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Last week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) quietly updated a public notice to reveal that the agency would be sharing “citizenship and immigration information” with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This data sharing was already happening: WIRED reported in April that the Trump administration had already started pooling sensitive data from across the government for the purpose of immigration enforcement.This public notice issued by SSA makes that official, months after the fact. The notice is known as a system of record notice (SORN), a document that outlines how an agency will share the data it has, with whom, and…
Brian Alpert’s path was always destined for the aerospace industry, but his journey turned toward NASA’s Johnson Space Center during his sophomore year in college. That was when Tricia Mack, who works in NASA’s Transportation Integration Office within the International Space Station Program, spoke to his aerospace seminar about planning spacewalks, training crews, and supporting operations from the Mission Control Center in Houston. Alpert was inspired to join the agency and later earned a spot as an engineering co-op student at Johnson. “My first stop after new employee orientation was Tricia’s office,” he said. Eighteen years later, Alpert is the…
Headspace’s Black Friday deal is live, offering 50 percent off its annual subscription through December 4. That brings the cost of a full year down to $35, giving you access to guided meditations, courses and stress-management tools that can help you stay balanced heading into the new year.Headspace has become one of the most recognizable names in digital mindfulness. The app blends practical meditation guidance with structured courses and calming soundscapes designed to make everyday stress easier to manage. Its programs cover everything from beginner-friendly introductions to mindfulness to focused content on topics like anxiety, productivity and sleep.HeadspaceSubscribers get access…
Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday that follows historically have proven to be a good time of the year to make some tech upgrades to you home, whether that is a larger TV for the living room, a laptop to replace you’re old one that’s gotten slow, or perhaps something new for your kitchen countertop to take your meal prep up a notch. We’re still a couple weeks away from the biggest savings event of the year, but that hasn’t stopped some retailers and brands from cutting their prices early. Amazon happens to have the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus…
The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite has dropped to an irresistible price just in time for Black Friday. What if you’re after a cheaper Samsung tablet with an S Pen in the box? The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is the one for you! Now available for a whopping 52% off in its base storage configuration, the slate is an absolute best-seller you shouldn’t overlook. Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024): 52% OFF! $170 off (52%) The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is now available at its lowest price ever at Amazon. You can now grab each of the three color variants with 64GB…
Wake Up Dead Man garnered early rave reviews after screening at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September, and an initial teaser released shortly after showcased Blanc puzzling over a classic locked-room mystery. The new trailer builds out some of the details without giving too much away. Rev. Jud is the prime suspect in Wicks’ murder, since he loathed the man and hence had a clear motive, but he insists to Blanc that he is innocent. We learn that Wicks was wealthy, and this being a classic whodunit, we know the rest of the characters no doubt have their…
We’ve tested more than a dozen air purifiers that range from $120 to $1,200 — but the most effective method for getting the green light from our air quality monitors is completely free: opening the windows. Of course, seasonal allergies, frightful weather and wildfires can all conspire to make open windows impossible. Air purifiers are your second best option. With sound-muffled fans and multi-layered filters, these simple machines can clear up odors, cooking emissions, dust particles, smoke, pet dander and more. We performed simple at-home tests to compare different models, mostly focusing on smart models with app control and auto…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Uganda’s Ngogo chimpanzees are well known for their “chimpanzee warfare.” Primatologists have observed their brutal, lethal fights between 10 or more chimpanzees for decades, deciphering what leads to such violence. Their fights are largely over territory, with the victors taking the spoils. That territorial expansion can directly boost reproductive success. After a series of coordinated attacks against a rival group that claimed at least 21 lives, the Ngogo group’s territory grew by 22 percent. Over the next several years, females gave birth more often, and their…
Does Motorola make the best budget 5G phones you can get in the US these days? If you don’t think that yet, you probably will once you see the newly reduced price of the company’s only Edge-branded handset released stateside this year.The aptly named Motorola Edge (2025) mid-ranger normally costs $549.99, which may have felt a little excessive to some of you when the stylish 6.7-incher made its regional commercial debut a few months ago, but right now, you can save a cool 150 bucks without jumping through any hoops. Motorola Edge (2025) $399 99 $549 99 $150 off (27%)…
If you’re planning to start a podcast, improve your livestreams, or just want to sound decent on Zoom calls, you need a high-quality microphone in your setup. Most high-end options on the market often sit above $100, but thanks to early Black Friday deals, that’s not the case today. You can currently grab the Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB microphone for just $85 on Amazon. That’s after a nice $55 discount on its retail price of $140. This offer applies to the silver model, but the pink and blue versions are also discounted, going for $100 and $105, respectively.…