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Best Sheets for Every Bed & Budget, Tested & Reviewed (2025)

Is linen worth the splurge? Should you buy bamboo or silk sheets? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites, and we break it all down.

Wired - 21h

Best Cooking Equipment for Meal Kits (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Meal kits make cooking easy, and these kitchen must-haves make the process even easier.

Wired - 1d

5 Posture Corrector Picks for Support (2025), Tested and Reviewed

You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. We rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.

Wired - 2d

The Congressional Review Act is a reckless tool

Resolutions of disapproval fast-track decisions by limiting public hearings and debate.

The Hill - 1d

Trump turbulence will test Labour

Reform UK and Tories could compromise voter support by looking cosy with US president

Financial Times - 2d

Best Kindle to Buy in 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.

Wired - 3d

6 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

7 Best Dry Shampoos, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2025)

I spent months testing 25-plus dry shampoos on day-two hair and beyond—these are the most effective formulas you can buy.

Wired - 4d

Adams Unveils a Rosy Election-Year Budget, Citing Lower Migrant Costs

The $114.5 billion spending plan anticipated $2 billion less in asylum seeker costs, but also called for an additional $550 million for nonmigrant shelters.

The New York Times - 5d

‘The dreaded B-word’: how to start budgeting

Money is emotional – but avoiding a budget is often more of a headache than making one. For some, making a personal budget sounds about as appealing as licking a subway floor.. “They think of it as ...

The Guardian - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

Democrats grill Trump budget pick

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump’s pick for budget chief faces fire in hearing Democrats grilled Russell ...

The Hill - 6d

5 Budgeting Apps to Help You Save Money

Looking to start a personal budget or save come cash? Here are a few smartphone apps that can help you penny-pinch your way to financial peace of mind.

Wired - 6d

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

Kristin Crowley: LA fire chief publicly criticizing the city’s budget cuts

LA’s first female fire chief, in a public spat with the mayor, is a 25-year veteran who’s prioritized diversifying her team. Kristin Crowley was appointed Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase

Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw an overall increase.

ABC News - Jan. 11

Carville: Reported $40M budget for Melania Trump Amazon documentary 'breathtaking'

Democratic strategist James Carville questioned the $40 million budget for Melania Trump’s documentary set to debut on Amazon Prime later this year. “You can produce a world-class documentary for ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Questions mount over budget cuts made ahead of L.A.-area wildfires

Los Angeles city leaders are facing mounting questions over whether the city was prepared as the wildfires, including the Palisades Fire, broke out. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is also facing criticism ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

L.A. fire chief on whether budget cuts impacted the fire response

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about whether $17 million in budget cuts hindered the agency's wildfire response.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Trump’s push for SALT tax reform threatened by hardline GOP budget hawks

The path of least resistance could be $5 trillion in new government debt.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

UK school budgets eroded by spiralling special needs costs, report shows

SEN spending and higher wages leave headteachers facing ‘very tight’ accounts in 2025, says IFS

Financial Times - Jan. 8

The 13 best women’s running shoes of 2025, tested & reviewed

A running coach and podiatrist share the best women's running shoes from Brooks, Hoka, Nike and more

NBC News - Jan. 7

Call Of Duty Budget Reportedly As High As $700 Million Per Game

Big video games take a lot of money to make, but the industry is very secretive in exactly how much is spent developing them. However, it looks like we might have some insight on how much money it ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget

The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National Insurance

BBC News - Jan. 7

Next warns of ‘anaemic’ growth after UK Budget tax increases

Retailer says measures will cost it £67mn in current financial year and warns of potentially chilling effect on economy

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Newsom proposes 'balanced' budget with no deficits

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday proposed a $322 billion budget that he said would be "balanced" and without deficits — marking a significant turnaround after two years of shortfalls. ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Naughty Dog Founder Reveals Budgets Of Original Games And Why They Sold To Sony

Andy Gavin, one of the co-founders of Naughty Dog, has explained why the company sold itself to Sony back in 2001. Posting on LinkedIn , Gavin said he's been asked "countless times" why Naughty ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

France signals fewer spending cuts and tax rises ahead of budget talks

Economy minister seeks to ‘protect growth’ with slightly higher deficit target for 2025

Financial Times - Jan. 6

7 Best Space Heaters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.

Wired - Jan. 6

UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs

Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of Commerce

Financial Times - Jan. 5

15 Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.

Wired - Jan. 5

Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025 Tested and Reviewed by Experts

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever your needs or budget.

Wired - Jan. 5

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 - Jan. 3