#wired.com. × Hacked Prayer App Sends ‘Surrender’ Messages to Iranians Amid Israeli Strikes. As Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran this morning, Iranians received mysterious push notifications saying that “help is on the way,” promising amnesty if they surrender.
#Feb.28.2026 ×
#wired.com. × US and Israel Launch Strikes Against Iran. US president Donald Trump said a “major combat operation” against Iran had begun as he called for the country’s government to be overthrown.
#Feb.28.2026 ×
#wired.com. × Trump Moves to Ban Anthropic From the US Government. President Donald Trump’s sudden order comes after the Defense Department pressured Anthropic to drop restrictions on how its AI can be used by the military.
#Feb.27.2026 ×
#wired.com. × The Latest Repair Battlefield Is the Iowa Farmlands—Again. A new bill that would give farmers in Iowa the right to repair is a big threat to tractor manufacturer John Deere.
#Feb.27.2026 ×
#wired.com. × ‘Uncanny Valley’: Pentagon vs. ‘Woke’ Anthropic, Agentic vs. Mimetic, and Trump vs. State of the Union. Our hosts unpack the news of the week, starting with the ongoing feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon. Plus: All you need to know about TAT-8 and undersea cables.
#Feb.26.2026 ×
#wired.com. × Kalshi Suspended a California Politician and a YouTuber for Insider Trading. Leading prediction market Kalshi has revealed details of two recent insider trading cases it flagged to authorities, giving a rare look at how the platform enforces its policies.
#Feb.25.2026 ×
#wired.com. × A White House Staffer Appears to Run Massive Pro-Trump X Account. A popular right-wing account that called a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes "a masterpiece" appears to be run by a White House staffer, according to records reviewed by WIRED.
#Feb.25.2026 ×
#wired.com. × Life in Cuba Under Trump's Pressure Campaign: No Electricity, No Oil, and Impossible Choices. As the United States takes new steps against the regime that has ruled the island since 1959, the Cuban people face 20-hour blackouts, decreased internet access, and shortages of basic supplies.
#Feb.24.2026 ×
#wired.com. × Trump Imposes New Tariffs to Sidestep Supreme Court Ruling. The president signed an executive order implementing 10 percent global tariffs after calling the justices who struck down his signature trade policy a "disgrace."
#Feb.21.2026 ×
#wired.com. × They Bet Against Trump’s Tariffs. Now They Stand to Make Millions. After the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, investment firms are in line for a whopping return on a niche trade.
#Feb.20.2026 ×
#wired.com. × Supreme Court Rules Most of Donald Trump’s Tariffs Are Illegal. In a 6-3 ruling, justices upended the Trump administration’s signature economic policy, potentially putting the US government on the hook for at least $175 billion in tariff refunds.
#Feb.20.2026 ×
#wired.com. × The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That’s a Good Thing. The Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didn’t win at the 2026 Winter Games.
#Feb.20.2026 ×
#wired.com. × Donald Trump Jr.’s Private DC Club Has Mysterious Ties to an Ex-Cop With a Controversial Past. The Executive Branch has a reported membership list that includes Trumpworld elites like David Sacks. A WIRED review of corporate filings reveals an under-the-radar player: a notorious former DC police
#Feb.19.2026 ×
#wired.com. × Burnt Hair and Soft Power: A Night Out With Evie Magazine. Evie is a longtime favorite of far-right. At its very first live event, the strength of the publication's politics was in the pretense that it doesn’t have any.
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#wired.com. × The Small English Town Swept Up in the Global AI Arms Race. The residents of Potters Bar are working to protect the “green belt” of farms, forests, and meadows that surround London from the endless demand for AI infrastructure.
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#wired.com. × Senators Urge Top Regulator to Stay Out of Prediction Market Lawsuits. As prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi battle regulators in court, Senate Democrats are urging the CFTC to avoid weighing in, escalating a broader fight over the burgeoning industry.
#Feb.13.2026 ×
#wired.com. × Record Low Snow in the West Will Mean Less Water, More Fire, and Political Chaos. Snowpack levels across a wide swath of western US states are among the lowest seen in decades, even as regulators struggle to negotiate water rights in the region.
#Feb.13.2026 ×
#wired.com. × ‘Uncanny Valley’: ICE’s Secret Expansion Plans, Palantir Workers’ Ethical Concerns, and AI Assistants. In this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts dive into WIRED’s scoop about a secret Trump administration campaign extending right into your backyard.
#Feb.12.2026 ×
#wired.com. × OpenAI’s President Gave Millions to Trump. He Says It’s for Humanity. In an interview with WIRED, Greg Brockman says his political donations support OpenAI's mission—even if some employees at the company disagree.
#Feb.12.2026 ×
#wired.com. × Elon Musk's X Appears to Be Violating US Sanctions by Selling Premium Accounts to Iranian Leaders. While publicly supporting protesters in Iran, Elon Musk's X appears to have been selling premium accounts to regime officials. Checkmarks were removed from certain accounts after a WIRED inquiry.
#Feb.12.2026 ×
#wired.com. × ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going Next. ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, monthslong expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
#Feb.10.2026 ×
#wired.com. × AI Is Here to Replace Nuclear Treaties. Scared Yet?. The last major nuclear arms treaty between the US and Russia just expired. Some experts believe a combination of satellite surveillance, AI, and human reviewers can take its place. Others, not so much.
#Feb.09.2026 ×
#wired.com. × Iran’s Digital Surveillance Machine Is Almost Complete. After more than 15 years of draconian measures, culminating in an ongoing internet shutdown, the Iranian regime seems to be staggering toward its digital surveillance endgame.
#Feb.09.2026 ×
#wired.com. × Turning Point USA’s Halftime Show Was Exactly What You’d Expect. “The All-American Halftime Show,” born out of outrage over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, fell short of the hype. From Kid Rock’s poor lip synching to Erika Kirk being MIA, it was simply dull.
#Feb.09.2026 ×
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