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Review: A family of misfits tests the spirit of charity in 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'

Another take on Barbara Robinson's beloved 1972 novel, this one comes swaddled in period nostalgia and, beyond its high jinks, some sincere family messaging.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 8

AI groups rush to redesign model testing and create new benchmarks

Rapidly advancing technology is surpassing current methods of evaluating and comparing large language models

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Trump’s radical second-term agenda set to test Mexico’s fragility

President Claudia Sheinbaum has limited leverage despite the country being the largest trading partner of the US

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Yoga Mats, Props, and WIRED-Tested Yoga Gear (2024)

Here’s our essential guide for every yogi's flow, from mats and towels to blocks and blankets.

Tech - Wired - November 9

World Test Championship is wide open but England remain on outside

New Zealand’s historic series clean sweep has set up an unexpectedly exciting race to the final at Lord’s next year. A week on from New Zealand’s 3-0 triumph in India and the result feels no less ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

16 WIRED-Tested Gifts for People Who Need Some Sleep (2024)

Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines.

Tech - Wired - November 10

1959 cold case of boy's murder in Wisconsin solved through DNA testing

The boy's adpotive mother admitted to killing her son, but investigators could not tie the case to skeletal remains found in 1959 until now.

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.

The 6 Best Folding Phones We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.

Tech - Wired - November 12

Tariff test for EU as Trump prepares to squeeze trade partners

Senior US official urges Brussels to postpone resumption of ‘retaliatory’ levies scheduled for March

Business - Financial Times - November 12

'It flew right into her room': Ukrainian girl killed by Russian drone as attacks surge

Russia is launching mass drone strikes on Ukraine. Maria, 14, was one of the latest victims.

Euthanized pet squirrel Peanut tests negative for rabies, official says

Peanut the pet squirrel, who was a social media star before being seized by authorities in upstate New York, tested negative for rabies after being euthanized, a county official said Tuesday.

Nvidia earnings are a test for chip stocks as software has stolen the limelight

Nvidia’s earnings could give a jolt to other AI semiconductor plays if the outlook impresses, but don’t expect software stocks to lose shine during a seasonally strong quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Lewis Hamilton unlikely to drive for Ferrari in F1 post-season testing

Mercedes give no indication of early release Hamilton has promotional commitments in Abu Dhabi Lewis Hamilton is unlikely to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari in post-season Abu Dhabi testing ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Did P’Nut Die for Nothing? Test Shows Squirrel Did Not Have Rabies.

Officials released a timeline of the decision to euthanize the squirrel, whose confiscation led to outrage from some on the right and death threats to those deemed responsible.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader

President Dissanayake is seeking a majority to push through reforms to help the debt-ridden nation.

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