https://zettawire.com/stories/iran-says-it-fully-blocked-bab-el-mandeb-strait-and-closed-strait-of-hormuz-warns-of-strik-3187025398 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T11:35:10.650Z Iran says it fully blocked Bab el-Mandeb Strait and closed Strait of Hormuz, warns of strikes on US-allied Gulf energy infrastructure in response to Israeli strikes on petrochemical sites. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-iran-fires-fresh-missile-salvos-at-israel-israeli-army-says-military-urges-reside-500660 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T07:06:57.874Z BREAKING: Iran fires fresh missile salvos at Israel, Israeli Army says. Military urges residents in north and center to take shelter as new salvos target the country. https://zettawire.com/stories/spacex-draws-over-250-billion-in-investor-demand-for-ipo-sources-say-dwarfing-the-75-billi-8676977043 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:21:03.599Z SpaceX draws over $250 billion in investor demand for IPO, sources say, dwarfing the $75 billion the firm seeks to raise in what would be the largest-ever public offering. https://zettawire.com/stories/senior-u-s-official-says-investigation-found-iranian-drone-struck-helicopter-causing-crash-3853093133 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:02:56.424Z Senior U.S. official says investigation found Iranian drone struck helicopter, causing crash. Probe has not determined if strike was intentional; matter remains under review. https://zettawire.com/stories/trump-says-iran-shot-down-us-helicopter-vows-us-must-respond-the-president-made-the-statem-0893116465 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:48:29.352Z Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter, vows US 'must' respond. The president made the statement without providing details on timing or location of the incident. https://zettawire.com/stories/trump-family-made-at-least-2-3b-from-crypto-ventures-as-over-1m-investors-lost-2-3b-reuter-9341391225 ZettaWire en 2026-06-09T18:56:45.090Z Trump family made at least $2.3B from crypto ventures as over 1M investors lost $2.3B, Reuters investigation finds. https://zettawire.com/stories/philippine-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-41-after-magnitude-7-8-quake-off-mindanao-thousa-1304094120 ZettaWire en 2026-06-09T12:55:27.650Z Philippine earthquake death toll rises to 41 after magnitude-7.8 quake off Mindanao; thousands displaced, over 450 injured, 4 still missing. https://zettawire.com/stories/gsk-agrees-to-acquire-biopharmaceutical-firm-nuvalent-in-a-10-6-billion-deal-3381612899 ZettaWire en 2026-06-09T12:25:26.738Z GSK agrees to acquire biopharmaceutical firm Nuvalent in a $10.6 billion deal. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-earthquake-death-toll-in-southern-philippines-rises-to-37-456-injured-4-missing-c-379836 ZettaWire en 2026-06-09T07:13:56.872Z BREAKING: Earthquake death toll in southern Philippines rises to 37 — 456 injured, 4 missing, civil defense reports. https://zettawire.com/stories/trump-warned-netanyahu-that-israel-could-face-iran-alone-persuading-him-to-scale-back-larg-2820172131 ZettaWire en 2026-06-09T02:04:46.705Z Trump warned Netanyahu that Israel could face Iran alone, persuading him to scale back large-scale strikes; Israel hit an Iranian petrochemical facility as US helped intercept Iranian missiles. https://zettawire.com/stories/us-says-it-fired-on-disabled-tanker-that-violated-iran-port-blockade-2390494674 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T23:18:49.776Z US says it fired on, disabled tanker that violated Iran port blockade https://zettawire.com/stories/iran-cancels-all-flights-nationwide-until-further-notice-after-renewed-strikes-with-israel-500818 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T21:46:44.190Z Iran cancels all flights nationwide until further notice after renewed strikes with Israel; only Mashhad airport open for Hajj pilgrim returns https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-israel-army-says-it-struck-and-dismantled-strategic-defense-systems-in-iran-marki-4674536768 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T20:11:57.702Z BREAKING: Israel army says it struck and dismantled 'strategic defense systems' in Iran, marking a significant military escalation between the two countries. https://zettawire.com/stories/u-s-deepens-role-in-israel-iran-conflict-as-centcom-reportedly-provides-intelligence-and-a-6653631980 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T19:00:09.943Z U.S. deepens role in Israel-Iran conflict as CENTCOM reportedly provides intelligence and air defense coordination, Hayom reports. https://zettawire.com/stories/airlines-reroute-flights-around-iranian-and-syrian-airspace-after-israel-and-iran-exchange-1332766082 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T18:16:00.588Z Airlines reroute flights around Iranian and Syrian airspace after Israel and Iran exchange strikes, Reuters reports. