Best MacBooks We’ve Tested (February 2026)We've been reviewing MacBooks for two decades now -- ever since the very first polycarbonate MacBook appeared in 2006 -- and we covered Apple's PowerBooks and iBooks before that. Apple's current laptop lineup is split between the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, and the differences between the two lines are significant. LAPTOP DEALS OF THE WEEK Deals are...

Gang raids in Nigerian villages leave more than 30 people deadMotorbike raids on villages kill at least 30 in NigeriaGetty ImagesLast month armed bandits on motorcycles attacked villages in Kwara state, south of the most recent raidsGunmen on motorcycles have killed dozens of people in dawn raids across three villages in north-western Nigeria.Armed men shot dead or cut the throats of their...

Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimonyWatch: Spats, theatrics and a walkout - How the Pam Bondi hearing unfoldedUS Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the justice department's handling of the Epstein files and faced a barrage of angry questions on other issues during a fiery congressional hearing on Wednesday.Her testimony before the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee...

Y Combinator (YC), a well-known startup accelerator, has announced a new option for its startups. From now on, companies that are accepted into YC can choose to receive their initial funding, also known as seed money, in stablecoins. Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency that are designed to maintain a stable value, making them an appealing choice for businesses looking to manage financial...

Recently, Gradient announced that it will be adding smart software to its heat pumps. This new technology will enable the units to operate more efficiently and adapt to different conditions, providing better comfort and energy savings. With these advancements, Gradient aims to make it easier for people living in older buildings to enjoy modern heating and cooling solutions without major changes...