The third round of talks in three weeks have raised hopes for an Iran nuclear accord, which could avert a new Mideast conflict. President Trump said he believed a deal was within reach.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/world/middleeast/us-iran-nuclear-talks.html
A small team is rescuing a “ridiculous amount” of shells from restaurant trash bins and using them to rebuild oyster habitat in Long Island Sound.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/climate/shell-recycling-connecticut-oysters.html
As colleges face increased scrutiny from the federal government, they are taking diverging approaches in choosing commencement keynotes.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/us/college-commencement-graduation-speakers.html
Opinion columnists break down the motives behind the president’s blitz of executive actions since he took office.https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000010121801/trump-motivation.html
Catfights abound in Trump’s macho world.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/opinion/trump-gender-roles-masculinity.html
Radia, a Colorado-based company, wants to build enormous aircraft to transport giant wind turbine blades. It’s betting that politics won’t get in the way.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/climate/radia-the-worlds-biggest-plane.html
When the rent is high and the vacancy rates are low, sharing your space with others becomes a must.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/nyregion/new-york-city-roommates.html
State media reported the blast was most likely caused by chemicals catching fire. There was no indication of an attack or sabotage.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/world/middleeast/iran-port-explosion-bandar-abbas.html
Entry-level exercisers will love Aviron’s low profile and tons of addicting exercise content.https://www.wired.com/review/aviron-victory-treadmill/
We tested leading filtered showerheads, from Jolie to Canopy to Hydroviv. The winners were clear.https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-shower-water-filters/
These wireless earbuds with an “open” design let you zone out to your music while also keeping you aware of your surroundings.https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-open-ear-buds/
Social Security workers are being asked to use an AI chatbot. An animated video on how to do so failed to mention that the chatbot can’t be trusted with personally identifiable information.https://www.wired.com/story/social-security-ai-training-video/
The modestly priced EV pickup goes 150 miles on a charge and is infinitely customizable. Deliveries start next year.https://www.wired.com/story/slate-auto-electric-pickup/
A new autonomous vehicle framework would also make it easier for Tesla and other companies to research domestically made self-driving cars that don’t meet all federal safety standards.https://www.wired.com/story/feds-weaken-self-driving-reporting-rules/
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts explain how to prepare for travel to and from the United States—and how to stay safe.https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-phone-privacy-us-border-travel/
Donald Trump will attend a dinner with the largest holders of his own-brand crypto coin, sending its price through the roof. But the real profits have already been made just out of view.https://www.wired.com/story/trump-memecoin-dinner-winners/
The acting head of the General Services Administration says it has no DOGE team. It merely lists at least a half-dozen DOGE affiliates on payroll and has a section of its building for DOGE use only.https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-doge-mystery-general-services-administration/
A new study forecasts more than 850,000 measles cases over the next 25 years if US vaccination rates stay the same. Millions of infections are possible if rates drop.https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-say-measles-likely-to-become-endemic-in-us-polio-diphtheria-rubella/
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.https://www.wired.com/story/best-motorola-phones/
Perplexity? Gemini? Copilot? The Razr Ultra will have it all optimized for its flippy, folding screen.https://www.wired.com/story/motorola-razr-2025-family-news/