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Government funding expires when the clock strikes midnight and it becomes Oct. 1, which marks the start of the new fiscal year. If Congress doesn't get it together in the next eight days, millions of Americans could feel the effects of a government shutdown directly in their pocketbooks. The White House issued a stark...Read more...

Research suggests that about one in seven people have had at least one foot-related sexual fantasy. Though being into feet is one of the most common sexual fetishes (and the most common non-genital-related one), there's still an overwhelming amount of misunderstanding and stigma around it. If you're with someone who...Read more...

If you're looking for a low-cost, capable streaming device, Best Buy has a limited time deal with your name on it. Right now, you can get anAmazon Fire TV Stick for $22.99 (normally $39.99), plus three free months of Apple TV+, four months of Amazon Music, and a 30-day trial of Fubo TV.

It may be tempting to buy an Apple branded case with your brand new iPhone, but unfortunately, that wouldn't be a wise choice. Not only are Apple's iPhone cases much more expensive than similar options from other brands, but they're also not great cases in general. The next time you buy an iPhone, ignore the company's...Read more...

If you've had your eye on a set of new wireless security cameras, there's a deal today you might want to take advantage of: Right now, you can get two Blink Outdoor 4 wireless security cameras and a Blink Mini smart security camera for 50% off. The three-camera bundle is $117.49 on Amazon until Sept. 23 at 2 a.m. ET.

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are now officially out in stores. If you preordered one, or were lucky enough to find one in stock, you might be setting it up at this very moment. Before you do, however, make sure you update it.

Starting this year, Apple will no longer make their signature leather cases for iPhones. Instead, the company launched a fabric-based alternative called FineWoven. These cases still cost $59, and based on reviews, they range from

There's lots to learn about Gen-Z this week, so pay attention. Study questions: 1) Who is Sneako and why is he the most hated man on the internet? 2) What does keep it lemon" mean? 3) Does copyright" even exist in the age of YouTube? And for the extra credit: Which federal government agency dropped an album full of...Read more...

Getting a head start on a toddler's development can feel challenging. There are ways to foster social-emotional skills at home, but playtime is one of the best ways to activate their gross and fine motor skills and help them begin to understand the world around them. As researchers continue to learn how to boost...Read more...

Fully unlocked Samsung Galaxy phones can now be found for some very low prices from Woot and Back Market. If you're in the market for a Samsung Galaxy, you can find them for well over 50% off their listed prices.

The sometimes magical, sometimes annoying thing about your garden is how much it changes. Things look very different in early summer than they will in November, to the point that it's impossible to remember exactly where everything was when you begin to plan and plant next season's garden. That's why it's essential to...Read more...

For cheese avoiders and the dairy-sensitive, mac and cheese is a comfort food that lives in distant memory, enjoyed during a time when you didn't know or care about what made your tummy cramp up. As luck (and plants) would have it, you can bring creamy pasta back into your life. Whether you're vegan, cheese-averse, or...Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Friday, September 22, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 22, NYT Connections #103! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to...Read more...

You can currently get a lifetime backup plan of Degoo Premium with 10TB of storage on sale for $99.99 right now (reg. $1,080). Degoo Premium is an AI-based cloud storage solution that offers 10TB of secure space-more than Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive. If you're in search of ample storage, this a great option....Read more...

When you're thinking of picking up a new laptop, Microsoft wants you to think of Surface. And during its big September event, the company not only debuted Copilot, its AI-focused assistant rolling out with the next big Windows 11 update, it also showcased two new Surface laptops, both of which could shake up the...Read more...

It is always fun to watch the internet get angry about food. I'm pretty good at spotting outrage-inducing dishes (before the outrage even begins), and one thing I know with utter certainty is that most people do not appreciate whimsy. Case in point: These tiny fried eggs, which are causing quite a stir on Reddit.Read more...

We're probably all used to getting calluses on our feet, but tiny ones can develop on your hands and fingers if you lift weights often, or if you do a lot of work with gymnastics gear like rings and pull-up bars. The ways to manage them have a lot in common with our advice on calluses in general, but their small size...Read more...

