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Last year, the Biden administration set limits on PFAS in drinking water systems. Donald Trump's EPA is planning to dramatically soften that rule. from WIRED https://ift.tt/EVwg5aY

In response to X user queries about everything from sports to Medicaid cuts, the xAI chatbot inserted unrelated information about “white genocide” in South Africa. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ZbtgrPa

Following a WIRED inquiry, Telegram banned thousands of accounts used for crypto scam money laundering, including those of Haowang Guarantee, a black market that enabled over $27 billion in transactions. from WIRED https://ift.tt/O0z8XDI

Microsoft is limiting access to tools that boosted its rivals, but larger customers like DuckDuckGo say they won’t be affected. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ji9xNI6

VPNSecure’s lifetime plan didn’t survive after new ownership took over. Now customers are hopping mad. from WIRED https://ift.tt/JdtxrNM

Conan O’Brien Must Go, The Last of Us, and The Rehearsal are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/g2WATj4

CEO Brian Chesky is spending hundreds of millions to relaunch his travel company as an everything app. Fitness! Food! Microdermabrasion? A WIRED exclusive. from WIRED https://ift.tt/alFHqRU

Get $240 off select appliances, 15% off most regular-price items, free delivery, and other great savings today on WIRED. from WIRED https://ift.tt/85aTcvJ

The Galaxy S25 Edge begs the question: Do you want a thin phone or better battery life? from WIRED https://ift.tt/lGdtVRz

Here are the best deals on some of our favorite pet tech ahead of Amazon Pet Day on May 13 and 14. from WIRED https://ift.tt/fYbUPAM

The largest holders of Donald Trump’s memecoin have secured spots at a private event with the US president himself. WIRED tracked how they did it. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ks71qcd

For many young people dating online, sincerity is a deal-breaker and earnestness feels desperate, or even “revolting.” But by guarding their emotions, daters could be missing out on true love. from WIRED https://ift.tt/2FvYdpO

As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ez6R2Mo

Earlier this year, a hacker used my X account to hawk a fraudulent WIRED-branded crypto coin. After they pulled the rug on investors, I faced the aftermath. from WIRED https://ift.tt/EF3zeC4

Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off, free delivery, and up to 30% off with our latest coupons for new and existing customers. from WIRED https://ift.tt/c4fPHMb

The bean-to-cup Rivelia won’t rival classic espresso. But it’s easy, it froths milk with a button-press, and you can swap beans to decaf in the afternoon. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ASlQLsU

Complex neural circuits likely arose independently in birds and mammals, suggesting that vertebrates evolved intelligence multiple times. from WIRED https://ift.tt/QmlKFkA

Monosodium glutamate has a poor reputation in the US, which is both unfortunate and based on misinformation. A spate of new cookbooks highlighting its powers is here to awaken our senses. from WIRED https://ift.tt/kpCNiPI

Plus: Oura’s new metabolic features, Whoop releases new bands, and Samsung’s Wallet gets Tap to Transfer cash. from WIRED https://ift.tt/BJLrAmo

We sat down with Tom Conrad, the interim CEO of Sonos, to talk about the app, the company’s relationship with its loyal users, and what other changes are ahead. from WIRED https://ift.tt/3LfVmvY

Apple is paying out $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit involving Siri. Users need to submit claims by July 2. from WIRED https://ift.tt/BSpAx5q

Casey Means isn’t currently licensed as a doctor. But that’s not why anti-vaxxers and conspiracists think she’s unsuited to be surgeon general—to them, her anti-vaccine opinions aren't extreme enough. from WIRED https://ift.tt/KXrTiaH

CBP's acting commissioner has rescinded four Biden-era policies that aimed to protect vulnerable people in the agency's custody, including mothers, infants, and the elderly. from WIRED https://ift.tt/1ndMcNZ

After pleading guilty to two counts of fraud, the founder of failed cryptocurrency platform Celsius will serve 12 years in federal prison. from WIRED https://ift.tt/3l6Cued

