First Test - QuikReader

Jacob Bethell, ‘cool cat’ and England rookie, thrust into Test spotlight

Debutant has impressed everyone from a young age but can he carry off batting No 3 against New Zealand?. Moments after the applause in the England huddle at Hagley Oval that signposted Jacob ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Trump’s second term could test Europe’s nuclear temptations

If NATO’s nuclear guarantee is questioned, we may discover that the alliance mattered more than we realized in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Refreshed Stokes clears the air with England before New Zealand Test

Returning to his native Christchurch is having a positive effect on the captain and hopefully will lift his side too. Come rain or shine, New Zealand cricketers tend to wear a smile on their faces. ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing

Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.

8 Best Ski Helmets Editor Tested and Reviewed (2024)

This is an essential item for all skiers and snowboarders. WIRED has tested the best helmets for all abilities and budgets.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?

An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.

14 Best Office Chairs of 2024— I've Tested 55+ to Pick Them

Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Google tests new hotel search format in Europe to comply with EU law

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

'AI Jesus' avatar tests man's faith in machines and the divine

Researchers and religious leaders have released findings from an intriguing two-month experiment through art in a Catholic chapel in Switzerland

World - ABC News - Yesterday

18 Best Camera Bags, Slings, Straps, and Backpacks (2024), Tested

Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 80 packs and rounded up our favorites.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Iga Swiatek accepts one-month ban after testing positive for trimetazidine

World No 2 deemed her level of fault ‘at the lowest end’ Pole’s medication for jet lag and sleep was contaminated Iga Swiatek, the world No 2 women’s tennis player, has received a one-month ban ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Swiatek takes 1-month ban for failed doping test

Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for a banned heart medication, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

OpenAI faces critical test as Chinese models close the gap in AI leadership

In the fast-moving world of AI, competition is heating up—and nowhere is this more evident than in the battle over advanced reasoning models. In just the past few days, three new AI models from ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

42 all out - Sri Lanka record their lowest Test score

Sri Lanka are bowled out for 42 by South Africa in Durban, the lowest total in their men's team's Test history.

USC's improving offensive line faces big test against Notre Dame

With No. 5 Notre Dame and its fearsome front on tap Saturday, there's no denying the leap USC's offensive line has made.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

5 pivotal 2025 contests that could also be Trump litmus tests

Democrats will be looking to regroup while Republicans will be looking to grow their electoral advantages in 2025, when attention will turn to a handful of off-year races. While the electoral ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Brook ton and six NZ drops get England back into Test

Harry Brook's calculated century propels England back into the first Test against New Zealand on the second day in Christchurch.

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of second Test in huge blow for Australia

Fast bowler to miss clash with India in Adelaide due to side strain Uncapped Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett called into squad Australia’s bid to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has taken ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago