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The Curator: Holiday gifting for everyone on your list (and every budget!)

Find holiday gifts for everyone at Walmart, from Nintendo Switch and Nespresso to stocking stuffers and matching family pajamas. Shop thoughtful picks for every budget this season.

Oilers fall 5-4 to Ducks to lose second straight

Pavel Mintyukov and Beckett Sennecke each had two goals and an assist as the Anaheim Ducks held on for a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

Kelowna woman calls for action on public safety in wake of frightening attack

Robertson says she fought back, kicking at her attacker before the two fell to the ground.

Oilers become first team to dress full-time EBUG

The Edmonton Oilers became the first team to have a full-time EBUG dress for an NHL game on Thursday night.

The Curator: The 13 best winter boots for all ages

From UGG’s shearling-lined styles to Bogs’ snow-ready lace-ups and The North Face’s weatherproof trail designs, read on to discover this season’s best winter boots.

Jets cruise past Canucks for second straight win

Dawson Mercer scored his first goal in a Jets uniform and added an assist to lead Winnipeg to a 6-2 victory over the lowly Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.

Winnipeg Jets crush Canucks 6-2 for second straight victory

The Jets made easy work of the lowly Vancouver Canucks 6-2 at Canada Life Centre Thursday night and improved their overall record to 6-8-3.

Vancouver landlords fined $90K after dividing home into 21 rooms for 17 tenants

Following an investigation, the Residential Tenancy Branch found the landlords did not maintain the rental property in compliance with health, safety and housing standards.

Chinese state-owned XCMG official facing criminal charges in alleged fraud case

Police in Ontario have filed criminal charges against one of XCMG’s officials for allegedly tampering with serial number plates on equipment they were selling in Canada.

Winnipeg police ‘toxic drug crisis’ project leads to more than 600 arrests

Hundreds of arrests were made, and a quarter-million dollars’ worth of drugs were seized, as part of a months-long police project in Winnipeg, police said.

Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell

Russia is 'going backwards' in equipment and deploying post WWII-era tanks, according to Western officials

• Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich denied detention appeal in Moscow • Putin visits Russian troops at military headquarters in Kherson • Watch moment WSJ journalist appears in Russian court

Podcast: One country musician is calling for other artists to oppose assault rifles

Bidets save you money and reduce waste — we tested the best options out there

50+ products to make your life easier and our planet cleaner

Mother's Day is around the corner. Here are 50+ thoughtful gifts she'll love

A head-to-toe guide of how men should dress this spring, and where they should shop

42 of the most useful travel products you can buy on Amazon

The 7 best high-yield savings accounts of April 2023

Taxes are due tomorrow. Here's how to file for an extension

Composting is an easy way to reduce food waste. Here's how to do it

We stopped using aluminum foil for cooking and you should too. Here's what to use instead

Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek

U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.

Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower

Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.

DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans

Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.

Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens

The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.

Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts.

Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon

QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions.

Natural-Gas Firm Diversified Energy Strikes Deal for Permian Basin Player

Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma.

What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money

There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV.

Chinese Investors With Few Options Turn to Dividends

Companies with good payouts are now the hottest bet in China markets.

U.S. Treasury Yields Fall But Direction for Long-End Yields Still Seen Upward

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell and ING said the the long end of the Treasury curve will continue trading at higher yields even as Trump hasn’t delivered anything to shock markets so far.

At least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock’s surveillance cameras since summer

The concerns range from privacy to how data is shared (and with whom) to procurement concerns. 

Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy AI agent security startup Clutch for $500M

Clutch, backed by Lightspeed and SignalFire, was last valued at $85 million, according to a source.

Blue Origin says it is building a higher-performing rocket engine at 1/4 the cost

“This is going to be a game-changer.”

The New York Times reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd for $330 million

Letterboxd, an online platform for movie lovers, has grown dramatically in recent years.

Meta, Google, and TikTok sue California AG over teen social media law

If it goes into effect next year, this California law would restrict social media access for children under 16.

Meet *sshole, the vulnerability that lets hackers SSH into Linux devices

Certain configurations of Alpine are affected. Other distros may be as well.

6 Best VPN Services (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth.

NASA unveils mysterious X-70 experimental aircraft using AI-generated image

NASA’s X-70 Fractal announcement comes as agency aims to grow X-plane fleet.

Airbnb says it’s launching an AI travel agent in the first half of 2027

Airbnb says its upcoming AI agent will help travelers plan trips, compare options, manage bookings, and get assistance throughout their stay.

The 7 Best Early Black Friday TV Deals (2026)

I found discounts of up to half off some of the top WIRED-tested TVs.

How Elon Musk and Big Tech Poured Millions Into the Midterms, and Lost

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the historic blue wave that swept the midterms and delivered a rebuke to the Trump administration, Big Tech, and data centers.

Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-C

Orange ear cushions included.

Unilever ramps up pricing to offset higher commodity costs

Improved visibility over supply of key inputs gave the CPG clarity to implement hikes after keeping prices flat during the first half of the year.

Schneider National says rail partner shift offers network boost

CEO Jim Filter said the company brings 35 years of intermodal service experience to its new partnership with Norfolk Southern. 

Urban Outfitters seeks material cost visibility from expanded technology suite

The parent of several retail brands is tacking on additional features to its current production lifecycle management platform to improve supply chain efficiency. 

EBay trims Depop shipping rates, bolsters delivery features

The company is using AI to enable fast-but-reliable delivery promises and help sellers determine shipping costs more easily, CEO Jamie Iannone said.

Logitech launches supply chain decarbonization program

The computer peripheral manufacturer’s Chain Reaction initiative will start with 17 suppliers pooling purchasing power to collectively buy renewable electricity.

USTR urged to permanently suspend China-linked ship fees

Stakeholders such as the World Shipping Council and the National Retail Federation are concerned fees will “add another cost layer to an already strained transportation system.”

Amazon deploys thousands of smart glasses to delivery drivers

The glasses provide navigation and drop-off instructions within drivers’ field of view, part of the company’s effort to boost delivery efficiency.

Can ‘BattMan’ secure the US battery manufacturing supply chain?

The Energy Department’s Battery Manufacturing Accelerator aims to plug gaps in domestic material and component supplies over the next few years as U.S. battery demand looks set to quadruple.

Defense tech company aims to build US supply chain for new laptop line

Anduril is assembling the circuit board and partnering with Qualcomm for the chip that powers the BlueChip line while looking for domestic suppliers for other parts.

3M closes 16 factories, plans changes at 10 more in network revamp

The industrial conglomerate is aiming for $1 billion in annual productivity gains by the end of 2027 through an operational overhaul, CEO William Brown said.