I Set a Trap for a Book-Marketing Scammer — Or, She (It?) thought I was a 400-year-old playwright … then things got weird.
It's a dumb time to buy an Xbox, even with the coming price hike — This is a prime example of a bad deal.
National Ice Cream Day 2026 deals: Free food from Dairy Queen, Ben & Jerry's, Target, and more — Mark your calendars: National Ice Cream Day takes place on July 19.
Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series — For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.
EasyJet Has Private Equity Firms Going Out of Their Comfort Zone — The aviation industry has seen plenty of deals activity in recent years, but the battle between two US funds for EasyJet Plc stands out because the volatile, low-margin airlines business rarely draws financial…
Oil Rises After Three-Day Drop With Iran-US Talks in Focus — Oil rose after three days of declines, as statements by Iran on uranium and the Strait of Hormuz pared earlier optimism over progress in the negotiations with the US.
What are ‘civilian’ sites in international law and where have US, Iran hit? — The US has escalated attacks on Iranian roads, bridges and power plants, and Iran too, has responded.
Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages — Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
'AppleCare One' is Now Even More Valuable — While the monthly and annual prices of AppleCare+ plans for Macs and iPads received a slight increase this week, AppleCare One continues to start at $19.99 per month in the U.S., making the multi-device plan even more valuable.…
Rubio says 'solid' Iran deal may come on Monday — The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, US media reports.
Canon New Children's Book Has Aliens Explaining Why Cameras Are Awesome — What even is this?
Vimeo Parent Bending Spoons, Backers Raise $1.68 Billion in IPO — Bending Spoons SpA, which acquires struggling software businesses, and some of its backers raised $1.68 billion in a US initial public offering priced above a marketed range.
Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on July 20, 2026 — It's International Moon Day.
Gemini turned Google's apps into my project management system — Gemini's most useful job isn't answering questions—it's moving information between apps you already use.
Hundreds of Canada wildfires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke spreads south — Smoke from more than 800 blazes has affected cities from Toronto to New York, as well as the US Midwest.
Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announce they are expecting first child — The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey.
Overseas education project for women and girls axed by UK after two years — The programme, aimed at keeping 1m girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, withdrawn after aid cuts
Yen Edges Higher With Traders on Alert for Risk of Intervention — The yen strengthened slightly against the dollar Thursday amid speculation that further intervention by Japan to bolster the currency may come without warning from officials.
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A Mysterious Silver Cub Just Debuted on the Katmai Bear Cam. Is It a Polar Bear Hybrid? — A silver-furred spring cub has captivated Katmai Bear Cam viewers. Experts explain the genetics behind the viral baby brown bear—and why 2026 is seeing a record baby boom on the Brooks…
There's a guy who films trains at the exact moment they pass under bridges and the light breaks through the windows just right. Every single one looks like it's moving through a tunnel made of gold? 🚂 Genuinely mesmerizing.
Strait of Hormuz: What has happened since the US-Iran MoU on June 17? — More than 500 ships have passed through the strait since June 17, but many remain stuck.
At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine — Russian ballistic missiles killed at least six people and injured over two dozen more in Kyiv early on Thursday.
‘Lanterns’ Trailer: Green Lantern Gets the ‘True Detective’ Treatment in DC Studios HBO Series — Watch the trailer for the DC Comics HBO show 'Lanterns.'
Rivian starts R2 SUV deliveries—an EV that will make or break the company — It's the brand's Model 3 moment.
Best Anker deal: Save $15.01 on the black Anker soundcore 2 portable speaker — Enjoy your favorite music while you're out and about this summer.
Trump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farms | TechCrunch — The Trump administration has now convinced developers to abandon 12 offshore wind leases. The latest will cost taxpayers $1.2 billion.
Proton Lumo 2.0 Adds Image Generation, Memory, Stronger Web Search — Last summer, Swiss-based Proton launched Lumo, an AI assistant with a privacy-first approach. Today, the company has announced Lumo 2.0, a major update to the chatbot that brings three new features…
Best outdoor deals: Take up to 41% off Coleman outdoor gear at Amazon — Gear up for the remaining summer and fall camping trips while saving some serious dollars.
US women in politics spark conversation about balancing family and career — The BBC spoke to working mothers about the challenges of a high-pressure career and making time for family.
Linux can be your college PC—and these 4 apps prove it — Everything you need for your classes, notes, and deadlines are already in Linux.
