16 Best Gifts for Babies and Toddlers Editor Tested and Reviewed

Nadella’s micro gift to India

Also in this newsletter: the bull run in defence stocks, and the car industry’s software problem

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Photo shows rescue of baby girl born at sea on migrant ship

"Christmas ended in the Canaries with the rescue of a baby born while crossing the sea," the coastguard said.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Photo shows the rescue of a baby born at sea on a crowded migrant boat

A baby was born on a migrant boat between Africa and Spain's Canary Islands, Spain's maritime rescue agency said.

NBC News - Jan. 9

How Optimal Breastfeeding Can Save Babies’ Lives

Researchers say hundreds of thousands of babies’ lives could be saved each year in developing countries with exclusive breastfeeding.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Baby born on migrant boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands

The baby born was born less than an hour before Spanish rescuers reached the crowded raft.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Baby born on crowded small boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands

The boy and his mother as well as dozens of others were rescued off the coast of Lanzarote, Spain. A baby boy has been born on a small, crowded boat carrying 60 people on the deadly Atlantic ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

'Rest of my career': Timberwolves' Edwards wears wristband gifted by fan with cancer

On Saturday night, Anthony Edwards met Luca, a 6-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves fan with leukemia who attended the game wearing Edwards' jersey.

ESPN - 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

The 13 best women’s running shoes of 2025, tested & reviewed

A running coach and podiatrist share the best women's running shoes from Brooks, Hoka, Nike and more

NBC News - Jan. 7

Op-ed: Here’s why estate planning is a gift for your family

Estate planning isn't about focusing on your demise, one advisor says; it's about taking control and making decisions that ensure your loved ones are cared for.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Opinion: If 'Baby Shark' represents the worst of children's music, this is the genre's best

The Armenian Canadian singer of "Baby Beluga" and "Bananaphone," who has been making music for kids since the 1970s, is an antidote to today's frenetic earworms.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.

CBS News - Jan. 6

FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods

The FDA set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruit, yogurts and dry cereal, part of an effort to reduce kids’ exposure to the toxic metal.

NBC News - Jan. 6

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 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 - Jan. 5

Washington Post cartoonist says editors axed cartoon depicting Trump, Bezos

A longtime cartoonist at The Washington Post resigned after leadership reportedly killed a cartoon depicting newspaper owner and billionaire Jeff Bezos bending his knee to President-elect Trump. “I ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

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

A toddler, a student, a family of nine: who were the victims of Jeju Air flight 7C2216?

The 179 people who died were aged between three and 78 and came from South Korea and Thailand. The 181 people who boarded Jeju Air flight 7C2216 in Bangkok on Sunday were no different from the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Why Apple TV+ Will Gift a Free Binge-Watching Weekend

Executives at Apple TV+ are gambling on getting viewers hooked with this promo.

Inc. - 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

Baby dies after A1 crash in icy conditions

The seven-month-old died in hospital after a car hit a tree near Grantham on Thursday night.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.

Wired - Jan. 2

WATCH: Toddler and her dog have never been apart

Tika the Iggy is a social media star, and her sister Kala has the sweetest relationship with the family's daughter, Eleanor.

ABC 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

The 16 TV shows we're excited for in 2025

Whether it's returning series like "The White Lotus, "Severance" and "The Last of Us," or new shows like "Watson" and "Long Story Short," there will be plenty of TV to watch in 2025.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2