Best Buy's "Black Friday in July" sale offers significant discounts on various Kindle e-readers, including the Paperwhite, Kids, Colorsoft, and Scribe models. Other tech deals include a free Pixel Watch 2 with a refurbished Pixel 7, Ring security bundles, and a Gooloo Air Duster.
Andy Burnham has entered 10 Downing Street as the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, receiving warm congratulations from world leaders like Macron, Merz, von der Leyen, Meloni, Trump, Zelenskyy, and Albanese. However, international media largely focused on the immense challenges he faces, including economic instability and fiscal constraints.
Immigration agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, within a week. These killings, part of a broader pattern of militarized enforcement, have ignited widespread grief and outrage, leading to protests and calls for independent investigations and accountability from ICE and DHS.
Michael Cohen, formerly Donald Trump's lawyer and a key witness against him, revealed in a 77 WABC interview that he has reconciled with Trump. Cohen cited a shared sense of betrayal and backlash from the left over his comments as reasons for the renewed relationship.
The temporary ban on the Punjabi film 'Satluj', depicting alleged extrajudicial killings during Punjab's militancy, has stirred painful memories for families claiming loved ones disappeared or died in fake encounters. Victims' relatives advocate for the film's screening to acknowledge this historical chapter.
Kobo's Libra Colour e-reader, recently priced at $259.99, is now available for $229.99 at Best Buy and Target. This deal makes it a strong alternative to Amazon's Kindle, offering a color display, waterproofing, physical page-turning buttons, and greater file format support.
Amazon adds AI-driven recaps and an 'Ask this Book' chatbot to newer Kindles and iOS apps, but faces criticism from authors and publishers over potential copyright infringements without prior licensing.
Amazon's Prime Day event is concluding, offering significant discounts on a wide range of tech gadgets including smart home devices, e-readers, headphones, and tablets. Deals include Amazon Echo devices, Philips Hue smart bulbs, various Kindle models, Apple AirPods, and iPads, with some products reaching their lowest prices.
Ben Duckett's rapid 113 and Jacob Bethell's unbeaten 74 helped England reach 223/2, trailing New Zealand by 215 overnight. England's fightback, led by Ben Stokes' bowling, kept the tourists to 438 all out after a strong start.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 offers budget-friendly deals under $100, featuring discounts on tech essentials like fitness trackers, power banks, earbuds, and streaming devices. WIRED highlights top picks such as the Fitbit Charge 6, Anker Laptop Power Bank, and Kindle.
WIRED highlights top Prime Day tech deals on gadgets, including earbuds, Kindles, and laptops. The article also features deals on Samsung, Lenovo, and B&H Photo products, with a focus on affordable college laptops and digital notebooks like the Kindle Scribe.
Polish PM Donald Tusk cautioned against a political conflict with Ukraine, calling it a strategic mistake. This follows Poland revoking Zelenskyy's top honor after he supported renaming a unit after nationalists who massacred Poles in WWII. Meanwhile, Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel supplies in Crimea have led to civilian gas sales suspension.
Escalating Middle East conflict renews focus on energy security and logistics, accelerating global transition to renewables as nations diversify from fossil fuels and chokepoint reliance.
Serena and Venus Williams will reunite for the Wimbledon Championships after receiving a wildcard for the women's doubles. Serena, returning after a four-year retirement, and Venus, who has competed since 1994, will partner for the first time since 2018.
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A new generation of young Socceroos, exemplified by Nestory Irankunda, is rekindling the sense of wonder and possibility last seen in the 2006 World Cup squad. Despite not yet reaching the status of past greats, this fearless team, with an average age of 24.6, is showing promise and a new World Cup formula.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Russia on Russia Day, pledging "unwavering support" and stating that North Korea would "always stand together with the Russian Federation." He described the bilateral relationship as strengthening into "sincere and devoted relations of comradely trust and alliance."
Amazon is rolling out its "Story So Far" feature to Kindle devices and some app versions, offering summaries of key plot points and characters to help readers re-engage with books after a break. The feature is available for thousands of English titles in the US but not yet for Android app users or older devices.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has called for increased penalties for littering and fly-tipping, including raising fixed penalty notices to £5,000 and mandatory fines for commercial offenses. The party also proposed a national action day and stricter regulations for fast food outlets.
Google has launched Googlebook, a new AI-powered laptop platform that runs on Android. It features AI-first capabilities like Magic Pointer and promises desktop-grade apps, though it won't replace Chromebooks.
Former Nigerian Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, was arrested in Kaduna after being sentenced to 75 years for laundering 33.8 billion naira ($24.6M) linked to hydroelectric projects. This highlights Nigeria's struggle with high-profile corruption cases, which often face lengthy delays and low conviction rates.
Amazon is ending support for older Kindle models on May 20, prompting users to jailbreak their devices to bypass software restrictions and customize functionality. Jailbreaking allows for custom fonts, screensavers, and alternative reading apps, but carries risks and may violate Amazon's terms of service.
A bonfire of red tape to unleash investment and complete stalled projects across Vietnam may drive economic expansion but is unlikely to offset the damage caused by US tariffs and the fuel crisis which have threatened the country’s growth ambitions. Vietnam’s Communist Party General-Secretary and President To Lam, the most powerful leader in a generation, has set an annual growth target of 10 per cent until 2030 to galvanise a nation whose ponderous bureaucracy has snarled private investment and...
Bordeaux Bègles defeated Bath 40-26 in a thrilling Champions Cup semi-final at Stade Chaban-Delmas to set up a final against Leinster in Bilbao. The French side's influential half-backs Maxime Lucu (18 points) and Matthieu Jalibert, along with wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey, proved decisive. Will Muir scored two tries for Bath, who were competitive throughout but ultimately fell short despite a valiant effort.
