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Jackery announces ‘world’s slimmest’ fridge battery
The Verge

Jackery is jumping on the fridge-battery trend with what it says is the "world's slimmest." FridgeGuard also looks nice; a break from power stations that tend to look more at home at a job site than the kitchen or living room. Measuring just 2.63 inches (67mm… more…

Sorry, the Ooni pizza oven is totally worth it
The Verge

Summer is approaching, which means it's time to enjoy some gloriously warm weather beside the grill. But let me pitch you on an alternative: Instead of the usual burgers, hot dogs, and kebabs, what if you made pizza? I've been doing this for a few years now, … more…

Christopher Nolan Doesn’t Have a Cell Phone, But You Need One to Order in His Theater
Gizmodo.com

Alamo Drafthouse just renamed its San Francisco-area location after the Oscar-winning 'Odyssey' director. more…

Most Americans Say Climate Change Is Making Life More Expensive. They’re Right
Gizmodo.com

In a recent survey, two-thirds of respondents said global warming is impacting their cost of living. more…

Spider-Man Rumored to Become Man-Spider in ‘Brand New Day’
Gizmodo.com

Plus, could Margot Robbie be joining the X-Men? more…

Scientists Pulled 700,000-Year-Old DNA From Frozen Squirrel Poop
Gizmodo.com

Ancient poop left behind by Arctic ground squirrels ended up containing a remarkable array of genetic information, a study says. more…

It’s Official: US Declares El Niño Has Arrived
Gizmodo.com

There's a good chance this El Niño could become one of the strongest on record. Now is the time to prepare. more…

Here’s How Much More Money Elon Musk Has Than Larry Page, Jeff Bezos, and You
Gizmodo.com

If you gave someone $1 million every day since the birth of Jesus Christ, they'd have about $741 billion. more…

10 Things to Remember About ‘House of the Dragon’ Ahead of Season 3
Gizmodo.com

Westeros plunges into war when the 'Game of Thrones' prequel returns to HBO June 21. more…

Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police
BBC News

Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners. more…

Wear OS 7 is here with better battery life and a massive smart home upgrade
Android Central

Wear OS 7 brings smarter features, better battery life, and deeper Gemini integration to Pixel Watches, though Google's most exciting AI upgrades are still coming later this year. more…

Nobody understands smartphone design like Motorola, and I'm totally surprised by how good the Motorola Edge 2026 is
Android Central

The Motorola Edge 2026 might have the best year-over-year improvement of any smartphone released in 2026, making it a great choice for mid-range buyers. more…

Here's What's New With Visual Intelligence in iOS 27
MacRumors

Visual Intelligence is getting a big upgrade in iOS 27. It's now easier to find than it was before, and there are new ‌Visual Intelligence‌ capabilities. Apple also expanded it to the iPad and the Mac, so you can use the same features across devices. Cam… more…

Move Over, Purple Carrot: My Favorite Vegan Meal Kit Is a Total Surprise
CNET

Purple Carrot is known as THE 100% vegan meal kit service, but it's not my favorite. Another company takes the lead. more…

Seth Rogen says the key to his 15-year marriage is accepting one reality about relationships
Business Insider

"You have to want to love your partner, and you have to want them to love you back, you know?" Seth Rogen said. more…

4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved
NPR

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. It's been used for decades in Europe and Asia. more…

The World Cup reminds us that the way to a visitor's heart ... is through their stomach
NPR

The action inside the stadiums isn't the only thing capturing the attention of international visitors. Turns out, they're discovering the delights of Buc-ee's, Waffle House, Wawa and free soda refills. more…

U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff
NPR

The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events. more…

Want obesity drugs covered by insurance? Telehealth companies have a big say
NPR

Telehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. But employers also want the telehealth providers to limit spending on the drugs. more…

I went to Dollar General to find $1 groceries. Here's what I'd buy and what I'd skip.
Business Insider

Dollar General is adding more $1 items to its shelves, including food. I went to see what the selection looks like and saw its loss-leader strategy. more…

How a nutritionist hits her protein goal without tracking food or counting macros
Business Insider

According to Sophie Gastman, a registered nutritionist, you don't need to count your macros to eat enough protein. Instead, she keeps her kitchen stocked with certain essentials. more…

Prices are rising. We want to hear how it's hitting your food bills.
Business Insider

Inflation is picking up, pushing households to get creative with how they manage their grocery and restaurant spending. We want to see your receipts. more…

I tried 'the best Cuban sandwich in Miami.' It lived up to the hype.
Business Insider

I tried the Cuban sandwich from Sanguich in Miami, which has been rated the best Cuban sandwich in the city by locals, visitors, and critics. more…

I've been on more than 50 cruises. There are 9 things I never buy on board.
Business Insider

