From AI to Tariffs, 14 Charts That Explain 2025
President Trump's trade policies, inflation and rising stock prices have shaped business and the economy this year.
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Scammers in China are using AI-generated images to get refunds
I hate to admit it, but I've spent a lot of money online this holiday shopping season. And it's not surprising that some of those… Read More »Scammers in China are using AI-generated images to get refunds
Nike's struggles continue, but its turnaround plan may be working
Quarterly sales of the world's largest shoe company rose slightly, despite weak results in China and with the Converse brand.
WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Political Trends That Shaped 2025
Zoë Schiffer: Yeah, that was another executive order that came out. I think it was literally titled something about eliminating data silos. Another thing that… Read More »WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Political Trends That Shaped 2025
NBA changes its rules to thwart sports betting cheats
The basketball league requires teams to file injury reports closer to tipoff, an effort to shut down one source of inside information.
Introducing a New Chapter for 'Uncanny Valley'
In this episode, we look back at 2025 and ahead to what happens in 2026, including what's in store for Uncanny Valley.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are trying to make their case for a merger
Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipping times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027.
6 scary predictions for AI in 2026
When OpenAI declared a “code red” this month to refocus its teams on competing with Google, I couldn't help but think back to December three… Read More »6 scary predictions for AI in 2026
What Trump's nuclear push means for the industry (and its net worth)
The president's paper wealth soared following news that the company behind Truth Social has agreed to merge with a merger start-up. But China is far… Read More »What Trump's nuclear push means for the industry (and its net worth)
When did everything become 'K-shaped'?
What started as a term to describe the pandemic recovery has become a catch-all term in these anxious economic times.
'A particularly turbulent time': deeper uncertainty in store for the global economy
A realignment of trade rules, on top of transformational changes in technology, demographics and climate, is reshaping jobs, politics and lives.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to the highest level in 30 years
The Bank of Japan has taken steps to slow inflation as the prime minister borrows more to finance an ambitious effort to build industry and… Read More »Bank of Japan raises interest rates to the highest level in 30 years
Terrifying new photos emerge from Jeffrey Epstein's estate
A spokesperson for the New York Times told WIRED in a statement that Brooks “regularly attends events to speak with well-known and important business leaders… Read More »Terrifying new photos emerge from Jeffrey Epstein's estate
John E. Olson, analyst fired over Enron's skepticism, dies at 83
As a consultant at Merrill Lynch, he declined to recommend the energy trading company. His employer pushed him out, but his stand made him a… Read More »John E. Olson, analyst fired over Enron's skepticism, dies at 83
BP appoints new boss after CEO resigns
Meg O'Neill from Australia's Woodside Energy will lead the British energy giant, replacing Murray Auchincloss, who will leave the role after less than two years.
