Americas News
Supreme Court doubtful of Trump claim he can fire Fed governors by fiat
- Business
- Nina Totenberg
- Jan 21, 2026
- US
The Trump administration wants the authority to fire Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor. Experts say that would undermine the independence of the central bank.
MAGA’s ‘Manifest Destiny’ Coalition Has Arrived
- Technology
- Makena Kelly
- Jan 21, 2026
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
- Technology
- Paresh Dave
- Jan 21, 2026
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 New York.
Level Lock Pro Review (2026): Smart but Stylish
- Technology
- Nena Farrell
- Jan 21, 2026
You’d never guess Level’s Lock Pro is smart by looking at it, and that’s my favorite part.
Pro-AI Super PACs Are Already All In on the Midterms
- Technology
- Maxwell Zeff
- Jan 21, 2026
Silicon Valley’s battle against AI regulation is already shaping the next US election cycle.
Nikon Z5II Review: Fantastic Camera at a Budget Price
- Technology
- Scott Gilbertson
- Jan 21, 2026
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 cameras on the market.
How to Fix Your Wi-Fi Problems (2026)
- Technology
- Simon Hill
- Jan 21, 2026
Is your magic internet box giving you problems? Get back online and stay there with our expert Wi-Fi fixes and tips.
‘I’m Witnessing a Lot of Emptiness’: How ICE Uprooted Normal Life in Minneapolis
- Technology
- Lina Misitzis, Katie Thornton
- Jan 21, 2026
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.
Meta Seeks to Bar Mentions of Mental Health—and Zuckerberg’s Harvard Past—From Child Safety Trial
- Technology
- Lauren Goode
- Jan 21, 2026
The trial starts soon in New Mexico’s case against Meta—and the company is pulling out all the stops to protect its reputation.
1 year into Trump's new term, an agency that protects your finances is 'hanging by a thread'
- Business
- Stephan Bisaha
- Jan 21, 2026
- US
The Trump administration has ordered work stoppages and layoffs and has tried cutting off funding to effectively dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
It's showdown time for the Fed's independence at the Supreme Court
- Business
- Nina Totenberg
- Jan 21, 2026
- US
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.
Trump administration claims offshore wind poses a threat. But it won't say how.
- Business
- Michael Copley
- Jan 21, 2026
- US
The Interior Department said pausing construction of offshore wind farms would allow the government agencies to work with project developers to mitigate potential risks. But wind companies say the adm...