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Conspiracy Theorists Are Coming for the 15-Minute CityConspiracy Theorists Are Coming for the 15-Minute City Feb 23, 2023

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A movement to promote neighborhoods with amenities within walking distance has enraged far-right activists, climate deniers, and extremists. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

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Workers Are Dying in the EV Industry’s ‘Tainted’ City Feb 22, 2023

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In Indonesia, sickness and pollution plague a sprawling factory complex that supplies the world with crucial battery materials. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

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Heat Pumps Sell Like Hotcakes on America’s Oil-Rich Frontier Feb 21, 2023

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In Alaska, people are flocking to buy electric appliances instead of fuel-guzzling furnaces, as oil prices soar and temperatures plummet. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

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Chatbots Got Big—and Their Ethical Red Flags Got Bigger Feb 20, 2023

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Researchers have spent years warning that text-generation algorithms can spew bias and falsehoods. But tech giants are rushing them into products anyway. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

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The Bird Flu Outbreak Has Taken an Ominous Turn Feb 17, 2023

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The avian flu has killed millions of chickens, decimated wild birds—and moved into mammals. Now the poultry industry needs new measures to stop its spread.

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The Ohio Train Derailment Created a Perfect TikTok Storm Feb 16, 2023

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The social media platform helped push the story into the mainstream while also fueling misinformation and conspiracy theories.

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The More You Look for Spy Balloons, the More UFOs You’ll Find Feb 15, 2023

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No, there’s not a sudden influx of unidentified objects in the skies above the US—but the government is definitely paying closer attention. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

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Pig Butchering Scams Are Evolving Fast Feb 14, 2023

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Investment schemes are ensnaring victims with increasingly compelling narratives and believable tech. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

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The FBI’s Most Controversial Surveillance Tool Is Under Threat Feb 13, 2023

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An existential fight over the US government’s ability to spy on its own citizens is brewing in Congress. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

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This Fake Skin Fools Mosquitoes—to Fight the Diseases They Spread Feb 10, 2023

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Research on new repellents and the viruses these insects carry relies on lab animals and human volunteers. But what if there was a better option? Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

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