US Congressman’s Brother Lands No-Bid Contract to Train DHS Snipers 04. September 2025 (21:50) DHS says retired Marine sniper Dan LaLota’s firm is uniquely qualified to meet the government’s needs. LaLota tells WIRED his brother, GOP congressman Nick LaLota, played no role in the contract.(Wired)
Should AI Get Legal Rights? 04. September 2025 (21:05) Model welfare is an emerging field of research that seeks to determine whether AI is conscious and, if so, how humanity should respond.(Wired)
State Department Agents Are Now Working With ICE on Immigration 04. September 2025 (17:51) The State Department’s law enforcement arm is now involved in immigration enforcement, an area solidly outside its usual duties. One source compares it to IRS agents investigating espionage at NASA.(Wired)
Should the Company Trucks Go Electric? Depends on When You Charge 04. September 2025 (17:30) A six-month experiment run by Ford and the Atlanta utility firm Southern Company used custom software to show that EVs can save businesses stress and money. It also exposed the tech’s limits.(Wired)
The Unexpected Winners of Trump’s Trade War 04. September 2025 (17:19) Americans are now hit with tariffs when they shop from overseas sellers on eBay and Etsy. Shein and Temu had months to get ahead of the curve.(Wired)
3 Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2025), Tested and Reviewed 04. September 2025 (16:30) These roving robots are expensive alternatives to some good old-fashioned yard work, but they're finally good enough to consider if you'd rather sip an iced tea and watch the robot go by.(Wired)
