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Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped

Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".

Sparklines in Excel: The fastest way to visualize data without charts

Sparklines turn spreadsheet rows into instant visual trends without building traditional Excel charts.

I’ve tried nearly every iOS 27 feature, and these 3 are why I’m still excited about the update

I've spent a week testing iOS 27, and these are the three features that made the biggest difference to my everyday iPhone experience.

The Next Jordan Peele Movie Is a Little Closer to Reality

Jordan Peele has been MIA since 'Nope,' but thankfully, that may soon change.

Which 2021 EVs Have Depreciated The Most In 5 Years?

Electric cars are notorious for their steep depreciation rates, but some are worse than others. Here's which 2021 EVs are now the biggest bargains.

Netherlands v Sweden: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 1pm ET/6pm BST/3am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email JohnNetherlands: Verbruggen, Dumfries, van Dijk, van Hecke, van de Ven, Gravenberch, de Jong, Reijnders, Malen, Brobbey, Gakpo. Subs: Flekken, Roefs,...

Mideast Live Updates: Iranian Forces Say They Closed Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s military command blamed the U.S., saying it failed to prevent Israel from violating the cease-fire in Lebanon. Mediators in Pakistan said “technical talks” between the U.S. and Iran to end the war would be held on Sunday.

The Japanese SUV quietly redefining long-term ownership

A well-rounded Japanese SUV that just gets on with the job and feels built to last for the long haul.

Spider-Man Brand New day won't ever beat the best Spider-Man movie ever

Spider-Man: Brand New Day looks great, but ther's no way it will be as good as Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 from 2004 starring Tobey Maguire

You're using your NAS wrong if you aren't separating your data

The biggest mistake I made with my home network was putting all my data on one NAS

How Beatbot’s AI-Powered Pool Robots Are Changing Pool Care This Prime Day

Prime Day brings significant savings across Beatbot's AI-powered pool-care ecosystem, from the flagship AquaSense X and AquaSense 2 Ultra to the Sora Series and iSkim lineup.

Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Fighting, Several Cease-Fires Later

For the second time in two days, Lebanon was again at the center of whether the fragile U.S.-Iran deal would hold.

World Professional Association for Transgender Health Is Government’s New Target

WPATH’s advocacy has led to expanded insurance coverage for trans health care -- and now it’s in the crosshairs.

10 Things Trader Joe's Does Better Than Costco

Who says you can't compare apples and oranges? Trader Joe's and Costco may differ vastly, but some shoppers prefer TJ's more familiar, personalized approach.

Claude Guillemot, one of Ubisoft's co-founders, has died in a plane crash

The crash reportedly happened on an airstrip near the western coast of France on June 19.

Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit

One small change made Google Wallet so much better on my Pixel Watch

Express Pay makes Pixel Watch payments faster than your phone.

How to personalize the screensaver on your Kindle

Once you remove lockscreen ads and toggle on book covers, here's what else you can do to customize your Kindle's screensaver.

The Owner Of Marathon Gas Stations Is Making Diesel From Soybeans

One of America's largest gas station chains is pouring millions into turning soybeans into renewable biodiesel, and it makes sense once you see the numbers.

Dead Space, one of the best video game remakes ever, is just $6 on Steam right now

EA Motive's excellent 2023 remake of Visceral's Dead Space is just $6 on Steam right now during the EA Summer Sale.

RoboCop Finally Moves Forward – but Its New Hero Could Change Everything

MOVIE NEWS – Amazon MGM Studios’ long-planned RoboCop series has finally taken a major step forward after a long period of silence. New reports suggest that James Wan may not only serve as an executive producer, but could also direct several key...

How I turned an old Kindle into a slow-refresh security camera monitor

Door and peace.

Here’s the latest.

Did you know that your iPhone bursts on-screen fireworks when you call a person on their birthday?

Your iPhone now celebrates birthdays with on-screen fireworks during phone calls, and it's one of iOS 27's best undiscovered features.

Apple is permanently closing three stores today, here’s the list

Apple is permanently closing three stores in the United States later today. The company first announced the closures in April, impacting locations in Connecticut, Maryland, and California. Here’s the full list.

Widow's Bay director Hiro Murai answers our 7 biggest questions

"There were a lot of questions about whether this could be pulled off, which was really exciting," Murai tells Polygon.

Stop calling it a home server (you accidentally built a datacenter)

I started with a simple home server, and accidentally built a mini datacenter

Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received ‘dark money’ from ICE detention contractor

Report finds close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, which profits from anti-immigration crackdownJim Jordan is among the most famous names in this stretch of Ohio.The congressman and chair of the powerful House judiciary...

