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
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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
Is the SPAC back?
Kodiak Robotics made a financial move that was ubiquitous in 2021. Yup, the self-driving truck startup plans to go public through a merger with Ares Acquisition Corporation II, a special purpose acquisition company. It’s a bold bet in a market where SPACs have lost their shine and the autonomous vehicle space has numerous shutdowns, including… Continue reading Is the SPAC back?
Subaru’s only EV adds 25 percent more range, faster charging, and improved AWD
The 2026 Solterra looks a lot better, too. The 2026 Solterra looks a lot better, too. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Subaru’s first and only EV, the Solterra, is… Continue reading Subaru’s only EV adds 25 percent more range, faster charging, and improved AWD
EcoFlow’s new Glacier fridge and Wave A/C look like worthy successors
Control the temperature of your body and food with these solar-powered appliances. Control the temperature of your body and food with these solar-powered appliances. Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. EcoFlow… Continue reading EcoFlow’s new Glacier fridge and Wave A/C look like worthy successors
The Trump tariff auto sales rush is on
In the market for a new car? You may already be too late. In the market for a new car? You may already be too late. If there’s one thing the auto industry hates, it’s uncertainty. When it takes upward of five or six years to bring a new car model to market, a certain… Continue reading The Trump tariff auto sales rush is on
Man With Gun Arrested at UnitedHealth Headquarters
At UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters in Minnesota, a young man was arrested with a weapon after calling in threats against the insurance giant. As USA Today and other outlets report, police arrested 26-year-old Ian Wagner with a gun and bullets near UHC’s Minnetonka campus after an hour of phone negotiations led to his surrender. Though he’s the same… Continue reading Man With Gun Arrested at UnitedHealth Headquarters
Elon Musk Lost It on a Call With the Government After Autopilot Killed a Tesla Driver
In March 2018, Tesla Model X owner Walter Huang died after his vehicle crashed into a concrete highway median at 71 mph — while its Autopilot driver assistance software, a buzzy new feature at the time, was turned on. The entire front of the vehicle was ripped off, sending the SUV spinning. Huan was pronounced dead… Continue reading Elon Musk Lost It on a Call With the Government After Autopilot Killed a Tesla Driver
Elon Musk Tried Desperately to Keep This Information Secret
It’s no secret that Musk is anxious about the world’s population. In 2022, he made the controversial proclamation that “population collapse due to low birth rates is a much bigger risk to civilization than global warming.” That wasn’t just one of his many idle thoughts, but a serious mantra to live by. The centi-billionaire now… Continue reading Elon Musk Tried Desperately to Keep This Information Secret
Automakers selling cars in China banned from using ‘autonomous driving’ in ads
China is cracking down on how automakers advertise driver-assistance features, banning terms like “autonomous driving,” “self-driving,” and “smart driving,” Reuters reported, citing a transcript of a meeting between the government and industry representatives. The updated rule will also prohibit automakers from rolling out improvements via software updates to advanced driver-assistance systems in vehicles already in… Continue reading Automakers selling cars in China banned from using ‘autonomous driving’ in ads