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SpaceX IPO hype is massive — and the FOMO can ruin your retirement

A stock that dips is a blip at 30. But for older investors in or near retirement, it’s a portfolio disaster.

Minister condemns ‘racist thuggery’ as violence returns to Northern Ireland

The return of unrest to the province, which suffered decades of sectarian violence, has provoked deep concern.

Intel’s stock could push even higher thanks to this subtle dynamic, BofA says

Despite major stock gains this year, Intel is significantly “underowned” in funds, BofA notes — and as ownership expands, the stock could zoom higher.

Oracle warns of security bug that hackers abused to breach 100+ companies

The tech giant warned of a security flaw that a cybercrime gang said it's exploiting as part of a mass-hacking campaign. Google said it notified more than 100 organizations that…

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans

A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.

Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years in detention

Israeli authorities released Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef after more than two years in administrative detention.

Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.

Trump administration sanctions Cuba’s national oil company, blasts Castros

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces Union Cuba-Petroleo as having 'unlawfully expropriated' US resources.

‘Obsession’s Megan Lawless Set For Psychological Drama ‘Ping’ From Richie Gordon

EXCLUSIVE: Obsession’s Megan Lawless is set to star in Ping, an indie psychological drama marking the feature debut of writer-director Richie Gordon that shoots in Utah…

Logitech’s awesome MX Master 3S mouse drops to under $100

The platform-agnostic Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse is discounted to $89.99 at Amazon ($30 off), matching the best price we’ve seen so far this year. While it may look like…

Trump to pick US attorney Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence

Nomination comes amid pushback over Donald Trump's selection of Bill Pulte as acting director of the agency.

Israel deports French journalist accused of supporting Hamas

Isreal suppressed coverage of its war on Gaza, banning international press and killing hundreds of local journalists.

China bars Philippines defence chief as South China Sea spat sails onwards

Chinese individuals and organisations are also banned from doing business with Gilberto Teodoro and his family.

Musk’s SpaceX raises $75bn in world’s biggest IPO

Rockets-to-AI group priced its 555.6mn shares at $135 a piece ahead of highly anticipated Wall Street debut

Foster children are getting their own version of ‘Trump accounts,’ but major questions remain

States will be responsible for the sign-up process, but it’s unclear what happens after that.

Global oil prices end near an 8-week low as Trump backs away from his threat of strikes on Iran

Global oil prices Thursday settled at their lowest in almost eight weeks after President Donald Trump said he was canceling planned fresh strikes on Iran, pulling back from his…

SpaceX’s stock could follow the same path as Tesla’s — not always trading on fundamentals

Investors often use shares of Tesla to trade on price swings or to bet on Elon Musk himself.

What is the Amal Movement, Lebanon’s other Shia party?

As Hezbollah's future is unclear, what role can Amal, Lebanon's other major Shia party, play?

The Best Knicks Merch to Shop This Week

The Knicks aren’t the only ones putting on a show this postseason. As New York’s NBA Finals run turns Madison Square Garden into a celebrit hotspot, the courtside…

Jose Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal

Mourinho returns to La Liga giants after 13 years following Florentino Perez's re-election as club president.

Late-Night & Variety Shows Battle It Out For Five Emmy Slots After Categories Merge

After the TV Academy merged the two major late-night Emmy categories earlier this year, it seems that things have shaken out just as expected with the number of nominations for…

Israeli government mulling huge funding to expand West Bank settlement: NGO

The proposal, if passed, would mark one of the largest expansions of illegal Israeli settlements in decades.

Trump names former SEC head Jay Clayton as US intelligence chief

President has faced backlash in Congress over his pick of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence

Two sentenced to death in Bangkok bombing

Two men were sentenced to death in the 2015 Thai Erawan shrine bombing that killed 20 people and wounded more than 100.

World Cup travel boost hasn't materialized for U.S. businesses — yet

The expected travel boom from the World Cup is looking like it will be a city-by-city, match-by-match test of pricing power.

