Postmaster general confirms plan to block ballots in states that balk at Trump’s demands

Postmaster general confirms plan to block ballots in states that balk at Trump’s demands

The Trump administration’s highly aggressive efforts to obtain state voter rolls has, at least so far, failed spectacularly, losing in nine out of nine court fights. But as such federal efforts continue, there’s apparently a new twist on the broader gambit. The New York Times reported two weeks ago on a proposed rule, published in … Read more

The rise of direct-to-consumer care and how e-commerce is reshaping the gifting industry

The rise of direct-to-consumer care and how e-commerce is reshaping the gifting industry

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. The gifting industry has moved far beyond flowers, cards, and last-minute store runs. Today, people can send a warm meal, a thoughtful note, or a curated comfort box across the country in just a few clicks.  That shift is especially clear in care-based gifting. When someone is sick, … Read more

Navy admiral fired in Hegseth purge wins Democratic runoff: ‘Can’t sit on the sidelines’

Navy admiral fired in Hegseth purge wins Democratic runoff: ‘Can’t sit on the sidelines’

In August 2025, Vice Adm. Nancy Lacore was one of several top military officials fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as part of his leadership purge at the Pentagon. On Tuesday, less than a year later, Lacore became the Democratic nominee for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. The former Navy officer told MS NOW’s Jen … Read more

How digital evidence and connected devices are transforming the legal profession

How digital evidence and connected devices are transforming the legal profession

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. The legal profession has always depended on information. For generations, that information was stored in filing cabinets, paper records, handwritten notes, and physical archives. Today, however, the volume and complexity of information generated by everyday life has expanded dramatically. Smartphones, cloud platforms, social media networks, wearable devices, and … Read more

Every Time Norway Scores at the World Cup the City of Bergen Trembles

Every Time Norway Scores at the World Cup the City of Bergen Trembles

The city of Bergen, Norway, shook on the night of June 22–23, not because there was an earthquake or an unknown geological phenomenon. But because the Norwegian national team scored a goal during the 2026 World Cup. This curious phenomenon was reported by a team of researchers from the University of Bergen, who found that … Read more

Best Red Light Therapy Mask: WIRED’s Top 5, Ranked (2026)

Best Red Light Therapy Mask: WIRED’s Top 5, Ranked (2026)

Updated June 2026: I refined our picks and added the Laduora Lumeo SkinLift 4D Current Red Light Therapy Kit to Honorable Mentions. Product information, specs, prices, and links were updated. Best Overall Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask AccordionItemContainerButton WIRED Integrated cryotherapy under-eye pads help depuff during sessions Adjustable straps and tethered controller allow for hands-free … Read more

Canada puts $100M behind national health data network

Canada puts 0M behind national health data network

Every day, Canadian hospitals generate clinical data that could shorten the time from observation to treatment.  Too often, it stays where it was created. When this data stays in hospitals, health systems, and clinics across jurisdictions, researchers can’t responsibly use it for medical advances that ultimately benefit all Canadians. The federal government announced a $100 … Read more

NBC Fall 2026 Premiere Dates: ‘Traitors: New Blood,’ ‘The Voice’

NBC Fall 2026 Premiere Dates: ‘Traitors: New Blood,’ ‘The Voice’

NBC has officially set its premiere dates for the fall 2026 broadcast season. NBC will officially kickoff fall on Sept. 9 with NFL coverage of the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots in a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl. The first Sunday night telecast will air Sept. 13 when the Dallas Cowboys meet … Read more

I Met With China’s Top AI Experts. They’re Freaking Out, Too

I Met With China’s Top AI Experts. They’re Freaking Out, Too

Just over a week ago, I attended a major artificial intelligence conference in Zhongguancun, Beijing’s bustling high-tech district. It was packed with fascinating sessions touching on everything from recursive self-improvement—the idea that models can tweak their own code and advance indefinitely—to humanoid robots. And it featured a few legends of computing, including Whitfield Diffie, co-inventor … Read more