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Trump Doesn't Need the Proud Boys Anymore

WIRED

In a world where ICE agents are shooting US citizens on the street, the need for militias and extremist groups like the Proud Boys to support far-right interests has evaporated. Whether it was protesting Covid lockdowns, attending school board meetings, or facing off against Black Lives Matter protesters, the far-right Proud Boys were always on hand to support Donald Trump's first term in office. When Trump left office in 2021, the group's leaders languished in jail for their role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. With reported infighting destabilizing the movement, it looked like the group's glory days were behind it. But Trump's return a year ago, and his release of all January 6 prisoners, signaled that a Proud Boy comeback could be in the cards.


Trump Warned of a Tren de Aragua 'Invasion.' US Intel Told a Different Story

WIRED

Trump Warned of a Tren de Aragua'Invasion.' Hundreds of records obtained by WIRED show thin intelligence on the Venezuelan gang in the United States, describing fragmented, low-level crime rather than a coordinated terrorist threat. Alleged members of Tren de Aragua sit handcuffed during a preliminary hearing on July 9, 2025, in Santiago, Chile, where they faced homicide charges. As the Trump administration publicly cast Venezuela's Tren de Aragua (TdA) as a unified terrorist force tied to President Nicolรกs Maduro and operating inside the United States, hundreds of internal US government records obtained by WIRED tell a far less certain story. Intelligence taskings, law-enforcement bulletins, and drug-task-force assessments show that agencies spent much of 2025 struggling to determine whether TdA even functioned as an organized entity in the US at all--let alone as a coordinated national security threat.


14,000-year-old woolly rhinoceros DNA extracted from wolf's stomach

Popular Science

Environment Animals Wildlife 14,000-year-old woolly rhinoceros DNA extracted from wolf's stomach The two-horned prehistoric mammal went extinct about 8,700 years ago. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Towards the end of the last ice age, an ancient wolf feasted on a young woolly rhinoceros (). When the wolf died, it ended up buried in Siberian permafrost for about 14,000 years until it was uncovered by paleontologists in 2015. Luckily for scientists, some woolly rhinoceros tissue remained inside of the wolf's stomach.


Our favorite 3-in-1 wireless charger from UGreen is 32 percent off right now

Engadget

Apple's Siri AI will be powered by Gemini You can easily spruce up your nightstand or desk by decluttering a bit, replacing some of those annoying charging cables with a good wireless charging setup. One of our favorites that can handle three devices at once is the UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 3-in-1 Charger Station 25W . This is our top pick for a 3-in-1 charging pad thanks to its versatility. The UGREEN can work equally well as a permanent fixture in your home or act as a portable charging station. It boasts a foldable design and has smart little design details to keep it feeling like a premium product.


In Photos: One Week Since the Shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis

WIRED

Protests across Minnesota--and around the country--are ongoing, as residents demonstrate against their federal government. It's been one week since a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota . Since then, the city has been in tumult. Thousands of protestors--from young students to elderly residents--have taken to the streets, setting up memorials for Good and facing off with ICE agents. More than 2,000 ICE agents have been deployed to Minneapolis, with another 1,000 on the way.


What's behind the phenomenon of 'gamer brain'

The Guardian

The draw of the impossible Baby Steps. The draw of the impossible Baby Steps. If you've ever refused to knock down a game's difficulty level, or chased a purposefully pointless achievement, you might have this pernicious but pleasurable affliction Don't get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? S tudies on gaming's effect on the brain usually focus on aggression or the cognitive benefits of playing games. The former topic has fallen out of fashion now, after more than a decade's worth of scientific research failed to prove any causative link between video games and real-world violence.


The Nintendo Switch 2025 year in review is finally here

Engadget

Apple's Siri AI will be powered by Gemini You can now see how long you spent smashing through walls in Donkey Kong Bananza. We're almost exactly halfway through January, but Nintendo has clearly taken a better-late-than-never approach to its 2025 year in review feature, which finally went live this week for Switch and Switch 2 users. All you need to do is head here and sign into your Nintendo account to see your 2025 breakdown. Like most annual gaming wrap-ups, Nintendo's shows how many games you played over the calendar year, as well as your total playtime. It also shows you your most-played titles for each month, your preferred genres by percentage, and if you scroll all the way to the bottom you can choose your favorite game of the year.


Xbox is cooked. Why your next gaming console will be a PC

PCWorld

PCWorld observes that Xbox appears to be losing ground as gaming shifts toward PC-based living room experiences, with handheld PCs and cloud streaming leading this transformation. Valve's Steam Deck shows 20% of users dock their devices for TV gaming, while rumors suggest Microsoft's next Xbox may actually run Windows rather than proprietary console hardware. This shift matters because it offers superior gaming experiences through services like GeForce Now on smart TVs and versatile handheld PCs that double as home consoles. While wandering the show floor at CES 2026, I was struck by the future of living room gaming. What was once the realm of gaming consoles seems to be turning into PC territory.


Why is okra so slimy? Blame the mucilage.

Popular Science

Why is okra so slimy? The plant's signature goo helps it thrive in the heat. Okra gets its slime from a substance called mucilage. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Okra is one of those vegetables with a polarizing reputation.


Acer Swift Edge 14 AI review: A proper mobility champ

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Making it a little easier to bring greatness everywhere you go. It's not without its faults, but the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI otherwise delivers a great all-around experience with extra points going to the gorgeous matte display. If you're more often on the move than not, the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI will make a great partner. Acer has renewed its Swift line with a new compact model in the Swift Edge 14 AI, which not only boasts the thinness the Swift line has been known for but also an exceptionally low weight at just 2.18 pounds.