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August 20, 2026
How Teen ‘After-Prom’ Kings in LA Monetized the High School Rager
The West Coast house-party scene has long been iconic. For these young, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, it was also inspiration for MyPlots, a party-promotion empire.
www.wired.com
July 28, 2026
7-OH Users Are Stockpiling and Doing Reddit Detoxes to Prep for Ban
The opioid-like compound, which is found in kratom, can cause brutal withdrawal symptoms and will soon be a controlled substance. Some users tell WIRED it has relieved their pain and anxiety.
www.wired.com
July 14, 2026
This Luddite Puppet Hopes You’re Not Reading This on Your Smartphone
On this week’s episode of The Big Interview podcast, WIRED’s senior culture editor Manisha Krishnan talks to Gowanus about eschewing Big Tech, going outside, and rejection in the age of dating apps.
www.wired.com
July 2, 2026
The DEA Plans to Ban Opioid-Like Kratom Compound 7-OH
The federal agency says it will temporarily schedule the drug, which has been called "gas station heroin," as a controlled substance—a boon for MAHA and the mainstream kratom industry.
www.wired.com