In D.C. elections, it’s ‘the year of the rat’
No matter one’s political views, the candidates in this year’s primary elections in D.C. can agree on one thing: the...
I was one of the internet’s first influencers. AI just killed the whole category — and created something better
About 28 years ago, I was reporting a story from my desk at Wired titled “The Hot New Medium Is …...
People with eating disorders are taking GLP-1s, and doctors are alarmed
Stevee Williams, a restaurant manager in Houston, was preparing for her sister’s wedding when anxieties bubbled up about how she...
How a Curious FIFA Boardroom Deal Handed Fox an Astounding Bargain
Fox Corporation is getting an enormous bargain to broadcast the 2026 World Cup next month, industry analysts say. It is...
What I Learned About Loss While Skateboarding at Costco
Los Angeles is the birthplace of modern skateboarding, a city so chock-full of spots that whenever I leave the house...
‘It’s called winning’: Why a tech industry super PAC is running ads about ICE
Nida Allam, a 32-year-old Democrat, was fighting a close North Carolina primary when a barrage of ads swept in. Over...
Detroit Once Ruled Canada’s Car Industry. Trump’s Tariffs May End That.
When General Motors of Canada underwent a model changeover in 1999 at its sprawling factory complex in Oshawa, Ontario, the...
As Rents Soar, Londoners Turn to Vacant Pubs, Offices and Police Stations
For Erika Allen, living in a defunct London police station has its trade-offs. Pros include cheap rent, a large bedroom...
How Prediction Markets and Crypto Firms Steamrolled a Watchdog Agency
Last fall, a high-stakes struggle unfolded inside the red brick walls of an obscure federal agency. Three companies — each...
We’re tracking 45 Costco items, from bacon to motor oil. Prices have stayed surprisingly steady so far.
Expensive gas has more US shoppers heading to Costco, where prices inside the warehouse are holding steady so far. Kevin...