Deaf President Now!, Number One on the Call Sheet, and Blitz are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/CUyXBW9

VMware's new owner is pushing legacy license-holders to buy costly software support subscriptions. Broadcom says it may audit VMware users to make sure they're not skirting the rules. from WIRED https://ift.tt/zCJtDls

Stratolaunch completed two flights of its autonomous Talon-A2 rocket plane earlier this year, as the US aims to gain ground in its race for hypersonic supremacy with China. from WIRED https://ift.tt/zFi5lHx

High-ranking OpenAI employees have met with the FDA multiple times in recent weeks to discuss AI and a project called cderGPT. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Utvw8IE

In the wake of SignalGate, a knockoff version of Signal used by a high-ranking member of the Trump Administration was hacked. Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the platforms used for government communications. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Ri4DjoG

A new analysis of TM Signal’s source code appears to show that the app sends users’ message logs in plaintext. At least one top Trump administration official used the app. from WIRED https://ift.tt/48nsecB

Now the US director of national intelligence, Gabbard failed to follow basic cybersecurity practices on several of her personal accounts, leaked records reviewed by WIRED reveal. from WIRED https://ift.tt/jGBOor3

Murderbot, Side Quest, and The Studio are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/baCgBfK

President Donald Trump says US movie production is “dying.” There’s something that could help, but it isn’t a 100 percent tariff on foreign-produced films. from WIRED https://ift.tt/1Gw4LDy

Unlock 25% off with top Groupon coupon codes, and explore deals on getaways, spa packages, memberships, and event tickets this May. from WIRED https://ift.tt/vikpMNq

The communications app TeleMessage, which was spotted on former US national security adviser Mike Waltz's phone, has suspended “all services” as it investigates reports of at least one breach. from WIRED https://ift.tt/0cEdnxt

As it shifts responsibility for recovery efforts to local authorities, FEMA workers will stop knocking on doors to provide aid to survivors in disaster areas, per a memo obtained by WIRED. from WIRED https://ift.tt/veSTydf

A new species of cable bacteria, which function like electrical wiring, was recently discovered in the US. Its unique morphology and genetic structure may be useful for the development of bioelectronics. from WIRED https://ift.tt/QHFm7Nn

Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses. from WIRED https://ift.tt/kFy9Ozd

At the Miami Grand Prix's driver's parade, the sport's biggest stars rode in drivable Lego cars that took eight months to build. It was as awesome as it sounds. from WIRED https://ift.tt/9nlucTi

These are the best Star Wars gifts for everyone from Padawan fans to Jedi masters. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ljCb6JD

Get Mom something special and save some money on it, too. Plenty of our recommendations are on sale. from WIRED https://ift.tt/OyKcwpa

Those epic battle scenes in space are awesome—and physically impossible. But hey, it’s more fun this way! from WIRED https://ift.tt/kKr6ODA

Plus: France blames Russia for a series of cyberattacks, the US is taking steps to crack down on a gray market allegedly used by scammers, and Microsoft pushes the password one step closer to death. from WIRED https://ift.tt/PAE8s1v

Plus: Philips Norelco has an AI-powered shaver, and Wiz's Sync Box is an affordable synced lighting alternative for your TV. from WIRED https://ift.tt/SQp3joN

In its push for “efficiency,” DOGE has leaned increasingly on AI—regardless of whether it makes any sense. And it's using it as an imperfect means to destructive ends. from WIRED https://ift.tt/m53Tyao

The Order, Small Things Like These, and Anora are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now. from WIRED https://ift.tt/xURM0Wv

It has been one year since LinkedIn added games to its workplace-oriented social platform. Here’s how that’s playing out. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Y6lDP0t

With measles on the rise, this episode of Uncanny Valley looks at RFK's role in the revival of the once-eliminated deadly illness. from WIRED https://ift.tt/gL2K8kz