North Korea says it performed cruise missile tests

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

ADAC test shows winter weather can slash electric car range

Yahoo News - Feb. 21

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 - Feb. 21

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 - 6d

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 transportation

ABC News - 6d

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 - 6d

Trump’s control over independent agencies tees up test of presidential power

President Trump’s efforts to expand control over independent agencies tees up a new test of presidential power that is already making its way through the courts. This week, the president signed an ...

The Hill - 5d

‘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 - 5d

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 - 4d

House GOP plan to pass Trump agenda set to face key test

The House GOP’s plan to pass a large chunk of President Trump’s agenda is set to face a key test this week when the conference looks to adopt a budget resolution, which would set the legislative ...

The Hill - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 3d

Giancarlo Stanton leaves Yankees spring camp for medical testing in New York

Stanton has dealt with tendinitis in both elbows going back to last season, and the condition has apparently gotten worse.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Sperax, WalkingPad, Egofit

These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.

Wired - 3d

House aims to vote on budget resolution in key test for Johnson

"There may be a vote tonight, there may not be," House Speaker Mike Johnson said after a meeting with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday.

CBS News - 3d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

Budget vote in House tests slim GOP majority in new Trump term

If House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to pass the Trump-backed budget plan, which includes trillions in tax cuts, he can only afford to lose one Republican vote. However, multiple GOP lawmakers have ...

CBS News - 2d

Influencers Call These Medical Tests Lifesaving. Here’s What You May Not Know.

New research examined nearly 1,000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone levels and cancer risk.

The New York Times - 1d

Lando Norris ends day one of F1 testing fastest for McLaren

A power cut on the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain halted running for over an hour as teams used torches and mobile phones to operate in near darkness in mildly chaotic scenes.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Nvidia passes its quarterly future-shock stress test

Every quarter is a new nail-biter for the chipmaker

Financial Times - 1d

7 Best Hair Dryers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED

Ready to ditch your clunky hair dryer? These top-tier models bring the heat without the damage.

Wired - 1d

Best Tested Ski Clothes (2025): Shells, Jackets, Wool Socks

From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have got you covered.

Wired - 1d

Woman accused of testing cocaine quality faces charges in U.S.

Irma Elvira Cruz, a 60-year-old woman known as "Madre," has been extradited from Mexico to face federal charges, according to the Justice Department.

CBS News - 1d

McCullum was a tonic for England’s Test side but will the medicine work in all formats?

Elimination from the Champions Trophy will surely end Jos Buttler’s tenure as white-ball captain, but is the lack of 50-over domestic cricket the biggest problem?. The diagnosis after England’s ...

The Guardian - 22h

West Bank Operation Tests Palestinian Leaders’ Ability to Root Out Militants

The Palestinian Authority wants to prove it can handle security in Gaza, even if it means working in parallel with a destructive Israeli campaign that has displaced tens of thousands.

The New York Times - 6h

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

BBC News - Feb. 19

The key global issue is not the clash of north and south: it’s who supports international law and who doesn’t | Jean-Noël Barrot

We say the defining question is this: do nations work for peace and order or embrace the notion of power by force?. Jean-Noël Barrot is the foreign minister of France We are being told that the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

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