Mercury's Griner Tests

Mercury's Griner tests free agency for first time

Brittney Griner, who has always re-signed with the Mercury since she was drafted in 2013, will test the WNBA's free agent market for the first time.

ESPN - 16h

Denmark to ditch ‘parenting competency’ tests for Greenlandic families

Human rights bodies have long criticised the tests as culturally unsuitable for Greenlandic people. Denmark has announced it is abandoning the use of highly controversial “parenting competency” ...

The Guardian - 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

TikTok ban will be first test for Trump as dealmaker-in-chief

The new law will land in the incoming president's lap – but it's also a political opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

BBC News - 4d

"Unrivaled" league debuts with WNBA stars like Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner

The highly anticipated "Unrivaled" league kicks off tonight, featuring 36 WNBA players across six teams. Founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, the league offers players an opportunity to ...

CBS News - 4d

SpaceX Ship Explodes During Test Flight

Elon Musk’s space company was conducting the seventh flight of its Starship rocket. The explosion temporarily disrupted air travel.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch

Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.

BBC News - 5d

Trump EPA, Interior picks face Senate test

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump EPA, Interior picks poised for confirmation Environment watchers faced a split screen on ...

The Hill - 5d

Check Out These Extraordinary New Images of Mercury

New photos of Mercury taken during the joint European and Japanese BepiColombo mission reveal fascinating details of the small rocky planet.

Wired - 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

A Major Challenge for Trump’s Agenda: A Mercurial Coach Calling the Plays

The president-elect has admonished Republicans to stay united around his ambitious domestic policy plans. But his track record with Congress is one of abrupt turnabouts and last-minute blowups.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby

The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Mercury stuns in incredibly detailed new images

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Argentina pays bondholders $4.3bn in key test for Milei

Largest payment since 2020 restructuring boosts bond prices but challenging repayments loom

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Spacecraft buzzes Mercury's north pole and beams back stunning photos

A spacecraft has beamed back some of the best close-up photos yet of Mercury's north pole

ABC News - Jan. 9

Monster Hunter Wilds receives second beta test

The second beta test will include a new mission and will allow player character creation to carry over to the full release.

ESPN - Jan. 9

London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth

Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approved

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Four cases to test Trump’s antitrust strategy

The new antitrust team appointed by President-elect Trump includes bipartisan members with no clear indication of their enforcement approach, but historic precedent suggests that they may not ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

The 50 best leggings tested and ranked, according to editors

We tested more than 50 leggings over the course of 8 weeks. Shop the 50 best women’s leggings, including top contenders from Nike, Lululemon and Athleta.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power

Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with Israel

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Griner to knock 'all the dust off' with Unrivaled

Mercury star Brittney Griner said the new Unrivaled 3-on-3 league allows her to knock "all the dust off" while staying stateside to compete during the WNBA's offseason.

ESPN - Jan. 7

7 Best Space Heaters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

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

Wired - Jan. 6

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 Wireless Headphones (2025): Tested Over Many Hours

Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.

Wired - Jan. 4

Australia v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

India reach 141-6 at stumps on day two to lead fifth Test by 145 runs Australia quick takes four wickets while Pant blazes half-century 6th over: Australia 15-1 (Konstas 11, Labuschagne 2) ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Pant's stunning 61 leaves final Test finely poised

Rishabh Pant hits a brilliant 61 but Scott Boland takes 4-42 as India lead Australia by 145 with four wickets remaining after day two of the final Test.

BBC News - Jan. 4

DraftKings tests a subscription service as it looks to offset high New York taxes

DraftKings is testing the subscription service in New York, which is tied for the highest tax rate on sports wagering in the country.

CNBC - Jan. 3

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

2025 will test the ageing warhorses of the Middle East

There are few grounds for optimism over the Palestinian question but the west can help Syria get back on its feet

Financial Times - Jan. 3

The Best Tested Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers (2025)

Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.

Wired - Jan. 3

High-stakes tests and threats to watch as UK politics heats up

After a slow start Keir Starmer must now grip both policy and polling pressures, with May elections pivotal for his opponents

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Novel test can detect different types of asthma via nasal swab

A new test can differentiate between various types of asthma via a nasal swab. Researchers hope it can eventually help match patients with better treatments.

NBC News - Jan. 2

14 Best Soundbars We've Tested and Reviewed (2025): Sonos, Sony, Bose

Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars.

Wired - Jan. 2

New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists

Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.

Wired - Jan. 1

Parrots, trees and dragons: test yourself with our quiz on national flag changes

The ‘independence flag’ now flies in parts of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but can you identify these other countries that have changed their flags (or not)? Continue reading...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

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