After sailing on many cruise ships, I know to avoid common spending mistakes and add-ons like unlimited drink packages or duty-free shopping. more…

I'm Wolfgang Puck. My days run on espresso and optimism, and I end my nights in my restaurants — here's a day in my life.
Business Insider

From morning walks to tasting dishes late into the night, Chef Wolfgang Puck shares the routines and philosophy behind his global restaurant empire. more…

The World Cup is coming to Atlanta. Small businesses hope it pays off.
Business Insider

Some Atlanta entrepreneurs are investing thousands ahead of the World Cup. Whether it'll pay off is still up in the air. more…

I've visited over 50 countries by myself. These are the 7 I can't stop thinking about.
Business Insider

After traveling to over 50 countries solo, some of my favorites have been places like Bolivia, Ethiopia, South Korea, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia. more…

A dietitian who loves strength training stopped taking creatine. Here's why.
Business Insider

Josie Porter, a dietitian, tweaks her supplement stack as her routine changes. more…

Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to stop California's billionaire tax. He has just over a week left to keep it off the ballot.
Business Insider

Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to stop a billionaire tax in California. The deadline for the measure to appear on the November ballot is days away. more…

The 'Tartan Army' is coming for Providence
Business Insider

Between 6,000 and 7,000 Scottish soccer fans are expected to descend on Providence, Rhode Island for the World Cup. more…

These longevity meal swaps may lower your biological age — while saving time and money
Business Insider

A new study suggests swapping some, but not all, of your meat for plant proteins can help improve longevity. more…

A Mississippi restaurant still puts peanut butter and crackers on every table because of World War II shortages
Business Insider

Weidmann's unique tradition dates back to butter shortages during World War II. more…

My father-in-law was given a year to live. We spent it traveling the world together.
Business Insider

After receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, my father-in-law decided he wanted to travel. Over nine months, my husband and I took six trips with him. more…

We take turns hosting kids-only dinners with our neighbors. It gave my kids the closest thing to an extended family they've had.
Business Insider

I started weekly dinners with our upstairs neighbors hoping for a parenting break. We unexpectedly built a community instead. more…

After leaving my rural hometown for a big city, I never thought I'd be back. Now that I am, I can't believe I ever left.
Business Insider

When I finally got to move from my rural hometown in North Carolina to Chicago, it felt like a dream. I never thought I'd come back, but I was wrong. more…

The economy keeps adding jobs. Many job seekers still feel stuck.
Business Insider

The economy has added jobs for three straight months and layoffs remain historically low, yet many unemployed Americans are still having a tough time. more…

I visited Longhorn Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and Texas Roadhouse with a $50 budget. The prices didn't vary much, but the value did.
Business Insider

I visited Outback Steakhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Texas Roadhouse with a $50 budget. I ordered similar meals, but not all provided equal value. more…

Inside the vice president's official residence, where JD Vance and Usha Vance live
Business Insider

The vice president's official residence is on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory. Take a look inside the historic home. more…

The epic story of how the World Cup became Trump's trophy
Business Insider

From Zurich to the Meadowlands, the inside story of how the United Bid for the World Cup became the Trump Cup. more…

The Impact Of Humanoid Robots On Humanity
Smashingmagazine.com

We have officially moved past the era of humanoid robots as mere public relations stunts. As they become increasingly lifelike, society may soon face profound social, psychological, and ethical challenges. What happens when the boundary between humans and mac… more…

I Would Like To Drink The Forbidden Cheeto Tube
Kotaku

Please don't take the viral video of what makes up Flamin' Hot Cheetos seriously more…

A cargo cult in Vanuatu has been waiting for an American named John Frum since the 1930s
Boing Boing

The John Frum movement arose on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu no later than the late 1930s. Followers believe John Frum — often depicted as an American serviceman — will one day return bringing wealth and prosperity. In some versions, a native man named Mane… more…

Decoding whale language could unlock new legal rights for them
Boing Boing

Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) has announced that it's analyzed sperm whales' pattern of vocalizations and broken it down into a complex phoenetic alphabet, including consonants and vowels. They are now collecting data with unobtrusive underwa… more…

Parents file lawsuits accusing baby food makers of heavy metal poisoning
USA Today

More than 200 lawsuits have been filed against major baby food companies like Gerber in 2026 alone, accusing the brands of poisoning and brain injury. more…

Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
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Detroit sisters accused of stabbing restaurant worker after wrong food order
Yahoo Entertainment

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Alfredo sauce sold in 41 states recalled over Salmonella concerns
Newsnationnow.com

The FDA has designated it as a Class I, the agency's most serious classification. more…

Anti-aging copper peptide surges among wellness and beauty influencers
Newsnationnow.com

The restricted availability and increased demand created black market and “gray market” peptides. more…

AP exclusive: Doctors Without Borders report found cases of abuse and exploitation by staff in Chad
Yahoo Entertainment

