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January 6 defendants who received commutations from President Donald Trump are free to visit the U.S. Capitol without receiving prior permission, a federal judge ruled Monday. District Judge Amit Mehta issued the order in response to a petition from Trump’s Justice Department. Some of the January 6 defendants had included a restriction on visiting the…
The trailer for Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s reality series has debuted, showcasing their family life and the fallout from the “Rust” shooting. In the opening moments of the trailer for the show, premiering Feb. 23 on TLC, Hilaria introduces the family, counting off “seven children, six animals, two parents, wild family!” A montage of typical…
PBS Though much of PBS’ programming is already available to stream through through its own apps, now you can access it through Amazon Prime Video. Amazon has launched a selection of new, ad-free FAST channels consisting of programming from over 150 local PBS affiliate stations and the PBS KIDS Channel. Even if you aren’t subscribed…
The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite isn’t significantly different than its successor, rendering this an excellent deal if you want a waterproof Amazon e-reader. | Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge If you’re feeling bored because it’s too cold to go outside, here’s an e-reader deal that might help: Woot is selling a refurbished 2021 Kindle…
The Apple Sports app has been updated with broadcast information for users in the US. | Screenshot: David Pierce / The Verge Apple updated its iOS Sports app today with several new features, including a faster way to navigate the app, support for a handful of additional soccer tournaments, and information about where you can…
Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Meta is widely launching the ability for its AI chatbot to “remember” certain details about you, such as your dietary preferences or your interests, the company said in a blog post on Monday. It will then use your past conversations, in addition to details from Facebook and Instagram…
A former inspector general (IG) who was dismissed on Friday said President Donald Trump’s decision to fire 17 independent watchdogs at various federal agencies constitutes a “threat to democracy” and government transparency. Trump dismissed IGs at agencies within the Defense Department, State Department, Energy Department, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Veterans…
While many Americans opt for destinations by air, a new report reveals a record-breaking number of people will be seeking trips on the high seas this year. AAA has released its first-ever “Cruise Travel Forecast.” It projects that 19 million Americans plan to take cruises this year. FIRST-CLASS PRETENDERS CHEAT THEIR WAY TO FREE DRINKS…
Cath Virginia / The Verge Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a new multi-year agreement that could result in a tiered subscription approach aimed at providing extra perks for “superfans.” The two didn’t announce any specifics, including the number of years the deal lasts, but UMG says it’s consistent with a “Streaming 2.0” vision…
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge After surging to the top of Apple’s App Store charts in the US, DeepSeek’s AI Assistant is now restricting new user sign-ups. According to an incident report page, registrations are being temporarily limited “due to large-scale malicious attacks on DeepSeek’s services,” though it’s unclear how these limitations…