West Indies great Clive Lloyd ‘disturbed’ by two tier plan for Test cricket

Welcoming 2025 With Two New Routes in the Alps

Yahoo News - 5d

Best Wireless Headphones (2025): Tested Over Many Hours

Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.

Wired - 5d

Australia v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

India reach 141-6 at stumps on day two to lead fifth Test by 145 runs Australia quick takes four wickets while Pant blazes half-century 6th over: Australia 15-1 (Konstas 11, Labuschagne 2) ...

The Guardian - 5d

Pant's stunning 61 leaves final Test finely poised

Rishabh Pant hits a brilliant 61 but Scott Boland takes 4-42 as India lead Australia by 145 with four wickets remaining after day two of the final Test.

BBC News - 5d

Northern Illinois set to move to Mountain West as football-only member

The school's board of trustees will vote to approve the move on Jan. 7.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

DraftKings tests a subscription service as it looks to offset high New York taxes

DraftKings is testing the subscription service in New York, which is tied for the highest tax rate on sports wagering in the country.

CNBC - 5d

Marvel Rivals Vanguard Tier List - All 8 Tank Heroes Ranked

The Marvel Rivals Vanguard roster is fairly limited out of the gate, with only a handful of heroes to choose from. Vanguards serve as tanks, with large health pools and abilities focused on ...

GameSpot - 5d

The West End is enjoying a theatre revival. Can Broadway keep up?

The trend is a decisive shift in the balance between two cities that have long vied to be the world capital of the stage

Financial Times - 5d

Marvel Rivals Strategists Tier List - All 7 Support Heroes Ranked

Marvel Rivals , a free-to-play 6v6 hero shooter, features a pretty wide roster of Marvel characters to play as. While the selection of Strategists, the support heroes focused on healing and ...

GameSpot - 5d

A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

BBC News - 5d

US leadership is being tested in Syria

The consequences of Turkey’s and its Islamist allies’ potential takeover of northeastern Syria are profound, with significant implications for U.S. national security interests.

The Hill - 5d

2025 will test the ageing warhorses of the Middle East

There are few grounds for optimism over the Palestinian question but the west can help Syria get back on its feet

Financial Times - 6d

The Best Tested Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers (2025)

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

Wired - 6d

Great expectorations: to understand Manchester City study Guardiola’s mouth

Yes, in the manager’s spit we can begin to grasp his quest for perfection and the champions’ recent unravelling. Nothing fascinates in football quite like the inside of Pep Guardiola’s head. And ...

The Guardian - 6d

High-stakes tests and threats to watch as UK politics heats up

After a slow start Keir Starmer must now grip both policy and polling pressures, with May elections pivotal for his opponents

Financial Times - 6d

Novel test can detect different types of asthma via nasal swab

A new test can differentiate between various types of asthma via a nasal swab. Researchers hope it can eventually help match patients with better treatments.

NBC News - 6d

Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank

The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Two stabbings at two NYC subway stations occurred New Year's Day

The attacks are part of a recent series of unrelated violent incidents occurring on or near subways.

The Hill - 6d

Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera TV channel in West Bank

The Foreign Press Association has said the move "raises serious questions about press freedom".

BBC News - Jan. 2

Russia Is Reportedly Making Two Video Game Consoles

Russia is looking to enter the video game console space by creating its own systems, and the country is reportedly planning on making two different kinds as it continues to feel the economic impact ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

14 Best Soundbars We've Tested and Reviewed (2025): Sonos, Sony, Bose

Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars.

Wired - Jan. 2

Ramaswamy is wrong: Why ’90s America was the pinnacle of greatness

Vivek Ramaswamy's critique of '90s American culture, which he dismisses as frivolous, overlooks the joy, creativity, and meritocracy that made the era great, and the influence it had on the world.

The Hill - Jan. 2

How marketing pushed these three indie films into box office hits

Despite major obstacles, some indie films thrived this year. Yes, they were artistically accomplished, but inventive ad campaigns also helped draw in crowds.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2

How Inc. 5000 Founders Find Great Hires

It’s harder than ever to find the skills and culture fit your company needs. Inc. 5000 hiring experts offer non-obvious secrets to give you a leg up.

Inc. - Jan. 2

The Palestinian Authority Takes on Hamas Militants in West Bank Power Struggle

Weeks of deadly fighting have marked the most serious clashes between Palestinian factions in years.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists

Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Two teenagers killed in New Year's Day crash

A boy aged 16 and an 18-year-old man died in the crash in East Yorkshire, police say.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.

Wired - Jan. 1

The Spin | Let the Ashes mind games begin: gazing through a crystal ball at cricket in 2025

Archer in cotton wool, Root innovates again and South Africa claim the urn – some predictions for the year ahead. January The final game between Australia and India at the SCG, the Aussies’ ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Parrots, trees and dragons: test yourself with our quiz on national flag changes

The ‘independence flag’ now flies in parts of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but can you identify these other countries that have changed their flags (or not)? Continue reading...