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Florida man who allegedly lured women with dating app could have more victims: authorities
Authorities in Palm Beach County, Florida, have appealed for any additional victims to come forward involving a man accused of sexually assaulting women he met through dating apps, including Hinge. Investigators believe there could be more women affected beyond the case that initially triggered the inquiry, raising concern about a possible pattern of predatory behaviour…
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The apps, gadgets, and tools every reader needs
This week’s edition of The Verge’s Installer newsletter, written by David Pierce, rounds up recommended apps, gadgets, films and media for readers to try. It reflects the newsletter’s usual format of curated personal picks, spanning entertainment, software and productivity tools, and matters as a snapshot of what’s currently generating buzz in tech and culture circles.…
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Will AI fix prior authorization—or make it worse?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being deployed to manage “prior authorisation,” the process by which health insurers pre-approve medical treatments, but experts are divided over whether it will ease or worsen a system already widely criticised by patients and doctors. While AI could theoretically speed up approvals for clearly valid claims and reduce harmful delays, critics…
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4 Best Walking Pads for Small Spaces and Standing Desks (2026)
Wired’s 2026 guide rounds up the best walking pads for people who want to keep active while working from a desk, sitting on the sofa or in tight living spaces. The reviewers argue these slim, foldable treadmills offer a quieter, more compact alternative to traditional treadmills, helping counter the health effects of prolonged sitting while…
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OpenAI will start notifying parents if their teen has been kicked off of ChatGPT
OpenAI is expanding its ChatGPT parental controls so that parents or guardians with a linked teen account will now be notified if their child’s account is suspended for violating policies on violence, including violent threats or acts. This builds on controls introduced last year that let parents set usage hours, restrict sensitive content, and receive…
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Gianni Infantino unlikely to face IOC sanctions over Balogun red card scandal
Gianni Infantino appears set to avoid punishment from the International Olympic Committee despite a formal complaint alleging he breached political neutrality rules over the Folarin Balogun red card affair. The human rights group FairSquare lodged the complaint after Donald Trump revealed he had personally called the Fifa president to seek a review of Balogun’s suspension…
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China’s Reusable Rocket Breakthrough Demands a Private Space Response
The article text was not available beyond a website access prompt, so its specific claims and evidence cannot be summarised reliably. Its title suggests it discusses Chinese progress in reusable rockets and argues for a stronger private-sector space response. No further details, figures, dates or supporting context were provided in the accessible text. Any more…
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Your Period Tracker Is (Probably) Spying on You
Plus: Russian cyberspies turn to infrastructure hacking, DHS repeatedly fails to realize it’d been hacked, a breach exposes an AI music generator’s scraping ways, and more.
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The Best Motion Sensors and Home Security Gadgets Without Cameras
If you prefer not to have cameras in and around your home, try one of these more private, WIRED-tested security devices.
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10 Sci-Fi Movies That Are Better the Second Time Around
Collider has published a listicle recommending ten science fiction films that reward a second viewing, arguing that the genre’s dense, high-concept storytelling often means key themes and plot details only click on a rewatch. The piece, written by senior writer Ryan Heffernan, frames these as either genre-defining classics that deepen with familiarity or underrated gems…