently as last week that the central bank would stay on hold this year.CNBC·June 22, 2026
WORLDWeather for the week aheadWill the extreme heat forecast for some parts of the UK last into next week? Chris Fawkes has the details.BBC News·June 22, 2026
WORLDHow Remote Work Has Helped a Generation of Working ParentsPost-pandemic, a new openness to accommodating family needs has made it possible for more mothers and fathers to balance work and parenting — particularly mothers of young children.NY Times·June 22, 2026
WORLDHow four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey DonaldsonThe former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.BBC News·June 22, 2026
WORLD2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3An investigation is underway to determine the cause. Police said the suspects claimed they were bullied at school.NPR·June 22, 2026