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Stuff Your Kindle Day Is Now: Grab Free and $1 Sci-Fi and Dystopian E-Books

By CNET | Macy Meyer | 7/17/2025 12:56 PM

Download hundreds of free or heavily discounted books for a limited time only. ... Read full Story

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Want to Rid Your Kitchen of Fruit Flies? Here's What an Entomologist Says to Do

By CNET | Nina Raemont | 7/17/2025 8:41 AM

We asked a bug expert about how to stop fruit flies from invading your kitchen, and what to do if they have you surrounded. ... Read full Story

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Phone Won't Charge When Plugged In? I Used This Simple DIY Fix at Home

By CNET | Andrew Lanxon | 7/17/2025 8:00 AM

If nothing happens when you plug your iPhone or Android phone in, try this easy DIY trick before spending any money. ... Read full Story

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Smart Thermostat Troubleshooting Guide: Here's How I Fixed Mine

By CNET | Tyler Lacoma | 7/17/2025 8:00 AM

Is your smart thermostat giving you problems? I've been there. This is what works to get them back on track. ... Read full Story

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I Tried AI to Build a Website in 3 Hours -- It Only Took 30 Minutes

By CNET | Carly Quellman | 7/17/2025 7:52 AM

Despite my skepticism, Wix AI can, in fact, create a functional website in less than 3 hours. ... Read full Story

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How Google Lens Helps Me Explore My Latest Obsession Hobby

By CNET | Macy Meyer | 7/17/2025 6:35 AM

This tech tool has allowed me to connect with nature and appreciate my new coastal home. ... Read full Story

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Mortgage Rates Climb: Current Mortgage Interest Rates on July 17, 2025

By CNET | Katherine Watt | 7/17/2025 4:05 AM

Don't expect sustained declines in mortgage interest rates until after the summer. ... Read full Story

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Homeowners Face Higher Refi Rates: Mortgage Refinance Rates on July 17, 2025

By CNET | Katherine Watt | 7/17/2025 4:00 AM

Several benchmark refinance rates increased this week, making it harder to find a lower rate on a home loan. ... Read full Story

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How to Use AI to Battle Bugs in Your Garden

By CNET | Rachel Kane | 7/16/2025 7:00 PM

These tools help you learn to recognize and work to reduce unwanted pests in your flower beds. ... Read full Story

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What Body Recomposition Has Taught Me and How You Can Do It

By CNET | Amanda Capritto | 7/16/2025 2:20 PM

Body recomposition means building fat-free mass. We've got all the details you'll want to know before you start. ... Read full Story

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Grilling These 7 Foods Is a Big Mistake

By CNET | David Watsky | 7/16/2025 10:11 AM

Drop these foods on the grill grates, and you'll spend your summer scraping food off the burners. ... Read full Story

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NotebookLM Opens Up to a Wider World. Meet Its New Curated Collection of Expert Insights

By CNET | Blake Stimac | 7/16/2025 8:00 AM

The new series of featured notebooks on NotebookLM comes from respected sources and will grow over time. ... Read full Story

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I Don't Stress About Transferring Data to a New iPhone Anymore, Now That I Know the Right Steps

By CNET | Jeff Carlson | 7/16/2025 7:45 AM

Switching to a new iPhone used to be a hassle, but these steps make it painless, even from an Android phone. ... Read full Story

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Mortgage Rates Inch Up Since Last Week: Current Mortgage Interest Rates on July 16, 2025

By CNET | Katherine Watt | 7/16/2025 4:05 AM

Experts say homebuying activity will increase as mortgage rates fall, but that might not happen for a while. ... Read full Story

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Homeowners Face Higher Refi Rates: Mortgage Refinance Rates for July 16, 2025

By CNET | Katherine Watt | 7/16/2025 4:00 AM

Several key refinance rates ticked up this week, making it harder to find a lower rate on a home loan. ... Read full Story

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As a VPN Expert, These Are the Steps I Take to Keep My VPN Connection Speedy

