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NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Thursday, July 4

Meta is changing the labels it applies to social media posts suspected to have been generated in some way with artificial intelligence tools. The Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp parent company said its new label will display "AI Info" alongside a post, where it used to say "Made with AI."

Meta Is Changing Artificial Intelligence Labels After Real Photos Were Marked As AI

People on Medicare will see coinsurance savings on prescriptions for 64 different medications available through Medicare Part B over the next few months, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced recently. The rebate program will run from July 1 through Sept. 30 and is part of the Inflation...

Medicare Rebate for 64 Medications to Start Rolling Out: Here's What to Know

"Was that an earthquake or a truck passing by?" I live about a mile from the San Francisco Bay Area fault that experts say is probably the region's most dangerous. It's hard to forget I live so close, with small shakes every few days. I know I probably won't get much of a warning before a big quake, but I can still prepare for it, which makes living close to the fault doable.

Everyone Needs a Multitool. This One Is Discounted for July 4th Before Amazon Prime Day

Summertime means warm weather, cooking out and July Fourth celebrations. Along with fireworks displays, the big Fourth of July deals are going off left and right and deals on grills are exploding, too. One of our favorite grill brands is getting in on the party, too. From grills to pizza ovens to accessories, right now you can save hundreds with Blackstone's Fourth of July sale. But don't wait too long: This sale ends July 5.

Fire Up the Grill and Save at Blackstone's Big 4th of July Sale

With summer heatwaves picking up, it's harder than ever to keep your home cool, even if you do have central air conditioning. Pets, plants, kids and the elderly can all suffer if home temperatures get too hot, and extra fans can be an energy sink without always cooling effectively. What...

5 AC Fixes To Cool Down Your Too-Hot Home This Summer

The air fryer is a beast with bone-in chicken and pretty slick with salmon too. I've even had success broiling burgers to crispy-outside, juice-inside perfection in an air fryer. Yep, the air fryer cooks and reheats a lot of things well, but not all things. I've tried cooking dozens of...

Air Fryer Fail: 6 Foods You Don't Want to Put in an Air Fryer

The Fourth of July sales are an excellent time to treat yourself to some new earbuds. If you want some of the best wireless earbuds around, then getting the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 is a great idea. They're normally $279 though, which isn't exactly cheap. Thankfully, a big old discount of $100 has them down to just $179 on Amazon right now, which is a great deal.

Enjoy the Incredible Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 While They're $100 off for July 4th

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Have you ever met someone who is wise beyond their age? Such people are often referred to as old souls. They understand life and the world better than many zodiac signs. A soul’s age doesn’t necessarily match a person’s actual age. Instead, it advances based on the life experiences someone has.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Old Souls

If you're dreading cleaning up after your Fourth of July celebrations, a robot vacuum can help you out. They work smarter, not harder, around the house, but some of them can cost a pretty penny. If you're shopping for one, no robot vac we've tested had better bang for the buck than Dreame's D10 Plus. Lucky for you, it's currently $100 off at Amazon when you clip the coupon on the product page. This drops the price down to just $300.

This July 4th Weekend Save $100 on Our Top Robot Vacuum of the Year

If you're expecting a Social Security check in July, the first round of payments should arrive this week. Checks were sent out on July 1 and should arrive without delays -- unlike last month. If you're still waiting on your June check, there are a couple of reasons why it may not have arrived.

Social Security Payment July 2024: When Will You Get Your Check?

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

With Fourth of July celebrations approaching, plenty of retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and Apple have already dropped massive bargains across a number of categories. It's an excellent time for savvy shoppers to score significant savings on big-ticket items like laptops and mattresses but there are some brilliant offers on lower cost items that have dropped even lower. We gathered the budget-friendly savings and pooled together those as low as $25 and under. These include deals from small kitchen appliances to games, tech gadgets and more. Keep scrolling to see the most affordable Fourth of July deals. Keep in mind that these deals can end at any time, so grab what you want quickly, before it sells out or expires.

42 Early Fourth of July Deals Under $25: Score Tech and Home Essentials for Less

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Special has dazzled viewers for nearly five decades. The holiday tradition is back for its 48th year to showcase a collection of mind-blowing fireworks, colorful pyrotechnics and memorable musical performances. The New York staple will light up the city's iconic skyline and feature "more...

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Special 2024: How to Watch From Anywhere

If you're looking at flying somewhere nice over the summer, whether that's for a post-Fourth of July celebration or just to take time to yourself, then you'll already know how expensive it can be. You can make it cheaper with the right knowhow though, like grabbing a OneAir Elite plan subscription, which normally costs $79 a year, but is currently just $70 on Stacksocial. Saving money here means you can spend a bit more on things like nice food and travel essentials.

This July 4th Deal Knocks a Lifetime Subscription to OneAir Elite Down to Just $70

If you missed the June 30 student loan consolidation deadline, you might be wondering if there’s anything you can do now to apply for the one-time benefit. While there’s a chance you may be able to sneak a loan consolidation in within the next few days, Mark Kantrowitz, a financial aid expert and CNET Expert Review Board member, says it’s likely that you’ve missed the deadline.

Missed the Student Loan Forgiveness Deadline? Here Are Your Options

You can now submit YouTube takedown requests for deepfakes through the privacy request process, whereas in the past, you could only report these impersonations as being misleading. This shift tells us that YouTube is thinking about deepfakes as a privacy issue, rather than a content moderation issue — and it is a privacy issue. The more AI tools we have at our disposal, the more those tools will be abused.

TechCrunch Minute: YouTube makes it easier to report and take down AI deepfakes

I wouldn't consider myself a car person by any means, but there is one accessory in the trunk of my car that I can't do without -- and it's just $60 on Amazon for the Fourth of July. For context, I am a less-than-knowledgeable person when it comes to cars....

If You Need a Portable Car Jump Starter, This One Is 40% Off on Amazon for July 4th

Smart home brand Philips, known for its Hue light bulbs, has launched a new kind of smart lock we first glimpsed at CES this year: A door designed to read your palm. The Philips 5000 Series Smart deadbolt sells for $360, a compact deadbolt replacement with a keypad, hefty doorbell and a small scanner to read the lines of your outstretched hand. Instead of telling your fortune, it'll pop open the door for logged users.

Talk to the Hand: Is Philips' Palm-Reading Smart Lock the Future?

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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 4, #389

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....

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