WORLD6 Best Prepaid Phone Plans (2026): Tello, Boost, Google Fi, MoreForget the pricey, postpaid cell plans and two-year contracts. Save with one of these WIRED-tested options from US Mobile, Boost, and Google Fi.Wired·May 31, 2026
WORLDDefense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La DialogueThe summit sees top world leaders, defence officials and key executives gathering in Singapore from May 29 to 31CNBC·May 31, 2026
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WORLDIndia’s Hindu Right Has a New Hero: A 17th-Century Warrior KingStatues of Shivaji are rising everywhere. The founder of the Maratha empire who fought against the Mughal dynasty is now a symbol for nationalists remaking the country.NY Times·May 31, 2026
WORLDThe Sculptor Riding India’s Shivaji CrazeDemand has soared for his figurines and statues of the warrior king. It started with a video he posted online.NY Times·May 31, 2026
WORLDJoby Demonstrated its Air Taxi in Manhattan, but You Can’t Fly in It YetAviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.NY Times·May 31, 2026
WORLDHow Turkey Hacked the Hair Transplant IndustryFrom specialized motors to the use of machine learning algorithms, Turkey’s billion-dollar hair-transplant industry is the result of a constant process of innovation.Wired·May 31, 2026
WORLDKO'd by Spurs, OKC says no excuses, 'get better'The Thunder tipped their cap to the Spurs after a disappointing Game 7 loss on Saturday night and set out to "try to get over the hump" against a team that looms as a long-term roadblock.ESPN·May 31, 2026
WORLDTiafoe jaws with Faria, survives another 5-setterFrances Tiafoe sweated out another grueling five-set victory at the French Open on Saturday, but not before getting into a verbal sparring match with Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in their third-round match.ESPN·May 31, 2026
WORLDPSG beat Arsenal in shootout to retain UCL titleParis Saint-Germain became just the second team to win back-to-back Champions League titles after rallying to beat Arsenal following a penalty shootout in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday.ESPN·May 31, 2026
WORLDFever's Clark goes cold, held to 6 points in lossFever star Caitlin Clark struggled with her shot and was held to six points in a 100-84 loss to the Fire on Saturday night.ESPN·May 31, 2026
WORLDHundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrationsThousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal.BBC News·May 31, 2026
