The Yonge Street Journal
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

How Private Equity Killed the American Dream

In her new book “Bad Company,” journalist Megan Greenwell chronicles how private equity upended industries from health care to local news—and the ways workers are fighting back.

The EPA Plans to ‘Reconsider’ Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos

President Donald Trump has supported use of asbestos in the past and blamed the mob for its bad reputation.

US Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

In United States v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors was not unconstitutional—the first case of its kind on which the court has ruled.

Print. Fold. Share. Download WIRED's How to Win a Fight Zine Here

Never made a zine? Haven’t made one since 1999? We made one, and so can you.

Recycled Polyester Saved This American Factory. Environmentalists Hate It

Unifi survived competition from China by helping fashion brands meet sustainability goals. But not everyone agrees that its polyester made from recycled plastic bottles should be produced in the US.

People Are Using AI Chatbots to Guide Their Psychedelic Trips

As psychedelic companies and therapy apps experiment with AI, people are already taking huge doses of drugs and using chatbots to process their trips.

International Nuclear Watchdog Issues Stark Warning In Wake of US Iran Strikes

“Violence and destruction could reach unimaginable levels” if diplomacy is not pursued, said the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The Petkit Purobox Ultra is $250 off for Prime Day

This automatic cat litter box answers the questions we never asked, and now is at the lowest price we've seen all year.

18 Best Prime Day Pet Deals on Amazon (2025)

From automatic litter boxes to at-home DNA test kits, here are the best Prime Day pet deals we've found (so far). Save on top brands like Furbo and Basepaws now!

Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden Review: Rewarding but Risky

We tested this unique indoor gardening solution that utilizes NASA technology, but air quality data raised concerns.

9 Best Prime Day Fitness Tracker Deals and Smart Ring Sales (2025)

It’s summer and we're ready to run around like crazy. The best Prime Day fitness tracker deals will help you do that. We’ve even got sales on smart rings like the Oura.

The Nissan Leaf Is Back And Looking to Make Up Lost Ground

Fresh details of the 2026 Nissan Leaf show big improvements, including a 300-mile range and much-needed redesign. But will it be enough to help the brand recapture any of its early market lead?

Scientists Are Sending Cannabis Seeds to Space

The versatile cannabis plant could, some scientists think, one day be useful for lunar and Martian colonists. For now, researchers will subject its seeds to radiation in orbit and see what happens.

Business Travel Is Evolving Faster Than Ever. We’ll Help You Navigate It

Five years ago, work trips looked nothing like they do today. WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler have teamed up to tell you all you need to know to actually enjoy working on the go.

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