There are plenty of other online word games now, but I still play the New York Times Wordle game every day. These days, it's not only an old friend, it's also a nice warm-up for Connections, Strands and the rest. Usually, I can get the Wordle answer in five tries, but sometimes I get stuck and worry that I might lose my streak. If you ever find yourself stumped, check CNET. Our home page always has the answers for Wordle, Connections and Strands.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 11, #1149

Was your latest Social Security check a bit more generous as of late? The Social Security Administration may not require that you send back the extra money. Thanks to a series of new rules governing Social Security overpayments, which SSA Commissioner Martin O'Malley laid out in March, you may be able to pocket the additional cash. The rules are all laid out in a four-step plan created to help beneficiaries who unknowingly receive overpayments, thinking that they may have had a potential benefit increase.

Do You Have To Pay Back a Social Security Overpayment if You Get Too Much Money?

Best Buy is offering a quality TCL TV for $270 less than its typical asking price. Specifically, the product in question is the 55-inch TCL Q5 Q-Class 4K QLED smart TV. TCL makes some of our favorite budget models on the market today, so this is likely another great option for a low-cost upgrade. It may be a 2023 model but at this price, it doesn't matter -- now up for sale at $180. That's a huge 60% discount worth taking advantage of. Just be quick, as this deal ends tonight.

You Have Less Than 24 Hours to Get This Amazing 55-Inch TCL QLED TV for $180

Following on from last year's Seth Rogen-powered big-screen hit Mutant Mayhem, everyone's favorite crime-fighting reptiles are back for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles -- an all-new animated spinoff TV show on Paramount Plus. Set after the events of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie (which is...

'Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles': How to Watch Every Episode of the New Animated Series From Anywhere

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

You may be eligible for a $2,500 payout if you've used the Cash App digital payment app to transfer money with a family member, friend or business in the last six years. The proposed $15 million class-action settlement claims Cash App and its parent company Block failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a $2,500 Payout. How to Submit a Settlement Claim

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In this week's "only in New York" news, city dwellers who thought they might be hallucinating earlier this week when hearing objects talking from the sky were, actually, not hallucinating: the New York City Emergency Management unleashed drones on Tuesday afternoon to warn residents about the arrival of tropical cyclone Debby and the potential risk of flooding.

Yes, those were talking drones you heard in New York earlier this week

The website for Cartoon Network, which had existed online since 1998, has been scrubbed from the internet. What once was a video-heavy portal for shows, including The Powerpuff Girls, Adventure Time, Teen Titans Go! and Steven Universe, now redirects users to the streaming service Max, also owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.

That's All, Folks! Cartoon Network Website Is No More

Good sleep is the key to so many aspects of our health. It strengthens your immune system, boosts heart health, repairs muscle tissue, promotes memory and even bolsters your mental health. Despite this, one-third of adults have insomnia symptoms. And if you're one of them, getting that all-important shut-eye may seem impossible at times. Even the classic tricks, such as reading in a room other than your bedroom and avoiding blue light, can prove ineffective. Before you know it, sleep deprivation turns you into a cranky, dazed, unhealthy version of yourself.

7 All-Natural Sleep Aids That Will Help You Kick Melatonin to the Curb

By now, you've probably heard the claims that apple cider vinegar can help you lose weight and get rid of stubborn belly fat. But can this kitchen staple really have such huge benefits, and are there any side effects?. Vinegar has a long history, dating back to at least 5,000...

Everything You Need to Know About the Apple Cider Vinegar Craze and Its Benefits

East Williamsburg is full of warehouse-style spaces converted into late-night music venues, like Elsewhere. Bloomberg/Getty Images. If New York's nightlife scene were a keg, it'd never get kicked. NYC overflows with options no matter the day: dance the night away inside a Brooklyn warehouse, slide into a speakeasy-style cocktail joint or applaud burlesque performers who bare it all for rowdy crowds. Beer buffs sample flights at local breweries, socialites sip Manhattans in swanky surrounds, and there are so many venues with exceptional live performances it's hard to know where to begin.

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

On a balmy, overcast Tuesday in July, Scott Goodfriend prepares to take a group of five on his Iconic Foods of the Lower East Side tour in New York. They stand at the entrance of a large food market in the downtown Manhattan neighborhood. This was "the immigrant center of...

39-year-old gives New York food tours for a living—his company brought in more than $145,000 in a year

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Horoscope for Sunday, August 11th

When smart devices keep watch on your valuable home spaces, it's smart of you to ask about their hacking and security vulnerabilities. Security cameras have run into disasters in the past, like an ADT employee who spied through customer cams for years before ADT resolved the issue, or Wyze's video glitch that let strangers see other people's home videos.

6 Ways to Stop Your Home Security Camera From Being Hacked

If you're thinking about leaving cable behind, a live TV streaming service may be a good option for you. Contract-free pricing, wide channel selections and the ability to watch on multiple devices are all factors that can make these services competitive compared to traditional TV or cable. You can stream sports, premium channels or prime-time TV, and not only do these platforms offer a broader lineup of channels compared with antennas, but they also provide the convenience of watching on your computer or mobile device.

Live TV Streaming Services: Your Guide to Which Platforms Have the Best Channels

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My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

Don't wait to overhaul your entertainment space. You can grab great TVs even when you're on a budget, and one of the best ways to do that is shopping refurbished models. From now until Aug. 16, Woot has several refurbished Sony TVs you can shop right now, with prices starting at just $850. However, inventory is limited and we expect some models to sell out before then. We recommend locking in your order soon for the best selection.

Upgrade Your TV With Sony Refurb Options at Woot

For many people, weighing themselves is an essential part of tracking their fitness progress when trying to drop a few pounds. If that's you, then you know that getting accurate readings is critical. While the number is not an "end-all, be-all" measurement of your health, it is helpful data. If...

Tracking Your Weight? This Is the Best Time to Weigh Yourself

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People report feeling overwhelmed when tasked with Decluttering. Whether it's the lack of time, dealing with chronic illness, or managing ADHD, these obstacles can seem impossible. Today, we're going to make your decluttering process simpler by using the guide How To Overcome Common Obstacles To Decluttering.

How To Overcome Common Obstacles To Decluttering

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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 9, #425

Need the answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brainteaser....

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 9, #425

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