Athletes share ‘what women in sport look like’ to rebut Sydney Sweeney ad
Female athletes are against a sports-betting ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause attacks if Russia spares infrastructure
Zelenskyy insists de-escalation depends on US ensuring Russia's genuine readiness to stop war and attacks on Ukraine.
US repeals pollution limits for fossil fuel power plants
The US Environmental Protection Agency ends a rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas power plants.
Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge
The 10-year US Treasury yield hit 5.02 percent on Tuesday for the first time since the 2007 global financial crisis.
Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed
The Pentagon watchdog's report paints a picture of significant losses to US forces and facilities in the region.
Why is pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil suing Columbia University?
Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University and its dean for alleged institutional racism targeting pro-Palestine students.
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Now Light’s minimalist phone can easily call an Uber
More than a decade after its Kickstarter proposed a "cell phone designed to be used as little as possible," Light is adding a direct connection to Uber and Lyft...
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Meta’s new One subscriptions put a price on social media and AI
Shortly after launching its new do-everything AI assistant Muse, Meta's launching subscription bundles that pair its standalone app subscriptions with extra AI ...
Wired
Why the Postpandemic Tech Bust Sent Billionaires to Trump
Following mass layoffs in 2022 and 2023, many tech workers turned against their employers. When liberal politicians also rallied against Silicon Valley, their b...
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‘I Felt Super Violated’: Men Wearing Meta Glasses on Dates Is an Instant Red Flag
As anxieties over surveillance tech grow, unsuspecting singles are sharing stories of being covertly filmed on dates by Meta smart glasses.
Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029
Kenyan capital to host Africa's first Athletics Worlds, beating bids from London, Munich and Rome.
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Those Viral Bodega Peptides Aren’t Actually Peptides
WIRED tested samples of four types of peptides. The results show how lightly regulated the industry is, even as popularity surges.
UN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents
The experts say courts, police, security services, prosecutors, and prison authorities work together to silence critics.
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The Census Bureau Is Overrun With Staffers From a MAGA Think Tank
The US Census is home to vast troves of sensitive data on nearly every person living in the country, which is used for apportioning and drawing congressional di...
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Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint
Fujifilm announced a follow-up to its tiny and quirky Instax Pal camera that debuted three years ago bundled with an instant printer. While the original Pal was...
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Lawmakers Want States to Crack Down on Flock Cameras—or Pay the Price
A new bipartisan effort in Congress to rein in automated license plate readers takes a page from the national drinking age: Comply, or risk losing federal highw...
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If the US Collapses Soon, Don’t Blame Emily St. John Mandel
Emily St. John Mandel’s 2014 novel, Station Eleven, turned her into something of a pandemic prophet. Her new novel, Exit Party, imagines two possible American f...
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This doorbell camera lets a human security guard watch your front door
The new SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Series 2 adds 2K resolution and dual band Wi-Fi. | Image: Simplisafe DIY home security company SimpliSafe is bringing its AI-p...
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A New Headset to Help With Depression Is Now Available in the US
The device made by Flow Neuroscience is approved by the FDA and could help people get off antidepressants—but it costs $2,200.
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters
Trump has repeatedly criticised mail-in votes and has attempted to restrict them ahead of the midterms.
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Voicemod’s new pocket-friendly device brings real-time voice changing to your phone
Voicemod announced a new mobile device that expands the capabilities of the Voicemod Key dongle it launched in late 2024 as a way to bring the company's real-ti...
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The premium AirPods 5 are the best open-ear earbuds Apple has made
The AirPods 5 earbuds and case look identical to the AirPods 4. It's almost a guarantee that the new version of a product will be, at best, the same price as th...
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System 76 Pangolin Pro Review (2026): Powerhouse Linux Laptop
The System76 Pangolin Pro Linux Laptop wraps a speedy processor, plenty of ports, and a great operating system in a svelte, 16-inch package.
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after three-month absence
Senator McConnell casts his first vote since June, pledging presence for crucial Senate decisions.
Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response
Saudi-led coalition promises to respond 'firmly' to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia.
What to watch in the US’s Delaware primary elections
It's the last state primary scheduled before November's midterm elections.
Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards
A new bill will remove references to banning the 'promotion' of homosexuality.
Ars Technica
Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh
The refreshed Volvos also get new infotainment systems with Gemini onboard.
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GM updates its trucks’ native software to coexist with CarPlay
General Motors is polishing up the software experience in its bestselling trucks in an effort to reduce the amount of dangerous tapping and swiping that's requi...
Palestine weekly: Settlement sanctions spark diplomatic crisis
New B'Tselem report frames events on ground as Israel's 'project of elimination' of Palestinians.