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You can now fine-tune your own version of AI image maker Flux with just 5 images

Whether for brand-consistent marketing visuals or detailed character art, the Flux Pro Finetuning API enhances precision and adaptability.

VentureBeat - Jan. 16

Film-maker Jacques Audiard apologises after Mexican outrage over Emilia Pérez

The director of the award-winning musical about a trans cartel boss has said the film isn’t intended to be realistic, but he is sorry if things in it ‘seem shocking’. Emilia Pérez director Jacques ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight

Blue Origin launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above Earth.

NBC News - Jan. 16

8 Best Leggings (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re doing reps or pushing Play on the next episode, these leggings are built for every kind of marathon.

Wired - Jan. 16

The 13 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services (2025) Tested and Reviewed

From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.

Wired - Jan. 16

Travel group HBX to test Europe’s IPO market with Spanish listing

Hotel room wholesaler could be valued at €5bn in first big European flotation of the year

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Un, deux, trois — three language learning apps, tested by an editor

I tried three language learning apps – Duolingo, Babbel and Pimsleur – to find out which is best for language proficiency and fluency.

NBC News - Jan. 15

SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather

If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.

CBS News - Jan. 15

Why SpaceX’s Starship Test Could Be its Most Important Yet

The world’s biggest rocket just got a bit bigger, and its upcoming launch is meant to support its next-generation Starlink satellites.

Inc. - Jan. 15

SEC lawsuit against Elon Musk is a big political test for Trump administration

Trump appointee Paul Atkins is set to face a major minefield upon taking over leadership of the SEC, given Musk’s close ties to the incoming president.

MarketWatch - Jan. 15

California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Wildfire Losses Mount

The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, had just $377 million available last week to pay claims that could reach billions, officials said.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

EU threatens to curb access for makers of Chinese medical devices

Report finds Beijing is discriminating against bloc’s manufacturers in same field

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Anysphere, a Maker of A.I. Coding Software, Raises $100 Million

The company’s Cursor product, which can autocomplete programming code, helped the start-up draw a $2.5 billion valuation.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

North Korea tests 'several' missiles, South Korean military says

North Korea launched "several short-range ballistic missiles," that landed in the Sea of Japan Tuesday morning local time, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

ABC News - Jan. 14

Blizzard of confirmation hearings to offer an early Trump test for Senate Republicans

Cabinet confirmation hearings will provide an early glimpse at how Senate Republicans will handle Donald Trump's wishes in his second term.

NBC News - Jan. 13

‘I was waking up five times a night’: how film-maker Mikhail Krichman escaped from Russia

The revered cinematographer was making an apocalyptic musical with Tilda Swinton deep in a salt mine when he realised he had to flee. Can he now save his son?. It was March 2022 and Joshua ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing

Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Confirmation Hearings Open in a Test of Trump’s Hold on Senate G.O.P.

Opposition to prospective nominees, along with time-consuming Senate rules, will slow floor action despite the Republican push for approval of some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks as ...

The New York Times - Jan. 13

12 Best Cat Water Fountains, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Ensuring your cat is drinking enough water is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. We tested many models, and these were our favorites.

Wired - Jan. 13

Pension managers urge UK to ditch ‘megafund’ scale test

Ministers say consolidation of retirement schemes would cut costs and boost investment

Financial Times - Jan. 13

The Best Automated Espresso, Latte, and Cappuccino Makers (2025)

Tired of plain drinks and pour-overs? Turn your kitchen into a café with these barista-worthy machines.

Wired - Jan. 12

Blue Origin preps New Glenn rocket for high-stakes test flight

Blue Origin expects the New Glenn to provide a viable alternative to SpaceX's market-dominating Falcon family of rockets.

CBS News - Jan. 11

How a Baltimore student became the NFL's go-to rug maker

With the help of Lamar Jackson's viral reaction, Ravens fan and college student Gordon Cartnail turned his passion for rug making into a lucrative business.

ESPN - Jan. 11

World’s largest chip maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, reports record sales

The key supplier of advanced chips for the world’s leading tech companies saw record revenue in the final quarter of 2023.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

The Los Angeles Fires Will Put California’s New Insurance Rules to the Test

The state’s insurance industry was reformed in late 2024 to promote coverage in disaster-prone areas. Tens of billions in fire damage will stress-test the new regime.

Wired - Jan. 9

Argentina pays bondholders $4.3bn in key test for Milei

Largest payment since 2020 restructuring boosts bond prices but challenging repayments loom

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Here’s Why Tesla Is Losing to Chinese EV Maker BYD

My latest five-whys analysis looks at Tesla’s sales slump.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Monster Hunter Wilds receives second beta test

The second beta test will include a new mission and will allow player character creation to carry over to the full release.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Senate Democrats face early test with vote on Laken Riley Act

Democrats will face an early test on how to navigate immigration under President-elect Trump on Thursday when the Laken Riley Act becomes the first bill to hit the Senate floor. The bill, which ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth

Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approved

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Before Las Vegas, Intel Analysts Warned That Bomb Makers Were Turning to AI

Authorities say that before a Green Beret blew up a Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel, he consulted ChatGPT—exactly the scenario police have been warned of for the past year.

Wired - Jan. 8

Four cases to test Trump’s antitrust strategy

The new antitrust team appointed by President-elect Trump includes bipartisan members with no clear indication of their enforcement approach, but historic precedent suggests that they may not ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

The 50 best leggings tested and ranked, according to editors

We tested more than 50 leggings over the course of 8 weeks. Shop the 50 best women’s leggings, including top contenders from Nike, Lululemon and Athleta.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk, after trial disappointment, expands AI deal in potential $4.6 billion pact

At least four analysts weighed in on the prospects for Europe’s second-largest company, Novo Nordisk, after the Danish drugmaker reported disappointing results for its next-generation weight-loss ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power

Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with Israel

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Women’s Ashes rivals united in appeal for three Tests in multi-format series

Gardner and Beaumont call for series to be expanded Australia and England begin with ODI on 12 January Australia all-rounder Ash Gardner and England opener Tammy Beaumont have put their rivalry ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind

Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groups