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SignalGate Is Making People Rethink Who’s in Their Group Chats
From a national security breach to The Group Chat series on TikTok, the messy dynamics of group communication are igniting questions around trust and the rules of social connection.Wired - 3d -
How TikTok’s Parent, ByteDance, Became an A.I. Powerhouse
A set of popular apps helped China’s ByteDance develop a key component of advanced artificial intelligence: information on how a billion people use the internet.The New York Times - 2d -
This Browser Company Just Showed Off Its New AI Agent Tool, and It Felt Like the Future
An Opera AI agent called Browser Operator navigated the web on a user’s behalf in a science-fiction-like demonstration.Inc. - 2d -
34 Viral TikTok Gifts That Are Actually Worth a Look (2025)
We’re testing the gadgets that keep showing up in our feeds. Here's what deserves the hype—and would make awesome presents.Wired - 3d -
2025 Masters tee times, pairings: Complete schedule, groups, field for Round 3 on Saturday at Augusta National
Find out when Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and your favorite golfers are teeing off in the third round of the 89th MastersCBS Sports - 1d -
No Phone, No Internet: A First-Time Visit to Casablanca
On her first visit to Morocco’s largest city, a visitor swears off her phone, the internet and even printed guides. Her aim? To get lost, learn as she goes, and reclaim the serendipity of travel.The New York Times - 4d -
Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok running
President Donald Trump’s executive orders have spurred more than 130 lawsuits, but one related to TikTok barely generates a peepABC News - Apr. 2 -
The truth about immigrants, Medicare and Social Security
Honest debate can’t start with fictionMarketWatch - 3h -
Julio Torres: ‘When I worked at SNL, I thought Shawn Mendes was an intern’
The comedian and absurdist on his favourite letters and colours and least favourite shapes. Your first comedy show was called My Favorite Shapes. What is your least favourite shape? . A pentagon. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Coachella 2025: Photos of our favorite festival fashion
Finding the perfect Coachella fit is an art. These are some of the best festival outfits we saw on the field at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Hegseth Attends Ukraine Defense Group Only Virtually
Pete Hegseth’s predecessor as defense secretary, Lloyd J. Austin III, started the roughly 50-nation group to support Kyiv after Russia invaded in 2022, but he has given up leadership.The New York Times - 2d -
Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs Funded by Groups Linked to Charles Koch and Leonard Leo
The legal organization behind a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s tariffs is funded by groups linked to Charles Koch and Leonard A. Leo.The New York Times - 2d -
Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs Funded by Groups Linked to Charles Koch and Leonard Leo
The legal organization behind a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s tariffs is funded by groups linked to Charles Koch and Leonard A. Leo.The New York Times - 2d -
Launch of First Amazon Project Kuiper Internet Satellites Is Scrubbed
The spacecraft are the online giant’s entry into beaming wireless service from space, but the company has much to do before it can compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.The New York Times - 3d -
Armed extremist group claims responsibility for bombing near Greece rail headquarters
A new extremist group has claimed responsibility for a bomb that exploded near the offices of Hellenic Train, Greece’s main railway services operator, and the planting of another near the Labor ...ABC News - 3h -
Mourinho says former player made claim that should embarrass current Chelsea team
Chelsea’s legendary title winning 2004-2005 season is now 20 years old, making a perfect moment for something like Matt Law’s piece for the Daily Telegraph which is comprised of three exclusive in...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
How many golfers have won the career grand slam? Rory McIlroy joined group after Masters win
Who are the golfers who have won the career grand slam? Rory McIlroy joined an exclusive group after his Masters win.Yahoo Sports - 21m -
How Trump’s TikTok Negotiations Were Upended by China and Tariffs
The future of the popular video app is now at the center of a geopolitical tussle between Washington and Beijing.The New York Times - 4d -
Lola Young conquered TikTok with 'Messy.' Now she's looking for more
Months after she scored a viral hit, the 24-year-old British singer will bring 'Messy' to this month's Coachella festival.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Cramer: Apple and Nvidia are tough to own in the Trump era — what I'm considering
This current period requires a different mindset and an understanding that there are fewer stocks to like.CNBC - 3h -
The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (April 2025)
The Wheel of Time, Reacher, and The Bondsman are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.Wired - 1d -
Robert W. McChesney, Who Warned of Corporate Media Control, Dies at 72
In over a dozen books, he explored the failures of journalism and the internet, blaming capitalism and calling for the nationalization of Facebook and Google.The New York Times - 2d -
Gabon’s coup leader Oligui Nguema elected president with 90% of votes cast, provisional results show
Gabon’s coup leader Oligui Nguema elected president with 90% of votes cast, provisional results showABC News - 7h -
Sex-Fantasy Chatbots Are Leaking a Constant Stream of Explicit Messages
Some misconfigured AI chatbots are pushing people’s chats to the open web—revealing sexual prompts and conversations that include descriptions of child sexual abuse.Wired - 2d -
How the Trade War Is Testing Gen-Z Startups
They’re facing a TikTok ban and a trade war. Is Gen-Z now Gen-T?Inc. - 2d -
NFL Draft predictions: Former NFL GM gives his favorite pro comparisons for prospects in the 2025 class
Next Jahmyr Gibbs? Kirk Cousins?CBS Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy: Age, net worth, and more we know about the Masters 2025 favorite
As Rory McIlroy looks to complete the career grand slam, here's what we know about his life, accomplishments, net worth, and more.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
12 Best Laptops of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
These are our favorite Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.Wired - 10h -
Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.
Group sports terms that share a common thread.The New York Times - 9h -
Millennials have lived through economic uncertainty before. They're not nostalgic for more.
Millennials have already had several recessions during formative stages of their lives. To cope with the possibility of another one, they're using dark humor on TikTok.NBC News - 1d -
I held power of attorney for my late brother. Can I withdraw money from his bank account to give to his favorite charity?
‘He honestly believed the power of attorney was also the beneficiary of this account, so a beneficiary was not listed’MarketWatch - 4h -
This momentous LACMA exhibition called for a group portrait — to the tune of Roberta Flack
Artists in "Imagining Black Diasporas" gathered for a special photograph, which will live on in the archives.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Has BYU assembled the best group of linebackers in the Kalani Sitake era?
Returning starters Jack Kelly, Isaiah Glasker and Harrison Taggart should combine to give BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill a solid nucleus in 2025Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Texas basketball: Former Arizona forward Breya Cunningham commits to joining Longhorns
During the 2023 recruiting cycle, Breya Cunningham was rated as the No. 14 recruit in the nation. Current Texas star Madison Booker was ranked 12th.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Former Kraken Forward Suffers Injury Ahead Of Playoffs
Former Seattle Kraken and current Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand has suffered a lower-body injury and will be out week-to-week.Yahoo Sports - 48m -
Whiting Foundation announces grants of $50,000 each for 10 emerging writers
Ten emerging writers, from an author of speculative fiction to a poet rooted in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, have received $50,000 grants from the Whiting FoundationABC News - 2d -
The Best Cat Toys for Your Furry Friend (2025)
Based on years of testing with our cats, these are our favorite WIRED-approved, tech-y cat toys and scratchers.Wired - 2d