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A federal judge on Friday declined to stop the Pentagon’s termination of three Stars and Stripes staffers for alleged insubordination, ruling they were not likely to succeed in their claims that the firings violated the First Amendment. Judge Trevor McFadden issued the decision hours after a hearing that focused on whether two of the employees…
A federal judge on Friday ruled that the Pentagon can fire three Stars and Stripes journalists, the latest in a series of blows to press freedoms in the military as the agency has sought to undo the newspaper’s editorial independence.
Following the standalone Magic Drawing Pad from 2024, XP-Pen is now launching the Android 16-based Magic Pro 13 next month to tempt creatives away from sketching on iPads. The price hasn’t been announced yet, but it features a 3096 x 2064 resolution LCD display, with 100 percent sRGB coverage, 650-nit brightness, and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. [Image: The XP-Pen Magic 13 Pro joins the small, but growing number of display drawing tablets that don’t need to be plugged into a computer. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/XPPEN-Magic-Pro-13.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
The skill trees in The Blood of Dawnwalker go way beyond the standard "get a point, buy a skill" system. Between managing valuable in-game time, hunting down specific skill manuals in the world, and raising your corruption levels by drinking blood, building out Coen's arsenal takes some strategy. In this video, we break down exactly how the Witchcraft, Swordmastery, and Vampirism trees work, how to equip your abilities, and give our top recommendations on the absolute best early skills to grab first.Whether you prefer wielding a sword in the daylight or unleashing Coen's Vrakhiri vampire claws at night, optimizing your build early on is crucial. We dive into essential early-game abilities like Haste, Soul Reaping, Charge, and Voracious Bite, alongside vital perks that boost your armor, stamina, and activation charges. Knowing how to balance your weapon types and manage your health costs will give you a massive advantage against both standard enemies and tough bosses.0:00:00 - Intro0:00:19 - The Basics0:01:19 - Ranks0:00:29 - In-Game Time0:01:58 - Manuals0:02:43 - Corruption0:03:54 - Witchcraft0:04:31 - Soul Reaping0:05:10 - Frugal Witchcraft0:05:41 - Sword Mastery0:06:00 - Perks0:06:15 - Sustained Focus0:06:38 - Second Skin I 0:07:10 - Perfect Reposte0:07:31 - Abilities0:07:38 - Dirty Trick0:07:51 - Broad Swing0:08:18 - Charge0:08:39 - Artery Strike0:09:18 - Vampirism0:09:25 - Vampire Perks0:09:29 - Nourishing Blood0:09:39 - Shadow Dweller0:09:49 - Endless Hunger0:09:53 - Razor-Sharp Claws0:09:59 - Vampirism Abilities0:10:03 - Voracious Bite0:10:25 - Death From Above
And they won’t be making more, meaning there won’t be a way to add Z-Wave devices to a SmartThings smart home. Aeotec, which makes both hubs for Samsung, told me they have about 10,000 left, which may last through the end of the year. Samsung discontinued the V3 last year and replaced it with the Smart Home Hub 2, which has twice the performance, but doesn’t support Z-Wave. [Image: The Smart Home Hub (aka SmartThings V3 hub), right, is on the outs. It’s been replaced by the Smart Home Hub 2 (left). https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/IMG_9287.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
