WORLDSecret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker daysChina's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.BBC News·May 31, 2026
WORLDThe daughter of Thailand's beer billionaire says she never doubted women belonged at the topThapanee Techajareonvikul reflects on family, succession and leadership inside the billionaire empire behind Chang beer, Big C and Singapore beverage giant Fraser & Neave.CNBC·May 31, 2026
WORLDChecks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart riskSudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.BBC News·May 31, 2026
WORLDDell is bringing back the XPS 13 as a MacBook Neo competitor — with a temporary discount to $599Dell is making good on its tease from CES and finally announcing a new XPS 13. The XPS 13 returns as a budget-friendly option, launching in July at a promotional student price of $599 - though that introductory deal only runs until September for back-to-school shopping; it'll start at $699 for everyThe Verge·May 31, 2026
WORLDThe QD-OLED gaming monitor that started it all got a big upgradeAlienware is taking to this year's Computex 2026 in Taipei to announce some cool gaming monitors, most notably two exciting OLED options that are coming at different points this year. First off, the company is debuting the successor to its very first QD-OLED gaming monitor from 2022 with a refreshedThe Verge·May 31, 2026
WORLDEveryone Has Their Targets Set on the MacBook NeoDell, Microsoft, and others are unveiling new laptops to compete directly with the Neo, but not all are learning the right lessons from Apple.Wired·May 31, 2026
WORLDIsrael seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensivePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.BBC News·May 31, 2026
WORLDNicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader Brooklyn RiveraRivera spent nearly three years in detention, cut off from the outside world, leading advocates to fear for his welfare.Al Jazeera·May 31, 2026
WORLDHavoc in Hawaii’s Coffee Fields After an Earthquake Destroyed Water Collection TanksAn earthquake destroyed many water catchment systems on Hawaii’s Big Island, capping a spring filled with devastating floods.NY Times·May 31, 2026
WORLDHow aid cuts are hampering the frontline response to the Ebola crisisAid workers in Uganda are watching the Ebola crisis unfold in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.NPR·May 31, 2026
WORLDThe terrifying day the U.S.-Iran war reached a sleepy Sri Lankan townA deadly strike during the first days of the Iran war hit far away in the Indian Ocean, jolting a quiet seaside town and showing how far the conflict's reach extends.<br>NPR·May 31, 2026
WORLDErin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecyEnvironmental activist Erin Brockovich has a new mission.TechCrunch·May 31, 2026
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