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Paul Ryan’s First Priority? Make Nice With Donald Trump

Now, he kisses Donald Trump's ring. The post Paul Ryan’s First Priority? Make Nice With Donald Trump appeared first on WIRED .

Watch Hillary Clinton’s Concession Speech Here

Hillary Clinton has lost the race for the Presidency to Donald Trump. Follow her concession speech here. The post Watch Hillary Clinton’s Concession Speech Here appeared first on WIRED .

How NASA Will Choose Astronauts for Its Incredible Journey to Mars

When the agency put out its latest application call, it specified that the lucky few might fly in Orion, a deep-space vessel meant to make the Journey to Mars. The post How NASA Will Choose Astronauts for Its Incredible Journey to Mars appeared first on WIRED .

Facebook’s Race-Targeted Ads Aren’t as Racist As You Think

Opinion: Sometimes there are good reasons for using race in algorithms. The post Facebook's Race-Targeted Ads Aren't as Racist As You Think appeared first on WIRED .

This Florida Firefighter’s Instagram Is Better Than Yours

Rusty Wiles snaps bright, happy photographs along Florida's eastern coast. The post This Florida Firefighter's Instagram Is Better Than Yours appeared first on WIRED .

WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Nip/Tuck

These days, Ryan Murphy has a TV empire. But if you go back and watch his sophomore show, you can see the first signs of the programming he'd make. The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Nip/Tuck appeared first on WIRED .

Eagle Flight Lets You Soar In VR, But May Make You an Angry Bird

This first-person flight game for PlayStation VR, Oculus, and Vive captures the feeling of winging it at high speeds, but the level designs slow it down. The post Eagle Flight Lets You Soar In VR, But May Make You an Angry Bird appeared first on WIRED .

VR Is Totally Changing How Architects Dream Up Buildings

More and more companies are working to adapt 2D visualization systems for a 3D world. The post VR Is Totally Changing How Architects Dream Up Buildings appeared first on WIRED .

Legal Weed Has Arrived. Get Ready for the Budweiser of Bud

Potheads will become consumers, and the patchwork network of growers and sellers will start responding to the demands of a bona fide market. The post Legal Weed Has Arrived. Get Ready for the Budweiser of Bud appeared first on WIRED .

Trump’s Big Data Mind Explains How He Knew Trump Could Win

Inside Team Trump, some saw this coming. The post Trump's Big Data Mind Explains How He Knew Trump Could Win appeared first on WIRED .

Instagram Users Post Black Squares After Trump Wins US Presidency

Users on the photo-sharing service posted a series of black squares following the election on Tuesday night. The post Instagram Users Post Black Squares After Trump Wins US Presidency appeared first on WIRED .

Donald Trump Becomes the 45th President of the United States

It may go down as the biggest upset in presidential history. The post Donald Trump Becomes the 45th President of the United States appeared first on WIRED .

How Clinton Supporters Made the Pantsuit a Serious Symbol of Power

Unlike other election memes, Clinton supporters' love of pantsuits moved from the Internet to the real world. That matters. The post How Clinton Supporters Made the Pantsuit a Serious Symbol of Power appeared first on WIRED .

Your Vote Counts. But How Does Your Ballot Get Counted?

Here are the steps between voters casting their ballots and a country hearing their results. The post Your Vote Counts. But How Does Your Ballot Get Counted? appeared first on WIRED .

Martian-Americans Can Vote—But Only if They Come From Texas

A twenty year old law that lets astronauts vote in space might need to be tweaked if Musk's Mars settlement becomes reality. The post Martian-Americans Can Vote—But Only if They Come From Texas appeared first on WIRED .

Google’s Real-Time Map of Voter Issues Is Totally Captivating

The map provides a fascinating glimpse at America's electoral process in action. The post Google's Real-Time Map of Voter Issues Is Totally Captivating appeared first on WIRED .

Watch WIRED and Ozy’s Election Night Livestream

A Livestream from Ozy.com, with WIRED's correspondents live from Trump and Clinton's campaign headquarters. The post Watch WIRED and Ozy's Election Night Livestream appeared first on WIRED .

The Race Ends with Dump Trucks, But They’re Not on Fire. Yet

NYPD takes no risk protecting the candidates today from protest or attack. The post The Race Ends with Dump Trucks, But They're Not on Fire. Yet appeared first on WIRED .

Presidential Election 2016 Live: Taking the Internet’s Pulse

All day, we're crunching the data on how people across the web feel about the presidential race. The post Presidential Election 2016 Live: Taking the Internet's Pulse appeared first on WIRED .

Let’s Cheer This Badass Nevada Judge Who Understands Twitter Harassment

During a contentious hearing today in the swing state of Nevada, the judge didn't forget about the trolls. The post Let's Cheer This Badass Nevada Judge Who Understands Twitter Harassment appeared first on WIRED .

Kill Time in Those Crazy-Long Voting Lines With These 10 Apps

If you're voting today (and you should!) here's how to cope with the long, long wait. The post Kill Time in Those Crazy-Long Voting Lines With These 10 Apps appeared first on WIRED .

Election Got You Feeling Down? Good News: It Isn’t Just You

When it comes to maintaining the mental health and wellness of American citizens, the 2016 presidential election cycle has been less than ideal. The post Election Got You Feeling Down? Good News: It Isn’t Just You appeared first on WIRED .

Today in LOLOL: Hyperloop Pods That ‘Hyperjump’ Out of the Tube

Hyperloop One's pods will double as self-driving cars, somehow. The post Today in LOLOL: Hyperloop Pods That ‘Hyperjump’ Out of the Tube appeared first on WIRED .

No One Can Stop Online Voter Intimidation — Not Even the Law

The laws that dictate voter intimidation need a major facelift. The post No One Can Stop Online Voter Intimidation — Not Even the Law appeared first on WIRED .

Hackers Target Pro-Clinton Phone Banks—And Hit Trump’s Too

4chan's trolls appear to have hit a key company for get-out-the-vote phone banks---one used by both sides of the political aisle. The post Hackers Target Pro-Clinton Phone Banks---And Hit Trump’s Too appeared first on WIRED .

The Problem With This Election? It’s Been Too Entertaining

Sure, we got some LOLs out of this election. But were they worth it? The post The Problem With This Election? It's Been Too Entertaining appeared first on WIRED .