Mehidy taken to hospital after being hit on the head by bouncer

Mehidy had a concussion, the team physio said, and will remain in hospital for 24 hours

The AI public market floodgates are opening

The huge sums that Wall Street is about to be asked for look like being only a down payment

‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Noah Wyle on the “Very Rare Second Lightning Strike” of ‘The Pitt’ After ‘ER’ and His 16 “Wilderness Years” in Between Them

The defending winner of the best actor in a drama series Emmy, who is now at work on season three of the show, also reflects on how Dr. Robby is "closer to who I am than I've ever…

The bill that would let Jimmy Kimmel sue Brendan Carr is here

Under a new bipartisan bill, Americans could sue for damages if a government official illegally tries to coerce a social media, AI, or broadcasting company to remove their post -…

Hulu Developing ‘Music Theories’ Comedy From Michael Vlamis & Kyle Anderson; Dan Lagana To Showrun For Sony Pictures Television

EXCLUSIVE: Hulu has landed Music Theories, a new comedy series from Michael Vlamis and Kyle Anderson, who are set to write and executive produce, with American…

US-Iran war to pull global economy to post-COVID low: World Bank

Global growth forecast cut to 2.5 percent due to surging energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs.

Emmy Voting Begins With 555 Series Entering Program Categories, Down 7.5% From Last Year

Emmy voting has begun. After weeks of For Your Consideration events and nonstop campaigning from studios, voting for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations is officially…

Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk?

Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world's largest reserve asset.

A will isn’t enough: 3 ways to help your loved ones before you die

There are countless ways to mess up estate planning — even if you’re organized.

‘Hounds Of Love’ Helmer Ben Young To Direct Adaptation Of Stephen King’s Short Story “Mister Yummy”

EXCLUSIVE: Australian genre filmmaker Ben Young (Hounds of Love) is set to direct a feature adaptation of “Mister Yummy,” a short story by Stephen King from his…

Stephen Miller’s War

Unelected and unaccountable, Stephen Miller has become one of the most powerful figures in modern US history.

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social…

Trump vows to take ‘total control’ of Iran’s oil and gas markets

US president says American forces will also seize control of key export hub Kharg Island

Oracle’s stock is seeing its worst run in a quarter-century as this key AI debate rages on

While Oracle’s cloud-infrastructure business is growing rapidly, a massive $95 billion spending plan and a physical bottleneck in data-center deliveries are giving investors pause.

Elections advertising spend for 2026 expected to reach record high, outpacing presidential years

High-profile 2026 midterm races in California, Texas and other key states are driving higher spend earlier in the cycle, AdImpact found.

Waymo introduces $30-a-month premium tier for riders who want faster pickups

Uber One, meet Waymo Premier. The robotaxi operator announced a new $29.99-a-month premium tier for riders who want a more elevated and exclusive autonomous experience. The…

Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession

Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.

Trump says U.S. will take Iran’s oil-export hub Kharg Island. Here’s what his threat really means.

Oil prices climbed toward session highs Thursday after President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran and said the U.S. would take control of the country’s oil and gas…

Lebanon Latest: Ceasefire talks continue under fire

Israel expands ground operations in southern Lebanon as ceasefire efforts remain stalled.

Is Apple TV the new HBO?

This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Severance.…

Sean Astin, Jeremy Piven, Lorraine Bracco, Isabel DeRoy-Olson Set For Will Rogers-Inspired High School Sports Drama ‘Will To Win’

EXCLUSIVE: The Lord of the Rings actor and SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin is starring with Jeremy Piven (Entourage), Lorraine Bracco (The Sopranos) and Isabel DeRoy-Olson (Three…

Social Security insolvency is ‘entirely solvable,’ says commissioner under Biden

The solution is simple — but it won’t be easy.

ECB raises interest rates for first time since 2023

Central bank is first in G7 to increase borrowing costs in response to Middle East energy crisis

Five claims from former Palestinian prime minister and why they matter

We spent an hour talking to former Palestinian prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, who is one of the most influential voices in the West Bank.

Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role

Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World…