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-explosion-heard-in-tehran-iran-activates-air-defense-shoots-down-hostile-drone-ov-500692 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T09:33:36.326Z BREAKING: Explosion heard in Tehran, Iran activates air defense, shoots down hostile drone over capital. Origin and location of blast still unknown, per Fars news agency. https://zettawire.com/stories/israel-strikes-military-targets-in-western-and-central-iran-despite-reported-trump-request-9437699504 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T09:11:59.732Z Israel strikes military targets in western and central Iran despite reported Trump request to Netanyahu to hold off further attacks. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-explosions-reported-in-tehran-iran-according-to-chinese-state-media-xinhua-no-imm-500682 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T08:53:13.959Z BREAKING: Explosions reported in Tehran, Iran, according to Chinese state media Xinhua. No immediate details on cause or casualties. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-intesa-sanpaolo-launches-35-billion-bid-for-monte-dei-paschi-di-siena-the-largest-6885348560 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T08:50:52.654Z BREAKING: Intesa Sanpaolo launches $35 billion bid for Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the largest banking deal in Italian history. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-communication-between-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-and-senior-iranian-official-0452700506 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T08:23:37.631Z BREAKING: Communication between Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and senior Iranian officials disrupted since last night, per First Squawk. https://zettawire.com/stories/iran-s-revolutionary-guards-claim-missile-strike-on-petrochemical-plant-in-haifa-in-retali-1959081988 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T07:46:23.533Z Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim missile strike on petrochemical plant in Haifa in retaliation for Israeli attack on Iranian facility, state media reports. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-idf-says-it-completed-large-scale-strike-on-iranian-defense-systems-the-military-9250708527 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T07:46:16.532Z BREAKING: IDF says it completed large-scale strike on Iranian defense systems. The military described the operation as a significant attack targeting air defense infrastructure. https://zettawire.com/stories/7-8-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-southern-philippines-killing-15-and-injuring-over-130-aut-500661 ZettaWire en 2026-06-08T07:10:54.338Z 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Philippines, killing 15 and injuring over 130, authorities say. The quake hit Sarangani province on Mindanao Island at a depth of 33 km. https://zettawire.com/stories/train-derailment-in-nigeria-s-delta-region-kills-4-injures-24-482-passengers-and-crew-were-501061 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T05:48:38.068Z Train derailment in Nigeria's Delta region kills 4, injures 24 — 482 passengers and crew were aboard the Warri-Itakpe service when four coaches overturned near Agbor, Delta State, officials say. https://zettawire.com/stories/top-white-house-ai-policy-adviser-thomas-lind-departs-his-post-a-notable-shift-in-the-admi-2150553863 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T05:42:12.986Z Top White House AI policy adviser Thomas Lind departs his post, a notable shift in the administration's technology policy team. https://zettawire.com/stories/us-crude-oil-inventories-plunge-9-119m-barrels-far-exceeding-expectations-of-a-3-4m-draw-a-1463411755 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T05:40:21.041Z US crude oil inventories plunge 9.119M barrels, far exceeding expectations of a 3.4M draw, according to API data. https://zettawire.com/stories/hungary-s-pm-peter-magyar-files-legislation-to-unlock-eu-funds-frozen-over-corruption-and-7016685803 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T05:40:11.391Z Hungary's PM Peter Magyar files legislation to unlock EU funds frozen over corruption and rule-of-law concerns under predecessor Viktor Orban https://zettawire.com/stories/riots-erupt-vehicles-torched-after-brutal-stabbing-attack-in-belfast-5485908144 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T05:32:08.385Z Riots erupt, vehicles torched after brutal stabbing attack in Belfast https://zettawire.com/stories/vance-says-iran-deal-could-come-within-a-week-or-take-months-but-will-be-reached-before-mi-6378927506 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T05:14:48.796Z Vance says Iran deal could come within a week or take months, but will be reached before midterms. https://zettawire.com/stories/federal-judge-grants-preliminary-approval-to-200-billion-visa-mastercard-swipe-fee-settlem-3708904505 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T05:03:46.774Z Federal judge grants preliminary approval to $200 billion Visa-Mastercard swipe fee settlement with retailers, resolving decades-long litigation. https://zettawire.com/stories/protesters-set-fire-to-a-bus-as-disorder-flares-in-belfast-after-knife-attack-3015351302 