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The Guardian - US Iran’s supreme leader absent from funeral of father Ali Khamenei
Three sons of killed ayatollah were seen beside coffin during ceremonies drawing huge crowds in TehranThree sons of the former Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but...
Digital Tends This tiny MacBook accessory adds customizable shortcuts for meetings and productivity
Project Mirage has unveiled Dune, a three-button MacBook accessory that offers context-aware shortcuts, AI-powered automation, and quick controls for meetings and productivity apps.
New York Times - World China Frees Pastor Detained in Crackdown on Religion After Trump’s Urging
Ezra Jin Mingri was released nearly two months after President Trump raised his case with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, during a visit to Beijing.
The Guardian - US The strangest show on earth: lightning, imperial hubris and a boring tour of Trump’s rhetorical back alleys | David Smith
Would we get a 21st-century Gettysburg address? Or YMCA, gripes about his legal woes and boasting about Iran? The astronomer Carl Sagan once described the earth as a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. “Think of the rivers of blood spilled by...
Jalopinik 4 Popular Cars You Probably Didn't Know Are Built In South Korea
South Korea is one of the world's biggest car exporters, and its gigantic factories also build several surprising nameplates that dominate sales in America.
New York Times - World China Raises Pressure on Taiwan With Expanded Coast Guard Patrols
Beijing sent two ships to patrol the waters east of Taiwan, a new campaign to challenge the island’s control of waters crucial to any future invasion.
The Geek Games After 35 Years, Leonardo DiCaprio Is Finally Breaking His No-Sequels Rule
MOVIE NEWS – Leonardo DiCaprio has consistently avoided sequels since Critters 3, but he is making an exception for Michael Mann. Heat 2 will not simply revisit the world of the 1995 classic, it will also place DiCaprio and Christian Bale together...
Hack-A-Day Homelab Gets Linksys Themed Aesthetic
If you’re building a homelab rig, you could just use off-the-shelf hardware in standard cases and slap it all in a rack like the normies do. Or, you could follow …read more
New York Times - World Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Prepare for Typhoon Bavi
Typhoon Bavi, a tropical cyclone barreling through the Pacific Ocean, was forecast to pass near the U.S. territories on Monday with the force of a Category 5 hurricane.
Digital Tends I was in love with my iPhone Air, until summer arrived
My iPhone Air was perfect until summer arrived. Now it overheats, warns me constantly, and burns through battery twice as fast.
The Guardian - US Football is at the centre of the universe in Brazil in a way it is not in the US | Rodrygo
Huge parties take place when the national team play but people in Brazil cherish a good game, whoever is playingThe World Cup atmosphere, which, for many of us, is one of the most infectious feelings there is, has, in the US been confined to the...
Mashable FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for July 5
Everything you need to know to watch the FIFA World Cup on July 5, including the day's schedule, kickoff times, and livestream information.
New York Times - World Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral
As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli attacks.
The Guardian - US Trump hails ‘golden age of America’ in speech marking nation’s 250th anniversary
In late-night campaign-style speech in Washington DC, US president vows to take the US ‘to new levels’Donald Trump has hailed the “unmatched achievement and unlimited potential” of the US in a triumphalist address marking the country’s 250th...
The Guardian - US Oche addicts: how Kenya fell back in love with darts
Darts development organisations and win for David Munyua at PDC World Darts Championship have turbocharged a resurgence in interest in the sportPeter Wachiuri pumped his fists as he sensed victory at the Jacaranda showground in the Kenyan city of...
The Guardian - US Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel
Australian Space Agency working to confirm origin of objects as space archaeologist says they may be connected to a rocket launchGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSix pieces of suspected space debris found washed up on...
Hack-A-Day Make a DIY E-ink Faceplate For Valve’s Steam Machine
Valve has always designed hacker-friendly hardware, and in that spirit, [NaKyle Wright] released Inkterface, a design for an E-ink faceplate to fit the recently released Steam Machine. As far as …read more
The Guardian - US How do I cope with my grief and guilt after losing my husband? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
You are dealing with a lot right now. Lean on loved ones, and try not to look too far aheadMy husband recently died. It was a protracted illness, but in the three weeks between him being very ill and him passing I did not get to speak to him about...