Apple Unveiled These Five New Apps Last Week

Apple last week unveiled five new apps, with four announced at WWDC 2026 alongside its upcoming fall software updates, one released in beta for developers, and one released independently by its subsidiary Claris. Siri AI App One of the...

Every new iOS 27 feature that’s worth knowing about

While it's not flashy like Apple’s new Siri AI and Apple Intelligence upgrades, there are still a number of additions to iOS 27 worth looking at.

The Trick That Turns Olive Garden Salads Into A Hearty Meal

If you're craving a salad while dining at Olive Garden but you're also hoping to not leave hungry, this simple trick will turn the dish into a hearty meal.

Spanish PM’s wife to stand trial on corruption charges and banned from leaving country

Begoña Gómez has been ordered to surrender her passport as her husband, Pedro Sánchez, says the case is politically motivatedA judge in Spain has ruled that the wife of socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez must stand trial on corruption charges...

6 Ryobi tools you didn’t know you needed this summer

Stay cool and finish jobs faster.

Sentencing of Palestine Action Defendants Marks a Dangerous Escalation

A committee representing them says “by taking direct action, they saved lives. That is not terrorism, it is a duty.”

Xbox Had Its Own Destiny-Like Shooter in the Works – Then It Threw It Away

With Destiny 2’s active development now over, fans are increasingly demanding Destiny 3, but it turns out Xbox once had something remarkably similar in the pipeline. ZeniMax Online Studios spent years building an online shooter codenamed Project...

At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

Two people were in critical condition after the Juneteenth shooting on the city’s South SideAt least 12 people in a crowd on a Chicago street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside the vehicle started shooting, police...

Bloodborne: It Runs Great on PlayStation 5, but Sony Does Not Care! [VIDEO]

FromSoftware’s game seems to be in the same situation as Demon’s Souls on PS3 – unless the Bloodborne remake ends up being a PlayStation 6 launch title…? Although PlayStation 5’s full backward compatibility with PlayStation 4 is a very welcome...

Where to find the Temple of Nachi Falls in Forza Horizon 6

Here's where you find the Temple of Nachi Falls in Forza Horizon 6, where you must visit to complete the "Temple of Zoom" daily challenge.

George Lucas Will Be In ‘Minions & Monsters’

Apparently, Lucas loves the Minions so much, Illumination decided to put him in 'Minions & Monsters.' Incredible.

Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Outsider, Could Be Colombia’s Next President

President Trump endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, the conservative presidential candidate in Sunday’s election who has strong U.S. ties.

Microsoft Secure Boot certificates expire June 27—here's what that means for your old PC

Most PCs should continue working fine, even if they don't receive the updated certificates.

Summer running essentials: my nine must-haves to staying cool while training for a half-marathon

These nine items make sweltering runs more manageable and save me from the treadmill’s torturous monotonySign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsNothing screams summer running quite like sweating...

Three Apple Stores in U.S. Are Permanently Closing Today

As previously announced, Apple is moving forward with permanently closing three of its retail stores in the U.S. today, including a unionized location. The locations that are closing on the evening of Saturday, June 20: Apple Trumbull in...

Trump Touts an Apple-Intel Agreement, and Intel Got Caught by Surprise!

TECH NEWS – The U.S. president seems to be stirring things up again, because one of the parties involved has reportedly reacted to his announcement. In a late-night Truth Social post, which effectively confirms long-circulating supply-chain...

ICE Halts Efforts to Open Several Immigration Jails

While the news is an important victory, the immigrant rights movement must continue to grow.

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dead after plane crash

Claude Guillemot, who co-founded Ubisoft in the 1980s with his brothers, has died in a plane crash

These 7 Car Parts And Fluids Typically Need Attention And Replacement By 100,000 Miles

Many cars feel fine past 100,000 miles, but hidden wear in key systems can quickly turn minor maintenance into major repair decisions if ignored.

Skip the new Camry and get this German luxury sedan for the same money

This sleek sports sedan is one of the best ways to spend $30k.

Home Automation: Simple vs Easy

We’ve been talking a bunch of home automation on the Podcast lately, and this week, in the Mailbag segment, a reader asked us about our setups. Neither Kristina nor I …read more

Steam’s New Military Sim Has You Spend 30 Minutes Loading A Big Cannon And It’s Awesome

The worst Steam Next Fest in recorded history also somehow features the best Next Fest demo I've ever played

Devs is still the perfect binge, and it's only gotten more relevant

Alex Garland's Devs is a brilliant sci-fi thriller that keeps getting better with age

‘They have all the power’: investigation finds that 93% of ICE arrests targeted Latinos

430 ICE street arrests filed over a five-month period were clustered in predominantly Latino communities across New Jersey and New YorkFederal agents have arrested hundreds of immigrants off New York and New Jersey streets in recent months in a...

Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’

His vaunted renovation of the Washington attraction has resulted in an algae bloom and peeling paintDonald Trump has blamed “vandalism” for “real problems” at Washington’s reflecting pool after an algae bloom in the wake of a $14.2m renovation of...

I finally added my PS5 and Xbox to Home Assistant (it was totally worth it)

Home Assistant has no limits.

Dupe Detective: Walmart Twist & Shout Cookies Vs Oreo

Oreos have long dominated the cookie aisle, but Walmart's Twist & Shout cookies promise a similar experience for less. We tried both to see which snack is best.

Celebrating KPop Demon Hunters, the animated masterpiece that united the world

A year ago, Netflix and Sony Animation's KPop Demon Hunters became an overnight sensation, uniting audiences across generations.

Car manufacturers are ditching Android Auto in 2026: Here's why

Car buyers love Android Auto. Automakers? Not so much.

What's The Best Car For Your Dog?

What kinds of creature comforts would your creature find comfortable?

Claude Guillemot, Ubisoft Co-Founder, Dies in Air Crash at 69

Claude Guillemot, one of the five Guillemot brothers who founded Ubisoft, has died in an air crash at the age of 69, Bloomberg reports. The French businessman was not only part of the creation of the publisher that would grow into a global video...

Scientists Propose Black Holes Don’t Exist, Are Something Much Stranger

A seismic wave from the 2011 Tohoku-Oki earthquake bounced off the Earth’s core and hit Japan from below, shifting the entire mainland a quarter-inch eastward.

Nintendo's Switch eShop update arrives 9 years too late

The latest Switch system update patches out the store's notorious lag, but why now?

Control Resonant Hands-On: Giving One Of The Most Consistently Surprising Developers The Benefit Of The Doubt

Remedy Entertainment refines its creepypasta world-building in a more conventional action-RPG

Louisiana pastor sentenced to 80 years for sexually molesting two boys

Terry Reed, found guilty of rape and molestation of a juvenile, called ‘utter failure of a man’ by victim’s motherA suburban New Orleans religious pastor has been sentenced to 80 years’ imprisonment after being convicted of sexually molesting two...

‘I’ve finally found God without all the extras’: behind the surge in people converting to Progressive Judaism

Despite an increase in antisemitism and anti-Jewish feeling in the UK, adult conversions are on the riseFor Elizabeth Arif-Fear, there was no single moment when she realised she wanted to be Jewish. “It was just a journey over time,” she says.The...

US treasury chief urged Trump not to host ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, book says

Suggestion that Scott Bessent so described a world leader included in Regime Change, by New York Times reportersScott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, advised Donald Trump not to host Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, having called the...

10 Affordable Organizers At Target To Take Back Your Messy Kitchen

A messy, disorganized kitchen can be enough to turn many people off from cooking at home, which is why these affordable organizers from Target are so great.

Gaza Soccer Player Who Dreamed of Competing in World Cup Can Now Barely Watch It

Mohammed Khaled Afana suffered a life-changing injury while attempting to obtain flour from an aid distribution point.

Trump May Be Drawing Down Iran War, But He’s Demanding Billions More for Bombs

The GOP is souring on Trump’s $1.5 trillion military budget as the president pushes for yet another reconciliation bill.

A 175-Year-Old Shipwreck, Lots of Booze and a Korean Island’s Quest to Survive

A South Korean island is reviving a long‑forgotten episode involving a French whaler as a wine festival, in an effort to stay relevant.

72 Years Later, America's Answer To 'Godzilla' Just Got A Huge Upgrade

The beasts shall reign over the Earth.

Kenan and Kel hunt for classic games and find their childhoods

The SNL, All That, and Good Burger stars head to New York City to talk childhood nostalgia and video games on Polygon's Shelf Quest.

Fifth Gear Classic's Full-Length Episode YouTube Playlist Revisits The Excellent Cars And Fashion Of The Early 2000s

If your weekend calendar is looking bleak and your hunger for nostalgic car content is strong, I suggest spending some time watching old "Fifth Gear" episodes.

Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies In Plane Crash

The 69-year-old Ubisoft co-founder is one of two reported victims, alongside the operator and owner of the aircraft

Instacart is testing camera-ready AI shopping carts that sound convenient, but equally scary

Instacart's Caper Carts bring fast checkout, coupons, and loyalty perks to Weis stores, but their cameras, location tracking, and in-aisle ads make the grocery cart feel like a data machine.

