McSweeney’s
• Alex Baia
McSweeney’s
• Eskor David Johnson
Excerpts from The Believer: Sisyphus in the Capital
Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning
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How Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America’s lack of preparedness. FRONTLINE and NPR draw on a decade of reporting on disasters and their aftermath to examine how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to climate change-related storms.
WIRED
• Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman
Cops in Germany Claim They've ID'd the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity—and it’s a familiar face.
WIRED
• Adrienne So
Best Fitness Trackers of 2025 for Peak Performance
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.
Looked at Threads for the first time in months. I haven’t missed it. I’m glad we have automatic cross-posting to Threads from Micro.blog, but I don’t personally need it and I rarely hear from people who use it. Maybe it works perfectly, or maybe other folks have lost interest in Threads too.
WIRED
• Rhett Allain
Is Using a Stair Machine the Same as Climbing Stairs?
According to physics, one burns more calories than the other—and the winner might surprise you.
WIRED
• Louryn Strampe
Fur Trim System Review: Simple, Pain-Free Body Hair Removal
Thanks to this gadget, my grooming routine has never been easier (or more painless).
The New Stack | DevOps, Open Source, and Cloud Native News
• Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
Red Hat Goes All in on AI-Powered Lightspeed System Admin Tools

launched a new generation of AI-driven system administration tools last week at its annual Red Hat Summit. The enhancements are
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WIRED
• Simon Hill
I Converted My Photos Into Short Videos With AI on Honor's Latest Phones. It's Weird
The photo gallery app in Honor's latest midrange phones has an image-to-video generative AI feature powered by Google. It'll probably come to your phone soon.
WIRED
• Ryan Waniata
Best Open Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025): Bose and More
These wireless earbuds with an “open” design let you zone out to your music while also keeping aware of your surroundings.
Toolmen
Even the best weapon is an unhappy tool.
WIRED
• Louryn Strampe, Julian Chokkattu
The Best Sweatpants: Our Top 7 Picks (2025)
Our top picks are comfy, cozy, and suited to every body.
Manuel Moreale — Everything Feed
• Manuel Moreale
P&B: Sebastián Monía
WIRED
• Boutayna Chokrane
What Are Exosomes and Why Are Skincare Experts Raising Red Flags? (2025)
We explain the SkinTok trends behind exosome treatments and why experts are so skeptical.
WIRED
• Simon Hill
12 Best Travel Adapters (2025), Tested and Reviewed
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are our favorite travel adapters and chargers.
WIRED
• Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
Can’t Afford an Ebike? Borrow One for Free From a Lending Library
Programs that let people borrow an ebike for a few days at a time are blooming around the US. They’re convenient for all, but they also provide free transport for those priced out of bike ownership.
WIRED
• Megan Farokhmanesh
Trump's Administration Wants to Erase Queer History. An Unconventional Book Club Is Fighting Back
Drag Race star Miss Peppermint is coleading Queer History 101, a virtual book club merging stories of queer resistance with community.
The Daily
• The New York Times
Did a Wine Importer Just Sink Trump’s Trade War?