Personal Finance
Sales Tax Holiday 2026: Check These Dates Before You Shop
A practical 2026 back-to-school sales tax holiday checklist covering key dates, price caps, online orders, returns and receipt mistakes before families shop.
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Culture
The Odyssey Movie: What to Know Before You Choose IMAX
Christopher Nolan's Homer adaptation opens July 17, making format choice, runtime and tone the useful questions before buying tickets.
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Cartoons
EU Tells Google to Open Android. The Gate Has Paperwork.
An original PS News cartoon about the EU ordering Google to give rival AI assistants fairer Android access and share anonymized search data with eligible competitors.
Personal Finance
Used Car Recall Check: 5 Steps Before You Buy
Before buying a used car, run the VIN through NHTSA, check title and salvage history, inspect for flood clues, and get an independent mechanic involved.
Travel
FAA Ground Stop: What It Means for Your Flight
An FAA ground stop can hold flights at their departure airports. Here is how to check your trip, what the term means, and when refund rules may matter.
Personal Finance
Student Loan Autopay Discount: Who Should Enroll Before September 30
Federal student loan borrowers have until September 30, 2026, to enroll in autopay for a temporary 1% interest-rate discount. Here is who qualifies, what to check first, and when autopay may not be the right move.
Sports
The Open Cut Line: How 70 and Ties Make the Weekend
A quick guide to how The Open Championship cut line works, why it moves during Round 2, and what viewers should check before weekend play.
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Japan's Physical AI Push: What Nvidia and Fujitsu Are Building
Fujitsu and major Japanese robotics companies are exploring physical AI systems with Nvidia technology. Here is what the July 16 announcement means, and what remains uncertain.
World
Trump Address Tonight: What to Watch Before 9 p.m.
What is confirmed before President Trump's July 16 prime-time address, what remains unclear, and what to watch after the speech starts.
Technology
AI Jobs Letter: What Economists Are Actually Asking For
More than 200 economists and AI researchers signed a statement urging policymakers to prepare for AI's economic effects. The practical issue is not whether every job disappears, but whether institutions can adapt before disruption becomes harder to manage.
Climate
Tropical Storm Elida Could Become a Hurricane. Here's What to Check
Tropical Storm Elida had 60 mph winds late July 15 and could become a hurricane by early Friday. Here is what travelers and marine users should monitor next.
Science
Perseid Meteor Shower 2026: When to Watch and What to Check
The 2026 Perseid meteor shower runs from July 17 to August 24 and peaks August 12-13. Here is when to watch, where to look, and what can improve your chances.
Travel
United's Empty-Middle-Seat Row: What Travelers Should Check
United's new A321XLR Economy Plus row removes the middle-seat passenger and adds a shared table. Here is what travelers should know before paying extra.
World
Darline Graham Is Now a Senator. Here Are the Next Election Dates.
Darline Graham has been sworn in to finish Lindsey Graham's Senate term. The next key dates are July 21, August 11, a possible August 25 runoff and the November 3 general election.
World
Todd Blanche Hearing: What Happens Next for the AG Nomination
Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation hearing continues with a second Senate Judiciary session. Here are the issues senators raised and what to watch next.
ClimateNew
Canada Wildfire Smoke: Check Air Quality Before Going Outside
Wildfire smoke is spreading across parts of the Midwest and Northeast on July 16, 2026. Check AirNow, reduce outdoor exertion, and watch symptoms if AQI rises.
Technology
The 20–80% Battery Rule Is Not a Law. Here’s What Actually Helps
The 20–80% charging rule can help preserve battery health, but 80% is not a magic cutoff. Here is when to use a charge limit, when to charge fully, and what matters most.
WorldNew
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
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.