WORLDMoscow Refinery Blast May Have Been Caused by Friendly Fire, Video SuggestsFootage shows a Russian air defense missile traveling toward a fuel silo, which erupts in an explosion around the time of its arrival.NY Times·June 19, 2026
WORLDStruggling to find a job? Try looking in NevadaThe sparsely populated state known for its world-class casinos and dry climate has been a hiring hot spot.CNBC·June 19, 2026
WORLDGlobal framework for reparatory justice adopted at landmark conference in Ghana<p>Ensuring fair compensation for those affected by legacies of enslavement and measures to address debt burdens, part of 18-point strategic roadmap</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2023/mar/31/more-than-money-the-logic-of-slavery-reparations">More than money: the logicThe Guardian·June 19, 2026
WORLDHue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into its ecosystemSmart lighting company Philips Hue has launched its first wired wall modules. Installed behind existing wall switches, the new devices bring non-smart lights into the Hue ecosystem for the first time. Hue also announced new Play table and floor lamps that are more affordable versions of its Signe seThe Verge·June 19, 2026
WORLDMeloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels U.S. tripItalian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly canceled a planned trip to the U.S., calling Trump's claims "serious and offensive" toward Meloni and Italy.CNBC·June 19, 2026
WORLDMinimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trialGender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.BBC News·June 19, 2026
WORLDAlgae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprisedThe shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.NPR·June 19, 2026
WORLDInside Hegseth’s War on Diversity and Blocked Promotions of Women and Black OfficersA Black admiral fixed one of the Navy’s worst messes. Mr. Hegseth blocked his promotion anyway.NY Times·June 19, 2026
WORLDOur long national sunscreen nightmare is almost overThis is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. On TikTok, the tanned youths are explaining why they no longer wear sunscreen. In onThe Verge·June 19, 2026
WORLDHomeowners tapped $47 billion in equity in the first quarter. What to consider before you borrowWhile high home values mean homeowners are sitting on an estimated $11 trillion in equity, it should not be viewed as free money, experts say.CNBC·June 19, 2026
WORLDT1 Phone PR firm is ‘not assisting Trump Mobile any further’Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We don't have the phones we preordered yet, but this week we received unexpected news from Trump Mobile's media relations manager. If you've been following my reporting on the Trump phone, you'll know that Trump Mobile doesn'tThe Verge·June 19, 2026
WORLDHere are the most overbought and oversold names after a volatile weekApplied Materials and Citigroup were among this week's most overbought names, while Accenture and Fox Corporation were on the opposite side.CNBC·June 19, 2026
