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The Outrageous Scheme to Capture and Sell Greenland’s Meltwater

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in many countries, but not in Greenland. Its ice sheet contains around 6.5 percent of the world’s fresh water, and over 350 trillion liters are estimated to run into the ocean annually. And with climate change accelerating Arctic melting, more and more of Greenland’s …

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Laura Loomer: The ‘Free Spirit’ Whispering in Trump’s Ear

From political fundraisers to the presidential debate to a September 11 commemoration, far-right influencer Laura Loomer has become a staple in former president Donald Trump’s political entourage. WIRED’s David Gilbert and Tim Marchman join Leah to discuss Loomer’s history of conspiracies and Islamophobia, and how she ended up in Trump’s …

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The iPhone 16’s Battery Is Easier to Replace, Finally

To remove the battery from your current iPhone, you have to stretch the adhesive that glues it to the device's frame until it releases. Now do this several times. If the adhesive breaks while you stretch it, you'll have to pry it off using heat and scrape the adhesive off. …

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The United Nations Wants to Treat AI With the Same Urgency as Climate Change

A United Nations report released today proposes having the international body oversee the first truly global effort for monitoring and governing artificial intelligence. The report, produced by the UN secretary general’s High Level Advisory Body on AI, recommends the creation of a body similar to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate …

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