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Prichard Colón, boxer who sustained brain damage in the ring, dies at 33In October 2015, Colón suffered a brain bleed in a light-middleweight fight against Terrel Williams in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Fairfax, Virginia.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Prichard Colón in Fairfax, Va., in 2015.Patrick Smith / Getty Images fileAug. 14, 2026,…
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continueThe president wants to the justices to act before a court ruling that would block construction goes into effect.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Construction continues on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House and the East Wing ballroom…
Nena Farrell GearAug 14, 2026 7:33 AMI’ve Tested Dozens of Planners. These Are the Best OnesIf digital calendars are leaving you wanting, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.Courtesy of Erin Condren; HobonichiThere’s nothing like the feeling of a brand-new planner. If you’re looking to get a little more organized or just…
Louryn StrampeGearAug 14, 2026 6:31 AMThe Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories for Accidental Phone-DroppersProtect your Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL with a tried-and-true phone case, screen protector, and Qi2 charger.Featured in this articleBest Pixel 10 Case OverallMous Limitless Case (Pixelsnap)Read more$80 AmazonBest Clear Casedbrand Ghost Case 2.0 (Pixelsnap)Read more$60 $50…
Mattha BusbyCultureAug 14, 2026 6:45 AMThese ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AIJoi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”Photo-Illustration: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty ImagesFor 28 days, Keshav had a new item on his daily…
Maddy VarnerPoliticsAug 14, 2026 7:00 AMFTC Strikes Deals to Ignore ‘Unlawful Credit Discrimination’The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.Photo-Illustration: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty ImagesThe Federal Trade Commission recently announced deals with two auto dealers,…
Christopher NullGearAug 14, 2026 6:30 AMI Wore an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Body Suit to Zap Myself Into FitnessCan electrifying your workout offer a shortcut to a stronger, fitter you? I sweated in a skintight EMS suit for two months to find out.Courtesy of PepperThe use of electrical muscle stimulation as a shortcut to improving physical…
Luigi Mangione to enter plea in federal court and low morale aboard USS Abraham Lincoln: Morning RundownPlus, new CDC research shows ticks are migrating south, potentially spreading Lyme disease to new areas.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Aug. 14, 2026, 7:07 AM EDTBy Elizabeth RobinsonLuigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal stalking…
Jason ParhamCultureAug 14, 2026 6:15 AMPeople Are ‘Marrying’ Chatbots. These Lawmakers Want to Stop ThemHuman-AI marriages are not currently recognized by US law. Some Republican state policymakers are drafting legislation to keep it that way.Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty ImagesAs a licensed officiant at Las Vegas Immersive Weddings, a chapel that offers novelty-themed marriage packages, Kevin…
Boone AshworthGearAug 14, 2026 5:30 AMThis Art Project Slows Down Citi Bikes to Make NYC’s Rent Crisis Feel RealGround Truth makes the shared rental bikes harder to pedal through rent-burdened neighborhoods, offering a tangible way for people to experience income inequality.Photograph: Justin BlinderJustin Blinder lost his job two weeks before the Covid-19 pandemic hit in…