Saturday/Samedi July/Juillet 4, 2026

Currently Writing, Coding, Working and listening to Music…

Maintenant Je fais de l’écriture, je code, je travaille, et j’écoute de la musique…

Hometown hero Derani ‘can’t describe’ excitement ahead of Interlagos [FIA WEC]

https://www.fiawec.com/en/news/hometown-hero-derani-can-t-describe-excitement-ahead-of-interlagos/13660

NEW ISSUE: Exclusive KSI interview, football’s celebrity owners, Harry Redknapp on Snoop Dogg, NY Cosmos, Leah Williamson and Antonin Panenka, plus Michail Antonio Q&A [Four Four Two]

https://www.fourfourtwo.com/team/new-issue-exclusive-ksi-interview-footballs-celebrity-owners-harry-redknapp-on-snoop-dogg-ny-cosmos-leah-williamson-and-antonin-panenka-plus-michail-antonio-q-and-a

Fiat Has a Radical Plan to Replace Big Cars With Tiny EVs [AutoBlog]

https://www.autoblog.com/news/fiat-has-a-radical-plan-to-replace-big-cars-with-tiny-evs

TEAM PEUGEOT TOTALENERGIES SHOWED RESILIENCE DURING A PARTICULARLY DEMANDING EDITION OF THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS [Peugeot Sport]

https://peugeot-sport.com/en/2026/06/14/team-peugeot-totalenergies-showed-resilience-during-a-particularly-demanding-edition-of-the-24-hours-of-le-mans/

70 Years of Passion — The Future Starts Now [Alpine]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KdyLpkdX6Q

全員プロレーサーなのに!?誰が演技上手いか決定戦!|GAZOO Racing [TOYOTA GAZOO Racing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkPvvhm9ytM

SILVERSTONE LOWDOWN: All the key moments as Leclerc returns to the top and Antonelli’s challenge unravels [Formula 1]

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/silverstone-lowdown-all-the-key-moments-as-leclerc-returns-to-the-top-and-antonellis-challenge-unravels.6kCxY1c6wfyosTscwMV01M

PlayStation’s Physical Media-Free Future Isn’t Just Concerning, It’s Offensive [IGN]

https://www.ign.com/articles/playstations-physical-media-free-future-isnt-just-concerning-its-offensive

France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts [BBC Sport]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn4dpd11v1eo

USMNT's Balogun has red card suspended; Trump asked FIFA to review [ESPN]

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49277378/usmnt-folarin-balogun-red-card-suspended-belgium

The first message from the boss 🎙️💛 [AL-Nassr FC English]

https://x.com/AlNassrFC_EN/status/2073854691050463359

One Last Chance for Mason Mount [The Busby Babe]

https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com/general/35196/one-last-chance-for-mason-mount

Haaland’s father: “Everybody wants to play for Real Madrid” [Real Madrid]

https://www.managingmadrid.com/109832/haalands-quotes-real-madrid-2026-world-cup

Arsenal to sell Leandro Trossard to Besiktas [The Short Fuse]

https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com/arsenal-transfer-rumors-and-news/37180/arsenal-to-sell-leandro-trossard-to-besiktas

2026 World Cup, Round of 16: Portugal vs. Spain; USA vs. Belgium [We Ain’t Got No History]

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-international-duty/169986/2026-world-cup-round-of-16-portugal-vs-spain-usa-vs-belgium

Jürgen Klopp “More than Recharged and Ready” to Take Germany Job [The Liverpool Offside]

https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/liverpool-fc-news-coverage/81792/jurgen-klopp-more-than-recharged-and-ready-to-take-germany-job

Championnat des Nations : Le résumé de Nouvelle-Zélande - France [France Rugby]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6wmqbMxOZE

I Went to a BMW Dealership [Thomas Sieber]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa9hWsji5Nc

Ohio State Board of Trustees Approves Ohio Stadium Renovations Including New Videoboards for Upcoming Seasons [The Lantern]

Bold Predictions: Ohio State will have its best passing season since 2018 [Land-Grant Holy Land]

https://www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-football/118556/bold-predictions-ohio-state-will-have-its-best-passing-season-since-2018

Remember When: Woody Hayes Captures First National Championship in 20–7 “Mud Bowl” Win Over USC in the 1955 Rose Bowl [Eleven Warriors]

https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/remember-when/2026/07/162917/remember-when-woody-hayes-captures-first-national-championship-in-20-7-mud-bowl-win-over-usc-1955-rose-bowl

When Ronaldo & Modric scored in a Premier League classic [ManUTD]

https://www.manutd.com/en/news/when-ronaldo-and-modric-scored-in-a-premier-league-classic

Official Announcement: Dumfries [Real Madrid]

https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/club/announcements/comunicado-oficial-dumfries-05-07-2026

Le programme de la préparation estivale [Stade Rennais]

https://www.staderennais.com/actualites/equipe-pro/le-programme-de-la-preparation-estivale

🎥 ''Fier de pouvoir reporter ce maillot !'' [FC Nantes]

https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=49296

Tenues Extérieur OM [Olympique de Marseille]

https://boutique.om.fr/collections/tenues-de-match-exterieur?utm_source=om.fr&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=maillot_away_2627&utm_term=maillot_away_2627&utm_content=encart_site_maillot_away_2627

Jay-Jay Okocha discusses his Paris Saint-Germain days at ICP La Maison Paris [PSG]

https://www.psg.fr/en/content/jay-jay-okocha-discusses-his-paris-saint-germain-days-at-icp-la-maison-paris

Friday/Vendredi July/Juillet 3, 2026

Gaming Friday

What's Up, Everybody — It's Friday!

Vendredi, July 3, 2026 · Coffee with Zack / Coffee with Zaki

TGIF! Today we celebrate the world of videogames. Don't forget to keep watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 — so many wonderful games this tournament! And mark your calendars: there will be a special livestream of Coffee Talk Tokyo this weekend, right here on PS5.

Below is today's curated roundup of gaming, tech, anime, and motorsport news from around the web — Razer-themed for the weekend ahead. Let's go! 🎮

🎮 Today's Curated Roundup

Razer

Razer x 007 First Light: When Immersive Gaming Gear Meets Modern Espionage

Razer teams up with the world of 007 for a new gear collaboration blending spy-thriller style with high-performance hardware.

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CBR · #GUNDAM

Gundam Wing Revives a Forgotten Transforming Mecha After 30 Years

A classic transforming mobile suit from Gundam Wing gets new life in Gunpla form three decades later.

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Apple Newsroom

Apple Creator Studio Gets Smarter, Faster, and More Connected

Apple rolls out upgrades to Creator Studio aimed at streamlining content creation workflows across its ecosystem.

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Gaming Bible

Ned Luke Sets Rumour Mill on Fire About Michael De Santa's GTA 6 Return

Speculation swirls after comments from Ned Luke reignite debate over Michael's role in GTA 6.

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Anime News Network

The Summer 2026 Anime Preview Guide

Your complete rundown of the new anime season, with everything premiering this summer.

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Kotaku

ExtraEmily Banned From Twitch After Nearly Causing an On-Stream Auto Accident

A streamer's near-miss behind the wheel while live sparks renewed conversation about distracted driving on streaming platforms — a good reminder as we head into the weekend.

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PC Gamer

What Was the First Videogame Song That You Ever Heard?

A nostalgic look back at the tunes that first hooked players on game soundtracks — a fun one for our Music Therapy corner.

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Computer Weekly

UKtech50 2026: The Most Influential People in UK Technology

Computer Weekly unveils its annual list of the UK's most influential tech leaders and innovators.

Read More →
PCWorld

Best Mini PC Deals: Top Intel and AMD Picks

A roundup of the best current mini PC deals for gaming, productivity, and everything in between.

Read More →
PlayStation.Blog

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, CrossCode

Sony reveals July's PlayStation Plus lineup — a strong mix for FPS fans and RPG lovers alike.

