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5 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Wondering what you’re missing out on? Here are our favorite smartphones not officially sold stateside, available in markets like the UK and Europe.Wired - 5d -
The UK Government Wouldn’t Ban Smartphones in Schools. These Parents Stepped Up.
In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral.The New York Times - 1d -
Light Phone III Review: The Anti-Smartphone
A significant hardware upgrade over its predecessor, the Light Phone III is the digital detox we need right now.Wired - 5d -
Huawei 2024 revenue surges to near-record high as China smartphone comeback takes hold
Huawei has been trying to adapt its business to deal with U.S. sanctions that have restricted its access to key technologies like semiconductors.CNBC - 2d -
5 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2025): Tested and Reviewed
Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.Wired - 4d -
‘Our Kids Are the Least Flourishing Generation We Know Of’
The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses the “parents’ revolution” on smartphones that his book “The Anxious Generation” has started.The New York Times - 18h -
This Crazy Instrument Lets Us Hear How Dinosaurs Might Have Sounded
Using 3D models of ancient skulls, Dinosaur Choir gets us closer than ever to understanding the noises that dinosaurs made.Wired - 4d -
US prosecutors seek death penalty for Mangione
US court seeks death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing Brian Thompson.BBC News - 43m -
Virgin Atlantic warns on signs of slowdown in US demand for transatlantic flights
Biggest US airlines have already reported a slowdown in domestic demandFinancial Times - 1d -
NFL to use 'Hawk-Eye' technology to measure first downs in 2025, replacing chain gang measurements
The NFL will use cameras to measure first downs in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
SignalGate Is Driving the Most US Downloads of Signal Ever
Scandal surrounding the Trump administration’s Signal group chat has led to a landmark week for the encrypted messaging app’s adoption—its “largest US growth moment by a massive margin.”Wired - 5d -
What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and how is Trump using it?
President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members kicked off a legal battle.CBS News - 4d -
Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan
Trump’s defence secretary uses Tokyo trip to call for a strengthening of the deterrence against ChinaFinancial Times - 3d -
Who's using the torpedo bats in MLB? A running list that's not just Yankees.
The Yankees aren't the only team using torpedo bats in 2025. Here's a running list.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
US imposes sanctions on 6 senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials
State department says individuals used Beijing national security law ‘extraterritorially’ to pursue rights activistsFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump tariffs drive imports into US foreign trade zones
Policy uncertainty fuels surge in use of approved facilities that temporarily exempt businesses from paying leviesFinancial Times - 18h -
Jazz Chisholm Jr. sounded off on the criticism about using the Yankees’ torpedo bats
Jazz Chisholm had a huge weekend while using the controversial bats.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Assassin's Creed Shadows Was Only Beaten By This One Game For A 2025 US Sales Record
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows launched on March 20, and it got off to a hot start in the US. The game was the best-selling title overall in the US during its launch week, according to analyst ...GameSpot - 1d -
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton says he'll continue using torpedo bats upon return from injury
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton said he'll continue using a torpedo bat whenever he returns from pain in both elbows, but also declined to say whether he thought using the new model might have ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Florida stays Republican as US House seats go to Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis – live
Democrats had hoped to flip seats vacated by Mike Waltz, now US national security adviser, and Matt Gaetz. US voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that ...The Guardian - 7h -
Ex-Costa Rica president says US visa revoked after criticism of Trump
Óscar Arias, 84, who won Nobel peace prize in 1987, said US president was behaving like ‘a Roman emperor’. Former Costa Rican president and Nobel winner Óscar Arias said on Tuesday that the US had ...The Guardian - 9h -
US says China military drills targeting Taiwan put region’s security ‘at risk’
China’s military says drills will continue in the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday and will use live fire. The US has accused China of putting the region’s security at risk after it launched a second day ...The Guardian - 4h -
An AI Image Generator’s Exposed Database Reveals What People Really Used It For
