Reviewer finds iPhone Duo's cover screen cramped compared with Android foldables

A Verge reviewer who has tested nearly every Android foldable this year compared Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, with rival devices. Reviewers Allison and Nilay had criticized the Duo's cover display as too small, a point the writer initially doubted. After about ten days using the device, the writer concluded the issue is layout rather than screen size. Apps that feel comfortable on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold often look cramped on the Duo's cover screen. A right-hand rail, which most apps don't use, takes up space on the Duo.

Over $1 Billion in Bullish Crypto Bets Liquidated as ETF Flows Offer No Spot Market Support

More than $1 billion in bullish leveraged positions were liquidated in the crypto market, according to the report. Despite the sell-off, recent exchange-traded fund flows have not provided meaningful support to the spot market. The article's source text is limited to a brief day-ahead market preview dated Nov. 6, 2026, so the specific causes and additional market details are not fully described. The piece suggests traders should watch whether ETF activity changes in the coming sessions.

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Kolkata Man Forced to Drink Petrol and Set on Fire During Reel Shoot; Three Arrested

A man in Kolkata was reportedly forced to drink petrol and then set on fire while a reel was being shot. He managed to escape by running away and removing his burning clothes. Local residents helped take him to a hospital. Police have arrested three people in connection with the incident. The original report provides limited detail beyond these points, so further specifics are not yet available.

CBI Books Businessman Kishore Biyani in Rs 904-Crore Bank Fraud Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against businessman Kishore Biyani over an alleged bank fraud worth Rs 904 crore. The agency acted on a complaint from the State Bank of India. According to the CBI, the accused allegedly conspired to obtain credit facilities from SBI and from a consortium of nine banks. The allegations centre on this alleged criminal conspiracy to secure the loans. The case is at the investigation stage.

Michigan appeals court revives brothers' dispute over disputed 0.13-acre land strip

A Michigan appeals court has reinstated a couple's claim to a 0.13-acre strip of land that they say their family maintained for years. The conflict started in 2022, when the husband's brother ploughed the disputed parcel. The court found that a 1991 foreclosure judgment did not bar the boundary claim from proceeding. However, the court left intact the $5,364.44 damages award granted for trespass and waste.

Bronx home buyer loses $1 million lawsuit after seeking $270,000 price cut

A New York man made a cash offer on a rundown house in the Bronx, agreeing to purchase it in its existing condition. Just days before closing, he discovered further problems and asked the seller for a substantial price reduction. The seller refused, pointing to the terms of the contract and the property condition disclosures provided earlier. The buyer's subsequent lawsuit, which sought damages of about $1 million, was unsuccessful.

US start-up plans to sell sunlight at night using Skyroot Aerospace technology

A US-based start-up has announced plans to offer sunlight for sale after dark by reflecting light from orbit, in collaboration with India's Skyroot Aerospace. The project relies on space-based reflectors that would redirect sunlight onto targeted areas on Earth. The venture is pitched as a way to extend usable daylight for solar power generation and other applications. Details on timelines, costs, and regulatory approvals were not specified in the source material. Skyroot Aerospace is known as one of India's private space launch companies.

Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to life for murders of 191 followers

A court in Kenya has handed a life sentence to Paul Mackenzie, the leader of a doomsday cult, for the killings of 191 people. According to the case, Mackenzie instructed his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could reach Jesus. The victims were members of his religious group, and the deaths were linked to the cult's teachings. The sentence marks a major conviction in one of the country's most severe cases involving religious extremism.

Ayesha Curry Praises Ryan Coogler After His Warriors Game Appearance

Ayesha Curry publicly welcomed filmmaker Ryan Coogler on Instagram after he returned to Chase Center. Coogler attended the game with his wife, Zinzi. He watched the Warriors defeat the Miami Heat 120-100. The win extended Golden State's season-best streak to six games. Stephen Curry scored 29 points, and Klay Thompson made an emotional comeback.