The Guardian - US The immorality of world leaders is contagious. Thank heavens for the pope | Simon Tisdall
In a political wasteland dominated by billionaires, war criminals and mega-corporations, the head of the Catholic church is a rare figure of moral leadershipWhat do Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu have in common? Answer: a...
The Guardian - US From ‘heat panic’ to ‘sacrificed at the altar’: Europe’s air conditioning culture wars heat up
Cooling down has become political amid record highs, as experts say row is distracting from work of protecting livesAs the afternoon heat rose to a dizzying 41.7C (107F) in eastern Brandenburg on Sunday, taking German temperatures to unprecedented...
The Guardian - US ‘He hadn’t been trying to scare us. He’d been trying to kill us’: how stalker neighbours turned our dream home into a nightmare
We were busy doing up a dilapidated Welsh farmhouse when a young couple bought the land next door. They seemed odd yet basically harmless – but their increasingly troubling behaviour soon escalated into a full-blown campaign of terrorRichard: Bryn...
New York Times - World Rebel Catholics Defy Vatican’s Calls to Return to Mainstream Church
The Vatican has excommunicated the priesthood of a rebel Catholic faction. Many of the priests’ followers have refused to renounce them.
New York Times - World Impeachment Trial of Philippine Vice President Set to Begin
Sara Duterte, who has said she would run for president, could be barred from politics over allegations of corruption and for making death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
New York Times - World As Xi Looks to Extend His Rule, He Leans on a Longtime Ally
Xi Jinping is preparing to extend his rule as China’s leader and bring fresh blood into the Communist Party elite. Cai Qi is the man he’s tasking to help.
Mashable Hurdle hints and answers for July 5, 2026
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
Mashable Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on July 5
See the Moon phase expected for July 5, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
Jalopinik How The Fastest Fish In The Ocean Inspired The McLaren P1's Design
It's not every fish in the sea that can go 68 mph. This one helped the designer of McLaren's P1 hypercar solve a vexing problem of air turbulence.
9to5 Mac iPhone 17 Pro Max buried in America’s 250th anniversary time capsule: to be opened in 2276
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a gigantic time capsule has been buried with numerous items from every state to commemorate our current era – one of them being an iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange. The time capsule is set to be...
The Takeout The Lean-To-Fat Ratio You Need To Make A Burger Like Five Guys, According To Reddit
Five Guys makes great burgers, but not everyone can afford to eat there. If you're hoping to recreate the magic at home this is the lean-to-fat ratio you need.
Jalopinik Are You More Likely To Get Into A Car Accident In The City Or The Country?
Accidents are part of driving, but not every kind of drive is the same. So are you safer on the city streets, or in a more rural environment?
Hack-A-Day The Persistent Display We Never Got
We all know the e-ink persistent displays, as they’re cheap and plentiful enough to have become ubiquitous in applications such as supermarket price labels. But we don’t often see some …read more
Mashable NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 5, 2026
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
Mashable NYT Strands hints, answers for July 5, 2026
The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.
Mashable Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 5, 2026
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1842 on July 5 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Jalopinik The Number Of New Cars Painted A Boring Shade Of Grayscale Has Nearly Doubled Since 1996
I'm all about inclusivity, but all this gray pride is really making me question what type of country the U.S. is becoming.
Digital Tends The regular iPhone 18 may miss out on two major Siri AI features
The iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may fall short of Apple’s AFM Core Advanced hardware requirement, meaning two major Siri AI features might not be available on these devices.
The Takeout 15 Unexpectedly Fancy Aldi Foods To Grab On Your Next Shopping Trip
Aldi isn't just for cheap pantry staples and affordable basic proteins. You can find a lot of surprisingly gourmet grocery products at the discount chain.
Polygon The Ghost in the Shell is a true love letter to cyberpunk anime fans
The franchise’s latest reboot debuted its first episode at Anime Expo, offering a fresh take on one of anime’s most influential cyberpunk worlds.
Jalopinik 500 HP: Good Enough For A Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Good Enough For A Sherman Tank
It turns out 500 horsepower was a key weapon in WWII decades before it became a track standard. Explore the engineering link between the tank and the Mustang.
