Trump says U.S. will blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail Trump says US will blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail On Sunday, President Trump said the U.S. would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between the U.S. and Iran broke down over the weekend.

Sonos Ace wireless headphones are steeply discountedBrad Bourque Brad Bourque is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portland, Oregon. He’s contributed to sites like Digital Trends, Business Insider, and WIRED.If you’re looking for a discount on a great pair of active noise-canceling headphones for your summer adventures (even if they’re indoors), you’re in luck. The Sonos Ace...

Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet shipSwedish Coast GuardMembers of the Swedish coast guard boarded the Sea Owl One while it was in territorial watersA Swedish court has ordered the detention of the Russian captain of a ship suspected of sailing under a false flag as part of Moscow's shadow fleet.The man, who has not been named, appeared in court in Ystad after being arrested on...

The impossible dream of the universal remoteDavid Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired.You don’t really ever have to explain why a universal remote is a good idea. You have a bunch of stuff that needs controlling; this thing controls them all. Many companies have set...

Why was I declined for a loan despite a solid credit score?A higher score is worth having, but pairing it with a healthy debt load and stable income is what helps get applications approved. Photo by Scyther5/Getty ImagesArticle contentQ: I checked my credit score recently and it had gone up quite a bit, so I was feeling confident when I applied for a loan. But the lender still declined me. I...