Advanced DNA testing helps solve 1999 kidnapping of toddler

House narrowly adopts budget plan to advance Trump’s agenda

The House narrowly passes the Republican's budget plan and moves one step closer to a sweeping bill that could cut close to $2 trillion from the federal budget in a big victory for President Donald ...

NBC News - Feb. 26

Georgia Senate advances bills to restrict gender-affirming care

Senate Republicans in Georgia have advanced two bills restricting gender-affirming care for transgender people

ABC News - 2d

TV procedurals up their game, with doctors on cruises and quirky single moms solving crimes

“Watson” is an unusual TV medical procedural

ABC News - Feb. 19

Can the Kansas City Chiefs solve free agency's financial trap? | Inside Coverage

The Chiefs just got a rude awakening at the Super Bowl, but are reports of their demise greatly exaggerated?

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Column: With 2025 SAG Awards, Netflix proved it isn't solving awards season ratings crisis

The awards show with the largest percentage of famous faces failed to grow its audience in 2024 when it made its Netflix debut. It's tough to imagine it will do so this year.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24

F1 testing in Bahrain: The key moments

The Formula 1 season got underway this week with three days of testing 2025 cars. Here's what happened in Bahrain.

ESPN - 5d

UK soil breakthrough could cut farm fertiliser use and advance sustainable agriculture

Research group says discovery could lead to new type of environmentally friendly farming. A biological mechanism that makes plant roots more attractive to soil microbes has been discovered by ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Duke's demolition of Illinois raises the Blue Devils' reputation yet another notch in advance of March

Auburn's still No. 1 in the polls, but Duke has pulled ahead of the Tigers in the computer metrics — and looks every bit their equal

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

M23 militia’s advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told

DRC prime minister tells human rights council fighting has left about 450,000 without shelter after camps destroyed. About 7,000 people have died in fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

House narrowly adopts budget plan to advance Trump's agenda in a win for Speaker Mike Johnson

Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday muscled a multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint through the House by the narrowest of margins — a crucial step for Republicans as they embark on advancing President ...

NBC News - Feb. 26

Advance Auto Parts’ stock skids as retailer predicts weak sales next quarter

Advance is also in the middle of a restructuring plan that will result in the closing of 500 stores.

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

Taiwan vows most advanced tech will not go to US under $100bn Trump deal

Country’s government says deal with TSMC needs assessment as opposition claims it will reduce defences. Business live – latest updates Taiwan’s government has promised its most advance ...

The Guardian - 1d

'Getting them out fast': Trump asks Congress to send him funds to advance deportation

During his first speech before Congress of his second term, President Donald Trump discussed border patrol protection, the recent signing of the Laken Riley Act, and his proposed request to ...

NBC News - 1d

Davante Adams free agency: Advanced stats point to the best landing spots for free agent in Fantasy Football

Adams can still be a big-time contributor in Fantasy leagues

CBS Sports - 10h

Champions League round of 16 scenarios: What Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barca, Arsenal and more need to advance

Second-leg matches will take place on March 11 and 12

CBS Sports - 5h

Best Workout Headphones We Tested and Sweated In (2025)

Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.

Wired - Feb. 19

The Best Mesh Routers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

Wired - Feb. 19

The Best Meat Subscription Boxes, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Get grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and free-range chicken delivered to your door no matter where you live.

Wired - Feb. 21

Best Action Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.

Wired - Feb. 23

9 Best MagSafe Wallets (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These convenient and slim magnetic wallets stick to the back of your smartphone.

Wired - Feb. 24

Reports: Yanks' Stanton in N.Y. for medical tests

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has left spring training and returned to New York for medical tests, according to multiple reports. The 35-year-old continues to battle tendinitis in both elbows, ...

ESPN - Feb. 24

8 Best Toaster Ovens (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Toaster ovens are the Swiss Army knives of the modern kitchen. Our top pick could replace your full-size oven.

Wired - Feb. 26

McLaren's Norris quickest on opening day of testing

McLaren's Lando Norris tops the time sheets from Mercedes' George Russell on day one of pre-season testing in Bahrain.

BBC News - Feb. 26

11 Best Computer Speakers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.

Wired - 6d

The Best Motorola Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their simple interface, good battery life, and tendency for steep discounts make them solid wallet-friendly Android smartphones.

Wired - 6d

North Korea says it performed cruise missile tests

North Korea says it has test-fired strategic cruise missiles to demonstrate its nuclear counter-attack capability

ABC News - 6d

8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Wired - 5d

Best iPad Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These are some of our favorite stands, cases, keyboards, and styli, no matter which Apple tablet you have.

Wired - 5d

McLaren impressive and Hamilton positive - F1 testing analysis

After three days of testing in Bahrain, McLaren have started as they finished last season, while Lewis Hamilton is positive about the beginning of his Ferrari career.

BBC News - 5d

Archer 'pretty keen' to play Test cricket - McCullum

England seamer Jofra Archer is keen to play Test cricket this summer, says head coach Brendon McCullum.

BBC News - 4d

SpaceX Scrubs 8th Starship Rocket Test Flight

The company has made changes to the vehicle, part of which blew up over the Caribbean in January during the seventh test flight. An issue during the countdown halted Monday’s launch.

The New York Times - 2d

The 29 Best Energy Drinks, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

The future is here, and it is jacked up on B vitamins, red dye, and taurine. These are the best energy drinks to get from tired to wired.

Wired - 1d

First Battlefield Labs Test Begins This Week - Report

The first Battlefield Labs test, which gives players a chance to try the next Battlefield game, kicks off this week. That's according to a report from Insider Gaming , which said this playtest ...

GameSpot - 22h

Aging Women’s Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies

Researchers identified a gene that seems to help slow brain aging in women, and studied links between hormone therapy, menopause and Alzheimer’s.

The New York Times - 16h

Help is coming in the AI copyright wars

Artificial intelligence companies must decide how to pay for the human-generated content they need

Financial Times - 6d

‘War feminism’ helped doom USAID

The failure to deliver women’s liberation to Afghanistan delegitimized USAID in the eyes of Americans who have decided to turn away from the idea of development aid altogether.

The Hill - 18h

13 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2025) | WIRED

Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders.

Wired - Feb. 19

Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies

A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Texas AG asks court to require NCAA to begin gender testing

The Republican attorney general in Texas wants the NCAA to take its transgender policy a step further and require gender testing for athletes who compete in women’s sports

ABC News - Feb. 20

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