How a 'heat dome' forms—and why this one is so perilous

PLUS: BLM facial recognition, best unlimited data plan, and fave YouTube channels. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 07.11.20   NUMBERS GAME Meet the Secret Algorithm That's Keeping Students Out of College BY TOM SIMONITE The International Baccalaureate program canceled its high-stakes exam because of Covid-19. The formula it used to "predict" scores puzzles students and teachers.   THE MONITOR The Triumphant, Complicated Return of Hamilton BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER The musical, which debuted on Broadway in 2015, is now on Disney+. And it's ready to be reexamined in new ways by an even bigger audience.   OPINION Defending Black Lives Means Banning Facial Recognition BY TAWANA PETTY What's happening in Detroit should be a wake-up call for the nation. We can't stop police violence without ending police surveillance.   COMPOUNDING CRISES How a 'Heat Dome' Forms—and Why This One Is So Perilous BY MATT SIMON A massive, intense heat wave is settling over the continental US. The ravages of the Covid pandemic are going to make it all the more deadly.   BUYING GUIDE What's the Best Unlimited Data Plan? BY JEFFREY VAN CAMP AND MATT JANCER All the major US carriers have options that let you stream as much as you want. We've laid out how they work and which will give you the most bang for your buck.   FREE TV 13 YouTube Channels We Geek Out Over BY MATT JANCER From flying a plane to restoring art, YouTubers can truly teach you anything. Here are the best shows that have sparked our curiosity during quarantine.   PUBLIC HEALTH Covid-19 Immunity May Rely on a Microscopic Helper: T Cells BY GREGORY BARBER Researchers have been looking beyond antibodies to understand how immunity to the new virus might work—and how to design a vaccine.   PODCASTS What It's Like to Work at Studio Ghibli BY GEEK'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY Steve Alpert worked at the animation house for 15 years, a time he details in his new book Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man.   OPINION Neo-Nazis Are Running Out of Places to Hide Online BY RITA KATZ Telegram booting far right groups from their hub disproves the idea that rampant Neo-Nazi terrorist recruitment is inevitable in the internet age.     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions