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... Mary Shields, First Woman to Finish the Iditarod, Dies at 80

She originally treated it as a ‘leisurely trip’—until she discovered that men were betting she wouldn’t make it, and women were taking the other side of those bets.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/mary-shields-iditarod-dead-7b5bea5b

... Private Companies Are Now Gathering Weather Data for NOAA

WindBorne Systems is one of several companies launching balloons, drones, buoys, and other devices to provide critical data to the beleaguered agency’s National Weather Service, but they can’t fill all the gaps.
https://www.wired.com/story/private-companies-step-up-to-gather-weather-data-for-noaa-as-staffing-cuts-hobble-agency-forecasting/

... The US Court Records System Has Been Hacked

Plus: Instagram sparks a privacy backlash over its new map feature, hackers steal data from Google's customer support system, and the true scope of the Columbia University hack comes into focus.
https://www.wired.com/story/us-court-records-system-hacked/

... Gear News of the Week: iPhone 17 May Be a Month Away, and Sonos to Raise Prices

Plus: Seiko’s official Pepsi watches are here (for anyone who needs a GMT Master II), and Motorola showcases a bedazzled Razr.
https://www.wired.com/story/gear-news-of-the-week-iphone-17-may-be-a-month-away-and-sonos-to-raise-prices/

... Heres How to Buy the Best Used EV

Right now is the best time yet to bag a bargain secondhand electric car. But how do you test battery health? Or charging ability? Here’s WIRED’s expert tips on how to get it done properly.
https://www.wired.com/story/heres-how-to-buy-the-best-used-ev/

... What Even Is Instagram Now?

Long after shifting your feed away from friends and toward influencers, Instagram is adding new features intended to make the app more personal. The turnabout exposes the platform’s identity crisis.
https://www.wired.com/story/what-even-is-instagram-now/

... Ex-NSA Chief Paul Nakasone Has a Warning for the Tech World

At the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas on Friday, Nakasone tried to thread the needle in a politically fraught moment while hinting at major changes for the tech community around the corner.
https://www.wired.com/story/ex-nsa-chief-paul-nakasone-has-a-warning-for-the-tech-world/

... Hackers Went Looking for a Backdoor in High-Security Safes—and Now Can Open Them in Seconds

Security researchers found two techniques to crack at least eight brands of electronic safes—used to secure everything from guns to narcotics—that are sold with Securam Prologic locks.
https://www.wired.com/story/securam-prologic-safe-lock-backdoor-exploits/

... A Misconfiguration That Haunts Corporate Streaming Platforms Could Expose Sensitive Data

A security researcher discovered that flawed API configurations are plaguing corporate livestreaming platforms, potentially exposing internal company meetings—and he's releasing a tool to find them.
https://www.wired.com/story/corporate-livestreams-exposed-search-tool/

... 'House of the Dragon' Actor's New Horror Game Skewers Hollywood

Abubakar Salim’s game Dead Take explores scandals, exploitation, and AI-fueled media manipulation.
https://www.wired.com/story/house-of-the-dragon-actors-new-horror-game-skewers-hollywood/

... Inside Dylan Fields Big IPO—and His Even Bigger Plans for Figma

Dylan Field took Figma public in one of the wildest IPOs in recent memory. He insists the real story is the rise of design itself.
https://www.wired.com/story/figma-ipo-dylan-field-interview/

... 21 Best Festival Accessories and Gear (2025): The Essentials and the Fun Stuff

No matter the genre or location, these gadgets will upgrade your experience.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-festival-accessories/

... The Best OTC Hearing Aids (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These WIRED-tested hearing aids are affordable alternatives to prescription devices. No doctor’s appointment necessary.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/

... Hoto Snapbloq Tools Review: Attractive Power Tools

These power tools may not be the best tools for the job, but the attractive designs may inspire you to fix that ol’ gadget.
https://www.wired.com/review/hoto-snapbloq-tools/

... It Looks Like a School Bathroom Smoke Detector. A Teen Hacker Showed It Could Be an Audio Bug

A pair of hackers found that a vape detector often found in high school bathrooms contained microphones—and security weaknesses that could allow someone to turn it into a secret listening device.
https://www.wired.com/story/school-bathroom-vape-detector-audio-bug/

... Africas land-linked economies poised to drive continents prosperity

By leveraging their central location, expanding regional connectivity and embracing transformative technologies, Africa’s landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) are positioning themselves as vital contributors to the continent’s prosperity and sustainable development.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/08/1165614

... Indigenous Peoples Day highlights AIs risks and opportunities

In honour of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9 August, the UN hosted a virtual commemoration on Friday on the theme AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures.  
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/08/1165613

... Israels military takeover of Gaza City would mark a dangerous escalation: Guterres

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed grave concern over Israel’s decision to “take control of Gaza City”, his Spokesperson said in a statement on Friday. 
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/08/1165612

... Nuclear weapons have no place in our world, UN chief tells mayors in Nagasaki

80 years after the United States dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the “only guarantee” against the use of nuclear weapons today is their “total elimination”, the UN Secretary-General said on Friday.&n...
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/08/1165611

... The real challenge is still ahead: UN warns on Afghan returnees

Millions of people returning to Afghanistan from neighbouring countries are receiving humanitarian support at the border, but they will need more help to rebuild their lives, according to UN-Habitat, the agency that advocates for sustainable communities.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/08/1165610