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Data Centers Are Quietly Taking Over Texas. The Pollution Could Be Catastrophic
A regulatory loophole has let in thousands of new fossil-fuel-burning power sources across Texas. The AI business is booming - but residents feel blindsided.
Influencers Are Promoting $50 Straws They Claim Will Protect Against Electromagnetic Radiation
Wellness influencers are selling "EMF straws" for $50, claiming they block electromagnetic radiation from phones and other devices.
Slate's Gray $25,000 Truck Just Got a Crayola Makeover
Slate Auto is teaming up with Crayola on five vehicle wraps in colors pulled from the crayon company's existing lineup.
Erling Haaland Is Everywhere at the World Cup. Most of It Is AI
A viral video of Erling Haaland flinching at his reflection racked up 31 million views - but it isn't him.
'The Yahoo Boys' Chapters 7-9: How Chinese Gamers End Up With Amazon Gift Cards From Nigerian Scammers' Victims
Welcome back to WIRED Book Club. Returning to Chibuike, we enter a grim scene: he's depressed, doing drugs, and still scamming poor Theresa.
EU Politicians Investigated Pegasus Spyware. Then It Ended Up on One of Their Phones
Greek MEP Stelios Kouloglou was investigating Pegasus spyware in 2022 when his own iPhone was hacked with it.
The DEA Plans to Ban Opioid-Like Kratom Compound 7-OH
The DEA plans to temporarily make 7-OH, a component of kratom with opioid-like effects, a Schedule I drug.
Claude Helped a Hacker Find a Way to Issue Tickets to Almost Every US Music Festival
Security researcher Ian Carroll used Claude Opus 4.7 to discover a bug giving him full access to Front Gate Tickets' systems.
The 'Almost Homeless' Subreddit Is a Stark Glimpse at Soaring Wealth Inequality
Reddit's r/almosthomeless has swelled to 85,000 subscribers as Americans facing eviction, job loss, and poverty trade tips and support.
The Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals (2026)
From AirPods to on-ears, we've tested hundreds of pairs of headphones. Here are the best deals from Amazon's biggest sale event.
A Fatal Tesla Crash in Texas Sets Up a Legal Showdown
A 76-year-old grandmother was killed when a Tesla Model 3 hurtled into her suburban home at over 70 mph, sparking a lawsuit against Tesla.
After More Than a Decade of Waiting, 'GTA VI' Is Finally Around the Corner
Grand Theft Auto VI is poised to be the single highest-grossing entertainment property of all time.
This Is Probably Your Last Chance to Buy a Cheap MacBook for a While
Apple warned us. The company called price increases on its products "unavoidable" just a couple of weeks ago.
Best Dyson Deals for Prime Day: Vacuums, Hair Tools, and More (2026)
It's one of the best times to snag yourself a Dyson device, whether it's a vacuum or a beauty tool.