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The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists – AP News

29 Photos That Remind You How Fast Time Really Moves – Ned Hardy

If you want a window AC that actually feels like an upgrade instead of a compromise, this is incredibly quiet, uses far less electricity than traditional units, cools large rooms quickly, and its unique U-shaped design lets you still open your window for fresh air – Amazon

Measles Cases Hit New Record in U.S., as Vaccination Rates Wane – NYTimes

LeBron James Picks His Next and Final Team at a Bargain-Basement Price: The 76ers – ESPN

Hawaiian Roll Packs Have a Game-Changing Feature People Are Just Discovering (Perfect for Summer!) – The Kitchn

Cardiologists Say Adding This Quick Test Gives a Clearer Picture on Cholesterol Levels – Archive.ph

Trump imposes ‘sweeping’ new tariffs on 60 trade partners as global duties expire – CNBC

29 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

If you’re on your feet all day, these insoles are absolutely worth it—they provide firm support that dramatically reduces foot fatigue and are one of those rare products that nurses and tradespeople all seem to agree actually live up to the hype. – Amazon

The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend – The Conversation

A nation of bald eagle fans pulls for Jackie’s comeback – USA Today

Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere – Archive.ph

So is the lettuce bad or not? – Archive.ph

A Cadillac Escalade EV Is One Way To Lose Nearly $50,000 After Just 13K Miles – Carscoops

Therapist’s one-minute trick can stop your brain from always jumping to the worst-case scenario – Upworthy

20 Fascinating Photos That Deserve a Closer Look – Ned Hardy

If you spend time on a patio or campsite, this is absolutely worth it—it creates a mosquito-free zone without sprays or strong odors, making it one of the few gadgets that actually works. – Amazon

How Netflix Broke TV’s Most Important Promise – Slate

Love her or hate her, Sophie Cunningham won’t be ignored – ESPN

Trump Approves Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Big Win for Kingdom – WSJ

The Meltiest Burger Cheeses, Tested and Ranked – Food & Wine

FDA panel backs easier access to peptides – NPR

29 Incredible Pieces of Art Worth Slowing Down For – Ned Hardy

If you need a lunch box that can actually keep your food cold through a long workday, this is hard to beat—it’s durable, well insulated, and one of the most consistently recommended options for everyday use. – Amazon

Meet Jimothy, the ‘Silly and Round’ Creature Taking Over Instagram Feeds – NYTimes

Leaked Document Shows the Surveillance Tech at ICE’s Fingertips – 404 Media

FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified – Ars Technica

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Mom Breaks Down Crying as Photo Is Shown in D4vd Murder Case Hearing – People

Which NATO Countries Boosted Defense Spending the Most in 2025? – Visual Capitalist

So, What Might Elon Musk’s AI Version of The Odyssey Look Like? – Vanity Fair

The Fake Influencers Selling Wellness on Your Feed – NYTimes

Today’s Internet Rabbit Hole – Ned Hardy

The perfect everyday glasses—thick, durable tempered glass, stack neatly to save cabinet space, and have that timeless European café look that somehow makes even a glass of water feel better. – Amazon

29 Reasons We Loved the 2026 World Cup – The Ringer

America needs to stop getting shocked by Chinese AI – Archive.ph

How AI is supercharging drug development – Axios

Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here’s what to know – AP News

Teen Actor Kaylee Hottle Has Died in a Car Accident – Teen Vogue

Could You Survive Stalin’s Great Terror? – Ned Hardy

If you’re serious about quitting smoking, this is one of those rare books that helps many people change how they think about cigarettes instead of relying on willpower alone. – Amazon

The best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR’s staff – NPR

I’ve studied friendship for 10 years: 4 questions to move beyond small talk and make new friends – CNBC

French lawmakers approve social media ban for children under 15 – France 24

Crushing crowds turn Yosemite into DISNEY – Archive.is

Ranked: The World’s Longest-Living Countries in 2026 and 2100 – Visual Capitalist

Scammers Are Using FaceTime to Pose As Apple Support Reps – Lifehacker

20 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

If you grill or smoke food regularly, this is one of those tools you’ll wonder how you lived without—it gets charcoal blazing fast without lighter fluid, chimneys, or the lingering chemical smell. – Amazon

How much did it cost to attend the 2026 World Cup? 7 fans shared their receipts – NYTimes

Disturbing Runaway Slave Ads From the 19th Century Capture the Struggle for Freedom – Rare Historical Photos

Engineer behind buckled high-rise says crucial reinforcing steel was ‘never installed’ – Gothamist