ECB to raise concerns over funding of Afghanistan Premier League

The England and Wales Cricket Board plans to raise concerns about how the Afghanistan Premier League is being funded. The APL has already held its player draft despite not yet receiving official approval from the International Cricket Council. The league's unapproved status is central to the ECB's objections. The matter highlights tensions over sanctioning and oversight of franchise leagues outside the ICC's formal framework.

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Milo Ventimiglia's family settles into new home after losing two houses in LA fires

Actor Milo Ventimiglia and his wife Jarah Mariano lost their home, along with another house they were building, in the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. At the time, Mariano was 38 weeks pregnant. Nearly two years on, Ventimiglia says the family has moved into a new home with their two children. He reflected on the loss, the memories tied to the old house, and the process of rebuilding their lives.

Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production amid weak sales

Tesla is reportedly winding down production of its Cybertruck electric pickup after several years of poor sales. The vehicle has struggled to find buyers in only a few markets. The decision reflects the company's difficulty in turning strong interest in the unusual truck into sustained demand. The source article, reported via MSN and discussed on Hacker News, provides limited additional detail on timing or the exact scale of the wind-down. Tesla's broader plans for the model were not described in the available information.

Karnataka Minister Says Petrol Samples Show Up to 31.2% Ethanol Against 20% Declared

Karnataka's Consumer Affairs Minister Rizwan Arshad announced test results in Bengaluru on the state's petrol supply. The department collected 63 petrol samples from across Karnataka for the testing. The results showed ethanol content of up to 31.2 per cent, compared with the 20 per cent declared on the fuel. The minister's remarks come alongside a demand for a consumer relief fund.

Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola starvation deaths

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie has been handed a 200-year prison sentence for his role in the Shakahola deaths in Kenya. Church members, including 190 children, died of starvation under his instructions. He convinced his followers that fasting would bring them closer to Jesus ahead of an expected apocalypse. The case has drawn wide attention to the dangers posed by religious groups that control their members. The sentence reflects the scale of harm caused to vulnerable families and young children.

Bengaluru man held over killings of seven wife's relatives after domestic dispute

A man identified as Indushekar is accused of killing seven members of his wife's family in Bengaluru amid long-running domestic tensions. He allegedly first killed his wife and mother-in-law before luring his brothers-in-law and later killing them with the same weapon. Police believe the bodies were concealed at different locations across the city. Investigators are working to determine whether the suspect acted alone or received help. Search operations for the remaining victims are ongoing.

Rajasthan police use decoy operation to rescue six girls sold into prostitution by their families

Police in Rajasthan rescued six girls who had been sold into prostitution by members of their own families. Officers carried out a decoy operation to locate and free the victims. The girls were removed from the situation and the rescue marks a significant intervention against trafficking in the state. The report attributes the success of the operation to the use of the decoy tactic by the police.

Bambu Lab P2S Combo Named Top 3D Printer Pick After Year-Long Testing

A Verge reviewer says the Bambu Lab P2S Combo is the 3D printer they would buy, after a year of testing it alongside several competitors. The enclosed, auto-loading printer with a touchscreen is currently discounted to $649 through December 1st, down from its usual $749 price. Over the test period, the reviewer logged 6,770 print hours across four printers and produced 40,000 whistles for ICE whistleblowers. Based on that experience, the reviewer says they can recommend the P2S to newcomers asking which printer to buy.

Enough Phone crowdfunding campaign targets compact handset for users tired of large screens

A small smartphone called the Enough Phone is being developed by a team of three, including Brennan Jordan and Austin Boer. The device will offer a choice between stock Android and the minimalist OdysseyOS operating system. Its planned specifications include a 5.3-inch display, a 3,500mAh user-replaceable battery, a MediaTek Dimensity 7500 chipset, and 8GB of RAM. The project is raising money on Kickstarter, where it had passed half of its $250,000 goal within a day of launching. The phone's dimensions suggest a size similar to the iPhone Mini.