Donald Trump’s executive orders are attacking everything from the Smithsonian to Black sports history, but grassroots organizers are launching a resistance.https://www.wired.com/story/trump-wants-to-erase-black-history-these-digital-archivists-are-racing-to-save-it/
For Americans without a passport, a new type of driver’s license is required to board flights in the United States. Here’s how to update your license to the new Real ID standard.https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-a-real-id-license/
Good cold-brewed coffee tastes like smooth, sweet magic. Learn how to make it right—no barista necessary.https://www.wired.com/story/best-cold-brew-coffee-makers/
A WIRED investigation found that dozens of YouTube channels are using generative AI to depict cartoon cats and minions being beaten, starved, and sexualized—sparking fears of a new Elsagate wave.https://www.wired.com/story/dozens-of-youtube-channels-are-showing-ai-generated-cartoon-gore-and-fetish-content/
The Covid-19 pandemic showed just how vulnerable global supply chains are. Climate shocks could pose an even greater risk.https://www.wired.com/story/manufacturers-hope-ai-will-save-supply-chains-from-climate-crisis/
The maritime shipping industry is seeing a rise in “blank sailings,” a shift that one expert calls a “canary in the coal mine.”https://www.wired.com/story/maritime-shipping-tariffs-blank-sailings/
A group of activists is turning to an old playbook to influence the future of one of the world’s most powerful AI companies.https://www.wired.com/story/open-ai-nonprofit-transition-activism/
Unlock 25% off with top Groupon coupon codes, and explore deals on getaways, spa packages, memberships, and event tickets this May.https://www.wired.com/story/groupon-promo-code/
The American version of Temu abruptly began to show only “local” products days before the Trump administration was set to end a tariff loophole for small packages from China.https://www.wired.com/story/temu-local-warehouses-tariffs/
Meta’s contentious AI copyright battle is heating up—and the court may be close to a ruling.https://www.wired.com/story/meta-lawsuit-copyright-hearing-artificial-intelligence/
Hobbyist diver Dom Robinson jumped at the chance to purchase the S.S. "Almond Branch," a cargo ship that's been resting 190 feet beneath the surface of the English Channel since World War Ihttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/man-who-always-fancied-owning-a-shipwreck-buys-one-on-facebook-marketplace-for-400-180986537/
Researchers are working to unravel the hidden biology of often-persnickety seeds as they age, sleep and awakenhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/to-safeguard-threatened-plants-scientists-must-master-the-tricky-art-of-seed-banking-180986497/
The reclassification — AfD was previously designated a “suspected” extremist group — is likely to reignite debate over a political ban on the party.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/02/afd-germany-weidel-far-right/
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said its vessel Conscience, carrying aid intended for Gaza, was hit by drones in waters off the coast of Malta.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/02/freedom-flotilla-conscience-drones-malta/
Cherry, grape and vine-ripened specialties are popular in the United States, but most of them will be subject to duties being slapped on tomatoes from Mexico.https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/05/01/tariffs-tomatoes-mexico-price/
The polls are the first broad test of voter sentiment since last summer’s general election victory by the Labour Party over the Conservatives.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/02/reform-uk-nigel-farage-labour-conservatives/
Since the beginning of the new administration, it seemed Russia’s needs and views of the war were being promoted by Trump officials, but the tone appears to be changing.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/02/russia-reaction-minerals-deal-ukraine-trump/
Barred from running for office until 2030 and facing the possibility of decades in prison, Brazil’s former president sketches out a comeback.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/02/jair-bolsonaro-trump-trial-brazil/
From sausage sizzles to “donkey votes,” Australian elections are never boring. This time around, there’s some added spice with President Donald Trump and his tariffs.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/02/australia-election-trump-tariffs/
100 days into his second term, President Donald Trump has seemingly lost interest in Gaza. Israeli air strikes resumed and the White House focus shifted to Iran.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/02/gaza-israel-trump-crisis-100-days/