By CNET | Attila Tomaschek | 7/15/2025 4:03 PM

Using a VPN can cut your internet speeds in half, which might affect your streaming or gaming sessions. Try these seven tips to speed things up. ... Read full Story

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You Need Sunlight More Than You Think. 5 Surprising Ways the Sun Can Boost Your Health

By CNET | Taylor Leamey | 7/15/2025 10:01 AM

It turns out that soaking up the sun can benefit your health in a few key ways. ... Read full Story

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Mortgage Rates Climb: Mortgage Rates for July 15, 2025

By CNET | Katherine Watt | 7/15/2025 4:05 AM

Mortgage rates climbed higher over the last week. Here's what to expect if you're in the market for a home loan. ... Read full Story

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Refinance Rates Move Up: Refinance Rates for July 15, 2025

By CNET | Katherine Watt | 7/15/2025 4:00 AM

Several key refinance rates were higher this week, so it might be worth waiting. ... Read full Story

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Expert Advice: How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke

By CNET | Macy Meyer | 7/14/2025 5:38 PM

Many communities in Arizona, Michigan, Illinois, New York and across North America are experiencing poor air quality due to numerous wildfires. Here's how to guard yourself against it. ... Read full Story

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Tender, Cute, and Absurd, Rong Bao’s Inflatable Sculptures Plug Into the ‘Emotional Wobble’

by Colossal | Jul 17 2025

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13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

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Julie Chan Is Dead

by BookPage | Jul 17 2025

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Katia Pryce of DanceBody Shares Why Kate Hudson and Kelly Ripa Love Her Two-In-One Workout Classes

by ET Online | Jul 11 2025

food

14 Over-The-Top Celebrity Wedding Food Menus You Have To See To Believe

by The Daily Meal | Jul 17 2025

health

Study Finds Direct Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Chronic Diseases

by Healthline.com | Jul 17 2025

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Exclusive: 9-1-1 Lone Star's Natacha Karam offers first look at 'juicy' new Bible series with Minnie Driver

by Hello! Magazine | Jul 17 2025

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Special Olympics Advocates: Don’t Leave This Community Out of Mental Health Discussions

by thehealthy.com | May 28 2025

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From Keychains to Hoodies — BTS Merch Under $50 that ARMY Won’t Be Able to Pass Up

by Billboard | Jul 17 2025

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Undocumented families barred from Head Start

by NJ Spotlight | Jul 17 2025

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Rosebud sled from 'Citizen Kane' auctioned for $14.75 million

by United Press International, Inc. | Jul 17 2025

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Josh Allen's plan to make a drastic change and surpass Patrick Mahomes has been aided by Hailee Steinfeld

by marca.com | Jul 17 2025

real_estate

Ex-WeWork bigwig Adam Neumann seeks $22.75M for his NYC ‘townhouse in the sky’ — with a catch

by NY Post | Jul 17 2025

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

technology

US firm’s gecko feet-inspired ‘tow truck for space’ tested, could correct satellite orbits

by Interesting Engineering | Jul 17 2025

Word of the Day

fugitive

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 17, 2025 is:

fugitive • \FYOO-juh-tiv\ • noun

Fugitive refers to a person who runs away to avoid being captured or arrested.

// The FBI regularly updates and circulates its list of most wanted fugitives, and asks communities where they might be seen to be careful and on the lookout.

See the entry >

Examples:

“The automated plate readers, as they are known, enable authorities to track when vehicles of interest pass through certain intersections. The devices can also be mounted on police cars, allowing officers to sweep up troves of license plate data as they drive around. Police say the gadgets help investigate stolen cars, locate fugitives, and solve crimes by checking who came and went from a neighborhood on any given day.” — Libor Jany, The Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025

Did you know?

