molly taft
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molly taft
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· Aug 20
FEMA Now Requires Disaster Victims to Have an Email Address
Workers at FEMA worry that demanding disaster survivors access services using email could shut out people without internet connectivity from receiving government aid.
www.wired.com
SCOOP: FEMA is now requiring disaster survivors to sign up to receive aid using an email address - a move that is already putting some of the country’s most vulnerable people at risk of missing out on federal help, employees told me:
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In case you didn’t get the memo, everyone is feeling very Chinese these days. Chronically online people like @lmatsakis.bsky.social and I have been tracking the zeitgeist of "You met me at a very Chinese time of my life," "Chinamaxxing," and all other variations. Here's why everyone is saying it:
Why Everyone Is Suddenly in a ‘Very Chinese Time’ in Their Lives
The viral meme isn’t really about China or actual Chinese people. It's a symbol of what Americans believe their own country has lost.
www.wired.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
In case you didn’t get the memo, everyone is feeling very Chinese these days. Chronically online people like @lmatsakis.bsky.social and I have been tracking the zeitgeist of "You met me at a very Chinese time of my life," "Chinamaxxing," and all other variations. Here's why everyone is saying it:
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BREAKING: Federal judge lifts Trump stop work order on Empire Wind, second loss in court this week over him halting offshore wind construction @heatmap.news
New York’s Empire Wind Project May Resume Construction, Judge Says
The decision marks the Trump administration’s second offshore wind defeat this week.
heatmap.news
January 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM
BREAKING: Federal judge lifts Trump stop work order on Empire Wind, second loss in court this week over him halting offshore wind construction @heatmap.news
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Arizona is now investigating X over the creation and distribution of "potentially illegal and harmful content, including child sexual abuse imagery"
The AG's announcement links to WIRED's reporting about Grok Imagine videos, by me and @regret.bsky.social
WIRED story: www.wired.com/story/grok-i...
The AG's announcement links to WIRED's reporting about Grok Imagine videos, by me and @regret.bsky.social
WIRED story: www.wired.com/story/grok-i...
Attorney General Mayes Announces Investigation into X’s AI Chatbot | Attorney General's Office
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation into reports that X’s artificial int
www.azag.gov
January 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Arizona is now investigating X over the creation and distribution of "potentially illegal and harmful content, including child sexual abuse imagery"
The AG's announcement links to WIRED's reporting about Grok Imagine videos, by me and @regret.bsky.social
WIRED story: www.wired.com/story/grok-i...
The AG's announcement links to WIRED's reporting about Grok Imagine videos, by me and @regret.bsky.social
WIRED story: www.wired.com/story/grok-i...
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If you see federal agents pulling into your driveway, reporters, power down your electronic devices ASAP.
That's the advice from @runasand.bsky.social, via @columjournreview.bsky.social
www.cjr.org/news/hannah-...
That's the advice from @runasand.bsky.social, via @columjournreview.bsky.social
www.cjr.org/news/hannah-...
January 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
If you see federal agents pulling into your driveway, reporters, power down your electronic devices ASAP.
That's the advice from @runasand.bsky.social, via @columjournreview.bsky.social
www.cjr.org/news/hannah-...
That's the advice from @runasand.bsky.social, via @columjournreview.bsky.social
www.cjr.org/news/hannah-...
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At @wired.com, we are hiring for a senior editor on our science desk. I'm happy to answer any questions about the role; my email is [email protected].
Senior Editor, Science
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:32 PM
At @wired.com, we are hiring for a senior editor on our science desk. I'm happy to answer any questions about the role; my email is [email protected].
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i think this gets at something important which is that normal people are rightly pissed off that they’re having normal time stolen from them by this ravaging horde of jumped up mall cops. everybody has to work in the morning! why is it THEIR job to hold their community together in such a basic way!
🔥 From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social : “This is nuts. What the fuck is going on? I’ve never protested in my life… they tell you it’s immigrants — it’s fucking anybody. They’re just trying to scare people. I’m not paid to be here. I have to work in the morning. This is wrong.”
January 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM
i think this gets at something important which is that normal people are rightly pissed off that they’re having normal time stolen from them by this ravaging horde of jumped up mall cops. everybody has to work in the morning! why is it THEIR job to hold their community together in such a basic way!
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As the free online encyclopedia turns 25, it’s facing political opposition, AI scraping, dwindling volunteers, and a public that may no longer believe in its ideals. www.wired.com/story/wikipe...