Read More →
Xbox Wire

DOOM: The Dark Ages Goes Supersonic With New DLC Chain Spear

A fresh DLC drop brings a brutal new weapon and more content to DOOM: The Dark Ages.

Read More →
Tom's Hardware

F1 25: 2026 Season Edition GPU Benchmarks — From Pole Position to the Back of the Grid

A full breakdown of how different GPUs perform running the latest F1 25 season update — great reading for our motorsport and sim-racing fans.

Read More →
IGN

Destiny 2 Is Finished — and Now More Appealing Than Ever

With its story arc complete, IGN argues Destiny 2 has never been a better time to jump in.

Read More →
GameSpot

Unlock the Potential of Your Steam Deck/Machine With Decky Loader

A practical guide to getting more out of your handheld with the popular Decky Loader plugin system.

Read More →
Polygon

No RPG Needs to Be Longer Than 40 Hours

A spicy take on modern RPG bloat, and why tighter storytelling often beats sprawling playtime.

Read More →
PCGamesN

Will Gabe Newell Bring a Steam Machine Onboard His $800 Million Deep-Sea Vessel?

A fun speculative piece imagining Valve's co-founder taking his gaming hardware to sea.

Read More →

🇺🇸 A Friendly July 4th Weekend Reminder

Don't forget to celebrate your July 4th weekend moderately, and never drink and drive. Always wear a seatbelt. And if you're the Designated Driver, grab a 0.0% alcoholic beer and enjoy the night just as much!

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and see everyone at the special Coffee Talk Tokyo livestream this weekend. #VaccinesSaveLives #GamingFriday

Thursday/Jeudi July/Juillet 2, 2026

Coffee with Zack · Medicine Thursday

Mind, Body & Le Ballon 🇫🇷

Un Jeudi Médecine spécial Coupe du Monde — hypermobilité, cyclisme, foot & santé mentale

Jeudi · Thursday · July 2, 2026
💉 Reminder / Rappel
Get your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine before the fall wave hits — and please, vaccinate your children against Measles (la rougeole). See a pediatrician today, don't wait. Ne soyez pas bête, faites-vous vacciner. This Medicine Thursday, we're covering the full spectrum of well-being: from chronic illness advocacy to how the FIFA World Cup 2026 — and even a game controller — can double as therapy.
1

Being Heard: EDS & Hypermobility Listening Labs Être entendu : les Listening Labs pour l'EDS et l'hypermobilité

For people living with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), a diagnosis is rarely the finish line — it's the starting gun for a much longer race: navigating fragmented care, chasing referrals, and simply being believed by the clinicians in front of them.

The Ehlers-Danlos Society is opening up a series of virtual Listening Labs as part of building a new national Model of Care for EDS and HSD. The sessions are structured around real patient experiences — especially in primary care, since that's where nearly every diagnostic journey begins. The goal: surface what's broken in the system and translate lived experience into an actual blueprint for better care.

If you or someone you love lives with EDS/HSD, this is a rare chance to have your voice directly shape policy and clinical training — not just be a statistic in a paper nobody reads.
→ Sign up: ehlers-danlos.com/listening-labs-model-of-care
2

Cycling as an Ally Against Bipolar Disorder Le vélo, allié du trouble bipolaire

Cycling won't replace medication or therapy, but as an adjunctive tool it can meaningfully support mood stability for people managing bipolar disorder. Here's why the mood-regulating circuits in the brain respond so well to two wheels and steady cadence:

  • Lifting depressive weight — aerobic movement releases dopamine and serotonin, and boosts BDNF, a protein tied to brain-cell health and cognitive resilience.
  • Resetting the circadian rhythm — rhythmic outdoor rides help sync the sleep-wake cycle and bring cortisol back down, which is huge for mood stability.
  • Normalizing brain activation — even short 20-minute stationary sessions have been linked to improved activity in the brain's attention and reward-processing regions.
  • Protecting the body — many bipolar medications carry metabolic or weight-gain risk; low-impact cardio like cycling helps offset that long term.
⚠️ The nuance: high-intensity cardio lights up the brain's reward system hard — which means during a hypomanic or manic phase, it's often safer to keep things light and rhythmic rather than chase an intense, competitive ride. During a depressive phase, though, cycling can be exactly the activation needed to break inertia. Always loop in your psychiatrist before changing your routine.
→ Source: Gemini AI on Google
3

Le Foot & Music Therapy: A Multisensory Reset Football et musicothérapie : une réinitialisation multisensorielle

Pair the rhythmic movement of the pitch with the emotional pull of music, and you get a genuinely powerful multisensory therapy combo. Athletes and fans alike lean on this blend — walkout anthems, warmup playlists, post-match decompression tracks — to relieve stress, process emotion, and drop into a deeper state of focus before kickoff.

It's part of why every France match this World Cup hits differently when La Marseillaise kicks in before the whistle. Sound and movement together regulate the nervous system in a way neither does alone.

→ Source: Gemini AI on Google
4

EA Sports FC Multiplayer as Everyday Therapy EA Sports FC en multijoueur, une thérapie du quotidien

Yes, I'm putting the controller in a Medicine Thursday post — hear me out. Modes like Clubs or 5v5 Rush aren't just about competition; they're a genuine intersection of structured play, social connection, and emotional release.

  • Fighting isolation — Clubs mode forces real-time communication and shared strategy with teammates, building an actual sense of belonging.
  • Flow state — tactical focus during a match interrupts anxious or ruminating thought patterns by redirecting the brain toward a dynamic, rule-based problem.
  • Safe failure — conceding a 90th-minute equalizer in-game carries zero real-world stakes, making it a low-risk sandbox to practice emotional resilience.
The catch: the therapeutic value disappears the moment ranked Ultimate Team Champions becomes a source of genuine rage. Keep it casual, keep it cooperative, keep it with friends — that's where the mental health upside actually lives.
→ Source: Gemini AI on Google
Allez les Bleus 🇫🇷 — take care of your mind and body this Thursday, get vaccinated, get outside, and if you need me, I'll be watching France chase star №3. À plus, Coffee with Zack out. ☕

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Wednesday/Mercredi July/Juillet 1, 2026

Music Wednesday — July 1, 2026
Music Wednesday · Mercredi Musique · World Cup 2026 🏆

Coffee with Zack

Wednesday (Mercredi), July (Juillet) 1, 2026

What's up, everybody! It's Wednesday (Mercredi) July (Juillet) 1, 2026. We discuss the wonderful world of Music today. 🎶

Salut à tous ! Aujourd'hui, on parle musique — pendant que la Coupe du Monde bat son plein. 🇫🇷⚽

🎙️ Fresh Episodes Just Dropped

JETLAG RADIO — Episode 4700 🎉 A huge milestone episode — 4,700 episodes and counting. Still holding more DJ podcast episodes than any EDM DJ on the planet.
OMEGA RADIO — Episode 1721 The latest drop in the OMEGA RADIO series. Let me know what you think.

Electronic & Dance 🎧

beatportal
Best New Dance Music This Week: DJ Tennis, Rafael, Inox Traxx & more!
This week's essential dance music roundup.
Dancing Astronaut
Madeon Embraces Creative Risk on Victory: "The One Sin of an Artist Is to Be Boring"
Madeon on pushing past comfort zones with his latest release.
Mixmag
The Mix 113: Debit
A fresh mix and interview from the NAAFI-affiliated producer.
UFO Network
Whisnu Santika Announces Forthcoming Debut Album Map of Feelings
A debut album on the horizon from the Indonesian producer.
Your EDM
Gorillaz Set to Open 'House of Kong' Experience in Brooklyn This September
An immersive Gorillaz experience is coming to Brooklyn this fall.

Gear & Studio 🎛️

Teenage.Engineering
Daily Life of Mr. Update
Teenage Engineering's latest, in their signature quirky style.
Native Instruments
KOMPLETE 26
The latest production suite update from Native Instruments.
Music Radar
5 of the coolest pieces of gear we saw at Thomann's DJ Days
DAWs for DJs, rotary mixers, and a standalone motorized controller.
HODINKEE
Hands-On: The Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39 'Bumblebee' Ref. 79310N
A closer look at Tudor's striking two-tone chronograph.

Culture, Hip-Hop & French Scene 🎤

SKYROCK FM · YouTube
SESSION LIVE avec ElGrandeToto, Heuss l'enfoiré, Saif & 1DECIS ! #PlanèteRap
A stacked freestyle session from the Planète Rap crew.
The Source
Happy 55th Birthday To Hip Hop Icon Missy Elliott! Five Ways the Virginia Legend Changed the Game
Celebrating one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history.
XXL Magazine
Celebrate the 2016 XXL Freshman Class 10-Year Anniversary
A documentary, new interviews, and throwback videos mark the milestone.
MOJO
Madonna Confessions II Reviewed: A magnificent return to the dance floor
A strong comeback record, according to MOJO's review.
SPIN
20 Albums That Defined 2006
A nostalgic look back two decades — anyone else feel old?
La Blogothèque
Kathleen Frances
A fresh feature from one of France's most beloved music platforms.
Spotify Newsroom
Spotify Puts Fans in Control of the Setlist at Fête de la Musique Celebration in Paris
A recap of Spotify's interactive World Music Day event in Paris.

World Cup 2026 🏆

COMPLEX
The 20 Best Players at the 2026 World Cup (Updated)
A running list of the tournament's standout performers — curious to see who France has on there.

Style & Lifestyle 👔

HYPEBEAST
Graphpaper SS27 Looks Into the Poetic Stillness of "What Time Leaves Behind"
A quiet, contemplative lookbook from the Japanese label.
MAXIM
Spirit Of The Week: Celebrate America 250 With These USA-Made Spirits
A round-up of American-made spirits for the semiquincentennial.
GQ
This Simple Evening Routine Will Help You Sleep Better
A wind-down routine worth trying after a long night of mixing.

Politics & Society 🗳️

Rolling Stone
Are MAGA and MAHA Heading for Divorce?
A look at growing tensions inside the coalition.
Louder than War
30 Years On: Remembering the Manchester IRA Bomb – 15 June 1996
A somber retrospective on the 1996 Manchester bombing, three decades later.
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Find me everywhere / Retrouvez-moi partout

Merci d'avoir lu jusqu'ici — see you tomorrow for more. Allez les Bleus! 🇫🇷☕

Tuesday/Mardi June/Juin 30, 2026

Tech Tuesday — June 30, 2026
Tech Tuesday · Mardi Tech

Coffee with Zaki

Tuesday (Mardi), June (Juin) 30, 2026

What's up, everybody! It's Tuesday (Mardi) June (Juin) 30, 2026. Shout-out to Geeks, Nerds, Otakus, Intellos, and Strebers! 🎧☕

Salut à tous ! Aujourd'hui était une journée formidable côté football.

🇫🇷 Allez les Bleus — 3-0 vs Sweden! 🇸🇪

Today was a wonderful day because France defeated Sweden 3-0! I was so happy. L'Équipe de France must go far, to the Final, and win the World Cup, so we may win our third star. ⭐⭐⭐

French Tech 🇫🇷

Maddyness
1 300 startups et 7 milliards levés : découvrez l'Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, l'un des poumons de la French Tech
A regional spotlight on one of France's most active startup ecosystems — big numbers, bigger ambitions.

AI & Anthropic 🤖

DevOps.com
Anthropic Adds Enterprise Gateway to Simplify Claude Code Access on AWS and Google Cloud
Enterprise-friendly infrastructure for teams deploying Claude Code at scale.
Axios
Anthropic's Fable 5 is back online
Access to Fable 5 resumed after export controls were lifted — a quick turnaround worth following.
Anthropic
Introducing Claude Sonnet 5
The newest Sonnet model lands — I'm actually drafting this post with it. Meta, I know.
Quartz
Together AI raised $800 million, more than doubling its valuation to $8.3 billion
Another massive infrastructure raise as the compute arms race keeps escalating.
Google Blog
Start building with Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash
Google keeps shipping lighter, faster model variants for builders.
SAP · YouTube
Top New Features in SAP HANA Cloud | Q2 2026 Release Highlights
#SAP #IwantToWorkAtSAP #Neurodivergent #Emotif — keeping an eye on where I want to land next.

Gaming & Hardware 🎮

Slashdot
Sony PlayStation Will Stop Releasing Games On Discs In 2028
The end of an era for physical media collectors everywhere.
Entrepreneur
This $275 HP EliteBook Can Keep Up With Busy Entrepreneurs
Budget hardware that still gets the job done for solo founders.
WIRED
The Best Kindles to Take Your Library Anywhere
A buyer's guide for readers who want their whole library in one pocket.
TWIT
Windows Weekly 990 — Don't Be Nostalgic for Stupid
The gang tackles nostalgia, tech regressions, and the usual Windows chaos.

Business & World 🌍

TheNextWeb
Alibaba will pay 600 million dollars to settle a US probe into illegal pharmaceutical sales on its platform
A significant settlement over platform accountability for controlled goods.
Fast Company
Kroger to buy regional grocer Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal
More consolidation in the grocery sector.
Salesforce · The 360 Blog
AI Agents Are Shopping. Is Your Brand Getting Noticed?
Agentic commerce is reshaping how brands need to think about discoverability.
Inc.
Update Your iPhone Now: Apple Just Pushed an Urgent Fix as AI-Powered Threats Increase
Apple accelerates patch cycles as AI-assisted threats ramp up. Go update your phone.

Science & Culture 🔭

Astronomy Magazine
Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins its Legacy Survey of Space and Time
A decade-long survey of the night sky officially kicks off.
Google Research
Expanding our Heat Resilience data to 50+ global cities
Climate-adaptation data expands its global footprint.
Lapham's Quarterly
An Ordinary Mind on an Ordinary Day
A quiet, reflective read to slow the news cycle down for a minute.
Vox
How the Antichrist infiltrated politics
A podcast deep-dive into religion and political rhetoric in America.
Eater
The 16 Best Restaurants in Cannes
See-and-be-seen hot spots, modern Provençal cooking, and classic French seafood overlooking the water. Adding this to my next trip back home.

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Merci d'avoir lu jusqu'ici — see you tomorrow for more. Allez les Bleus! PS. There will be a new episode of "Coffee with Zaki" French VLOG later this week as soon as I can. 🇫🇷☕

Monday/Lundi June/Juin 29, 2026

Major Curation Monday

What's Up, Everybody!

It's Monday (Lundi), June (Juin) 30, 2026 — a brand-new week of world affairs, tech, sport, and culture, curated over coffee.

C'est lundi 30 juin 2026 — une toute nouvelle semaine d'actualité mondiale, de tech, de sport et de culture, sélectionnée autour d'un café.

Coffee with Zack — ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC Sacramento, CA · Édition du lundi

The FIFA World Cup is going strong — enjoy all the games! There's a new "Coffee with Zack" VLOG in English coming later this week, and as always, this Monday curation pulls together the stories worth your time across technology, diplomacy, science, and sport before the week gets away from us.

La Coupe du Monde de la FIFA bat son plein — profitez de tous les matchs ! Un nouveau VLOG "Coffee with Zaki" arrive bientôt en français. Cette curation du lundi rassemble les sujets qui méritent votre attention cette semaine.

🌍World Affairs & Diplomacy

Affaires étrangères — the geopolitical chessboard this week.

