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-										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-ogsc="black" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the sudden death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral, citing the possibility of foul play.</span></p>
-<p><span data-ogsc="black">In a statement, the ICI said Ms. Cabral was one of the key figures in the ongoing probe into anomalous government infrastructure projects, noting that her former position as undersecretary for planning gave her access to critical information.</span></p>
-<p><span data-ogsc="black">She was declared dead after being found unconscious and unresponsive around 20 to 30 meters below a highway following an alleged fall from a cliff along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet, on Thursday night, according to local police.</span></p>
-<p><span data-ogsc="black">“Should authorities determine that there was foul play, it is possible that those responsible may also be connected to the anomalous infrastructure projects,” the ICI said.</span></p>
-<p><span data-ogsc="black">The three-month-old commission also called on law enforcement agencies to immediately secure and preserve all of Ms. Cabral’s documents, gadgets, and computers for a potential digital forensics examination.</span></p>
-<p><span data-ogsc="black">It also extended its condolences to Ms. Cabral’s family and friends.</span></p>
-<p><span data-ogsc="black">The DPWH likewise expressed its condolences to the family of its former official, noting that she had served the agency for more than 40 years and that her loss would be mourned throughout the organization.</span></p>
-<p><span data-ogsc="black">“We recognize the profound loss the family is facing and offer our sincerest prayers,” the DPWH said in a statement.</span></p>
-<p><span data-ogsc="black">Ms. Cabral was among the DPWH undersecretaries earlier recommended by the ICI to face administrative charges before the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the alleged “ghost” flood control project in Bulacan.</span></p>
-<p><span data-ogsc="black">Ms. Cabral had earlier been invited by the ICI to attend its hearing on anomalous flood control projects on Monday, but the commission said she did not appear at the hearing.— <b data-ogsc="">Edg Adrian A. Eva</b></span></p>
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-					<description><![CDATA[By Artemio A. Dumlao, reporter TUBA, Benguet — Former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral was found dead at a ravine along Kennon Road, Camp 5, here on Thursday evening, December 18, 2025. Benguet police director Col. Lambert Suerte claimed Ms. Cabral’s driver, Ricardo Munos Hernandez reported the incident. Ms. Cabral and her driver, police found [&#8230;]]]></description>
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-<p>TUBA, Benguet — Former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral was found dead at a ravine along Kennon Road, Camp 5, here on Thursday evening, December 18, 2025.</p>
-<p>Benguet police director Col. Lambert Suerte claimed Ms. Cabral’s driver, Ricardo Munos Hernandez reported the incident.</p>
-<p>Ms. Cabral and her driver, police found out, were traveling toward La Union at around 3:00 p.m. when the former DPWH official asked to stop at Maramal, Camp 5, in Tuba.</p>
-<p>Ms. Cabral reportedly instructed Mr. Hernandez to leave her while he proceeded to a nearby gasoline station.</p>
-<p>Mr. Hernandez returned to the area at around 5:00 p.m. but failed to find Ms. Cabral.</p>
-<p>He drove back to a Baguio hotel where they came from but did not find Ms. Cabral. He then drove back to the site where she left Ms. Cabral at 3 p.m. before reporting the matter to the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) Station 8 along Camp 8 in Baguio City at approximately 7:00 p.m.</p>
-<p>Baguio City policemen immediately conducted a search operation and discovered Ms. Cabral around 8:00 p.m. lying unconscious and unresponsive near the Bued River, an estimated 20 to 30 meters below the highway.</p>
-<p>Members of the Tuba Municipal Police Station, Tuba Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) retrieved Ms. Cabral and brought her to a funeral parlor in Irisan barangay Baguio City.</p>
-<p>The Benguet Provincial Forensic Unit has undertaken crime scene investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.</p>
-<p>Police has reportedly held Ms. Cabral’s driver for further questioning upon the request of her family.</p>
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+		<title>Should employees petition to remove a toxic boss?</title>
+		<link>https://www.bworldonline.com/labor-and-management/2025/12/19/719837/should-employees-petition-to-remove-a-toxic-boss/</link>
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+		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
+				<category><![CDATA[Editors' Picks]]></category>
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+		<category><![CDATA[In The Workplace]]></category>
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+					<description><![CDATA[There are many things that could unite employees who think they must do something against a toxic boss. This is often done through a silent network forum, including meal breaks turning into therapy sessions. Outside of work, group chats light up with animated discussions, solidifying into a resolution that “something must be done.”]]></description>
+										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p4"><b><i>O</i></b><b><i>ur department head is a dictator. He controls rather than coaches, blames instead of guides, and uses fear, favoritism, or humiliation to get results. Most of the time, he uses four-letter words to get us going. Ninety percent of people under his department are fed up. We’re thinking of writing a petition so that he’s replaced, if not dismissed by the chief executive officer (CEO). Please advise before we do anything. — Sea Lion.</i></b></p>
+<p class="p5">There are many things that could unite employees who think they must do something against a toxic boss. This is often done through a silent network forum, including meal breaks turning into therapy sessions. Outside of work, group chats light up with animated discussions, solidifying into a resolution that “something must be done.”</p>
+<p class="p7">Eventually, someone suggests petitioning the CEO to remove him. It sounds bold. It feels cathartic. It also sounds like justice. But is it the best option? The short answer is no, if you’re resorting to it as the first option.</p>
+<p class="p7">Don’t be trigger-happy. Writing a petition to the CEO is premature, risky, and surprisingly ineffective as many of them tend to protect their management team.</p>
+<p class="p7">When employees are unhappy, emotions run high. In that emotional state, a petition feels like strength in numbers. There’s unity in numbers. Unfortunately, many CEOs don’t always see it that way. Rather, they would look at a petition like a rebellion to be suppressed.</p>
+<p class="p7">Your CEO may think: How could I protect this manager who has consistently delivered extraordinary results? If that’s the case, your petition may quietly die at the risk of the signatories becoming visible and silently hunted by the manager.</p>
+<p class="p8"><b>EMOTION VERSUS DATA<br />
+</b>CEOs act on risk, performance, and data, not people’s emotions. The argument that the boss is toxic is emotionally true but operationally weak. They would want to hear objective data provided by an independent human resources (HR) department. They will ask:</p>
+<p class="p7">Would that result in a higher attrition for this department than others? Are employee engagement scores declining? Are targets being missed? Are customers complaining? Are safety, compliance, or ethical lines being crossed? In other words, CEOs want to see how behavior translates into business or governance impact.</p>
+<p class="p7">A boss who is unpleasant to workers but still delivers results will often be tolerated. One common mistake that employees make is attacking the manager instead of his behavior. “That boss is arrogant, abusive, and impossible to work with.” Those statements may be true, but they are subjective and easy to dismiss unless supported by data.</p>
+<p class="p7">What carries weight are patterns of behavior with actual complainants’ testimonies: Publicly shaming employees during meetings. Setting unrealistic deadlines that lead to burnout. Ignoring HR or safety protocols. Threatening “rebels” who raise valid concerns.</p>
+<p class="p7">Patterns suggest a systemic issue, not a personality clash.</p>
+<p class="p8"><b>EXHAUSTING OTHER REMEDIES<br />
+</b>Before employees consider a petition, they should ask a hard question: Have they fully availed of the existing grievance channels, if the employees are unionized? These usually include how HR has handled individual or multiple complaints.</p>
+<p class="p7">Also, what’s the result of the annual morale survey? What was done by the immediate boss of the manager, assuming the toxic boss is not reporting directly to the CEO?</p>
+<p class="p7">How about other options like the internal ombudsman office, ethics committee, or a whistleblower program, if any? Because the CEO can always ask: Why are you bothering me with this when there are other appeals mechanism available? If there are no clear answers, then your petition will be routinely ignored.</p>
+<p class="p7">After all, collective action doesn’t require a public petition. When multiple employee complaints are reported through proper channels, it sends a strong signal — it’s not an isolated grievance. It’s a leadership issue. Quiet consistency is more powerful than drastic, loud confrontation.</p>
+<p class="p8"><b>WHEN PETITIONING MAKES SENSE<br />
+</b><span class="s2">Of course, there are situations when a petition can be handled directly by the CEO. This includes the repeated failure of HR to resolve such cases, or if the available mechanism is not working to expectations. Even then, the goal should not be instant removal of the toxic boss. </span></p>
+<p class="p7">Rather, a more effective message is: “We are requesting CEO intervention to address behaviors that are harming people, their morale, and performance that could result in organizational risk.” That subtle shift allows top management to choose the corrective action like a reassignment or removal without anyone feeling publicly cornered.</p>
+<p class="p7">In conclusion, petitioning the CEO to take corrective action against a toxic boss is not wrong, if you’re not doing it as a knee-jerk reaction. Start with evidence. Individually, the complainant could silently raise the issue with the toxic boss. If warranted, use the available open-door system.</p>
+<p class="p7"><span class="s3">Focus on logical and systematic impact. Escalate without emotion. And when removal becomes necessary, it should look less like a revolt — and more like a responsible leadership correction that redounds to the benefit of the organization.</span></p>
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+<p class="p9">Consult your workplace issues with Rey Elbo for free. E-mail <a href="mailto:elbonomics@gmail.com"><strong>elbonomics@gmail.com</strong></a> or DM Facebook, LinkedIn, X or via <a href="https://reyelbo.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://reyelbo.com</b></a>. Anonymity is guaranteed, if necessary.</p>
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+		<title>Yuchengco firm’s Isabela solar farm starts exporting power to Luzon grid</title>
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+		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
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+		<category><![CDATA[Sheldeen Joy Talavera]]></category>
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+					<description><![CDATA[YUCHENGCO-LED Rizal Green Energy Corp. said the initial capacity from its solar farm in San Pablo, Isabela has started injecting electricity to the Luzon grid after securing approval from the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP). In a statement on Thursday, the company said that NGCP issued the provisional certificate of approval to connect [&#8230;]]]></description>
+										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p4">YUCHENGCO-LED Rizal Green Energy Corp. said the initial capacity from its solar farm in San Pablo, Isabela has started injecting electricity to the Luzon grid after securing approval from the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP).</p>
+<p class="p5">In a statement on Thursday, the company said that NGCP issued the provisional certificate of approval to connect the solar project’s Phase 2 with a capacity of 33.831 megawatt-direct current (MWdc).</p>
+<p class="p5">The plant completed its energization as a load facility in November.</p>
+<p class="p5">The company is expecting to energize remaining 6.006 MWdc “in the coming weeks,” along with its 25-MWdc Bugallon solar facility in Pangasinan.</p>
+<p class="p5">Rizal Green is a joint venture between Japan’s Taisei Corp. and PetroGreen Energy Corp., which is part of the Yuchengco Group of Companies.</p>
+<p class="p5">“Once energized, [PetroGreen] would have 263 MW of utility-scale operational renewable energy facilities,” said PetroGreen Vice-President Maria Victoria Olivar said.</p>
+<p class="p5">The Limbauan solar plant is the this facility of PetroGreen to add power supply to the grid after the 27MWdc Dagohoy solar farm in Bohol and the 19.6MWdc San Jose solar farm in Nueva Ecija.</p>
+<p class="p5">PetroGreen is the renewable energy arm of PetroEnergy, which is aiming to increase its generation capacity to 500 MW by 2029 from its current 145 MW. — <b>Sheldeen Joy Talavera</b></p>
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 <p>That same spirit of hands-on learning continues at INFINITY Science Center, the official visitor center of NASA Stennis. A new interactive <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/exhibit-puts-visitors-in-test-conductor-seat/">exhibit</a> has provided visitors a chance to become a test conductor and simulate RS-25 engine tests for the engines that will help power NASA’s Artemis missions.</p>
 
 
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 <p>Hancock County, where NASA Stennis is located, received five to seven inches of snow on Jan. 21, 2025, according to the National Weather Service. It marked the most snow Hancock County, Mississippi, has received in 61 years. The Dec. 31, 1963, snowfall holds the record at 10 inches of snow for Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.</p>
 
 
