Hundreds of ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Labor Day rallies take place across US
Protests denounce Trump administration’s policies and call for the protection of social safety netsAs Labor Day rallies took place across the US, the Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson sharply denounced the Trump administration’s threat to deploy federal troops to the city as part of an immigration crackdown.“No federal troops in the city of Chicago,” said Johnson […]
Trump says he will award Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former NYC mayor was sanctioned by courts and disbarred for amplifying false claims about the 2020 electionDonald Trump said Monday he will award Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, two days after his longtime political ally was seriously injured in a car crash.The decision places the award on a […]
Magnesium Supplements Crash Course: Benefits and Side Effects
Boutayna Chokrane Gear Sep 1, 2025 8:00 AM What Are Magnesium Supplements Good for? Here’s Your Crash Course Promises of better sleep—and better poops—are driving the magnesium supplements craze. PHOTO-ILLUSTRATION: WIRED STAFF; GETTY IMAGES Comment Loader Save StorySave this story Comment Loader Save StorySave this story All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by […]
China Is About to Show Off Its New High-Tech Weapons to the World
Lorenzo Lamperti Security Sep 1, 2025 6:30 AM China Is About to Show Off Its New High-Tech Weapons to the World On September 3, China will hold a “Victory Day” military parade in Tiananmen Square to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its victory over Japan—and to send the West a message. Photograph: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images […]
WIRED Roundup: Meta’s AI Brain Drain
By Zoë Schiffer and Leah Feiger Politics Sep 1, 2025 6:00 AM WIRED Roundup: Meta’s AI Brain Drain On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we look back at the week’s biggest stories—from the researchers leaving Meta’s new superintelligence lab to the dark money group funding Democratic influencers. Facebook X Email Save Story Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; […]
Donald Trump says he is not a dictator. Isn’t he?
From deploying the national guard to targeting news channels and schools, the US president’s actions are anything from typical of a democratic leaderSpeaking in the Oval Office this week, Donald Trump had something he wanted to clarify.“I’m not a dictator. I don’t like a dictator,” the president said. Continue reading… From deploying the national guard […]
Trump news at a glance: US president issues threat to mandate voter ID
Donald Trump says he will issue an executive order to ensure every single vote will require identification, a move that could affect millions. Key US politics stories from Sunday 31 August at a glanceDonald Trump has said he will issue an executive order to mandate voter identification at all US elections, with “no exceptions”.“Voter I.D. […]
Before and after: Trump’s extreme goldening of the Oval Office
An extravagant – and ongoing – makeover of the White House’s decor has taken place during the president’s second term. One colour theme stands outIn just seven extraordinary months, Donald Trump’s administration has left an unprecedented mark on the United States. From rewriting the rules of free trade to upending the norms of due process […]