The Economist — The Intelligence
Gulf Co-operation Counsel: What Next for the Region
Also on this episode: the America-at-250 series concludes, and how plants use the sound around them.
Foreign Affairs
The Broken Nuclear Umbrella — What Comes After Extended Deterrence
A hard look at the cracks forming in the postwar security architecture.
The Atlantic
Ukraine's Plan to Unnerve Putin
Recent drone attacks in the Moscow area reveal a multifaceted strategy.
ABC News
Uncertainty Clouds Next Step in US–Iran Negotiations
Diplomacy at a delicate stage.
Le Monde
Explosion in Monaco Targets Ukrainian Oligarch Vadim Ermolaev
A reminder that the war's shadow reaches well beyond the front lines.
Al Jazeera
UN Chief Fears for "Millions" of Palestinians Amid UNRWA Funding Shortfall
A humanitarian warning that deserves more attention than it's getting.
The Intercept
Congressional Dems Shift to Overwhelmingly Oppose Involvement in Israel's War on Lebanon
A meaningful shift in Capitol Hill's posture worth watching closely.
The Cipher Brief
US Intelligence Agencies Clash Over White House Demands to Build a Master List of Spies
A proposal that current and former officials warn could put agents in the field in real danger — one to watch, not cheer.
Afghanistan Analysts Network
After the Schools Closed: For Some Afghan Girls, Learning Happens on the Airwaves
A quietly devastating and important piece of reporting — close to my own heritage and heart.

That's the week ahead in one scroll. Catch the new "Coffee with Zack" VLOG later this week, and I'll see you Tuesday for Tech Tuesday. Allez les Bleus, allez USA, vamos México, força Portugal!

Voilà pour le tour d'horizon de la semaine. Rendez-vous mardi pour Tech Tuesday. Allez les Bleus, allez USA, vamos México, força Portugal !

Saturday/Samedi June/Juin 27, 2026

Sports Saturday / Samedi Sports — June 28, 2026 | Coffee with Zack
Sports Saturday · Samedi Sports · Round of 32

The World
Is Playing

Saturday, June 28, 2026 · Samedi 28 Juin 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Formula 1 Austria. 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ohio State. NBA rumors. MLB drama. And Gran Turismo 7 on track. This is Sports Saturday — the full dispatch.

🇫🇷🇺🇸🇲🇽🇵🇹⚽🏆

What is up, everybody! It is Saturday, June 28, 2026Samedi 28 Juin 2026 — and Sports Saturday is here with one of the biggest weekends in recent sports memory. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 is in full swing, Formula 1 just wrapped a thrilling race in Austria, Le Mans delivered unforgettable moments, and there is no shortage of transfer drama, NBA rumors, and MLB fireworks to cover.

Best of luck to everyone still in the World Cup — but especially to 🇫🇷 France, 🇺🇸 USA, 🇲🇽 Mexico, and 🇵🇹 Portugal. The French commentary, the Latino commentary, the passion of the crowds — this is what sport is all about. And more PS5 livestreams are coming whenever I can make it happen.

Let us get into it. 🏆

The Race to the Round of 16 — Key Stories
SB Nation · Full Schedule

Round of 32 — Complete Match List & Potential Round of 16 Matchups

The Round of 32 is set. 32 nations, one dream. SB Nation has the full bracket with every fixture and the potential Round of 16 paths laid out. France, USA, Mexico, and Portugal are all still alive — the road to the final is taking shape, and every match from here is elimination football at its most intense.

See the Full Bracket on SB Nation →
🇫🇷 ALLEZ LES BLEUS! · VAMOS MÉXICO! · GO USA! · FORÇA PORTUGAL! Mbappé, Olise, Dembélé, Doué — what a front four France can deploy. Managing Madrid said it best: "Wow." PSG's Parisians are into the Round of 32. The FFF has full coverage of France's World Cup journey. This squad has the depth, the pace, and the quality to go all the way. Let's go, Les Bleus. 🏆
Match Teams Note
Round of 32 🇺🇸USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina 🇧🇦 USMNT — ussoccer.com tracking
Round of 32 🇿🇦South Africa vs Canada 🇨🇦 Canada not playing in Canada — see Four Four Two
Round of 32 🇫🇷France advancing — PSG stars featured Mbappé, Olise, Dembélé, Doué
Round of 32 🇵🇹Portugal — Ronaldo & João Félix (Al-Nassr) Good luck, boys! 💛
Round of 32 🇩🇿Algeria vs Austria — controversial draw BBC Sport: conspiracy or chaos?
Eliminated 🇳🇿New Zealand — lost to Belgium 🇧🇪 Portland Timbers' Surman exits
FFF · Equipe de France

Tout sur la Coupe du Monde FIFA 2026 — France's Full World Cup Hub

The Fédération Française de Football has the definitive hub for France's 2026 World Cup campaign. Fixtures, squad lists, match reports, and everything Bleus. Bookmark it and refresh it daily.

Visit FFF World Cup Hub →
PSG · Official

Into the Round of 32 for Our Parisians 🇫🇷

PSG's stars — representing France, Morocco, Ecuador, Brazil, Senegal, Portugal, and Spain — are into the Round of 32. The Parisian contribution to this World Cup is enormous, and every one of those players carries the weight of their nation's hopes. Incredible scenes on multiple fronts simultaneously.

Read on PSG Official →
Managing Madrid · France

Mbappé, Olise, Dembélé, Doué. Wow.

Managing Madrid's reaction to France's attacking depth says everything that needs to be said. Four world-class attackers. Blistering pace. Technical brilliance. When France fires on all cylinders in this tournament, they are nearly impossible to contain. The rest of the world has been warned.

Read on Managing Madrid →
Al-Nassr FC · Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo & João Félix — Portugal's Colors, Al-Nassr's Stars

Al-Nassr FC sent their love to Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix as both donned Portugal's colors for the World Cup. Two Al-Nassr stars, one nation's dream. Good luck to the boys — Força Portugal! 🇵🇹💛

See the Post →
Real Madrid · Official

Madridistas Called Up for the World Cup — Schedules & Results

Real Madrid is tracking all their players on international duty at the 2026 World Cup. A significant portion of the tournament's top talent wears white on weekends — and the club is keeping close tabs on every madridista still competing.

Read on Real Madrid →
Four Four Two · World Cup Logistics

Why Isn't Canada Playing in Canada for Their Round of 32 Clash vs South Africa?

A curious logistical story from the tournament: Canada will not be hosting their Round of 32 match against South Africa on home soil, despite this being a North American World Cup. Four Four Two breaks down the scheduling and venue reasoning behind the decision — and it raises legitimate questions about how FIFA handles home-country advantages in a tri-nation host setup.

Read on Four Four Two →
Toulouse FC · USMNT

Mark McKenzie Qualifies for the Round of 32 with the USA

Toulouse FC's Mark McKenzie is representing the USMNT in the Round of 32. A proud moment for the club and the player — Toulouse FC is sending their congratulations and support. Go USA!

Read on Toulouse FC →
The Market Never Sleeps
The Short Fuse · Arsenal

Piero Hincapié Officially Joins Arsenal

It is done. Piero Hincapié has officially signed for Arsenal. The Ecuadorian left-back was one of the most coveted defenders in Europe, and Arsenal have landed him. Mikel Arteta's squad continues to be built for a genuine title challenge — this is a significant piece of that puzzle.

Read on The Short Fuse →
The Liverpool Offside · Transfers

Inter Milan Not Giving Up on Curtis Jones — Rumour Mongering

Inter Milan reportedly remain interested in Liverpool's Curtis Jones despite previous reports suggesting talks had cooled. Liverpool will want to hold onto one of their most dynamic midfielders — but Italian clubs are persistent, and Inter have deep pockets when they want someone.

Read on Liverpool Offside →
The Busby Babe · Manchester United

Man United's World Cup Absence Could Be a Blessing in Disguise

With Manchester United players largely absent from the World Cup, the club's new management has more uninterrupted preseason time to implement their vision. A fascinating silver lining argument — Old Trafford's rebuild gets a longer runway without international distraction.

Read on The Busby Babe →
Ligue 1 & Beyond — Les Clubs de France
FC Nantes · Officiel

Présentation Officielle de Michel Der Zakarian — FC Nantes

FC Nantes officially presents their new head coach Michel Der Zakarian. A seasoned Ligue 1 manager who knows the French game deeply — Nantes will be hoping he can stabilize the club and build something lasting. Allez les Canaris!

