StatGeist: Charting the Wired World

“The fabric of what binds America together at this point is basically on its final thread,” one source tells WIRED.

This week on Uncanny Valley, we break down how one of the most common card shufflers could be altered to cheat, and why that matters—even for those who don’t frequent the poker table.

Unusually warm ocean temperatures fueled one of the worst hurricanes on record. New research finds climate change increased the storm’s likelihood.

A federal contracting database lists an ICE payment for $61,218 with the payment code for “guided missile warheads and explosive components.” But it appears ICE simply entered the wrong code.

Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this November, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.

An observatory detected the first radio signal from the interstellar object 3I/Atlas. Here’s what it means.

Kids everywhere know her voice—if not her name. WIRED talks to the former SM trainee about her rise to global superstardom with her hit song “Golden.”

Luckin Coffee, Chagee, and other Chinese brands are targeting US consumers with Instagram-worthy drinks sold through sleek mobile apps.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Thunderbolts*, and Something Wicked This Way Comes are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.

Sovereign, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Love Actually are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.

It: Welcome to Derry, The Chair Company, and Task are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on HBO Max this month.