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Florida Man Enters the Encryption Wars
Plus: A US judge rules against police cell phone “tower dumps,” China names alleged NSA agents it says were involved in cyberattacks, and Customs and Border Protection reveals its social media spying tools.
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Scientists Think They’ve Found the Region of the Brain That Regulates Conscious Perception
A new experiment suggests that the thalamus plays a key role in humans becoming consciously aware of stimuli their brain receives.
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Best Sports Bras for Women, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Our top picks keep everything in place, even if your workout is just a walk to the fridge.
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DOGE Is Building a Master Database to Surveil and Track Immigrants
DOGE is knitting together data from the Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, and IRS that could create a surveillance tool of unprecedented scope.
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Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB
The Trump administration and DOGE tried to cut more than 1,400 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. An employee union and other groups are fighting to keep the regulator intact.
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DOGE Is Just Getting Warmed Up
DOGE has tapped into some of the most sensitive and valuable data in the world. Now it’s starting to put it to work.
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FEMA Isn’t Ready for Disaster Season, Workers Say
Instability, cuts, and a looming sense of dread have FEMA employees unsure the agency is ready for hurricanes, fires, and floods. “We are being set up for a really, really bad situation," says one.
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ICE Is Paying Palantir $30 Million to Build ‘ImmigrationOS’ Surveillance Platform
In a document published Thursday, ICE explained the functions that it expects Palantir to include in a prototype of a new program to give the agency “near real-time” data about people self-deporting.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Price Won’t Get Hit By Trump’s Tariffs
Preorders for the console will resume next week at the previously announced price of $450, but accessories are getting more expensive.
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14 Best Tablets (2025), Tested and Reviewed
We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and rounded up our favorites.
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Meta’s Monopoly Made It a Fair-Weather Friend
As the FTC trial has shown, a lack of competition allowed the company to shift its focus away from users—and toward its bottom line.
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The Best N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks (2025)
Wildfire season is coming. Here are the best disposable face coverings we’ve tested—and where you can find them.
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My Fleece Jacket Is See-Through: Alpha Direct and Grid Fleece
The gorpcore backpackers are wearing a breathable fabric called Alpha Direct or grid fleece. It’s coming for your cover-ups.
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How to Sleep in an Airport (2025): Gear and Expert Advice
These tips and recommendations can help you get some shut-eye before you fly.
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9 Best Curling Irons of 2025, Tested for All Hair Types
We tested the top curling irons on the market, and here are the ones that made the cut.
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Apple iPad (A16, 2025) Review: Brilliantly Basic
Apple’s 2025 iPad refresh doesn’t bring anything new to the table, but it’s still the best tablet for most people.
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LG’s Integrated TV Ad Tech Analyzes Your Emotions
LG has licensed tech that claims to interpret TV users’ feelings and convictions. The company will use this data to more directly target the ads it’s showing to users of its smart TV platform.
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DOGE Has Access to Sensitive Labor Department Data on Immigrants and Farm Workers
Three DOGE associates have been granted access to systems at the Department of Labor housing sensitive information on migrant farm workers, visa applicants, and more.
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The CFPB Has Been Gutted
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau terminated the positions of 1,406 employees at the congressionally mandated agency.
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The 35 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (April 2025)
Aftersun, Gimme Shelter, and Sing Sing are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month.
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