Voir sur FC Nantes →
Olympique de Marseille · Official

Marseillais, Let the Expedition Begin 🌋

OM launch their preseason with trademark passion and ambition. The Phocéens have never lacked for intensity — and this summer's expedition is beginning with high hopes. Allez l'OM!

Read on OM Official →
Stade Rennais · Community

Avec Esperen — L'Insertion par la Couture pour les Enfants du CHU

A beautiful story from Stade Rennais: the club's partnership with Esperen uses sewing and craft education as a tool for social integration for children at the CHU hospital. Football clubs at their best are community anchors — and Rennes is showing exactly what that looks like in practice.

Lire sur Stade Rennais →
Stade Rochelais · Rugby

"Extinction des Feux" — Nouvelle Web-Série avec EBAC

Stade Rochelais launches a brand new web series, "Extinction des Feux," in partnership with EBAC. French rugby clubs continue to lead the way in digital content and fan engagement storytelling. Worth a watch for any fan of La Rochelle or French rugby broadly.

Lire sur Stade Rochelais →
France Rugby · XV de France

La Semaine des Bleus avant le Championnat des Nations

France Rugby gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the XV de France's preparation week ahead of the Nations Championship. The French rugby program has been one of the most exciting in the world in recent years — and this kind of access content is exactly what the fan base craves.

Voir sur YouTube →
Olympique Lyonnais · Vente Flash

🚨 Vente Flash Maillots OL — Jusqu'à -15% sur les Maillots 25-26

OL is running a flash sale on 2025-26 jerseys with up to 15% off. If you have been waiting to pick up the latest Lyon strip, the clock is ticking. Shop in-store at OL Store or online at boutique.ol.fr before the deal expires.

Voir la Vente Flash OL →
FC Lorient · Agenda

Prochain Match — US Concarneau vs FC Lorient · Samedi 11 Juillet 11h00

FC Lorient's next fixture is on the books: US Concarneau vs FC Lorient on Saturday, July 11 at 11:00 AM. For Lorient supporters tracking the club's preseason preparations, this is the date to circle.

Voir sur FC Lorient →
On Track — Austria, Le Mans & Beyond
Formula 1 · Austrian GP

Austria Lowdown: Russell Triumphs, Verstappen Impresses, Ferrari Struggle

George Russell takes the victory in Austria in what F1 describes as one of the more dramatic races of the season. Verstappen showed his usual brilliance to recover and impress, while Ferrari — once again — found themselves in a frustrating position. The championship picture continues to evolve.

Read the Full Lowdown on F1.com →
FIA WEC · Le Mans

BMW's Second Place at Le Mans: "A Gigantic Achievement"

BMW Motorsport calls their Le Mans second place finish "a gigantic achievement" after what the team described as one of their strongest races in recent memory. For a manufacturer making its mark at the greatest endurance race on the planet, this result carries enormous weight. BMW Motorsport fans, this one is for you.

Read on FIA WEC →
Peugeot Sport · Le Mans

Peugeot TotalEnergies Shows Resilience at a Demanding Le Mans

Team Peugeot TotalEnergies faced one of the most demanding editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in recent memory — and showed the kind of resilience that defines endurance racing at the highest level. Not the result they wanted, but a performance that demonstrated the character of the team.

Read on Peugeot Sport →
Alpine · Le Mans

Alpine Claims Double Top-Ten Finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Alpine scores a double top-ten finish at Le Mans — a solid result that continues to build the French manufacturer's endurance racing credentials. Alpine has been on an ambitious trajectory and results like this at the Circuit de la Sarthe matter enormously for their long-term program.

Read on Alpine →
Digital Racing & Dream Machines
GT Planet · Gran Turismo 7

GT7 Online Time Trial: Grand Theft Gordini

Gran Turismo 7's latest online time trial — "Grand Theft Gordini" — is live. The Gordini is a legendary name in French motorsport history, and seeing it featured in GT7 time trial content is a treat for fans of both the game and automotive heritage. Get your lap times in.

Read on GT Planet →
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing · YouTube

Forza Horizon 6 — Pro Racer Tries Custom Car Challenge! 🇯🇵

Toyota GAZOO Racing puts a real professional racing driver behind Forza Horizon 6's custom car challenge mode — and the results are exactly as entertaining as you would expect. The intersection of sim racing culture and real-world motorsport always delivers great content.

Watch on YouTube →
Thomas Sieber · YouTube

Are These Used Sports Cars Worth the Money?

A great video for anyone in the market for a used performance vehicle — Thomas Sieber evaluates several used sports cars and whether they represent genuine value. Relevant content for anyone on the car hunt. 🚗

Watch on YouTube →
MotorWeek · Honda

The Internet Is Going Crazy Over the Potential Honda Element Revival

A Honda Element revival has the internet in full nostalgia mode — and MotorWeek is tracking the story. The Element was beloved for its boxy utility and versatility, and a modern version built on current Honda architecture could be genuinely compelling. No confirmation yet, but the chatter is real.

Read on MotorWeek →
❄️ Weather Alert — Winter Storm Warning AutoBlog is reporting a significant winter storm warning with up to 3 feet of snow and a 30-degree temperature crash expected this week in parts of the country. If you are in an affected area: prepare your vehicle, stock essentials, and drive only if necessary. Stay safe out there.

Read the Full Report on AutoBlog →
Buckeye Nation News
The Lantern · Ohio State

Woody Hayes Athletic Center Gets $125M Renovation — Revenue Sharing Set for 2026-27

Big news for Buckeye Nation: the iconic Woody Hayes Athletic Center is set for a $125 million renovation. Alongside that, Ohio State has outlined its revenue sharing plans for the 2026-27 athletic season, distributed among the same four sports. This is a significant investment in the infrastructure that powers one of the country's premier athletic programs. #GoBucks 🌰

Read on The Lantern →
Land-Grant Holy Land · OSU Hockey

4 Incoming Ohio State Hockey Players Selected in the 2026 NHL Draft

Four incoming Ohio State men's hockey players — including Evan Jardine and Ben Wilmott — were selected in the 2026 NHL Draft. A tremendous testament to the program's development pipeline and a sign that Ohio State hockey is firmly on the map at the highest level. #GoBucks 🌰

Read on Land-Grant Holy Land →
Eleven Warriors · OSU Weekend

The Weekender: Sorsby NFL Hopes on Ice, Chaz Coleman Leaves Tennessee, Dusty May Exits Michigan for the NBA

Ohio State's weekly news digest covers: Brendan Sorsby's NFL aspirations hitting a setback in 2026, Chaz Coleman departing Tennessee, and — satisfyingly for Buckeye fans — Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA. The Big Ten coaching carousel keeps spinning.

Read on Eleven Warriors →
The Summer League & Offseason Moves
Fear the Sword · LeBron James

Making Sense of the Latest LeBron James Rumors — What They Mean for the Cavs

LeBron James NBA free agency rumors are swirling once again — with the Lakers, Warriors, Heat, and Cavaliers all part of the conversation. Fear the Sword breaks down what the latest noise actually means for Cleveland's future. As always with LeBron: nothing is simple.

Read on Fear the Sword →
Blazer's Edge · NBA Rumors

Portland Trail Blazers Viewed as Front-Runner to Land Jaylen Brown

The Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as the reported front-runner to acquire Jaylen Brown in what would be a blockbuster move for a franchise in rebuild mode. If this deal comes together, it would instantly make Portland a team to watch heading into next season.

Read on Blazer's Edge →
The Kings Herald · Summer League

Darius Acuff & Sacramento Kings Set for Top Draft Pick Matchups in Summer League

Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff is set for Summer League matchups against the top picks from the 2026 NBA Draft. For Kings fans in Sacramento, this is the moment to get excited about the future — Summer League is where new stars begin to announce themselves.

