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New DOGE, Old Tricks

The 50-Year-Old Law That Could Stop DOGE in Its Tracks—Maybe

At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not airtight.
bad claims

No, 150-Year-Olds Aren’t Collecting Social Security Benefits

Elon Musk claims to have found rampant fraud in the Social Security Administration. There’s a much simpler explanation.
WIRED Politics Lab

DOGE’s Race to the Bottom

The Big Story

When Fires Rage, Millions Turn to Watch Duty. Meet the Guy Who Made It

Watch Duty proved indispensable during the recent LA wildfires. John Mills, the app’s creator, wants it to be the one place to go for tracking disasters. He just needs all the data to do it.
Love, Actuarially

How a Math Genius Hacked OkCupid to Find True Love

Originally published in January 2014: Mathematician Chris McKinlay hacked OKCupid to find the woman of his dreams.