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Texas army base poised to become mass deportation hub under Trump plan

Reports of Fort Bliss being used for detention as well as expulsion purposes spark outrage from critics. The huge US army base of Fort Bliss at the Texas-Mexico border is poised to become a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

AstraZeneca to invest $2.5 billion in Beijing hub as it looks beyond Chinese tax probe

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced on Friday that it will invest $2.5 billion in a research and development center in the Chinese capital.

CNBC - 4d

More than 1,000 people killed in two days of clashes in Syria, war monitor says

About 745 civilians among those killed in fighting in Latakia province between security forces and fighters loyal to former president Assad. More than 1,000 people, including 745 civilians, were ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Fact Check: No, mussels don't shut off Warsaw's water supply if they sense toxins — but they help monitor it

Yahoo News - Mar. 10

Civil servants told to deliver or leave as Labour overhauls Whitehall

Highest-paid mandarins at top of organisation will face stricter performance monitoring

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Bitwarden Review: The Best Password Manager

Bitwarden is open source and secure, has support for passkeys, and costs just $10 per year.

Wired - Mar. 17

Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs

London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backing

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports

An unexpected nationwide strike by airport workers over pay has caused disruption at major transport hubs.

BBC News - Mar. 10

EU to toughen stance on migrant returns

Brussels seeks to send people to ‘return hubs’ outside the bloc if their home countries do not accept them

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Grangemouth: A new dawn for the home of UK's oldest oil refinery?

Its history was built on fossil fuels - but now the site's future depends on its reinvention as a green energy industrial hub.

BBC News - Mar. 17

Heathrow Airport Closure Wreaks Havoc on Travelers Worldwide

Flights for thousands of passengers were disrupted by the shutdown at the London airport, one of the world’s major transport hubs.

The New York Times - 3d

Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to Balkans

Home Office officials have discussed proposals to set up overseas "return hubs"

BBC News - 2d

Can Cambridge be a model for kick-starting the British economy?

An ambitious plan aims to double the size of the city and make it a hub for growth and innovation. But will its infrastructure cope?

Financial Times - 1d

Heathrow defends response as questions grow about length of closure

Heathrow bosses are defending their response to a fire that shut down Europe’s busiest air hub for almost a day

ABC News - 1d

Why one burning substation grounded Heathrow for a day

Time spent switching power supply and rebooting systems raises doubts over resilience of Europe’s largest aviation hub

Financial Times - 43m

High-speed trader urges regulator to clamp down on ‘unfair’ Eurex trading loophole

Exchange says allegations ‘unfounded’ and concerns have been ‘repeatedly reviewed’

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Shohei Ohtani's home run in Japan should have been called a double

This shouldn't have been declared a home run after review.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Glimpsing a Ferry Terminal’s Faded Grandeur Before Beauty Is Restored

Hoboken’s busy transit hub, which dates to a time when railroad companies built lavish structures to serve passengers, is being renovated.

The New York Times - Mar. 16

POC Obex Connect Headset Review: Loud and Clear

POC’s Obex Connect headset turned me into a music-on-the-mountain person.

Wired - Mar. 6

Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams

“Careless People,” a memoir by a former Facebook executive, portrays feckless company leaders cozying up to authoritarian regimes.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

The Best Flannel Sheets, Tested & Reviewed (2025)

Looking for something extra cozy to sleep in? These flannel sheets are the softest you'll find, whether you're looking for luxurious velvet flannel or something light enough for a hot sleeper.

Wired - Mar. 10

OPM Watchdog Says Review of DOGE Work Is Underway

The acting inspector general says the Office of Personnel Management is investigating whether any “emerging threats” have arisen as Elon Musk’s DOGE works to rapidly transform government systems.

Wired - Mar. 10

iPhone 16e review: Apple’s cheapest new phone

Stripped back iPhone offers latest chips, AI and longer battery life, but with only a single camera on the back. Apple’s cheapest new smartphone is the iPhone 16e, which offers the basic modern ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

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 $150 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Wired - Mar. 11

The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan review – do no harm

A doctor’s brilliant study of the dangers of overdiagnosis, from ADHD to long Covid. We swim in oceans of quackery. The media is flooded with misinformation about health and pseudo-diagnoses based ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 12

WWE 2K25 Review - New World Order

Pro wrestling is a variety show. Spend a few weeks with WWE and you'll see how many tastes the product caters to. Segments can lean into different genres, such as drama, action, comedy, or even ...

GameSpot - Mar. 12

Adolescence review – the closest thing to TV perfection in decades

Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s drama about a teen accused of murder is astounding. Its dazzling performances, and the devastating questions it asks, will linger with you. In the late 80s, there ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Vornado Sensa Cribside Heater Review: An Accurate Thermostat

A space heater designed for babies offers a real solution to the no good, very bad thermostats on most portable heaters.

Wired - Mar. 13

Deutsche Bank reviews Canary Wharf presence

Exit or reduction in floorspace would mark latest retreat from docklands office district

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Best Heated Blankets, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Stay toasty warm with our favorite electric heated blankets.

Wired - Mar. 14

Sun Home Luminar Sauna Review: No Steam

For $10,000, you get a small, warm room with a sound system and party lights!

Wired - Mar. 14

Book Review: ‘When the Going Was Good,’ by Graydon Carter

The former Vanity Fair editor reflects on an era’s power moves and expense-account adventures in a new memoir.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

8 Best Down Comforters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Snuggle up under our favorite comforters for every season and every budget.

Wired - Mar. 17

Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah review – a masterclass in quicksilver storytelling

The Nobel laureate’s wonderful new novel connects a trio of east African teens as they come of age, moving from small-scale dramas to wide-ranging social panoramas. The receipt of a big award ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

11 Best Cooling Mattresses (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.

Wired - Mar. 18

Womanizer Enhance Review: A Clitoral Suction Toy and Vibrator

Womanizer stuffs its famous Pleasure Air technology into a vibrator, delivering a winning combo.

Wired - Mar. 18

Balmuda MoonKettle Review: a Luxury Electric Kettle

Balmuda’s new MoonKettle splits the crosshairs between traditional style and modern whistles and bells.

Wired - Mar. 18

Assassin's Creed Shadows Review - Shinobi Simulator

It felt good to see Assassin's Creed Shadows protagonist Naoe's face nearly healed after the 50-hour journey through 16th-century Japan. The wound that had once marred her face was mostly gone, ...

GameSpot - 6d

JBL Flip 7 Review: Party Time Refined

The Flip 7 adds new features, upgraded sound, and more battery.

Wired - 6d

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