WORLDSimulating the World Cup: Who did EA predict as wi...EA has correctly predicted the winners for the past four World Cups.ESPN·June 6, 2026
WORLDThe Bidens Return With New Book and South Dakota Speech Targeting TrumpThe re-emergence of the former first family has been fraught for some Democrats who just want to move on.NY Times·June 6, 2026
WORLDSummer Game Fest 2026: All the news from gaming’s busiest weekGet ready for some gaming news. It’s officially June, which means splashy new events from PlayStation, Xbox, gaming hype man Geoff Keighley, and more. PlayStation kicked things off with a big event that was mostly about premium single-player games like the new God of War Laufey — a statement fThe Verge·June 6, 2026
WORLD4K Blu-rays are three for $33 ahead of Father’s DayIf you know a dad with a predilection for physical media, he might really dig what you buy for him with this deal at Gruv. Ahead of Father’s Day on June 21st, the online seller (operated by Universal Pictures, in case you didn’t know) is letting you check out with three movies from a large […]The Verge·June 6, 2026
WORLDThe mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in ‘shitty houses’ oppose data centerA proposed $2 billion data center has become a political flashpoint in the small city of Shelbyville, Indiana. And the controversy has only grown more intense after the mayor, Scott Furgeson, was caught on camera saying of the "No Data Center" signs going up that, "I've seen a lot of these all over The Verge·June 6, 2026
WORLDThe Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations After Testing Top ModelsI tried all the top models to find the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, pads, and more. Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.Wired·June 6, 2026
WORLDIsraeli Strike Kills 3 Lebanese Soldiers, Days After Truce Was SignedIsrael invaded Lebanon and occupied parts of the country to fight Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, but its military offensive has drawn in others.NY Times·June 6, 2026
WORLDChinese EVs may hit U.S. within a few years, one way or anotherChinese electric vehicles are likely to be sold in the U.S. within years, despite tariffs, strict laws and opposition from the auto industry and politicians.CNBC·June 6, 2026
WORLDRemote work career risks for Gen Z are 'subtle, but material,' Harvard professor says: How to avoid the pitfallsForgoing the office can have detrimental "scarring" impacts on young workers. Here's how to navigate the benefits and drawbacks of remote work.CNBC·June 6, 2026
WORLDBitcoin is cratering, but a new Wall Street crypto hype is on the riseAs bitcoin dropped to its lowest price since 2024, investors flock to a new type of crypto investment linked to the hyperliquid platforms, HYPE ETFs.CNBC·June 6, 2026
WORLDKabuto Park captures the fleeting joy of summer vacationThere are a lot of games that remind me of summer - hot days in the backseat with a copy of Dragon Warrior III, cooling off in the basement while grinding Gran Turismo races - but there aren't a lot of games that are actually about summer. That's part of what makes Kabuto Park so […]The Verge·June 6, 2026
WORLDWall Street's 'fear gauge' punches back as the 'crash up' in chip stocks finally reversesThe monster rally in semiconductor stocks hit a wall on Friday, and the VIX at last caught up with other volatility metrics.CNBC·June 6, 2026
