He open-sourced Twitter’s algorithm back in 2023, but then never updated the GitHub. He open-sourced Twitter’s algorithm back in 2023, but then never updated the GitHub. is the Verge’s weekend editor.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. At CES 2026, the neon glow of Las Vegas wasn’t just reflecting off new screens – it was illuminating a fundamental ...

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The flap of a butterfly’s wings in South America can famously lead to a tornado in the Caribbean. The so-called butterfly effect—or “sensitive dependence on initial conditions,” as it is more ...

Women of reproductive age are more likely than other people to report gut problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and can feel dismissed by doctors, as clinicians often put the pain down to diet ...

If you happen to be on a Texas highway sometime this summer, and see a 50,000-pound semi truck barreling along with nobody behind the wheel, just remember: A self-driving truck is less likely to kill ...

Instagram is introducing a new tool that lets you see and control your algorithm, starting with Reels, the company announced on Wednesday. The new tool, called “Your Algorithm,” lets you view the ...

Are you a multitasker, a free spirit, or an overly optimistic planner? Experts say these are some of the traits that explain why some people are always running behind. Some people just seem wired to ...

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Cascade coach Connor Simmons will lead his team in the Class 3A state championship at Lucas Oil Stadium. Cascade's unique, fast-paced wing-T offense averages over 54 points per game. When Kyle Ralph ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

For years, Google’s predictable, and at times too easily gamed, ecosystem created an illusion that SEO success came from creating any and all content and checking boxes rather than understanding users ...