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
WORLDCubans outraged at US charges against Raúl Castro as fears of military strikes grow<p>It’s a nerve-racking time for Havana neighbours of top Cuban officials as fears of US attack mount</p><p>A new question in being asked in Havana as people digest the news that the US has brought <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/20/cuba-raul-castro-indictment">criminal charges aThe Guardian·May 21, 2026
WORLDWhy the 2026 Hurricane Season Might Not Be That BadThe impending arrival of El Niño will help keep the number of storms low. But it only takes one landfall to create a catastrophe.Wired·May 21, 2026
WORLDSpotify will reserve tickets for top fans of an artists in a bid to drum up engagementSpotify said that it will monitor activity like streams and shares to determine who is a top fanTechCrunch·May 21, 2026
WORLDEli Lilly says next-generation weight loss drug clears crucial obesity trialThe results bring Lilly one step closer to filing for approval of the injection, retatrutide, which works differently from existing injections and pills.CNBC·May 21, 2026