Read on Kings Herald →
Diamond Highlights
ESPN · MLB

Red Sox Rally Past Yankees 5-4 in 10 Innings to Complete 4-Game Sweep

In a game that had everything — a no-hitter broken up by Gray, a 10th-inning comeback, and a Red Sox sweep of the Yankees — Boston delivered one of the most dramatic results of the MLB season so far. A four-game sweep of New York is never small. The rivalry lives.

Full Game Report on ESPN →
Red Reporter · Cincinnati Reds

Hunter Greene Brilliant in Final Rehab Start — Return Imminent

Hunter Greene looked sharp in his final AAA Louisville rehab start, signaling that the Cincinnati Reds ace could be close to rejoining the rotation. When healthy, Greene is one of the most exciting pitchers in baseball — the Reds need him back badly.

Read on Red Reporter →
Republic FC & Local Pride
Sacramento Republic FC · Community

Show Your Indomitable Pride — Limited-Edition SRFC Library Card

Sacramento Republic FC has teamed up to release a limited-edition SRFC-branded library card. A beautiful crossover between local sports pride and community literacy — exactly the kind of initiative that makes a club more than just a team. Pick yours up and show your Indomitable pride. 📚⚽

Read on Sacramento Republic FC →
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Friday/Vendredi June/Juin 26, 2026

Gaming Friday / Vendredi Gaming — June 26, 2026 | Coffee with Zack
Gaming Friday · Vendredi Gaming · TGIF!

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Friday

Friday, June 26, 2026 · Vendredi 26 Juin 2026

GTA VI. Death Stranding 2. Gundam. Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2. EVO 2026. RAMageddon. It is a massive week in gaming — and I am here for all of it.

⚡ Official #RazerCreator

What is up, everybody! It is Friday, June 26, 2026Vendredi 26 Juin 2026 — and TGIF, Gaming Friday is HERE. Today we celebrate the world of video games, and what an absolutely stacked week it has been. There is something for everyone: a monumental GTA VI PS5 date, an Edgerunners Season 2 release window, Gundam Seed Freedom Zero going theatrical, EVO 2026 announcements, and the RAM crisis that just will not quit.

Today also marks the 1-year anniversary of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach — and I recorded a special PS5 livestream in honor of the occasion. Check out the video below, drop a like, subscribe to the channel, and let us get into it. 🎮

And do not forget: keep watching the FIFA World Cup 2026. ALLEZ LES BLEUS! 🇫🇷 Go USA! Go Mexico! French commentaries, Latino commentaries — it is the absolute best. The passion in those broadcast booths is unmatched.

🇫🇷🏆🇺🇸⚽🇲🇽

ALLEZ LES BLEUS! · Vamos México! · Go USA!

Keep watching the FIFA World Cup 2026. French commentaries. Latino commentaries. The energy is unreal. Sport at its finest. 🌍

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach — One Year Later
▶ PS5 Livestream — Death Stranding 2 Anniversary Special
🎮 One year of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach — a special PS5 livestream commemorating Hideo Kojima's masterpiece. Subscribe to the channel for more!
Razer Battlestation News
Razer.com · Official

Razer Soma Chroma Lights Up Your Battlestation

Razer drops a new addition to the Chroma RGB ecosystem with the Soma Chroma — designed to elevate your entire battlestation setup with dynamic, synced lighting. If your setup is not glowing, is it even a battlestation? As an official #RazerCreator, I live and breathe this ecosystem, and this is exactly the kind of product that makes the setup culture so compelling.

Read on Razer.com →
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Grand Theft Auto VI — November 19 on PS5
PlayStation Blog · Official

GTA VI Plays Best on PS5 — Launching November 19, 2026

It is official. Grand Theft Auto VI arrives November 19, 2026, and PlayStation is making clear where it plays best: PS5. This is the most anticipated game in decades, and Sony is not letting anyone forget their platform advantage. Lock in the date.

Read on PlayStation Blog →
⚠️ Disc Edition Hopes Dashed A Rockstar source has reportedly crushed hopes for physical disc editions of GTA 6, per Gaming Bible. If true, this is a significant blow for collectors and players with bandwidth limitations. The digital-only future continues to loom — and not everyone is happy about it.

Read the report on Gaming Bible →
Gundam & The World of Anime
Anime News Network · #GUNDAM

Gundam Seed Freedom Zero Prequel Anime Confirmed for Theatrical Release

The Gundam universe continues to expand. Gundam Seed Freedom Zero — the prequel anime — has been officially confirmed for a theatrical release. For Gundam fans, this is the continuation of one of the most beloved arcs in the entire franchise. The theatrical format signals Sunrise is treating this with the gravitas it deserves. #GUNDAM never sleeps.

Read on Anime News Network →
Anime News Network · Documentary

CreatorVC Plans Icons of Anime Documentary — Fan Survey Open

CreatorVC is developing an Icons of Anime documentary and is inviting fan feedback through an open survey. This is a rare opportunity for the global anime community to shape how the medium's history and culture is documented and told. If anime has meant something to you — fill out the survey.

Read on ANN + Take the Survey →
Edgerunners Season 2 Is Coming This Fall
Kotaku · Netflix Anime

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Finally Has a Release Date

After years of anticipation, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 is confirmed for Fall 2026 on Netflix. The first season was one of the finest anime productions of the decade — raw, brutal, emotional, and visually extraordinary. Season 2 has enormous expectations to meet, and the cyberpunk world of Night City has never felt more alive. This is a must-watch.

Read on Kotaku →
Everything Revealed at EVO 2026
Polygon · EVO 2026

EVO 2026 — All the Announcements, Reveals & Highlights

EVO remains the crown jewel of competitive fighting games, and 2026 delivered. Polygon has the full roundup of every announcement and reveal from the event. If you follow Street Fighter, Tekken, Guilty Gear, or any of the major titles, this is your complete digest.

Read the Full Roundup on Polygon →
The RAM Crisis That Won't End
Tom's Hardware · Lenovo · ISC 2026

Lenovo: "RAMageddon Is the New Normal" — Survival Guide Outlined at ISC 2026

At ISC 2026, a Lenovo executive made a stark statement: the RAM pricing and supply crisis — now nicknamed RAMageddon — is not going away. "It will never be like it was last year," the exec said plainly. Lenovo has outlined a survival guide for businesses and consumers navigating the new reality. For anyone building a PC or planning a hardware refresh: budget accordingly and plan ahead.

Read on Tom's Hardware →
PC Gamer · Steam Machine

The Steam Machine Is the Biggest Victim of the RAMpocalypse

PC Gamer argues the Steam Machine has become the most prominent casualty of the ongoing RAM crisis — a product whose promise and timing have been crushed by forces outside anyone's control. A thoughtful and admittedly frustrated editorial about what the hardware landscape has become.

Read on PC Gamer →
PC World · Portable Monitors 2026

Best Portable Monitors 2026 — Displays That Go With You

For the hybrid worker, the mobile gamer, and the content creator on the go, PC World rounds up the best portable monitors of 2026. Whether you need a second screen for your laptop setup or a travel display for your Nintendo Switch or PS5 Portal, this list covers the field thoroughly.

Read on PC World →
Xbox Wire · Pricing Update

Updated Xbox Console Prices — What You Need to Know

Microsoft has updated Xbox console pricing as of June 25, 2026. If you are in the market for an Xbox Series X or S, or looking to gift one, check the official Xbox Wire post for the current pricing across all markets before making your purchase decision.

Read on Xbox Wire →
The Business of Games
IGN · Tim Sweeney Interview

Tim Sweeney on AI in Unreal Engine 6 & Why Games Struggle to Find Success

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney sits down with IGN to discuss the integration of AI into Unreal Engine 6 and candidly addresses why so many games — even well-made ones — fail to find commercial success in today's market. A rare executive interview with genuine substance behind it.

