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3 Black Photographers on Capturing the George Floyd Protests

Lynsey Weatherspoon, Alexis Hunley, and Darrel Hunter capture the narrative and moral identity of Black protesters in an era of misinformation and surveillance.

Georgia’s Failure Shows How Not to Run an Election in the Pandemic

Limiting in-person polling sites makes it both harder to vote and more dangerous.

Zynn, the Hot New Video App, Is Full of Stolen Content

Multiple influencers told WIRED that their videos had been copied from other platforms and reposted to Zynn without permission.

Black Investors Call On VCs to Fix Hiring and Funding

Mentoring and networking advice aren’t enough to solve the industry’s dismal diversity numbers, say business leaders: Firms need to “Make the hire. Send the wire.”

Black Hole Paradoxes Reveal a Link Between Energy and Entropy

What happens to a black hole as it decays? Investigating the possibilities has led researchers in recent years to major clues about quantum gravity.

How to Build a PC (2020): Hardware Suggestions, Instructions, and More

Building your own computer yourself is a lost art—one due for a revival. We go over the process, from hardware recommendations to instructions.

Reddit's Cofounder Wants a Black Person to Take His Board Seat

Alexis Ohanian's resignation is among the most dramatic responses in the tech industry to the killing of George Floyd.

As Businesses Reopen, Some Workers Fear Returning

Employees who decline to work amid the pandemic could lose both their paychecks and their unemployment benefits.

Specialized Turbo Vado SL Equipped Review: Summer Fun Ride

The company's lightweight commuter electric bike amazingly doesn’t feel like an ebike at all.

Specialized Turbo Vado SL Equipped Review: Summer Fun Ride

The company's lightweight commuter electric bike amazingly doesn’t feel like an ebike at all.

Covid-19 Cases Were Already Rising Before the George Floyd Protests

The easing of stay-at-home orders and Memorial Day travel have led to spikes in some parts of the country. That’s bad news for what comes next.

Can't Go Out and Protest? Here's How to Help From Home

Whether you're trying to maintain your social distance or just looking for other ways to speak up, here are some other ideas on how to contribute.

Can't Go Out and Protest? Here's How to Help From Home

Whether you're trying to maintain your social distance or just looking for other ways to speak up, here are some other ideas on how to contribute.

As Businesses Reopen, Some Workers Fear Returning

Employees who decline to work amid the pandemic could lose both their paychecks and their unemployment benefits.

A Better Jobs Report Belies America's Breadlines

While Friday’s report showed improved employment numbers, things could still get so much worse.

Curfews Halt Transit Services—and Leave Riders Stranded

The suspension of services like Lyft, Uber, and Citi Bike has left protesters and essential workers scrambling for a way to get home.

Games Aren't Doing Enough to Combat Toxicity at Launch

Riot Games has cutting-edge moderation tools at its disposal. Few of them are present in Valorant, which launched this week.

How to Avoid Spreading Misinformation About the Protests

There isn't always time, during a crisis, to be reflective in the face of harmful information. Here's a useful rule of thumb.

All This Chaos Might Be Giving You 'Crisis Fatigue'

Your body is well adapted to handle temporary stresses, but is overwhelmed by the constant, unrelenting pressures of this horrible year.

Curfews Can Quell Violence—but Also Spark More Protests

Researchers say the stay-home orders can encourage police abuse and pit residents against law enforcement.