WORLDWho Are the People Protesting in India?Some of the young demonstrators who forced out the country’s education minister described their deep-seated anger, frustration and desires that drove them into the streets.NY Times·July 25, 2026
WORLDBlackstone, Brookfield and KKR sign $16 billion deal with Kuwait for oil pipeline networkKuwait Oil will enter joint venture with the three global giants in a lease-and-leaseback structure for a 20.5-year period that includes a volume-based tariff.CNBC·July 25, 2026
WORLDIs this e-reader case a gun?Is an e-reader case as dangerous as a Glock 19? Last month, Louisville, Kentucky-based creator Luke The Maker showed off a bizarre, 3D-printed, pistol-shaped case design for the popular minimalist Xteink X4 e-reader. The X4 lies vertically atop the plastic gun's slide, with a cutout on the side to aThe Verge·July 25, 2026
WORLDThese stocks have momentum on their side heading into earnings, including AmazonAmazon will post quarterly results next week, and the e-commerce and cloud giant has momentum going into the report.CNBC·July 25, 2026
WORLDMorgan Stanley says buy these stocks ahead of their earnings, before it's too lateMorgan Stanley says these stocks due to report soon have plenty of upside ahead.CNBC·July 25, 2026
WORLDCOMIC: Temps are predicted to hit 106 in Egypt this week. How do people stay cool?Back in the '90s, I learned the art of staying cool in Egypt. At that time, air conditioning was not common. In the extremely hot summer of 2026, how are people managing?NPR·July 25, 2026
WORLDFolding and flipping phones are getting seriously goodHi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 137, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy phone season, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about Google Zero and armored cars for rich peoplThe Verge·July 25, 2026
WORLDWhat Surrounds Us will make you think a lot about circlesWhat Surrounds Us takes its title literally. You play as a circle surrounding a hole in its middle - it looks like a donut with frosting. You work together with other sentient moving circles, sometimes helping them joyfully meet with others. And you traverse a large map that's composed entirely of, The Verge·July 25, 2026
WORLDOpinion: New Jersey pizza, the fuel of world championsWhat do World Cup champions crave after a win? Pizza from an Orange, N.J., bagel shop. BXJ made 46 pies for the Spanish team after their victory.NPR·July 25, 2026
WORLDSome women who can't afford water are often pressured to provide sex for itWater is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.NPR·July 25, 2026
WORLDCancer rates are rising faster here than anywhere else. Are healthcare systems ready?As Nigeria grapples with a rapid rise in cancer cases, patients say they often feel as if they are on their own.NPR·July 25, 2026
WORLDCricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026)Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.Wired·July 25, 2026
