Bipartisan pair of senators reintroduce bill to expand fentanyl testing in hospitals

Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Pappas considering Senate run after Shaheen announces retirement

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced her retirement on Wednesday.

Politico - 4d

12:30 Report — New Senate retirement rocks Democrats

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Can you believe it was five years ago this week that COVID-19 began to shut down the world? Walt Disney World closed on March 12 and the first batch of ...

The Hill - 4d

Senate Democrat: 'Trump really only cares about Tesla's stock'

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) slammed President Trump’s show of support for Elon Musk’s Tesla on Tuesday, arguing the president only cares about boosting the stock price of his close ally’s company. ...

The Hill - 4d

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, Won’t Run Again in 2026

Ms. Shaheen’s retirement will set off a high-stakes fight for an open seat in a state where she has been a leading political figure for decades.

The New York Times - 4d

GOP senator: People in agriculture 'get a little nervous' about tariffs

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) voiced support for President Trump's tariff policies Thursday, even as she acknowledged the agricultural community can get "a little nervous" about the topic, which has ...

The Hill - 3d

Pete Buttigieg, a Possible 2028 Contender, Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan

The former transportation secretary, who moved to Michigan from Indiana in 2022, had been seen as the most prominent potential candidate in next year’s marquee contest.

The New York Times - 3d

Dr. Oz to face Senate hearing over nomination to head Medicare, Medicaid

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

CBS News - 3d

Sununu says he'd win NH Senate race if he runs

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) expressed confidence that he would win retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-N.H.) seat if he decided to run in the 2026 race. “My biggest fear is that I ...

The Hill - 2d

Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93

A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.

The New York Times - 2d

Ridly Greig: The Ottawa Senators Agigtator Who Thrives In Big Moments

Monday night's game against the Red Wings had its fill of noteworthy moments.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

State senator and longtime trucker on potential Alaska-bound toll

Canada's British Columbia is proposing a law that would allow the province to toll U.S. trucks using its roads to travel to Alaska. Alaska Republican State Sen. Robert Myers joins "The Daily ...

CBS News - 2d

GOP senator weighs in on Trump’s 1798 immigration law, judge’s attempt to block it

Republican Sen. Mike Rounds (S.D.) appeared Sunday on CNN, where he spoke about President Trump’s decision to invoke a 1798 immigration law and a federal judge’s attempt to block it. On Saturday, ...

The Hill - 21h

‘Full of despair’: Senate Dems look to regroup after losing shutdown fight

Democrats are openly questioning whether they lost their last point of leverage by ceding to Republicans in the latest skirmish over funding the government.

Politico - 5h

Unvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles

The patient tested positive for the infection, but state health officials could not confirm that it was the cause of death.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

England shine in the sun but Cardiff cauldron awaits

England delivered the scoreline and style that fans craved, but they will face a stiff test to repeat that feat on the final day of the Six Nations.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Are N.B.A. Officials Ignoring a Critical Call?

Rules get their greatest stress tests when the stakes are highest. Discussions around flopping likely won’t vanish.

The New York Times - 5d

Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.

BBC News - 5d

FCA drops plan to ‘name and shame’ more UK companies under investigation

Financial regulator says it will scrap new public interest test after backlash from the City and government officials

Financial Times - 5d

Focus now on Russia - will it be feeling the pressure?

It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.

BBC News - 5d

Steve Kornacki: The voter trends shaping the first big battleground state race of 2025

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1 will offer an early test of the political environment after November's presidential election.

NBC News - 5d

7 Best Kids Bikes (2025): Mountain, Balance, Pedal, Coaster

The WIRED Gear team has tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks.

Wired - 4d

Rams release Cooper Kupp: Cowboys, Ravens among top landing spots as 'next chapter starts now' for veteran WR

Kupp, who gets a chance to test the open market, says the 'best is yet to come'

CBS Sports - 4d

Thousands of high-risk toxic sites unchecked due to lack of cash

BBC investigation finds nine out of ten high-risk contaminated areas have not been tested.

BBC News - 3d

Arthur Kaliyev Leaves Road Trip After Suffering Injury

Arthur Kaliyev left the New York Rangers’ road trip as he undergoes further evaluation and testing on an upper-body injury.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Klarna files for US IPO despite market tumult

New York listing of buy now, pay later group will test investor appetite for fintech sector

Financial Times - 2d

The real history of free speech — from supreme ideal to poisonous politics

The 300-year-old doctrine is being tested by the excesses of digital oligarchs, says historian Fara Dabhoiwala

Financial Times - 2d

'Copybook victory as Norris and McLaren come through chaos unscathed'

Lando Norris and McLaren were as perfect as it is possible to be in very testing conditions as they won the Australian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'Copybook victory as Norris and McLaren come through chaos unscathed'

Lando Norris and McLaren were as perfect as it is possible to be in very testing conditions as they won the Australian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.

BBC News - 1d

The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations (2025)

Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.

Wired - 23h

Southern Miss Series Recap: Old Dominion

Conference play has arrived for Southern Miss, and their first Sun Belt test of the 2025 season saw the Golden Eagles

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Honesdale softball team poised to make serious strides in Lackawanna League action

With battle-tested veterans Rachele Chee and Georgianna Maglione leading the way, the Hornets are gunning for a .500 record and a return to the playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Derek Carr and Saints relationship may be deteriorating amid latest report

Derek Carr reportedly wanting to test free agency is a sign of a deteriorating relationship between him and the Saints.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

7 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2025): Smart, Battery, AI, Budget, and Subscription-Free

Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.

Wired - 20m

'Deli Boys' is a quirky and smartly written crime comedy

Hulu's comedy centers on a pair of brothers, played by Saagar Shaikh and Asif Ali, who learn their father ran a drug ring and are sucked into a criminal underworld.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 5

Mayo Clinic’s secret weapon against AI hallucinations: Reverse RAG in action

To tackle data-retrieval-based hallucinations in non-diagnostic use cases, Mayo Clinic has applied CURE reverse RAG paired with vector databases.

VentureBeat - Mar. 7

5 secrets to living a long, happy life with no regrets from 100-year-old sisters: 'I don’t think of anything as ordinary—everything is a miracle'

Shirley Hodes, 108, and Ruth Sweedler, 105, called "the oldest living pair of sisters in the USA," passed away this winter. They set an example for how to live well.

CNBC - 6d

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