It's been five years since mortgage rates hit all-time lows, and no one is celebrating this anniversaryFaced with a new rate reality, some consumers are hoping for shorter-term mortgages, in the hope that rates will head back down again. Photo by AlbertPego/Getty ImagesArticle contentFifth anniversaries are traditionally celebrated with wood, but five years after mortgage rates hit an all-time...

'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakesBare hands and shovels shift through the rubble, while a drone scans overhead. Every moment, every action matters. It is a race against time to find survivors.Here in the coastal state of La Guaira, which borders the capital district containing nearby Caracas, catastrophic damage is...

Here are the best Prime Day deals on the Verge staff’s favorite stuffWhile there are several thousand products discounted for Prime Day 2026, most of them aren’t what we’d call winners. We’ve already gathered the best Prime Day deals in our main roundup, but we’re dedicating this page to discounts on Verge-favorite items to help you find useful gear, whether it’s tech-adjacent or not. We’re...

EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der LeyenAFPUrsula von der Leyen introducing EU plans for children's online safetyEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a "social media delay" for children in Europe and has said new legislation could be put forward in months.She told an EU summit in Copenhagen that an expert panel was due to come up with steps...

Hegseth asks US Army Chief of Staff Gen Randy George to step downHegseth asks US Army's top general to step downGetty ImagesUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down from his post, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement on social media that George "will be retiring from his position...