An unsecured database used by a generative AI app revealed prompts and tens of thousands of explicit images—some of which are likely illegal. The company deleted its websites after WIRED reached out.Wired - 1d -
Three of four US soldiers missing in Lithuania found dead
Rescuers recover bodies after six-day effort to dig armoured vehicle out of peat bog, but one soldier is still missing. . Three of the four US soldiers missing in Lithuania since last week have ...The Guardian - 1d -
Large majority of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US, poll finds
Survey shows between 56% and 79% across seven countries in favour if Trump introduces ‘Liberation Day’ levies. A large majority of western Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against the US, a ...The Guardian - 1d -
NFL to use cameras, not chains, to determine first downs in 2025
During the 2025 season the NFL will determine whether teams have reached a first down by using Sony’s Hawk-Eye system of six, 8K cameras that will optically track the position of the ball.NBC News - 11h -
US bombing of Yemen compounding dire humanitarian situation – rights groups
Anti-Houthi air campaign, details of which were revealed in Signal scandal, has brought further destruction to country. A ramped-up US bombing campaign on Yemen has killed civilians and brought ...The Guardian - 5h -
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton doesn't blame torpedo bats for elbow injuries, will keep using them after IL stint
Stanton used a version of the torpedo bat while clubbing multiple clutch homers in last year's postseasonCBS Sports - 12h -
The use and abuse of investment bank bonuses
HSBC’s sacking of bankers without a payout is part of a wider reset of incentivesFinancial Times - 2d -
DOGE is using AI the wrong way
President Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative is misapplying artificial intelligence and missing its full potential.The Hill - 1d -
Texas A&M baseball coach Michael Earley heated over Kentucky's use of travel curfew rule
Texas A&M coach Michael Earley was upset after Kentucky used the travel curfew rule to avoid playing the ninth inning in a 10-5 loss.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Shane Steichen favors the Tush Push, so why don't the Colts use the play?
Steichen does not agree with the groundswell effort in the league to ban the play, even though the Colts haven't used it since midway through 2023.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former GOP lawmakers, officials oppose Trump use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
A group of former Republican lawmakers and officials is opposing President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. The group of conservatives, along with the State Democracy ...The Hill - 13h -
Journalist Graydon Carter: ‘If there was another 9/11 this week, I don’t think the world would rush to support us’
The former Vanity Fair editor on how #MeToo changed Hollywood, what Christopher Hitchens would make of the US today, and the value of a handkerchief. Graydon Carter, 75, is a Canadian-born ...The Guardian - 3d -
Russia reportedly begins rare earth metals talks with US; Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin – Russia-Ukraine war live
Pro-Kremlin newspaper reports Washington and Moscow talks have started; US president speaks out against Russian president. Here are some fuller comments from Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov , ...The Guardian - 1d -
The NHL and Rogers agree on 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights deal in Canada, AP source says
The NHL has reached an agreement with Rogers Communications on a 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights agreement in Canada, according to a person familiar with the deal. The contract is the latest ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chicago Cubs Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner are using torpedo bats — and seeing results
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is known for his routine and sticking with what works for him. That extends to the bat he uses. Well, at least it did. Swanson has ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Rightwing groups across US push new bans to limit ‘obscene’ books in libraries
Critics say bans would hinder rights as proponents would impose their beliefs on others who don’t share their views. Rightwing groups around the US are pushing legislation that would place new ...The Guardian - 22h -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Is The Show's "Empire Strikes Back" Season, Showrunner Says
HBO's The Last of Us returns for its second season on April 13, and ahead of that, showrunner Craig Mazin has said Season 2 is the show's "Empire Strikes Back" season, suggesting a dark turn for ...GameSpot - 20h -
Russia says it cannot accept US peace plan for Ukraine ‘in its current form’
Moscow’s refusal highlights the limited progress Donald Trump has made on his promise to end the war. Moscow has described the latest US peace proposals as unacceptable to the Kremlin, highlighting ...The Guardian - 17h
