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Shortly after taking office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that effectively put a freeze on most foreign aid.One lesser-known effect of this 90-day freeze? Funding has been halted for the State Department's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP), a fairly new bureau that utilizes diplomacy to create technological partnerships and tackle emerging cyber threats.SEE ALSO:Will Oracle take over TikTok? Trump says he'll make a decision in 30 days
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There was a time when I was a more innocent person until a group of Saturday Night Live writers decided to ruin my morning.SEE ALSO:'SNL': What if Timothée Chalamet was a dumb dog that did human things?
The sketch reads like a logline straight out of Hell: "Hot twink BF farts on grandma to bring her back to life." That’s the premise of this wildly absurd bit, starring host and musical guest Timothée Chalamet as the aforementioned "hot twink BF."It was five minutes of pure mad

The SuperStation One comes in three colors, including translucent blue. | Image: Retro Remake Retro Remake’s Taki Udon announced last night that preorders had opened for the SuperStation One, a clone of the PS One variant of the original PlayStation. The $149.99 Founders Edition preorders are sold out already, but you can still preorder the standard $225 SuperStation One for $179.99 right now, with shipping expected in “Q4 or Earlier.”While the SuperStation One looks like a PS

The premise of this Saturday Night Live sketch, with Timothée Chalamet pulling double duty as host and musical guest, is simple: "What if a pack of dumb little dogs talked and acted like humans?"SEE ALSO:Timothée Chalamet jokes about Dune popcorn bucket, constantly losing at award shows in SNL open
Let’s be real — not every SNL sketch can be a home run. But at least this one had the cast fully committing to the absurdity.From random moments of staring into space to full

Timothée Chalamet was the guest host for the first Saturday Night Live since Donald Trump was inaugurated as president (again). Chalamet was also the first musical guest as well. While Chalamet didn't mention Trump, being both host and musical guest was something he made sure to joke about in his opening monologue on this weekend's Saturday Night Live.SEE ALSO:'SNL': AI Timothée Chalamet can't hurt you
Chalamet hosted SNL for the third time, but as he pointed out, it was the f

In this Saturday Night Live sketch, host Timothée Chalamet and cast member Bowen Yang play AI-generated podcast hosts designed to make school more engaging for kids. The only problem? The AI hosts are hilariously dysfunctional.SEE ALSO:'SNL' barista Timothée Chalamet is funnier than you
Their "educational" facts are completely off the mark, and their dynamic feels more like gossipy brunch besties than professional co-hosts. As the skit continues, the AI duo spirals into an existent

If there’s one thing to know about Timothée Chalamet hosting Saturday Night Live, it’s that the Dune star always commits to the bit — no matter how bizarre.SEE ALSO:Timothée Chalamet is a bungee instructor in this 'SNL' skit
Take this sketch, for example. Chalamet plays a shy new barista-in-training tasked with brainstorming coffee puns for the shop’s chalkboard. While his coworkers toss out solid, punny ideas, Chalamet veers completely off-script, launching

TikTok has less than 75 days before facing another ban after President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting the viral video app an extension to find a buyer.With the clock ticking, the Trump administration is facilitating talks between potential U.S. buyers and TikTok's China-based parent company, ByteDance.According to a new report from NPR, the current deal in the works features the business-oriented software company Oracle taking over and overseeing "the app’s algorithm, data

Who knew Timothée Chalamet could pull off Douchebag Bungee Instructor Energy? Apparently, the answer is Saturday Night Live.In his latest hosting gig, Chalamet dives into chaotic comedy as a hilariously smug bungee class instructor, and yes, it’s every bit as absurd as it sounds. The sketch feels like one of those “let the cast cook” situations, with the vibes teetering between unhinged and weirdly relatable.Chalamet’s character radiates douchey workout bro energy,

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Whenever Netflix raises its prices — which seems to happen roughly as often as Ben Affleck falls in love with an A-list celebrity — the company always gives the same reason. It needs the extra money, you see, in order to keep investing in the kind of programming and product its 302 million subscribers demand. That’s how the standard monthly price of ad-free Netflix jumped from $7.99 to $17.99 over the course of the last 13 years, includi

Image: David Pierce / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 68, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hope you’re staying warm and sane, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been reading about Kieran Culkin and insomnia and the eBay for fancy startup stuff, finally watching The Wild Robot, thinking a lot about my shopping habits while watching The Mega-Brands That Built

TL;DR: This MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar is on sale for $377.97 (reg. $1,499) until February 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT.Sometimes, you just need a MacBook. Whether it's to run specific software or because that's just what everyone at work uses and it'd be really inconvenient to switch, a Mac is on the menu, but don't worry. Your budget can handle it. Macs may have earned their expensive reputation, but there are a few affordable options left. This MacBook Pro would normally cost $1,499, but now it'

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TL;DR: Live stream Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders on YouTube TV or Sling TV.The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders meet this weekend in a huge battle for a spot in the Super Bowl. Both teams are a part of NFC East. The Eagles are atop the division, at 14-3, while the Commanders sit right below them, at 12-5.The last time these two teams played one another was on Dec. 22, 2024. The Commanders took the win with a final score of 36-33. When is Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washi

TL;DR: Live stream Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.We're so close to the Super Bowl that remaining teams will be starting to dream of winning. Of course, the Kansas City Chiefs are used to that winning feeling, and they'll be confident of claiming a massive victory over the Buffalo Bills in the NFL Conference Championships.Looking for the best way to watch Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills f

TL;DR: Live stream Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills on YouTube TV or Paramount+.The NFL's Conference Championships wrap up this weekend with the Kansas City Chiefs playing the Buffalo Bills. The Chiefs are a seriously strong team, with only two losses in AFC West, keeping them atop their division. The Bills are also atop their division, AFC East, where they've only lost four games. The Chiefs probably have a greater chance of making it to the Super Bowl, but we'll find out for sure this Sund

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Parenting is arguably the most difficult job of them all. Today's parents navigate tablet-fueled tantrums and teens using AI programs — and everything in between. For single parents, these responsibilities compound. If you're a single parent, you're certainly not alone: There were an estimated 9.8 million one-parent households in the U.S. in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. SEE ALSO:STEM, gender, and the stereotypes that hold girls back
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Actors get all the attention, but to make a movie truly great, you need a winning combination of writers, directors, and producers, as well as onscreen talent. To make a strong film that authentically portrays its Black characters, you need Black creatives in those decision-making positions. It's a very simple concept, people!To shed a little more light on the incredible writers, directors, and producers that put their hearts and souls into crafting our favorite flicks, we’ve put together

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections today: Hints and answers

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, w

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve

DeepSeek R1’s Monday release has sent shockwaves through the AI community, disrupting assumptions about what’s required to achieve cutting-edge AI performance. This story focuses on exactly how DeepSeek managed this feat, and what it means for the vast number of users of AI models. For enterprises developing AI-driven solutions, DeepSeek’s breakthrough challenges assumptions of OpenAI's dominance -- and offers a blueprint for cost-efficient innovation.Read More

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Oracle and a group of investors that includes Microsoft are in talks to take over TikTok’s global operations, reports NPR. The deal, which the White House is reportedly negotiating, would see ByteDance keeping a minority stake in TikTok while “the app’s algorithm, data collection and software updates will be overseen by Oracle.”
Oracle’s server network already provides the bulk of TikTok’s backbone, and under the