WORLDAir quality improving in Northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over MidwestWildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.NPR·July 18, 2026
WORLDU.S. launches new airstrikes to 'punish' Iran for troop deathsTwo U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.NPR·July 18, 2026
WORLDWildfires Continue To Burn in Ontario, Canada, Sending Smoke to U.S. CitiesNearly 200 fires continued to devastate swaths of the province as smoke continued to drift across parts of Canada and the United States.NY Times·July 18, 2026
WORLDA Very British CPAC: Few, if Any, Costumes and Not Much TrumpLondon hosted an understated version of the Conservative Political Action Conference, known in the United States for its over-the-top celebration of MAGA causes.NY Times·July 18, 2026
WORLDMother killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister tells BBCKirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India.BBC News·July 18, 2026
WORLDGoogle is open-sourcing its 3D emojiNow, if you want to, you can use Google's 3D emoji in your own creations. The company shared some details about how it went about designing the little pictograms and why, as part of World Emoji Day on Friday. Things you might not necessarily worry about in a 2D illustration suddenly become very impoThe Verge·July 18, 2026
WORLDFanatics CEO Michael Rubin on two sports businesses his multibillion-dollar conglomerate won't enterFanatics has become one of the most influential companies in sports, building out a massive merchandise, collectibles and sports gambling platform.CNBC·July 18, 2026
WORLDU.S. Strikes Leave Iranians Isolated and ScaredOvernight strikes damaged a tunnel and three bridges in Hormozgan Province, the governor’s office said.NY Times·July 18, 2026
WORLDGoPro’s discounted Max 2 bundle includes $100 worth of accessoriesA 360-degree camera is a great way to ensure you capture every bit of the action, but prices tend to be on the high end for models worth your attention. That’s why it’s notable that the GoPro Max 2 accessory bundle is discounted to $369 at Amazon (a dollar more at Best Buy and GoPro). […]The Verge·July 18, 2026
WORLDTwo unexpected revelations in Warren Buffett's CNBC interviewWarren Buffett tells CNBC that Bill Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein didn't drive his termination of donations.CNBC·July 18, 2026
WORLDBritain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in LondonGreat Britain's Josh Kerr smashes the long-standing men's mile world record in a spectacular performance at the London Diamond League.BBC News·July 18, 2026
WORLDA 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn’t suck anymoreA recent road trip in an EV revealed just how much faster and more reliable DC Fast charging has become in the U.S.TechCrunch·July 18, 2026
