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The incomplete history of Duo devices

Apple announced the company's first device with a folding screen today, the iPhone Duo, but that's where the firsts end. The Duo is not only far from the first foldable on the market thanks to the efforts of Samsung and Google, but it's also not the first product to be called

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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg reportedly placed on leave

Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of WordPress.com owner Automattic, has been placed on a paid leave of absence, according to a report from 404 Media. In an internal announcement viewed by the outlet, Mullenweg claims Automattic chief financial officer Mark Davies "conspired" with board

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Trump admits Iran war will not end before midterms

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran war not to end before midterms, Trump admits The Iran war is all but likely to drag on through the midterm elections in November, according to

Missouri’s chaotic redistricting battle: Where it stands

A showdown over Missouri's congressional map has taken several turns in the last week, as competing court rulings leave lingering questions about which district boundaries should be in effect for the midterms. Under the current rulings, Missouri officials are moving ahead with

It’s the year of smartphone price hikes

Paying more for a new phone seems almost unavoidable after Apple's event today. The new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start at $1,199 and $1,299, respectively - a $100 price hike over their predecessors. You can't dodge the price hike by opting for an older iPhone, either, because

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Treasury boosts debt buyback cap to $6 billion

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Treasury boosts debt buyback cap to $6 billion The Treasury Department announced Wednesday it will triple the maximum amount of U.S. government debt it can buy

Pritzker: Vance is Trump's 'chief bootlicker'

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) went after Vice President Vance on Tuesday, calling him President Trump's "chief bootlicker." “We're going to make sure that the public understands that, we're going to remind people of what the policies have been that JD Vance has stood with

Iran reignites Strait of Hormuz fight as US tightens squeeze

Iran appears ready to fight back against growing U.S. leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, and the threat of renewed war is causing oil prices to rise even as more ships are making it through the vital waterway with the help of the U.S. Navy. The Trump administration has worked to