Tesla has reintroduced the rear-wheel-drive Long Range version of the Model 3, which can get up to 363 miles range on a single charge. The new variant costs $42,900, with a lower price of $34,900 after tax. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the news on X, the social media site he owns.

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids in 2022, increasing access and lowering costs for seniors. About a third of people 65 and older have age-related hearing loss, which jumps to 50 percent after age 75. Behind-the-ear (BTE) devices are popular among seniors, while in-the-ear (ITE) models are suitable for those with different needs.

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WIRED launched its branded merch store in September 2023 to celebrate its 30th birthday. The store has been refreshed with new items, including an 11-ounce WIRED/TIRED mug and an adjustable hat with 'Angry Nerd' on the front.

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Meta invited New York staff to a "summery showcase" in late May, featuring watermelon desserts on the promotional poster. The company management demanded a Muslim workers' club to spend company funds on "traditional Muslim sweets" instead of watermelon-colored cupcakes, citing "watermelon references or imagery should not be included". The club was planning to serve nine dozen cupcakes at the event.

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The US has struggled to regulate social media, which has played a significant role in three election cycles, including 2016, 2020, and 2024. The lack of transparency and accountability has contributed to the country's increasingly polarized and hateful political environment. Elon Musk, a prominent figure in the tech industry, has also been unable to effectively regulate social media.

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AT&T announced a data breach affecting nearly all its customers, impacting 110 million people. The breach occurred between April 14 and April 25, and the company learned about it on April 19. The US Justice Department authorized delayed disclosure of the breach on May 9 and again on June 5, pending investigation.

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Amazon's Prime Day event will take place on July 16 and 17, and the company has already released some early deals. These deals are available ahead of the main event and are considered the best early Prime Day deals worth considering. WIRED has been tracking prices and products to help customers find the best bargains.

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Michael Calore and Kate Knibbs investigated telehealth companies that sell Semaglutide, a medication, and found that they all require a questionnaire about health history and personal stats before allowing customers to purchase the medication.

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OpenAI's release of ChatGPT in 2022 led to a proliferation of generative AI tools, which have become a ubiquitous part of the online user experience. However, this has resulted in increased computing demands, making the systems more resource-intensive. Silicon Valley's obsession with generative AI has led to a surge in AI-powered tools, but this has also raised concerns about the energy demands required to run these systems.

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President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump participated in a presidential debate on June 27, which was widely panned as a 'shit show'. Trump lied about issues like abortion, taxes, and the Capitol riot on January 6, while Biden struggled to respond to questions. Post-debate polls have not been favorable to the president, with an AARP poll showing Biden lagging behind Trump by six percentage points in Wisconsin, and a Cook Political Report poll finding Trump leading Biden 47% to 44%.

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