If you are a normal person who even occasionally reads or listens to the news, you've probably wondered when, and not if, the world is going to end. With the global pandemic still fresh in everyone's mind, this isn't as crazy as it might have seemed a few years ago-and make no mistake, the world is going to end...Read more...

Sticking to a budget can feel a lot like sticking to a diet. Both are a form of restriction, and you do need discipline (and often sacrifice) to see results. And like with yo-yo dieting when you try to eat healthier," it's easy to find yourself trapped in a cycle of unhealthy habits with money, too.Read more...

iOS 17 is a great update for your iPhone. It adds 20+ new ringtones and alert tones for this first time in a decade; lets you set up a full-screen Contact Poster that appears when you call other iPhones; and introduces video voice messages for FaceTime.

Apple cider syrup is the dirty martini of pancake syrups. Pure maple syrup may be the delicate, classic choice, but there's a certain kind of wayward satisfaction when you make a syrup out of something intended for drinking. This technique is dead simple, cheaper than real maple syrup, and gives you the concentrated...Read more...

Samsung's The Frame" smart TVs have come a long way since their 2017 release. Launched in order to appeal to the crowd that wants a big TV but doesn't want a TV to dominate their decor, the latest models in the line, released last year, introduced an anti-reflection matte display that took the framed artwork" aspect...Read more...

Buying games from an online marketplace like Steam has a lot of advantages over physical media. It's instant, there are frequent discounts, and the data is easy to manage. But it has one major downside: You can't lend your game to a friend, and you can't borrow a game from a family member. What you own is what you...Read more...

The public has had more than a week to come to its senses-but people are still wrong about Clara and Mauricio, the supposed aliens that ufologist Jaime Maussan shared with the world recently. Posts defending the obvious fraud are on the top of UFO subreddits, and some media sources continue to breathlessly report...Read more...

Smoked turkey is not uncommon. Mention it in conversation, and most people will respond positively. Oh, I love smoked turkey," they'll say. My dad/grandfather/brother-in-law/uncle smokes one every year." I have yet to hear someone praise their mother's, grandmother's, sister-in-law's, or aunt's smoked turkey, and I...Read more...

An eSIM is an affordable way to stay connected while you're abroad without having to worry about roaming charges, and this aloSIM deal gets you lifetime eSIM data access and a $50 credit to use on data plans on sale for $21.97 right now. Here's how it works:Read more...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as more models come to market and prices drop. Although let's face it-even with the price slashed by thousands of dollars, the cost of a Tesla is still prohibitively high for most drivers.

Open-ear conduction headphones work by sitting above the ears and sending audio directly to the inner ears; and since they don't cover your ears, you can still listen to whatever's going on around you. These open-ear conduction wireless headphones are IPX6 water-resistant and work with both iOS and Android devices,...Read more...

The Apple TV remote certainly has a sleek design, but that doesn't always work in its favor. Its design makes the remote susceptible to slipping in tiny nooks and crannies in your couch, and it's not easy to find once it's misplaced. Sometimes, it's easier to use your iPhone as your Apple TV remote than to tear apart...Read more...

iOS 17 is finally here, and I've spent a good deal of time with it over the past couple of weeks. Now that it's out for the wider public, more and more people will be downloading the update to see what it's all about. This time around, Apple focused more on making changes to already existing features, although some...Read more...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is compelling Epic Games, the online video game and software developer and publisher, to pay a $520 million settlement over allegations that they tricked players into buying game items. This is the largest refund in a gaming-related case to date, according to the FTC.

DALLE 2 introduced many of us to powerful AI image generation. Once OpenAI lifted the waitlist restriction, anyone could type a prompt into a text box and see their ideas brought to life by artificial intelligence. Now, OpenAI is soon bringing DALLE 3 to the world, not only improving on DALLE 2's image generation,...Read more...

I love a garden-ripe tomato, but my gardening goals also include avoiding a run to the grocery store. I want to always be able to pull fresh herbs out of the garden, and I wouldn't turn my nose up at a radish or eggplant. Some of those herbs and tender annual vegetables cannot survive the winter, unlike their hardier...Read more...

