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Bill Gates, Epstein, and the STD Emails That Won't Go Away

New DOJ documents contain bizarre emails allegedly drafted by Epstein about Gates. The claims are wild, the denials are strong, and the damage is already done.

Senate Democrats Force ICE Reforms After Agent Kills Protester in Minneapolis

Senate Dems united to block DHS funding after Alex Pretti's death, giving Congress two weeks to negotiate new limits on ICE or face another shutdown.

Microsoft Banned Jeffrey Epstein From Xbox Live in 2013, But Questions Remain

Newly released emails reveal Epstein's Xbox Live ban, raising questions about enforcement timing and how tech platforms handle registered sex offenders.

The Vergecast Gets Real About Responsibility, Tech CEOs, and Why Sometimes You Just Have to Speak Up

When tech platforms have power, do they have a duty to use it? The latest Vergecast episode tackles corporate responsibility and what happens when silence costs more than speaking up.

Sebastiaan de With Joins Apple's Design Team, Halide Fans Need Not Panic

The Lux co-founder behind Halide and Kino is heading to Apple to work on his 'favorite products' while his partner promises Halide isn't going anywhere.

Apple Snags Halide Co-Founder Sebastiaan de With for Design Team

Sebastiaan de With, the creative mind behind Halide and Kino, is joining Apple's design team. What does this mean for Lux's beloved camera apps?

Waymo's Zeekr Van Crashes Into Parked Cars in Echo Park, But Here's the Catch

A Waymo Zeekr van crashed into multiple parked cars in Echo Park, but the autonomous vehicle wasn't actually driving itself during the incident.

Amazon Slashes Another 16,000 Jobs as Restructuring Continues

Amazon announces its second massive layoff in three months, cutting 16,000 positions while promising this won't become a quarterly pattern.

Spry Fox Buys Its Freedom: Why This Indie Studio Left Netflix Behind

After three years under Netflix, cozy game developer Spry Fox is independent again. The reason? Their social MMO needs players, not just subscribers.

Pinterest Cuts 700 Jobs to Fund Its AI Dreams

Pinterest is laying off up to 700 employees and shrinking office space to pivot harder into AI. The cost? $45 million and a lot of careers.

TikTok's First Weekend Under New US Ownership Was a Complete Mess

Technical chaos hits TikTok after its US sale, sparking censorship fears amid anti-ICE protests. Are these just growing pains or something more sinister?

When Cat Bongo Videos Go Political: The Internet's Apolitical Creators Have Finally Had Enough

From wood-chopping influencers to Reddit's cat bongo enthusiasts, even the most seemingly neutral corners of the internet are breaking their silence.