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Workers who recently lost their jobs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety say they’re concerned that there’s no plan for managing biological samples tied to research projects.

Activists affiliated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are selling a “measles treatment and prevention protocol” for hundreds of dollars, including supplements supposedly formulated by AI.

Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out (safely) to your favorite band, these will help block out the noise.

The New Jersey attorney general claims Discord’s features to keep children under 13 safe from sexual predators and harmful content are inadequate.

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope confirmed that the planet K2-18b has traces of dimethyl sulfide, a potential biosignature of marine microorganisms.

Should you splurge for the new Series 10 or stick with the SE? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).

This upgrade to the world’s first-ever smart feeder isn’t perfect, but you don’t need to shell out for a subscription to use it.

BondiBoost’s blowout brush is well priced and delivers results on par with more expensive brushes. But will it last?

If you want a cup of coffee in a hurry, this brewer and its earth-friendly pods are absolutely worth considering.

The ecommerce site penalizes sellers for abrupt price hikes, and many are hesitant to make risky changes amid a volatile trade war.

Massive Blue is helping cops deploy AI-powered social media bots to talk to people they suspect are anything from violent sex criminals all the way to vaguely defined “protesters.”

Amid an ongoing measles outbreak, the US is also facing a surge in pertussis, or whooping cough. As vaccine rates drop, other diseases could be next.

WIRED’s advice columnist pushes back on the idea that ChatGPT and other generative AI software tools foster connections with other people.

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With the Global Engagement Center shut down, the State Department is now set to investigate whether past US efforts against foreign propaganda amounted to censorship of Americans.

Workers for the National Civilian Community Corps were sent home due to “new operational parameters.” The program’s long-term fate is unclear.

The CVE Program is the primary way software vulnerabilities are tracked. Its long-term future remains in limbo even after a last-minute renewal of the US government contract that funds it.

Volatility and anti-American resentment are already hurting the niche vinyl industry, but a little-known law could help it survive.

A new AI agent from the startup Simular switches between different AI models depending on the task at hand.

A Chinese ecommerce app has shot up the App Store rankings in response to Donald Trump’s tariff changes. It’s as safe as the next online marketplace—but as with all of them, buyers should know what they’re in for.