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The Carrier Deal Is Great—But Trump Hasn’t Saved Manufacturing Yet

Don't read too much into the President-elect's much-hyped deal with Carrier air conditioning to keep manufacturing jobs in the US. The post The Carrier Deal Is Great---But Trump Hasn't Saved Manufacturing Yet appeared first on WIRED .

Fascinating Charts Reveal What Foods Americans Have Been Googling

What foods have Americans have been googling for the past 12 years? Hint: Pizza and beer never go out of style. The post Fascinating Charts Reveal What Foods Americans Have Been Googling appeared first on WIRED .

Rejoice! You Can Download Netflix Shows Now For an Offline Binge Fix

A hot alert for all you Netflix users. The post Rejoice! You Can Download Netflix Shows Now For an Offline Binge Fix appeared first on WIRED .

You Should Have the Right to Inspect Google’s Robo-Car Tests

Opinion: Tests of self-driving cars should be made public so consumers can monitor safety. The post You Should Have the Right to Inspect Google’s Robo-Car Tests appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Super Mario Maker 3DS Is a Huge Missed Opportunity

You can make your own <em>Mario</em> levels on Nintendo 3DS, but good luck finding someone else who'll play them. The post Review: Super Mario Maker 3DS Is a Huge Missed Opportunity appeared first on WIRED .

No, Gotham, That’s Not How Tightropes Work

In this scene from Gotham, Bruce Wayne holds a tight rope for Selina. It turns out this might be much more difficult than it looks. The post No, Gotham , That's Not How Tightropes Work appeared first on WIRED .

Check Out the ExoMars Orbiter’s Beautiful First Pics

Last week, the ESA's new Martian orbiter started sending back its first images of the Red Planet. The post Check Out the ExoMars Orbiter's Beautiful First Pics appeared first on WIRED .

Kratom: The Bitter Plant That Could Help Opioid Addicts—if the DEA Doesn’t Ban It

The DEA is considering regulating an herb called kratom using its strictest regulations. However, many users say this plant helps them stay off harder drugs. The post Kratom: The Bitter Plant That Could Help Opioid Addicts—if the DEA Doesn't Ban It appeared first on WIRED .

Trump’s Transition Team Is All Tied Up With Anti-Gay Pseudoscience

The Family Research Council has close ties to Trump's transition team and cabinet appointees. Its bad science could lead to worse policies. The post Trump's Transition Team Is All Tied Up With Anti-Gay Pseudoscience appeared first on WIRED .

City Flags Are a Hot Mess. Here Are Some Beautiful Redesigns

Design agency Column Five recently gave a makeover to 13 municipal flags, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Newport Beach. The post City Flags Are a Hot Mess. Here Are Some Beautiful Redesigns appeared first on WIRED .

Go Ahead, Get Sweaty. Microparticles Can Cool You Down

Garments with microscopic natural carbon particles can evaporate sweat more efficiently and help an athlete's body manage heat. The post Go Ahead, Get Sweaty. Microparticles Can Cool You Down appeared first on WIRED .

18 Chilled, Shaken, and Exquisite Gifts for the Bar

Best solution to the holiday madness? Hit the bar. The post 18 Chilled, Shaken, and Exquisite Gifts for the Bar appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Skylink Atoms Garage Door Opener

If you're a hardcore DIYer, an internet-connected garage door opener might be compelling. The post Review: Skylink Atoms Garage Door Opener appeared first on WIRED .

Magnets Aren’t Miracles, But Solar Flares Burst With Magic

A new paper shows how large magnetic fields burst to release massive amounts of energy. The post Magnets Aren't Miracles, But Solar Flares Burst With Magic appeared first on WIRED .

Trump’s Health Czar Tom Price is a One-Man Death Panel for Obamacare

Pending Senate confirmation, Tom Price will play a central role in the new administration's plans to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. The post Trump’s Health Czar Tom Price is a One-Man Death Panel for Obamacare appeared first on WIRED .

Ross Ulbricht’s Lawyers Point to Another Corrupt Agent in Silk Road Case

The defense team demands more information about a mysterious figure known as "alpacino." The post Ross Ulbricht's Lawyers Point to Another Corrupt Agent in Silk Road Case appeared first on WIRED .