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Critics have pointed to Trump's quiet ground game as a reason his campaign might be flailing. But online? It’s a whole different story.
License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of More Than Just Cars
From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more.
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Samsung Promo Codes & Coupons - October 2024
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Dyson Promo Code: 20% Off October 2024
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Players Are Turning the ‘Echoes’ in ‘The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’ Into Cheat Codes
Behold, my new flying machine: this table attached to a bird.
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The WIRED politics team unpacks the first and only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election.
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After Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s arrest in France, the platform has made several changes that seemingly make it friendlier to authorities.
Hurricane Helene Shows How Broken the US Insurance System Is
Many homeowners in North Carolina won’t be insured against flooding or landslides due to the fragmented way in which disasters are covered.
How to Generate an AI Podcast Using Google’s NotebookLM
A little-known AI notebook tool from Google is going viral for its Audio Overviews that mimic the speech cadence of podcasters. Here’s how to try it out.
Coperni’s Spray-On Dress Was a Viral Smash. This Gravity-Defying Gel Bag Might Top It
The sci-fi-loving fashion house has partnered with Disney to make an eco-friendly bag that could signal a shift in 3D-printed apparel.
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No, Tim Walz Is Not Friends With School Shooters
Right-wing lawmakers, pundits, and trolls have jumped on the moment in the vice presidential debate when Tim Walz said he was “friends with school shooters.”
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