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Hiding From the Law Is Now Pretty Much Impossible

CBS's new reality series 'Hunted' shows many of the ways investigators track people on the lam. The post Hiding From the Law Is Now Pretty Much Impossible appeared first on WIRED .

The Internet Made ‘Fake News’ a Thing—Then Made It Nothing

As an epithet that defines and dominates the current political moment, "fake news" has become as unstuck from fact—and as unstoppable—as any viral hoax. The post The Internet Made 'Fake News' a Thing—Then Made It Nothing appeared first on WIRED .

Security News This Week: The Latest Netflix Release Is a Personal Security Check-Up

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: The Latest Netflix Release Is a Personal Security Check-Up appeared first on WIRED .

Space Photos of the Week: This Is What the Oldest Light in the Universe Looks Like

Space photos of the week, February 19 — 25, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: This Is What the Oldest Light in the Universe Looks Like appeared first on WIRED .

Google’s Lawsuit Against Uber Revolves Around Frickin’ Lasers

Google spent years developing its lidar system—and says Uber stole the whole thing. The post Google’s Lawsuit Against Uber Revolves Around Frickin' Lasers appeared first on WIRED .

A Whole Lot of Magma Is Lurking Under Taipei

A new study suggests a magmatic system as large as 350 cubic kilometers sits below the city. Oh, and India experienced an eruption. The post A Whole Lot of Magma Is Lurking Under Taipei appeared first on WIRED .

Killing Kim Jong Nam With VX Nerve Agent Crossed a ‘Red Line’

The apparent assassination of Kim Jong-un's half-brother sets of alarms for chemical weapons experts. The post Killing Kim Jong Nam With VX Nerve Agent Crossed a 'Red Line' appeared first on WIRED .

It’s Eagles vs. Drones, Plus the Week’s Other Prizefights

We're proud to bring NextDraft—the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web—to WIRED.com. The post It's Eagles vs. Drones, Plus the Week's Other Prizefights appeared first on WIRED .

Hip to Be Square

Where else can Instagram go from here? The post Hip to Be Square appeared first on WIRED .

The Oscars Have Always Been Self-Important. Now It’s For a Reason

Simply by dint of its political stature, it's become the most important awards show of the year. The post The Oscars Have Always Been Self-Important. Now It's For a Reason appeared first on WIRED .

Massive Bug May Have Leaked User Data From Millions of Sites. So … Change Your Passwords

One of the biggest internet infrastructure companies leaked sensitive data for up to five months. The post Massive Bug May Have Leaked User Data From Millions of Sites. So … Change Your Passwords appeared first on WIRED .