US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has quietly rescinded several internal policies that were designed to protect some of the most vulnerable people in its custody—including pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and people with serious medical conditions. The decision, outlined in a memo dated May 5 and signed by acting commissioner Pete Flores, eliminates four… Continue reading US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants
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Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
A US federal judge in the Southern District of New York has sentenced Alex Mashinsky, founder of defunct cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius, to 12 years in prison. On Thursday, at the end of a lengthy court hearing in Manhattan, Judge John Koeltl handed down the sentence. Beforehand, the court heard from multiple former Celsius customers… Continue reading Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Broadcom Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to VMware Perpetual License Holders
Broadcom has been sending cease-and-desist letters to owners of VMware perpetual licenses with expired support contracts, Ars Technica has confirmed. Following its November 2023 acquisition of VMware, Broadcom ended VMware perpetual license sales. Users with perpetual licenses can still use the software they bought, but they are unable to renew support services unless they had… Continue reading Broadcom Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to VMware Perpetual License Holders
Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection
US president Donald Trump today dropped the existing 25 percent tariffs on imports of British cars to 10 percent in a move that could provide a lifeline for luxury carmakers. For Jaguar Land Rover especially, today’s tariff carve-out could be highly welcome, perhaps even essential. The UK company was facing the prospect of $27,000 price… Continue reading Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection
Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide
The government of Singapore released a blueprint today for global collaboration on artificial intelligence safety following a meeting of AI researchers from the US, China, and Europe. The document lays out a shared vision for working on AI safety through international cooperation rather than competition. “Singapore is one of the few countries on the planet… Continue reading Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide
Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage
The United States Customs and Border Protection agency confirmed on Wednesday that it uses at least one communication app made by the service TeleMessage, which creates clones of popular apps like Signal and WhatsApp with the addition of an archiving mechanism for compliance with records-retention rules. “Following the detection of a cyber incident, CBP immediately… Continue reading Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage
Sonos and Ikea’s Love Affair Is Over—Grab This $19 Device While You Still Can
All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Folks looking for an affordable Wi-Fi speaker to fit between their Jättebo sectional and Dyvlinge swivel chair will be upset to learn that Sonos and Ikea are parting ways.… Continue reading Sonos and Ikea’s Love Affair Is Over—Grab This $19 Device While You Still Can
15 Great Deals on Mother’s Day Gifts (2025)
All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. ’Tis the time of year for Mother’s Day deals. It can be hard to find the perfect gift for the best woman in the universe, especially if you (like… Continue reading 15 Great Deals on Mother’s Day Gifts (2025)
The Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats
The communication app TeleMessage Signal, used by at least one top Trump administration official to archive messages, has already reportedly suffered breaches that illustrate concerning security flaws and resulted in its parent company imposing a service pause this week pending investigation. Now, according to detailed new findings from the journalist and security researcher Micah Lee,… Continue reading The Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats
Tulsi Gabbard Reused the Same Weak Password on Multiple Accounts for Years
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, used the same easily cracked password for different online accounts over a period of years, according to leaked records reviewed by WIRED. Following her participation in a Signal group chat in which sensitive details of a military operation were unwittingly shared with a journalist, the revelation raises further… Continue reading Tulsi Gabbard Reused the Same Weak Password on Multiple Accounts for Years