Wikipedia’s Existential Threats Feel Greater Than Ever
As the free online encyclopedia turns 25, it’s facing political opposition, AI scraping, dwindling volunteers, and a public that may no longer believe in its ideals.
www.wired.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:34 AM
As the free online encyclopedia turns 25, it’s facing political opposition, AI scraping, dwindling volunteers, and a public that may no longer believe in its ideals. www.wired.com/story/wikipe...
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New analysis out today from Rhodium Group showing data centres were one of the major drivers of the first rise in total economy-wide emissions in the US in years
Uncontrolled growth of demand has helped boost coal growth, in conjunction with the LNG export boom ->
rhg.com/research/us-...
Uncontrolled growth of demand has helped boost coal growth, in conjunction with the LNG export boom ->
rhg.com/research/us-...
January 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM
New analysis out today from Rhodium Group showing data centres were one of the major drivers of the first rise in total economy-wide emissions in the US in years
Uncontrolled growth of demand has helped boost coal growth, in conjunction with the LNG export boom ->
rhg.com/research/us-...
Uncontrolled growth of demand has helped boost coal growth, in conjunction with the LNG export boom ->
rhg.com/research/us-...
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Breaking News: Boeing knew about flaws in the model of a plane that crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, killing 15 last year, the transportation safety board said.
Boeing Knew About Flaws in UPS Plane That Crashed in Louisville, N.T.S.B. Says
In a report Wednesday, the National Transportation Safety Board said fractures that appeared to have led the left engine to separate from the plane’s wing had occurred at least four other times.
nyti.ms
January 15, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Breaking News: Boeing knew about flaws in the model of a plane that crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, killing 15 last year, the transportation safety board said.
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Hey! @wired.com is doing a bunch of hiring. Here we go with a thread of five great jobs, with a few more coming shortly:
1) We are hiring a senior editor for our science desk, which means you get to work with geniuses like @timmarchman.bsky.social @mollytaft.com and @emilymullin.bsky.social
1) We are hiring a senior editor for our science desk, which means you get to work with geniuses like @timmarchman.bsky.social @mollytaft.com and @emilymullin.bsky.social
Senior Editor, Science
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Hey! @wired.com is doing a bunch of hiring. Here we go with a thread of five great jobs, with a few more coming shortly:
1) We are hiring a senior editor for our science desk, which means you get to work with geniuses like @timmarchman.bsky.social @mollytaft.com and @emilymullin.bsky.social
1) We are hiring a senior editor for our science desk, which means you get to work with geniuses like @timmarchman.bsky.social @mollytaft.com and @emilymullin.bsky.social
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SAME. Please apply!!
happy to answer any questions from folks in my dms or over email about the job — i love this team and this work and would LOVE for someone cool to come on board
January 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
SAME. Please apply!!
hi! do you want to be my editor? i know you do - come work with me
Senior Editor, Science
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
hi! do you want to be my editor? i know you do - come work with me
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Journalism job alert: @wired.com is hiring a US-based science editor. Come work with me and the wonderful @mollytaft.com: condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CondeCareers...
Senior Editor, Science
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Journalism job alert: @wired.com is hiring a US-based science editor. Come work with me and the wonderful @mollytaft.com: condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CondeCareers...
the replies to this post are a great indicator that any sort of goodwill tour tech companies will try to do around data centers may crash and burn
big tech companies are taking note of the backlash to data centers — and they, w/ the help of the Trump administration, are promising to be good neighbors
first up is Microsoft, which announced a series of commitments this morning - some of Microsoft’s projects have faced serious pushback
first up is Microsoft, which announced a series of commitments this morning - some of Microsoft’s projects have faced serious pushback
Microsoft Has a Plan to Keep Its Data Centers From Raising Your Electric Bill
In response to a growing backlash, Microsoft said it would take steps to ensure that data centers don’t raise utility bills in surrounding areas and address other public concerns.
www.wired.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
the replies to this post are a great indicator that any sort of goodwill tour tech companies will try to do around data centers may crash and burn
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UPDATE: Jack Daniel’s parent co. Brown-Forman tells me it has nothing to do with CBS’ “Whiskey Friday” concept. “Jack Daniel’s is not involved in any such segment, nor do we have any awareness of the segment and any potential partnerships or sponsorships.”
Update — Here is what the new apparent CBS News segment "Whiskey Fridays with Tony Dokoupil" may look like:
January 14, 2026 at 2:44 PM
UPDATE: Jack Daniel’s parent co. Brown-Forman tells me it has nothing to do with CBS’ “Whiskey Friday” concept. “Jack Daniel’s is not involved in any such segment, nor do we have any awareness of the segment and any potential partnerships or sponsorships.”
