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In Medical First, a Single Therapy Knocked Out 3 Autoimmune Diseases at Once

CAR-T therapy sends three autoimmune diseases into remission in a single patient

A 47-year-old woman with three autoimmune diseases received CAR-T therapy.
Nine prior treatments had failed to control one of the conditions.
The diseases were reported to be in remission for more than a year after treatment.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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Gen Z's Use of AI Is Plateauing as Youth Feel Less Hopeful About the Tech

Gen Z is still using AI, but the mood has shifted from excitement to skepticism

Gallup found AI use among people aged 14 to 29 has plateaued since 2025.
Excitement and hope about AI fell, while anger rose and anxiety stayed high.
The results suggest younger users see AI as useful but remain doubtful about its broader impact.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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'The 'American Horror Story' Reunion Could Be a Sequel to 'Coven'

American Horror Story Appears to Be Returning to Coven Territory for Season 13

Sarah Paulson is returning as Cordelia Goode for American Horror Story season 13.
The production has rebuilt Robichaux Academy, strongly signaling a return to Coven territory.
Jessica Lange and several other franchise regulars are also reported to be returning.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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One of the Messiest Loose Ends from NFT Mania Has Finally Been Tied Up

Yuga Labs settles long-running lawsuit tied to copycat Bored Ape NFTs

Yuga Labs settled its lawsuit with Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen.
The settlement bars Ripps from using Yuga-owned trademarks and images.
The case centered on RR/BAYC, a protest project built from Bored Ape imagery.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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Watch Live as NASA's Artemis 2 Returns to Earth at a Blazing 25,000 MPH

Artemis 2 heads for a high-speed splashdown as NASA closes out its lunar flyby mission

Orion is targeting a Pacific splashdown off San Diego at about 8:07 p.m. ET Friday.
The spacecraft is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere at roughly 25,000 mph.
NASA recovery teams plan to transfer the crew to the USS John P. Murtha after landing.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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Uber and Volkswagen Begin Los Angeles Tests of Driverless ID. Buzz Vans

Uber and MOIA have begun on-road validation testing of autonomous ID. Buzz vans in Los Angeles.
The companies plan to scale the fleet to more than 100 vehicles during testing.
Supervised rides are expected later in 2026 as Uber expands its robotaxi partnerships.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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A 'Self-Doxing' Rave Helps Trans People Stay Safe Online

A New York workshop turned digital self-defense into a community safety event for trans attendees

A New York workshop taught trans attendees to search for and remove exposed personal data online.
Participants used tools including IntelBase, PimEyes, and haveibeenpwned.
The event framed privacy as a response to surveillance and anti-trans political pressure.
Organizers turned operational security into a communal, accessible practice.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via 404media.co

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Maine Is Close to Passing a Moratorium on New Datacenters

Maine moves toward a moratorium on new large datacenters

Maine’s House and Senate have passed LD 307, which would pause new large datacenter construction until November 1, 2027.
The bill applies to datacenters of 20 megawatts or more.
It would create a coordination council to study environmental and electricity-rate impacts.
The debate follows backlash over secretive datacenter proposals in Maine and similar fights nationwide.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via 404media.co

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A construction site for a tall building stands in the distance, with dogs and parked cars along a quiet street.

A Mexican surveillance contractor is extending its reach toward the U.S. border

Grupo Seguritech has built a large surveillance business in Mexico, according to Rest of World.
Its systems in Chihuahua integrate multiple monitoring technologies into a single command platform.
The report says the company is expanding across Latin America and toward the U.S. border.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via restofworld.org

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A landscape of tall, pink-hued vegetation under a starry night sky, with a white structure partially visible.

