Breakdown Modern Test

11 Best Umbrellas (2024), Tested and Reviewed

These are the best umbrellas we've tested. They'll protect you from showers and heavy rain and will hold up for the long haul.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

The Best Dyson Vacuums (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Feeling the pull of a clean machine? We’ll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Lebanon alleges ceasefire violations as Israeli strikes persist

Israel says it is responding to breaches of deal that would end a year of conflict with Hizbollah

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Justice Dept. Girds for a Test of Its Independence

President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to install loyalists have left officials fearful that he intends to carry out his threats of retribution but hopeful that rule-of-law norms can hold.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

20 Best Advent Calendars (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Whether your loved one likes sweets, spices, or something a little stronger, these treat-filled Advent calendars make a great gift.

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

A. Cornelius Baker, Champion of H.I.V. Testing, Dies at 63

Working inside the government and out, he lobbied to improve the lives of people with H.I.V. and AIDS, particularly those who belonged to minority groups.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections

Federal health officials are calling for more testing and treatment of workers on farms with bird flu

Health - ABC News - November 7

All Blacks Test sets tone for England mission to crack elite

England aim to prove they belong in the highest echelons of the Test game this autumn. The All Blacks are a tantalising first encounter.

NHS £25bn Budget boost puts pledge of ‘no cash without reform’ to test

Funding commitments raise questions over whether the money can deliver needed long-term transformation

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Rogers v Johnson: Aston Villa & Tottenham stars test friendship

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers takes on his friend and Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson in a competition of who knows the other the best.

7 Best Beauty Box Subscriptions, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

A beauty subscription box feels like a monthly present. These are our favorites.

Tech - Wired - November 3

£15 jeans 'more durable' than £150 pair in tests

University of Leeds test clothes to advise fast fashion industry and results 'surprising'.

The Best Gaming Headsets—We Tested Over Hundreds of Hours (2024)

Lend depth and drama to your gameplay with the right gaming headset for any console or device.

Tech - Wired - November 4

William's rugby skills tested on South African township visit

The Prince of Wales has been playing rugby on a visit to a township outside Cape Town.

Mystery fires were Russian 'test runs' to target cargo flights to US

The attacks targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and the UK, Polish prosecutors say.

North Korea test-launches ballistic missiles, Japan and South Korea say

North Korea on Tuesday test-launched several short-range ballistic missiles, neighboring South Korea and Japan said.

NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change

The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked.

‘If Harris wins, it’s because of abortion’: election tests fallout from Roe reversal

Arizona is one of 10 states with abortion, a top voting issue, on ballots. Could a Trump presidency unravel measures?. Ten states with abortion rights on the ballot this election day US ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Amazon gets FAA approval for new delivery drone as it begins tests in Arizona

Amazon says it has received approval from the FAA to fly its newer, smaller delivery drones, including beyond the visual line of sight of pilots.

Business - CNBC - November 5

8 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

I’m a side sleeper, and I tested the top foam, cooling, and firm mattresses to find the best support and pressure relief.

Tech - Wired - November 5

CDC calls for expanded bird flu testing among farm workers

Federal officials said Thursday that farmworkers exposed to bird flu should be tested for the virus even if they are not showing any symptoms, especially if they were not wearing the proper ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

4 Best All-in-One Computers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

If you need a PC but don't want to ponder over all the specs and peripherals, get one of these all-in-one computers.

Tech - Wired - November 8

5 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2024), 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).

Tech - Wired - November 8

25 Gift Ideas Under $25 (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re shopping for a book lover, organizer, or perpetual phone dropper, a cheap holiday gift can always be a fun one.

Tech - Wired - November 8

Review: A family of misfits tests the spirit of charity in 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'

Another take on Barbara Robinson's beloved 1972 novel, this one comes swaddled in period nostalgia and, beyond its high jinks, some sincere family messaging.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 8

AI groups rush to redesign model testing and create new benchmarks

Rapidly advancing technology is surpassing current methods of evaluating and comparing large language models

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Trump’s radical second-term agenda set to test Mexico’s fragility

President Claudia Sheinbaum has limited leverage despite the country being the largest trading partner of the US

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Yoga Mats, Props, and WIRED-Tested Yoga Gear (2024)

Here’s our essential guide for every yogi's flow, from mats and towels to blocks and blankets.

Tech - Wired - November 9

World Test Championship is wide open but England remain on outside

New Zealand’s historic series clean sweep has set up an unexpectedly exciting race to the final at Lord’s next year. A week on from New Zealand’s 3-0 triumph in India and the result feels no less ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

16 WIRED-Tested Gifts for People Who Need Some Sleep (2024)

Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines.

Tech - Wired - November 10

1959 cold case of boy's murder in Wisconsin solved through DNA testing

The boy's adpotive mother admitted to killing her son, but investigators could not tie the case to skeletal remains found in 1959 until now.

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.

The 6 Best Folding Phones We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.

Tech - Wired - November 12

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NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change

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