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Burning fossil fuels causes global warming which makes our world more dangerous and deadly for us to live in.
The Oceans Just Keep Getting Hotter. by @mollytaft.com
www.wired.com/story/the-oc...
The Oceans Just Keep Getting Hotter. by @mollytaft.com
www.wired.com/story/the-oc...
The Oceans Just Keep Getting Hotter
For the eighth year in a row, the world’s oceans absorbed a record-breaking amount of heat in 2025. It was equivalent to the energy it would take to boil 2 billion Olympic swimming pools.
www.wired.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Burning fossil fuels causes global warming which makes our world more dangerous and deadly for us to live in.
The Oceans Just Keep Getting Hotter. by @mollytaft.com
www.wired.com/story/the-oc...
The Oceans Just Keep Getting Hotter. by @mollytaft.com
www.wired.com/story/the-oc...
sooo. haha. :)
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Documents
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:20 PM
sooo. haha. :)
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hey look, on the bright side, there are lots of jobs available. do you like oil and robots
January 13, 2026 at 11:56 PM
hey look, on the bright side, there are lots of jobs available. do you like oil and robots
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Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.
January 13, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.
getting a lot of questions about data centers and water here so re upping this! L
January 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM
getting a lot of questions about data centers and water here so re upping this! L
big tech companies are taking note of the backlash to data centers — and they, w/ the help of the Trump administration, are promising to be good neighbors
first up is Microsoft, which announced a series of commitments this morning - some of Microsoft’s projects have faced serious pushback
first up is Microsoft, which announced a series of commitments this morning - some of Microsoft’s projects have faced serious pushback
Microsoft Has a Plan to Keep Its Data Centers From Raising Your Electric Bill
In response to a growing backlash, Microsoft said it would take steps to ensure that data centers don’t raise utility bills in surrounding areas and address other public concerns.
www.wired.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM
big tech companies are taking note of the backlash to data centers — and they, w/ the help of the Trump administration, are promising to be good neighbors
first up is Microsoft, which announced a series of commitments this morning - some of Microsoft’s projects have faced serious pushback
first up is Microsoft, which announced a series of commitments this morning - some of Microsoft’s projects have faced serious pushback
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NEW: As public backlash against data centers grows, Microsoft (sounding to my ear a bit like a baseball team that wants a new publicly-financed stadium) says it has a plan to keep its data centers from driving up electric bills in surrounding areas. @mollytaft.com has the details:
Microsoft Has a Plan to Keep Its Data Centers From Raising Your Electric Bill
In response to a growing backlash, Microsoft said it would take steps to ensure that data centers don't raise utility bills in surrounding areas and address other public concerns.
www.wired.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:51 PM
NEW: As public backlash against data centers grows, Microsoft (sounding to my ear a bit like a baseball team that wants a new publicly-financed stadium) says it has a plan to keep its data centers from driving up electric bills in surrounding areas. @mollytaft.com has the details:
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I was desperate for some organization, so I put together a list of places you can donate or buy things for to support folks in Minnesota.
If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
Places to Donate to in Minnesota
Buy/Donate Materials: Help buy dashcams for legal observers Bethel Church Food Pantry TC Food Justice: Donate food Mutual Aid Funds: Lyndale School Mutual Aid Fund Rent Relief Fund for Southside Fami...
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January 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
I was desperate for some organization, so I put together a list of places you can donate or buy things for to support folks in Minnesota.
If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
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NEW: A federal judge today struck down a stop work order Trump issued before Christmas on a big New England offshore wind project under construction
It’s a huge ruling and suggests other stop work orders against offshore wind farms in progress may very soon fail too
It’s a huge ruling and suggests other stop work orders against offshore wind farms in progress may very soon fail too
How Trump’s Case Against Revolution Wind Fell Apart (Again)
A federal court has once again allowed Orsted to resume construction on its offshore wind project.
heatmap.news
January 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
NEW: A federal judge today struck down a stop work order Trump issued before Christmas on a big New England offshore wind project under construction
It’s a huge ruling and suggests other stop work orders against offshore wind farms in progress may very soon fail too
It’s a huge ruling and suggests other stop work orders against offshore wind farms in progress may very soon fail too
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a federal district judge has struck down trump's stop work order halting construction on revolution wind, finding the “stated national security reason may have been pretextual.” story tk @heatmap.news
January 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
a federal district judge has struck down trump's stop work order halting construction on revolution wind, finding the “stated national security reason may have been pretextual.” story tk @heatmap.news