Trump admin axed 383 active clinical trials, dumping over 74K participants
It’s a “violation of foundational ethical principles of human participant research.”
MSI’s $380 QD-OLED gaming monitor is one of 2025’s best deals so far
At $380, MSI’s 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitor is one of the best purchases Verge readers who want an awesome gaming upgrade can make now. That’s how much it costs in an online-only deal at Costco for membership holders through December 1st. In case you’re curious as to what kind of OLED monitor you can
You need to listen to the searing noise pop album Forever in Your Heart
There’s something irresistible about music that sounds as if it’s coming apart at the seams. The Black Dresses are masters of barely contained chaos. All of their records feel as if they’re in danger of collapsing into pure noise at any moment. But never have they so expertly woven the various threads of their sound
Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold Revolutionizes Durability in Foldable Phones, Achieves First IP68 Rating
Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of foldable smartphones, focusing on what has long been the Achilles’ heel of the category: durability. As of…
Scientist Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Dangerous Crop-Killing Fungus into US, Sparking Biosecurity Concerns
A scientist recently pleaded guilty to smuggling Fusarium graminearum into the United States, raising alarm in both scientific and agricultural circles[2]. But what exactly is this organism, and why is…
Curiosity Rover Explores Mars’ Mysterious “Boxwork” Terrain Amid Halloween Festivities on Earth
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4702-4708: It’s Only Spooky Here on Earth Today! As Halloween fades into memory here on Earth, NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity is wrapping up another action-packed week of…
The best early Black Friday deals we’ve found so far on laptops, TVs, and more
Black Friday is the most anticipated day of the year for bargain hunters. While there’s still some time to go before November 28th, we’re already starting to see a healthy selection of early discounts, allowing you to get a jump on your holiday shopping. Right now, for instance, Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are on sale
WhatsApp is launching third-party chat integration in Europe
Meta is on the cusp of launching third-party integration with WhatsApp in Europe — something that’s required by the Digital Markets Act (DMA). It’s rolling out “over the coming months” with WhatsApp’s level of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) maintained. Meta says that BirdyChat and Haiket will be the first third-party services to implement messaging interoperability with WhatsApp. No, we haven’t
This flu season looks grim as H3N2 emerges with mutations
UK facing one of worst flu seasons in history—and the US is next.