China’s Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic. – BBC News

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami for rape and trafficking charges in the UK – CBS News

24 Memes About Our Unhealthy Relationship With Our Phones – Ned Hardy

If you want the best portable AC out there, this one cools faster, runs quieter, and the dual-hose design is far more efficient than the typical single-hose units. – Amazon

All the Cool Kids Are Birding – Archive.ph

I Got a Beard Transplant So I’d Be Taken Seriously at Work – The Cut

Sinaloa Cartel Kingpin ‘El Mayo’ Sentenced to Life in Prison – WSJ

24 Memes About Our Unhealthy Relationship With Our Phones – Ned Hardy

The Odyssey Backlash Failed Tremendously – Wired

What the FIRE Movement Gets Right About Modern Work, Hustle Culture – Archive.ph

5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

Unlike a regular fan that mostly blows air in one direction, this is designed to create a vortex that circulates air throughout the entire room, resulting in more even temperatures and better overall airflow rather than just a breeze on your face – Amazon

GTA 6 is on track for “the strongest pre-order campaign ever recorded” and up to $5 billion in sales by “the end of launch week,” analysts say – GamesRadar

21 Incredible Pieces of Art Worth Slowing Down For – Ned Hardy

Why Microsoft’s $80 Billion Xbox Bet Backfired – WSJ

Mississippi homeowners blame a noisy data center plant for sleepless nights. The mayor’s advice? “Consider selling.” – CBS News

Darker Mornings, Brighter Evenings: What Permanent Daylight Saving Time Would Look Like Across the U.S. – TIME

34 Photos That Will Unlock Long Forgotten Memories – Ned Hardy

Blackout curtains help keep your home noticeably cooler by blocking sunlight and reducing the amount of heat that enters through your windows, easing the load on your air conditioner. – Amazon

U.S. military will test service members’ testosterone levels, Pete Hegseth says – NBC News

How Cops Use Flock to Track People, Not Cars – Archive.ph

The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists – AP News

‘The Odyssey’ Backlash Failed Tremendously – Wired

How to Recognize and Deal With High-Conflict People – Art of Manliness

Engineer identifies and explains every ’90s computer seen in Jurassic Park – Ars Technica

23 Fascinating Photos That Deserve a Closer Look – Ned Hardy

I never realized how useful over-the-door organizers were until I got one—they’re an easy way to add a ton of storage without taking up any extra space. – Amazon

The terrifying rise of schoolboys making AI girlfriends. Boys as young as 12 are now in romantic ‘relationships’ with chatbots – Telegraph

The U.S. launches another wave of strikes on Iran as the Hormuz standoff intensifies – NPR

The American E.V. Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the U.S. Auto Industry With It? – NYTimes

How Texas Police Spent $4.5 Million on Four Chevy Tahoes – The Drive

Meta used AI to tag workers who took leave to be laid off, lawsuit claims – The Guardian

Today’s Internet Rabbit Hole – Ned Hardy

These resistance bands have been one of the best investments I’ve made for overcoming shoulder pain, letting me build strength, improve mobility, and gradually rehab my shoulders without putting them under heavy stress – Amazon

The Anti-Sunscreen Movement Is Coming for You – Men’s Health

Mathematicians are closing in on the hidden order inside chaos – Scientific American

Let’s build a children’s public internet – Archive.ph

US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday – AP News

Chinese users of AI-powered companion bots have bid heart-rending farewells to their virtual buddies as national regulations took effect Wednesday – Yahoo News

Meet the Contenders—and Pretenders—for NBA Ownership in Las Vegas – The Ringer

Cigarettes are back in vogue. How did this happen? – Archive.ph

15 Fascinating Photos That Show Everyday Life in 1941 – Ned Hardy

Just bought this, it’s ridiculously cute, gives off a soft warm glow, is rechargeable with touch-controlled dimming, and the squishy silicone design somehow makes it equal parts night light, stress toy, and conversation piece – Amazon

New York Enacts Nation’s First Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers – NYTimes

‘If we die, we die together’: wife of Ryanair passenger almost sucked through window speaks – The Guardian

Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed or under investigation nationwide, CDC says – NBC News

OpenAI is breaking Silicon Valley’s unwritten code. That’s why Apple is so angry. – Business Insider

Why Gen Z is nostalgic for a world it never knew – Big Think

Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity – BBC News

25 Memes That Say “Welcome to Parenthood” Louder Than Words – Ned Hardy

If you cook at all, grab some Black Tellicherry peppercorns—they’re one of those small upgrades that make everything from steak to scrambled eggs taste noticeably better. – Amazon

