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NHTSA orders AV developers to stop interfering with first responders, citing a pattern of blocked emergency scenes. Deadline for solutions is end of month.

As the 2026 World Cup marks Ronaldo’s final appearance, Messi and Ronaldo invest in AI and health tech startups, while Salah sticks to traditional endorsements and real estate. A deep dive from WIRED.

Matthew Danzeisen, husband of Peter Thiel, preemptively sued flight attendant Stefanie Bojar after she alleged he threw cooler bags at her on a private jet, causing injury. She countersues.

Elon Musk announced X will send direct messages when Community Notes correct posts users interacted with, aiming to combat late misinformation warnings.

Discover the top 2 pickleball paddles of 2026: SLK Dauntless ($150) for beginners and Paddletek Honeyfoam TKO-X ($250) for experts, plus innovative alternatives.

WIRED tested 9 portable power stations from 268Wh to 6.4kWh. Find the best for camping, overlanding, drones, cold weather, and more. Includes specs, prices, and buying tips.

Over 2,000 government and university sites have been compromised by scammers using OnlyFans names. DMCA requests from creators are removing malicious pages from search results.

TechCrunch extends Startup Battlefield Australia applications to July 20. Pitch live at Stripe Tour Sydney for top prizes and a spot in Startup Battlefield 200. Free to apply.

Google’s Made by Google event is set for August 12 in NYC. Rumors suggest Pixel 11 with gold color, slimmer bezels, and possible 256GB base storage, leading to a higher price.

JWST finds an unexplained chemical signature at 5.113 micrometers on Pluto and Titan. No match in spectroscopic databases. Could redefine planetary science.