WORLDI Found 29 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping Now (2026)We’ve trawled the depths of Amazon to find the best deals on gear we’ve tested.Wired·June 20, 2026
WORLDSteve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to homeThere are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.BBC News·June 20, 2026
WORLDIran says Strait of Hormuz shut as U.S.-Iran talks set for Sunday in SwitzerlandU.S. and Iranian teams are set to hold "technical-level" talks, according to Pakistan's foreign ministry. But fighting in Lebanon and claims over the Strait of Hormuz threaten a tentative agreement.NPR·June 20, 2026
WORLDHackers Claim to Leak Stolen Madison Square Garden DataPlus: Gay bars in San Francisco using face scanners, France quits Palantir, Apple plans to change its private email, and more.Wired·June 20, 2026
WORLDScientists Invent a Way to Brew Espresso With Ultrasonic Waves—No Hot Water RequiredResearchers have demonstrated they can make coffee comparable to conventional espresso using ultrasonic waves. Because the process doesn’t need hot water, it consumes 75 percent less energy.Wired·June 20, 2026
WORLDA California man's case highlights gaps in care and oversight at DHS detention centersFederal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in oversight and care in DHS facilities.<br>NPR·June 20, 2026
WORLDRory 7 back, says anything possible at ShinnecockRory McIlroy, who posted a 1-over 71 to fall to even par after 36 holes at the U.S. Open on Friday, says seven shots isn't too much to make up at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.ESPN·June 20, 2026
WORLDMiles' 1st dud as pro a chance to grow, Lynx sayOlivia Miles was held to a season-low seven points on 1-of-10 shooting in Friday's 81-75 win over the Valkyries, but the Lynx called the off night "a tremendous growth point" for the rookie sensation.ESPN·June 20, 2026
WORLDParaguay player red-carded for covering mouthMiguel Almirón was shown the red after an altercation in Paraguay's Group B match vs Türkiye.ESPN·June 20, 2026
WORLDRHP Misiorowski hits 104.2 mph in Brewers' lossBrewers ace Jacob Misiorowski had another strong outing against the Braves on Friday night, topping out at 104.2 mph, but it may not have been strong enough.ESPN·June 20, 2026
WORLDU.S. winning the WC not 'ridiculous,' Richards say...Zlatan Ibrahimovic was succinct in saying he thinks that the USMNT has a chance to win the World Cup. Chris Richards doesn't think it's a wild idea at all, either.ESPN·June 20, 2026
WORLDU.S. clinches WC Group D after Paraguay victoryParaguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey after playing a man down for more than half the match, a result that secured the United States the top spot in Group DESPN·June 20, 2026
