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... So Long, Blue Screen of Death. Amazingly, You'll Be Missed

After a long and storied history, the BSOD is being replaced. WIRED takes a trip down memory lane to wave goodbye to the iconic screen we all love to hate.
https://www.wired.com/story/so-long-blue-screen-of-death-amazingly-youll-be-missed/

... Netanyahu Took a Giant Gamble in Confronting Iran. It Paid Off.

The normally risk-averse Israeli leader struck Iran without the promise of U.S. aid but with a shrewd sense of Trump’s likely reaction.
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-took-a-giant-gamble-in-confronting-iran-it-paid-off-886e6361

... Bricks From a Historic Atlantic City Church Are Getting a Second Life at the Smithsonian Castle

The First Presbyterian Church’s rare sandstone bricks will be transported to Washington, D.C., where they'll be used to restore a 170-year-old Smithsonian building on the National Mall
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/bricks-from-a-historic-new-jersey-church-are-getting-a-second-life-at-the-smithsonian-castle-180986882/

... The James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Its First Direct Image Discovery of an Exoplanet

Researchers identified the likely planetary candidate’s infrared light after blocking out its host star’s overwhelming glare
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/james-webb-space-telescope-reveals-its-first-direct-image-discovery-of-an-exoplanet-180986886/

... A Sinkhole Opened Up on a Busy Street in England, Revealing the Remains of a Massive Medieval Hospital

Centuries ago, the site was home to St. Leonard's Hospital, a sprawling monastic facility that provided care to sick individuals and supplied meals for prisoners at nearby York Castle
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-sinkhole-opened-up-on-a-street-in-england-revealing-the-remains-of-a-massive-medieval-hospital-180986890/

... Museumgoer Posing for Photo Stumbles Into Portrait of Medici Prince, Damaging the Historic Painting

The incident at the Uffizi Galleries is the latest in a series of tourist-related accidents at museums around the world. Now, the Florentine cultural institution plans to start limiting selfies
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/museumgoer-posing-for-photo-stumbles-into-portrait-of-medici-prince-damaging-historic-painting-180986891/

... See How Marcel Duchamp Broke the Rules and Shocked the Art World Again and Again

The subversive French artist is receiving his first retrospective in the United States in more than 50 years. Decades after his death, his work is still influencing contemporary art
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-how-marcel-duchamp-broke-the-rules-and-shocked-the-art-world-again-and-again-180986868/

... US Supreme Court Upholds Texas Porn ID Law

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court held that age verification for explicit sites is constitutional. In a dissent, Justice Elena Kagan warned it burdens adults and ignores First Amendment precedent.
https://www.wired.com/story/us-supreme-court-porn-age-verification-decision-2025/

... JD Vance Is the Loyal Convert in Chief

Vice president JD Vance is everywhere—and he’s the highest point of contact, Trumpworld sources say, for tech billionaires who went all-in on Donald Trump.
https://www.wired.com/story/jd-vance-is-the-loyal-convert-in-chief/

... Big Balls Is Now at the Social Security Administration

Edward “Big Balls” Coristine’s placement at the SSA comes after a White House official told WIRED on Tuesday that the 19-year-old had resigned from his position in government.
https://www.wired.com/story/big-balls-social-security-administration/

... The 8 Best Drones (2025): Flight-Tested and Reviewed

Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these drones is going to be perfect for you.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-drones/

... 12 Best Standing Desks of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-standing-desks/

... Joybird Eliot Sleeper Sofa Review: Gorgeous and Functional

This customizable sleeper couch makes a comfy statement.
https://www.wired.com/review/joybird-eliot-sleeper-sofa/

... Mattress Shopping Terms to Know (2025)

Shopping for a mattress online means expanding your vocabulary. Here are the key terms to look for.
https://www.wired.com/story/mattress-shopping-terms-to-know/

... No One Is in Charge at the US Copyright Office

During a wild time for copyright law, the US Copyright Office has no one at the helm—and no one knows when that will change.
https://www.wired.com/story/us-copyright-office-chaos-doge/

... Space Elevators Could Totally Work—If Earth Days Were Much Shorter

What would it take to run a cable from the ISS to Earth? Depends how fast you want the Earth to rotate.
https://www.wired.com/story/space-elevators-could-work-if-the-days-were-shorter/

... The Next Acetaminophen Tablet You Take Could Be Made From PET

This research could represent the first documented case of paracetamol production from plastic waste using E. coli bacteria.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-next-paracetamol-tablet-you-take-could-be-made-from-pet/

... Newsom Sues Fox News for Saying He Lied About Phone Call With Trump

The lawsuit, which seeks at least $787 million in damages, comes as the California governor adopts an increasingly combative style with the president and his allies.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/us/politics/gavin-newsom-fox-news-lawsuit-trump-call.html

... Right-Wing Republicans in Congress Attack Mamdani With Islamophobic Comments

The responses to Zohran Mamdani’s showing in the New York City mayoral primary were the latest examples of how some G.O.P. lawmakers have grown more overt in using bigoted language and tropes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/26/us/politics/zohran-mamdani-congress-racism.html

... El Salvador Police Say Quotas and Rumors Fueled Bukeles Mass Arrests

Tens of thousands of people were jailed as part of President Nayib Bukele crackdown on gangs. Some police officers now admit they arrested people on flimsy or nonexistent evidence to meet quotas.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/world/americas/el-salvador-crackdown.html