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Americans choosing to visit smaller towns over big cities as travel costs rise
Rising travel costs are influencing how Americans plan trips, with growing interest in smaller, lesser-known destinations across the country.
Prestigious photo contest answers ‘what is a photo?’
We love to muse over how "real" photography is defined here at The Verge now that generative AI is so prolific, and the World Press Photo competition might have...
When real estate and side hustles didn't work, one couple turned to basic index investing. It let them retire in their 30s.
"FIRE was the only thing that actually worked," said one couple who abandoned their homeownership dream and struck out on multiple side hustles.
Jimmy Kimmel brutally roasts Trump during alternative White House Correspondents Dinner
Jimmy Kimmel hosted an "alternative" version of the upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner on his show, roasting Trump and other key White House staff.
Defense Department scientist’s accidental death raises questions as probe into missing scientists grows
A government chemist who researched Novichok nerve agents died in a 2022 incident ruled accidental, but colleagues and family say it doesn't add up.
Good luck getting a Mac Mini anytime soon
Apple's $599 M4 Mac Mini has sold out online in the US, and other models are estimating wait times amid surging demand.
Seth Meyers calls out Eric Trumps $24m Pentagon deal for his robot startup
Eric Trump's robotics company reportedly landed a $24 million deal with the Pentagon, and Seth Meyers has thoughts.
I quit fast-paced journalism to care for my sick mom. My experience in both led me to become a celebrant at funerals.
Mandy Appleyard harnessed her skills as a journalist and experience caring for her ailing mom to become a celebrant, specializing in funerals.
From Walmart to Lululemon, meet 10 CEOs stepping into retail's biggest jobs this year
Retailers are shaking up their leadership in 2026, with new CEOs taking charge at companies like Walmart, Target, and Lululemon.
Learning new AI skills has become like a second job for software engineers
The tech is changing so fast that some developers say they're spending around 20 hours a week staying up-to-date on AI skills.
Porsche's new Cayenne Turbo Coupé Electric can do 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds
Porsche has announced an electric version of its popular Cayenne Coupé and it could be the company's most powerful vehicle ever — either ICE or electric. Mechan...
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