Wealth concentration has reached an all-time high in 2024, with 2,781 billionaires holding $14.2 trillion. A report estimates that 1.2 million individuals worth over $5 million will pass on $31 trillion over the next decade, sparking concerns about income and wealth inequality.

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For those who have last-minute holiday shopping, WIRED has compiled a list of approved gadgets and gizmos still available for pickup or next-day shipping. The list includes various deals, and if these options are unavailable, WIRED suggests checking their digital gifts and extremely last-minute gifts. Note that availability may vary based on location.

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Several great TV shows premiered in 2024 that may have gone unnoticed due to the large number of new content available. A list of the best shows has been compiled to help viewers discover these hidden gems.

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Elon Musk has become a key player in shaping the incoming Trump administration, using his influence and social media platform X to support Trump's bid for leadership.

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Despite sequels dominating the 2024 box office, several compelling and underseen films were released.

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QAnon, a conspiracy movement, has never been stronger despite the supposed government insider 'Q' being silent for over 4 years. Believers are now more widespread in American society, with 22% of 18-29-year-olds and 14% of those 65 or older believing in the movement.

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The C120 security camera streams 2K resolution video, supports two-way audio, and has smart detection without a subscription. It's affordable, has impressive color night vision, and can be used indoors or outdoors with a power cable.

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The news reviews a smart bathroom exhaust fan with a reasonable whir on its highest setting, offering 80 or 110 CFM. It is powered by Home Depot's smart home platform, Hubspace, and works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. The fan has a humidity sensor that activates automatically and a motion sensor that lights up the room. Previously, the reviewer had issues with Hubspace, but this fan connected to the phone and Wi-Fi without problems.

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The US government has allocated $7.5 billion to build public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, aiming to make 40% of car sales zero-emission by 2030. However, members of the Donald Trump transition team plan to redirect these funds to other purposes, such as onshoring battery production.

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