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America’s Most Shameful Vote Ever at the U.N.
What happens when we stop “living within the truth.”The New York Times - 1d -
Will the working-class GOP really cut health insurance?
Budget chicanery begets more budget chicanery. About this time in 2010, Democrats were trying every procedural and accounting trick they could conjure to push ObamaCare through a restive Congress. ...The Hill - 1d -
Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy party moves to disband
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party said late on Thursday it would start preparations to disband and wind up its affairs after a meeting of its leadership, amid a years-long national security crackdown in ...NBC News - 5d -
Duo set to become 1 of the first teams to complete 6 major marathons
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and ...CBS News - 5d -
Duo Team aiming to compete in 6th major marathon shares journey
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have finished the Chicago, New York, Boston, London and Berlin marathons together. They hope to complete the Tokyo Marathon this year.CBS News - 5d -
Wall Street sees major drop amid concerns over slowing economy
Wall Street saw a dramatic drop on Friday with the Dow Jones plunging nearly 750 points, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling sharply amid fears of a slowing economy and stubborn inflation. CNBC’s ...NBC News - 4d -
West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen delivers major blow to Arsenal’s title hopes
So it turns out Arsenal should have signed a striker. Fourteen months after they last put a major dent in Arsenal’s title aspirations, Jarrod Bowen secured West Ham’s second successive Premier ...The Guardian - 4d -
MSNBC Cancels Joy Reid’s Show in Major Shake-Up
Ms. Reid’s 7 p.m. program will be replaced by a panel show co-hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele.The New York Times - 3d -
Shares in Australia’s largest listed tech group plunge as majority of board quits
Allies of scandal-hit co-founder Richard White take control as independent directors resign over ‘intractable differences’Financial Times - 2d -
Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans
It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect its operations.BBC News - 1d -
Thomas aims to complete journey from 'nobody' to major finals
Scotland striker Martha Thomas recalls how a LinkedIn message changed her life as she targets a spot at a major tournament.BBC News - 1d -
5 former players are running baseball operations in the majors. More could be on the way
There are five former major leaguers serving as the top baseball executive for a big league franchise at the moment, forming one of MLB's most exclusive clubsABC News - 1d -
Star Wars Boss Is Reportedly Retiring This Year, Which Could Be A Major Shakeup
There might be a great disturbance in the Force, as a new report claims that Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy will retire later this year. The executive has overseen the Star Wars and Indiana ...GameSpot - 1d -
Chile hit by major blackout, leaving millions without electricity
State of emergency and overnight curfew declared after blackout strands commuters and knocks out traffic lights. Authorities in Chile have declared a state of emergency and overnight curfew after a ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Christianity’s Decline in U.S. Appears to Have Halted, Major Study Shows
Young people contributed to the shift. “If you’re a young white male these days and you think of yourself as conservative, then being religious is a part of that.”The New York Times - 11h -
Democrat: Party has ‘fallen out of touch with the majority of Americans’
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said he believes the Democratic Party has “fallen out of touch” with what the majority of Americans want from the party. Moulton went on Fox News on Wednesday, where he ...The Hill - 5h -
‘I’m collaborating’: how New York City’s mayor gave in to Trump’s migrant crackdown
Eric Adams, mayor of the US’s largest city, is caught up in a swirl of indictments, immigrants, Rikers and Donald Trump. This Valentine’s Day, a new political power couple said their vows on the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Hunter Schafer reveals new passport misgenders her: Trump's anti-trans orders 'not just talk'
Transgender actor Hunter Schafer says she was 'shocked' upon learning her new passport, issued under the Trump administration, incorrectly identifies her.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
xAI’s new Grok 3 model criticized for blocking sources that call Musk, Trump top spreaders of misinformation
The backlash over Grok 3 raises questions about whether xAI has sacrificed public safety and transparency for personal image control.VentureBeat - 2d -
Eli Lilly to spend up to $27 billion in new domestic plants amid Trump tariff threat
Drugmaker Eli Lilly plans to invest up to $27 billion to build four new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the U.S., the company announced Wednesday, a move that comes as President Trump is ...The Hill - 9h -
What Trump’s New $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa Could Mean for Entrepreneurs
Trump’s gold card is designed to replace the EB-5 investor visa, which provides billions in investments to American businesses. But there are some big differences.Inc. - 3h -
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 -
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 sportsABC News - 6d -
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6 Best Travel Mugs of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED Staffers
These top picks are built to last, keeping your coffee (or tea) at the perfect temp and your mornings smooth—no leaks, no lukewarm lattes, no stress.Wired - 5d -
MLB tests robot umpires ahead of possible integration by 2026
Using the ABS system, players can challenge ball-and-strike calls using a computerized system.The Hill - 5d -
Rich in cash, Japanese automaker Toyota builds a city to test futuristic mobility
Woven City near Mount Fuji is where Japanese automaker Toyota plans to test everyday living with robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous zero-emissions transportationABC News - 4d -
12 Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.Wired - 4d -
‘It could get an orgasm out of a cabbage’: the best vibrators, tested
From bullets to rabbits to wand vibrators, our sexual wellbeing expert demystifies what’s available, and rates her top 16 models (she tested 53). I could write here about how almost a fifth of ...The Guardian - 3d -
The ‘next important test for AI bulls’ happens this week with Nvidia’s earnings
Nvidia’s profit “could have enough substance even if less sizzle,” BofA analysts say.MarketWatch - 3d -
Kenya’s Brimin Kipkorir suspended after testing positive for banned substances
AIU reveals ‘presence/use of EPO, furosemide’ in tests He previously won marathons in Sydney and Frankfurt The Kenyan marathon runner Brimin Kipkorir has been suspended provisionally, after he ...The Guardian - 2d -
10 Best Laptop Stands for Any Setup, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Get better posture, fewer back aches, and an ergonomic desk setup, thanks to these top laptop stands, mats, and risers.Wired - 2d -
7 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2025), Tested and Reviewed
If you want to wake up with the sun but aren’t a morning person, these bedside devices can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day (and a sunset too).Wired - 2d -
In Britain, a Fight Over a Film Studio Becomes a Test for the Economy
The national government has intervened in a local planning squabble, which has become a symbol for how far it will go to use development as a way to revive the British economy.The New York Times - 2d -
Once Human Cross-Save Beta Test Starts Later This Week
Starry Studio has announced that it'll be conducting a closed beta test for cross-save on Once Human. It'll take place starting on February 27 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET and ends on March 1 at 3 AM PT ...GameSpot - 2d -
Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Sperax, WalkingPad, Egofit
These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.Wired - 1d -
FAA testing Musk's Starlink at 3 sites to fix 'reliability' issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is testing the use of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet platform to fix connectivity issues in U.S. airspace. The agency, on Monday, stated that some ...The Hill - 1d -
For the Mets, pitching injuries will be a stress test for the team’s vaunted pitching development group
Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea, two starters signed over the winter, will miss the beginning of the season due to injuries.Yahoo Sports - 1d