The international aid group Doctors Without Borders found a pattern of abuse and sexual exploitation by some local and foreign staff working in Chad along th... more…

New World screwworm Texas cases climb: Map, pet risk
USA Today

Twelve cases are confirmed across Texas and New Mexico. See where they are, the threat to dogs and cats and the new FDA-cleared treatment. more…

These longevity meal swaps may lower your biological age — while saving time and money
Business Insider

A new study suggests swapping some, but not all, of your meat for plant proteins can help improve longevity. more…

Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel launches strikes despite ceasefire
Yahoo Entertainment

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Sunday, as Israeli mi... more…

On Trump’s 80th birthday, a White House UFC fight will compete with ‘No Kings’ and a Jane Fonda concert for America’s attention
Yahoo Entertainment

Sunday's agenda is jam-packed with events promoting very different views of the state of the country. more…

Benadryl-related poison control calls are rising. What parents can do
USA Today

America’s Poison Centers warns that calls from teens getting high on diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl, have more than doubled. more…

'I love the inflation' comment out of context, Trump and Johnson argue
USA Today

President Donald Trump said on June 10 'I love the inflation' when asked about the May CPI report. He later told the New York Post it was out of context. more…

US launches a second day of strikes on Iran and Iran fires back at Gulf States and Jordan
Yahoo Entertainment

The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran into Thursday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the pri... more…

From bands to bags to beer bins - everything you need to know ahead of Download festival
BBC News

Donington Park is gearing up to host the UK's biggest festival of rock and metal music. more…

US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister says
Yahoo Entertainment

Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that... more…

Russia’s overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane
CNN

What would you do with an $80,000 bonus, more than quadruple the amount of an average annual salary? Or with $140,000 in debt relief? more…

Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting could bring unwelcome news for Trump
USA Today

The Federal Reserve's June meeting will mark Kevin Warsh's first as chair. He may need to deliver what is likely to be unwelcome news to the president. more…

Donald Trump's legacy rests in the hands of federal courts
USA Today

From immigration policy to elections and more, courts are poised to decide what President Donald Trump can accomplish in office. more…

How a British antiquities dealer made millions from an international looting network
CNN

Trusted by museums, auction houses and billionaire collectors, the late dealer Douglas Latchford is now among the art market’s most toxic names. more…

Website tracks protein meal deals for 171 cities in U.S. and Canada
Boing Boing

Lowtein is a simple website that geolocates you and tells you about the cheapest proteins available in your location. Here in Pittsburgh, for example, it informs me that Giant Eagle has a special on pork chops (56% blow the regional average price), Martin's F… more…

In 1980, 300 children collapsed at a marching band competition and no one knows why
Boing Boing

On Sunday, July 13, 1980, around 500 children from 11 marching bands gathered at the Hollinwell Showground near Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, for a Junior Brass and Marching Band competition. At about 10:30 am, band members began to collapse. Children … more…

Five men left a basketball game in 1978 and drove into a mystery
Boing Boing

The Yuba County Five were five young men from Yuba County, California, "each with mild intellectual disabilities or psychiatric conditions," who went missing after a college basketball game on February 24, 1978. Their car "was found abandoned in a remote area… more…

Oliver Sacks on the Necessity of Our Illusions
Themarginalian.org

"We need detachment... as much as we need engagement in our lives... transports that make our consciousness of time and mortality easier to bear." more…

The Seamstress Who Solved the Ancient Mystery of the Argonaut, Pioneered the Aquarium, and Laid the Groundwork for the Study of Octopus Intelligence
Themarginalian.org

"I armed myself with patience and courage, and only after several months managed to dissolve my doubts and see my research crowned with happy confirmation." more…

WATCH: World Cup fever sweeps US as global fans arrive
Abcnews.com

ABC News contributor Mike Muse discusses how international fans are experiencing the United States as World Cup matches draw crowds across the country. more…

WATCH: The phone call is having a comeback
Abcnews.com

Why some parents are introducing their kids to landlines and why some experts say it could be good for childhood development. more…

Atlanta’s city-owned grocery store is an oasis in its downtown food desert
Fast Company

If you followed New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s campaign, it may have been the first time you heard of the concept of a “city-owned grocery store.” The idea is novel but not new. Other big cities are also considering using the structure to bring grocery … more…

USAID disappeared. She built a coalition to feed Gaza and South Sudan
Fast Company

In January 2025, while helping to screen children for malnutrition in Sierra Leone, Navyn Salem received a phone call with dreadful news. The U.S. government would be freezing all global humanitarian aid, effective immediately. That’s not a welcome call wh… more…

The Tightwad-Spendthrift Marriage: How to Stop Fighting About Money
Artofmanliness.com

