‘Doo Doo Water and a Few Needles’: Inside the Mystery of the New York City Manhole Prowlers

An “urban explorer” tells WIRED their mother checked in to make sure they weren’t one of the people seen scurrying out of a manhole with their friends.

AI Sycophancy Serving As A Gateway Diverting People Toward Using AI For Their Mental Health Advice

AI sycophancy is rising. It could be that AI sycophancy also prods users into seeking AI mental health advice, which can be good or bad. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

Today’s Wordle #1812 Hints And Answer For Friday, June 5

Looking for help with today’s New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today’s Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.

NYT ‘Pips’ Hints, Answers And Walkthrough For Friday, June 5

Looking for help with today’s New York Times Pips? We’ll walk you through today’s puzzle and help you match dominoes to tiles.

NYT Strands Answers Today: Hints & Clues For Friday, June 5 (You Wanna Go?)

Looking for help with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? Here’s an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today’s answers and Spangram.

The Longevity Paradox: Influencers Are Challenging Physician Expertise

The growth of influencers in the longevity medicine space is rapidly expanding, but also the need for physician, regulatory and public scrutiny.

The AI IPO Race Heats Up, DOGE Whistleblower Sues Elon Musk, and Instagram Gets Hacked

On Uncanny Valley, we dive into the IPO bonanza that the top AI companies are embarking on to the point where some real estate listings are looking for not just regular old cash, but Anthropic stock.

The TikTok Ban Was Never About TikTok

A new documentary chronicles how the app became a stand-in for American anxieties about social media, China, and political power.

Apple’s ‘Widow’s Bay’ Lands An Endorsement From A Horror Legend

Widow’s Bay is one of the best shows of 2026, and could be one of the best horror shows of all time, according to a horror director legend.

HBO Max’s Best New Show Has A Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score

There’s a brand new show on HBO Max that’s a True Crime docuseries with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, a rare feat.