Strands doesn't get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands just moved out of beta, so it's now in the New York Times' official Games app, which might bring it more fans. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 16, #166

You may be planning to receive Social Security benefits when you reach your retirement age or become eligible, but you may not know that you can lose some of all of your benefits for a variety of reasons -- some of which could be out of your control. Benefits through...

Four Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

Supplements Security Income recipients have already received their payment for the month of August, but there's another one on the way before the month is up. The payment timetables can be affected by what day of the week a typical payment date falls on, and that's what's happening this time. We'll explain. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to the amount of money in your checks later this year.

Two SSI Payments Are Coming Your Way in August. Here's Why

TP-Link's Tapo brand -- which you can find across many of our smart home lists as an affordable option for smart plugs, security cameras and more -- has announced a new video doorbell line, featuring the 2K-resolution D225 and the D210. Several things immediately caught our eye. First, the budget...

TP-Link's New Tapo Video Doorbells Can Call You -- We Wish More Cameras Did

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

It's been more than a full week since the first round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments went out, but the next round will be hitting bank accounts this week. SSDI is paid on the same day as Social Security payments, and if you're not sure when you're supposed to get yours, we'll detail the full payment schedule for the month of August below. If you still haven't received your July SSDI check, here's what you can do.

Social Security Disability Insurance August 2024: Here's When You'll Get Your Check

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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

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Dogs really have it made, and nowhere is that more evident than in the plush beds we buy for them to laze around in all day. Finally, there's a human-dog bed. It's called the Plufl and it just might be the best place ever to take a nap. After learning...

This Unusual Piece of Furniture Is My Favorite Place to Nap

Vacuuming is 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, luckily, it may also be one of the most instantly gratifying. It can be highly satisfying to see the progress made as you roll around a powerful machine picking up the dust, pet hair and other debris on your floors.

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

As someone who's worked in the health and wellness industry for some time, I often assume I know everything there is to know about how to stay healthy. So when I found myself drowning in anxiety, not knowing how to help myself, I knew I had to turn to a professional to help me navigate alternative ways to manage stress.

Morning Sunlight Has Been a Game Changer for My Sleep. Here's Why I Can't Start My Day Any Other Way

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

When nature calls, you'd better answer it. Sometimes, that means running to the bathroom and doing your business at the first sign of trouble. Unfortunately, that can often end up in a bit of a sticky situation for you: a clogged toilet. It can happen anywhere: a gas station, your partner's parents' house, or even the doctor's office. And wouldn't you know it, it always happens when there's no plunger to be found. What do you do?

Clear a Clogged Toilet Without a Plunger Using These Household Hacks

If you clean your home regularly, the idea of mold lurking in random nooks and crannies may seem a bit ridiculous. Mold? In your home? Impossible! We're sorry to say that it isn't as impossible as it sounds. In fact, it's a great idea for just about everyone to add routine mold checks to their cleaning list. In fact, not doing so could be detrimental to your health.

Does Your Home Have Hidden Mold? 7 Areas You Should Check Right Now

After being forced to cancel recent tour performances, famed Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, who just turned 59, shared the tragic news that led to his decision:. The music legend took to social media on July 22, 2024, mentioning the death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight.

Legendary Rock Guitarist Slash Turns 59 and Cancels Tour Amid the Tragic Death of His Stepdaughter

On Aug. 5, a federal judge ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly in search, violating the antitrust laws. While Google remains the biggest name in search, it's not the only player in the game. There are several other search engines to try that have advantages over Google, like more...

Tired of Google? Try These 5 Other Search Engines Instead

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Today's Wordle Answer for July 17, #1124 Contains the Least-Used Letter

If you play Wordle, it helps to know the most-popular letters in the English alphabet, so you can use a starter word that's packed with them...

Today's Wordle Answer for July 17, #1124 Contains the Least-Used Letter

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