Ask any marriage counselor what couples fight about most, and money will be at or near the top of the list. Research backs up clinical experience: disagreements over finances are one of the strongest predictors of marital conflict, chronic stress, and divorce… more…

12 biggest Apple WWDC 2026 takeaways you need to know
Fox News

Apple WWDC 2026 unveiled Siri AI rebuilt with Google collaboration, iOS 27 for iPhone 11, faster apps and smarter parental controls across devices. more…

On the Front Lines of Delaney Hall, ICE’s Newark Prison
The New Yorker

The detention center was the first new facility to open under the second Trump Administration. Protesters won’t stop until it is shut down. Ian Frazier writes. more…

Scientists Find Intriguing Link Between Ozempic and Violent Behavior
Gizmodo.com

The same mechanisms that dampen people's cravings for food might also affect our tendency for violent behavior, new research suggests. more…

Alfredo Sauce Becomes the Latest Casualty in That Massive Powdered Milk Recall
Gizmodo.com

It turns out *a lot* of products use powdered milk. more…

Waymo Is Rolling Out a ‘Premier’ Subscription Plan as It Makes a Nationwide Case for Robotaxis
Gizmodo.com

Like robotaxis, the subscription is probably going to need some tweaking before it's ready for primetime. more…

‘Whalefall’ Is, Unfortunately, as Scientifically Accurate as Possible
Gizmodo.com

Turns out, those primal fears aren't as irrational as you'd hope they are. more…

These Recalled Soft Cheeses Could Contain Deadly Listeria, Health Officials Warn
Gizmodo.com

The outbreak has likely been ongoing since at least 2023, with more cases than have been detected. more…

Elon Musk Says He’s Not a Killer, Journalists Would Be Dead if He Were
Gizmodo.com

"Elon says all kinds of stuff all the time, I don’t worry about it much," the editor-in-chief of the Verge told Gizmodo. more…

Gas Prices Are Down as Market’s Clap and Repeat, ‘I Do Believe in the Iran Deal, I Do Believe in the Iran Deal’
Gizmodo.com

Line go up (as long as you believe). more…

Laifen’s 40% Personal-Care Blowout Is an Early Prime Day Deal Worth Clicking On
Gizmodo.com

Use the checkout code and upgrade your routines with premium hair dryers, razors, and electric toothbrushes. more…

The Hell-Raising Rocker Who Conquered Country Radio
The New Yorker

Koe Wetzel, who broke out a decade ago with a song about drunk driving, reintroduces himself on a new album, “The Night Champion,” Kelefa Sanneh writes. more…

Leave Your Airplane-Window Shades Open
The Atlantic

Only watching movies on the plane takes away from whatever magic is left in air travel. more…

When Robots Come for Dance
The Atlantic

I’ve seen the tech, and it’s impressive. But can they ever feel human? more…

The Data-Center Panic Is Overblown
The Atlantic

Critics are inflating the costs. more…

‘Can AI Do My Job?’ Is the Wrong Question
The Atlantic

Whether automation will make human workers obsolete depends on more than just how smart the AI is. more…

Cheap Thrills
The Atlantic

The whimsy, weirdness, and heartbreak of secondhand shopping more…

The Encounter
The Atlantic

A short story more…

El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
BBC News

An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures. more…

What even is food authenticity? Why we guard carbonara, and flatten chicken rice
Iza.ac

There is a peculiar theater to the internet’s culinary landscape, and if you spend enough time observing it, you will inevitably stumble into a warzone over authenticity. For example, no action incites internet fury faster than recipes of spaghetti carbonara … more…

AMD Stiffs Researcher $10k Bug Bounty
Gadgetreview.com

AMD's auto-updater downloaded software over insecure HTTP, letting attackers inject malware during updates before a 124-day delayed fix. more…

Claude Corps
Anthropic.com

We’re launching Claude Corps, a national fellowship program for people early in their careers who are passionate about extending the benefits of AI to communities across America. more…

Travel Locally, Where You Are
Www.ssp.sh

"Many people dream of traveling to faraway places to experience new culture and sightsee." more…

New way of making espresso with ultrasound
Unsw.edu.au

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have harnessed the power of ultrasonic sound waves to make espresso-strength coffee with room temperature water, cutting energy use by up to 75%. more…

Fudgetown, USA (2024)
Tastecooking.com

How a Michigan vacation town transformed the sweet into a nationwide tourist attraction more…

Peter Thiel's private society attendance list leaked via hard-coded HTML
Github.com

the dialog.org website plain html of 16 Jun 2026. Contribute to nzaki-dev/dialog development by creating an account on GitHub. more…

The U.S. Is Terrorizing Cuba to Make Rich Men Richer
Currentaffairs.org

There’s barely any pretense that Trump cares about Cuban democracy. This is about privatizing Cuba’s public assets and getting them into the hands of Trump’s cronies. more…