Jalopinik In This Era Of Global Manufacturing, Which Semi Trucks Are Still Made In America?
While many iconic American semi truck brands are now under foreign ownership, a surprising number of them are still built here, on American soil.
InVerse 60 Badass Things for Your Home Under $25 on Amazon
These cool finds have the kind of impact that makes people assume you spent a whole lot more.
Gizmodo ‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ Stars Were Just as Shocked as You by the Anime’s Big Twist
Yuru and Asa Japanese voice actors Kensho Ono and Yume Miyamoto talk about how they brought Bones Film and Hiromu Arakawa's latest shonen anime adventure to life.
The Takeout I Tried And Ranked 13 Taco Bell Breakfast Items
Taco Bell's breakfast menu has been around for over a decade, and but which item offers the most bang for your buck? We tried and ranked the entire menu.
Jalopinik The DIN Standard For Car Stereos May Be Obsolete, But It Was Better And I Can Prove It
Once upon a time, an institute in Germany prevailed upon automakers to standardize something crucial about car stereos. Since that era ended, it's been chaos.
New York Times - World Prince Harry Will Travel to London, but Without His Family
The prince’s wife, Meghan, and their children could still join him for other parts of his trip outside the capital, a person close to the family said.
Gizmodo Everything Announced at the Studio Trigger Anime Expo 2026 Panel
'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' revealed its opening theme, 'Delicious in Dungeon' season two finally got a release date, and the studio teased an intriguing new project.
Hack-A-Day Using Flatpak to Run a 1996 Version of the GIMP on Modern Linux
Although there’s probably no good reason to want to run image editing software from 1996 other than for nostalgia’s sake, if you ever wanted to run the GIMP version 0.54 …read more
Polygon How and when did Helaena Targaryen die in House of the Dragon?
Phia Saban has won hearts with her portrayal of Helaena Targaryen, but with House of the Dragon being a Fire & Blood adaptation, danger lies ahead.
The Takeout The Boxed Ingredient That Turns Mac And Cheese Into The Ultimate Comfort Food
Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food that can be upgraded in many ways, but this method involving this boxed ingredient brings the comfort to the max.
Gizmodo Studio Trigger’s Next Big Project Is a ‘Gurren Lagann’ Reunion
After more 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' and 'Delicious in Dungeon,' what's next for Studio Trigger? Apparently, something from the 'Gurren Lagann' team.
Daring Fireball From the DF Archive: ‘Electron and the Decline of Native Apps’
Yours truly, back in 2018: I don’t share the depth of their pessimism regarding native apps, but Electron is without question a scourge. I think the Mac will prove more resilient than Windows, because the Mac is the platform that attracts...
Jalopinik When Does Buying An EV Actually Start Saving You Money Over Gas?
As gas prices soar, then dip, you may be wondering if buying a new EV would save you money in the long run. The answer depends on this formula.
Kotaku Seven Games To Download From PlayStation 3’s Storefront Before It Closes
Do not allow yourself to miss some of the most essential games from one of PlayStation's most uncanny eras
InVerse We Might Have Already Found The Best New Anime Of The Year
Believe the hype: 'Witch Hat Atelier' is the perfect fantasy series to dive into on a holiday weekend.
How To Geek 5 big reveals at Goodwood 2026, from a $486,000 paint job to a 308 mph EV
2026 Festival of Speed begins on July 9th and runs through July 12 at Goodwood House in West Sussex, England.
Gizmodo ‘Delicious in Dungeon’ Comes Back for Seconds in Fall 2027
It's been a few years since season one, but you'll have to wait a while longer to feast once more on 'Delicious in Dungeon.'
The Next Web US government body paid $1M to hackers who never locked a single file
A US government entity paid around $1m to stop stolen files from being published, according to a case study by researcher Rakesh Krishnan for Ransom-ISAC. The analysis draws on a leaked negotiation chat and the blockchain trail the payment left...
The Next Web India’s CG Semi starts commercial chip production at $870M Gujarat plant
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated commercial production at CG Semi’s chip assembly and testing plant in Sanand, Gujarat. The facility will initially turn out 200 million chips a year, according to ANI, with plans to scale to 500 million....
