WORLDSam Altman responds to ‘incendiary’ New Yorker article after attack on his homeThe OpenAI CEO's new blog post responds to both an apparent attack on his home and an in-depth New Yorker profile raising questions about his trustworthiness.TechCrunch·5d ago
WORLDArtemis II splashdown captures nationwide attentionFans across the country tuned in to see the Artemis II crew make their splashy return to Earth.NPR·5d ago
WORLDCoachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guestsThe festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.BBC News·5d ago
WORLDGoogle says Polymarket bets showing up in News was an ‘error’Polymarket bets started popping up in Google News alongside legitimate news articles. But now those results aren't showing, and Google says they were never supposed to. Spokesperson Ned Adriance told The Verge that "Google News is designed to show sources that create content about current issues, evThe Verge·5d ago
WORLDBattles brew over in-state tuition for undocumented studentsIn some states, undocumented students have access to in-state college tuition if they meet certain requirements. Now, many of those laws are being challenged.CNBC·5d ago
WORLDGoogle’s latest Nest Doorbells just hit their lowest prices of the yearIf you’ve ever worried about porch pirates stealing packages while you’re away, a video doorbell can offer some peace of mind, letting you keep tabs on deliveries no matter where you are. Google offers some of the best around, and right now, its battery-powered, second-gen Nest Doorbell is availableThe Verge·5d ago
WORLDPokémon Champions is off to a rough startLike many live-service games before it, Pokémon Champions' launch has been messy. The free-to-start battle sim, which is out now on the Switch and Switch 2 (and also coming to mobile later this year), is plagued with bugs, some of which cause issues with basic battle mechanics - not great for aThe Verge·5d ago
WORLDMy baby deer plushie told me that Mitski’s dad was a CIA operativeTwo weeks ago, I was getting ready to log off work when I got a text message. "Oh wow, I was checking out Mitski. did you know people are saying her Dad was a CIA operative?" Normally, that kind of out-of-the-blue text from a friend wouldn't faze me. This time, my eyes bugged. The unprompted […The Verge·5d ago
WORLDUS man in Bahamian jail after wife disappears into Atlantic waters during boat trip<p>Lynette and Brian Hooker, from Michigan, were years into a sailing adventure when Brian said his wife fell overboard</p><p>Lynette Hooker bounced around the deck of the docked Soul Mate, smiled into the camera and proclaimed, “We’re finally leaving Kemah,” referring to a Texas port town.</p><p>“IThe Guardian·5d ago
WORLDYou don’t have to spend more than $50 on a great USB-C dock for your Switch 2Nintendo seemingly designed its latest console to be a mystery for third-party accessory makers. With the Switch 2, the company changed the wireless protocol for connecting controllers to the new system, as well as how it outputs video over USB-C, making it clear at launch that every third-party manThe Verge·5d ago
WORLDHow to help kids form healthy relationships with money: They 'end up in much better financial shape' as adults, psychologist saysAmid rising costs and a tighter economic climate, more parents are teaching their kids financial literacy lessons that could serve them well later in life.CNBC·5d ago
WORLDDemons and pinball are a perfect matchThere's one very specific reason I keep a Wii U handy, and that's so that I have an easy way to play the classic pinball game Devil's Crush. Over the years, it has become a comfort game for me. I'm not entirely sure what it is, but there's something about the combination of familiar pinball […The Verge·5d ago