WORLDBest Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GEThese are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.Wired·July 24, 2026
WORLDWhat Is Entropy, Really?Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.Wired·July 24, 2026
WORLDSome of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All AgesFrom musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.Wired·July 24, 2026
WORLDSatellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of NowhereAnalysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal organizations.Wired·July 24, 2026
WORLDWhat animal is the deformed-but-adorable Jimothy? The quiz knows — do you?Also: Ryan Gosling's regrets, Zohran Mamdani's exhortations and the Smithsonian's alleged wokeness.NPR·July 24, 2026
WORLDWeather tracker: More than 900 wildfires rage across Canada<p>Fires remain out of control in Northwest Territories and Ontario, while Argentina endures record night-time heat</p><p>Recent hot, dry weather in Canada has triggered hundreds of wildfires across the country. As of Wednesday, more than 900 were burning, scorching about 3m hectares of land. While The Guardian·July 24, 2026
WORLDUS hits dozens of trading partners with new wave of tariffsImposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.BBC News·July 24, 2026
WORLDU.S. to see higher generic drug prices thanks to tariffs, CEO of leading India pharma firm warnsCEO of Indian pharma company Dr Reddy's has warned that Trump's proposed tariffs on generic drugs will make them more expensive for patients.CNBC·July 24, 2026
WORLDPentagon lowers official Iran war death toll, omitting four killed this monthThe Pentagon lowered its official Iran war death toll to 14 from 18, removing four service members killed this month.CNBC·July 24, 2026
WORLD‘Collapsed’: Roadblocks, internet blackout leave Pakistani Kashmir in limboResidents describe mounting hardship, as internet restrictions and road closures stretch into second month before polls.Al Jazeera·July 24, 2026
WORLDThe Papers: 'Burnham eager to get drilling' and 'Tardis fit for a King'The papers are focusing on different aspects of Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.BBC News·July 24, 2026
WORLDThe new $4.5bn bridge which is a symbol of a strained US-Canada relationshipThe new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Michigan and Ontario is about to open, but Donald Trump's latest tariffs on Canada have muted celebrations.BBC News·July 24, 2026
