Best of WIRED

April 2022

The best stories from tech, news and culture from April 2022.

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The Irresistible Lures of QAnon

In the last two years, QAnon emerged out of internet obscurity and became an irresistible repository for mass conspiracy theories. But why do QAnon supporters have such zeal for the movement? By Virginia Heffernan. Voiced by Amory Sivertson.

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Chernobyl: Haven of Bison, Lynx, and Russian Troops

Since its abandonment after the 1986 disaster, Chernobyl has become a paradise for wildlife. Now, Russian troops threaten the fragile balance. By Matt Reynolds. Voiced by Hannah Zaltzman.

Chernobyl: Haven of Bison, Lynx, and Russian Troops

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How North Koreans Gain Access Forbidden Foreign Media

In North Korea, so-called ‘jailbreakers’ are using smartphones to get around state-enforced censorship and gain access to a world of information online. By Andy Greenberg. Voiced by Jody Avirgan.

How North Koreans Gain Access Forbidden Foreign Media

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Gen Z TikTokers Are Joining the Labor Movement

Gen Z is intent on changing the world…And, they love TikTok. Now, union activists are combining those two passions to target Starbucks, Kroger, and other corporations for union-busting practices. Written by Caitlin Harrington. Voiced by Bridget Todd.

Gen Z TikTokers Are Joining the Labor Movement

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