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These stocking stuffers, from binoculars to SD cards and equipment chargers, will boost their stargazing experience, and at $100 or under, won't break the bank.</p><p>Both Walmart and Amazon offer expedited shipping options in some areas, so you can, in theory, order these items as late as December 23, for delivery and/or pickup on Christmas Eve. But bear in mind, deliveries can be unexpectedly delayed, so it's wise to shop as early as you can.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-compact-binoculars"><span>Compact binoculars</span></h3><p>Compact binoculars are a boon for any stargazer. The models we've chosen are powerful enough and allow in enough light to make surveying the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/16149-night-sky.html">night sky</a> a breeze. Thanks to their size, they slip easily into any pocket, and they're light enough that children can use them, if you're buying for a younger space fan.</p><p>Simply take them out for a closer look at something, <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/55-earths-moon-formation-composition-and-orbit.html">the moon</a> for example, without needing to unpack a telescope. And if that object does prove of sufficient interest, you can then use a camera to capture it or a telescope to get even closer.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="45a69430-1b69-4590-8bed-5efda6e1b1a5">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756BXDTX" data-model-name="Occer 12x25 Compact Binoculars" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bujCAknT24h4tFs9zM4jpC.jpg' alt="Occer 12x25 compact binoculars on a white background"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for travel</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Occer</div>                                        <div class="featured__title"> 12x25</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>We rank these as the <a href="https://www.space.com/best-compact-binoculars#section-best-for-travel">best compact binoculars for travel</a>. They offer bright, sharp views and their size makes them especially ideal for children. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="c0914b9f-5241-460a-b353-b5f3460d33e7">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-UpClose-10x25-Binocular-71232/dp/B006ZN4SDG/" data-model-name="Celestron UpClose G2 10x25 Binoculars" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:56.29%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qvLE3XBTKivRBBKZLzpL94.jpg' alt="Celestron UpClose G2 10x25_Best compact binoculars"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best budget option</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Celestron </div>                                        <div class="featured__title">UpClose G2 10 x 25</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>These 10x binos' 15.8 twilight factor means they perform well in low light conditions, and at under $30 they're the <a href="https://www.space.com/best-compact-binoculars#section-best-budget-option">best budget compact binoculars</a> you can buy.  </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="665dff70-7e3d-4d07-acfd-128d38dadbb7">            <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-16730-ACULON-8x21-Blue/dp/B085M4R91Z" data-model-name="Nikon Aculon T02 8x21 Binoculars" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:99.93%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MP7p2jS6yGUYAha7h68tX9.jpg' alt="Stock image of the Nikon Aculon binoculars on a white background"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for portability</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Nikon</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">Aculon T02 8x21</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Available in a range of stylish colors, these are our <a href="https://www.space.com/best-compact-binoculars#section-best-for-portability">best binoculars for portability</a>. They boast excellent views and a super-accurate focuser. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-headlamps"><span>Headlamps</span></h3><p>The <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/best-flashlights-stargazing">best flashlights</a> are all well and good, but when you're setting up a telescope or carrying your camera equipment to one of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/best-locations-for-astrophotography-and-skywatching">best locations for astrophotography and skywatching</a>, you'll want your hands free.</p><p>That's where headlamps come in. They'll light the way to your destination, illuminate your skywatching spot and if you do drop something, a quick glance down will let you find it, all without having to fumble around for a flashlight.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="94bc83d4-944b-47c5-9d09-148852ab8ddd">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nitecore-NU31-Headlamp-Rechargeable-Organizer/dp/B0C1TLT1D8?th=1" data-model-name="Nitecore NU31 550 Lumen LED Rechargeable Headlamp" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HAZqPrDFvYzP3zq46LiUr7.jpg' alt="Stock photo of the"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for brightness</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Nitecore</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">NU31 550 Lumen</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>The NU31 isn't just our <a href="https://www.space.com/best-headlamps#section-best-headlamp-for-brightness">best headlamp for brightness</a>, it's stylish and seriously durable too. 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That's where power banks come in; slip one in your pocket and, if the worst happens, you can charge your device on the go.</p><p>We've picked out several power banks, including two 3-in-1s. These not only provide power, they also act as a flashlight and hand warmer. That last function may sound like a luxury but, believe us, when you're standing around in the middle of nowhere, waiting for the clouds to clear, you'll be eternally grateful to whoever gave you that particular gift.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="0d78571f-2ac2-4f97-9327-12c7805d7d58">            <a href="https://www.shopmoment.com/products/biolite-charge-fast-portable-charger-80?variant=49683661226299&irclickid=Vk1VqMVofxycWw93380QBzICUkpQg-0VV36fxs0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&partner_id=221109&timestamp=1765748995710" data-model-name="BioLite Charge PD 80" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vh6SHq8Ua3rkp8LCGXMW8D.jpg' alt="Biolite Charge 80 PD power banks on a white background."><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for portability</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>BioLite</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">Charge 80 PD</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>A single-function device, we think the BioLite Charge 80 PD is the <a href="https://www.space.com/best-power-banks#section-best-for-portability">best powerbank for portability</a>. It's rugged, durable and reliable, with a huge 20,000mAH capacity. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="ff34d7a4-787d-4b8d-a6e2-f568d3879a6a">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJQ7F16T?tag=georiot-us-default-20&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=space-us-6913281557762480449-20&geniuslink=true" data-model-name="UGREEN Nexode 25000mAh Power Bank (200W)" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZytmYKMa6HbAYBrWngffn.jpg' alt="Review photo of the"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for in the car</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>UGREEN </div>                                        <div class="featured__title">Nexode Power Bank 25000mAh</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>The <a href="https://www.space.com/best-power-banks#section-best-for-keeping-in-your-car">best powerbank for in your car</a>, this sleek and stylish charging pack has serious business written all over it. It can charge three devices at once and is FAA carry-on compliant to boot. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="c09150f9-1d32-4727-8d09-72a15ac7c32a">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Rechargeable-Hand-Warmer-Single/dp/B07Z362CN7/" data-model-name="3-in-1 electronic rechargeable hand warmer" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aeWgNB2sdqLXx4oqXU7ARZ.jpg' alt="An orange and black Muddy Hand Warmer. "></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Muddy</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">3-in-1 electronic rechargeable hand warmer</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>A real space-saver, this Muddy powerbank doesn't just charge your equipment, it has a built-in flashlight, and it's a hand warmer, so it can keep you toasty as you wait for that perfect shot. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="9f22f076-8827-4772-9388-480e0734d69c">            <a href="https://www.rei.com/product/215378/zippo-heatbank-6-pro-hand-warmer-and-power-bank" data-model-name="HeatBank 6 Pro rechargeable hand warmer" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LZKQ5QGUepbAj6u3YJLjLA.jpg' alt="A Zippo HeatBank 6 Pro rechargeable hand warmer, a grey and black object, against a white background. "></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Zippo </div>                                        <div class="featured__title">HeatBank 6 Pro rechargeable hand warmer</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Available in several colors, this sleek but rugged powerbank is a flashlight, hand warmer and charger in one. It has three heat settings and will keep you warm for up to six hours. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-sd-cards"><span>SD cards</span></h3><p>SD cards are an often overlooked piece of astrophotography equipment, but they're crucial for storing the images you capture. You can never have too many, and not just because some of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/best-cameras-for-astrophotography">best astrophotography cameras</a> have two SD slots. The more cards you have and the larger they are (especially if you're shooting in RAW), the longer you can shoot for.</p><p>We've picked out three quality SD cards, from trusted manufacturers. They're all sold and shipped by reputable companies so you don't need to worry about getting a counterfeit, which is a risk with some shadier sellers. Whichever one of these cards you buy, your gift is sure to be appreciated.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="2402a698-8025-46a7-820d-44c4ab9ec5bc">            <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1692696-REG/sandisk_sdsdxxd_128g_ancin_128gb_extreme_pro_uhs_i.html" data-model-name="128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ycmY5ukpmPiFiQffm95odH.jpg' alt="A 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card on a white background. "></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>SanDisk</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>One of the most trusted brands in memory storage, SanDisk's products are seriously reliable, and this Extreme PRO<strong> </strong>UHS-I SDXC comes with a limited lifetime warranty. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="09599ca7-348f-487f-a36a-fcbcca952580">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Professional-Photographer-Videographer-LSDSIPR128G-BNNNU/dp/B0CCSZ3D8M/" data-model-name="128GB Professional SILVER PRO SD Card" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nmhWzhGp9cBXdgHL7mkayh.jpg' alt="A Lexar 128GB Professional SILVER PRO SD Card on a white background. "></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Lexar </div>                                        <div class="featured__title">128GB Professional SILVER PRO SD Card</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>This card's 280 MB/s read speed means you won't have to hang around waiting to transfer your photographs to PC for editing.  </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="8e315821-0d49-4993-a0a7-a940df7eecce">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Professional-Photographer-Videographer-LSDSIPR128G-BNNNU/dp/B0D4C9QL28/?th=1" data-model-name="256GB Professional Silver SD Card" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/amK779YsNkiYr3Tvn2orNT.jpg' alt="A  Lexar 256GB Professional Silver SD Card on a whit"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Lexar</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">256GB Professional Silver SD Card</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>With a 140MB/s write speed, this Lexar 256GB Professional Silver SD Card is capable of capturing burst shots and 4K 60FPS UHD video, camera permitting. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><ul><li><em><strong>Looking for more gifts? We've got you covered with reviews and rankings of the </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html"><em><strong>best telescopes</strong></em></a><em><strong>, </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/26021-best-binoculars.html"><em><strong>binoculars</strong></em></a><em><strong>, </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/best-star-projectors"><em><strong>star projectors</strong></em></a><em><strong>, </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/best-cameras"><em><strong>cameras</strong></em></a><em><strong>, </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/best-drones"><em><strong>drones</strong></em></a><em><strong>, </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/38810-best-lego-deals.html"><em><strong>Lego</strong></em></a><em><strong>, </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/streaming-deals-guide"><em><strong>streaming</strong></em></a><em><strong> and more.</strong></em></li></ul> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                             <title><![CDATA[ Could the Star of Bethlehem have actually been a comet? ]]></title>