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T05:03:44.013Z Protesters set fire to a bus as disorder flares in Belfast after knife attack https://zettawire.com/stories/world-first-anti-aging-therapy-administered-to-a-human-patient-r-science-reports-the-treat-1u1ezo8 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:49:21.751Z World-first anti-aging therapy administered to a human patient, r/science reports. The treatment aims to reverse cellular aging by reprogramming cells to a younger state. https://zettawire.com/stories/geoffrey-hinton-says-anthropic-losing-focus-on-safe-ai-development-amid-competitive-financ-1808320945 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:47:38.009Z Geoffrey Hinton says Anthropic losing focus on safe AI development amid competitive, financial pressures, per NBC News interview. https://zettawire.com/stories/sofi-stadium-workers-reach-tentative-deal-with-management-averting-strike-ahead-of-us-worl-0904389819 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:33:40.605Z SoFi Stadium workers reach tentative deal with management, averting strike ahead of US World Cup match https://zettawire.com/stories/iran-lawmaker-says-army-on-full-alert-over-trump-threat-mehr-news-reports-4383348217 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:32:17.315Z Iran lawmaker says army on full alert over Trump threat, Mehr News reports https://zettawire.com/stories/nuvei-in-advanced-talks-to-acquire-payoneer-for-2-7-billion-sources-say-5976229935 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:31:12.013Z Nuvei in advanced talks to acquire Payoneer for $2.7 billion, sources say https://zettawire.com/stories/brent-crude-settles-down-2-97-at-91-45-bbl-shedding-2-80-on-the-session-2167039180 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:30:23.036Z Brent crude settles down 2.97% at $91.45/bbl, shedding $2.80 on the session. https://zettawire.com/stories/house-advances-70b-immigration-enforcement-funding-bill-moving-legislation-closer-to-floor-5429404956 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:25:30.812Z House advances $70B immigration enforcement funding bill, moving legislation closer to floor vote. https://zettawire.com/stories/un-report-militants-and-police-executed-and-maimed-dozens-of-palestinians-in-gaza-accordin-1u1djyr ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:18:44.633Z UN report: Militants and police executed and maimed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, according to a new investigation. https://zettawire.com/stories/iran-saraghchi-says-armed-forces-on-alert-for-any-airspace-violation-raising-tensions-in-t-7836055821 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:16:21.228Z Iran'sAraghchi says armed forces on alert for any airspace violation, raising tensions in the region. https://zettawire.com/stories/uk-urges-british-firms-to-stop-activities-in-illegal-israeli-settlements-citing-internatio-7128625372 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:16:01.248Z UK urges British firms to stop activities in illegal Israeli settlements, citing international law concerns. https://zettawire.com/stories/iran-fm-araghchi-warns-foreign-forces-near-iranian-territory-to-leave-says-departure-best-3613659469 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:15:34.623Z Iran FM Araghchi warns foreign forces near Iranian territory to leave, says departure best way to reduce risk; rejects Hormuz as international waters, says Iran prefers diplomacy but capable of other means. https://zettawire.com/stories/us-says-it-has-killed-about-200-islamic-state-linked-fighters-in-nigeria-since-operations-0881495503 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T04:03:33.394Z US says it has killed about 200 Islamic State-linked fighters in Nigeria since operations began in the West African nation. https://zettawire.com/stories/emirates-offers-incentives-safety-assurances-to-travelers-as-iran-war-hits-travel-demand-0209332368 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:57:20.162Z Emirates offers incentives, safety assurances to travelers as Iran war hits travel demand https://zettawire.com/stories/medics-in-eastern-drc-struggle-to-secure-basic-safety-equipment-nearly-a-month-into-one-of-4714310841 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:45:06.494Z Medics in eastern DRC struggle to secure basic safety equipment nearly a month into one of the world's largest Ebola outbreaks, doctors and humanitarian workers say. https://zettawire.com/stories/nasa-names-crew-for-artemis-mission-that-will-test-spacex-and-blue-origin-landers-in-orbit-4424519890 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:44:02.518Z NASA names crew for Artemis mission that will test SpaceX and Blue Origin landers in orbit next year https://zettawire.com/stories/kallas-warns-ireland-neutrality-won-t-shield-it-from-russia-eu-foreign-policy-chief-says-n-9418090503 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:43:45.036Z Kallas warns Ireland neutrality won't shield it from Russia. EU foreign policy chief says no European