Whether it’s donating money to a worthy cause in a loved one’s name, or getting said loved one to join you for a day of volunteering (and then going for a merry little drink after), acts of service are the perfect way to make your holiday feel even more special. Here, a few ways to … Read more
It may be hard to believe now, but the App Store was once a thriving place for inventive indie games. The ubiquity of the iPhone coupled with the relative ease of development for the platform meant that smaller studios were able to get their games in front of huge audiences, leading to a great time … Read more
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Lawmakers and legal experts have warned the US Department of Justice against heavily redacting files linked to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as a Congressionally-mandated deadline approaches for their release. The Epstein Files … Read more
This week, celebrities embraced festive style: Sofia Richie Grainge in cozy maternity chic, Katie Holmes in pumpkin spice tones, Jessie Buckley’s suite of enviable outerwear. For Kylie Jenner, holiday dressing comes with a ’90s twist. Jenner stepped out yesterday evening (December 5) in West Hollywood for a Chrome Hearts party, dipping into the vintage archives … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Pat McFadden, the UK welfare secretary, has warned young people could have their benefits withdrawn if they do not accept offers of work or training under his plans to reform the benefit system. McFadden, one … Read more
Few things elevate a space quite like a luxurious candle. From rich Trudon classics to elegant Diptyque staples and earthy picks from Flamingo Estate, our editors buy and burn their favorites again and again. Each serves a different purpose: Some are reserved for ambiance at special occasions, others reliably draw compliments from guests. Then there … Read more
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. I’ve worked from home for 20 years. In that time, I’ve seen technologies … Read more
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 108, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hope your holiday shopping is going well, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Ariana Grande and pelvic floors and … Read more
This question becomes all the more pointed this month, as Helmut Lang launches the aforeplugged perfumes on, of all places, the Internet. It’s true that PCs have come a long way, but the scratch-’n’-sniff port has yet to be invented. So why sell scent that can’t be smelled? The answer, of course, is that the … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sought to repair relations with Israel when he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, after months of disagreements over Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Merz has long been a strong … Read more