                                                                                                 <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Could the Star of Bethlehem, which guided the 'three wise men' to the infant Jesus in the Christian Bible, have been a comet that came as close to the Earth as the moon?</p><p>That's the remarkable hypothesis from Mark Matney, a planetary scientist in NASA's<a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/11089-nasa-space-junk-orbital-debris.html"><u> Orbital Debris Program</u></a> Office by day and a self-declared Christmas junkie. "I love Christmas," Matney told Space.com. "I love Christmas music, I love Christmas decorations — I love the whole thing!"</p><p>It was this love of Christmas, expressed in a festive show at the planetarium that Matney worked at when he was in college, that inspired his interest in the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/star-of-bethlehem"><u>Star of Bethlehem</u></a>. A <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_2:9" target="_blank"><u>passage in the Bible's Book of Matthew</u></a> describes how the star went before the wise men — known as 'magi', who were probably astrologers looking for signs in the sky — and stood over Bethlehem. The planetarium show suggested that no known astronomical event behaves in this bizarre way, but rather than accept that, Matney saw it as a challenge. "I remember sitting there and thinking, I can think of one thing that can behave that way," he recalled.</p><div class="jwplayer__widthsetter">    <div class="jwplayer__wrapper">        <div id="futr_botr_JOGpz5Qn_bQHItauA_div"            class="future__jwplayer"            data-player-id="bQHItauA"            data-playlist-id="JOGpz5Qn">            <div id="botr_JOGpz5Qn_bQHItauA_div"></div>        </div>    </div></div><p>For Matney, there are three ways to look at the story of the Star of Bethlehem. One, which is how those of a religious leaning might see it, is as a miraculous, divine event, the archangel Gabriel shining the way towards the baby Jesus.</p><p>Another, more cynical, view is to believe the whole story to be a myth, at best perhaps a misrepresentation or embellishment. If the Star of Bethlehem was either of these two things, then there's no point in looking for a scientific explanation.</p><p>On the other hand, the third way of looking at it is as a real astronomical event. Over the years, astronomers have suggested everything from a conjunction of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/7-jupiter-largest-planet-solar-system.html"><u>Jupiter</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/48-saturn-the-solar-systems-major-ring-bearer.html"><u>Saturn</u></a> to a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/6638-supernova.html"><u>supernova</u></a> and, yes, a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/comets.html"><u>comet</u></a>.</p><p>The problem with all previous astronomical explanations, says Matney, is that "objects in the sky, whether it be the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/58-the-sun-formation-facts-and-characteristics.html"><u>sun</u></a>, <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/55-earths-moon-formation-composition-and-orbit.html"><u>moon</u></a>, <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/25986-planet-definition.html"><u>planets</u></a>, ordinary <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/57-stars-formation-classification-and-constellations.html"><u>stars</u></a> or normal comets, rise in the east and set in the west, they don't go before you and hover over a location."</p><p>However, Matney realized that if an object came close enough, at just the right time, moving in just the right direction at just the right speed through the sky, then it could appear to do these things.</p><p>"I came up with the idea of temporary geosynchronous motion," said Matney. "It has to be just right, but in principle it can happen."</p><h2 id="the-chinese-comet-of-5-bce-2">The Chinese comet of 5 BCE</h2><p>Matney filed his idea away in the back of his brain, until later when he learned that Chinese astrologers (astronomers and astrologers back then were synonymous) had seen a bright comet in 5 BCE, which is believed to be the year that Jesus was born.</p><p>The recorded observations of the comet are not sufficient to chart its exact orbit, but instead its measured positions in the sky could belong to a range of possible orbits. By running numerical simulations describing all these possible orbits, Matney found a subset of orbits that would have brought the comet close to Earth, and one possible orbit where it would have been close as Earth's moon.</p><p>Matney isn't saying that the comet definitely came that close — it's just one of a number of possible orbits the comet could have had. Had it done so, however, it could be a tantalizing explanation for the Star of Bethlehem, explaining a great many things.</p><p>The Christmas festivities tell us that Jesus was born on Dec. 25, but theologians and historians aren't actually sure of his birth date. However, the Chinese comet was discovered in mid-March, 5 BCE and, in the possible orbit flagged as being of interest to the Star of Bethlehem story, it would have reached its closest point to Earth on June 8 that year.</p><p>This doesn't necessarily mean that Jesus was born in June either; it's also not clear how long after Jesus' birth the magi were said to have visited him. We do know that when Herod later learned of Jesus' birth, he ordered all infant boys under the age of two to be killed, adding more uncertainty to when Jesus was born.</p><h2 id="unusual-behavior-at-the-comet-s-closest-approach-2">Unusual behavior at the comet's closest approach</h2><p>Regardless, the comet would have continued along its orbit unperturbed by what was happening on Earth. In the possible orbit of interest discovered by Matney, the comet's closest approach to Earth would have been at a distance of 241,685 miles (388,954 kilometers). This would have been closer to Earth than any other comet in recorded history, so close that Earth itself would have been encased in the comet's coma, its expansive halo of dust around its icy nucleus.</p><p>As the comet neared its closest approach, its direction of origin would have meant that its motion in the sky began to accelerate eastwards, not westwards, fast enough to begin to counter Earth's rotation in the opposite direction. Between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on the morning of June 8, as seen from the Jerusalem/Bethlehem area, this motion would have given the comet the illusion of remaining still in the daytime sky, as bright as the full moon and appearing to be above Bethlehem from the point of view of the magi.</p><p>Afterwards, the comet would have resumed westward motion on an orbit that would have seen it skim the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/17160-sun-atmosphere.html"><u>sun's corona</u></a>. We call such comets 'sungrazers' and the close encounter with the sun would have probably resulted in the comet breaking up and being destroyed.</p><p>That the comet would have been visible during the daytime, in its guise as the Star of Bethlehem, even solves a minor mystery of the Christmas story, according to Matney.</p><p>"All the Christmas cards have the magi on camels at night, but during those times people typically did not travel at night," he said, citing hazards such as unlit paths and the danger from robbers. "So the fact that this comet would have been visible in broad daylight makes sense to me, as they were more likely to have travelled during the day."</p><div class="jwplayer__widthsetter">    <div class="jwplayer__wrapper">        <div id="futr_botr_HV2sinAz_bQHItauA_div"            class="future__jwplayer"            data-player-id="bQHItauA"            data-playlist-id="HV2sinAz">            <div id="botr_HV2sinAz_bQHItauA_div"></div>        </div>    </div></div><h2 id="comets-omens-and-history-2">Comets, omens and history</h2><p>If Matney is right, why doesn't the Book of Matthew refer to a comet rather than a star? To the ancients, everything in the celestial sky barring the sun and the moon was a star. Planets were 'wandering stars', while comets were 'hairy stars' or 'broom stars' to the Chinese. And while comets are often seen as portents of doom, Matney explains that it's not as simple as that.</p><p>"Comet omens of that period are nuanced, but they were often omens of great change," said Matney. Often, it really depended on your point of view. Herod was very interested in the duration that the star was in the sky, and he would of course have seen the comet as a bad omen.</p><p>It seems that the Chinese were also influenced by the comet's presence in the sky. Although there's no record in their annals of the comet growing so bright as to rival the moon in the daytime sky, the comet seems to have affected the astrological reckoning surrounding the emperor of that time, Emperor Ai of the Han dynasty.</p><p>"The Chinese had periods in the Emperor's reign, and I'm not 100% sure of this, but according to my Chinese colleague, the Chinese temporarily changed the dating of these periods in part because of the comet," said Matney. "So it was enough that it got their attention."</p><p>Even so, it does seem like it would require a remarkable set of coincidences for the comet to have been the Star of Bethlehem, by being in the right direction, at the right time, moving at the right speed and at the right distance — a Goldilocks comet, if you will.</p><p>"It is a very unusual set of parameters," conceded Matney. "It had to come at the right time so that the right longitude could see it. Twelve hours sooner and it would have been on the other side of the world. But even though it is a highly unlikely set of circumstances, it's not out of the question. After all, every comet's orbit is a unique set of parameters."</p><p>Despite how rare it is for comets to come as close to the Earth as our moon — if Matney is right, this is the only comet in the past 2030 years — we have seen in the past decade that it is possible for a comet to sail close to a planet. In 2014, comet C/2013 A1 (Siding Spring) passed within 140,000 kilometers (87,000 miles) of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/47-mars-the-red-planet-fourth-planet-from-the-sun.html"><u>Mars</u></a>.</p><h2 id="searching-for-more-evidence-2">Searching for more evidence</h2><p>Such a close approach could have physically left its mark on Earth. As the comet's dusty coma would have swept across our planet, there would have been one heck of a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/meteor-showers-shooting-stars.html"><u>meteor shower</u></a> with its radiant in the constellation of Capricornus, the Sea Goat, and some of that cometary dust would have drifted through the atmosphere and settled onto Earth, finding its way into sediment, just waiting to be found as a thin geological layer.</p><p>"There might be something in the ice cores, a sudden jump in cometary or meteoritic dust," said Matney. "I did look for something like that but didn't find anything obvious. Maybe someone who studies ice cores for a living can take a better look."</p><p>Another problem with Matney's hypothesis is that other than the short section in the Book of Matthew, which is believed to have been written after 70 AD, the only other source of information regarding the comet and its possible link with the Star of Bethlehem is the Chinese observations of the comet. If anyone else did see the star, they didn't leave any records — or at least, no records that have survived across the millennia since. Still, Matney is hopeful that something else might yet turn up.</p><p>"The weakest link in my story is that we don't have other records, which is why I'm still on the lookout for some untapped historical or archaeological source that might provide more clues," he said.</p><p>Matney is not claiming his hypothesis to be the final solution to the mystery of the Star of Bethlehem. "I have no proof that the comet came that close, I just show that it could have," he said. "Unless we can turn over more records from the first century AD that can help us pinpoint the comet's orbit, it will stay in the realm of speculation."</p><p>We might never know what the Star of Bethlehem was, or even if there was a star at all. Matney's motivation was just to show that no matter how rare it might be, there is an astronomical event that in principle could behave like the Star of Bethlehem is reported to have behaved.</p><p>It's ironic; were a comet to come that close today, there'd probably be panic about it possibly crashing into Earth, but a little over 2,000 years ago, it might have been seen as the rise of a new king, the birth of a savior and the dawn of a new religion.</p><p>Matney's research into the Star of Bethlehem and the comet hypothesis was published on Dec. 3 in the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://britastro.org/journal_contents_ite/the-star-that-stopped-the-star-of-bethlehem-the-comet-of-5-bce" target="_blank"><u>Journal of the British Astronomical Association</u></a>.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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-                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>In late November, Hayli Gubbi erupted explosively, sending a towering plume of ash and volcanic gases high into the atmosphere. The <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/nasa-satellites-track-california-wildfire-smoke-damage-2020.html"><u>MODIS instrument</u></a> on NASA's <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/39566-earth-observing-system.html"><u>Aqua satellite</u></a> captured the dramatic scene just four hours after the eruption began. The plume reached roughly 9 miles (15 kilometers) above sea level, drifting northeast across multiple countries and eventually <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/hayli-gubbis-explosive-first-impression/" target="_blank"><u>disrupting flights</u></a> as far away as India.</p><h2 id="what-is-it-12">What is it?</h2><p>Northern Ethiopia's Danakil (<a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/astronomy/asteroids/from-afar-to-olduvai-asteroid-donaldjohansons-landmarks-get-names-tied-to-human-origins"><u>Afar</u></a>) Depression, near where the Hayli Gubbi volcano is located, is considered one of the most volcanically active and geologically dynamic places on Earth. Here, the African and Arabian <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/earth-cracks-plate-tectonics-origin-explained.html"><u>tectonic plates</u></a> are slowly pulling apart, thinning Earth's crust and allowing magma to rise close to the surface. The region hosts a chain of shield volcanoes, broad mountains built by fluid magma, which includes Hayli Gubbi.</p><p>Because of its remoteness, volcanic activity in the Danakil region often goes undocumented. Estimates suggest its last major activity could have occurred thousands of years ago — or perhaps only centuries, a sign of how little this environment has been studied directly.</p><h2 id="where-is-it-12">Where is it?</h2><p>This image was taken in <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/low-earth-orbit"><u>low Earth orbit</u></a> above the Danakil region of Ethiopia.</p><div class="inlinegallery  carousel-layout"><div class="inlinegallery-wrap" style="display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;"><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 1 of 3</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:720px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:66.67%;"><img id="Zgu63Z5uuwrGERrS89hAm6" name="ethiopia_hayligubbi_amo_20251115" alt="An image of Ethiopia from space." src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zgu63Z5uuwrGERrS89hAm6.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="720" height="480" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="caption-text">A before picture of the Danakil region </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using MODIS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview, and Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. )</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 2 of 3</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="N9Sat5qEeU6ween9Wo7suJ" name="ethiopia_hayligubbi_amo_20251123" alt="An image of Earth from space, showing Ethiopia and the Middle East covered with brown and gray streaks of ash" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N9Sat5qEeU6ween9Wo7suJ.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="caption-text">The after picture of the Hayli Gubbi ash plume </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using MODIS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview, and Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. )</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 3 of 3</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:720px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:90.28%;"><img id="Gj6QcLSbCNkomvCj2wK4m6" name="ethiopia_hayligubbi_oli2_20251124" alt="An image of Ethiopia from space, showing a growing brown ash plume over the landscape" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gj6QcLSbCNkomvCj2wK4m6.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="720" height="650" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="caption-text">Another image of the Hayli Gubbi eruption and corresponding ash cloud </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using MODIS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview, and Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. )</span></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><h2 id="why-is-it-amazing-12">Why is it amazing?</h2><p>Because of its understudied status, Hayli Gubbi has no recorded eruptive history in the modern era. NASA's new satellite imagery now provides the first observational record of its activity, establishing a baseline for future monitoring and scientific analysis. Given the tectonic activity of the area, scientists can use <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launch-maxar-worldview-legion-5-6-satellites"><u>Earth-observing satellites</u></a> like Aqua to further study how plate tectonics affects Earth's volcanic activity, providing insights about these hard-to-reach areas.</p><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="cb01f8aa-d34a-4d52-8104-053c71e35921" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="The image shows the difference in temperature between the top of a hurricane and the bottom." data-dimension48="The image shows the difference in temperature between the top of a hurricane and the bottom." href="https://www.space.com/astronomy/earth/satellite-captures-destructive-power-of-hurricane-melissa-space-photo-of-the-day-for-nov-17-2025" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="y7g9urmGWSw8rHMhzaWfFR" name="Hurricane Melissa" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y7g9urmGWSw8rHMhzaWfFR.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p>The image shows the difference in temperature between the top of a hurricane and the bottom.</p></div><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="5753cc70-0b68-4a36-9e8d-adbf72b938cc" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="The images reveal the storm's incredible power and offer vital insights into how such hurricanes form." data-dimension48="The images reveal the storm's incredible power and offer vital insights into how such hurricanes form." href="https://www.space.com/astronomy/earth/peering-into-the-eye-of-hurricane-melissa-space-photo-of-the-day-for-oct-30-2025" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:4961px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.71%;"><img id="MYVnWHriMejuiLjC75yA9e" name="20251029_Eye Hurricane Melissa" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MYVnWHriMejuiLjC75yA9e.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="4961" height="3508" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p>The images reveal the storm's incredible power and offer vital insights into how such hurricanes form.</p></div><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="c93aa394-8ceb-4959-ad03-165069f79045" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="A powerful geomagnetic storm created a series of brilliant auroras recently for observers across North America." data-dimension48="A powerful geomagnetic storm created a series of brilliant auroras recently for observers across North America." href="https://www.space.com/stargazing/noaa-satellite-sees-glowing-auroras-from-orbit-space-photo-of-the-day-for-nov-14-2025" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="FoPhCTqxkWYvQxWkMrsDEV" name="G5pRqt1W0AAseCI" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FoPhCTqxkWYvQxWkMrsDEV.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p>A powerful geomagnetic storm created a series of brilliant auroras recently for observers across North America.</p></div><h2 id="want-to-learn-more-12">Want to learn more?</h2><p>You can learn more about <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/24839-satellites.html"><u>satellites</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/planetearth/volcano_science.html"><u>volcanoes.</u></a></p> ]]></dc:content>
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+                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best space stocking stuffers: Budget friendly Christmas gifts for stargazers and astrophotographers ]]></title>
+                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Shopping for space enthusiasts isn't easy, especially if they've already got a solid stargazing setup. Maybe they've spent thousands of dollars on one of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html">best telescopes</a> or <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/best-cameras-for-astrophotography">best cameras for astrophotography</a>, ready to snap <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/21702-sirius-brightest-star.html">Sirius</a> this December 25. Meanwhile, you're scratching your head, wondering what stocking stuffers you can buy them. That's where we can help.</p><p>We've rounded up a host of Christmas gift ideas that are bound to put a smile on any skywatcher or astrophotographer's face. These stocking stuffers, from binoculars to SD cards and equipment chargers, will boost their stargazing experience, and at $100 or under, won't break the bank.</p><p>Both Walmart and Amazon offer expedited shipping options in some areas, so you can, in theory, order these items as late as December 23, for delivery and/or pickup on Christmas Eve. But bear in mind, deliveries can be unexpectedly delayed, so it's wise to shop as early as you can.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-compact-binoculars"><span>Compact binoculars</span></h3><p>Compact binoculars are a boon for any stargazer. The models we've chosen are powerful enough and allow in enough light to make surveying the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/16149-night-sky.html">night sky</a> a breeze. Thanks to their size, they slip easily into any pocket, and they're light enough that children can use them, if you're buying for a younger space fan.</p><p>Simply take them out for a closer look at something, <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/55-earths-moon-formation-composition-and-orbit.html">the moon</a> for example, without needing to unpack a telescope. And if that object does prove of sufficient interest, you can then use a camera to capture it or a telescope to get even closer.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="45a69430-1b69-4590-8bed-5efda6e1b1a5">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756BXDTX" data-model-name="Occer 12x25 Compact Binoculars" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bujCAknT24h4tFs9zM4jpC.jpg' alt="Occer 12x25 compact binoculars on a white background"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for travel</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Occer</div>                                        <div class="featured__title"> 12x25</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>We rank these as the <a href="https://www.space.com/best-compact-binoculars#section-best-for-travel">best compact binoculars for travel</a>. They offer bright, sharp views and their size makes them especially ideal for children. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="c0914b9f-5241-460a-b353-b5f3460d33e7">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-UpClose-10x25-Binocular-71232/dp/B006ZN4SDG/" data-model-name="Celestron UpClose G2 10x25 Binoculars" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:56.29%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qvLE3XBTKivRBBKZLzpL94.jpg' alt="Celestron UpClose G2 10x25_Best compact binoculars"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best budget option</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Celestron </div>                                        <div class="featured__title">UpClose G2 10 x 25</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>These 10x binos' 15.8 twilight factor means they perform well in low light conditions, and at under $30 they're the <a href="https://www.space.com/best-compact-binoculars#section-best-budget-option">best budget compact binoculars</a> you can buy.  </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="665dff70-7e3d-4d07-acfd-128d38dadbb7">            <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-16730-ACULON-8x21-Blue/dp/B085M4R91Z" data-model-name="Nikon Aculon T02 8x21 Binoculars" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:99.93%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MP7p2jS6yGUYAha7h68tX9.jpg' alt="Stock image of the Nikon Aculon binoculars on a white background"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for portability</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Nikon</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">Aculon T02 8x21</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Available in a range of stylish colors, these are our <a href="https://www.space.com/best-compact-binoculars#section-best-for-portability">best binoculars for portability</a>. They boast excellent views and a super-accurate focuser. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-headlamps"><span>Headlamps</span></h3><p>The <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/best-flashlights-stargazing">best flashlights</a> are all well and good, but when you're setting up a telescope or carrying your camera equipment to one of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/best-locations-for-astrophotography-and-skywatching">best locations for astrophotography and skywatching</a>, you'll want your hands free.</p><p>That's where headlamps come in. They'll light the way to your destination, illuminate your skywatching spot and if you do drop something, a quick glance down will let you find it, all without having to fumble around for a flashlight.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="94bc83d4-944b-47c5-9d09-148852ab8ddd">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nitecore-NU31-Headlamp-Rechargeable-Organizer/dp/B0C1TLT1D8?th=1" data-model-name="Nitecore NU31 550 Lumen LED Rechargeable Headlamp" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HAZqPrDFvYzP3zq46LiUr7.jpg' alt="Stock photo of the"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for brightness</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Nitecore</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">NU31 550 Lumen</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>The NU31 isn't just our <a href="https://www.space.com/best-headlamps#section-best-headlamp-for-brightness">best headlamp for brightness</a>, it's stylish and seriously durable too. Plus, its USB-C port means you can recharge it with your phone charger.  </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="a2b68d43-45d3-49b9-bd4c-bced9db5cf98">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/OLIGHT-Headlamp-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Headlight/dp/B0BFZXDD73/" data-model-name="Perun 2 Mini 1100 Lumens " ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VYqJZ3xwyeN23WxSPcpiJ.jpg' alt="A OLIGHT Perun 2 Mini headlamp. "></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Olight</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">Perun 2 Mini 1100 Lumens </div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Like its big brother, which we think is the <a href="https://www.space.com/best-headlamps#section-best-multi-functional-headlamp">best multi-purpose headlamp</a>, the Perun 2 Mini isn't just a handy headlamp, you can detach the lamp part and use it as a handheld flashlight. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="afbec1b4-a55f-48b7-9bb0-5bf1b739b48f">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BH6Y9KS2" data-model-name="Biolite HeadLamp 425" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LtrprstMAVMiXMrqokzk78.jpg' alt="Stock photo of the"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for astro</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>BioLite </div>                                        <div class="featured__title">HeadLamp 425</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>We awarded this fantastic headlamp five stars in our <a href="https://www.space.com/biolite-headlamp-425-review">Biolite HeadLamp 425 review</a>, praising its astro-friendly features, comfort factor and overall ease of use. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-power-banks-and-3-in-1s"><span>Power banks and 3-in-1s</span></h3><p>What if you find yourself in the field, ready to observe or capture a stunning stellar event, and your battery indicator flashes low, whether that's a camera or one of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/best-smart-telescopes">best smart telescopes</a>? That's where power banks come in; slip one in your pocket and, if the worst happens, you can charge your device on the go.</p><p>We've picked out several power banks, including two 3-in-1s. These not only provide power, they also act as a flashlight and hand warmer. That last function may sound like a luxury but, believe us, when you're standing around in the middle of nowhere, waiting for the clouds to clear, you'll be eternally grateful to whoever gave you that particular gift.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="0d78571f-2ac2-4f97-9327-12c7805d7d58">            <a href="https://www.shopmoment.com/products/biolite-charge-fast-portable-charger-80?variant=49683661226299&irclickid=Vk1VqMVofxycWw93380QBzICUkpQg-0VV36fxs0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&partner_id=221109&timestamp=1765748995710" data-model-name="BioLite Charge PD 80" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vh6SHq8Ua3rkp8LCGXMW8D.jpg' alt="Biolite Charge 80 PD power banks on a white background."><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for portability</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>BioLite</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">Charge 80 PD</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>A single-function device, we think the BioLite Charge 80 PD is the <a href="https://www.space.com/best-power-banks#section-best-for-portability">best powerbank for portability</a>. It's rugged, durable and reliable, with a huge 20,000mAH capacity. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="ff34d7a4-787d-4b8d-a6e2-f568d3879a6a">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJQ7F16T?tag=georiot-us-default-20&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=space-us-6913281557762480449-20&geniuslink=true" data-model-name="UGREEN Nexode 25000mAh Power Bank (200W)" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZytmYKMa6HbAYBrWngffn.jpg' alt="Review photo of the"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for in the car</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>UGREEN </div>                                        <div class="featured__title">Nexode Power Bank 25000mAh</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>The <a href="https://www.space.com/best-power-banks#section-best-for-keeping-in-your-car">best powerbank for in your car</a>, this sleek and stylish charging pack has serious business written all over it. It can charge three devices at once and is FAA carry-on compliant to boot. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="c09150f9-1d32-4727-8d09-72a15ac7c32a">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Rechargeable-Hand-Warmer-Single/dp/B07Z362CN7/" data-model-name="3-in-1 electronic rechargeable hand warmer" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aeWgNB2sdqLXx4oqXU7ARZ.jpg' alt="An orange and black Muddy Hand Warmer. "></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Muddy</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">3-in-1 electronic rechargeable hand warmer</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>A real space-saver, this Muddy powerbank doesn't just charge your equipment, it has a built-in flashlight, and it's a hand warmer, so it can keep you toasty as you wait for that perfect shot. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="9f22f076-8827-4772-9388-480e0734d69c">            <a href="https://www.rei.com/product/215378/zippo-heatbank-6-pro-hand-warmer-and-power-bank" data-model-name="HeatBank 6 Pro rechargeable hand warmer" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LZKQ5QGUepbAj6u3YJLjLA.jpg' alt="A Zippo HeatBank 6 Pro rechargeable hand warmer, a grey and black object, against a white background. 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You can never have too many, and not just because some of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/best-cameras-for-astrophotography">best astrophotography cameras</a> have two SD slots. The more cards you have and the larger they are (especially if you're shooting in RAW), the longer you can shoot for.</p><p>We've picked out three quality SD cards, from trusted manufacturers. They're all sold and shipped by reputable companies so you don't need to worry about getting a counterfeit, which is a risk with some shadier sellers. Whichever one of these cards you buy, your gift is sure to be appreciated.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="2402a698-8025-46a7-820d-44c4ab9ec5bc">            <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1692696-REG/sandisk_sdsdxxd_128g_ancin_128gb_extreme_pro_uhs_i.html" data-model-name="128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ycmY5ukpmPiFiQffm95odH.jpg' alt="A 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card on a white background. 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We've got you covered with reviews and rankings of the </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html"><em><strong>best telescopes</strong></em></a><em><strong>, </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/26021-best-binoculars.html"><em><strong>binoculars</strong></em></a><em><strong>, </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/best-star-projectors"><em><strong>star projectors</strong></em></a><em><strong>, </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/best-cameras"><em><strong>cameras</strong></em></a><em><strong>, </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/best-drones"><em><strong>drones</strong></em></a><em><strong>, </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/38810-best-lego-deals.html"><em><strong>Lego</strong></em></a><em><strong>, </strong></em><a href="https://www.space.com/streaming-deals-guide"><em><strong>streaming</strong></em></a><em><strong> and more.</strong></em></li></ul> ]]></dc:content>
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-                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kenna Hughes-Castleberry ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N9Sat5qEeU6ween9Wo7suJ-1280-80.jpg">
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+                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris McMullen ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rE4etbLAjhMXbGmhwvQXpf-1280-80.jpg">
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+                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Satellite watches volcano spew ash over Middle East | Space photo of the day for Dec. 16, 2025 ]]></title>
+                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>In late November, Hayli Gubbi erupted explosively, sending a towering plume of ash and volcanic gases high into the atmosphere. The <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/nasa-satellites-track-california-wildfire-smoke-damage-2020.html"><u>MODIS instrument</u></a> on NASA's <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/39566-earth-observing-system.html"><u>Aqua satellite</u></a> captured the dramatic scene just four hours after the eruption began. The plume reached roughly 9 miles (15 kilometers) above sea level, drifting northeast across multiple countries and eventually <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/hayli-gubbis-explosive-first-impression/" target="_blank"><u>disrupting flights</u></a> as far away as India.</p><h2 id="what-is-it-12">What is it?</h2><p>Northern Ethiopia's Danakil (<a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/astronomy/asteroids/from-afar-to-olduvai-asteroid-donaldjohansons-landmarks-get-names-tied-to-human-origins"><u>Afar</u></a>) Depression, near where the Hayli Gubbi volcano is located, is considered one of the most volcanically active and geologically dynamic places on Earth. Here, the African and Arabian <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/earth-cracks-plate-tectonics-origin-explained.html"><u>tectonic plates</u></a> are slowly pulling apart, thinning Earth's crust and allowing magma to rise close to the surface. The region hosts a chain of shield volcanoes, broad mountains built by fluid magma, which includes Hayli Gubbi.</p><p>Because of its remoteness, volcanic activity in the Danakil region often goes undocumented. Estimates suggest its last major activity could have occurred thousands of years ago — or perhaps only centuries, a sign of how little this environment has been studied directly.</p><h2 id="where-is-it-12">Where is it?</h2><p>This image was taken in <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/low-earth-orbit"><u>low Earth orbit</u></a> above the Danakil region of Ethiopia.</p><div class="inlinegallery  carousel-layout"><div class="inlinegallery-wrap" style="display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;"><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 1 of 3</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:720px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:66.67%;"><img id="Zgu63Z5uuwrGERrS89hAm6" name="ethiopia_hayligubbi_amo_20251115" alt="An image of Ethiopia from space." src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zgu63Z5uuwrGERrS89hAm6.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="720" height="480" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="caption-text">A before picture of the Danakil region </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using MODIS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview, and Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. )</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 2 of 3</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="N9Sat5qEeU6ween9Wo7suJ" name="ethiopia_hayligubbi_amo_20251123" alt="An image of Earth from space, showing Ethiopia and the Middle East covered with brown and gray streaks of ash" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N9Sat5qEeU6ween9Wo7suJ.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="caption-text">The after picture of the Hayli Gubbi ash plume </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using MODIS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview, and Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. )</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 3 of 3</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:720px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:90.28%;"><img id="Gj6QcLSbCNkomvCj2wK4m6" name="ethiopia_hayligubbi_oli2_20251124" alt="An image of Ethiopia from space, showing a growing brown ash plume over the landscape" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gj6QcLSbCNkomvCj2wK4m6.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="720" height="650" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="caption-text">Another image of the Hayli Gubbi eruption and corresponding ash cloud </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using MODIS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview, and Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. )</span></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><h2 id="why-is-it-amazing-12">Why is it amazing?</h2><p>Because of its understudied status, Hayli Gubbi has no recorded eruptive history in the modern era. NASA's new satellite imagery now provides the first observational record of its activity, establishing a baseline for future monitoring and scientific analysis. Given the tectonic activity of the area, scientists can use <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launch-maxar-worldview-legion-5-6-satellites"><u>Earth-observing satellites</u></a> like Aqua to further study how plate tectonics affects Earth's volcanic activity, providing insights about these hard-to-reach areas.</p><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="cb01f8aa-d34a-4d52-8104-053c71e35921" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="The image shows the difference in temperature between the top of a hurricane and the bottom." data-dimension48="The image shows the difference in temperature between the top of a hurricane and the bottom." href="https://www.space.com/astronomy/earth/satellite-captures-destructive-power-of-hurricane-melissa-space-photo-of-the-day-for-nov-17-2025" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="y7g9urmGWSw8rHMhzaWfFR" name="Hurricane Melissa" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y7g9urmGWSw8rHMhzaWfFR.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p>The image shows the difference in temperature between the top of a hurricane and the bottom.</p></div><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="5753cc70-0b68-4a36-9e8d-adbf72b938cc" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="The images reveal the storm's incredible power and offer vital insights into how such hurricanes form." data-dimension48="The images reveal the storm's incredible power and offer vital insights into how such hurricanes form." href="https://www.space.com/astronomy/earth/peering-into-the-eye-of-hurricane-melissa-space-photo-of-the-day-for-oct-30-2025" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:4961px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.71%;"><img id="MYVnWHriMejuiLjC75yA9e" name="20251029_Eye Hurricane Melissa" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MYVnWHriMejuiLjC75yA9e.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="4961" height="3508" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p>The images reveal the storm's incredible power and offer vital insights into how such hurricanes form.</p></div><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="c93aa394-8ceb-4959-ad03-165069f79045" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="A powerful geomagnetic storm created a series of brilliant auroras recently for observers across North America." data-dimension48="A powerful geomagnetic storm created a series of brilliant auroras recently for observers across North America." href="https://www.space.com/stargazing/noaa-satellite-sees-glowing-auroras-from-orbit-space-photo-of-the-day-for-nov-14-2025" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="FoPhCTqxkWYvQxWkMrsDEV" name="G5pRqt1W0AAseCI" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FoPhCTqxkWYvQxWkMrsDEV.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p>A powerful geomagnetic storm created a series of brilliant auroras recently for observers across North America.</p></div><h2 id="want-to-learn-more-12">Want to learn more?</h2><p>You can learn more about <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/24839-satellites.html"><u>satellites</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/planetearth/volcano_science.html"><u>volcanoes.</u></a></p> ]]></dc:content>
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+                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kenna Hughes-Castleberry ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N9Sat5qEeU6ween9Wo7suJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                             <title><![CDATA[ Strange structures of space: a weird quiz ]]></title>
                                                                                                 <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Space is full of wonders, but some celestial structures defy explanation. From vast rings that encircle stars to mysterious <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/the-universe/cosmic-voids-may-explain-the-universes-acceleration-without-dark-energy"><u>voids</u></a> that seem to swallow light, the cosmos is a playground for the bizarre.</p><p>Scientists have spotted formations that challenge our understanding of physics, and theorists have dreamed up megastructures that could power entire civilizations.</p><p>This crossword quiz explores the weirdest of the weird, real astronomical anomalies, speculative alien engineering, and everything in between.</p><div class="jwplayer__widthsetter">    <div class="jwplayer__wrapper">        <div id="futr_botr_JNE1dJmT_ANn1bv7q_div"            class="future__jwplayer"            data-player-id="ANn1bv7q"            data-playlist-id="JNE1dJmT">            <div id="botr_JNE1dJmT_ANn1bv7q_div"></div>        </div>    </div></div><p>Whether it's a hexagon on <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.space.com/48-saturn-the-solar-systems-major-ring-bearer.html"><u>Saturn</u></a> or a star that dims like clockwork, each clue will test your knowledge of the universe's strangest sights.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you score!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-XZB1bX"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/XZB1bX.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>

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research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.</description><category>Politics</category><category>Politics / Politics News</category><media:keywords>Inner Loop, politics, Social Media, influencers</media:keywords><dc:creator>David Gilbert</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Inner Loop</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6941d305dc77ec29145147c1/master/pass/politics_social_media_creators_right_wing.jpg" width="3644" height="2446"/></item><item><title>16 Best Food Gifts, as Tested by Our Tastebuds (2025)</title><link>https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-food-gifts/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681531b59c460cecc5771650</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:36:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Buying Guides</category><category>Gear / Products / Kitchen</category><media:keywords>Shopping, buying guides, Food and Drink, kitchen, cooking</media:keywords><dc:creator>Louryn Strampe</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Sink Your Teeth In</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6941c7a78ea55d4c66f921bc/master/pass/Best%20Food%20Gifts%20Update%20top%20art%20122025%20SOURCE%20Milk%20Bar_Olivieri%201882_Rubirosa.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>17 Best Stocking Stuffers (2025): Unique and Unconventional</title><link>https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-stocking-stuffers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671bcf6b65121b8b5d058224</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:09:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Start off on the right foot (and buy the grown-ups some time to make coffee) with these excellent, tiny gifts.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Buying Guides</category><media:keywords>buying guides, Shopping, gifts, gift guides</media:keywords><dc:creator>Louryn Strampe</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Gift Guide</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6941bd6e58bc14b2ae469ba1/master/pass/Best%20Stocking%20Stuffers%20Update%20top%20art%20122025%20SOURCE%20Amazon_Target.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>How to Watch the Final Meteor Shower of 2025</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-the-ursids-meteor-shower/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67470043657701f6600cac15</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Conditions in the US should be perfect for the final meteor shower of 2025, with no moonlight present to interfere with spotting shooting stars.</description><category>Science</category><category>Science / Space</category><media:keywords>science, space, Astronomy</media:keywords><dc:creator>Gretchen Rundorff</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Shooting Stars</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/674705ece62bfbd1626a1416/master/pass/GettyImages-1293014500.jpg" width="864" height="576"/></item><item><title>People Are Paying to Get Their Chatbots High on ‘Drugs’</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/people-are-paying-to-get-their-chatbots-high-on-drugs/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6908fa4deed79612c1b038a8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT.</description><category>Culture</category><category>Culture / Digital Culture</category><media:keywords>chatbots, drugs, ChatGPT, Discord, machine learning</media:keywords><dc:creator>Mattha Busby</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Stoner Logic</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/690aaafb43f5b613c5d84033/master/pass/culture_chatbot_drugs.gif" width="800" height="450"/></item><item><title>Apple Engineers Are Inspecting Bacon Packaging to Help Level Up US Manufacturers</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/apple-manufacturing-academy-michigan/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6939bb2295bd47f68db094a0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Initial participants in the new Apple Manufacturing Academy tell WIRED that the tech giant’s surprising frankness and hands-on support are already benefiting their bottom lines.</description><category>Business</category><category>Business / Big Tech</category><media:keywords>apple, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, computer vision, education</media:keywords><dc:creator>Paresh Dave</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>American Made</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/694032509989398f17e1e946/master/pass/8.20.25_AppleManufacturingAcademy.jpg" width="2400" height="1601"/></item><item><title>Former Neuralink Exec Launches Organ Preservation Effort</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/a-brain-computer-interface-company-is-getting-into-organ-preservation/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69417efdc6ba1076ad102d9f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:15:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Science Corporation, founded by Neuralink’s first president, Max Hodak, has unveiled a prototype machine to extend the life of organs for longer periods.</description><category>Science</category><category>Science / Biotech</category><media:keywords>health, biotech, brain-computer interfaces, organ transplants</media:keywords><dc:creator>Emily Mullin</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Life Support</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/694180f0eeab4b8c7b3a6dbb/master/pass/Vessel3.jpeg" width="1228" height="1216"/></item><item><title>DEI Died This Year. Maybe It Was Supposed To</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/dei-died-this-year-maybe-it-was-supposed-to/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692dd66c85bfdf284befa044</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>I’m a Black staffer at WIRED. My position feels more precarious than ever. There’s a reason for that.</description><category>The Big Story</category><category>Culture / Books</category><category>Culture / Digital Culture</category><media:keywords>longreads, race, diversity, Donald Trump, National Affairs, politics</media:keywords><dc:creator>Jason Parham</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Fireable Offense</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/693ccabab63d46bdde86ae96/master/pass/PRIMARY-WIRED%20DEI.jpg" width="2500" height="2500"/></item><item><title>Tuft &amp; Needle Is Offering a Free Pillow Set With Mattress Purchase</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/tuft-and-needle-pillow-deal-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941714eef537c700b725050</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:32:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Get nearly everything you need to prep your guest room ahead of the holidays.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Deals</category><category>Gear / Products / Home</category><media:keywords>Deals, Shopping, online shopping, holidays, Sleep, mattresses</media:keywords><dc:creator>Julia Forbes</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Deals</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/682ba645d767a7c6c9783f5b/master/pass/Tuft-and-Needle_1.png" width="2400" height="1800"/></item><item><title>Microsoft Will Finally Kill an Encryption Cipher That Enabled a Decade of Windows Hacks</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-will-finally-kill-an-encryption-cipher-that-enabled-a-decade-of-windows-hacks/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941d32291ee19520c4c54f7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>The weak RC4 for administrative authentication has been a hacker holy grail for decades.</description><category>Security</category><category>Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks</category><category>Security / Security News</category><media:keywords>Ars Technica, Windows, Microsoft, hacks, cybersecurity, security, vulnerabilities, encryption</media:keywords><dc:creator>Dan Goodin, Ars Technica</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>At Long Last</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6941e0f0407ac71425aff90b/master/pass/sec-windows-hack-2239565039.jpg" width="2400" height="2400"/></item><item><title>Therabody Promo Codes: 50% Off | December 2025</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/therabody-promo-code/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674632f1989e3c09f802f92c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 50% off other great deals.</description><category>Gear</category><media:keywords>coupons, Shopping</media:keywords><dc:creator>Molly Higgins</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Coupons</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/66ea076ea8e714f02ce0d63e/master/pass/WIRED-Coupons-15.jpg" width="1734" height="1300"/></item><item><title>Jaguar Type 00 EV First Ride: It Still Looks Odd, but It’s Seriously Quick</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/jaguar-type-00-ev-first-ride-it-still-looks-odd-but-it-is-seriously-quick/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69413d02dacb79584530b432</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>We took a hair-raising trip around a track in the final four-door GT version of Jaguar’s polarizing relaunch concept car. It just might be good enough to end the British brand’s abysmal run of luck.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Gear News and Events</category><media:keywords>Electric Vehicles, EVs and Hybrids, cars, Concept Cars</media:keywords><dc:creator>Jeremy White</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>First Ride</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/694145f8d9b07d4c1f59f641/master/pass/VVIP%20Dec%2025%20STOCK%204.jpg" width="6000" height="4000"/></item><item><title>The Best Streaming Bundles and Streaming Deals of December 2025</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/best-streaming-deals-and-streaming-bundles/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694074197656a254331c40ba</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:19:31 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>The best streaming deals right now are ad-free. Maybe the best streaming deals are always ad-free.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Deals</category><category>Gear / Products / Online Services</category><media:keywords>streaming, Disney, Netflix, TV, Television, Deals</media:keywords><dc:creator>Matthew Korfhage</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Deals</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6940951c5ef9ba38705f23ee/master/pass/The%20Best%20Streaming%20Deals%20top%20art%20122025%20SOURCE%20HBO%20Max.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>The 40 Best Shows on Apple TV, WIRED’s Picks (December 2025)</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-shows/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63cf1b483f042fa5827033d7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Down Cemetery Road, Pluribus, and The Morning Show are among the best shows on Apple TV this month.</description><category>Culture</category><category>Culture / TV</category><media:keywords>Culture Guides, TV, streaming, Television</media:keywords><dc:creator>Angela Watercutter, WIRED Staff</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Culture Guides</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/69409f0e200fc11cb84c6a7a/master/pass/Apple-Show-Guide-Culture-Down_Cemetery_Road_Photo_010307.jpg" width="2500" height="1406"/></item><item><title>Grindr Goes ‘AI-First’ as It Strives to Be an ‘Everything App for the Gay Guy’</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/grindr-ai-first-era-everything-app-for-the-gay-guy/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693c41e2199888f1c10473e1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:33:39 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>After controlling shareholders failed to take Grindr private and controversies over data and the banning of the phrase “No Zionists,” Grindr’s CEO opens up about AI, privacy, and big expansion plans.</description><category>Culture</category><category>Culture / Digital Culture</category><media:keywords>sex, Dating, dating apps, Romance</media:keywords><dc:creator>Jason Parham</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Grind Mindset</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/693c79851106a0d083b8d948/master/pass/Interview-Grindr-CEO-George-Arison-Culture-2221570384.jpg" width="1232" height="1232"/></item><item><title>OpenAI Rolls Back ChatGPT’s Model Router System for Most Users</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/openai-router-relaunch-gpt-5-sam-altman/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694031f26f1488718f54b68e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>As OpenAI scrambles to improve ChatGPT, it's ditching a feature in its free tier that contributed to last summer's user revolt.</description><category>Business</category><category>Business / Artificial Intelligence</category><media:keywords>Model Behavior, artificial intelligence, OpenAI, Sam Altman, models</media:keywords><dc:creator>Maxwell Zeff</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Model Behavior</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6940568e6f1488718f54b69a/master/pass/Model-Behavior-Why-OpenAI-Killed-the-Model-Router-in-GPT-5-2218344204.jpg" width="1232" height="1232"/></item><item><title>New Head of Trump’s Cancer Panel Speculated About Links Between Vaccines and Cancer</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/risch-trump-panel-vaccines-turbo-cancer-ivermectin-hcq/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693c29df258315d2bea281cd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:17:07 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Yale epidemiologist Harvey Risch, who has entertained a connection between Covid vaccines and “turbo cancer” and promoted ivermectin, says he'll chair the President's Cancer Panel.</description><category>Science</category><category>Science / Health</category><media:keywords>COVID-19, coronavirus, public health, vaccines, government, cancer</media:keywords><dc:creator>David Gilbert</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Public Health</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6940528b4db6532247cba061/master/pass/Ivermectin-Quack-to-Chair-Presidents-Cancer-Panel-Science-1235006986.jpg" width="2500" height="1875"/></item><item><title>The Best Holiday Delivery Meal Kits (2025)</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/holiday-meal-kits-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6902df32e7afe31bd03faa47</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:01:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Christmas can be daunting. Meal kit boxes from Sunbasket and Blue Apron offer the satisfaction of making a home-cooked feast with a lot less stress.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Buying Guides</category><category>Gear / Products / Kitchen</category><media:keywords>kitchen, Shopping, Food and Drink, holidays, buying guides, Dedicated Server</media:keywords><dc:creator>Matthew Korfhage</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Holiday Feasts</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/694054d74c260579548374fe/master/pass/Holiday%20Meal%20Kit%20Update%20top%20art%20122025%20SOURCE%20Sunbasket.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>American Giant Redesigns Its Iconic Classic Full Zip Hoodie</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/american-giant-redesign-classic-full-zip-hoodie/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693cbdedf505766918f42248</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>The refreshed Classic Full Zip hoodie uses a softer cotton fleece, but it’s still US-made. It’s the first major overhaul of American Giant’s most well-loved sweatshirt.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Gear News and Events</category><category>Gear / Products / Lifestyle</category><media:keywords>apparel, design, supply chain, Shopping</media:keywords><dc:creator>Michael Calore</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Zip Code</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/693fd37ac50190c987e8c8fa/master/pass/WI25_CATALOG58598.jpg" width="3200" height="4000"/></item><item><title>16 Best White Elephant Gifts (2025): Coffee Pot Mug, Legos, Sushi Magnets, and More</title><link>https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-white-elephant-gifts-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671f0007dc407fd8b5892976</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:36:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year's holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they'll wish they could eat.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Buying Guides</category><media:keywords>Shopping, gifts, gift guides, buying guides</media:keywords><dc:creator> Nena Farrell </dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Gift Guide</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/693cc9f7da70d199b32b87b2/master/pass/Best%20White%20Elephant%20Gifts%20Update%20122025%20top%20art%20SOURCE%20Pop%20Sockets_Puffin%20Drinkwear_Fishwife.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>15 Best Office Chairs of 2025— I’ve Tested Nearly 60 to Pick Them</title><link>https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-office-chairs/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">607895413c4558580f4abffa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Sitting at a desk for hours? 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At least I have company among the disgruntled.</description><category>The Big Story</category><media:keywords>longreads, apple, ios, phone, iPhone</media:keywords><dc:creator>Sloane Crosley</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>SOS iOS </dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/69431745108a5ce71b476929/master/pass/SB_IOS_Final-2.jpg" width="3000" height="4500"/></item><item><title>Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Is Having a Renaissance</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/pumped-hydro-energy-storage-is-having-a-renaissance/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690e0b630411b280f23a3628</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>As the world looks to incorporate more renewables into energy grids, centuries-old systems that can balance supply and demand are being reappraised and innovated upon.</description><category>Science</category><media:keywords>science, Energy, electricity</media:keywords><dc:creator>Chris Baraniuk</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Big Batteries</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/69208e512fa6964c21cd5476/master/pass/Goldisthal_2004.jpg" width="2489" height="1659"/></item><item><title>Lovense Spinel Review: A Great Mini Sex Machine</title><link>https://www.wired.com/review/lovense-spinel/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941c42b9f24e324b91b3787</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>The multi-stimulating sex machine can heat up, can be mounted via a suction cup, and is totally worth the splurge.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Reviews</category><category>Gear / Products / Lifestyle</category><media:keywords>Shopping, Reviews, review, sex, Bedroom</media:keywords><dc:creator>Amanda Chatel</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Product Review</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6943293a4ec8379d43183dc5/master/pass/Review%20The%20Lovense%20Spinel%20Is%20the%20Mini%20Sex%20Machine%20to%20Get%20top%20art%20122025%20SOURCE%20Lovense.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | This Month</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/max-promo-code/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b4f3536aeb9b93c37c1cbe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.</description><category>Gear</category><media:keywords>coupons, Shopping</media:keywords><dc:creator>Molly Higgins</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/66ea076ee8502211cd1d9a42/master/pass/WIRED-Coupons-13.jpg" width="1734" height="1300"/></item><item><title>T-Mobile Business Promo Codes and Deals for November 2025</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/t-mobile-business-promo-code/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6942d12a8d14fbb0ba136390</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Deals</category><media:keywords>coupons, Shopping</media:keywords><dc:creator>Molly Higgins</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Coupons</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/67b63b972c751893c256c1e6/master/pass/WIRED-Coupons-R2_16.png" width="1734" height="1300"/></item><item><title>The Best Plant and Gardening Gifts From LetPot (2025)</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/letpot-plant-and-gardening-gifts-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69399e063149627b5f4d33cd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:02:09 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>The brand best known for its Aerogarden dupes actually has a wide range of indoor garden supplies. These are the products I’ve tested and would buy myself.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Buying Guides</category><category>Gear / Products / Home</category><media:keywords>household, buying guides, kitchen, gifts, Shopping, home, plants</media:keywords><dc:creator>Kat Merck</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Buying Guide</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6941ccde9dc329ed56e1762a/master/pass/The%20Best%20Plant%20and%20Gardening%20Gifts%20From%20LetPot%20top%20art%20122025%20SOURCE%20Amazon_Letpot.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu on ‘What Makes Art Beautiful’ in the AI Era</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-wicked-director-jon-m-chu/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6939b3dfcb2dfff8af097e81</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:07:59 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you our conversation with Jon M. Chu from WIRED’s Big Interview event, fresh on the heels of directing Wicked: For Good.</description><category>Culture</category><category>Culture / Movies</category><media:keywords>Uncanny Valley Podcast, Movies, artificial intelligence, culture</media:keywords><dc:creator>Zoë Schiffer, Manisha Krishnan</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Uncanny Valley</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/69407fa27e1bd64b844c6136/master/pass/Uncanny-Valley-Jon-Chu-Culture-2249988378.jpg" width="1232" height="1232"/></item><item><title>The Very Best Gifts for Dads of Christmas 2025</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/the-very-best-gifts-for-dads-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6937095a008ae88504a14ec6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:03:58 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Buying Guides</category><media:keywords>gift guides, Shopping, buying guides, holidays, Christmas</media:keywords><dc:creator>Martin Cizmar</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Gift Guide</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6941d544ba80663decf7aec1/master/pass/Gifts%20for%20dads%20%20top%20art%20122025%20SOURCE%20Patagonia_Amazon.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>Border Patrol Bets on Small Drones to Expand US Surveillance Reach</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/border-patrol-bets-on-small-drones-to-expand-us-surveillance-reach/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941a9ca898599d8134eb0d0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:12:24 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.</description><category>Security</category><category>Security / Privacy</category><category>Security / National Security</category><category>Security / Security News</category><media:keywords>surveillance, immigration, privacy, Police, Department of Homeland Security, drones, Immigration and Customs Enforcement</media:keywords><dc:creator>Dell Cameron</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Eyes in the Sky</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6941ad41cb4966424bfc534f/master/pass/CBP-Doubling-Down-on-Immigrant-Hunting-Drone-Program-Security-2251568064.jpg" width="2500" height="1687"/></item><item><title>The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/the-most-powerful-politics-influencers-barely-post-about-politics/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6939b0817debec7c412e3a09</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.</description><category>Politics</category><category>Politics / Politics News</category><media:keywords>Inner Loop, politics, Social Media, influencers</media:keywords><dc:creator>David Gilbert</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Inner Loop</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6941d305dc77ec29145147c1/master/pass/politics_social_media_creators_right_wing.jpg" width="3644" height="2446"/></item><item><title>16 Best Food Gifts, as Tested by Our Tastebuds (2025)</title><link>https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-food-gifts/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681531b59c460cecc5771650</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:36:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Buying Guides</category><category>Gear / Products / Kitchen</category><media:keywords>Shopping, buying guides, Food and Drink, kitchen, cooking</media:keywords><dc:creator>Louryn Strampe</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Sink Your Teeth In</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6941c7a78ea55d4c66f921bc/master/pass/Best%20Food%20Gifts%20Update%20top%20art%20122025%20SOURCE%20Milk%20Bar_Olivieri%201882_Rubirosa.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>17 Best Stocking Stuffers (2025): Unique and Unconventional</title><link>https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-stocking-stuffers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671bcf6b65121b8b5d058224</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:09:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Start off on the right foot (and buy the grown-ups some time to make coffee) with these excellent, tiny gifts.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Buying Guides</category><media:keywords>buying guides, Shopping, gifts, gift guides</media:keywords><dc:creator>Louryn Strampe</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Gift Guide</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6941bd6e58bc14b2ae469ba1/master/pass/Best%20Stocking%20Stuffers%20Update%20top%20art%20122025%20SOURCE%20Amazon_Target.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>People Are Paying to Get Their Chatbots High on ‘Drugs’</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/people-are-paying-to-get-their-chatbots-high-on-drugs/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6908fa4deed79612c1b038a8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT.</description><category>Culture</category><category>Culture / Digital Culture</category><media:keywords>chatbots, drugs, ChatGPT, Discord, machine learning</media:keywords><dc:creator>Mattha Busby</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Stoner Logic</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/690aaafb43f5b613c5d84033/master/pass/culture_chatbot_drugs.gif" width="800" height="450"/></item><item><title>How to Watch the Final Meteor Shower of 2025</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-the-ursids-meteor-shower/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67470043657701f6600cac15</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Conditions in the US should be perfect for the final meteor shower of 2025, with no moonlight present to interfere with spotting shooting stars.</description><category>Science</category><category>Science / Space</category><media:keywords>science, space, Astronomy</media:keywords><dc:creator>Gretchen Rundorff</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Shooting Stars</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/674705ece62bfbd1626a1416/master/pass/GettyImages-1293014500.jpg" width="864" height="576"/></item><item><title>Apple Engineers Are Inspecting Bacon Packaging to Help Level Up US Manufacturers</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/apple-manufacturing-academy-michigan/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6939bb2295bd47f68db094a0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Initial participants in the new Apple Manufacturing Academy tell WIRED that the tech giant’s surprising frankness and hands-on support are already benefiting their bottom lines.</description><category>Business</category><category>Business / Big Tech</category><media:keywords>apple, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, computer vision, education</media:keywords><dc:creator>Paresh Dave</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>American Made</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/694032509989398f17e1e946/master/pass/8.20.25_AppleManufacturingAcademy.jpg" width="2400" height="1601"/></item><item><title>Former Neuralink Exec Launches Organ Preservation Effort</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/a-brain-computer-interface-company-is-getting-into-organ-preservation/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69417efdc6ba1076ad102d9f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:15:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Science Corporation, founded by Neuralink’s first president, Max Hodak, has unveiled a prototype machine to extend the life of organs for longer periods.</description><category>Science</category><category>Science / Biotech</category><media:keywords>health, biotech, brain-computer interfaces, organ transplants</media:keywords><dc:creator>Emily Mullin</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Life Support</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/694180f0eeab4b8c7b3a6dbb/master/pass/Vessel3.jpeg" width="1228" height="1216"/></item><item><title>DEI Died This Year. Maybe It Was Supposed To</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/dei-died-this-year-maybe-it-was-supposed-to/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692dd66c85bfdf284befa044</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>I’m a Black staffer at WIRED. My position feels more precarious than ever. There’s a reason for that.</description><category>The Big Story</category><category>Culture / Books</category><category>Culture / Digital Culture</category><media:keywords>longreads, race, diversity, Donald Trump, National Affairs, politics</media:keywords><dc:creator>Jason Parham</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Fireable Offense</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/693ccabab63d46bdde86ae96/master/pass/PRIMARY-WIRED%20DEI.jpg" width="2500" height="2500"/></item><item><title>Tuft &amp; Needle Is Offering a Free Pillow Set With Mattress Purchase</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/tuft-and-needle-pillow-deal-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941714eef537c700b725050</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:32:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Get nearly everything you need to prep your guest room ahead of the holidays.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Deals</category><category>Gear / Products / Home</category><media:keywords>Deals, Shopping, online shopping, holidays, Sleep, mattresses</media:keywords><dc:creator>Julia Forbes</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Deals</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/682ba645d767a7c6c9783f5b/master/pass/Tuft-and-Needle_1.png" width="2400" height="1800"/></item><item><title>Microsoft Will Finally Kill an Encryption Cipher That Enabled a Decade of Windows Hacks</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-will-finally-kill-an-encryption-cipher-that-enabled-a-decade-of-windows-hacks/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941d32291ee19520c4c54f7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>The weak RC4 for administrative authentication has been a hacker holy grail for decades.