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Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to obstructing ICE arrest - The Washington Post
Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to obstructing ICE arrest The Washington PostMilwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan enters not guilty plea in federal court Fox NewsWisconsin judge pleads not guilty to helping a man evade immigration agents CNNJudge arrested by Trump administration cites presidential immunity ruling in defense MSNBC NewsWisconsin judge pleads not guilty on charges of concealing undocumented immigrant Axios
Google restores Nextcloud user’s file access on Android - Ars Technica
Google restores Nextcloud user’s file access on Android Ars TechnicaNextcloud cries foul over Google Play Store app rejection theregister.comIs Google Targeting Nextcloud, Intentionally Crippling It? WebProNewsNextcloud developers: Google is curtailing our Android app heise onlineGoogle is Gatekeeping Nextcloud by Limiting Core Functionality It's FOSS News
Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship - BBC
Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship BBCSupreme Court hears historic arguments on birthright citizenship CNNSupreme Court Chief Justice Roberts reins in Sotomayor after repeated interruptions Fox NewsSupreme Court Hears Case on Birthright Citizenship and Judicial Power: Live Updates The New York TimesLive updates: Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case; Trump wraps Middle East trip The […]
Trump’s Pledge to the Middle East: No More ‘Lectures on How to Live’ - The New York Times
Trump’s Pledge to the Middle East: No More ‘Lectures on How to Live’ The New York TimesPolitics | May 17th 2025 Edition The EconomistTrump joined by dozens of CEOs during his Middle East trip CNBCTrump and the Crown Prince The AtlanticThe Trump franchise is expanding in the Middle East — and so are ethical concerns NBC News
Stock Market Today: Dow falls 100 points on fresh UnitedHealth plunge, S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreat as rally fades - MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow falls 100 points on fresh UnitedHealth plunge, S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreat as rally fades MarketWatchStock market today: Dow, S&P 500 edge higher, Nasdaq slips with Walmart earnings, retail sales data in focus Yahoo FinanceUS Stocks Slump as Big Tech, Walmart Slide After Torrid Rally BloombergDow Jones Falls On Powell Warning; UnitedHealth Plunges On […]
Decades-long mystery of ginger cats revealed - BBC
Decades-long mystery of ginger cats revealed BBCWhat gene makes orange cats orange? Scientists figured it out Science NewsAfter 100 Years, Scientists Finally Find The Genetic Mutation That Makes Cats Orange IFLScienceMystery of Orange Cats Finally Solved—They're Mutants Scientific AmericanOrange cats come with genetic twist: X-linked mutation points to new mechanism for coloring Phys.org

Cannes: Even bad exposition can't trip up Tom Cruise, flying high with 'Mission Impossible — The Final Reckoning' May 15, 2025
Underwater and high in the sky, Tom Cruise's stunts are fantastic, but Cannes we get past the running exposition? A rapturous French premiere says that mission is quite possible.
Amy Nicholson
To tell a story about self-acceptance, Benito Skinner created a BFF on a similar journey May 15, 2025
Wally Baram was cast to co-star as Carmen, a character she says felt very familiar, in Prime Video's new college-set comedy "Overcompensating," created by Benito Skinner.
Manuel Betancourt
Commentary: With his 'casting couch' defense, Weinstein continues to damage the culture he once ruled May 15, 2025
Harvey Weinstein, through his lawyer, is attempting to restore the old, hateful narrative of the 'casting couch.' The defense is trying to prove that the women testifying in his retrial willingly had sex with Weinstein to get work and then accused him to get money.
Mary McNamara
Nerves, acting chops and a Google Doc: How a 'Poker Face' guest star is born May 15, 2025
Series creator Rian Johnson, lead Natasha Lyonne and four Season 2 guests break down one of the series' trademarks — and their own bull— detectors.
Glenn Whipp
Tariffs give 157-year-old chocolate maker Guittard a bitter taste May 15, 2025
Like many small businesses, American chocolate maker Guittard is bracing for the coming impacts of Trump's tariff war, but unlike some industries, the company is totally reliant on imports.
Stacy Perman
'A Doll's House, Part 2' at Pasadena Playhouse: A woman walks out on her husband and child, and then ... May 15, 2025
'Twilight' actor Elizabeth Reaser and 'Ozark' actor Jason Butler Harner star as Nora and Torvald, picking up where Ibsen left off in Lucas Hnath's Tony-nominated play 'A Doll's House, Part 2' at Pasadena Playhouse.
Jessica Gelt
Meet the 20-something 'Adults' who are still trying to figure it out May 15, 2025
Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold's new FX comedy series is not "Sex and the City" — it is simply about five 20-somethings trying their hardest to just exist. Meet the cast here.
Laura Zornosa
A queer rent boy and a Filipina immigrant keep their California dreams alive in 'Califas Trilogy' May 15, 2025
Seedy 1980s L.A. is the backdrop for rising playwright Roger Q. Mason's 'Hide and Hide,' part of their 'Califas Trilogy' exploring the past, present and future of the Golden State through a different lens.
Amanda L. Andrei
The best movies, TV shows and books for summer 2025 May 15, 2025
Visit the M3GAN doll-making workshop. Join our chat with Benicio del Toro about Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme.' Preview the return of dinosaurs, Dexter and Lena Dunham to TV. It's our annual guide to the hot season ahead. Dive in!
Is the L.A. River alive? Robert Macfarlane would probably argue yes May 15, 2025
In his latest work, nature writer Robert Macfarlane considers the vitality of rivers around the globe with prose that flows like the water he so admires.
Valorie Castellanos Clark

