In the biggest by-election swing against a sitting government in Australian history, independent Kerryn Phelps has robbed the Morrison government of its Lower House majority.
How Kelly Rowland Fell in Love With Color
Kelly Rowland makes jewel tones shine. In reds, oranges, and emeralds, she is resplendent. The singer, who has been a dynamic entertainment mainstay for more than two decades, has of late carved out a bold space for herself as a …
MV Agusta Introduces The F4 Claudio Castiglioni Edition
The days are numbered for the MV Agusta F4, thanks to increasingly stringent emission standards that the bike can no longer meet. But before it goes, MV Agusta is building one last special edition that cranks the F4 up to …
Why you should give kids toys that look like them
Welcome to Small Humans, an ongoing series at Mashable that looks at how to take care of – and deal with – the kids in your life. Because Dr. Spock is nice and all, but it’s 2018 and we have …
These Two Could Soon Be the First Muslim Women to Serve in Congress
Rashida Tlaib will become the first Muslim American and Palestinian woman elected to the House of Representatives in November–but she’d rather talk about the heavy-duty trucks that roll through her neighborhood in Detroit. Industrial pollution permeates the air and poses …
Who was Jamal Khashoggi?
Prominent journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Bitcoin Cash Merchant Directory Marco Coino Surpasses 500 Listings
Over the last year bitcoin cash adoption has been thriving and in certain regions, BCH merchants are spreading like wildfire. Thanks to a slew of cryptocurrency payment processors and people pressing for adoption there are thousands of BCH accepting merchants …
‘Compelling Evidence’ Points To Saudi Prince In Khashoggi Death, Says Ex MI6 Chief
The crown prince likely acted because he believed he had nothing to fear from the U.S., said John Sawers, former head of foreign intelligence.
Midterm election glossary: The terms you need to know to understand American politics
With the 2018 midterm elections just over two weeks away, the casual reader may be coming across some strange terms in the American political lexicon. For anyone confused by reports on the battle between Democrats and Republicans to control Congress, …
After weeks of lying, Saudi Arabia just admitted Jamal Khashoggi is dead
The government of Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Jamal Khashoggi, the dissident journalist who disappeared two weeks ago, was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul at the hands of Saudi government officials. According to an initial Saudi-led investigation, …
Gadget Lab Podcast: Pinterest’s Evan Sharp on What Makes Good Software
The first installment of our podcast interviews taped at WIRED’s 25th anniversary festival.
WikiLeaks: Julian Assange Sues Ecuador For Violating “Fundamental Rights And Freedoms”
By Aaron Kesel Lawyers for Julian Assange are suing Ecuador, accusing the government of violating Assange’s “fundamental rights and freedoms.” Statement: WikiLeaks publisher @JulianAssange launches...
Gibraltar Gov’t Launches Advisory Group to Develop Blockchain-Related Educational Courses
The government and University of Gibraltar have launched an advisory group to address the demand for blockchain-related skills. The Government of Gibraltar in collaboration with the University of Gibraltar have created an advisory group focused on the development of blockchain-related …
Do cryptocurrencies need a company like coinbase?
Around the world, popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are being embraced by wide swaths of investors and tech enthusiast alike, which has generated a surge in cryptocurrency-supporting technologies, platforms, and websites. One of these supporting companies, Coinbase, has itself …
Russian Draft Bill Lacks Core Crypto Terms After Recent Edits
Deputies of the Russian State Duma have removed a definition for crypto mining from the draft law “On Digital Financial Assets.” Russian deputies have removed the definition of crypto mining from a draft bill on digital currency regulation ahead of …
New ‘Dark Ads’ pro-Brexit Facebook campaign may have reached over 10M people, say researchers
A major new campaign of disinformation around Brexit, designed to stir up U.K. ‘Leave’ voters, and distributed via Facebook, may have reached over 10 million people in the U.K., according to new research. The source of the campaign is so …
Saudis Claim Jamal Khashoggi Died During A Physical Altercation
A Saudi official said the suspects identified by the kingdom revealed they gave Khashoggi’s body to a collaborator in Turkey to be disposed of.
The Bottom Floor Of This Concrete And Wood House Is Almost Completely Open To The Outside
Photography by Alejandro Peral Estudio V2 Arquitectos have designed a modern family home in the neighborhood of City Bell, Argentina, that’s surrounded by a forest. The boards of the formwork, used for the execution of the walls of concrete, were blackened (Shou …
OnePlus 6T: All the rumors in one place (Updated October 19)
Here is everything we know so far about the OnePlus 6T specs, release date, and more.
Financial Action Task Force Adopts Changes to Standards Covering Virtual Currencies
The Financial Action Task Force has introduced changes to its AML standards covering digital currency-related firms. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has adopted changes to its standards regarding digital currencies and firms involved into cryptocurrency-related activities, according to an …
Anglican church is set to ban pro-LGBTQ speech (& yoga!) on its property
They hope that officially stating their anti-LGBTQ views will help them get a religious exemption to the law.