WORLDWhat Cities From Chicago to Washington, DC, Look Like Under a Blanket of Wildfire SmokeThe US is home to some of the most polluted air on the planet as smoke from 120 out-of-control Canadian wildfires drifts across the border.Wired·July 17, 2026
WORLDPebble founder Eric Migicovsky says his 30-day warranty is all about trustPebble founder Eric Migicovsky says buyers of its new e-paper smartwatches should know what they're signing up for and trust Pebble to make things right if they run into issues, despite the short warranty. "I think the most important thing is trust," Migicovsky told me in an interview this week. "DoThe Verge·July 17, 2026
WORLDOil tankers face 'worst case scenario' in Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks on ships, maritime risk CEO saysOne seafarer was killed and three were injured in attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman's coast on Tuesday.CNBC·July 17, 2026
WORLDLive NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for...Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.ESPN·July 17, 2026
WORLDWetzel: Inclusion of owner's family devalues Stanl...Someone should have saved Tom Dundon from his decision to put his whole family on the Stanley Cup.ESPN·July 17, 2026
WORLDICE Is Using Data Broker Tools to ‘Identify Unaccompanied Minors’ and ‘Fraud’A newly renewed, $25 million-per-year contract with a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters further expands the power of ICE under the Trump administration.Wired·July 17, 2026
WORLDICE Is Using Data Broker Tools to ‘Identify Unaccompanied Minors’ and ‘Fraud’A newly renewed, $25 million-per-year contract with a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters further expands the power of ICE under the Trump administration.Wired·July 17, 2026
WORLDApple’s plot to crush OpenAIApple is suing OpenAI. The complaint is readable and intense, as these things often are, though many experts seem to think many of the allegations are just the ways things are done. So what does Apple really want here, and why is it picking such a public fight with OpenAI? On this episode of The [&#The Verge·July 17, 2026
WORLDRetail and Wall Street are underwater on SpaceX — but not going down without a fightGood times for SpaceX are proving short-lived as Elon Musk’s intergalactic IPO is now giving fodder to bears.CNBC·July 17, 2026
WORLD‘The Odyssey’ Backlash Failed TremendouslyFor all the hysteria over “woke” casting and ahistorical choices, Christopher Nolan’s epic is on track to make $200 million globally during its opening weekend.Wired·July 17, 2026
WORLD‘The Odyssey’ Backlash Failed TremendouslyFor all the hysteria over “woke” casting and ahistorical choices, Christopher Nolan’s epic is on track to make $200 million globally during its opening weekend.Wired·July 17, 2026
WORLDTesla's charts point to a decline ahead, says Carter WorthThe technical analyst breaks down where he sees Tesla shares going.CNBC·July 17, 2026