Newly disclosed records show Attorney General Pam Bondi gave cover to not only Apple and Google, but also several other companies that help TikTok operate in the US.https://www.wired.com/story/pam-bondi-trump-tiktok-letters-google-apple-microsoft/
Amazon Prime Day is next week, but we’ve already found great early deals on WIRED-tested products at some of their lowest prices ever.https://www.wired.com/story/best-early-amazon-prime-day-deals-2025-2/
IARPA director Rick Muller is departing after just over a year at the R&D unit that invests in emerging technologies of potential interest to agencies like the NSA and the CIA, WIRED has learned.https://www.wired.com/story/iarpa-director-resigns-odni/
President Donald Trump's major tax cut and spending bill passed the House on Thursday, but not without some Republican opposition.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2-house-republicans-voted-trumps-sweeping-domestic-policy/story?id=123459797
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries made a last stand against Trump's agenda bill, slamming the measure in a record-breaking speech.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/democrat-hakeem-jeffries-marathon-magic-minute-speech-blasts/story?id=123444742
Human rights advocate Narges Mohammadi warns that the Iranian government is using the aftermath of its war with Israel to escalate repression against its own citizens.https://abcnews.go.com/US/nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi-warns-iran-increasingly-repressing/story?id=123458791
The cuts from the federal spending bill will affect millions of Americans, particularly vulnerable populations. But some of those impacts won't be felt for some time.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/feel-effects-trumps-megabill/story?id=123451885
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. said he wants to encourage all Americans to use wearables to track health metrics. What are the benefits and drawbacks?https://abcnews.go.com/Health/rfk-jr-wearables-benefits-risks/story?id=123422287
The Trump Administration is sending 200 Marines to Florida to aid federal immigration enforcement officers.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/200-marines-florida-ice/story?id=123466361
The Supreme Court will hear appeals from three states seeking to uphold laws excluding transgender student athletes from participation in girls' and women's sports teamshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/supreme-court-state-bans-trans-student-athletes/story?id=123445514
The Supreme Court declined to take up a dispute over a Montana law that would have required notarized parental consent for a minor to receive an abortionhttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/supreme-court-declines-hear-dispute-montana-abortion-consent/story?id=123445823
The Supreme Court says the Trump administration can remove eight noncitizens it moved to deport to South Sudan from where they are being held temporarily in Djibouti.https://abcnews.go.com/US/supreme-court-administration-remove-8-migrants-held-djibouti/story?id=123467035
Aaron Rodgers is making up for lost time by hosting a private workout with most of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/aaron-rodgers-hosts-private-workout-steelers-offense-2094457
In a recent mock trade from Bleacher Report, the Washington Commanders part with a trio of draft picks to acquire TJ Watt from the Pittsburgh Steelers.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/commanders-land-steelers-standout-blockbuster-mock-trade-2094454
The tech giant has laid off more than 15,000 people this year, while still awaiting approval for thousands of foreign workers.https://www.newsweek.com/microsoft-layoffs-h1b-visa-applications-2094370
Former NFL player Darius Butler sends message to ex-Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay following recent comments by New York Jets CB Sauce Gardner.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/former-nfl-player-sends-message-ex-eagles-cb-darius-slay-2094365
At least one fireworks event has been canceled amid dangerous conditions, with more than 1 million people under red flag warnings.https://www.newsweek.com/fireworks-celebrations-canceled-fourth-july-wildfires-2094398
The Baltimore Orioles are struggling tremendously this season, and it could lead them to a shocking trade deadline deal.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/orioles-expected-deal-superstar-pitcher-trade-value-rises-significantly-2094298
The dog continued to play fetch up until her final days.https://www.newsweek.com/dog-continues-playing-ball-after-going-blind-2094426
After speaking with the media, Chicago Cubs team president Jed Hoyer has reiterated his plans for what the Cubs will do at the upcoming trade deadline.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/cubs-team-president-reiterates-teams-plan-trade-deadline-2094261