They Wanted to Join Raya. They’ve Been on the Waiting List for Years 24. April 2026 (13:00) Getting into Raya, the exclusive members-only dating app, has become nearly impossible for some. We met people who have waited as long as two, five, and even seven years to join.(Wired)
The Federal Agency Coming for Gender-Affirming Care 24. April 2026 (12:00) A series of new hires and investigations at the FTC appear to focus on penalizing gender-affirming care for minors—and those who speak in favor of it.(Wired)
The Men Behind Your Favorite AI Gay Thirst Traps 24. April 2026 (11:30) A viral red carpet moment shone light on a group of hunky Instagram influencers—and the followers who are too horny to care that they’re not real.(Wired)
The WIRED Gear Team’s Tips on Ways to Save Money 24. April 2026 (11:00) We pooled advice from our team—and a few financial experts—so you can worry less and save more in these turbulent times.(Wired)
US Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Polymarket Bets on Maduro Raid 24. April 2026 (01:15) The master sergeant allegedly used classified intel to profit on the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, marking the first US arrest for insider trading on a prediction market.(Wired)
Rednote Draws a Line Between China and the World 23. April 2026 (22:23) As the platform expands abroad, it’s taking steps to separate Chinese users from the international audiences it once brought together.(Wired)