Fugitive entered English as both a noun and an adjective in the 14th century, coming ultimately from the Latin verb fugere, meaning “to flee.” As a noun, it originally referred, as it still does today, to someone who flees a country or location to escape persecution or danger, as from war, making it synonymous with another fugere descendent, refugee. The noun soon expanded beyond those fleeing peril to individuals (such as suspects, witnesses, or defendants) trying to elude law enforcement especially by fleeing the pertinent jurisdiction. The adjective fugitive describes those literally running away or intending flight, but also has multiple figurative uses, being applied to that which is elusive, of short duration, or of transient interest, among other things.

Stuff Your Kindle Day Is Now: Grab Free and $1 Sci-Fi and Dystopian E-Books

Want to Rid Your Kitchen of Fruit Flies? Here's What an Entomologist Says to Do

Phone Won't Charge When Plugged In? I Used This Simple DIY Fix at Home

Smart Thermostat Troubleshooting Guide: Here's How I Fixed Mine

I Tried AI to Build a Website in 3 Hours -- It Only Took 30 Minutes

How Google Lens Helps Me Explore My Latest Obsession Hobby

Mortgage Rates Climb: Current Mortgage Interest Rates on July 17, 2025

Homeowners Face Higher Refi Rates: Mortgage Refinance Rates on July 17, 2025

How to Use AI to Battle Bugs in Your Garden

What Body Recomposition Has Taught Me and How You Can Do It

Grilling These 7 Foods Is a Big Mistake

NotebookLM Opens Up to a Wider World. Meet Its New Curated Collection of Expert Insights

I Don't Stress About Transferring Data to a New iPhone Anymore, Now That I Know the Right Steps

Mortgage Rates Inch Up Since Last Week: Current Mortgage Interest Rates on July 16, 2025

Homeowners Face Higher Refi Rates: Mortgage Refinance Rates for July 16, 2025

As a VPN Expert, These Are the Steps I Take to Keep My VPN Connection Speedy

You Need Sunlight More Than You Think. 5 Surprising Ways the Sun Can Boost Your Health

Mortgage Rates Climb: Mortgage Rates for July 15, 2025

Refinance Rates Move Up: Refinance Rates for July 15, 2025

Expert Advice: How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke

Tender, Cute, and Absurd, Rong Bao’s Inflatable Sculptures Plug Into the ‘Emotional Wobble’

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

Julie Chan Is Dead

Katia Pryce of DanceBody Shares Why Kate Hudson and Kelly Ripa Love Her Two-In-One Workout Classes

14 Over-The-Top Celebrity Wedding Food Menus You Have To See To Believe

Study Finds Direct Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Chronic Diseases

Exclusive: 9-1-1 Lone Star's Natacha Karam offers first look at 'juicy' new Bible series with Minnie Driver

Special Olympics Advocates: Don’t Leave This Community Out of Mental Health Discussions

From Keychains to Hoodies — BTS Merch Under $50 that ARMY Won’t Be Able to Pass Up

Undocumented families barred from Head Start

Rosebud sled from 'Citizen Kane' auctioned for $14.75 million

Josh Allen's plan to make a drastic change and surpass Patrick Mahomes has been aided by Hailee Steinfeld

Ex-WeWork bigwig Adam Neumann seeks $22.75M for his NYC ‘townhouse in the sky’ — with a catch

Pelé's life in pictures

US firm’s gecko feet-inspired ‘tow truck for space’ tested, could correct satellite orbits

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Rosebud sled from 'Citizen Kane' auctioned for $14.75 million

2.Watch: Reported person stuck in California canal turns out to be blow-up doll

3.Watch: Paramedics rescue raccoon with head stuck in soup can

4.A humanoid robot has painted a picture of Charles. How did it do?&#160;

5.Animal rescuers called to remove 'python' from fish and chip shop

6.Man accidentally buys two identical Powerball tickets, wins $2M

7.Watch: British chefs cook up world's largest scotch egg

8.Watch: Dog lost in Alaskan wilderness found by pilot nine days later

9.Watch: Dolphin rescued from shallow lagoon in South Carolina

10.One peacock captured, one still on the loose in Pennsylvania

4.A humanoid robot has painted a picture of Charles. How did it do?