Toy Story 5 proves Pixar's biggest sequel problem isn't going away

Toy Story 5 repeats Toy Story 4's mistake in regard to its supporting cast, giving many of the core characters nothing to do

China’s Ministry of State Security Accuses ‘Spy Turtles and Spy Fish’ of Stealing Sensitive Marine Data

It all seems a bit fishy to us.

Shipping remains far below prewar levels in the Strait of Hormuz.

A preliminary U.S.-Iran deal took steps to reopen the vital waterway, but traffic remains erratic.

Nothing's budget brand CMF won't be releasing a new phone this year

CMF by Nothing won't be able to release a follow-up to the Phone Pro 2 this year.

Jordan Peele’s Next Movie Finally Moves Forward After Four Years

MOVIE NEWS – It has been four years since Jordan Peele last directed a feature, Nope, and his next film has repeatedly slipped off the release calendar since then. There is finally positive news now, as Puck News reports that Peele has completed...

After Andy Burnham’s Win, the UK Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics

The governing Labour Party may oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer in favor of the more popular Andy Burnham — who will still face all the same challenges.

Jio Platforms files for India’s largest-ever IPO, with nearly $3 billion earmarked for debt repayment

Jio Platforms, the digital and telecom arm of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, filed its draft red herring prospectus with India’s securities regulator on Friday for what would be the country’s largest initial public offering. The filing covers...

The UK will scan asylum-seekers’ faces for age checks—despite knowing the tech is flawed

Tests of age-verification technology show the risks of life-altering errors.

Is It Dangerous To Drink Water From A Plastic Bottle Left In A Hot Car?

A car's interior and the things in it heat up quickly in the sun, and drinking 150-degree water might be unpleasant. But is it actually harmful?

The Repair Nightmare that are Smart Rings

In the quest to make every wearable device ‘smart’, a lot of electronics along have to be crammed in very small spaces, along with ways to make them resistant to …read more

Steam Next Fest demos, a Virtual Boy-inspired shooter and other new indie games worth checking out

Steam Next Fest demos, a Virtual Boy-inspired shooter and other new indie games worth checking out.

Make Trader Joe's Butter Almond Thins 10x Better With One Sweet Addition

Trader Joe's has tons of delicious snacks, and you can make them even better when you add creative toppings -- like this Butter Almond Thins combo.

OpenAI wants an all-knowing personal AI agent for everyone on Earth

OpenAI is framing personal AGI as the mass-market endpoint of its AI race, but it still has to explain price, access, safeguards, and how an all-knowing assistant would work for everyone.

Daniel Craig’s Narnia Role Could Finally Push Him Beyond James Bond

MOVIE NEWS – Daniel Craig is set to play Andrew Ketterley in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, and the character could hardly be further removed from James Bond. After nearly 15 years as 007, Craig’s new role may finally prove...

VocabOwl is the viral vocabulary test making word nerds question everything

VocabOwl’s viral vocabulary test turns 100 multiple-choice questions into a shareable estimate of your English word knowledge, but the clever scoring system still leaves room for guessing and uncertainty.

Game Change

New York City’s temporary transformation by the Knicks’ resurgence offers a glimpse of a kinder, more connected world.

Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home

There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

Everyday Robovac Champions—Roborock Qrevo S Pro & QV 35A Head to Head

Two robovacs worthy of your consideration this Prime Day.

Netflix’s New Crime Thriller Takes a Major Step Forward – This Dark Forest Mystery Is Coming Together

MOVIE NEWS – Fans of slow-burn mystery thrillers have a major new Netflix series to watch, as production on The God of the Woods, the adaptation of Liz Moore’s critically acclaimed novel, is now gathering real momentum. The book spent 38 weeks on...

ShinyHunters published 45GB of Madison Square Garden data, including facial recognition surveillance records

The cybercrime group ShinyHunters has published 45 gigabytes of data stolen from Madison Square Garden Entertainment after the company missed a June 15 ransom deadline. The dump includes facial recognition surveillance records, internal threat...

A Court Case Reveals Some of Tim Hortons’ Secrets

The doughnut and coffee chain has an elaborate system for raising prices and making sure loyal customers pay for their rewards.

If You Remember This Flavorful Old-School Gum, You Probably Grew Up In The '90s

This vintage candy is indeed discontinued, and folks definitely miss it. The good news is that there may still be a way to sample it once again.

NYT Pips hints, answers for June 20, 2026

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Wharton researchers coined ‘cognitive surrender’ to describe what happens when people let AI think for them

A pair of Wharton researchers have put a name to something that many AI users have quietly started doing: letting chatbots make their decisions for them. Steven Shaw and Gideon Nave published a study in January titled “Thinking, Fast, Slow, and...

NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for June 20, 2026

Answers to each clue for the June 20, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 20, 2026

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.