Waymo Hits a Rough Patch In Washington, DC 06. February 2026 (13:00) The company’s robotaxi service is supposed to launch in the US capital this year. But while service rollouts have been relatively smooth in other cities, DC’s rules have made things tricky.(Wired)
Public Health Workers Are Quitting Over Assignments to Guantánamo 06. February 2026 (12:00) Doctors, nurses, and other officers are increasingly being deployed to ICE detention centers. Some have resigned in protest, while others offer a rare look into bleak conditions.(Wired)
Sports Betting Is Skyrocketing. Will It Take Over the Olympics? 06. February 2026 (12:00) Typically, the Olympics aren’t a hotbed of gambling. For the 2026 Winter Games, sportsbooks and betting platforms are watching for illicit activity while testing new ways to get people to bet.(Wired)
Best Slippers for Working From Home or Relaxing (2026) 06. February 2026 (11:30) We tried dozens of house shoes to find the best pairs for working from home, running errands, and avoiding cold floors. Here are the ones worth your feet.(Wired)