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Every time I play Ubisoft’s gargantuan Assassin’s Creed Odyssey I’m astounded at how much of it I have left. I’m also left startled by how different an experience I seem to have had from many other players. More »

The viability of the Trump administration's border wall has come under fire as all eight prototype structures have failed at least one breach test. The eight border wall prototypes in Otay Mesa, California were assembled in early 2017 after an executive order directed the Department of Homeland Security to build the border wall. The news comes as the administration prepares to potentially declare a national emergency to jumpstart construction of the wall along the U.S.’s southern border.

Roma victory at Critics' Choice awards strengthens Oscar hopes  The Guardian

Alfonso Cuarón's drama picks up four awards, while The Americans and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel dominate the TV section with three each.

1. From Trump tweets to Pentagon leaks, infighting leaves US Middle East policy in tatters  The Independent
2. Turkey dismisses Trump threat to economy over Syrian Kurds  BBC News
3. Turkish lira stumbles anew with Syria and central bank in focus  Financial Times
4. Donald Trump threatens to ‘devastate’ Turkey’s economy if it attacks Kurds in Syria  iNews
5. Turkey will not be intimidated by Trump, says foreign minister  The Guardian
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Borax is a common ingredient in household products. Some people use borax to make slime for children to play with, but is it safe? Learn about the risks in this article.

Canberrans will likely turn on the taps when hot weather hits this week, but Icon Water says Canberra's water supply is very secure.

Gov't Shutdown Now Longest in U.S. History, Trump Admin Considered Disaster Relief Funds to Build Border Wall, Interior Dept. Pushes Ahead Plans for New Arctic Drilling Leases, Texas: Tornillo Immigrant Prison Camp Shuts Down, Los Angeles: Public Teachers Go on Strike, Dems Vow to Investigate After 2 New Reports on Trump's Relationship with Russia, WSJ: Nat'l Sec. Council Asked About Possible Military Strike on Iran in 2018, Trump Threatens to "Devastate Turkey Economically" If Syrian Kurds Targeted, Saudi Arabia: Sec. Читать дальше...

Gillette has a new take on "The Best a Man Can Get" in a campaign from Grey that tackles bullying, sexism and #MeToo, laying responsibility on men to be better.

Retail needs to change. As a whole, retailers have to become more attentive, and quicker to react to, the fast-rising expectations of their customers. For many, this transformation is already underway.

The iPhone has a Today View that provides access to at-a-glance information from your most-used apps. It’s a great way to use your apps without actually tapping them on the Home screen. For example, the Weather widget in Today View shows the local forecast. You can even access Today View from the iPhone’s Lock screen.

Hypertherm has introduced HyPrecision Predictive waterjet pumps to help reduce disruptions caused by unplanned service. The predictive maintenance pumps are equipped with the company’s Advanced Intensifier Technology and new patented technologies like closed-loop proportional pressure control...

1. Samsung Kicks off Foldable Phone Hype Campaign With Korean Language Adverts in Paris  Gizmodo UK
2. Monumental Samsung Galaxy S10 leak reveals EVERYTHING you want to know  T3
3. Samsung’s folding phone and new Galaxy S10 to get official unveiling in February – what you need to know  Evening Standard
4. More Samsung Galaxy S10 Rumours Give Specs, Details  Gizmodo UK
5. Samsung Galaxy X finally has a release date, and it's sooner than expected  T3
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Here’s a sampling of the trends, people and places that we predict will make 2019 a year to remember.

You’ve got your choice between two juicy scandals this week: Ryan Murphy’s limited series American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace (Thursday) and the documentary FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened (Friday) about the ill-fated “luxury music experience” that turned into a living nightmare. Or,…

Why the Kansas City Chiefs will beat the New England Patriots  Arrowhead Addict

The Kansas City Chiefs have to face the New England Patriots and their legendary playoff track record in the AFC championship game. Here's why KC will win.

BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Slack | In the fourth episode of ‘The Future of Work’ series, WIRED Brand Lab shares how simple the process of onboarding new team members is with the help of Slack's searchable archives.

When it comes to education, everyone wants the best.

With true autonomy proving harder than we hoped, some companies are refocusing on systems that split the work between human and machine.

The seller of today’s Nice Price or Crack Pipe Vespa says it’s “Nothing but ITALIAN COOL!” We’ll be the judge of that, and of course, of its asking price.

I first visited Blundell's cottage in 1962 when it was pretty much as the years had left it, although the bulldozers were hovering.

A terrifying argument that cannabis causes homicides this week sparked a debate over whether the drug is more dangerous than its criminalization.

The day after the Dallas Cowboys’ season came to an ugly end, the locker room at The Star was empty. The team’s last availability of the season didn’t offer much … Click to Continue »

The journalist and novelist Leïla Slimani discusses her new book, Adèle, and getting hired by the French president.

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The Zondo Commission may provide a stage for parties vying for traction before the national elections