UK economy is growing more than expected - how optimistic should you be? May 15, 2025
The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?
Rashford's £40m transfer hope May 15, 2025
Marcus Rashford believes Manchester United would be prepared to sell him for £40m to anyone, not just Aston Villa.
F1 swearing controversy 'all a bit suspect' May 15, 2025
George Russell says the back-and-forth controversy over punishing Formula 1 drivers for swearing is "all a bit suspect".
Faisal Islam: UK economy's surprisingly strong growth may not be temporary May 15, 2025
These figures provide an opportune moment for some optimism and a hard sell of the UK to the rest of the world.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 114 people, hospitals and rescuers say May 15, 2025
Fifty-six were killed in the south when homes and tents sheltering displaced families were bombed overnight, a hospital says.
Why are ginger cats ginger? Scientists finally have the answer May 15, 2025
Researchers in Japan and US have unlocked the 60-year mystery of what gives cats their orange colour.
Liverpool ready to trigger Frimpong release clause May 15, 2025
Liverpool are ready to trigger Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong's release clause as they close in on their first signing of the summer.
British teen faces long jail wait for Georgia drug trial May 15, 2025
Bella May Culley, 18, told a court hearing in Georgia that she is pregnant.
Hindley out of Giro stage six after mass crash May 15, 2025
Former Giro d'Italia champion Jai Hindley is out of stage six of the Giro d'Italia after he was involved in a mass crash which saw several competitors unseated.
Farage is running a cult, says ex-Reform MP Lowe May 15, 2025
Rupert Lowe brands his former party "the cult of Nigel," in a BBC Newsnight interview.

Sony WH-1000XM6 Review: The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones May 15, 2025
The Japanese flagship headphones come with seven times the processing power, new drivers, and the best noise-canceling we've ever tested.
Parker Hall
US Tech Visa Applications Are Being Put Through the Ringer May 15, 2025
Silicon Valley’s coveted work visas are under heavy scrutiny from the Trump administration, and immigration lawyers say requests for documentation are increasing.
Lauren Goode
The Best Hearing Aids of 2025, Tested and Reviewed May 15, 2025
These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.
Christopher Null
The 13 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice (2025) May 15, 2025
From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price.
Ryan Waniata, Parker Hall
Shark TurboBlade Review: Compellingly Customizable May 15, 2025
Shark's inventive new bladeless tower fan offers airflow from all angles, if you don’t mind some noise.
Kat Merck
Motorola Razr Ultra and Razr (2025) Review: Gorgeous Folding Phones May 15, 2025
These refined Razrs are still the best folding flip phones around.
Julian Chokkattu
17 Best Electric Bikes (2025): Hauling, Commuting, Mountain Biking May 15, 2025
We tested the best electric bikes in every category: commuting, mountain biking, foldable, cruisers, and more.
Adrienne So
Apple CarPlay 2 Finally Lands As ‘CarPlay Ultra’—but Aston Martin Gets It First May 15, 2025
Apple’s next-gen in-car tech has missed two launch promises and taken nearly three years to appear. Now it’s mere weeks away from running your ride.
Verity Burns
11 Best Bed Frames (2025), Tested and Reviewed May 15, 2025
Get that box spring off the floor with these WIRED-tested frames.
Louryn Strampe
9 Best Mattresses for Back Pain, Tested and Reviewed (2025) May 15, 2025
Struggling with back pain while you sleep or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.
Nena Farrell