Americas
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MAGA’s ‘Manifest Destiny’ Coalition Has Arrived
Warring factions of right-wing influencers and MAGA pundits can finally agree on something: American imperialism.
Micron Megafab Project Faces a New Hurdle as Activists Seek a Benefits Deal
Activists are demanding a way to hold the memory-chip maker accountable to its promises to protect the environment and embrace communities of color in central N...
Level Lock Pro Review (2026): Smart but Stylish
You’d never guess Level’s Lock Pro is smart by looking at it, and that’s my favorite part.
Nikon Z5II Review: Fantastic Camera at a Budget Price
The second version of Nikon’s Z5 brings improved autofocus, faster burst rates, and impressive video specs, making it one of the best “entry-level” full-frame c...
Pro-AI Super PACs Are Already All In on the Midterms
Silicon Valley’s battle against AI regulation is already shaping the next US election cycle.
‘I’m Witnessing a Lot of Emptiness’: How ICE Uprooted Normal Life in Minneapolis
WIRED talks to a postal worker, a teacher, two US citizens detained by federal agents, and six more Minnesota residents about life in an occupied American city.
How to Fix Your Wi-Fi Problems (2026)
Is your magic internet box giving you problems? Get back online and stay there with our expert Wi-Fi fixes and tips.
Meta Seeks to Bar Mentions of Mental Health—and Zuckerberg’s Harvard Past—From Child Safety Trial
The trial starts soon in New Mexico’s case against Meta—and the company is pulling out all the stops to protect its reputation.
Trump administration claims offshore wind poses a threat. But it won't say how.
The Interior Department said pausing construction of offshore wind farms would allow the government agencies to work with project developers to mitigate potenti...
It's showdown time for the Fed's independence at the Supreme Court
At issue are President Trump's efforts to break with 112 years of law and precedent by firing Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's governing board.
The AI Boom Will Increase US Carbon Emissions—but It Doesn’t Have To
A new analysis finds that data centers’ energy demands will drastically increase power plant emissions over the next decade. Renewables, though, could cut them...
1 year into Trump's new term, an agency that protects your finances is 'hanging by a thread'
The Trump administration has ordered work stoppages and layoffs and has tried cutting off funding to effectively dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bur...