Furloughed? Here are 5 things you should do right away
When the federal government shutdown on October 1, it started a chain reaction of income problems for federal workers. Roughly 900,000 government employees are now on furlough. Another…
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Starlink satellites are already falling, and it will only get worse
SpaceX’s Starlink orbital internet satellites are falling out of low earth orbit at an increasingly alarming rate, with one to two satellites now reentering Earth’s atmosphere every single…
I asked chatbots to find me cheap flights over the holidays. The results were mixed
It’s hard to believe, but we’re only a few weeks away from Halloween, and after that comes November—and the unofficial start of the holiday season. If you travel during this time, you’ll…
AI isn’t just for productivity: It’s for human connection
Nearly every company I work with is focused on using AI to drive productivity and efficiency. They are starting to see real gains, and that’s leading to excitement about AI’s future…
Markets and crypto are down today. Why these stocks are an unusual exception
On Friday, shares of U.S. rare earth stocks rose after President Donald Trump accused China of strict export controls and threatened a “massive increase of tariffs on Chinese products”…
Your Google ratings are ESG in action
The cracks in postmodern economic theories are visible. They’ve spilled into politics, with governments slashing budgets worldwide. The spark came from Richard Thaler (Nudge) and Daniel…
Move from reactive to proactive customer service
Customer experience is entering the sci-fi age: knowing and understanding customers on an individual level, providing personalized service, and dedicated moments. All of this is becoming…
WIRED Roundup: Are We In An AI Bubble?
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about one author's journey to flee the US, social media surveillance, chatbots and the world of AI, and conspiracy theories for an autism cure.…
Former Syrian president Assad is video gaming in a luxury Moscow apartment: Report
Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad, whose notoriously brutal rule over the country earned him the nickname “The Butcher,” was deposed in 2024 after years of bloody civil war. Now, in…
GLP-1s are reshaping bodies and budgets
Michelle, a 42-year-old marketing executive, was scrolling through her grocery app when she saw the total: $87. A year ago, her weekly cart never dipped below $200. Chips, late-night…
The holy grail of modern marketing
To survive in today’s market, enterprises must deliver experiences that feel instant and intelligent. Customers expect brands to anticipate their needs and guide them through interactions…
4 ways to make a brand indispensable
When we first started Little Spoon, our mission was clear: Make fresh, healthy food accessible at every age and stage of early childhood. But we quickly realized checking the proverbial…
Heard kids saying “6-7”? It’s so annoying that schools are banning it
The teaching profession requires a certain degree of patience. Particularly when students discover a new trend to latch on to and repeat at every given opportunity. The latest so-called…
Building connected data ecosystems for AI at scale
Building connected data ecosystems for AI at scale Modern integration platforms are helping enterprises streamline fragmented IT environments and prepare their data pipelines for AI-driven…
Your calm is contagious but so is your chaos
The other day, a friend confessed her new nightly routine: hiding in the bathroom for 10 minutes after putting her kids to bed. The reason wasn’t to scroll TikTok, but to breathe. “It’s…
There is a concerning trend emerging among young adults, and the cause is affordability
A potentially worrisome trend is emerging among young adults. Instead of landing a job and moving to the big city after graduation, many are moving back into their childhood homes instead.…
Even more pasta salads recalled over Listeria fears: Here’s the latest list of products to avoid
Yet another food retailer has joined the growing list of companies that have recalled pasta-related products over the last few weeks. Sprouts Farmers Market, a supermarket chain…
UAE carrier Etihad announces launch of direct flights to Kabul
Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad said Friday it is launching flights to Kabul, making it the latest airline to offer direct routes to the Afghan capital. Etihad, which announced a record $476…
Google Search Could Change Forever in the UK
“The decision to formally designate Google with Strategic Market Status is an important step to improving competition in digital markets,” argues Rocio Concha, director of policy and…
Pope Leo urges news agencies to stand firm against the ‘ancient art of lying’
Pope Leo XIV encouraged international news agencies on Thursday to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation, as he strongly backed a free, independent…
How a family-owned costume shop is adapting to Trump’s tariffs this Halloween season
With Halloween on the horizon, Chicago Costume is stuffed. Packaged costumes, including superheros and Japanese animation characters in both kid and adult sizes, dangle near colorful wigs…
Oil prices are down following Gaza ceasefire deal
Oil prices declined on Friday, after settling around 1.6% lower in the previous session, as the market’s risk premium faded after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a plan to…
Defense tech is booming. But we’re still missing the basics
America’s defense technology sector is rapidly expanding. Top talent, ambitious founders, and serious capital are flooding into a mission that matters, delivering products and solutions…
The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize is Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in the South American nation, winning recognition…