A Global Tech Photo Contest Captures the Everyday Culture of Innovation

Rest of World’s 2026 photo contest drew more than 300 entries from over 40 countries.
The contest focused on themes including Inherited Innovation and Surprising Screens.
Winning images highlighted how technology shapes everyday life in different local contexts.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via restofworld.org

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Data Center Tech Lobbyists Fearmonger in Attempt to Retroactively Roll Back Right to Repair Law

Colorado Right-to-Repair Fight Turns to ‘Critical Infrastructure’ Exemption

Lobbyists want Colorado to exempt ‘critical infrastructure’ hardware from right-to-repair rules.
Critics warn the definition is broad enough to let manufacturers self-designate many products as exempt.
The fight could become a model for narrowing repair laws in other states.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via 404media.co

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‘There’s a lot of desperation’: skilled older workers turn to AI training to stay afloat

Older Skilled Workers Are Turning to AI Training Work as Other Jobs Dry Up

The Guardian profiles workers over 50 who turned to AI training after long job searches.
The work involves labeling and evaluating information used to train AI systems.
The story links labor-market strain for older workers with hidden human labor inside AI.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via theguardian.com

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My Blissful, Unbothered Life as a ‘Do Not Disturb’ Maximalist

Do Not Disturb becomes a boundary-setting badge in smartphone culture

A week-long Do Not Disturb experiment highlighted shifting norms around responsiveness.
Users cited boundary-setting and reduced interruptions as the main appeal.
The trend reflects a wider debate over attention and social expectations.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via wired.com

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Nobody Knows How to File Taxes on Prediction Market Wins

Prediction Markets Hit Tax Season Before Tax Rules Arrive

The IRS has not issued clear guidance for taxing prediction market gains and losses.
Tax professionals are using different frameworks, including derivatives, gambling, and regular income treatment.
Rising participation means the uncertainty now affects a broad base of users, not just specialists.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via wired.com

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Top Shark Promo Codes for This May

Wired’s Shark coupon post shows how shopping content keeps swallowing editorial space

The supplied Wired post centers on Shark promo codes and discount offers.
It uses an editorial voice to package transactional shopping content.
The format reflects how media brands increasingly blend publishing with commerce.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via wired.com

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Europe Gets Serious About Age Verification Online

Europe Pushes Toward Privacy-Preserving Age Checks for Online Platforms

The European Commission found one-click age confirmations inadequate on several adult sites.
The Digital Services Act requires major platforms to manage systemic risks, including risks to minors.
EU officials say they want age checks that do not expose names or birth dates.
A proposed Age Verification Blueprint or mini-wallet is under consideration.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via wired.com

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A Single Strike Won’t Shut Off the Gulf’s Desalination System

The Gulf's Desalination Network Is Built for Shocks, Not Sustained Attack

Recent strikes have damaged or exposed Gulf desalination-linked facilities to risk.
Experts say redundancy and storage mean one hit is unlikely to shut off water supply.
The real danger comes from sustained or multisite attacks on infrastructure essential to civilian life.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via wired.com

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Border Patrol Agents Sold Challenge Coins With ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Characters in Riot Gear

Border Patrol Coin Sales Raise New Questions About Official Branding and Extremist Symbolism

Wired found Border Patrol-linked nonprofits selling enforcement-themed challenge coins.
Some groups list Border Patrol stations on IRS paperwork and use CBP email addresses.
One coin used riot imagery and a phrase associated with the Proud Boys.
The controversy centers on whether affiliated groups followed DHS approval rules.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via wired.com

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The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It’s Using Voter Roll Data

DOJ admits it was already analyzing voter roll data after telling a judge otherwise

A DOJ lawyer told a judge the agency had not used the voter-roll data it collected from states.
A later court filing corrected that statement and said preliminary internal analysis had already begun.
The data can include Social Security numbers, driver's license details, dates of birth, and addresses.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via wired.com

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The Ridiculously Nerdy Intel Bet That Could Rake in Billions

Intel’s Packaging Push Moves From Backroom Process to AI Battleground

Intel is positioning advanced packaging as a core AI-era business, not a back-end manufacturing detail.
Executives have said packaging revenue may materialize before larger wafer-manufacturing gains.
The strategy targets demand from companies building custom chips for AI workloads.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via wired.com

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