Daring Fireball Fantastical 4.1.15 Adds Calendar Mirroring
Flexibits: Calendar Mirroring allows you to connect two separate calendars (like work and personal) so that events from one automatically show up on the other. The best part? No event information is sent to Flexibits servers or saved outside...
Polygon Black Clover anime's return sets the stage for its most ambitious arc yet
Black Clover season 2 reunites Asta and the Black Bulls for a dangerous new era that anime fans won’t want to miss.
New York Times - World Denmark’s century-old Fourth of July party looks different this year.
Overshadowed by President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland, a Danish territory, the event removed U.S. officials from the program and saw protests arrive.
Jalopinik Vespa Spent Its First Decade Trying Its Hand At Racing Which Resulted In Some Weird-Ass Models And Record-Making Runs
You don't think of a Vespa competing on a race track like its Italian counterparts, Ducati and Ferrari, but the scooter did have a stint of tearing up rubber.
Daring Fireball Day One Journal
My thanks to Day One Journal for once again sponsoring Daring Fireball. Day One first launched in 2011 and has been the stalwart of journaling apps on Mac and iOS ever since. Day One’s apps exhibit a commitment to technical and design excellence,...
Daring Fireball [Sponsor] Day One Journal
Day One recognizes that many people struggle with journaling not because they can’t write, but because they don’t know how to begin or what a “good” journal entry about their day looks like. That’s why we built Daily Chat, a guided reflection...
Polygon Sam Raimi's Evil Dead trilogy remains the ultimate horror binge 45 years later
The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, and Army of Darkness remain horror classics. Here's why Sam Raimi's trilogy deserves a one-night marathon.
The Takeout Why Customers Say You Should Think Twice Before Buying Costco Milk
Costco fans like shopping at the warehouse grocery store for good deals on staples, but Costco's milk is one item that you might want to avoid.
Techcrunch New Google commercial imagines a Declaration of Independence written with help from AI
Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a new commercial asks: What if the Founding Fathers had access to Google Workspace?
Jalopinik 9 Vintage Vans That Secretly Want To Be Cartoon Stars
A few vintage vans had designs that made them seem cute or quirky. You could say that these particular models would fit perfectly as cartoon characters.
Gizmodo Legendary Anime Studio Mappa Will Animate ‘Persona 4 Revival’ Cutscenes
The upcoming 'Persona 4 Revival' is getting a major upgrade from one of the biggest anime studios around.
Polygon Every bit of Persona 4 news that dropped at Anime Expo 2026
From Rise Kujikawa's reveal to confirmation of MAPPA's involvement, Anime Expo had lots of exciting reveals for Persona 4 Revival
Hack-A-Day Disk Polishing Goes Open Source
Optical media is great — it’s pretty high density, relatively durable, and decently long-lasting if well cared for. If not well cared for, well, it’s only relatively durable, and we’ve …read more
Truthout Chemical Accidents Are on the Rise as Trump Proposes Weakening Regulations
Chemical releases from industrial accidents that hurt or killed people increased by nearly 50 percent in recent years.
Truthout The Nationwide Resistance Against Flock Surveillance Cameras Is Gaining Steam
Since 2021, 82 Flock contracts have been canceled across 28 US states — nearly half of them during this year alone.
Truthout Defiance Against Trump Drives Rise of Democratic Socialist in DC Mayor’s Race
Grassroots organizers offer a look inside the movement that helped Janeese Lewis George win the Democratic primary.
Truthout Incarcerated People Lose Treasured Media When Prisons Change Tablet Contracts
People are losing purchased music and games, as well as emails and photographs from loved ones, without compensation.
Truthout US Leaders Know UAE Backs Massacres in Sudan. Stopping Them Would Be Too Costly.
The Emirates' promised $1.4 trillion investment in the US appears to be incentivizing Washington to look the other way.
How To Geek Your wireless charger is wasting electricity—here's when wired is better
Wired charging can be better for the planet and your time.
Engadget A 10-year sky survey begins filming a 'cosmic movie,' cyborg cockroaches go for a dive and more science stories
This week's science news.
