How data centers became the internet’s favorite new villain — online and IRL
Big tech is recruiting influencers to pitch data centers to locals. But the grassroots pushback is proving just as viral.
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Jake Lang’s Dearborn ‘crusaders march’ draws protests, Nazis
The right-wing firebrand’s ‘Christian Crusader’ march brought Lang’s supporters, Dearborn residents and a hate group to Dearborn's library.
Political foes unite in a common cause: de-Flocking America
In a polarized America, surveillance company Flock Safety has inadvertently turned political foes into frenemies.
What happens when an apartment building is designed for people who can’t see
Cities are launching dedicated housing for blind residents, aiming to combine affordability with specialized safety and tech.
Anna Delvey’s crusade against Wikipedia, and what it means for the First Amendment
What began as Anna Delvey's frustration with Wikipedia's editorial policies has evolved into a broader debate about the site's role in free speech and digital media.
The evidence against plastic is mounting. But is it possible to cut it out of our lives?
Evidence links plastics with poor health outcomes. But plastic is nearly inescapable, and alternatives can be expensive and inconvenient.
How ‘buy now, pay later’ options quietly add interest fees
BNPL financing was seen as a low-cost alternative to credit. New research shows it can include hidden fees and debt carrying interest.
Digital ads are flooded with ‘synthetic’ AI models. How one state is calling them out
A new law in New York requires advertisers to disclose when they use AI-generated models. Can consumers tell the difference?
Why an over-scrolled generation is turning to ‘grandma hobbies’ for mental health
It isn't just a trend. The rise of crafting is a biological, neurochemical rejection of the digital attention economy.
Young woman’s rare autoimmune disease points to new treatment
A woman’s rare autoimmune disease helped researchers identify how the condition persists, which could lead to more precise treatments.