Apr 28, 1998 12:01 PM

Market Update

Stocks rallied sharply in early trading but gave back some gains by midday. Still, today's performance is better than Monday's, which had 'em running scared. The Nasdaq was up more than 16 and the Dow had gained more than 22.

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Polymarket Halted International Trading After Hackers Drained Accounts

The company says an unnamed third-party provider was compromised. Trading has resumed, and Polymarket says affected traders will be made whole.

Kate Knibbs

This Is What the GOP’s Final Midterms Push Looks Like

Republicans are spending their time and money on Senate races in historically red states—a sign they’re more nervous than ever as Election Day looms.

Hugo Lowell

The Atlantic’s Near-Record Hurricane Drought Is About to End

Tropical Storm Isaias is set to become the basin’s first hurricane of the season, bringing life-threatening rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast.

Brian Kahn

The MacBook Air Drops to Its Lowest Price Since June for Prime Day

At $1,099, the MacBook Air is $200 off its retail price for Prime Day, its lowest price in months.

Luke Larsen

Meta’s Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization

An earnings briefing on Wednesday revealed ad revenue has slowed since the European Union introduced the Less-Personalized Ads model at the beginning of this year.

Isabella Ward

Trump Aides Admit the House Is a Lost Cause

With the midterm elections just a few weeks away, the White House knows it has to go all in on Senate races—while virtually forfeiting the House.

Hugo Lowell

Our Favorite Dyson Tech Is on Sale for Dyson Week

Dyson’s sale event is happening now, and you can save up to $300 on vacuums, hair tools, and more.

Nena Farrell

Dyson’s Strongest Vacuum Is on Sale for Dyson Week

The powerful Dyson V16 Piston Animal and other Dyson vacuums and tools are discounted until Halloween.

Nena Farrell

WIRED Ghost Stories

Five hauntings from the other side of technology.

America’s Hybrid Hype Has Hit the Used Market

Demand is so high that some used cars are selling for more than new ones.

Aarian Marshall

Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not seem eager to take the free cash.

Molly Taft

Apple Reboots Its Smart-Home Strategy With New Hardware and a ‘Home Collection’

I got an early glimpse of Apple’s biggest push into the smart home in years.

Julian Chokkattu