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Trump says US-Iran hostilities ended during ceasefire
Trump told congressional leaders the US and Iran were no longer in hostilities as a ceasefire paused a War Powers deadline.
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Somali pirates hijack oil tanker MT Eureka off Yemen coast in Gulf of Aden
Somali pirates hijacked the oil tanker MT Eureka near Yemen’s coast early today and are taking it toward Somalia in the Gulf of Aden.
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Wired updates graduation gift guide with new April 2026 picks
Wired updated its graduation gift guide in April 2026 with refreshed recommendations, including a laptop tote, backpack, headphones and electric bike.
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Investigations into Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto reach different conclusions
New investigations into Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto have reached conflicting conclusions, but his identity remains unconfirmed.
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RightsCon 2026 Canceled in Zambia Following Alleged Chinese Pressure Over Taiwanese Participation
RightsCon 2026, the world’s largest digital rights conference, was canceled in Zambia amid reported pressure from Chinese diplomats over Taiwanese attendees.
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Alzheimer’s expert John Hardy urges better drugs, diagnosis, and political will for progress
John Hardy said advancing Alzheimer’s treatment needs improved drugs, diagnosis, and political commitment.
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Lettuce Grow cuts Farmstand and Counterstand prices 20% through May 10
Lettuce Grow is discounting its Farmstand hydroponic garden systems and Counterstand Set by 20% through May 10 with code MOM20.
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Super PAC-backed group pays TikTok influencers to promote anti-China AI messages
Build American AI, linked to a $100 million super PAC, pays TikTok influencers up to $5,000 per video to warn against China’s AI rise.
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Researchers release exploit for Linux kernel flaw CVE-2026-31431
Theori publicly released exploit code for Linux kernel flaw CVE-2026-31431 on May 5, allowing local privilege escalation to root.
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OpenAI updates privacy policy to use cookies for marketing to free users
OpenAI updated its US privacy policy on April 30 and said it will use cookies for marketing on other websites.
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Waymo enforces age limits to stop unaccompanied minors riding driverless cars
Waymo is cracking down on underage solo riders in its driverless cars with mid-ride age verification checks and account enforcement.
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Sony offers discounts up to 45% on TVs and gaming gear according to Wired
Wired reports Sony promo codes give up to 45% off Bravia TVs and discounts on headphones, cameras, and gaming gear.
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VistaPrint offers multiple coupon discounts for new customers and orders in May 2026
VistaPrint is providing new customers up to 20% off first orders and other discounts throughout May 2026.
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Wired publishes May 2026 guide to Newegg promo codes and deals
Wired published a May 2026 guide to Newegg promo codes, coupons and deals for US shoppers.
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Columbia offers multiple discounts including 15% off first order with Greater Rewards
Columbia is giving new Greater Rewards members 15% off their first order plus other discounts and perks.
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Surfshark cuts VPN prices with 7-day trial and student discount
Surfshark is offering VPN plans with discounts of up to 87%, plus a 7-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Bike fit advice stresses comfort, knee relief and the right frame
Rebekah Ko of Seattle's Bike Works urges riders to check full bike fit, not just seat height, for comfort and efficiency.
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Wired offers Brooks promo codes with 20% off first orders in May 2026
Wired published a Brooks promo code page for May 2026 featuring discounts and free returns.
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Canon offers $100 off EOS R50 V Body and up to $1,600 discounts in May 2026 sales
Canon is running promotional discounts in May 2026, including $100 off the EOS R50 V Body and 10% off through membership programs in the US.
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Therabody offers up to 35% off in May Mother's Day sale
Therabody is offering up to 35% off select devices in its May 2026 Mother's Day sale.
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Wikipedia briefly showed Wired reporter’s photo as Snap CEO Evan Spiegel
A Wired reporter’s photo mistakenly replaced Evan Spiegel’s image on Wikipedia and Google for about a week.
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Wired updates bird-lover gift guide with smart gadgets and gear
Wired updated its bird-lover gift guide in May 2026 with new picks, including a game, smart nest box, journal and jacket.
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How to buy a bike that fits properly
A properly fitting bike can improve comfort and help prevent injuries, experts say.
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Ottocast Cabin Care adds rear-seat camera to wireless CarPlay
Wired reviewed Ottocast’s Cabin Care adapter, which pairs wireless CarPlay with a rear-facing cabin camera for drivers.