BEIJING, CHINA – DECEMBER 22: A woman walks by the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) on December 22, 2025 in Beijing, China. Zhang Xiangyi | China News Service | Getty Images China held its benchmark lending rates unchanged for an 11th straight month, keeping its powder dry as policymakers weigh the economic…
The intricate dynamics of U.S.-Iran relations have long colored geopolitical strategies in the Middle East, yet recent insights suggest a critical reassessment of these strategies may be overdue. Daniel Benaim, the former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arabian Peninsula Affairs, has articulated that the United States may have overlooked key opportunities to secure favorable outcomes…
Samantha Maxwell/Tasting Table Shredded cheese isn’t always my go-to option when I’m in the dairy section of my local grocery store. I tend to like blocks of cheese better — I think they often have a better flavor, and it’s not too much work to grate the cheese myself. But I can admit that there’s…
But it failed to deliver its space-based cell tower payload. But it failed to deliver its space-based cell tower payload. Apr 19, 2026, 8:28 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. Today’s launch of AST SpaceMobile’s satellite aboard…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 20, 2026. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stocks slipped on Monday after tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated over the weekend. The S&P 500 shed 0.24% to close at 7,109.14, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.26% to…
Five of those six users have placed no more bets since, but one of the account’s recent activity shows it has subsequently made $163,000 by correctly betting on a US-Iran ceasefire by 7 April, which was announced by Washington and Tehran on that day.
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose in early trading Sunday as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf waterway that is crucial to global energy supplies. The price of U.S. crude oil increased 6.4% to $87.90 per barrel an hour after trading resumed…
In a recent political development in Hungary, the newly elected Prime Minister Peter Magyar has signaled a significant policy shift that could reshape the country’s stance on international judicial matters. His commitment to uphold the International Criminal Court (ICC) membership, coupled with an intent to act on an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
The recent arrest of singer D4vd, charged with murder in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, has brought a tragic end to a story that underscores the grievous issues of youth safety and the implications of fame. As the music world grapples with the potential consequences of these allegations, the tragic loss of life…
Soaring U.S. debt is causing Treasury bonds to lose their risk advantage over other securities, making it more expensive to borrow money, the International Monetary Fund warned. Treasuries have long enjoyed the status as the world’s top safe haven asset. But annual budget deficits are now at $2 trillion, rapidly piling on to the $39…
Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin successfully re-used one of its New Glenn rockets for the first time ever on Sunday, but the company failed at its primary mission: delivering a communications satellite to orbit for customer AST SpaceMobile. AST SpaceMobile issued a statement Sunday afternoon that the upper stage of the New Glenn rocket…
The company says the attack originated from a compromised ‘third-party AI tool.’ The company says the attack originated from a compromised ‘third-party AI tool.’ Apr 19, 2026, 7:54 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. Vercel, a major…
Oil prices climbed Sunday after Iran once again blocked the passage of most ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for one-fifth of the world’s crude. Brent crude, the international benchmark, was up about 7% to $96.88, after settling on Friday at its lowest level since March 10 on news Iran would reopen…
Valerii Apetroaiei/Getty Images Some people may wonder if it’s worth it to buy appliances straight from the manufacturer to try to save some money. Others, though, prefer the traditional option of visiting a local retailer and working with a salesperson. If so, you want to pick a retailer that will make the process easy and give…
The ongoing global energy crisis has unfolded into a complex web of geopolitical tensions, particularly as Ukraine takes bold actions against Russian oil facilities amid fluctuating fuel prices. This dynamic not only reflects the immediate impacts of the conflict in Ukraine but also exposes deeper implications for energy markets, particularly how the ongoing U.S.-Israel strategies…
Surveillance and analytics company Palantir recently posted what it called a “brief” 22-point summary of CEO Alex Karp’s book “The Technological Republic.” Written by Karp and Palantir’s head of corporate affairs, Nicholas Zamiska, “The Technological Republic” was published last year and described by its authors as “the beginnings of the articulation of the theory” behind…
