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    Kylie Jenner 'Freaked Out' About Telling Her Parents She Was Pregnant at Age 19, Worried She'd Have to 'Do It Alone'

    Kylie Jenner 'Freaked Out' About Telling Her Parents She Was Pregnant at Age 19, Worried She'd Have to 'Do It Alone'

    May 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Kylie Jenner recently revealed on a podcast that she was terrified to tell her parents Kris and Caitlyn Jenner about her pregnancy at age 19, fearing she might have to raise her child alone. However, to her relief, no one was angry. The reality star also discussed chronic back pain during her second pregnancy and her children's bond with her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet.
    Xiaomi 17, but make it bigger.

    Xiaomi 17, but make it bigger.

    May 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Xiaomi has teased the 17 Max on Weibo, a larger version of the standard Xiaomi 17 with a 6.9-inch display. The phone shares the same design as the regular model but matches the screen size of the 17 Pro Max and Ultra. Launching in China this month, the 17 Max targets users who want a bigger screen without premium features. More details are expected soon.
    Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook

    Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook

    May 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Google has announced a new line of laptops called Googlebook, set to launch in fall 2026. The platform runs a new operating system combining Android and ChromeOS, currently codenamed Aluminium OS. While hardware details are scarce, the Googlebook will feature AI-powered tools like Magic Pointer and custom widgets. Existing Chromebooks will continue to receive support, but the future of ChromeOS remains uncertain.
    Use this map to find the data centers in your backyard

    Use this map to find the data centers in your backyard

    May 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    An interactive map built by University of Washington student Isabelle Reksopuro tracks data center construction and AI policy around the world. The map uses Claude to self-update from news sources four times daily, showing where facilities are being built and how communities are responding. Data centers are increasingly controversial, with some states passing tax exemptions and others imposing moratoriums.
    Microsoft starts canceling Claude Code licenses

    Microsoft starts canceling Claude Code licenses

    May 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Microsoft is winding down its use of Anthropic's Claude Code AI coding tool, canceling licenses for thousands of employees in favor of its own GitHub Copilot CLI. The decision is both strategic and financial, with the cutoff aligned to the end of its fiscal year. Engineers are being encouraged to transition workflows, despite Claude Code's popularity among Microsoft's development teams.
    How to tip The Verge: email, Signal, and more

    How to tip The Verge: email, Signal, and more

    May 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Discover the best ways to share sensitive information with our editorial team. From encrypted email to the Signal app, we explain how to submit tips safely and why your privacy matters.
    Snap a pic with a 20-foot Lionel Messi inflatable in Dallas this weekend

    Snap a pic with a 20-foot Lionel Messi inflatable in Dallas this weekend

    May 15, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    A giant 20-foot inflatable of Lionel Messi will be on display at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas from May 15-17, 2026. The free event offers photo opportunities and a QR code for early access to a limited-edition Messi lawn inflatable from Lowe's. It's part of the buildup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine matches in Arlington.
    Roberto Martinez reveals if Cristiano Ronaldo plays for money ahead of 2026 World Cup

    Roberto Martinez reveals if Cristiano Ronaldo plays for money ahead of 2026 World Cup

    May 15, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has clarified that Cristiano Ronaldo's motivation is not financial or trophy-driven. In a recent interview, Martinez emphasized that Ronaldo's daily obsession to improve sets him apart. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, this mindset keeps Ronaldo crucial for Portugal. Martinez believes Ronaldo's hunger is unmatched in football history.
    Elon Musk recommends one book and says the future of civilisation may depend on it

    Elon Musk recommends one book and says the future of civilisation may depend on it

    May 15, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Elon Musk has sparked debate by recommending Gad Saad's book 'Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind', stating that the future of civilization depends on it. The book argues that excessive or irrational empathy is weakening Western societies by elevating victimhood and undermining social order. Musk's endorsement has brought Saad's controversial ideas into mainstream conversation.
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