The next Strait of Hormuz

The next Strait of Hormuz

Boats anchored off Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026. | AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the...
Roblox is shutting down its video chat service

Roblox is shutting down its video chat service

Roblox will be shutting down Roblox Connect, its video calling service introduced in 2023. Roblox Connect let you video chat with other people using your Roblox avatar, which would be able to mimic the movements you were making in real life. You could also run around...