Kotaku Spend Your Fourth Of July Figuring Out If Marvel Rivals Shrank Captain America’s Bulge
In a matter of days, players believe NetEase may have eased up on their hottest skin of the summer
The Takeout 13 Of The Unhealthiest Canned Beans On Supermarket Shelves
Whether packed full of sodium, sugar, or additives, some canned beans should be carefully considered before making their way into your grocery cart.
9to5 Mac Indie App Spotlight: ‘PulseKit’ makes it easy to monitor all of your key analytics on iPhone
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. PulseKit is an all-in-one app for iPhone that makes...
Digital Tends Robots can now ‘see’ touch thanks to a new color-changing tactile sensor
Scientists have developed a color-changing tactile sensor that lets robots visualize touch in real time, paving the way for more precise manufacturing, prosthetics, and robotic surgery.
The Geek Games Even Meta Is Running Short on DDR5 Memory, but It Has Come Up with a Trick!
TECH NEWS: Yes, even Mark Zuckerberg’s company is facing a DDR5 memory shortage, but it has created a workaround with a custom chip. Imagine that we are Meta. We have spent millions on new servers that use only DDR5 memory modules, only to...
Digital Tends Scientists warn Elon Musk’s orbital data centers could blind Earth’s biggest telescopes
The European Southern Observatory warns that rapidly growing satellite constellations could disrupt Earth's most powerful telescopes and is proposing new limits to protect astronomy.
How To Geek You can get your dream Aston Martin with a roaring V-8 for less than a Golf R
Exotic performance is more attainable than most enthusiasts realize.
Mashable How to watch Paraguay vs. France online for free
How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Paraguay vs. France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.
The Takeout The Country Where The US Gets Most Of Its Foreign Meat From
The U.S. is the second-largest global producer of meat, but ships much of it to other countries and imports as well. One country provides a lot of U.S. meat.
Polygon Brandon Sanderson explains why Fourth Wing became such a huge hit ⭐
Brandon Sanderson believes Fourth Wing became a fantasy phenomenon thanks to a 20-year nostalgia cycle fueled by Eragon and How to Train Your Dragon.
Gizmodo ‘Star Trek IV’ Makes the Voyage Back to UK Cinemas
Live in the UK and love 'Star Trek'? You can spend the last days of summer seeing 'Star Trek IV' on the big screen, maybe for the first time.
Digital Tends Spotify’s streaming fraud issue runs so deep that Kalshi traders are profiting from rigged charts
Spotify has removed more than half a million streams from Malcolm Todd’s song “Earrings” after finding suspected bot activity, according to a report by Financial Times. The track, first released in 2024, suddenly rose to No. 1 on Spotify’s daily...
BBC - Europe Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".
How To Geek Stop opening ports on your router to access your home server (do this instead)
This router setting is secretly ruining your home network's security
Engadget How your smartwatch and AI might detect early signs of illness
Wearables are best at noticing breaks from your body's usual patterns. Those outliers can hint that something warrants further investigation with your doctor.
Polygon Bleach enters its final stage with episode 1 premiere at Anime Expo
At Anime Expo, fans got their first taste of The Calamity with an exclusive debut of the first episode of Bleach’s final season.
Polygon 35 years ago, Final Fantasy 4 achieved something even the best RPGs rarely do
Final Fantasy 4 is unique among RPGs for the way it combines characterization with combat roles
Polygon Go (1999) is waiting to be rediscovered on Netflix
Doug Liman's post-Tarantino comedy of errors was a video-store favorite, and now it's on streaming.
Gizmodo Researchers Built a Scuba Suit for Cyborg Cockroaches
The 3D-printed diving suit allowed cockroaches with electrodes attached to them to survive underwater for up to three hours.
Techcrunch Midjourney wants Hollywood studios to reveal the details of their AI usage
As part of an ongoing legal dispute with three Hollywood studios, Midjourney is seeking to compel those studios to reveal how they use AI themselves.
Gizmodo Disneyland Would Like You to Know It’s Got 1 Billion Guests Now
Price hikes, growing anti-international sentiment, and a pandemic couldn't keep Disneyland from getting its 1 billionth patron.