WORLDThe biggest steam locomotive is whistle-stopping across the U.S.Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country.NPR·July 11, 2026
WORLDNintendo’s Talking Flower got a small price cutIf you’re the type of person who could always use a little extra positive affirmation, or you have a weakness for weird gadgets, the Talking Flower might be of interest. I’m only kind of serious. The toy is based on a character from Super Mario Bros. Wonder that guides Mario through levels with quipThe Verge·July 11, 2026
WORLDOpenAI bets on families as ChatGPT goes deeper into householdsChatGPT is hiring a dedicated product manager to build experiences for families, caregivers, and older adults, according to a job posting.TechCrunch·July 11, 2026
WORLDTrump Accounts: Who is eligible, how $1,000 deposits work and how to open oneTrump Accounts officially launched in July, introducing a new tax-deferred investing option for children. Here are the key features.CNBC·July 11, 2026
WORLDInstead of its biggest World Cup star, Pulisic was...In his prime at a World Cup on home soil, this summer was Christian Pulisic's moment, but for a number of reasons, he failed to meet it.ESPN·July 11, 2026
WORLDBerkshire Hathaway gains ground, but still trails the S&P 500 as '26 enters second halfWith 2026 a bit more than half over, Berkshire Hathaway's B shares are down 1.8% year-to-date and 12.4 percentage points behind the S&P 500's 10.7% gain.CNBC·July 11, 2026
WORLDBank of America says these stocks are a buy heading into earningsBank of America named a slew of stocks that are best positioned heading into quarterly reports.CNBC·July 11, 2026
WORLDThese are America’s 10 worst states to live in for 2026Some states may have low costs and light regulation, but high crime and lack of healthcare are among important factors when people choose where to live.CNBC·July 11, 2026
WORLDThe best states to live in for 2026: No. 1 has a six-year winning streakReturn to office mandates and a decline in remote work have companies looking more closely at the quality of life in the place where they establish offices.CNBC·July 11, 2026
WORLDICE are heavily armed killers. They’re also huge losersDonald Trump's Homeland Security regime has been at the center of two critical stories in the past two weeks. In the first, federal agents shot and killed a man and quickly got to work justifying the use of force under the flimsiest of pretenses. In the other, it made house calls to people who said The Verge·July 11, 2026
WORLDMick Jagger Knows He May Have Played His Last Rolling Stones ShowThe legendary rock star, now 82, on how fame, touring and aging have changed him.NY Times·July 11, 2026
WORLDInside the Secret Factory That Supplies Ukraine’s War DronesWith its mass-produced and inexpensive A.I. powered war machines, the German start-up Helsing SE illustrates a profound shift in military spending.NY Times·July 11, 2026
