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05.26.24
CITY LIVING | 9-MINUTE READ Only the Hardiest Trees Can Survive Today's Urban Inferno
BY LAURA HAUTALA
In a rapidly warming world, cities need more tree cover to stay cool—but only certain species can handle soaring temperatures, and often they aren't native species.
BLINDERS | 3-MINUTE READMost US TikTok Creators Don't Think a Ban Will Happen
BY LOUISE MATSAKIS
The Chinese-owned app is in serious trouble in Washington, but a survey of US creators suggests TikTok's influencer economy is carrying on with business as usual.
COURTROOM DRAMA | 3-MINUTE READJudge Hints at Plans to Rein In Google's Illegal Play Store Monopoly
BY PARESH DAVE
"Google as an illegal monopolist will have to pay some penalties," US federal judge James Donato said Thursday, in a hearing discussing next steps after a jury found the company breached antitrust laws.
PHYSICS | 11-MINUTE READDoes String Theory Actually Describe the World? AI May Be Able to Tell
BY CHARLIE WOOD
Using machine learning, string theorists are finally showing how microscopic configurations of extra dimensions translate into sets of elementary particles—though not yet those of our universe.
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DEALS | 12-MINUTE READThe 33 Best Outdoor Summer Deals From the REI Anniversary Sale
BY SCOTT GILBERTSON AND ADRIENNE SO
It's the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear you'll need for summer fun. Just remember the deals end on Memorial Day.
HOW TO | 3-MINUTE READEverything You Can Do to Keep an Old Computer Running
BY DAVID NIELD
You have options that don't involve saying goodbye to your hardware.
BUYING GUIDE | 2-MINUTE READThe Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers
BY MARTIN CIZMAR
The stats say most people prefer to snooze on their sides. If that's you, then you might want to check out these WIRED-tested beds.
RANTS AND RAVES | 7-MINUTE READYour Bike Tires Are Too Skinny. Riding on Fat, Supple Tires Is Just Better
BY JOE RAY
I used to ride thin, high-pressure tires everywhere. But adhering to "the supple life" and cycling on wider, lower-pressure tires boosted my comfort and stability without slowing me down.
REBOOT | 4-MINUTE READShockbuster Season: Why the Death of the Summer Movie Is a Good Thing
BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER
It's been nearly 50 years since "Jaws" and "Star Wars" turned summer moviegoing into an endless parade of family-friendly fandom flicks. This year promises something blessedly more bleak.
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