Online—we Tested Week

Is two-tier Test system 'greedy' or will it help cricket survive?

After a report by the Melbourne Age suggests that plans for a two-tier World Test Championship would be discussed later this month, BBC Sport looks at the reaction so far.

BBC News - 5h

7 Best Space Heaters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

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

Wired - 1d

North Korea's New Missile Test Signals Little Appetite for Détente With Trump

The Kim Jong Un regime opted to show defiance rather than restraint in its first weapons launch since the U.S. election.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

Virginia special elections test Democratic enthusiasm as Trump takes office

Virginia is holding the first special election of the year in what is being billed as a test for Democratic enthusiasm ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race later this year. Democrats are widely ...

The Hill - 7h

What We Learned in the Final Week of the N.F.L. Regular Season

Detroit locked up a top seed, Denver is back in the postseason, Tennessee is on the clock and New England is looking for a coach.

The New York Times - 1d

Monday will be a tougher test for the system, though snow could limit traffic.

The tolls were introduced just past midnight on Sunday. Officials are still assessing how they are affecting traffic patterns in New York City.

The New York Times - 1d

North Korea tests midrange missile as Blinken visits Seoul

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a North Korean missile test carried out during his visit to Seoul was a reminder of the need to deepen U.S. cooperation with South Korea and Japan.

NBC News - 1d

North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul

North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul, where he warned that Putin could provide Kim Jong Un with advanced space technology.

CBS News - 1d

Eli Health introduces Hormometer to test your hormones on a smartphone

This is how smart your smartphone is getting. Now it will be able to analyze your saliva and do a real-time hormone test.

VentureBeat - 1d

Devils Forward To Undergo Further Testing, Missed Practice In Seattle With Injury

There is no official timetable for the veteran's return.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Simon never linked the pain in his hands and feet to multivitamins – but a pathology test did

A growing number of consumers are presenting with symptoms linked to high levels of vitamin B6, pathologists say, while the supplement industry goes unpoliced. When Simon Bogemann’s hand began ...

The Guardian - 2d

The New Year’s Test for Turo: How to Avoid Becoming Crisis Collateral

What to do when your brand is snared by a disaster of someone else’s making.

Inc. - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

‘My call’: India captain Rohit Sharma insists he was not axed for fifth Test

Opener stands down after scoring 31 runs in three Tests Tourists need win at SCG to level series against Australia A defiant Rohit Sharma says he made the call to drop himself for the fifth ...

The Guardian - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 5)

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year, who touched us with their creativity and humanity.

CBS News - 4d

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 - 5d

Inside Nikki Glaser's Golden Globes hosting prep: Getting sage advice and testing jokes around L.A.

On Jan. 5, Glaser will make history as the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo, and there is no telling who will be in her comedic crosshairs.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

The end comes quickly for India’s fading champions ahead of Test series finale | Geoff Lemon

The tourists must pick the best possible XI as decline of Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma is laid clear in Australia. Australian tours have a habit of making or breaking Test careers. VVS ...

The Guardian - 5d

Australia drop Mitch Marsh for fifth Test with Beau Webster to debut in series decider

All-rounder pays price for poor form with only 73 runs against India Mitchell Starc to play in Sydney despite carrying a rib injury Struggling all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been dropped for ...

The Guardian - 5d

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 - 6d

The week's bestselling books, Jan. 5

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

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

Wired - 6d

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 - 6d

17 Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online—We Tested for a Week Each (2025)

I’ve spent years testing dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, and certified organic mattresses.