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The Very Best Gifts for Dads of Christmas 2025
Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.
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Border Patrol Bets on Small Drones to Expand US Surveillance Reach
Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.
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The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics
New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.
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16 Best Food Gifts, as Tested by Our Tastebuds (2025)
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.
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17 Best Stocking Stuffers (2025): Unique and Unconventional
Start off on the right foot (and buy the grown-ups some time to make coffee) with these excellent, tiny gifts.
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How to Watch the Final Meteor Shower of 2025
Conditions in the US should be perfect for the final meteor shower of 2025, with no moonlight present to interfere with spotting shooting stars.
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People Are Paying to Get Their Chatbots High on ‘Drugs’
An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT.
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Apple Engineers Are Inspecting Bacon Packaging to Help Level Up US Manufacturers
Initial participants in the new Apple Manufacturing Academy tell WIRED that the tech giant’s surprising frankness and hands-on support are already benefiting their bottom lines.
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Former Neuralink Exec Launches Organ Preservation Effort
Science Corporation, founded by Neuralink’s first president, Max Hodak, has unveiled a prototype machine to extend the life of organs for longer periods.
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DEI Died This Year. Maybe It Was Supposed To
I’m a Black staffer at WIRED. My position feels more precarious than ever. There’s a reason for that.