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Schumer slams data center bill as ‘ineffectual participation trophy’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed a bill that would force states to consider standards to mitigate data centers’ power price impacts as an “ineffectual participation trophy.” His comments signal that Democrats could try to block the bill, which the Senate is expected to take up this week. “Americans are demanding real…

Cruz blocks push by Democrats to unanimously pass AI safety bill

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) blocked an effort by Democrats on Tuesday to pass legislation creating an AI safety panel tasked with evaluating and creating enforceable standards for frontier models. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, objected to an attempt by Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) to pass the…

OpenAI reopens its $200 ChatGPT Pro tier.

The company paused sign-ups for the plan after demand from GPT-6 Astra put a strain on its systems. Now, OpenAI’s Thibault Sottiaux writes in a post on X that the company is changing the way it calculates usage for its Pro plan, saying: “If you do the math, it will net out at half the dollar in API spend compared to the old Pro $200 plan.” [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-29-at-12.18.20-PM.png?quality=90&strip=all]

The Post-Instant digital camera is another attempt at simulating the film shooting experience.

Accessory-maker Rolling Square has launched a new sister-brand called Await whose first product is a screen-free 8-megapixel digital camera that emulates the functionality and limitations of film cameras. You shoot on a simulated roll with 24 exposures but you don’t get to see your pics until they’re “processed” on a mobile app that gives you the option to download the results or order physical 4x6 prints. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/await3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/await4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/await2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/await1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

The Witcher 3 Quest That Nobody Forgets: The Bloody Baron - IGN

What makes a video game choice stick with you long after the credits roll? Step into the war-torn landscape of Velen as we unpack "The Bloody Baron": widely celebrated as one of the greatest quests in modern RPG history. Far beyond a simple monster hunt in Geralt’s search for Ciri, this dark fantasy story arc forces players to navigate trauma, morality, and the illusion of control as they uncover the tragic, layered past of one Phillip Strenger, the titular warlord, and his estranged family. Featuring direct design commentary from CD Projekt Red's Paweł Sasko, the quest's original designer, this deep dive explores how gameplay mechanics, detective work, and deliberate narrative subversion merge to create an unforgettable masterclass in video game storytelling.In this comprehensive quest analysis of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we break down the narrative structure, level design, and branching choices behind the Bloody Baron tetralogy. From Geralt’s Witcher Senses crime scene investigation in Crow's Perch to the high-stakes choices of lifting the botchling's curse, and making deals with the cornes of Crookback Bog during The Whispering Hillock, discover how CD Projekt Red crafted every player choice to take them on a journey from absolute tragedy to a fragile glimpse of hope. Whether you are studying narrative game design, replaying the new Witcher 3 Remastered, or looking to see every consequence unravelled, don't forget to like, comment with your choice on the tree spirit, and subscribe for more Art of the Level!

Can Ocasio-Cortez win in 2028? Will the country elect a Jewish president?

Join The Hill’s Amie Parnes and Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson for a live discussion on the latest in the looming 2028 presidential race. Democrats, like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), have been divided on Israel. What does that mean for Jewish candidates who may run for the White House, including Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Pennsylvania Gov.…