The election threats that keep US intelligence up at night

PLUS: Covid learnings from HIV research, Android 11 security features, and simulating the pandemic. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions  09.28.20   ELECTION 2020 How to Watch Tomorrow's First 2020 Presidential Debate BY CAITLIN KELLY Donald Trump and Joe Biden meet for the first time on a debate stage tonight in Cleveland.   SICK DAY A School Ran a Simulation of the Pandemic—Before the Pandemic BY GREGORY BARBER A Florida middle school has staged mock outbreaks for years to teach science and civics. Last December's lesson was an uncanny harbinger of Covid-19.   PUBLIC HEALTH Could the National HIV Strategy Help Guide the Covid Fight? BY MARYN MCKENNA The Trump administration hasn't created a comprehensive plan for battling the pandemic. Some researchers propose borrowing one from the past.   FINAL COUNTDOWN The Election Threats That Keep US Intelligence Up at Night BY LILY HAY NEWMAN Government officials have increasingly sounded alarms on the risks of foreign interference and disinformation campaigns leading up to—and after—November 3.   SPONSORED CONTENT Take Your Learning to the Next Level Whether you're looking to refresh the fundamentals of algebra and geometry or program a quantum computer, Brilliant helps you build up new concepts visually and intuitively.   SAFETY FIRST The Android 11 Privacy and Security Features You Should Know BY DAVID NIELD Many of the updates to Google's mobile OS are behind the scenes—but they can help you control your app permissions and keep your data safe.   IDEAS Peak Newsletter? That Was 80 Years Ago BY MICHAEL WATERS In the 1940s, journalists fled traditional news outlets to write directly for subscribers. What happened next may be a warning.   GAME REVIEW In 'Hades,' the Underworld Is Your Playground BY LOURYN STRAMPE It's easy to spend hours dashing and slashing your way through this roguelite dungeon crawler.   BRIGHT IDEA The Best Smart Bulbs to Light Up Your Home BY MEDEA GIORDANO They're the easiest way to start building a smarter home. From Ikea and Philips Hue kits to ambient lighting, here are our favorites.     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