The Superrich Aren’t Just Buying Mansions—They Want the Entire Block – WSJ

Spotify expands its AI push with a ChatGPT-like music assistant – TechCrunch

Extremely rare cancer striking kids in rich SoCal city takes worrying turn — as possible cause emerges – New York Post

Ranked: The Best Countries for Quality of Life in 2026 – Visual Capitalist

US ‘whites-only’ towns spread to Wales – The Telegraph

The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists – AP News

23 Companies That Prove Big Business Isn’t Always Bad – Ned Hardy

This is one of those rare products that’s far better than its price suggests. It’s incredibly bright, USB-C rechargeable, well-built, and the flashlight that is recommend to anyone who wants a dependable everyday light. – Amazon

How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies – NYTimes

Disable autoplay and infinite scroll or risk massive fines, EU tells Meta – Ars Technica

Peter Thiel and other tech billionaires are publicly shielding their children from the products that made them rich – Fortune

A tourist was seriously injured after a bison tossed them about 8 feet into the air in Yellowstone National Park – Reddit

Georgia family says they’re forced to sell home to help power AI data centers: “It’s theft” – CBS News

25 Everyday Memes That Hit a Little Too Close to Home – Ned Hardy

If you spend all day at a desk, this is a surprisingly worthwhile upgrade—it keeps your legs moving, feels great under your feet, and makes long hours sitting noticeably more comfortable. – Amazon

Not 300 miles, not 250 miles: These EVs have the worst range in 2026 – Engadget

‘Moana’ Capsizes With $95M WW Opening – Deadline

12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger – CBS News

How to Recognize and Deal With High-Conflict People – Art of Manliness

The One Thing Everyone in America Can Agree On? Costco – WSJ

20 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

These pliers are one of those tools that instantly make every other pair of pliers feel outdated, with a self-locking grip, incredibly smooth adjustment, and rock-solid German craftsmanship that makes any job easier. – Amazon

He Earns $33 an Hour as a Costco Cashier. Now He’s a Millionaire. – WSJ

35 Simple Survival Tips That Could Make All the Difference – Ned Hardy

Data Center Emits Constant Screeching Noise Directly Into Man’s House – Yahoo

South Korea to spend $1T on more memory chip production and humanoid robots – Ars Technica

John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement – AP News

We Are Living in a ‘ChatGPT Flyer Pandemic’ – 404 Media

28 Throwback Photos That’ll Make You Say, “Wow, I Remember That!” – Ned Hardy

Best Ice Cream Scoop Ever! It glides through even hard-frozen ice cream with almost no effort, makes perfectly round scoops every time, and just feels incredibly well-made. – Amazon

11 Rounds of IVF, $250,000, and No Baby – Archive.ph

Why Every Remaining Team Will—and Won’t—Win the World Cup – The Ringer

New sodium metal battery design charges in just 4 minutes and retains its capacity for years – Live Science

Meta’s Social Media Empire Is Under Siege. Its Plan for the Future Is to Watch You Even More Closely – Gizmodo

I believe there have only been five truly ethical NBA champions in the last 25 years: teams that don’t need an asterisk by their title. – The Pudding

Canadian boy, 11, died from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth – CNN

Don’t Send Checks Through the Mail. Just Don’t. – NYTimes

A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy

If you want a smart home that just works without relying on the cloud, the Home Assistant Green is the easiest way to get started with fast, local control and endless automation possibilities. – Amazon

China Defies US Restrictions and Builds the World’s Fastest Supercomputer – Wired

Anthropic’s Mythos 5 gets a limited carveout from US restrictions – Business Insider

The thinking style that makes people vulnerable to extremism – Psyche

When You Gaze Into the AI Slop, the AI Slop Also Gazes Into You – Gizmodo

Are Crows Really Our Friends? – Audubon

What Split-Brain Patients Reveal About Consciousness – MIT Press Reader

35 People Reveal the Exact Moment They Realized They Married the Wrong Person – Ned Hardy

The $15 upgrade that makes your pillows last years longer – Amazon

Think your parent is neurodivergent? Here’s what you need to know – The Guardian

South Korea plans to train entire military as “drone warriors” – Ars Technica

Scientists Think They’ve Uncovered the 15-Million-Year-Old Origin of Laughter – 404 Media

Mow a series of lawns as efficiently as you can. We will publish the analysis in a few weeks. – The Pudding

Nearly 1,000 Actors, Agents and More Sign Open Letter Against ‘Major Studio’ Demanding Child Actors Allow Their Voices to Be Used for AI – Variety