Read on IGN →
GameSpot · Editorial

Resident Evil Can't Rely on Nostalgia Forever

GameSpot makes the case that the Resident Evil franchise needs to ditch its reliance on the past if it wants a future. Nostalgia-driven remakes have delivered hits, but the series risks creative stagnation if it never pushes forward. A provocative but necessary editorial for one of gaming's most iconic franchises.

Read on GameSpot →
Computer Weekly · Privacy & Surveillance

Met Police Palantir Pilot — A DPIA That Raises More Questions Than Answers

Computer Weekly examines the Metropolitan Police's Data Protection Impact Assessment for its Palantir pilot program — and finds it raises significant questions around privacy, oversight, and the role of AI-driven policing tools in democratic societies. An important read for anyone tracking surveillance technology and civil liberties.

Read on Computer Weekly →
Apple Newsroom · Policy

Apple Announces iOS Changes in Brazil

Apple has announced regulatory-driven changes to iOS specifically for Brazil — the latest example of how global tech giants must navigate an increasingly fragmented regulatory landscape country by country. Worth tracking for anyone watching the intersection of Big Tech and government policy.

Read on Apple Newsroom →
Delta Force: Season Meltdown
PCGamesN · Delta Force

Delta Force's "Biggest Update of the Year" — Radioactive Map, Terminator Agents & Transport Chopper

Delta Force drops its largest update yet: Season Meltdown brings a radioactive new map, Terminator-style enemy agents, and a transport chopper to the battlefield. For fans of the franchise, this sounds like a significant escalation in both scale and ambition.

Read on PCGamesN →
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Thursday/Jeudi June/Juin 25, 2026

Medicine Thursday / Jeudi Médecine — June 25, 2026 | Coffee with Zack
Medicine Thursday · Jeudi Médecine

Health, Science
& The Truth

Thursday, June 25, 2026 · Jeudi 25 Juin 2026

From preventable outbreaks to mental health in sport, from Europe's heat crisis to the healing power of music and gaming — this is your weekly medicine desk, delivered with care and clarity.

What's up, everybody! It's Thursday, June 25, 2026Jeudi 25 Juin 2026 — and Medicine Thursday is here. Today is a big one. I published a brand-new #LongReads piece on measles and the vaccination crisis gripping America. Please read it, share it, and most importantly: take your sons and daughters to the Pediatrician. These doctors have spent years — sometimes decades — studying to keep your children safe. They know infinitely more than any talk-show host with a microphone and an agenda.

I also want to extend my personal applause to the leadership at our Air Force Bases who made the right call to resume flu vaccination programs for our service members. Our soldiers deserve to be protected. Thank you.

And my heart goes out to our friends and family in Europe — especially France — where a brutal heat wave (canicule) is underway. With limited air conditioning across much of the country, the danger is real. We lost approximately 40 people to drownings during this period. If you haven't learned to swim yet: please do so. It is a lifesaver. Literally.

The Preventable Crisis: Measles, America & the Cost of Hesitancy
ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC · Exclusive LongRead

More than 4,300 cases. Every single one preventable.

Since January 2025, over 4,300 confirmed measles cases have struck the United States — a country that had officially eliminated the disease in the year 2000. This is not a mystery. This is the predictable, documented consequence of vaccine hesitancy — amplified by misinformation, politicized health policy, and the dangerous myth that "natural immunity" is safer than science.

My new longread traces how we got here, what measles actually does to the body, and why the MMR vaccine remains one of the most important medical achievements in human history. Read it. Share it. Vaccinate.

Read the Full LongRead at zack.coffee/measles →
4,300+
Confirmed US measles cases since Jan 2025
97%
MMR vaccine effectiveness with 2 doses
2000
Year measles was declared eliminated in the US
✅ Zaki Says: #VaccinesSaveLives There is no credible scientific debate here. The MMR vaccine is safe, effective, and has saved millions of lives. Your Pediatrician went to medical school. They did residencies. They stayed current on research. Trust them — not a celebrity, not a podcast host, not a social media algorithm. Make the appointment. Protect your children. The science is clear.
Air Force Bases Resume Flu Vaccination — The Right Call
Editorial · ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Applauding the Decision to Protect Our Service Members

A very personal note: I want to publicly applaud the leadership at US Air Force and Space Force bases that have resumed flu vaccination programs for our service members. Our soldiers, airmen, and guardians put their lives on the line every day. The absolute least we can do is protect them from preventable illness with a proven, safe vaccine. This was the right decision — full stop. Thank you for putting the health and readiness of our people first.

Europe's Canicule — A Public Health Emergency
⚠️ Heat Wave Alert — Canicule en France A dangerous heat wave is currently gripping France and much of Europe. Many homes, schools, and public spaces in France lack air conditioning — making elderly residents, children, and people with chronic illness especially vulnerable. Approximately 40 drowning deaths occurred during this period as people sought relief in water. If you are in Europe: stay hydrated, stay in shade, check on elderly neighbors, and please — if you cannot swim — stay away from open water.
Public Safety · Editorial

Please Learn to Swim. It Is a Lifesaver.

Every summer, we see preventable tragedies in rivers, lakes, and seas across Europe. The canicule adds urgency: people seek relief from the heat in water they are not equipped to navigate safely. If you or your children have not yet learned to swim, please make it a priority this year. Swim lessons are available across France and Europe at your local piscine municipale. This is not an overreaction — it is basic survival literacy.

My thoughts are with the families of those lost. May the rest of this summer be safer for everyone. 🙏

Listening Labs: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility
Ehlers-Danlos Society · Model of Care

EDS & HSD Community Invited to Shape a New Model of Care

For the many people living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), getting diagnosed is only the beginning. The next battle is being heard — by primary care physicians, by specialists, by systems not built with their complexity in mind.

The Ehlers-Danlos Society is launching structured virtual Listening Labs as part of developing a new, comprehensive Model of Care for EDS and HSD. These sessions are a direct invitation for the community to share their experiences — what isn't working, what needs to change, and what better care looks like. If you or someone you love lives with EDS or HSD, this is your chance to be part of shaping the future of care.

Learn More & Participate →
Bipolar Disorder, Resilience & the FIFA World Cup 2026
Mental Health · World Cup 2026

The World Cup as a Mirror of Resilience

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has quietly become a backdrop for powerful conversations about mental health. For people living with bipolar disorder, matches like Japan vs. the Netherlands — where Japan came back after falling behind — carry a meaning that goes far beyond sport. The fighting spirit of an underdog, the refusal to quit, the ability to recalibrate mid-game: these qualities resonate deeply with anyone who manages a mental health condition on a daily basis.

Programs like Minds United in London use football as a therapeutic tool for men recovering from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other conditions — building friendship, purpose, and pathways back to social life. The World Cup, at its best, can do this at a global scale.

World Cup Music as Global Therapy
Music Therapy · Research & Culture

How World Cup Music Heals, Unites & Energizes

There is no official FIFA music therapy program — but the therapeutic effects of World Cup music are real and well-documented. Stadium chants synchronize breathing and heart rates across thousands of people simultaneously. Shared anthems like Shakira's work from past tournaments create emotional memory anchors that last for years. The Shakira × Burna Boy collaboration for 2026 and Ciara's ambassador role in Atlanta demonstrate how intentionally music is used to shape mood, identity, and collective well-being at the tournament.

At its core, World Cup music does what music therapy does: it reduces stress, builds belonging, provides emotional release, and creates shared joy. That is not a metaphor. That is science.

Therapeutic Goal World Cup Music Equivalent Effect
Emotional RegulationStadium chants & anthemsSafe outlet for joy, tension, catharsis
Social BondingShared songs across billionsReduces loneliness, builds collective identity
Stress ReliefRhythm & movement in fan zonesShifts attention, elevates mood
EmpowermentNational anthems & chantsStrengthens group pride and resilience
Memory AnchoringIconic tournament songsCreates lasting emotional landmarks
EA Sports FC 26 as a Therapeutic Tool
Game-Assisted Therapy · EA Sports FC 26

Video Games, Cognitive Training & Mental Health Support

EA Sports FC 26 is not designed as a clinical therapy tool — but its structure aligns strongly with principles used in videogame-assisted therapy. The game's Archetypes system supports identity building and goal-setting. Its tactical Manager Career mode develops executive function — planning, prioritization, adaptive thinking. Multiplayer modes like Clubs and Ultimate Team foster communication, teamwork, and social connection.

