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Alexis Ohanian shocks Washington with pro-immigration remarks

Los Angeles Golf Club owner Alexis Ohanian looks on during the match against the Jupiter Links Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 24, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. | Image: TGL Golf via Getty Images Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge readers about tech politics, political tech, and how they're muddying the waters of Washington, DC. My birthday is this week, and if you're not a Verge subscriber but would like to wish me a happy birthday, you should subscribe here, because that would be the best gift of all. (Tips sent to tina.nguyen+tips@theverge.com would be a very good gift, too.) Last night, I watched Alexis Ohanian, venture capitalist and cofounder of Reddit, stun a room of Washington insiders by criticizing the Trump administration's immigration policies. This happened in front of at least one senior administrat … Read the full story at The Verge.

OKC's Jared McCain can hoop, but he's also famous for his viral dance moves

The 22-year-old guard out of Duke has built a social media empire since first posting a video on Feb. 6, 2020.

NILDS DG calls for true federalism to strengthen state autonomy

The Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubakar Sulaiman has called for fiscal federalism to empower states harness their resources responsibly. Sulaiman made the call during the institute’s fourth public lectures series held on Wednesday at NILDS headquarters, Abuja. The theme of the lecture series was “Nigeria Federalism and the Paradox […] read more NILDS DG calls for true federalism to strengthen state autonomy

'Early Innings' of US Rare-Earth Independence: Humpton

Barbara Humpton, CEO of USA Rare Earth, joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." USA Rare Earth agreed to acquire Brazil’s Serra Verde Group in a $2.8 billion cash-and-stock transaction, marking one of the largest deals in the rare-earths industry. (Source: Bloomberg)

“National, State Assemblies not for jobseekers” – Olusi

Chairman of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Tajudeen Olusi, has cautioned against what he described as a growing trend of treating elective offices as opportunities for job seekers, urging political actors to prioritise competence, integrity and preparedness in governance.

Ikom/Boki 2027: Victor Abang declares for second term, lists achievements

By Frank Ulom The lawmaker representing Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency, Hon. Victor Abang, has formally declared his intention to seek re-election in the 2027 general elections, pledging continuity, experience, and sustained development under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a detailed declaration address delivered to constituents, on Wednesday, Abang, popularly referred to as...

Ember’s self-heating smart mug is more than $50 off ahead of Mother’s Day

The Mug 2 can keep coffee, tea, cocoa, and other drinks warm for as long as you’d like. | Image: Ember Coffee is what gets many of us through the workday, and a proper smart mug can keep it hot for hours so you can maintain your focus without constantly getting up to reheat your cup. Thankfully, if you don’t own one, the 14-ounce Ember Mug 2 is now available for $97.49 ($52 off) from Amazon, Target, and Ember as part of Ember’s ongoing Mother’s Day sale. You can also buy the smaller 10-ounce model for $84.47 ($46 off) from the same retailers (Amazon, Target, Ember). Ember Mug 2 (14-ounce) Where to Buy: $149.95 $97.49 at Amazon $149.95 $97.49 at Target $149.95 $97.47 at Ember Ember Mug 2 (10-ounce) Where to Buy: $129.95 $84.47 at Amazon $129.95 $84.49 at Target $129.95 $84.47 at Ember Using the Ember app, the Mug 2 lets you set an exact drinking temperature between 120 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit, which it can maintain for up to 90 minutes or all day using the included charging coaster. You don’t have to worry about the battery draining unnecessarily, either, thanks to an automatic sleep function, which powers down the smart mug when it’s empty or hasn’t been used for several hours. The smart mug offers a fair amount of control beyond that, too. Within the Android / iOS app, you can also create and save preset temperatures for different beverages and set up notifications for when your drink reaches your preferred temperature. Meanwhile, a customizable LED indicator on the coaster lets you quickly check heating and battery status at a glance. As a bonus, the Ember Mug 2 is also relatively easy to care for. It features a scratch-resistant coating to help prevent wear over time and carries an IPX7 water-resistance rating, so it can be safely hand-washed (just don’t put it in the dishwasher).

'Tactical obsessive' McFarlane thrown in deep end again at Chelsea

Calum McFarlane will take charge of Chelsea until the end of the season after Liam Rosenior's sacking, starting with Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Leeds.

Bama, DeBoer reach new 7-year, $87.5M contract

The University of Alabama has reached a new seven-year contract with football coach Kalen DeBoer that will pay him $12.5 million per season through Jan. 31, 2033.

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Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement

Users can send messages, photos, videos, links, and emoji reactions in Live Chats.

Yardeni, Who Pegged S&P 500 Nadir, Says War Risks Far From Over

Ed Yardeni has watched market cycles long enough to know when panic is peaking.