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The Office of Personnel Management’s acting inspector general has confirmed that the independent office is investigating whether any “emerging threats” to sensitive information have arisen as a result of Elon Musk’s DOGE operatives introducing rapid changes to protected government networks. “The OPM OIG [office of the inspector general] is committed to providing independent and objective…

The Mississippi House of Representatives just passed a bill banning cultivated meat. This makes Mississippi the third state to outlaw meat grown in vats from small samples of animal cells. The Mississippi bill will make it illegal for anyone to manufacture, sell, or distribute cultivated meat in the state. Violating the law would be a…

Over the past month there has been something more than a minor kerfuffle in the space industry over the return of two NASA astronauts from the International Space Station. The fate of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who launched on the first crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on June 5, 2024, has become a…

Since its implementation on January 5, congestion pricing has had a major impact on New York City. Most obviously, it has eased vehicle traffic in Midtown and Lower Manhattan. It’s increased foot traffic around the borough, which in turn aids the city’s brick-and-mortar retailers. It’s nudged people to ride the subway more, which helps reduce…

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In the lead-up to Inauguration Day, all six of the United States’ largest banks backed away from a United Nations–sponsored climate initiative amid attacks from conservative lawmakers and regulators. Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Wells…

Netflix has plenty of movies to watch. Maybe too many. Sometimes finding the right film at the right time can seem like an impossible task. Let us help you. Below is a list of some of our favorites currently on the streaming service—from dramas to comedies to thrillers. If you decide you’re in more of…

Streaming services are known for having award-worthy series but also plenty of duds. Our guide to the best TV shows on Netflix is updated weekly to help you know which series you should move to the top of your queue. They aren’t all surefire winners—we love a good less-than-obvious gem—but they’re all worth your time,…

As Donald Trump’s administration continues its relentless reorganization of the United States federal government, documents obtained by WIRED showed this week that the Department of Defense is looking at cutting as much as three-quarters of its workforce that’s specifically focused on stopping proliferation of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, the US Army is using…

Tesla sales fell in the US once again last month, following a wider global trend that further fuels the suggestion that the growing backlash against billionaire CEO Elon Musk could be impacting Tesla at retail. According to Kelley Blue Book, Tesla shifted 43,650 EVs in February, a decrease of nearly 6 percent from the 46,262…

The US Department of Justice wants Google to sell off its Chrome browser as part of its final remedy proposal in a landmark antitrust case. The proposal, filed Friday afternoon, says that Google must “promptly and fully divest Chrome, along with any assets or services necessary to successfully complete the divestiture, to a buyer approved…