For teens and young adults who struggle with traditional talk-based therapeutic approaches, a game like FC 26 offers something rare: a low-risk, highly engaging space where emotional regulation, cognitive training, and social bonding all happen naturally. Sports simulations are especially effective here because football is universally understood, mistakes are safe and reversible, and the sense of progression is built-in.

Gaming is not a replacement for professional mental health care. But when used thoughtfully, it can be a meaningful complement — and that deserves to be taken seriously.

Angelina Jolie's Couture — Art Meets Personal Truth
Cinema · Health & Culture

Couture (dir. Alice Winocour) — A Personal & Profound Role for Jolie

The French drama Couture, directed by Alice Winocour, follows a fictional American filmmaker named Maxine Walker (played by Angelina Jolie) who travels to Paris for Fashion Week — and receives a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis in the middle of it all.

The role carries extraordinary personal weight for Jolie. She lost her mother to cancer, and in 2013 famously underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation. During filming, she reportedly wore a necklace containing her late mother's ashes to help access the vulnerability the role demanded. This is what it looks like when art and lived experience intersect authentically — and it matters for how we talk about cancer, genetics, and women's health in public culture.

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Music Wednesday · Mercredi Musique

The Sound of
Wednesday

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · Mercredi 24 Juin 2026

Your weekly dispatch across genres, scenes, and frequencies — curated by Zaki. From Charli XCX to Houari's Insomnia, from Ibiza to Brooklyn, this is the music that matters right now.

What's up, everybody! It's Wednesday, June 24, 2026Mercredi 24 Juin 2026 — and Music Wednesday is back in full force. Before we dive into the curation, a special shout-out for the RÉÉDITION of Houari's Insomnia album featuring JUL, now available on OMEGA RADIO 1704. Pick up your copy at la FNAC and represent #FrenchRap properly.

Meanwhile, JETLAG RADIO 4700 is coming — and I'll be putting in serious hours to make it the landmark episode it deserves to be. The mission remains the same since the early 2010s: building the world's largest DJ podcast network, one episode at a time. I now own more DJ podcasts than any EDM DJ on the planet. Let's keep going. 🚀

Headlines & Highlights
Rolling Stone · Pop

Charli XCX Drops Titillating "Wink Wink" Video

The third and final single from Music, Fashion, Film is here — and Charli XCX delivers exactly the kind of fearless, boundary-pushing provocation her fans have come to expect. "Wink Wink" is bold, deadpan, and unapologetically her.

Read on Rolling Stone →
SPIN · Culture

Dua Lipa Is Opening Her Own Library in Portugal

In partnership with the iconic Livraria Lello bookshop in Porto, Dua Lipa is building something that goes beyond music. This is a cultural institution move — and a deeply cool one at that.

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Music Radar · Artist Feature

Sombr on Taylor Swift: "This Is Your Night" — and She Said You Choose

After Taylor Swift called him "the future," Sombr was asked to perform in her honour — and she gave him full creative control. A deeply touching story of generational recognition in music.

Read on MusicRadar →
Where Sound Meets Style
The SOURCE · Louis Vuitton

Pharrell Williams Debuts New Music From Quavo, Lil Baby, YoungBoy & Angélique Kidjo at LV Show

The Spring/Summer 2027 Louis Vuitton Men's show was a full artistic moment — Pharrell curated a lineup that bridged trap royalty with the legendary Angélique Kidjo. This is what happens when music direction is taken seriously at the highest level of fashion.

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Icons, Boxsets & Print
MOJO Magazine · August 2026

MOJO 393 — The Rolling Stones Issue

Issue #393 is dedicated to the Stones — one of rock and roll's ultimate institutions. Essential reading for anyone serious about music history and legacy.

Read on MOJO →
Louder Than War · Post-Punk

Joy Division's Long-Anticipated Eternal Boxset — Announced

It's finally here. The Joy Division Eternal boxset has been announced, and for fans of post-punk, this is the moment they've been waiting years — maybe decades — for. Essential for any serious record collector.

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The Culture
COMPLEX · VERZUZ

B2K vs. Pretty Ricky at VERZUZ — Highlights from the Boy Band Duel

The nostalgia was real. VERZUZ delivered one of its most entertaining matchups yet, pitting two early-2000s R&B boy band juggernauts against each other. The crowd had zero chill, and that's exactly why we love it.

Read on COMPLEX →
XXL Magazine · 2026 Freshmen

2026 XXL Freshmen Read Mean Comments — Babyfxce E, Slayr, Hurricane Wisdom, Skrilla & More Fire Back

A tradition unlike any other. The 2026 class gets their turn in the hot seat, and they handle the hate with exactly the kind of conviction that got them here in the first place.

Read on XXL →
SKYROCK FM · Planète Rap

SESSION LIVE — Heuss l'Enfoiré, Ramos, Beendo Z, Lin's, Nordin, Sani, W Lacalidad & More

Planète Rap on Skyrock continues to deliver the most authentic live sessions in French rap. This lineup is stacked — Heuss l'Enfoiré alone is worth the watch. #FrenchRap stays winning.

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On The Decks
Beatportal · New Releases

Best New Dance Music This Week — DJ Tennis, Rafael, Inox Traxx & More

Another strong week on the dancefloor. Beatportal rounds up the essential new releases across house, techno, and everything in between. DJ Tennis continues his hot streak.

Read on Beatportal →
Mixmag · DJ Lab

Faster Horses in the Mixmag Lab

Mixmag Lab continues to be the gold standard for artist DJ sessions. Faster Horses brings their sound to the lab — lock in and listen.

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UFO Network · Interview

Exclusive Interview: Techno DJ and Producer — 1st Elemental

An in-depth conversation with one of underground techno's rising voices. If you're not sleeping on the genre, you know why names like 1st Elemental matter.

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Dancing Astronaut · Club Culture

Pacha New York Returns — The Cherries Are Back in Brooklyn

Three nights. Brooklyn. The iconic cherries are back. Pacha New York's return is a landmark moment for electronic music fans on the East Coast. A real one.

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Your EDM · Industry News

Ibiza Drug Network Case: 9.5-Year Prison Sentence Upheld

An important reminder that the dark side of the scene has serious consequences. The Ibiza drug trafficking network's leader sees their sentence upheld by the courts. The music community deserves better than this shadow.

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Studio & Production Desk
Native Instruments · Sampler

KONTAKT 8 — The Industry Standard, Upgraded

Native Instruments drops KONTAKT 8, and the production community is paying close attention. If you're building sample-based music at a professional level, this is the tool that remains the cornerstone of the studio.

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Teenage Engineering · EP Series

Daily Life of Mr. Update — EP Series Update

Teenage Engineering continues to do brilliant, thoughtful work on their EP hardware series. I genuinely love what they're building — the craftsmanship, the philosophy, the sound design vision. My only gripe? They send gear to everyone except producers and DJs who actually use it. I'm right here, TE. Still waiting. 😤

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Spotify Newsroom · Curation

New Music Friday Gets a Personal Touch — Editor-Led Video Curation

Spotify is evolving how New Music Friday works, adding a personal, editor-led video layer to give the playlist more context and human personality. A smart move for discovery in the age of AI-driven recommendations.

Read on Spotify Newsroom →
Deep Listening
La Blogothèque · Session

Maggie Rogers — La Blogothèque Session

La Blogothèque consistently delivers the most intimate and artistically honest sessions in music. Maggie Rogers in this format? That's a watch that rewards your full attention.

Watch the Session →
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