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05.17.24

Demonstrators marching in front of the Tesla Gigafactory building while holding signs and driving a mock Cybertruck.

GREEN LIGHT | 2-MINUTE READ

Tesla's Controversial Factory Expansion Is Approved

BY MORGAN MEAKER

After anti-Tesla activists clashed with police in Germany last week, local councillors today backed Elon Musk's plan to make Tesla's only European Gigafactory even bigger.

FROM RUSSIA | 5-MINUTE READ

Russian Disinfo Campaign Blames Ukraine for Shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister

BY DAVID GILBERT AND MORGAN MEAKER

A seemingly coordinated campaign playing out across X, Telegram, and state-run media blames Ukraine for the attempted assassination of Robert Fico—something for which there is no evidence.

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► POLITICS LAB | 38-MINUTE EPISODE

How Twitch Streamers Could Shape the 2024 Elections

BY LEAH FEIGER

WIRED talked to political streamer Hasan Piker about Joe Biden, the youth vote, and his advocacy for Gaza.

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SUMMARY LOVIN' | 3-MINUTE READ

Google's AI Overviews Are Here, Whether You Want Them or Not

BY REECE ROGERS

Google's new Gemini-powered search experience is rolling out to users in the US. Here's some advice on how to navigate it. And if you want to turn AI Overviews off, too bad.

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DIGITAL SERVICES ACT | 1-MINUTE READ

Meta Faces Fresh Probe Over 'Addictive' Effect on Kids

BY MORGAN MEAKER

The EU has launched an investigation into Facebook and Instagram's child protection measures as part of mounting concerns around minors' use of social media.