Pump.Fun, the world’s largest memecoin factory, has made it possible for anybody to create their own cryptocurrency. But years before the platform launched, an individual going by the same name as one of its cofounders, Dylan Kerler, was already making a small fortune hawking—then dumping—home-baked coins. A WIRED investigation identified eight coins launched by an… Continue reading He Built Memecoin Factory Pump.Fun. Did He Make a Small Fortune Dumping His Own Shitcoins as a Teen?
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The 8 Best Earth Day Deals of 2025
If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Earth Day has arrived, in a wave of sunny weather, blooming flowers, and spring cleaning season. Whether you’re redoing your garden this spring, investing in more eco-friendly items, or looking to go organic, there are sales right now that… Continue reading The 8 Best Earth Day Deals of 2025
The ACLU Is Suing the Government to Get Access to DOGE Records
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the US Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In its lawsuit, the ACLU accuses the agencies of violating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by ignoring the ACLU’s requests and subsequent appeals for information concerning the so-called Department… Continue reading The ACLU Is Suing the Government to Get Access to DOGE Records
Bluesky Is Rolling Out Official Verification
Starting today, Bluesky is rolling out a new verification system, complete with the familiar blue check marks popularized by Twitter. The social platform, which has experienced rapid growth since it opened to the public in early 2024, formerly relied on an unconventional self-verification system where users could “authenticate” themselves by including custom domains in their… Continue reading Bluesky Is Rolling Out Official Verification
The Best Shapewear (2025): Bodysuits, Briefs, and More
I usually wear a 10 or 12 pant size, and during my initial testing period I gained muscle and lost weight. I wore every piece at least twice, both around the house and out and about running errands or attending events. I made sure to bend over, stretch, squat, use the bathroom, sit down, walk… Continue reading The Best Shapewear (2025): Bodysuits, Briefs, and More
Technics EAH-AZ100 Earbuds Review: Smaller Size, Better Sound
Technics is no slouch in the feature department, and the latest pair offers just about every modern feature you could want. You’ll find all the basics like auto-pause sensors, a multiband EQ, Google Fast Pair, and an Earbuds Finder, with customization available in the Technics app. In fact, virtually everything is customizable for an almost… Continue reading Technics EAH-AZ100 Earbuds Review: Smaller Size, Better Sound
Best Sports Bras for Women, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Women’s sports bras were the bane of my teen existence. Few things are as humbling as struggling to wriggle out of a sweaty one post-workout. I’ve contorted, clawed, nearly dislocated a shoulder—and I once triggered what I can only describe as a sports bra-induced locked jaw. They were too tight, flattened my chest (and soul),… Continue reading Best Sports Bras for Women, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
DOGE Is Building a Master Database to Surveil and Track Immigrants
Operatives from Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are building a master database at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that could track and surveil undocumented immigrants, two sources with direct knowledge tell WIRED. DOGE is knitting together immigration databases from across DHS and uploading data from outside agencies including the Social Security… Continue reading DOGE Is Building a Master Database to Surveil and Track Immigrants
FEMA Isn’t Ready for Disaster Season, Workers Say
Less than two months before the official start of hurricane season, the nation’s primary disaster-response agency faces an uncertain future. Employees working across the Federal Emergency Management Agency tell WIRED that a rapid erosion of tools, external partnerships, and practices—as well as the looming threat of staffing cuts and the exodus of senior staff—is bad… Continue reading FEMA Isn’t Ready for Disaster Season, Workers Say
ICE Is Paying Palantir $30 Million to Build ‘ImmigrationOS’ Surveillance Platform
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is paying software company Palantir $30 million to provide the agency with “near real-time visibility” on people self-deporting from the United States, according to a contract justification published in a federal register on Thursday. The tool would also help ICE choose who to deport, giving special priority to “visa overstays,” the… Continue reading ICE Is Paying Palantir $30 Million to Build ‘ImmigrationOS’ Surveillance Platform