The Justice Department Has Destroyed Its Voting Rights Section 29. April 2026 (11:30) There were around 30 attorneys in the DOJ’s Voting Section on the day of Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Three months later, all but two were gone. Now the election deniers are in control.(Wired)
A.I. Helps Online Ad Businesses Boom 29. April 2026 (11:04) Google and Meta are enjoying a digital ad boom, as artificial intelligence automates marketing and drives record sales.(New York Times)
Scientists Unveil ‘Long Lost’ Map for Smell 29. April 2026 (11:02) The odor receptors in the nose are not distributed at random but organized in a precise spatial pattern, two new studies reveal.(New York Times)
Vari Align Desk Chair Review (2026): Breathable, Comfy, Low Cost 29. April 2026 (11:02) The comfortable new office chair from standing-desk pioneer Vari strikes a delicate balance between support and simplicity. Petite people might find it too roomy, though.(Wired)
The Murky Ethics of Swimming With Killer Whales 29. April 2026 (11:00) Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species is a growing concern.(New York Times)
A.I. Bots Told Scientists How to Make Biological Weapons 29. April 2026 (11:00) Scientists shared transcripts with The Times in which chatbots described how to assemble deadly pathogens and unleash them in public spaces.(New York Times)
How AI Could Help Combat Antibiotic Resistance 29. April 2026 (11:00) At WIRED Health, British surgeon Ara Darzi said AI is set to transform the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant infections. But a lack of incentives means innovation may not reach patients.(Wired)
