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Chinese Crypto Scammers on Telegram Are Fueling the Biggest Darknet Markets Ever

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Chinese Crypto Scammers on Telegram Are Fueling the Biggest Darknet Markets Ever

Online black markets once lurked in the shadows of the dark web. Today, they’ve moved onto public platforms like Telegram—and are racking up hi...

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Big Balls Was Just the Beginning

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Big Balls Was Just the Beginning

DOGE dominated the news this year as Elon Musk’s operatives shook up several US government agencies. It’s far from over.

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FDA Approves Pill Version of Wegovy

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FDA Approves Pill Version of Wegovy

Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide will soon be available in a daily pill Americans can take for weight loss.

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The ‘Epstein’s Suicide’ Video in the Latest DOJ Release Isn’t What It Seems

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The ‘Epstein’s Suicide’ Video in the Latest DOJ Release Isn’t What It Seems

Here’s how a fake clip from 2019 wound up in the latest Justice Department Epstein files dump.

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HelloFresh Meal Kit's Discount Code for December 2025 Unlocks a Free Zwilling Knife

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HelloFresh Meal Kits Now Come With a Free $100 Carbon-Steel Blade

The Zwilling Four-Star chef’s knife is the carbon steel blade WIRED recommends for most casual home chefs. It’s free with HelloFresh meal kits,...

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The Justice Department Just Released More Epstein Files

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The Justice Department Released More Epstein Files—but Not the Ones Survivors Want

The DOJ says it still has “hundreds of thousands” of pages to review, as the latest Epstein files release spurred more pushback from Democratic...

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OpenAI’s Child Exploitation Reports Increased Sharply This Year

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OpenAI’s Child Exploitation Reports Increased Sharply This Year

The company made 80 times as many reports to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children during the first six months of 2025 as it did in ...

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The Doomsday Glacier Is Getting Closer and Closer to Irreversible Collapse

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The Doomsday Glacier Is Getting Closer and Closer to Irreversible Collapse

An analysis of the expansion of cracks in the Thwaites Glacier over the past 20 years suggests that a total collapse could be only a matter of time.

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Grado Signature S750 Review: Insane Sound, Old-School Fit

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Grado’s Signature S750 Headphones Sound Modern but Feel Like the ’70s

These open-back headphones sound insane, but they aren’t that comfortable.

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The Best Japanese Planners (2026): Hobonichi Techo, Kokuyo Jibun Techo

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As a Planner Addict, Here’s Why I Think Japanese Planners Are Worth Switching To

Are Japanese planners like the Hobonichi really better than American planners? Here’s where they differ and why you might want to switch.

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People Are Using Sora 2 to Make Disturbing Videos With AI-Generated Kids

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People Are Using Sora 2 to Make Disturbing Videos With AI-Generated Kids

Videos such as fake ads featuring AI children playing with vibrators or Jeffrey Epstein- and Diddy-themed play sets are being made with Sora 2 and ...

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Brain Gear Is the Hot New Wearable

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Brain Gear Is the Hot New Wearable

Smartwatches are cool and all, but have you considered wearable neurotech?

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Tech Disrupted Friendship. It’s Time to Bring It Back

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Tech Disrupted Friendship. It’s Time to Bring It Back

Two decades ago social media promised to connect people with pals far and wide. Twenty years online has left us turning to AI for kinship. IRL comp...

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How Elon Musk Won His No Good, Very Bad Year

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How Elon Musk Won His No Good, Very Bad Year

The billionaire’s involvement with the Trump administration and DOGE had deep impacts on Tesla’s bottom line. But Elon Musk was still able to t...

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Politics Is Fandom; Fascism Is Fanfic

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Politics Is Fandom; Fascism Is Fanfic

From Zohran Mamdani’s campaign to the US government’s “Halo” memes, fandom has become the defining language of US politics.

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The Future of EVs Is Foggy—but California Still Wants More of Them

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The Future of EVs Is Foggy—but California Still Wants More of Them

Hamstrung by lawsuits, the state can’t officially keep its goal to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035. But it’s going to keep trying.

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5 Best Monitors for the Mac Mini (2025), Tested and Reviewed

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Pair Your Mac Mini With One of These Great Monitors

The Mac Mini is a fantastic little computer, but you'll need one of these great monitors to complete the setup.

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Research Reveals the Optimal Way to Optimize

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Research Reveals the Optimal Way to Optimize

The leading approach to the simplex method, a widely used technique for balancing complex logistical constraints, can’t get any better.

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What Is Lossless Audio, and Do You Really Need It?

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What Is Lossless Audio, and Do You Really Need It?

Lossless audio is the first step toward audio nirvana. But what is it, does it really make a difference, and how can you get it? Here’s what to k...

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Trump’s Agriculture Bailout Is Alienating His MAHA Base

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Trump’s Agriculture Bailout Is Alienating His MAHA Base

The administration’s pro-industry tilt—across three executive agencies—is feeding the MAHA movement’s growing discontent.