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Key takeaways Today’s top CDs earn up to 4.65% APY. The Federal Reserve paused interest rates at Wednesday’s meeting. Rate cuts are expected later this year, so it’s unclear how long high APYs will stick around. As anticipated, the Federal Reserve paused interest rates Wednesday, which means there’s still time to take advantage of high

Whether you’re getting the freshest fruit and veggies delivered, shopping at the supermarket’s organic section or handpicking peaches by the pound at the local farm, it all needs washing before you eat or cook with it. Between bacterial dangers like E.coli, salmonella and listeria, cross-contamination, other people’s hands and the various chemicals left on veggies

Key findings US adults would be willing to spend an average of $78 monthly (nearly $1,000 a year) to improve their quality of sleep.  Six in 10 would consider investing in a better sleep setup. More specifically, 46% are willing to invest in better mattresses or bedding. More than half of US adults (56%) currently

All bets are on the Federal Reserve pausing interest rate cuts at Wednesday’s meeting. Suffice it to say, this won’t be the most earth-shattering decision of 2025 so far. Still, given that the Fed cut interest rates three times in 2024, we were hoping for a path toward lower borrowing rates. Last week, President Donald

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Google plans to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America and that of the Alaskan mountain Denali to Mount McKinley in Google Maps, the company said Tuesday in a series of tweets. The news follows President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the body of water and mountain on his

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Connections puzzles. I was raised on a farm, so I got a kick out of today’s NYT Strands puzzle. Fans of a certain beautiful animal shouldn’t have

If you’re an Amazon Alexa user looking for something cheap, then Sengled leads the way with a smart floodlight that can pair directly with the Echo Plus or the Echo Show — if you don’t have one of those, you’ll need the Sengled hub plugged into your router. You’ll find those bulbs on Amazon in

After cutting interest rates at its last three meetings, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady at its meeting on Jan. 28-29. “Inflation has been coming down, but it’s still not where the Fed wants it to be,” said Taylor Kovar, CFP, founder and CEO of 11 Financial. “Pausing gives them a chance

Key takeaways You can still earn over 4% APY on your savings with today’s rates.  If the Fed leaves interest rates alone this week, APYs may hold steady, too.  A high-yield savings account can still be valuable even if rates fall.  Thinking of switching from a traditional savings account to one of the best high-yield

If you’re considering buying a foldable phone like the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, it’s probably for their giant, tablet-size bendable screens rather than their cameras. But any phone that costs close to $2,000 should be able to take stellar photos, too. When it comes to the Pixel 9

What is the best internet provider in New Hampshire? CNET recommends Fidium Fiber as the top internet provider in New Hampshire. With its extensive fiber-optic network, competitive pricing and customer-friendly perks like contract-free service, included equipment and unlimited data, Fidium stands out among the options in the Granite State. Fidium also leads in speed, offering

When to watch the Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles? Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT). Where to watch? The Commanders-Eagles game will air on Fox. See more details See more details See more details See more details See more details Can Jayden Daniels take Washington to its first Super Bowl in

PKGO Charcoal Grill This was a very solid charcoal grill and the only reason it dropped off of the main list is because of how heavy it is. Although it’s a manageable size, at 35 pounds it’s a little heavier than a grill I’d personally want to be lugging around. The PKGO is solidly built and

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Are you working on your 2025 weight loss goals? Does it feel like an uphill battle (literally or figuratively)? It’s frustrating when you can’t seem to get results, no matter how hard you work. In some cases, you might have certain habits preventing you from seeing the desired progress — and if you start to

Not all garage doors are built equal but most of them are heavy — and surprisingly vulnerable to burglary. In fact, arages are one of the most common ways trespassers access a home, so your garage door could benefit from extra protection. Criminology and criminal justice professor James Lynch, at the University of Maryland, told CNET that

Yamaha RX-V6A Ty Pendlebury/CNET Yamaha RX-V6A ($600, save $150): This Yamaha RX-V6A offers a fresh look at AV receiver design, with its futuristic edges and simple controls, while maximizing sound quality. The Yamaha might even make you forget about visiting a cinema ever again, and it’s no slouch with music, either. It offers plenty of

What is the best internet provider in Springfield? CNET’s top pick for internet service provider in Springfield is AT&T Fiber — if you can get it. The fast symmetrical speeds, no data caps and easy to understand pricing make it a no brainer. However, availability can be hit or miss. If AT&T Fiber is not

Currently, the key AI feature everyone is running toward is “agentic systems,” an umbrella term that refers to AI knowing more about you and your preferences so it can do things for you. To quote Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind CEO, in a prerecorded video shown at the event, “In the coming months, you’ll be able

The Wild Robot just picked up three Oscar nominations for best animated film, best sound and best original score, and you can stream the 2024 flick about a marooned machine on Peacock tomorrow. The animated DreamWorks movie is based on Peter Brown’s 2016 book of the same name and tells the story of Roz, a

What is the best internet provider in Illinois? AT&T Fiber is CNET’s choice for the best internet service provider in Illinois. It has the best fiber internet coverage in Illinois, one of the best selections of high-speed plans that include unlimited data and free equipment and the highest customer satisfaction of any major provider in

Abode Price Home security systems tend to start at several hundred dollars and go up as you add more devices. That can be a tough price point for any renter, which is why we focused on kits available for $200 and below whenever possible. Keep in mind, subscription fees can add $15 to $30 per

If you’re one of the thousands of good Samaritans looking to pitch in and make a donation to help victims of the recent Southern California wildfires, be careful: scammers are already trying to take advantage of you. California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned of the growing issue of scams targeting people looking to donate to

Weigh yourself at the same time: To get a consistent reading when using any scale, it’s important to weigh yourself first thing in the morning before you’ve drunk or eaten anything. “You should weigh yourself without clothes, or minimal clothing, and if you do so, try to wear the same clothing each time you weigh

Eufy’s cam can keep an eye on large spaces. CNET/Tyler Lacoma Lighting What sort of lighting do you want? We prefer to see long-lasting LEDs (a norm in home security these days), and broader panels or bright spotlights with well over 1,000 combined lumens to really light an area up. Some may prefer a more

Over our years of testing, we’ve established a methodology that helps us evaluate and score each piece of fitness equipment we test. We use that data to help us recommend the best equipment for every type of person. We judge fitness equipment based on the following criteria: Features: We look at the types of features offered

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. The NYT Mini Crossword clue that stumped me today was 4-Down, “Ones working with meters and feet.” So…people who measure things? Architects?

When to watch the national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame? Monday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT). Where to watch? The national championship game will air on ESPN.  See more details See more details See more details See at Hulu Carries ABC, ESPN and TNT for $83 per month

When to watch the national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame? Monday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT). Where to watch? The national championship game will air on ESPN.  See more details See more details See more details See at Hulu Carries ABC, ESPN and TNT for $83 per month