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Hurry Announce New Album Zoned Out: Hear The Title Track

Nominative determinism is overrated. It’s been three years since Hurry released their last album, Don’t Look Back, which means now the timing is just about right for a new one from the Philly power-pop band. That record, Zoned Out, will arrive in July via longtime label home

The Verge’s 2026 Mother’s Day gift guide

Whether it's managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring for others. Mother's Day, May 10th, is an opportunity to return the favor, so we've rounded up practical gadgets and little luxuries that can lighten her load.

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Sombrero Galaxy: The Universe’s Dusty Brimmed Hat

An amazing capture of galaxy Messier 104 , aka the Sombrero Galaxy, by the 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera mounted on a Chilean observatory. The Sombrero galaxy (Messier 104) is a galactic masterpiece that captivates scientists and astronomy enthusiasts alike. Its intricate

German Chancellor Merz says US 'being humiliated' by Iran

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday reportedly said Iran’s leadership is humiliating the United States in talks to end the war by getting President Trump to dispatch and then abruptly cancel travel by his top envoys. "The Iranians are obviously very skilled ⁠at

Trump backs idea of changing ICE's name to 'NICE'

President Trump on Sunday endorsed the idea of changing the name of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the National Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which would give the agency the acronym NICE. The idea was promoted by conservative influencer Alyssa Marie last

Beer and cannabis could share 'sex switch,' study finds

Researchers at University College Dublin have identified a genetic "switch" that determines the sex of cannabis plants, and found the same system may exist in hops. The study, published in New Phytologist, pinpoints a specific section of the X chromosome that influences whether