WORLDAbsent From the SpaceX and OpenAI I.P.O.s? Chinese Investors.SpaceX will not raise money from investors in China and Hong Kong. Others firms, like OpenAI, may follow suit.NY Times·June 11, 2026
WORLDIs It a Super El Niño Year? It Could Turn the World’s Weather Upside DownFrom a wet winter in the Southwest to fewer Atlantic hurricanes, this is what to expect as a potential super El Niño takes shape.Wired·June 11, 2026
WORLDCanadian mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT led her daughter to kill herself<p>Suit filed in US alleges chatbot told Alice Carrier, 24, ‘maybe this is just the end’ as she struggled with suicidal thoughts</p><p>A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in US court on Thursday, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her daughter to kill herself. The lawsuit is the latThe Guardian·June 11, 2026
WORLDCanadian mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT led her daughter to kill herself<p>Suit filed in US alleges chatbot told Alice Carrier, 24, ‘maybe this is just the end’ as she struggled with suicidal thoughts</p><p>A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in US court on Thursday, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her daughter to kill herself. The lawsuit is the latThe Guardian·June 11, 2026
WORLDGold slumps to 6-month low even as inflation fears rise. Here's why bullion is out of favorThe yellow metal is at its lowest level of the year as potential interest rate increases and faltering technical signals weigh on prices.CNBC·June 11, 2026
WORLDOil tanker CEO sees Hormuz ship traffic quickly increasing if U.S. and Iran reach a dealMany shipowners are just waiting for the threat assessment to be downgraded before crossing Hormuz, Frontline CEO Lars Barstad said.CNBC·June 11, 2026
WORLDBlink’s six-piece outdoor camera kit is a great deal under $200You can save on a big set of outdoor security cameras ahead of Prime Day. Amazon has a five-pack of Blink cameras with a video doorbell included that’s marked down to $166.99. The bundle includes a Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+, five Blink Outdoor 2K+ cameras, and a Blink Sync Module Core. The doorbellThe Verge·June 11, 2026
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WORLDWhite House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticismsThe administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.NPR·June 11, 2026
WORLDTaiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided 'reunification' talkCheng's comments come as Taiwan awaits approval on a $14 billion arms package from the U.S., and as uncertainty lingers over Washington's long-term commitment to the island's defense.NPR·June 11, 2026
WORLDWeekly quiz: Which Sesame Street character got in trouble with New Yorkers?How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?BBC News·June 11, 2026
WORLDThese are the countries moving to ban social media for childrenAustralia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.TechCrunch·June 11, 2026
