The Federal Trade Commission appears to be targeting transgender rights, going beyond its usual ways of operating to do so, according to experts and federal employees who spoke to WIRED. Since July 2025, the agency has been gearing up to frame gender-affirming care for minors as a consumer-protection issue, in a move that a former…
At least 10 people were injured as tornadoes struck parts of northern Oklahoma, according to local reports. Emergency crews conducted search and rescue operations after significant destruction was caused in the city of Enid. Videos show debris flying into the air as the tornadoes damaged properties and infrastructure.
With his deep brown eyes, wide grin, and almost comically chiseled body, Jae Young Joon is the platonic ideal of a hunky male influencer. On Instagram, where he has more than 320,000 followers, he regularly posts himself trying on sheet masks at home, enjoying soju and karaoke with his friends, or posing in front of…
The US and Iran’s rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a “test of wills”, says BBC’s Chief International correspondent Lyse Doucet. Earlier this month, US forces announced they would intercept or turn back vessels travelling to or from Iran’s coast. Iran calls the blockade “piracy”, and its top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf,…
Experts say prolonged exposure to extreme heat has serious repercussions on health. It can overwhelm the body’s ability to regulate temperature, increasing the risk of dehydration, heatstroke, cardiovascular stress, and even death – particularly among the elderly, infants and outdoor workers.
The Iran war has spiked gas prices. The RAM crisis has spiked prices on electronics. A wide swath of imported goods costs more than before due to Trump’s tariffs. Right now, your wallet is likely feeling the squeeze. It’s a tumultuous time, and the constant media barrage of doom and gloom doesn’t help ease anxieties.…
As a general rule, global instability leads to higher prices, and boy, is the world a doozy right now. Airfare hasn’t escaped the tumult: US airfares are up 14.9 percent compared to a year ago, according to NerdWallet, largely due to fuel price spikes linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by blockages,…
I’ve used ChatGPT to help me build a budget before, and it was genuinely helpful. After I input my monthly salary as well as my standard utilities and recurring expenses, the chatbot drafted a few solid options, and I tweaked them into penny-pinching perfection. I’m admittedly part of the growing number of people turning to…
As the Golden Knights prepare to face the upset-minded Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City, the pressure is mounting on three of their top offensive stars to elevate their game. With the playoffs in full swing, Jack Eichel, Tomas Hertl, and Mitch Marner have combined for a mere five points, all assists, a stark contrast…
The Colorado Avalanche showcased their dominance once again, defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Thursday night to seize a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series. With contributions from Gabriel Landeskog, Cale Makar, Artturi Lehkonen, and Brock Nelson, the Avalanche continued to demonstrate why they hold the best record in the NHL…