WORLDTropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane seasonForecasters say Arthur could generate life-threatening flash floods along the northern Gulf Coast. But it is not expected to strengthen further.NPR·June 17, 2026
WORLDGreetings from Maputo, Mozambique's capital, shaped by a modernist architectureAn impromptu tour of Mozambique's capital city reveals a unique imprint left by architect Amâncio "Pancho" Guedes.NPR·June 17, 2026
WORLDCan anyone look cool wearing Snap’s $2,000 glasses?Yesterday, Snap debuted its new $2,195 Specs glasses. In an interview with CNBC, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel described the Specs as something the company had been working on for more than 12 years, an attempt to "bring computing into the world" and "make it more human." He positioned them as a device to hThe Verge·June 17, 2026
WORLDThe slowtech revolution is here to kill your phone addiction and rescue your attention span“People just really want to take back control of their time, their lives, their attention... They’re down for whatever helps them do that.”TechCrunch·June 17, 2026
WORLDA New Era of Super-Hybrids to Ease Range AnxietyExtended-range electric vehicles promise to reduce costs and appeal to America’s appetite for adventure. And they’re coming to showrooms soon.NY Times·June 17, 2026
WORLDPakistan ends 'luxury tax' on menstrual products, contraceptives. Will prices drop?In Pakistan, taxes on menstrual products can add up. Activists have long worked to change this. Now a new budget wipes out the 18% sales tax. But questions remain about the impact on prices.NPR·June 17, 2026
WORLDTaiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the 'new normal'Taiwan's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said the scholars' passports and mobile phones were confiscated, and they were detained in Mombasa for more than 20 hours before being allowed to leave the country.NPR·June 17, 2026
WORLDThe Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Is Finally HereArriving six years after Google’s last smart speaker, the new HomePod-style device was redesigned to play host to Gemini’s chatbot.Wired·June 17, 2026
WORLDI Found 22 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping NowWe’ve trawled the depths of Amazon to find the best deals on gear we’ve tested.Wired·June 17, 2026
WORLDThe Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): TerraMow, MammotionSmart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.Wired·June 17, 2026
WORLDCVS Is Switching to Aluminum Pill BottlesThey’re much more recyclable than the current plastic ones, and they will still probably be locked away behind that anti-theft plexiglass.Wired·June 17, 2026
WORLDLululemon apologises after Japanese drum row at Great Wall yoga event<p>Online uproar follows Canadian brand’s use of taiko drum at sponsored festival held to celebrate Chinese culture</p><p>The activewear brand Lululemon has apologised after a promotional event held on the Great Wall of China appeared to mistakenly feature a Japanese drum, prompting an uproar.</p><pThe Guardian·June 17, 2026
