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U.S. Disables Tanker as Hormuz Blockade Risks Widen
U.S. forces disabled a tanker headed toward Iran after the blockade resumed, while Iran threatened wider energy disruption and Gulf states faced missile alerts.
Technology
The 20–80% Battery Rule Is Not a Law. Here’s What Actually Helps
Keeping a phone between 20% and 80% can reduce battery wear, but treating those numbers as hard boundaries can cost useful daily capacity without delivering a universal payoff.
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Technology
Threads Has 500 Million Users. Here’s How to Grow Now
A practical 2026 guide to growing on Threads using replies, topic tags, Communities, original posts and Threads Insights—without chasing empty engagement.
World
Gibraltar Border Fence Comes Down Under New EU-UK Deal
Gibraltar and Spain have removed the frontier fence under a new EU-UK treaty, easing daily crossings while shifting Schengen checks to the airport and port.
Business
Profit-First Startups Are Back. Here’s How to Launch One
A practical 2026 guide to launching a profitable startup by validating paid demand, setting break-even targets, protecting cash and scaling only what works.
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Argentina Stuns England Late to Reach World Cup Final
Argentina rallied from a late deficit to beat England 2-1 in Atlanta, setting up a World Cup final against Spain on Sunday.
Travel
TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry: Which One Should You Get?
Compare TSA PreCheck and Global Entry costs, benefits, application steps and family rules before choosing a trusted traveler program.
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Sports
World Cup Third-Place Match, Explained Before England-France
The 2026 World Cup third-place match sends the losing semifinalists to Miami before the Argentina-Spain final. Here is what the game decides and why it still matters.
Travel
What Does ‘Operated By’ Mean on a Plane Ticket?
Learn how codeshare flights work, how to identify the operating airline, and what to check for baggage, seats, loyalty credit and disruptions.
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United Raises 2026 Profit Outlook After Revenue Jumps 16%
United Airlines reported $17.7 billion in second-quarter revenue and raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $9-$11 despite a sharp increase in fuel costs.
Culture
7 Things That Absolutely Could Have Been an Email
A funny field guide to seven workplace meetings that never needed a conference room, video link or mandatory icebreaker.
Climate
NHC Tropical Development Odds: How to Read 20%, 40% and 80%
Here is how to read National Hurricane Center tropical development percentages, what they do and do not predict, and when to start checking local alerts.
Personal Finance
PROMISE Act on Social Security: What It Would Actually Do
The PROMISE Act is a new bipartisan proposal for Social Security solvency. Here is what it would do, what it would not do, and why the 2032 trust-fund date matters.
Culture
This Week's News in Memes: Clocks, Capes and Shutouts
This week's five trending stories, explained with original meme-style editorial illustrations: daylight saving time, The Batman Part II, the World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game and McDonald's Caesar Sauce.
Culture
The Week Washington Tried to Fix Time: 3 Original Political Cartoons
Three original PS News political cartoons satirize the daylight saving time vote, Social Security’s PROMISE Act and Trump’s teased primetime address.
Personal Finance
AC Bills Are Rising in the Heat. What Actually Helps?
A practical checklist for lowering air-conditioning costs during heat waves without ignoring heat-safety risks.
World
Cuba’s Socialist History, Year by Year: 1959–2026
Cuba’s socialist history from the 1959 revolution through the 2026 economic reforms, with every year placed in political, economic and international context.
Climate
Heat Index vs. WBGT: Which Forecast Number Should You Check?
Use heat index for how hot shade feels, WBGT for sun and exertion, and HeatRisk for planning around unusual or prolonged heat.
Business
JPMorgan Backs Philadelphia Shipbuilding With $24 Million
JPMorganChase is directing $24 million to Philadelphia shipbuilding, including a submarine facility expected to create 450 permanent jobs.
Sports
American League Shuts Out NL in 2026 MLB All-Star Game
The American League beat the National League 4-0 in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on July 14, with Cody Bellinger named MVP after a three-run first inning.