Update 4/19/26: Added additional information from Vercel that was disclosed after publishing. Cloud development platform Vercel has disclosed a security incident after threat actors claimed to have breached its systems and are attempting to sell stolen data. Vercel is a cloud platform that provides hosting and deployment infrastructure for developers, with a strong focus on…
Tesla launched its “Robotaxi” service in Dallas and Houston yesterday — expanding to two new cities for the first time since Austin. There’s just one problem: there are virtually no cars available. Data from Robotaxi Tracker shows that Tesla’s new Houston and Dallas deployments have had 0% to 2% availability over the past 24 hours,…
Blue Origin launched the company’s third New Glenn rocket on Sunday, re-flying and successfully recovering a previously used first stage. But the rocket’s second stage put the payload, a direct-to-cellphone communications satellite, in an unusable orbit, officials said. AST SpaceMobile of Midland, Texas, builder of the BlueBird 7 satellite, said in a statement the cellular relay station’s on-board…
PHOENIX — A ground stop was in effect, impacting Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport flights on Sunday morning. The advisory was put into effect around 8:15 a.m and was extended until 10 a.m. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, departures to Phoenix from areas including Denver, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Houston were grounded due to…
In the Dec. 10, 2001, issue of Fortune, Warren Buffett wrote a landmark seven-page article that introduced a crucial market metric that became renowned as the “Buffett Indicator.” The Great Man adapted the piece from a speech he’d given that July at the annual Allen & Co. bash in Sun Valley, privately delivered to the…
Leanna Stokes had gotten into the habit of asking her oncologist what might be next for her treatment, and for good reason. Stokes, a 36-year-old gymnastics manager from New Rochelle, New York, had received one of the most difficult diagnoses in oncology: metastatic pancreatic cancer. Her oncologist kept mentioning two syllables, KAY-ras, referring to her…
As tensions rise in the Middle East following the recent war involving Iran and Israel, U.S. President Donald Trump faces mounting criticism regarding his administration’s military strategy. With a significant portion of the American public questioning his decisions, Trump has adamantly maintained that his actions are rooted in his longstanding position against Iran’s potential nuclear…
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Reporting for this story was supported by a grant from the Fund for Investigative Journalism. TOM GREEN COUNTY, Texas—Some Texas oil wells gush hundreds of barrels of oil a day. But many are like the wells on Jackie Chesnutt’s ranch in West Texas that only trickle out a couple barrels a month. Chesnutt, a retired…
Everyone’s buzzing about the upcoming SpaceX initial public offering (IPO), which is likely to become the biggest IPO in history. The focus right now for many investors is finding ways to get exposure to SpaceX pre-IPO, as well as finding other space stocks that might go along for the ride in a broader space bull…
Jeff Bezos’ space company just notched a big reusability milestone — but also suffered a sizable setback. Blue Origin’s huge New Glenn rocket launched into space for the third time ever Sunday morning (April 19) — but, in a first for the company, it soared into orbit powered by previously flown hardware. The mission, called…
VIENNA (AP) — Baby food brand HiPP is recalling some of its baby food jars after samples in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic tested positive for rat poison, officials said Sunday. Authorities believe the tampering occurred in 190-gram (6.7-ounce) jars of baby food made with carrots and potatoes for 5-month-olds that were sold from…
As tensions mount in the Middle East, the possibility of renewed negotiations between the United States and Iran may hinge on delicate diplomatic maneuvers and rising rhetoric. Set against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire, President Donald Trump’s announcement of potential talks in Pakistan reflects a strategy marked by firm demands and escalating threats. This…
As geopolitical tensions continue to shape global discourse, the upcoming talks between the United States and Iran are drawing significant attention. With heightened security measures in place in Islamabad, observers remain optimistic about the potential for progress in diplomatic relations. This meeting, while complex, represents a crucial opportunity for dialogue in a landscape often marked…
Recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated following the U.S. Navy’s interception of an Iranian-flagged vessel, sparking a renewed wave of geopolitical discussions. This incident underscores the fraught relationships in the region, highlighting the complexities of international maritime law and military engagement amidst ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. With the…
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Tesla announced today that its “Robotaxi” service is now rolling out in Dallas and Houston, marking the company’s first expansion beyond Austin and San Francisco. The company shared maps of the two new service areas, which appear to cover small slices of each city. The Houston geofence covers approximately 25 square miles, according to early…