VOL. 2026 · NO. 242 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026

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Technology

Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026): I Tested Them All

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested, multi-room mesh Wi-Fi systems will keep your whole house online.
Wired
U.S. Politics

Zelensky’s wonder-boy former defense minister goes rogue

Mykhailo Fedorov rocketed to prominence as a driving force in Ukraine’s pioneering use of drones in the fight against Russia, eventually becoming the country’s third defense minister of the war. Since being removed from that role last month, the wonder boy adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken a sharp turn against the administration...
The Hill
Science

How scientists unraveled the cause of the devastating flood in Tibet and Nepal

Global cooperation revealed a landslide, not a glacial collapse, likely initiated the cascade of events
Science Magazine

Tearful Roger Federer inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

'I'm still writing my love letter to tennis,' Swiss legend says as he is applauded by former tennis rivals and friends.
Al Jazeera

Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 dividend stocks for consistent income

These three dividend stocks offer steady income in turbulent markets.
CNBC

Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

The U.S. struck a deal with Venezuela to get majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump said in a social media post.
CNBC