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We’re the G7 Finance Ministers and Everything’s Great

“The leaders of the Group of 7 nations—Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States—now will have to confront the fallout from another war in the Middle East: increased instability, surging oil prices and the possibility that Iran will respond with ne...

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Acefast Acefit Air Review: Sleek Style, Solid Substance

These sleek and stylish open earbuds provide great performance at a better price.

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Meta Users Feel Less Safe Since It Weakened ‘Hateful Conduct’ Policy, Survey Finds

Meta Users Feel Less Safe Since It Weakened ‘Hateful Conduct’ Policy, Survey Finds

A survey of 7,000 active users on Instagram, Facebook and Threads shows people feel grossed out and unsafe since Mark Zuckerberg's decision to scale back moderation after Trump's election.

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The 6 Best Blow-Dry Brushes (2025): Round, Oval, and More

Looking for an easy blowout at home? We’ve found the best blow-dry brushes that blend a blow-dryer and hairbrush into one easy gadget.

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Surfacing discussions

Surfacing discussions

If someone replies to a reply, and nobody is around to see it. Did it really happen?

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Social Media Replaced Zines. Now Zines Are Taking the Power Back

At a time of fleeting memes and cultural platforms operated by multibillion-dollar companies, an old mode of creativity and community-building gets a second life.

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Why We Made a Guide to Winning a Fight

Right now, everyone seems ready to throw down. More than ever, it’s important to fight smart—and not give up until you land a decisive blow.

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How to Win a Fight

These days it feels like the next fight is always just around the corner. What matters is picking your battles—and knowing how to win.

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How to Out-Troll the Trolls, as Told by the Internet’s Foremost Posters

No one wants to get into it with a Reply Guy, let alone lose to one. WIRED spoke to four of social media’s best shit-talkers for tips on how to emerge victorious from an online skirmish.

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How to Fight Like a ‘Ballerina’

Everyone wants to fight like an assassin, or a baddie. WIRED talked to Ballerina stunt performer Cara Marie Chooljian for tips on how average folks can win a brawl, even when they’re outmatched.

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The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance

Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.

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This Historian Has Seen the Future of Trans Health Care

Jules Gill-Peterson doesn’t want to fight for trans joy. She wants to fight for what trans people really need: resources, hormones, and surgery. Her latest arena? The US Supreme Court.

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The Online Tools That Fueled ‘No Kings’ and the Trump Resistance

Social media platforms, collaborative online tools, and encrypted messaging are all helping to power a massive, decentralized resistance to the Trump administration.

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6 Tools for Tracking the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Civil Liberties

The White House has undertaken initiatives to crack down on immigration, suppress speech, and curtail US public health efforts. These online tools are tracking the rapidly changing US landscape.

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How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border

Customs and Border Protection has broad authority to search travelers’ devices when they cross into the United States. Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.

WIRED
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The Definitive Story of Tesla Takedown

In February, a Bluesky post caught the eye of Alex Winter. The result is a coalition of environmentalists, anti-Trump advocates, and federal workers that’s been hyping Tesla’s stock slide ever since.

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Wanna Rumble? Take WIRED's Quiz to Figure Out Your Fighting Style

When it comes to the fights of the moment, certain people perform better in some arenas than others. It's time to find out what kind of brawler you are.

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An Assassination in Minnesota and a Growing War Between Israel and Iran

During a dark and tumultuous weekend, two shootings in Minnesota left one lawmaker dead and another seriously injured. Overseas, Israel and Iran traded devastating strikes back and forth in what some fear is a new phase of violence in the Middle East. Ernesto Londoño explain...

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A New Obesity Pill May Burn Fat Without Suppressing Appetite

An investigational drug developed by Eolo Pharma is showing promise in animal experiments and an early human trial. It could eventually be an alternative or add-on to popular GLP-1 medications.

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Trump Erupts in Crazed Hard-Right Rant as MAGA Fury Takes Darker Turn

In a little-noticed rant, President Donald Trump furiously vowed on Truth Social that he will now carry out something called “remigration.” This idea is widely prevalent among global white nationalists who see it as key to their vile goal of building whit...