Syrian man dies in custody after alleged abuse by security officers
A Syrian man died in police custody after his family alleged he was severely beaten.
TechCrunch
Detroit startup Grounded raises $5M to customize electric and gas-powered vans
The company has shifted from making van-life builds to custom outfitting vehicles for small businesses, all while the EV landscape in the US changed dramaticall...
Wired
The Cop Who Took On Flock
After Noel Pichardo called out his city's embrace of Flock surveillance cameras, he was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less than two years...
The Canary
The War He Leaves Behind: Keir Starmer’s Dark Legacy of Dissent as Terrorism
Sir Keir Starmer has left office almost without noise – and, astonishingly, only now. He remained Prime Minister despite misleading Parliament and the British p...
Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning?
Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.
Infantino’s FIFA World Cup fallout: Lamour exits after criticism of plan
Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino's proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been 'deceived' over plan.
The Verge
Coyote vs. Acme is even funnier because Warner Bros. Discovery tried to kill it
There's an argument to be made that people wouldn't be all that interested in Coyote vs. Acme if it weren't for the way David Zaslav tried to kill it. By trying...
Videos show deadly school shooting in Philippines
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student and himself.
The Verge
Comcast is turning millions of its routers into motion detectors
Xfinity gateways XB7 and newer can now act as motion sensors in your home. | Image: Comcast Comcast is bringing Wi-Fi motion sensing to millions of routers that...
Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record
Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record
The Verge
ABC sues the FCC over Trump and Carr’s campaign of threats
ABC is suing the Federal Communications Commission over claims the agency "waged a retaliatory campaign" against its networks over the content they broadcast. I...
Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle
Supreme Court grants jailed ex-PM Imran Khan transfer to hospital for a month after concerns raised over blood pressure.
The Verge
Polaroid’s new Pokémon collection captures memories, not Pikachus
Polaroid announced a new collection of cameras, instant film, and accessories all featuring limited-edition designs to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Po...
The Verge
Firefox’s Smart Window promises a better AI browser
Starting today, AI chats in Firefox's Smart Window AI browsing mode can pull from current web info and show source links in chat responses through a partnership...
Wired
The Powerful Chinese Model Experts Warned About—and Waited for—Is Here
Z.ai’s latest AI model release could help companies secure their systems—or find its way into the hands of hackers.
Wired
Best Merino Wool Clothing (2026): Base Layers, Hoodies, Jackets
Merino is one of the best fabrics you can wear. We explain the different blends, what “GSM” means, and how to care for your clothes.
Cincinnati Open: Williams sisters fall in doubles while Zverev advances
Alexander Zverev survives third-round scare versus Terrance Atmane while Venus, Serena Williams lose in doubles return.
Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question
Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question
Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death
The former regime figure was found guilty of charges including premeditated murder and torture.
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
What to watch in Tuesday’s Florida primary elections
Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Trump's politics and Israel's war on Gaza figure prominently in the elections.
Top Russian economist ousted after warning of growing costs of Ukraine war
Andrey Klepach, top economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, had warned Russia was lagging behind rivals.
The Verge
Google’s Pet Memory forgot who my cats are
One of the best things my smart home does is help me care for my pets, and security cameras are particularly useful for keeping track of my many critters. But t...
The Verge
The Verge Guide to Pets
Ah, the relationship between animals and the technology they can’t quite understand. Today, it seems like there’s a high-tech solution to every element of pet ...
The Verge
My parrot ate my keyboard
One of the great joys in life is having pets. The unconditional love, the snuggles, the excitement they show when you get home - these things add an emotional f...
Lakers’ Jeanie Buss ‘contesting’ family’s vote to sell to Kushner, Iger
The Lakers governor is resisting attempts to sell family's minority share to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
Palestine weekly: Global outcry fails to break West Bank siege
Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian homes in West Bank, while Board of Peace goes back on Gaza disarmament deal.
Israel’s siege on Gaza is creating a breast cancer crisis
Al Jazeera looks at the devastating impact that Israel's war and siege on Gaza are having on women with breast cancer.
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to negotiate a reprieve from 50-percent tariffs.
The Verge
Oops! My cat is an iPad kid
Pets, like children, come with the responsibility to keep them happy, healthy, and mentally stimulated - obligations I readily committed to before getting my ca...