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The Verge’s 2026 college graduation gift guide

Graduating from college is exciting, but it can also feel slightly terrifying. Along with celebrating a huge accomplishment, many grads jump right into looking for a job. Some might be getting their first apartment, too, which brings on a whole new set of responsibilities.

Tech

‘Lanterns’: HBO DC Series Casts Laura Linney

Laura Linney has officially joined the cast of the upcoming DC series “Lanterns” at HBO. Linney will appear alongside previously announced cast members Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Jason Ritter, and Ulrich Thomsen. It was

Watch live: Trump hosts healthcare affordability event

President Trump is scheduled to host a healthcare affordability event on Monday afternoon at the White House. Trump in January unveiled an affordability framework aimed at lowering drug prices and insurance premiums, as he seeks to address a major Republican political liability

Iran World Cup squad lands in south Turkey for training

Iran's football team arrived in Turkey on Monday for a training camp and to complete visa applications ahead of the 2026 World Cup, AFP correspondents said. The 22 players and coaching staff in the "Team Melli" delegation flew into the Turkish resort of Antalya where they could

Gwangju massacre deniers still seek comfort in North plot

Originally published May 18, 2021, this article is republished five years later to the day with just a bit of updating. More than a week before elite South Korean troops – sent to put down pro-democracy protests in the southwestern city of Gwangju – sparked an uprising with

Asia

Lindsey Graham Brags About How GOP Is Just a Trump Cult Now

MAGA Republicans are teaching a scary lesson in the wake of Senator Bill Cassidy’s weekend primary loss: Do not cross Donald Trump. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham appeared on NBC News’s Meet the Press Sunday to spread the word. “Are you glad that Senator Cassidy is no

Trump moves to dismiss $10B lawsuit against IRS

President Trump in a filing on Monday moved to dismiss his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over an agency contractor who leaked his tax return information to news outlets. The notice of voluntary dismissal was filed in a federal court in Miami. Trump’s civil lawsuit sought