The Social Security payment schedule is a little different for August, and the second round of checks are headed out next week -- more than a week after the first payments were sent out. We'll fill you in when you can expect to see your payment hit your bank account. If you're still waiting on your check from July, check out why it may not have arrived and what you can do about it.

August's Social Security Check Is on the Way: Here's When You'll Get It

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A KILLER hurricane storm has brought more than just strong winds and destruction when it recently made landfall. Leaving a trail of death and destruction in her wake, Hurricane Debby also left more than two dozen packages of cocaine along a beach in Florida. Hurricane Debby is already responsible for killing at least five people […]

Hurricane Debby washes over $1million of cocaine onto Florida’s shore during deadly ‘once-in-1,000-year’ storm

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

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

How much water did you drink today? Did you struggle to get through a glass, or did you carry around a Stanley cup all day downing it a few times over? Much of the US is still suffering through dangerous heat waves and dealing with temperatures near or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. That kind of extreme heat can lead to particularly risky health conditions, like irregular heart rates and spikes in blood pressure. That means it's more important than ever to stay hydrated.

How Much Water Should You Drink Daily? How to Stay Hydrated

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

Securing your home is vitally important. Not only to protect your belongings when out of the house but also to give you that peace of mind when sleeping at night. Ring is a specialist in that department, with an array of security cameras to pick from. While not usually the cheapest, Amazon has reduced the price of a Ring Spotlight Cam Plus to its lowest ever price of $110. That's a 35% discount, representing a saving of $60, on one of our favorite home security cameras with lights. The Amazon deal is matching a Best Buy sale, so we expect the price will go up at Amazon at the end of the day, too.

One of Our Favorite Ring Security Cams Is Down to Its Lowest Price to Date

Earth's string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end this past July as the natural El Niño climate pattern ebbed, the European climate agency Copernicus announced Thursday. But July 2024 's average heat just missed surpassing the July of a year ago,...

July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

You're browsing the web on your iPhone, reading about the latest iPhone 16 rumors when you notice that things look a little off. Images are misshapen, some information is missing. You might be wondering what's going on. Instead, you should be asking: When was the last time you cleared your...

When Was the Last Time You Cleared Your iPhone Cache?

You plug the charging cable into your iPhone or Android phone and... it doesn't charge. Booooo. From damaged charging ports to broken power cables, there are numerous reasons your phone isn't charging and not all of them can be easily fixed at home. A common reason for faulty charging is simply that the charging cable can't quite fit in the charging port because it's clogged up with months' worth of pocket fluff.

Phone Won't Charge? Try This Easy DIY Fix First

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

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. 9, #1147

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The scorching heat is expected to continue through the end of an already sweltering summer, according to NOAA’s latest climate forecast for August 2024.

Unrelenting heat to keep US sweating during final month of summer

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Coconut shrimp is such a treat! It's sweet, savory, golden, crispy goodness is completely addicting. It checks off all the boxes for a great appetizer or the main star of the night. Start to finish, this only takes about 20-30 minutes. Here's what you need to make two servings:

Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce

If you've had a few sleepless nights during this hot summer, you're not alone. For hot sleepers, a cooling comforter is an essential sleep product to help get a good night's sleep. And right now our favorite cooling comforter, the Rest Evercool cooling comforter, is 30% off. Thanks to an exclusive offer code for CNET readers, you can save an additional 20%. Use the code CNET at checkout to see the bonus savings.

Use This Exclusive Code to Save Over $100 Off Our Favorite Cooling Comforter

Vacuuming your house or apartment is an unavoidable part of adulthood, and it's a necessary task for maintaining a healthy and comfortable living space. Vacuuming -- next to doing the dishes -- might be the chore done most often and it may also be one of the most instantly gratifying. Seeing the dust or pet hair forcefully sucked up while rolling around a powerful machine can be highly satisfying.

Stop With the Back-and-Forth Motion. Here's the Right Way to Vacuum

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Mushroom coffee is a quirky alternative to "just coffee" that pack some health claims that made a buzz in some circles. So, what is mushroom coffee, and what benefits does it offer?. In short, mushroom coffee is a combination of coffee and ground mushrooms. It's touted as a healthier alternative...

Mushroom Coffee vs. a Cup of Joe: Everything to Know Before Switching Up Your Morning Drink

Water damage in your home can come in many forms. For some, flooding is one of the most common causes of damage in a home due to the home's location and proximity to water sources. With major storms like Hurricane Debby making landfall, it's essential to be prepared. Overall, according to the Insurance Information Institute, water damage makes up nearly a quarter of homeowners' insurance claims and includes water inclusion from a major storm, burst water pipes, and many other sources.

Hands-On Flood Protection: Do-It-Yourself Guide

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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How to Keep Your Food From Going Bad in a Power Outage

There's rumbling outside again. A thunderstorm is brewing, and for many, that can almost guarantee a power outage is soon to follow. When your electricity is...

How to Keep Your Food From Going Bad in a Power Outage

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