WORLDBest Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GEThese are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.Wired·May 21, 2026
WORLDUS sanctions elected Hezbollah MPs and Lebanese security officialsHezbollah says the sanctions will have 'absolutely no effect' on its strategy amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon.Al Jazeera·May 21, 2026
WORLDFeral horse numbers surge in Kosciuszko national park after pause in aerial culling, survey shows<p>Conservationists say population rebound demands rethink of retention zones that allow thousands of the animals to remain in the park</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/22/australia-news-live-flotilla-sumud-israel-al-roj-camp-isis-budget-capital-gains-nThe Guardian·May 21, 2026
WORLDWho gets to own the Luigi Mangione story?On Monday morning, a judge overseeing the New York state case on the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO ruled that some evidence collected by police could not be shown to a jury. It wasn't the only news coming out of the hearing. Outside the courthouse, Molly Crane-Newman, a New York Daily News repThe Verge·May 21, 2026
WORLDLaw enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangsFirst VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identified.TechCrunch·May 21, 2026
WORLDPalestinians drop bid for a senior U.N. role after U.S. pressureThe Palestinian delegation to the United Nations has dropped its bid to secure a top U.N. job after the U.S. threatens to revoke their visas.NPR·May 21, 2026
WORLDMustard Made Storage Lockers Are on a Rare Sale Through May 31We love this brand’s stylish storage lockers, and there's a big sale on eight colors through the end of the month.Wired·May 21, 2026
WORLDWeekly quiz: Eurovision went mad for Bangaranga - but who gave the UK its only point?How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?BBC News·May 21, 2026
WORLDNOAA’s 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Sees Fewer Storms, but There’s a CatchEl Niño may keep the Atlantic quieter, but it could bring more storms to the Pacific.NY Times·May 21, 2026
WORLDBungie gives up on DestinyBungie is moving on from Destiny 2. The studio announced Thursday that it's releasing the last major update for the game on June 9th as its focus "turns towards a new beginning for Bungie." After that final update, the game will remain playable, much like the first Destiny. "Many changes in this finThe Verge·May 21, 2026
WORLDPalantir Held Another ‘Hack Week.’ This Time, the Focus Was ICEThe hackathon, held to build user-auditing tools for Palantir customers, comes as the company struggles to address employee concerns over its relationship with ICE.Wired·May 21, 2026
WORLDA Powerful El Niño Is Forming. If History Is a Guide, It Could Hit Hard.The biggest episodes of the past have altered the course of human events, according to researchers. An emerging one is drawing historic comparisons.NY Times·May 21, 2026
