DOJ ordered review of ‘gender ideology’ compliance at child safety authority

8 Best Water Leak Detectors (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.

Wired - 3h

Democrats call stop work order at CFPB 'illegal'

Democrats are calling on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cancel his stop work order for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after employees with Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...

The Hill - 3h

Eufy E20 3-in-1 Robot Vacuum Review: Compact Convenience

This innovative cleaning solution includes a robot vacuum, a cordless stick vacuum, and a handheld vacuum in one.

Wired - 3h

Hilleberg Akto Review: The Best Solo Tent

Headed into the backcountry alone? The Atko is the best tent I've ever used.

Wired - 4h

Fancii Abigail Review: The Best Travel Makeup Mirror

If you do your makeup on the go, this portable lighted makeup mirror makes a fantastic base station.

Wired - 4h

Letters to Sports: Mixed reviews from readers on Lakers' blockbuster trade

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis trade, DodgerFest, the Rams and Cooper Kupp.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

UK Secret Order Demands That Apple Give Access to Users’ Encrypted Data

Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu gives Donald Trump a golden pager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise blames Russian government hackers for a breach, and more.

Wired - 6h

New York Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close After Bird Flu Is Found

The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. New Jersey is also asking its live markets to voluntarily clean, disinfect and temporarily close.

The New York Times - 14h

Trump Orders Halt to Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of White Landowners

The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the resettling of white, “Afrikaner refugees” into the United States.

The New York Times - 15h

The Best Samsung Galaxy S25 Cases and Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed

You just spent a lot of money on a new Samsung phone. Keep it safe with these cases and screen protectors.

Wired - 18h

Review: A master sensualist returns with an alluring star and not much else in 'Parthenope'

Director Paulo Sorrentino won an Oscar for "The Great Beauty" but seems to have gotten lost — not unpleasurably — in the sex appeal of his new Neapolitan drama.

Los Angeles Times - 18h

Review: In a Norwegian school, parents and teachers clash over the fate of 'Armand'

The debut of Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel arrives with some unfair expectations — his grandparents are film legends — but finds a confidence and flair of its own.

Los Angeles Times - 20h

Review: In harrowing 'No Other Land,' journalists unite to chronicle a community under siege

A quartet of Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers shapes footage of the bulldozing of West Bank's Masafer Yatta into a cry of conscience against occupation.

Los Angeles Times - 20h

Trump says Musk will review "just about" every federal agency

In a press conference with the Japanese prime minister, President Trump indicated Elon Musk has wide latitude to review nearly every federal agency.

CBS News - 20h

‘It’s Pure Chaos.’ Government Contractors Chart an Uncertain Path After Trump’s Sweeping Anti-DEI Orders

Government contractors worry that falling afoul of Donald Trump’s executive orders on DEI will cost them funding that could have disastrous results.

Inc. - 21h

Review: Larissa FastHorse's 'Fake It Until You Make It' has its historic premiere at the Taper

'Fake It Until You Make It,' a satiric farce by Larissa FastHorse ('The Thanksgiving Play'), has its world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum, in a production directed by Michael John Garcés.

Los Angeles Times - 21h

DOJ reaches agreement over release of list of FBI agents who investigated Jan. 6

The DOJ and attorneys representing a group of FBI employees have reached a temporary deal to prevent the public release of a list of agents who investigated Jan. 6.

ABC News - 23h

PreSonus Quantum HD Review: A Seamless Recording Tool

These affordable pro-tier audio interfaces are perfect for studio owners and traveling musicians alike.

Wired - 1d

8 Best Streaming Devices for TVs (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Should you get a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, or Google TV Streamer? We've tested them all, and these are worth your money.

Wired - 1d

Best Flower Delivery Services, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Celebrating an anniversary? Forgot an anniversary? Let a professional flower delivery service do the heavy lifting for you. Just don’t forget the card.

Wired - 1d

The 6 Best Handheld Vacuums, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.

Wired - 1d

The Best Samsung Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.

Wired - 1d

Trump’s Executive Orders Leave Imprint on the Fed

The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change.

The New York Times - 1d

Review: Roses are red, but the flat chemistry of 'Love Hurts' is a snooze

Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose are miscast as lovers and killers in a Valentine's Day action-comedy directed by one of the stunt coordinators of 'John Wick.'

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Review: Lauren Graham shines in Tubi's generational comedy 'The Z-Suite'

Tubi's first original comedy series stars Lauren Graham as the head of a New York ad agency, at least until the Gen-Z social media team takes over.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra Review: AI Snoozefest

Technically sound, Samsung’s latest Android phones are a bit of a snooze.

Wired - 2d

The 5 Best Bread Makers, Tested & Reviewed (2025)

Swap store-bought bread for a freshly baked homemade loaf with these convenient machines.

Wired - 2d

Google Unwinds Diversity Goals, Citing Trump’s DEI Orders

The Silicon Valley giant also said it was reviewing other diversity programs and initiatives and would update them if they seemed risky or ineffective.

The New York Times - 2d

Movie Review: A deftly choreographed nightmare unspools in Norwegian film 'Armand'

A mother is called to her child’s school for an urgent meeting with his teachers in the Norwegian film “Armand," which opens in theaters Friday

ABC News - 2d

Movie Review: 'No Other Land' is a shocking look at Palestinian life under occupation

The irony shouldn’t be lost on anyone that “No Other Land,” a documentary about the systemic demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, cannot find a cinematic home, either with a ...

ABC News - 2d

An Easy Chocolate Pudding to Delight Your Inner Child

This rich chocolate pudding is the stuff of adults, but it has its roots in youthful memories.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump orders U.S. to prioritize refugee resettlement of White Afrikaners

President Trump directed officials to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended on his first day in office.

CBS News - 2h

Trans Youth Are Rattled by Efforts to Ban Gender Care. So Are Hospitals.

President Trump’s executive order threatening hospitals’ funding if they provide gender transition care for youth has caused chaos in the transgender health landscape.

The New York Times - 10h

Trump says Elon Musk and DOGE will review "just about" every federal agency

President Trump said nearly every federal agency in the U.S. government could fall under the scrutiny of Elon Musk and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. CBS News ...

CBS News - 17h

Trump signs order to establish White House Faith Office

President Trump signed an executive order Friday to establish a White House Faith Office in an effort to empower faith-based entities. The office will be part of the Domestic Policy Council and ...

The Hill - 18h