The dumpling skirt, or dumpling lace, is one of my favorite dumpling embellishments, and you can stitch it on to any pan-fried dumpling. It's easy to make, and adds an extra layer of crunch to your tender dumplings. Here's how you can make it.

While they might seem intimidating to newcomers, sex parties can offer a unique opportunity for individuals and couples to explore their sexual desires and fantasies in a consensual, open environment. When all goes right, sex parties-also known as play parties"-can be an empowering and affirming experience-but it's...Read more...

AdGuard helps stop annoying pop-ups, banners, and video ads, and you can get a lifetime family plan subscription on sale for $30 right now or a personal subscription plan on sale for $20.

Even though I rarely drink at home, I still have a healthy bar cart, full of liquor bottles I acquired back when I imbibed. I do not, however, have wine lying around. This wouldn't be an issue, except I love deglazing my pans.Read more...

I love the Propella 7s. I've ridden more powerful e-bikes. I've ridden faster, more versatile e-bikes-rides that are three times as expensive with five times the features. But if I'm sticking to paved roads and just tooling around the neighborhood, the Propella 7S is my top choice.Read more...

Study groups abound in college, but they're not always the most efficient way to learn. They can easily devolve into pure social events-or weaker group members can hold everyone else back. This isn't to say, however, that there aren't ways to make them work. In the event you have to be in one (or choose to), here are...Read more...

Amazon has its fall product launch event today in which they unveil all of their new devices. At the same time, Woot, Amazon's discount site, released some discounted refurbished Amazon products that are going on sale until Sept. 30 (or until supplies last). You can find an Amazon Fire TV, Echo Show smart speakers,...Read more...

For a couple of years now, I have been pushing the idea that it is OK to eat nothing but snacks for supper, but I'd like to take it further: It's not just OK to eat snacks for supper, it's OK to eat a whole board of easy Thanksgiving appetizers as Thanksgiving dinner.Read more...

A low credit score is always going to affect your ability to qualify for loans at decent rates. But given the current state of interest rates, having a strong credit score is more important than ever.

A lifetime subscription to Babbel is on sale for $169.97 right now.Babbel is a language-learning program, and this offer gives lifetime access to all 14 languages, including Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish, Dutch, Polish, Indonesian, Norwegian, Danish, Russian, and English. You can...Read more...

If there's one thing iPhone owners obsess over, it's battery life. We all want our iPhones to last as long as possible in between charges, but the more these batteries age, the less charge they can hold. That's why it's helpful to occasionally check your iPhone's battery health, and see where it stands in terms of...Read more...

OLED TVs are arguably the best way to watch TV shows and movies at home. Each pixel is able to turn itself off, which means dark scenes are truly dark. Combine this with excellent colors and brightness, and you have a brilliant viewing experience, especially when watching 4K HDR content.

It's been 25 years since we first took to Google to scour the internet for information and answers to any possible query-and to celebrate the milestone, Google has announced some deals on its staple products, including its Pixel phones, Pixel Buds, Pixel watches, and more. The deals run until Sept. 23; here are the...Read more...

One of the toughest parts of cooking Thanksgiving dinner for a crowd is making sure you have something for everyone. With so many different palates to please, not to mention sodium restrictions and spice tolerances, many home cooks find it easier to avoid culinary risk-taking.

If you've ever seen someone chalk up before a big deadlift, maybe clapping a big cloud of the stuff into the air, you might wonder if it's actually even doing anything. But chalk is a useful tool if you're lifting heavy, so let's dive in and talk about when you need it and how to use it.

You need to wash your AirPods Max headphones. I know this because I recently needed to wash mine after an incident during which my coffee spilled in my bag and damaged many of my personal possessions. For obvious and personal reasons, I will not be discontinuing the practice of carrying my coffee in my purse when...Read more...

A declining battery lifespan often forces people to consider upgrading their iPhones. To be clear, there's nothing anyone can do to stop battery aging entirely. However, over the years, Apple has been adding features that help reduce its impact. The latest to join this list of features is a charge limiter, which is...Read more...