New iPhone Air 2 battery and camera details leak — The leaks corroborate reports of a dual-camera setup and bigger battery for Apple's next ultra-thin phone.
I Love the Wilderness But I Hating Camping. These Are My Favorite Nature Escapes. — You do not have to sleep on the ground or skip hot showers to enjoy America’s most beautiful wild spaces. These incredible lodges and glamping spots offer the best of nature—without any of the…
5 refreshing Prime Video movies to watch this week (July 6-12) — New, classic, and animated comedies offer a great summer escape.
Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals — A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."
Flying Long Haul But Can't Swing Business Class? These Premium Economy Seats Are the Next Best Thing — These are our 16 favorite international premium economy products—for when coach just isn't cutting it.
EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram | TechCrunch — The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly personalized recommendation…
Our First View of the Surface of Mars - NASA — “Touchdown, we have touchdown!” At 5:12 a.m. PDT, July 20, 1976, mission controllers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory erupted in cheers as they learned
This is the streaming box that finally convinced me to give up on the NVIDIA Shield TV — A Shield 2 isn't coming, so an Apple TV 4K is filling its place.
Mbappe slams racism by Paraguay’s Amarilla at World Cup: What we know — Footballers of African descent are often subjected to racist abuse on and off the pitch.
New vehicle wraps claim to block surveillance, including Flock cameras — Flashy patterns fight back against AI detection.
Here's how your ISP tracks every website you visit, and one tool that stops it — Learn how your ISP is tracking your every move online and the solution that keeps your browsing habits private.
OMA co-founder Elia Zenghelis dies aged 89 — <p>Greek architect Elia Zenghelis, one of the co-founders of international architecture firm OMA, has passed away at the age of 89. Elia Zenghelis, who was also an influential architectural educator and director of Gigantes Zenghelis…
The New Words Without Borders — The Whiting Award-winning digital literary magazine Words Without Borders is the premier publication for international literature in English. Featuring Olga Tokarczuk, Fernanda Melchor, Jokha Alharthi, Jhumpa Lahiri, Elena Ferrante, W. G. Sebald, L
I Saw Both Cuts of ‘Hope.’ Na Hong-jin Turned a Cannes Letdown into an Action-Movie Triumph — Director Na Hong-jin discusses the re-edits, sound, and CGI work done after massive South Korean genre movie 'Hoped' rocked (and polarized) Cannes.
La NASA invita a los medios de comunicación al lanzamiento del telescopio espacial Roman - NASA — Read this release in English here.
I turned an old phone into the ultimate pocket music server — Transform an old Android device into a self-hosted music server, pocket player, and retro visualizer.
UK's hottest May day record broken for second day in a row — Temperatures soared to 35.1C in Kew Gardens, south-west London, according to provisional figures.
Oppo Find X10 'Pro Max' reportedly gets three 200MP cameras — Oppo Find X10 isn’t too far away and, according to a new leak, a “Pro Max” model is going to...
Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces — Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March
Blue Ocean quartzite by Eggersmann — <p>Dezeen Showroom: kitchen brand Eggersmann has added a naturally occurring quartzite with a bluish hue to its catalogue, which can be used to clad its kitchens. Blue Ocean quartzite is named after its blue-hued appearance, as well as the wav
Google Pixel Watch 5 review: What's new? — The Pixel Watch 5 looks familiar, but new Gemini features could make it a compelling upgrade.
Over 8,000 affected by water supply disruption — South East Water says its teams are exhausted as it tries to restore water to areas in Kent.
Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack — Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.
Choosing a Romance Novel | Cup of Jo — Please share what you're reading now in the comments! By the lovely Grace Farris.
How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy — In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that’s become familiar to generations of fans.
New York mayor Mamdani sues to block $10,000 teaching aide bonuses — New York mayor challenges $10,000 bonus law, citing conflict with collective bargaining rules.
Van der Poel wins shortened Tour stage in 40C heat — Mathieu van der Poel wins the ninth stage of the 2026 Tour de France, which was shortened by 30km.
Lando Norris signs new contract to stay at McLaren until at least 2030 — Reigning world champion Lando Norris has committed his long-term future to McLaren after signing a new contract to remain at the team until at least 2030.
DuckLabs to Join AWS, Projects to Remain Open Source — DuckLabs provides services around the DuckDB in-process OLAP data management system directly from its main developers.