</description><category>Security</category><category>Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks</category><category>Security / Security News</category><media:keywords>Ars Technica, Windows, Microsoft, hacks, cybersecurity, security, vulnerabilities, encryption</media:keywords><dc:creator>Dan Goodin, Ars Technica</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>At Long Last</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6941e0f0407ac71425aff90b/master/pass/sec-windows-hack-2239565039.jpg" width="2400" height="2400"/></item><item><title>Therabody Promo Codes: 50% Off | December 2025</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/therabody-promo-code/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674632f1989e3c09f802f92c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 50% off other great deals.</description><category>Gear</category><media:keywords>coupons, Shopping</media:keywords><dc:creator>Molly Higgins</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Coupons</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/66ea076ea8e714f02ce0d63e/master/pass/WIRED-Coupons-15.jpg" width="1734" height="1300"/></item><item><title>Jaguar Type 00 EV First Ride: It Still Looks Odd, but It’s Seriously Quick</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/jaguar-type-00-ev-first-ride-it-still-looks-odd-but-it-is-seriously-quick/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69413d02dacb79584530b432</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>We took a hair-raising trip around a track in the final four-door GT version of Jaguar’s polarizing relaunch concept car. It just might be good enough to end the British brand’s abysmal run of luck.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Gear News and Events</category><media:keywords>Electric Vehicles, EVs and Hybrids, cars, Concept Cars</media:keywords><dc:creator>Jeremy White</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>First Ride</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/694145f8d9b07d4c1f59f641/master/pass/VVIP%20Dec%2025%20STOCK%204.jpg" width="6000" height="4000"/></item><item><title>The Best Streaming Bundles and Streaming Deals of December 2025</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/best-streaming-deals-and-streaming-bundles/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694074197656a254331c40ba</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:19:31 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>The best streaming deals right now are ad-free. Maybe the best streaming deals are always ad-free.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Deals</category><category>Gear / Products / Online Services</category><media:keywords>streaming, Disney, Netflix, TV, Television, Deals</media:keywords><dc:creator>Matthew Korfhage</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Deals</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6940951c5ef9ba38705f23ee/master/pass/The%20Best%20Streaming%20Deals%20top%20art%20122025%20SOURCE%20HBO%20Max.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>The 40 Best Shows on Apple TV, WIRED’s Picks (December 2025)</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-shows/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63cf1b483f042fa5827033d7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Down Cemetery Road, Pluribus, and The Morning Show are among the best shows on Apple TV this month.</description><category>Culture</category><category>Culture / TV</category><media:keywords>Culture Guides, TV, streaming, Television</media:keywords><dc:creator>Angela Watercutter, WIRED Staff</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Culture Guides</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/69409f0e200fc11cb84c6a7a/master/pass/Apple-Show-Guide-Culture-Down_Cemetery_Road_Photo_010307.jpg" width="2500" height="1406"/></item><item><title>Grindr Goes ���AI-First’ as It Strives to Be an ‘Everything App for the Gay Guy’</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/grindr-ai-first-era-everything-app-for-the-gay-guy/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693c41e2199888f1c10473e1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:33:39 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>After controlling shareholders failed to take Grindr private and controversies over data and the banning of the phrase “No Zionists,” Grindr’s CEO opens up about AI, privacy, and big expansion plans.</description><category>Culture</category><category>Culture / Digital Culture</category><media:keywords>sex, Dating, dating apps, Romance</media:keywords><dc:creator>Jason Parham</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Grind Mindset</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/693c79851106a0d083b8d948/master/pass/Interview-Grindr-CEO-George-Arison-Culture-2221570384.jpg" width="1232" height="1232"/></item><item><title>OpenAI Rolls Back ChatGPT’s Model Router System for Most Users</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/openai-router-relaunch-gpt-5-sam-altman/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694031f26f1488718f54b68e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>As OpenAI scrambles to improve ChatGPT, it's ditching a feature in its free tier that contributed to last summer's user revolt.</description><category>Business</category><category>Business / Artificial Intelligence</category><media:keywords>Model Behavior, artificial intelligence, OpenAI, Sam Altman, models</media:keywords><dc:creator>Maxwell Zeff</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Model Behavior</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6940568e6f1488718f54b69a/master/pass/Model-Behavior-Why-OpenAI-Killed-the-Model-Router-in-GPT-5-2218344204.jpg" width="1232" height="1232"/></item><item><title>New Head of Trump’s Cancer Panel Speculated About Links Between Vaccines and Cancer</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/risch-trump-panel-vaccines-turbo-cancer-ivermectin-hcq/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693c29df258315d2bea281cd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:17:07 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Yale epidemiologist Harvey Risch, who has entertained a connection between Covid vaccines and “turbo cancer” and promoted ivermectin, says he'll chair the President's Cancer Panel.</description><category>Science</category><category>Science / Health</category><media:keywords>COVID-19, coronavirus, public health, vaccines, government, cancer</media:keywords><dc:creator>David Gilbert</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Public Health</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/6940528b4db6532247cba061/master/pass/Ivermectin-Quack-to-Chair-Presidents-Cancer-Panel-Science-1235006986.jpg" width="2500" height="1875"/></item><item><title>The Best Holiday Delivery Meal Kits (2025)</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/holiday-meal-kits-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6902df32e7afe31bd03faa47</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:01:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Christmas can be daunting. Meal kit boxes from Sunbasket and Blue Apron offer the satisfaction of making a home-cooked feast with a lot less stress.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Buying Guides</category><category>Gear / Products / Kitchen</category><media:keywords>kitchen, Shopping, Food and Drink, holidays, buying guides, Dedicated Server</media:keywords><dc:creator>Matthew Korfhage</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Holiday Feasts</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/694054d74c260579548374fe/master/pass/Holiday%20Meal%20Kit%20Update%20top%20art%20122025%20SOURCE%20Sunbasket.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>American Giant Redesigns Its Iconic Classic Full Zip Hoodie</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/american-giant-redesign-classic-full-zip-hoodie/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693cbdedf505766918f42248</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>The refreshed Classic Full Zip hoodie uses a softer cotton fleece, but it’s still US-made. It’s the first major overhaul of American Giant’s most well-loved sweatshirt.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Gear News and Events</category><category>Gear / Products / Lifestyle</category><media:keywords>apparel, design, supply chain, Shopping</media:keywords><dc:creator>Michael Calore</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Zip Code</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/693fd37ac50190c987e8c8fa/master/pass/WI25_CATALOG58598.jpg" width="3200" height="4000"/></item><item><title>16 Best White Elephant Gifts (2025): Coffee Pot Mug, Legos, Sushi Magnets, and More</title><link>https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-white-elephant-gifts-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671f0007dc407fd8b5892976</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:36:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year's holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they'll wish they could eat.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Buying Guides</category><media:keywords>Shopping, gifts, gift guides, buying guides</media:keywords><dc:creator> Nena Farrell </dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Gift Guide</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/693cc9f7da70d199b32b87b2/master/pass/Best%20White%20Elephant%20Gifts%20Update%20122025%20top%20art%20SOURCE%20Pop%20Sockets_Puffin%20Drinkwear_Fishwife.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>15 Best Office Chairs of 2025— I’ve Tested Nearly 60 to Pick Them</title><link>https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-office-chairs/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">607895413c4558580f4abffa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Buying Guides</category><category>Gear / Products / Lifestyle</category><category>Gear / Products / Home Office</category><media:keywords>Shopping, buying guides, chairs, Furniture, remote work, household, Office, home office</media:keywords><dc:creator>Julian Chokkattu</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Seat Map</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/68563692fd268ad4c81d6dc3/master/pass/The%2014%20Best%20Office%20Chairs.png" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>9 Best Electric Scooters (2025), Tested and Reviewed</title><link>https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-scooters/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618220fe4910d7835a6d64ea</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Buying Guides</category><category>Gear / Products / Outdoor</category><media:keywords>Shopping, buying guides, scooters, Electric, outdoors, Electric Vehicles</media:keywords><dc:creator>Julian Chokkattu</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Vroom Vroom</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/686ec87c2d78d816921763f0/master/pass/The%20Best%20Electric%20Scooters.png" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>Aluminium OS: Everything We Know About the Chromebook Successor</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/google-aluminium-os-chromebook-successor-is-coming/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693afc7f3504372444c4bf77</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Google has officially acknowledged the upcoming merger of Android and Chromebooks, and it may be coming in 2026.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Trends</category><category>Gear / Products / Computers</category><category>Gear / Products / Tablets</category><media:keywords>laptops, Chromebooks, Android, Chrome, Google, tablets, laptop, Shopping</media:keywords><dc:creator>Luke Larsen</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Desk Stop</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/694016d06fa2e03a1d46fd3d/master/pass/What%20is%20aluminum%20OS%20top%20art%20(Lenovo%20Chromebook%20Plus%2014_OnePlus%20Pad%203)%20122025%20SOURCE%20Lenovo_Amazon_Android.jpg" width="1200" height="800"/></item><item><title>AWS CEO Matt Garman Doesn’t Think AI Should Replace Junior Devs</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/the-big-interview-podcast-matt-garman-ceo-aws/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693b18a0ff04bd4218084b01</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>The head of Amazon Web Services has big plans to offer AI tools to businesses but says that replacing coders with AI is “a nonstarter for anyone who’s trying to build a long-term company.”</description><category>Business</category><media:keywords>Big Interview, Uncanny Valley Podcast, podcasts, Amazon, Silicon Valley</media:keywords><dc:creator>Katie Drummond</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>The Big Interview</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/693cbfd8d676d68d069575d8/master/pass/Big-Interview-UV-Solo-Matt-Garman-Culture-2249059883.jpg" width="1365" height="1365"/></item><item><title>Aura Frame Sale (2025): From Aura Carver to Aura Ink</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/aura-frame-sale-december-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693c6b9088bd6c3b48f58163</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:32:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Aura’s digital photo frames outshine the competition left and right, and you can score them on sale this holiday season.</description><category>Gear</category><category>Gear / Deals</category><category>Gear / Products / Home</category><media:keywords>Shopping, Deals, review, Amazon, Photography</media:keywords><dc:creator> Nena Farrell </dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Deals</dc:subject></item><item><title>Hoka Coupon Codes: 10% Off | December 2025</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/hoka-coupon-code/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6722c63c3ca38074693e3e27</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Enjoy free expedited shipping or 10% off Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts this month.</description><category>Gear</category><media:keywords>coupons, Shopping</media:keywords><dc:creator>Adrienne So</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Coupons</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/66ea076ea8e714f02ce0d63e/master/pass/WIRED-Coupons-15.jpg" width="1734" height="1300"/></item><item><title>60% HP Discount Codes &amp; Coupons December 2025</title><link>https://www.wired.com/story/hp-coupon-code/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68225b9544db1beca22d595d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content/><description>Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.</description><category>Gear</category><media:keywords>coupons, Shopping</media:keywords><dc:creator>Luke Larsen</dc:creator><dc:publisher>Condé Nast</dc:publisher><dc:subject>Coupons</dc:subject><media:thumbnail url="https://media.wired.com/photos/67b63b9079f27a355461c964/master/pass/WIRED-Coupons-R2_2.png" width="1734" height="1300"/></item></channel></rss>