During One of the Coldest Winters Ever, This $25 Insulation Hack Is Saving My Sanity Imagine this: It’s the dead of winter 2026, and temperatures have plummeted to record lows—colder than anything I’ve seen in years. Winds howl outside, frost creeps across every surface, and […]
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US-Iran Tensions Soar Amid Largest Deployment Since Iraq War; UK Royal Scandal Unfolds – 2/20/2026, 8:29:28 AM
Top world news headlines as of February 20, 2026, highlight escalating US-Iran tensions, UK royal scandal, and other global developments. US-Iran tensions dominate headlines, with the US amassing forces in the Middle East amid President Trump’s 15-day ultimatum for Iran to strike a nuclear deal; […]
A $10K+ bounty is waiting for anyone who can unplug Ring doorbells from Amazon’s cloud
With Ring facing fierce backlash over its Search Party feature, a new program is challenging developers to move Ring doorbell footage off of Amazon’s cloud – and into users’ own devices. The Fulu Foundation, the consumer advocacy group cofounded by YouTuber Louis Rossmann, is offering […]
Survive the Cold: $25 Bubble Wrap Hack Transforms Homes in Record Winter 2026
During One of the Coldest Winters Ever, This $25 Insulation Hack Is Saving My Sanity Imagine this: It’s the dead of winter 2026, and temperatures have plummeted to record lows—think -30°C nights that make your bones ache just looking out the window. One of the […]
Diablo II’s new Warlock is a great excuse to revisit a classic game
New skill tree paths offer a fun twist on some generally familiar mechanics.
$25 Bubble Wrap Hack Keeps Homes Cozy During Record-Breaking Winter Cold Snap
During One of the Coldest Winters Ever, This $25 Insulation Hack Is Saving My Sanity Imagine this: It’s the dead of winter 2026, and temperatures have plummeted to record lows—colder than anything I’ve seen in years. Winds howl outside, frost creeps across every surface, and […]
The speech police came for Colbert
Generally speaking, arcane and mostly unenforced FCC rules are not the province of late night talk shows. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr seems intent on changing that, though; not long after causing a ruckus that briefly took Jimmy Kimmel off the air, his vague threats appear […]
The next iTunes may be vibe-coded
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. Wouldn’t it be great if you could exchange music recommendations with your friends, no matter whether they use Spotify, Apple […]
Baseus’ retractable, 6-in-1 travel adapter is on sale for its lowest price to date
Packing multiple charging adapters can quickly eat up space, which is why an all-in-one travel adapter like the Baseus EnerCore CG11 makes for a good investment. The travel-friendly accessory works in most countries and lets you charge several devices at once, and right now, Amazon […]
Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions Spark Speculation of Imminent Military Strike After Failed Nuclear Talks – 2/19/2026, 4:24:24 PM
Top world news as of February 19, 2026, centers on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with a potential U.S. military strike on Iran speculated as early as Saturday amid failed nuclear talks, alongside U.S. military buildup in the Middle East including a second carrier strike group.[1][3][4] U.S.-Iran […]