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WORLDICE are heavily armed killers. They’re also huge losersDonald Trump's Homeland Security regime has been at the center of two critical stories in the past two weeks. In the first, federal agents shot and killed a man and quickly got to work justifying the use of force under the flimsiest of pretenses. In the other, it made house calls to people who said The Verge·3d ago
WORLDMick Jagger Knows He May Have Played His Last Rolling Stones ShowThe legendary rock star, now 82, on how fame, touring and aging have changed him.NY Times·3d ago
WORLDInside the Secret Factory That Supplies Ukraine’s War DronesWith its mass-produced and inexpensive A.I. powered war machines, the German start-up Helsing SE illustrates a profound shift in military spending.NY Times·3d ago
WORLDThe perfect kit for all your tiny repairsHi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 135, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, crank the AC, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about cold plunges and Colson Whitehead and the food trThe Verge·3d ago
WORLDA tasty RPG that will make you very hungryRoleplaying games are often defined by excess. Storylines that span dozens of hours, side quests so big they could be their own game, massive worlds that require complex maps to explore, and casts so big you start forgetting character names. That's part of what makes these games feel like epic advenThe Verge·3d ago
WORLDBeatbot AquaSense X Review: A Pool Robot That Cleans ItselfThe AquaSense X brings self-cleaning technology to pool robots for the first time, but is it worth nearly twice the price of Beatbot’s flagship cleaner?Wired·3d ago
WORLDSkylight’s Touchscreen Calendar Got my Whole Family on the Same PageThe Skylight has become the informational and organizational hub of my household. My touchscreen-native kids have also gained more agency over our family activities.Wired·3d ago
WORLDWe Make Lovely Home-Cooked Meals for Ourselves. Why Not Do the Same for Our Dogs?More dog owners have begun cooking for their canine companions in recent years. When my own dog fell ill, I became part of this growing group.Wired·3d ago
WORLDBest Hiking Boots (2026): Walking Shoes, Trails, BackpackingFrom strenuous hikes and serious summits to weekend rambles in the park, these boots help you make the most of your time outdoors.Wired·3d ago
WORLDEl Niño Is Already Wreaking Havoc on Pacific FisheriesAs the climate phenomenon sends warm water surging across the eastern Pacific, some parts of the fishing industry are suffering—but other regions are seeing a windfall.Wired·4d ago
