Author: Elon Mark

President Trump’s proposal to eliminate federal funding for public broadcasters threatens scores of radio and TV stations across the United States that air PBS and NPR programs. Areas at risk of losing public radio and television access Radio Cities with vulnerable stations Counties with limited local news access Television Cities with vulnerable stations Counties with limited local news access Sources: Analysis of at-risk organizations and their stations’ locations by Public Media Company, based on data from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Data on news access by county is from the Medill Local News Initiative. Note: Dots represent cities where there…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are getting access to the personal data of nearly 80 million people on Medicaid in order to acquire “information concerning the identification and location of aliens in the United States,” according to an information exchange agreement viewed by WIRED.The agreement, which is titled “Information Exchange Agreement Between the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Disclosure of Identity and Location Information of Aliens,” was signed by CMS officials on Tuesday and first reported by AP News.Per the agreement, ICE officials will get login credentials for a Centers for…

When John Flores mentors University of South Florida students, he reminds them they don’t need the next 20 years of their careers mapped out. His path shows detours often lead to the most meaningful growth. Flores has never been afraid to pivot. His journey began with a sidelined basketball dream after an injury in his senior year of high school. Unsure what to do next, he turned to his uncle, who suggested, “You should go to school for computers.” As a first-generation college student, Flores followed his advice and entered what was then an emerging field. But six months in,…

When I first reviewed the Dell 14 Plus (6/10, WIRED Review), my main criticism was over the price. At the time, the only configuration available had a terabyte of storage and cost $1,099. That hurt its appeal to me, especially since it would be a more attractive sub-$1,000 laptop if Dell were selling a 512-GB option.But what if that 1-TB model was significantly discounted? Well, that changes everything. The 14 Plus is just $700 right now, directly from Dell, down $400 from its retail price. It dipped down to $850 briefly during Amazon Prime Day last week before shooting right…

Squarespace helps small businesses and regular Joe Schmoes to get software help to build their own websites (for both personal and business), even including the commerce side of things with point of sale, inventory, and customer data features (both online or in person). In the age where literally everything is digitized and accessed through the World Wide Web, having an online presence is the most important thing you can do for your business or brand’s growth. Creating a website can be difficult, with the HTMLs and coding and what not—that’s where Squarespace comes in. And we’ve found some of the…

For the past few weeks, the AI-powered ElliQ companion robot has perched on the end of my desk. Designed by Intuition Robotics for seniors living alone, this proactive animatronic chats to me throughout the day, checking how I’m feeling, suggesting “fun” activities, and prodding me to be more active and sociable. While it can be annoying, I’ve grown attached to ElliQ despite myself, and I can see the positive potential.Loneliness is an epidemic. According to the US Census Bureau, around 16 million elders (over 65) live alone in the country, and up to a third report feelings of loneliness. Multiple…

Florida-based pet food and product online retailer Chewy has been around for less than 15 years but has quickly become a popular source for everything pet-related. Chewy even has supplies for farm animals, reptiles, fish, and more, carrying over 3,500 brands, including everything from food to medicine to toys. My cat is constantly throwing up (same) and requires Hill’s Sensitive Skin and Stomach, which costs roughly as much as my car insurance every month. I use WIRED’s Chewy coupons to save money so I can spring for the 50-cent instant ramen while she can remain vomit-free. Browse our roundup of…

Europe’s refining sector is under significant strain. With margins being compressed by rising operational costs and declining demand, European refiners are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with newer, more efficient facilities in other parts of the world. Regions like the United States, India, and the Middle East benefit from cheaper crude feedstock, lower energy prices, and newer infrastructure. This allows them to weather market volatility and absorb price shocks more effectively than their European counterparts. In contrast, many European refineries operate on legacy infrastructure with higher energy and compliance costs, and reduced flexibility in processing varied crude slates. Adding…

NPS, or the National Pension System, has slowly become a must-have in every retirement plan.More and more people are voluntarily investing in NPS every year, and it’s easy to see why. With features like long lock-in period, low starting amount, and tax benefits, NPS makes saving for retirement easy and effective.  Like what you’re reading? Get our latest, straight to your inbox. But there’s one feature that truly adds power to this system, and one that many people still don’t know about: SIP in NPS. Contrary to what many believe, yes, you can set up a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)…

If you’re designing or updating your organization’s employee training and development program, you’re likely considering various learning formats. People learn best in different ways, and you must decide which methods make the most sense for your organization and employees. At first glance, encouraging employees to upskill independently can seem appealing. This enables you to tailor your development plans and focus on weaknesses that may differ by individual. Such tailored development programs can be difficult to implement at scale, however, particularly for larger organizations. Another option? Cohort-based learning. Here’s an overview of what cohort-based corporate learning entails, how it works in…