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Ecuador’s Noboa re-elected in presidential vote seen as test of his ‘war on drugs’
Noboa placed the armed forces at the centre of his rule, which initially led to a drop in crime but also a surge in reports of rights violations. In an election seen as a referendum on his “war on ...The Guardian - 1d -
7 Best Natural Deodorants, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Want to go aluminum-free without being stinky? These WIRED-tested picks have you covered.Wired - 5d -
FAA to Conduct Drone-Detection Testing in New Jersey
The FAA testing comes following a spike last year in reports about drone activity in New Jersey and elsewhere.Inc. - 3d -
The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
We’ve tested filter from Sawyer, Katadyn, LifeStraw, MSR and more to find the best option for every adventure.Wired - 1d -
8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.Wired - 4d -
Blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms emerge
Researchers behind test using biomarkers say it could ‘revolutionise’ early diagnosis of disease. Researchers have developed a simple and “cost-effective” blood test capable of detecting ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ecuador votes in knife-edge election during wave of violence
Daniel Noboa faces Luisa González in repeat of 2023 election, with security voters’ main concernFinancial Times - 2d -
Ecuadorean President’s Opponent Contests His Re-election Win
In a divisive election season, Daniel Noboa pledged to bring law and order. His opponent immediately contested the results.The New York Times - 1d -
10 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.Wired - 3d -
Polls open in Gabon's first presidential election since the 2023 military coup
Voters in Gabon headed to polling stations in the first presidential election since a 2023 military coup ended a political dynasty that lasted over 50 yearsABC News - 3d -
Ecuadoreans Are Split Between Two Candidates Ahead of Runoff Election on Sunday
In the city of Machala, a former booming economic hub now ravaged by drug violence and unemployment, residents are split between two candidates ahead of a runoff election on Sunday.The New York Times - 3d -
Voters in Gabon await results of presidential election, with likely victory for coup leader
Voters in Gabon are waiting for the results of the central African nation’s presidential election, which the country’s military rulers hope will legitimize their grip on powerABC News - 2d -
Australian political leaders launch election campaigns focused on first-time homeowners
Australia’s rival political leaders offered competing policies to help Australians buy a home ahead of the nation’s first federal election in which younger voters will outnumber the long-dominant ...ABC News - 2d -
Gabon’s coup leader Oligui Nguema elected president with 90% of votes cast, provisional results show
Gabon’s coup leader Oligui Nguema elected president with 90% of votes cast, provisional results showABC News - 1d -
Ecuador's incumbent president and a leftist lawyer again vie for the top job in a runoff election
A conservative young millionaire and a leftist lawyer are again the choices before Ecuadorians heading to the polls for the country’s second presidential runoff election in less than two yearsABC News - 2d -
Brice Oligui Nguema Is Favored to Win Gabon Election
A military officer who seized power but promised to step down is expected to win the presidential vote on Saturday.The New York Times - 3d -
What to Know About Ecuador’s Presidential Election
Voters are in a standoff over which candidate can better address persistent violence linked to drug trafficking.The New York Times - 2d -
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa wins re-election
The sitting president's challenger in the closely fought race, Luisa González, has claimed fraud without producing evidence.BBC News - 1d -
Trump says he’s in ‘very good shape’ after his annual physical
President Donald Trump had his annual physical on Friday where he says he took several different tests, including a cognitive test and a number of heart tests. He says he expects the results to be ...NBC News - 2d -
Best Dog Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed
From dog beds to pup backpacks, we’ve had our furry best friends try it all. These dog accessories lead the pack.Wired - 3d -
How the Trade War Is Testing Gen-Z Startups
They’re facing a TikTok ban and a trade war. Is Gen-Z now Gen-T?Inc. - 3d -
The Best Pixel 9 Cases, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Whether you saved some cash with the Pixel 9a or went big with the Pixel 9 Pro XL, we’ve got a selection of cases—MagSafe included—to kit out your new Android phone.Wired - 2d -
12 Best Laptops of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
These are our favorite Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.Wired - 1d -
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa wins re-election in run-off
Leader pledges further action on security crisis and must also tackle weak economyFinancial Times - 1d -
Peruvian author and Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89
Writer and public intellectual lost 1990 presidential election to Alberto FujimoriFinancial Times - 1d -
Florida sophomore Alex Condon expected to test NBA predraft process
Condon was named to the All-SEC second team by USA TODAY, averaging 10.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 blocks.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
A critical week for Meta and a key test for the new FTC chair
Plus, ECB expected to cut interest rates and milestone dates for McDonald’sFinancial Times - 1d -
Military schools offer test case for Trump education reforms
Military academies could increasingly show what President Trump wants to see from public schools and colleges. While K-12 districts and universities are fighting back against book removals; ...The Hill - 1d -
Meta’s Antitrust Trial to Put Mark Zuckerberg, Serial Witness, to the Test Again
Meta’s chief has grown accustomed to tough questioning in courts and hearings, but an antitrust trial starting Monday could be more grueling, experts said.The New York Times - 1d -
Meta’s Antitrust Trial to Put Mark Zuckerberg, Serial Witness, to the Test Again
Meta’s chief has grown accustomed to tough questioning in courts and hearings, but an antitrust trial starting Monday could be more grueling, experts said.The New York Times - 1d -
34 Viral TikTok Gifts That Are Actually Worth a Look (2025)
We’re testing the gadgets that keep showing up in our feeds. Here's what deserves the hype—and would make awesome presents.Wired - 4d -
The Best Cat Toys for Your Furry Friend (2025)
Based on years of testing with our cats, these are our favorite WIRED-approved, tech-y cat toys and scratchers.Wired - 3d -
WATCH: Man sues hospital after discovering he was switched at birth
Kevin McMahon says he had a suspicion all his life that he was in the wrong family, and it was a feeling confirmed by a DNA test.ABC News - 2d -
For Taiwan’s Small Exporters, the Uncertainty’s as Bad as the Tariffs
The island’s many small factories have thrived by being frugal — and flexible. But President Trump’s unpredictability is testing their limits.The New York Times - 2d -
Bondi Westfield attack victims ‘should still be here’, Anthony Albanese says in first anniversary tribute
PM praises first responders’ courage and a community ‘united in grief’ one year after stabbing rampage that killed six. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Get our ...The Guardian - 2d -
Garbage bag giant fined $8.25m for falsely claiming products were recycled plastic
Clorox, the company behind GLAD garbage bags, advertised them as made from 50% recycled plastic from the ocean. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Get our ...The Guardian - 1d -
DOJ fires longtime spokesman who worked on Trump investigations
Robert Mueller and Jack Smith investigated Trump for the DOJ on questions of obstruction of justice, election interference and retention of classified records.CNBC - 3d -
How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off
Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.The New York Times - 3d
