The Odyssey sails into rave reviews and online backlash

'The Odyssey' first reactions praise Christopher Nolan’s IMAX epic as casting backlash continues online. [...]

How Gab Smolders became a standout voice in gamings boys club

Twitch and the gaming communities on YouTube aren't known for being particularly female-friendly, but Gab Smolders is a wonderful reprieve from the boys' club. [...]

The GOP’s Attacks on James Talarico Are Straight Out of the Incel Handbook

Claims about low testosterone and false accusations of veganism might play well to the online far-right, but will they win an election? [...]

Why Olympic Choreographer Benoît Richaud Went Viral Just for Changing Jackets

Benoît Richaud is working with 16 figure skaters from 13 countries at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. WIRED spoke to him about how he roots for all of them. [...]

Jimmy Kimmel urges right to act after second deadly ICE shooting: How does this end?

Jimmy Kimmel has tearfully paid tribute to Alex Pretti, the man shot dead by ICE in Minneapolis, and urged the right to act. [...]

How AI-induced cultural stagnation is already happening

AI-mediated culture is already being filtered in ways that favor the familiar, the describable, and the conventional. [...]

'Wonder Man' Release Date: When Does the New Marvel Series Premiere?

Marvel Phase 6 introduces an unlikely new hero: a struggling Hollywood actor. [...]

Pornhub Will Block New UK Users Starting Next Week to Protest ‘Flawed’ ID Law

Only users who have already registered and completed age verification will be able to access the world's largest porn site. [...]

10 U.S. cities where you can actually afford to live well right now

From Pittsburgh to Wichita, these affordable U.S. cities let residents buy homes, save money and still enjoy culture, food and easy living in 2026 [...]