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A WIRED analysis of DHS records identified dozens of specialized federal agents who used force against US civilians during the largest known deployment of its kind in US history.
The New Era of Militia Influencers
The militia movement in the US is undergoing a rebrand that trades counterprotests for expensive weapons, manly sweatshirts, and highly curated Instagram grids.
After investors appealed to the governor, California again delayed the deadline for venture firms to disclose the demographics of startup founders they back.
Vessels are increasingly being abandoned during the war on Iran, revealing a hidden failure in the global systems that keep goods—and people—moving.
In a place denied access to basic forensic technology—and where people disappear into Israeli detention—the fate of thousands remains unknown. One of them is an autistic teenager.
For months, lone vibe coder Rafael Concepcion has obsessively built tools to counter the federal immigration crackdown—pivoting as he’s been outmatched. He’s also lost his job and become a target.
The Ghosts of Al-Shifa Hospital
Things Fall Apart
23 Ways You’re Already Living in the Chinese Century
The Greatest Successes and Worst Flameouts of 2025
Originally published December 2018: In 1988 a bomb downed a jet in Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 in the first major attack on Americans. Robert Mueller, then the head of the Justice Department’s criminal division, oversaw the case. For him, it was personal.
Where to Find the Energy to Save the World
Meet the Lobbyist Next Door
Move Over, San Andreas: There’s an Ominous New Fault in Town