country is off Russia's target list since its invasion of Ukraine. https://zettawire.com/stories/thousands-protest-across-albania-for-over-a-week-over-luxury-resort-linked-to-trump-as-lon-1753176339 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:36:46.438Z Thousands protest across Albania for over a week over luxury resort linked to Trump, as long-running corruption discontent boils over in the Balkan nation. https://zettawire.com/stories/cisa-orders-us-federal-agencies-to-patch-vpn-bug-exploited-by-ransomware-gang-within-three-2782710080 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:35:47.300Z CISA orders US federal agencies to patch VPN bug exploited by ransomware gang within three days https://zettawire.com/stories/three-explosions-spark-massive-fire-in-dagestan-s-kizilyurt-over-100-evacuated-local-autho-379943 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:35:36.551Z Three explosions spark massive fire in Dagestan's Kizilyurt, over 100 evacuated, local authorities say. https://zettawire.com/stories/spacex-seeks-75b-in-what-could-be-largest-ipo-in-history-with-investors-betting-on-satelli-67696 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:28:05.131Z SpaceX seeks $75B in what could be largest IPO in history, with investors betting on satellite internet, AI and space infrastructure, though analysts are divided on the nearly $1.8 trillion valuation. https://zettawire.com/stories/us-believes-iran-willing-to-accept-15-year-enrichment-suspension-nyt-reports-signaling-pot-7980599636 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:26:42.489Z US believes Iran willing to accept 15-year enrichment suspension, NYT reports, signaling potential breakthrough in nuclear talks. https://zettawire.com/stories/real-madrid-bids-150-million-euros-for-atl-tico-s-julian-alvarez-per-club-statement-1167724626 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:25:41.151Z Real Madrid bids 150 million euros for Atlético's Julian Alvarez, per club statement. https://zettawire.com/stories/us-iran-zero-in-on-four-nuclear-issues-in-talks-nyt-reports-the-negotiations-center-on-key-0590658003 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:21:49.743Z US, Iran zero in on four nuclear issues in talks, NYT reports. The negotiations center on key sticking points as both sides seek a path forward. https://zettawire.com/stories/us-navy-drone-rescues-two-downed-apache-crew-members-off-oman-coast-centcom-says-first-kno-4545429834 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:15:37.755Z US Navy drone rescues two downed Apache crew members off Oman coast, CENTCOM says — first known use of unmanned surface vessel in such a mission. https://zettawire.com/stories/anthropic-releases-version-of-mythos-ai-model-blocked-from-cybersecurity-tasks-7355356281 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T03:03:43.732Z Anthropic releases version of Mythos AI model blocked from cybersecurity tasks https://zettawire.com/stories/anthropic-opens-its-most-powerful-ai-model-to-the-public-with-built-in-safeguards-the-comp-9513678082 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:59:37.507Z Anthropic opens its most powerful AI model to the public with built-in safeguards. The company says the model includes new safety features as it becomes widely available. https://zettawire.com/stories/anthropic-unveils-claude-fable-5-a-safe-mythos-class-ai-model-for-general-usage-expanding-9923884077 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:57:06.356Z Anthropic unveils Claude Fable 5, a safe Mythos-class AI model for general usage, expanding its lineup of large language models. https://zettawire.com/stories/nigeria-to-evacuate-first-batch-of-citizens-from-south-africa-amid-anti-immigration-violen-501058 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:50:17.146Z Nigeria to evacuate first batch of citizens from South Africa amid anti-immigration violence — evacuees depart Johannesburg Wednesday night, arrive Lagos early Thursday, government fully funds operation. https://zettawire.com/stories/rivian-begins-deliveries-of-its-r2-suv-a-key-model-for-the-ev-maker-s-growth-strategy-4214969808 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:44:51.839Z Rivian begins deliveries of its R2 SUV, a key model for the EV maker's growth strategy. https://zettawire.com/stories/spot-gold-plunges-more-than-2-to-4-236-01-oz-marking-a-sharp-intraday-decline-in-precious-2836442587 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:35:34.137Z Spot gold plunges more than 2% to $4,236.01/oz, marking a sharp intraday decline in precious metals markets. https://zettawire.com/stories/britain-launches-formal-review-of-paramount-s-110-billion-warner-bros-deal-examining-poten-3987362075 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:34:36.363Z Britain launches formal review of Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros deal, examining potential competition concerns in the media sector. https://zettawire.com/stories/imo-chief-warns-against-transiting-strait-of-hormuz-without-credible-security-guarantees-c-501057 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:28:53.936Z