WORLDArmy runs secret wargames under central LondonThe exercise tested the army's ability to plan military operations involving NATO and UK forces.BBC News·May 24, 2026
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WORLDReligious leaders, lawmakers push for $1 billion to secure houses of worshipThere's an effort on Capitol Hill to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which awards funding to houses of worship to harden their defenses. In 2024, roughly a third of those who applied actually received funding.NPR·May 24, 2026
WORLDRussia hits Ukraine with hypersonic missile in one of the war's biggest attacks on KyivThe Oreshnik missile has a range of several thousand kilometers and is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.CNBC·May 24, 2026
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WORLDTopo Designs Rover Trail Pack Is the Best Backpack I’ve Ever UsedUnsurprisingly, the Denver gorpcore brand that makes many of the best bags in the world has delivered a perfect backpack.Wired·May 24, 2026
WORLDThe Best Browser Extensions to Get More Out of YouTubeYou can significantly improve the YouTube experience with these browser add-ons.Wired·May 24, 2026
WORLD14 New Tools for Taking on the Great Outdoors ProperlyIt’s time to prep your kit ahead of the summer season. These tools will do the job.Wired·May 24, 2026
WORLDRussia pounds Kyiv in powerful drone and missile attackAt least two people were killed and 77 injured in the attack, which included the use of a powerful hypersonic ballistic missile called the Oreshnik, which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.NPR·May 24, 2026
WORLDIn Homeless Crisis, California ‘Is Waging a War on R.V.s’The R.V.s are seen as an eyesore — the most visible sign of the state’s homelessness crisis. Neighbors and politicians want them gone. The people who call them home feel under siege.NY Times·May 24, 2026
WORLDWhy Garlic Repels Mosquitoes and Keeps Them From BreedingGarlic, as your grandmother may have told you, repels mosquitoes; it also completely blocks them from mating and laying eggs. Diallyl disulfide, it turns out, deserves the credit.Wired·May 24, 2026
WORLDThe Enhanced Games are Sunday. Here's what to know about the controversial eventDozens of athletes — including former Olympians — will participate in the Las Vegas event while using performance-enhancing drugs.NPR·May 24, 2026
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