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#wired.com. × WIRED Roundup: Fandom in Politics, Zuckerberg’s Illegal School, and Nepal’s Discord Revolution. In this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we run through the top stories of the week and examine how some of the victories in the US November elections show the power of online fandom.

#Nov.17.2025 ×

#wired.com. × A Collision with Space Debris Leaves 3 Chinese Astronauts Stranded in Orbit. The only craft docked at Tiangong space station has been damaged and “does not meet the release conditions for a safe manned return.”

#Nov.17.2025 ×

#wired.com. × A Major Leak Spills a Chinese Hacking Contractor’s Tools and Targets. Plus: State-sponsored AI hacking is here, Google hosts a CBP face recognition app, and more of the week’s top security news.

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#wired.com. × Chinese Beverage Chains Spread Across the US, Challenging Starbucks' Dominance. Luckin Coffee, Chagee, and other Chinese brands are targeting US consumers with Instagram-worthy drinks sold through sleek mobile apps.

#Nov.14.2025 ×

#wired.com. × Thanksgiving Should Be a Grill Holiday to Rival July 4. The Thanksgiving turkey cook should probably move outside, but don't be distracted by the bad rep of deep-fried turkey.

#Nov.14.2025 ×

#wired.com. × Can a Hydroelectric Dam Really Make the Days Longer?. By shifting water to a higher elevation, the giant Three Gorges Dam caused the Earth to spin more slowly.

#Nov.14.2025 ×

#wired.com. × Amazon’s ‘House of David’ Used Over 350 AI Shots in Season 2. Its Creator Isn’t Sorry. The show, which follows David’s ascent to King of Israel, used four times as much AI this season, including for many of its battle scenes.

#Nov.10.2025 ×

#wired.com. × Alex Karp Goes to War. Palantir’s CEO is good with ICE and says he defends human rights. But will Israel and Trump ever go too far for him?

#Nov.10.2025 ×