IMO chief warns against transiting Strait of Hormuz without credible security guarantees, citing 11 seafarer fatalities in 42 incidents since late February https://zettawire.com/stories/ap-investigation-hundreds-of-detainees-in-at-least-33-states-sue-over-inadequate-medical-c-7846971496 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:19:47.618Z AP investigation: Hundreds of detainees in at least 33 states sue over inadequate medical care in immigration detention facilities, alleging missed medications and delayed treatment. https://zettawire.com/stories/nasdaq-100-extends-drop-to-3-4-as-tech-sell-off-deepens-4244609096 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:17:03.464Z NASDAQ 100 extends drop to 3.4% as tech sell-off deepens. https://zettawire.com/stories/qatar-energy-announces-new-oil-discovery-offshore-namibia-per-company-statement-8893433981 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:15:09.625Z Qatar Energy announces new oil discovery offshore Namibia, per company statement. https://zettawire.com/stories/us-credit-card-balances-hit-record-high-as-americans-rack-up-nearly-500-billion-in-new-deb-1144948869 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:09:43.704Z US credit card balances hit record high as Americans rack up nearly $500 billion in new debt https://zettawire.com/stories/us-crude-benchmark-falls-5-as-hopes-rise-for-iran-peace-deal-2070877616 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:09:08.627Z US crude benchmark falls 5% as hopes rise for Iran peace deal https://zettawire.com/stories/eia-expects-strait-of-hormuz-oil-shipments-to-resume-in-q3-2026-with-full-recovery-to-pre-5958368270 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T02:07:40.816Z EIA expects Strait of Hormuz oil shipments to resume in Q3 2026, with full recovery to pre-war levels only in early 2027. Kalshi traders see 52% chance of normal traffic before Oct 1. https://zettawire.com/stories/eia-raises-2026-wti-price-forecast-to-88-32-bbl-from-85-68-holds-2027-at-74-39-brent-2026-0816166381 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T01:58:30.366Z EIA raises 2026 WTI price forecast to $88.32/bbl from $85.68, holds 2027 at $74.39. Brent 2026 seen at $95.39, up from $94.85. U.S. oil output to average 13.83 mln bpd. https://zettawire.com/stories/oil-futures-extend-losses-brent-crude-down-4-a-barrel-us-crude-falls-5-amid-ongoing-market-7350491425 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T01:58:27.115Z Oil futures extend losses — Brent crude down $4 a barrel, US crude falls 5% amid ongoing market volatility. https://zettawire.com/stories/taliban-bans-smartphone-use-for-members-and-government-employees-in-afghanistan-some-repor-8984112629 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T01:50:15.792Z Taliban bans smartphone use for members and government employees in Afghanistan; some reportedly smash phones to show loyalty to supreme leader. https://zettawire.com/stories/us-crude-drops-4-a-barrel-after-jerusalem-embassy-ends-shelter-order-energy-secretary-says-5290079532 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T01:47:35.937Z US crude drops $4 a barrel after Jerusalem embassy ends shelter order; Energy Secretary says Hormuz exports to keep rising. https://zettawire.com/stories/boots-owners-in-talks-with-weston-family-and-sigma-healthcare-over-10bn-sale-ft-reports-2697623904 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T01:43:29.714Z Boots owners in talks with Weston family and Sigma Healthcare over $10bn sale, FT reports. https://zettawire.com/stories/eu-orders-meta-to-temporarily-halt-policies-that-allegedly-block-rival-ai-firms-from-opera-6936517087 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T01:41:59.438Z EU orders Meta to temporarily halt policies that allegedly block rival AI firms from operating on WhatsApp for businesses. https://zettawire.com/stories/tata-consultancy-to-cut-hiring-as-it-ramps-up-ai-agents-signaling-shift-in-india-s-outsour-1981560206 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T01:37:12.541Z Tata Consultancy to cut hiring as it ramps up AI agents, signaling shift in India's outsourcing industry https://zettawire.com/stories/nasa-names-astronauts-for-artemis-iii-test-flight-the-first-crewed-mission-to-the-moon-in-9207533719 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T01:18:57.703Z NASA names astronauts for Artemis III test flight, the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years. https://zettawire.com/stories/magnetar-capital-to-deploy-hundreds-of-ai-bots-for-stock-research-replacing-human-analysts-2268447966 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T01:18:29.258Z Magnetar Capital to deploy hundreds of AI bots for stock research, replacing human analysts in new fund https://zettawire.com/stories/meta-plans-to-use-off-platform-data-like-e-commerce-purchases-to-personalize-content-feeds-8578404798 ZettaWire en 2026-06-10T01:11:58.824Z Meta plans to use off-platform data like e-commerce purchases to personalize content feeds and AI responses, expanding beyond ad targeting, per The Verge.