WORLDTesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible RobotaxiA Tesla representative at a DC hearing said the vehicle is “an active product being built.” But its timeline isn’t clear.Wired·July 13, 2026
WORLDInjury opens another new chapter in the nine-year saga of Conor McGregor's free fallConor McGregor returned to the UFC against Max Holloway, but the comeback was shortlESPN·July 13, 2026
WORLDInvestors send General Fusion soaring in debut as first publicly traded fusion companyGeneral Fusion started trading on the Nasdaq following a reverse merger that saw high redemptions.TechCrunch·July 13, 2026
WORLDThe U.S. strikes Iran after Trump announces a renewed blockade and tolls in HormuzThe U.S. and Iran are fighting for control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a return to all-out war after agreeing to a ceasefire last month.NPR·July 13, 2026
WORLDThere Are Endless Conspiracy Theories About Lindsey Graham’s DeathDespite a complete lack of evidence, everyone from Russia to Israel and Iran is being blamed for Lindsey Graham’s death.Wired·July 13, 2026
WORLDKillings continue on Del Monte farm in Kenya, families say, after G4S hired for security<p>Exclusive: Three men killed in incidents over past year allegedly involving G4S guards, who replaced in-house team after previous deaths</p><p>Bereaved families and politicians have raised alarm about continued killings on Del Monte’s pineapple farm in Kenya despite the company hiring a British sThe Guardian·July 13, 2026
WORLDKillings continue on Del Monte farm in Kenya, families say, after G4S hired for security<p>Exclusive: Three men killed in incidents over past year allegedly involving G4S guards, who replaced in-house team after previous deaths</p><p>Bereaved families and politicians have raised alarm about continued killings on Del Monte’s pineapple farm in Kenya despite the company hiring a British sThe Guardian·July 13, 2026
WORLDUber’s robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with WaymoWashington, D.C. has become a battleground for Uber and Waymo's competing views.TechCrunch·July 13, 2026
WORLDAt least 27 killed in fire at Bangkok pub with another 22 critically injured<p>The fire is one of the deadliest such incidents in the popular tourist destination in recent years</p><p>An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, has killed 27 people and left another 22 in critical condition, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hubThe Guardian·July 13, 2026
WORLDWeather tracker: Unusually warm rivers affect French nuclear power plants<p>High temperatures and below average rainfall put pressure on waterways used to cool reactors</p><p>Above average temperatures combined with below average rainfall across much of western and central Europe during June and the first half of July have placed increasing pressure on rivers, ecosystemsThe Guardian·July 13, 2026
WORLDA guard punched him on camera. It was still nearly impossible for him to suePrisoners are allowed to file complaints about mistreatment — but doing so often comes with retaliation. That's according to an investigation by NPR and The Marshall Project.NPR·July 13, 2026
WORLDLebanese Hold Fast to Their Land Despite Threat of Long Israeli OccupationEntire towns in southern Lebanon have been hollowed out by the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Some residents have stayed, fearing permanent displacement.NY Times·July 13, 2026
