Day: September 15, 2026

A fourth death has been linked to measles in Pennsylvania, the state health department said Tuesday. All four deaths have been reported in the last month, as Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak continues to grow. They are the first deaths associated with measles in the state in…

Kash Patel, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, told confused members of the Senate judiciary committee on Thursday that new FBI hiring standards are aimed at protecting “victims of bestiality.” Prior to the current administration, FBI policy was to bar applicants who had, among…

For Hollywood stars, press junkets are an opportunity to promote new work while connecting with fans. They tell funny or embarrassing stories about one another, give us a glimpse into the film production process, and reveal mannerisms that make them more relatable. So why would…

The free mobile app ZuckOff, built by 30-year-old Polish developer Pawel Szydlowski, uses a Bluetooth detection system to tell you whether there is a pair of smart glasses in the room with you. Since its launch in August, the app has reportedly been downloaded by…

A Pennsylvania man with a history of plotting a mass-casualty attack as a minor was charged on Tuesday with obtaining a semiautomatic rifle to carry out an attack for ISIS after he discussed strategies to target non-Muslims, according to court documents. Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21,…

I’m anthropologist Agustin Fuentes. Let’s answer your questions from the internet. How long have humans been anatomically the same What do we mean by anatomically the same? One could ask, Well, what about our bodies is unique? We are the only species with a chin,…

What is the state of women in Silicon Valley? This fall, WIRED is making a special issue devoted to gender and power. For the live-audience recording of the Uncanny Valley podcast in San Francisco, WIRED will dig further into the fascinating and nuanced state of…