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The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use
The U.S. government is set to mandate energy-use assessments for data centers, according to a letter to senato...
These stocks and ETFs can beat the ‘sell in May’ slump — and dodge the 2026 midterm blues
Skip the 'sell in May' slump and avoid 2026 midterm market risks with these resilient stocks and ETFs. Discove...
Government Workers Say They're Getting Inundated With Religion
“This has never happened before,” one government employee tells WIRED. “I have never gotten a message like thi...
March saw the largest increase in global energy inflation in 25 years
The Iran war has caused the biggest rise in global energy inflation in 25 years, according to calculations mad...
United Airlines reportedly pitched government on American Airlines deal. What a combination would look like.
A published report says that United Airlines has pitched senior government officials on whether it could get p...
No One Knows Where US Vaccine Policy Goes Next
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping changes to federal vaccine guidance are paused for now. But even if they’re r...
‘This is an overlooked catastrophe’: Why do so many hospitals not accept Medicare Advantage for cancer patients?
Many cancer-care centers drop Medicare Advantage plans as insurers exclude them near policy year-end, leaving ...
Russian government hackers broke into thousands of home routers to steal passwords
Fancy Bear, also known as APT28, has taken over thousands of residential home routers to steal passwords and a...
JD Vance heads to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán ahead of high-stakes election
U.S. Vice President JD Vance embarks on a high-profile trip to Hungary, backing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán am...
Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC
With the midterms right around the corner, the new group is positioned to back candidates who support the AI c...
Edward ‘Big Balls’ Coristine Is Helping Out on Viral Fraud Videos Now
The DOGE engineer appeared on influencer Nick Shirley's podcast this week to talk corruption and government wo...
Amazon hits sellers with ‘fuel surcharge’ as Iran war roils global energy markets
Amazon has introduced a temporary **‘fuel surcharge’** on sellers amid global energy market volatility due to ...
‘Orban constantly vetoes’: Europe braces for Hungary election
Hungary’s upcoming election looms as a political battleground, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused of per...
WhatsApp just caught an Italian spyware firm building a fake version of its app for iPhones
WhatsApp warns 200 Italian users after detecting a fake app—developed by Italian spyware firm **SIO**—used to ...
US says Cuba policy unchanged despite allowing Russian tanker
The U.S. reaffirms its Cuba policy remains unchanged despite permitting a sanctioned Russian tanker to dock, r...
Dozens detained in Tel Aviv as anti-war protest turns violent
Tel Aviv police clashed with anti-war protesters opposing the US-Israeli military action against Iran, leading...
Nepal’s ex-PM Oli detained over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown
New home minister says arrest of former leader is the 'beginning of justice'....
Iran plans to charge ships for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, report says
Iran proposes charging ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to new legislation draft...
Convicted spyware chief hints that Greece’s government was behind dozens of phone hacks
Intellexa’s founder hints Greece’s government, led by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, may have authorized mass phone hack...
3 Questions: Communicating about climate, in audio and beyond
Madison Goldberg, a science communicator and former NPR fellow, joins MIT as host of the *Ask MIT Climate* pod...
Mexico City's 'Xoli' Chatbot Will Help World Cup Tourists Navigate the City
Mexico City introduces **‘Xoli’**, an AI-powered chatbot designed to assist **2026 World Cup** visitors with n...
Government bonds face ‘perfect storm’ as Iran war rattles Europe's central banks
Europe’s central banks face mounting pressure as bond yields spike, fueled by escalating tensions in Iran and ...
Senegal to appeal decision to award AFCON title to Morocco
Senegal plans to challenge CAF’s decision, awarding Morocco the 2025 AFCON title after their walk-off protest ...
Treasury yields tick up as investors weigh oil surge, Iran tensions and looming Fed decision
Market volatility spikes as Treasury yields rise amid escalating Iran tensions, soaring oil prices, and antici...
‘Free Palestine’ Call Brings Palestinian Resistance to the 2026 Oscars
Spanish actor Javier Bardem sparked global debate at the Oscars by declaring ‘No to war and free Palestine’ du...
Fire breaks out after drone hits Umm Al Quwain building
A fire erupted in Umm Al Quwain after a drone struck a building, according to local authorities. The incident,...
Republic of Congo votes in election that could extend Sassou’s 42-year rule
Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, seeks a fifth term in Congo’s election amid opposition boycotts, prolonging his 42-y...
Anti-war protest held in Tel Aviv, criticising Israel’s attacks on Iran
A small anti-war protest was held in Tel Aviv, criticising Israel’s attacks on Iran....
Next-generation geothermal energy: Promise, progress, and challenges
Next-gen geothermal energy—harnessing ultra-deep, superhot rock—could meet 15% of global electricity growth by...