US Senate agrees Homeland Security funding - but not for ICEUS Senate votes to fund most of Homeland Security to end airports chaos - but ICE excludedWatch: BBC journalist caught in travel chaos at Houston AirportThe US Senate has voted to end a partial 40-day government shutdown, approving funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - with the exception of immigration enforcement....

Amazon Updates Echo Hub With More Screen Customization for Smart HomesAmazon has unveiled new changes coming to its all-purpose wall-mounted display, the 8-inch Echo Hub ($180). The Hub, focused on smart home control, now has new graphics and significantly deeper customization, Amazon announced Thursday. During normal operation, the Echo Hub usually shows controls for the devices you use...

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackledThese extreme and unpredictable conditions make the fires all the more difficult to stop.To combat them, French firefighters have been using planes loaded with fire retardant, as well as planes like the Canadair, which can scoop 6,000 litres of water from lakes or the sea in 12 seconds and drop it directly on the fires.On...

I Tested the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for a Week and It’s a Rugged Scene-Stealer Samsung’s new rugged smartwatch hasn’t changed much on the outside, but the biggest upgrades on the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are all hiding inside. It has a larger battery, more powerful processor and new adventure features to take you from the office to the trails without extra gear. At $700 ($50 more than the...

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, May 5Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? I thought 1-Across and 1-Down were pretty tough today....