World Cup online betting takes a toll in Brazil World Cup online betting takes a toll in Brazil A World Cup fever is sweeping Brazil. So is sports betting. NPR's Julia Carneiro reports on the country's gambling boom and the growing concerns about debt and addiction.

China's electric vehicle success in light of Iran warSkip to contentWatch LiveBritish Broadcasting CorporationHomeNewsSportBusinessTechnologyHealthCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveDocumentariesWatch LiveFlying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisisAs the US-Iran war has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid...

Season 13's Horadric Cube changes the way serious players look at weapons, especially if you're chasing high-end D4 items for a Necromancer or any build that leans hard on weapon damage. The big prize is the Gem Strength affix. It doesn't look flashy at first glance, but once it starts boosting the gems sitting in your weapon sockets, the numbers get silly fast. You're not just adding a bit of...

WhatsApp head Will Cathcart is stepping down after seven yearsKunal Shah, the founder of an Indian fintech startup, will take over Cathcart’s role.Kunal Shah, the founder of an Indian fintech startup, will take over Cathcart’s role.by Emma RothJun 22, 2026, 2:14 PM UTCIllustration: The VergeEmma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much...

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC In Brief Posted: 1:22 PM PDT · April 3, 2026 Image Credits:Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg / Getty Images Anthropic has filed documents to create a new political action committee — a sign that, like its peers, the AI lab is committing significant resources toward influencing policy and...