WORLDThinking Machines Lab Drops Its First ModelInkling, a 975-billion-parameter open source model, was trained to understand video and audio. It could help Thinking Machines establish itself among competitors like Anthropic and OpenAI.Wired·July 15, 2026
WORLDPhone maker OnePlus reportedly plans to wind down US and Europe operationsOnePlus could also wind down its operations in India by 2027.TechCrunch·July 15, 2026
WORLDGoogle’s biggest clean power project is 40 miles north of xAI’s unpermitted gas power plantGoogle's biggest solar and battery project stands in sharp contrast with xAI's nearby unpermitted power plant.TechCrunch·July 15, 2026
WORLDBullish charts and fundamentals are lining up for JPMorgan Chase, says Frank CappelleriThe founder of CappThesis takes a look at the banking giant, which reported Q2 earnings earlier in the week.CNBC·July 15, 2026
WORLDOur Top Editor on Subpoenas of Times JournalistsThe Trump administration issued subpoenas to reporters who wrote about security concerns involving the new Air Force One. Joe Kahn, the executive editor of The New York Times, responds to what he calls a “naked attempt to intimidate” the newspaper.NY Times·July 15, 2026
WORLDWarren Buffett tells CNBC he initiated Berkshire Hathaway's investment in AlphabetWarren Buffett said he was the driving force behind the conglomerate's recent big investment in Alphabet.CNBC·July 15, 2026
WORLDHong Kong booksellers arrested for allegedly selling seditious booksHong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a challenging environment for independent bookstores.NPR·July 15, 2026
WORLDSpotify expands parent-managed accounts to users on its free tierThe feature was previously only available to paid subscribers.TechCrunch·July 15, 2026
WORLDArchaeologists Unearth a 2,400-Year-Old Sanctuary for the Worship of OdysseusThe ruins of a 2,400-year-old complex suggest that, to the Greeks of antiquity, Homer’s protagonist was not just a character in a poem but a figure of genuine devotion.NY Times·July 15, 2026
WORLDOld rivals, new battle: Argentina and England clash in World Cup SemifinalOld rivals. New stakes. A World Cup final spot on the line. Argentina vs. England.NPR·July 15, 2026
WORLDMortgage rates rise to highest level in nearly a year, causing homebuyers to pauseMortgage rates moved higher last week, causing buyers to pull back, but refinancing did see small gains.CNBC·July 15, 2026
WORLDThe Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2026: Air, Pro, MiniApple just raised its prices. Here’s an updated breakdown of the brand’s tablets to find the best one for your needs.Wired·July 15, 2026