Here are key world news developments from the last day or so, grouped by theme and region. Ukraine war and diplomacy – Ukraine has handed the U.S. a revised 20‑point…
Year: 2025
OpenAI built an AI coding agent and uses it to improve the agent itself
“The vast majority of Codex is built by Codex,” OpenAI told us about its new AI coding agent.
Global Tensions & Resilience: Dec 13, 2025 News Weaving Stories
Good morning, friends, or perhaps good evening, depending on where you are in this beautiful world of ours. It’s Alvin here, your guide through the day’s most captivating stories. Together, we’ll weave through the threads of news, humanity, and those little sparks of hope that […]
We found 70 stocking stuffers under $100 that are actually useful
Let’s face it, it’s easy to fixate on the big gifts that crowd around the Christmas tree. However, we’d argue that the true treasures are the small, useful, and thoughtful gifts tucked within stockings. That’s why, for this guide, we’ve pooled together a bunch of […]
We found 70 stocking stuffers under $100 that are actually useful
Let’s face it, it’s easy to fixate on the big gifts that crowd around the Christmas tree. However, we’d argue that the true treasures are the small, useful, and thoughtful gifts tucked within stockings. That’s why, for this guide, we’ve pooled together a bunch of […]
How to vibe-write a country hit
You may not even know it, but you’ve almost certainly encountered songs made mostly or even entirely with AI. If you’ve scrolled on TikTok the last few weeks, you’ve probably heard “I Run” a few times, but there are countless others making their way around […]
Love Defies Odds: Choosing Connection Over Statistics in a Data-Driven World
Love has always been an argument against probability. If statisticians were in charge of our hearts, so many of the relationships we celebrate would never have been allowed to begin:…
The Verge’s favorite holiday gifts under $100
Between all the new phones, smartwatches, and laptops we see throughout the year, it often feels like we’re constantly being nudged toward shinier, more expensive gadgets. And I get it. As a self-professed gadget nerd, few things are more exciting than unboxing and setting up […]
Escalating US-Venezuela Standoff Over Oil Tanker Seizure Amid Rising Global Tensions – 12/12/2025, 4:24:25 PM
Top world news stories as of December 12, 2025, include escalating US-Venezuela tensions after a tanker seizure, Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil assets, political upheaval in Bulgaria, and NATO warnings…
1X to Deploy 10,000 Neo Humanoids in Factories, Shifting from Homes to Industry
1X Strikes Groundbreaking Deal: Sending ‘Home’ Humanoids to Factories and Warehouses In a pivotal move for humanoid robotics, Norwegian company 1X has partnered with investor EQT to deploy up to…