Those ‘Doomsday Planes’ Have Nothing to Do With Trump's Covid-19 Test

Catch the latest stories on how we move, work, and live. View this email in your browser  |   Manage newsletter subscriptions 10.05.20 Those 'Doomsday Planes' Have Nothing to Do With Trump's Covid-19 Test Yes, two Boeing E-6B Mercury were flying last night. No, that's not because of the president's positive test. Your 'Ethnicity Estimate' Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does DNA testing companies are rolling out algorithm updates, spotlighting the fickleness of ethnicity results, and perhaps reinforcing some troubling beliefs. Publishers Worry as Ebooks Fly off Libraries' Virtual Shelves Checkouts of digital books from a popular service are up 52 percent since March. Publishers say their easy availability hurts sales. Who Did Trump Infect? Tracing His Contacts Is a Big Task The president, who tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, has been at campaign rallies and fundraisers, potentially exposing hundreds of people. Tesla's Latest Numbers Put Growth Concerns to Rest The company's Q3 report exceeded analysts' expectations, but its stock still fell about 3 percent in Friday morning trading. Trump Pushed 11 False Claims About Voting in 8 Minutes During the Debate The president's assault on electoral integrity threatens to undermine the democratic process. We unpack each falsehood, mischaracterization, and lie. The Strangest Election Scenario Runs Through Georgia There's a small but real possibility that we won't know which party controls the Senate until 2021, thanks to a special election and a unique state requirement. Can a Genetically Modified Bug Combat a Global Farm Plague? Biotech company Oxitec has created a caterpillar with self-destructing eggs in an attempt to curb agricultural damage. But will other pests simply move in?   SPONSORED CONTENT Get a Free Security Camera and 24/7 Protection Most security companies send a technician to your home. SimpliSafe doesn't. Order online. Set it up in 30 minutes. After that you're protected 24/7.             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