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• The stimulus package isn't gutted yet: Every benefit you might get if it passes this week - CNET

  09-08-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  After President Trump's new orders, Democratic leaders may be more eager to restart talks than ever. Here are all the ways a new stimulus bill could help you.
  
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• The best meal kit delivery service for 2020: Home Chef, Freshly, Blue Apron and more - CNET

  09-08-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  These convenient meal kit services deliver weekly menus and preportioned ingredients to enthusiastic but time-poor home cooks. And with shelter-in-place lockdowns, they're more useful than ever.
  
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• Still no first stimulus check? How to track it and report your absent payment to the IRS - CNET

  09-08-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The details of the second stimulus check continue to be an urgent topic for lawmakers in Washington. If you're still waiting for your first check, here's how find out what happened.
  
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• 4 new executive orders for COVID relief: These are the details you need to know - CNET

  09-08-2020 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Ahead of any stimulus bill agreement, President Trump takes unilateral action that could affect tens of millions of Americans. Here's what it all means.
  
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• Read for cheap: Get 3 months of Scribd for just $15 (Update: Expired) - CNET

  09-08-2020 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Regularly $10 a month, you're saving 50% on unlimited access to thousands of ebooks, magazines and more.
  
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• Read for cheap: Get 3 months of Scribd for just $15 - CNET

  09-08-2020 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Regularly $10 per month, you're saving 50% on unlimited access to thousands of ebooks, magazines and more.
  
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• Where to find the chronically out-of-stock Oculus Quest - CNET

  09-08-2020 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  The so-hot-it-won't-stay-in-stock $400 VR headset has been popping in and out of stock for months. Here's where you can find it right now.
  
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• How to watch Flyers vs. Lightning, Stars vs. Blues, 2020 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs - CNET

  09-08-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  After "Elimination Friday," this weekend has a full slate of games in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.
  
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• Free games at Epic this week: Wilmot's Warehouse and an interactive sitcom - CNET

  09-08-2020 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  Wilmot's Warehouse will scratch your OCD itch to perfectly organize everything, and 3 out of 10 is an adventure game disguised as a sitcom.
  
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• Become Marty McFly with your own hover skates, now marked down to $180 - CNET

  09-08-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Save 55% on the Segway Drift W1 self-balancing electric roller skates.
  
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• New stimulus check isn't done yet. Here's how your eligibility could change if a relief bill passes - CNET

  09-08-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Will a stimulus check still happen now that the president has taken executive action? It could. Here's the situation today and who may qualify for another $1,200.
  
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• Second stimulus check: When the IRS could send it if Congress strikes a deal this week - CNET

  09-08-2020 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  The White House has a plan to send your second stimulus payment faster than the first check went out. We worked out some potential dates of when this could happen, assuming Washington agrees on a new stimulus package.
  
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• Stimulus package talks could resume this week: Here's what's happening today - CNET

  09-08-2020 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  Saturday's executive orders might not have sunk negotiations on a new stimulus bill deal. This is what we know.
  
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• Second stimulus check in 2020: What's the most money you could get? It's complicated - CNET

  09-08-2020 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump signed executive orders on Saturday, but what does that mean for another stimulus payment for you? Here's how to calculate a check if one's still on the table.
  
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• Humans are listening to your Google Home recordings again, but this time it's different. What to know - CNET

  09-08-2020 17:17 via cnet.com
  
  Google's human-review program is back up and running, but this time you have more than the power to say no.
  
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• The best home security camera to buy in 2020 - CNET

  09-08-2020 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're thinking about home intruders or just need to spy on your dog, these security cameras can stream a live video feed straight to your phone.
  
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• 7 COVID-19 face mask myths you shouldn't fall for - CNET

  09-08-2020 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  No, face masks aren't just for sick people. Yes, you should still social distance while wearing a mask.
  
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• Some people will get an interest payment from the IRS in 2020. Find out if you will - CNET

  09-08-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Taxpayers might get another paycheck from the government in 2020, but there's a catch.
  
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• Is it actually safe to host a BBQ this summer? - CNET

  09-08-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what you need to know about cooking out during the COVID-19 crisis.
  
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• The Old Guard's Chiwetel Ejiofor says dancing in 6-inch Kinky Boots memorably scared him - CNET

  09-08-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Oscar-nominated actor from 12 Years a Slave, Children of Men, The Martian and Kinky Boots is my guest on the I'm So Obsessed podcast.
  
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• The Galaxy Note 20 doesn't come with headphones and that's a good thing - CNET

  09-08-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: "I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords."
  
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• He had AppleCare. Then Apple sent his broken iMac to Best Buy

  09-08-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple is widening its network of authorized repair centers. A famous photographer isn't happy about that. Actually, he's "disgusted."
  
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• Can stimulus package talks resume? What happens now with unemployment benefits, eviction relief and a second check? - CNET

  09-08-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump has issued an executive order to bypass stalled negotiations on a stimulus bill. But that might not mean hopes for a bill are completely dashed.
  
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• Best off-roading tools and recovery gear in 2020 - Roadshow

  09-08-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's not a question of if you get stuck. It's a question of when. Hit the trail prepared with my favorite recovery gear.
  
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• Best coffee maker for 2020: Ninja, Oxo, Bonavita, Technivorm and more - CNET

  09-08-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We test out some of the best coffee makers around from Oxo, KitchenAid, Ninja, Bonavita, Technivorm Moccamaster and Bunn to find out which is the best.
  
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• Best air fryer of 2020: Philips, Ninja, Dash, Instant, Cosori and more - CNET

  09-08-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  In this guide we put a group of popular air fryer models from Ninja, Philips, Dash, Cosori, to PowerXL and more to the test to find out which one is best.
  
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• Second stimulus check: When the IRS could send it if Congress strikes a deal next week - CNET

  09-08-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The White House has a plan to send your second stimulus payment faster than the first check went out. We worked out some possible dates of when this could happen, assuming Washington agrees on a new stimulus package.
  
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• Note 20: How do you sell a $1,000 phone during a pandemic? Samsung has a plan - CNET

  09-08-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The company is rethinking the online and in-store buying experience.
  
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• Face mask feeling uncomfortable? Here's what you can do for ear and head relief - CNET

  09-08-2020 11:15 via cnet.com
  
  We've got some creative tips to help prevent chafed ears and the best fabric to use to help stay cool.
  
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• Stimulus package could still happen: Every benefit you might get if it does - CNET

  09-08-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  A missed deadline. The president's executive orders. Here's where the debate stands today on enhanced unemployment benefits and more potential benefits.
  
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• OnePlus Nord review: This 5G phone has it all - CNET

  09-08-2020 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  5G, great specs and a low price -- the OnePlus Nord has everything you'd want in a 5G phone.
  
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• This tech giant up for sale is a homegrown miracle – it must be saved for Britain | Will Hutton

  09-08-2020 08:45 via theguardian.com
  
  If the Tories truly want to reshape the country, they should help to buy ArmSo, Brexit Tories, let’s see the colour of your money. So far, Brexit has meant billions spent on new, trade-inhibiting customs facilities, a proposed US trade deal that will necessarily compromise food standards to make us ill and a slump in inward investment. Not to mention deepening the crisis caused by Covid with the de facto no-deal Brexit. But now comes a chance to redeem yourselves, at least in part.Weeks af
  
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• Instagram ‘censorship’ of black model's photo reignites claims of race bias

  09-08-2020 08:13 via theguardian.com
  
  #IwanttoseeNyome outcry after social media platform repeatedly removes pictures of Nyome Nicholas-Williams
  Fifteen minutes into her shoot with model Nyome Nicholas-Williams, photographer Alexandra Cameron knew she had captured the perfect image: a dreamy split second with Nicholas-Williams bathed under natural light, her eyes closed and arms wrapped around her breasts.The response on Instagram was ecstatic: “stunning … beautiful … this should be in a gallery!”. But with
  
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• Pixel 3A vs. Pixel 3 specs: Cameras, processor, battery and more compared - CNET

  09-08-2020 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking to save some dough on an older Google Pixel phone? Here's how to decide between the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3A.
  
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• New stimulus check isn't done yet. Here's how your eligibility could change if a bill passes - CNET

  09-08-2020 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Will a stimulus check still happen now that the president has signed an executive order? It could. Here's the situation today and who may qualify for another $1,200.
  
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• How to take better photos with your Samsung Galaxy camera

  09-08-2020 07:00
  
  Get awesome pet shots and cinematic horizons with our guide to the best Samsung phone photography tips and tricks
  
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• How do you find love when you believe the Earth is flat?

  09-08-2020 07:00
  
  It can be difficult to find a partner when you belong to a tiny minority. Flat Earthers are turning to the internet – where, as one dating site proved, you never know who to trust
  
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• Deepfakes are getting cheaper, easier and way more convincing

  09-08-2020 07:00
  
  Using open-source software and some pocket change, a researcher created plausible images and audio of actor Tom Hanks
  
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• Trump's executive stimulus orders: When they start, are they legal, what you should know - CNET

  09-08-2020 06:00 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump signed an executive order and issued three memoranda Saturday that undercut ongoing stimulus bill negotiations and could have wide-reaching effects for tens of millions of Americans. Here's what's happening now.
  
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• Second stimulus check in 2020: What's the most money you might receive now? It depends - CNET

  09-08-2020 04:03 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump issued executive orders on Saturday. What does that mean for another stimulus payment for you? Here's how to calculate a check if one's still on the table.
  
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• TikTok, Twitter held talks about sale of popular video app, says report - CNET

  09-08-2020 03:14 via cnet.com
  
  The social media company has reportedly eyed the Chinese-owned app, which has been feeling the heat from the US over national security concerns.
  
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• Stimulus check: Fine print on income limit, eligibility from the first payment could affect the next - CNET

  09-08-2020 02:30 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS' next possible direct payment still has a number of questions unanswered, but we can look to the CARES Act to check for clues.
  
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• UV light and the coronavirus: Big Ass Fans might have a solution - CNET

  09-08-2020 02:00 via cnet.com
  
  The ceiling fan uses UV lights to kill up to 99.9% of a room's airborne pathogens in minutes. It's now being tested against the virus that causes COVID-19.
  
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• 6 Alexa features you should turn off today - CNET

  09-08-2020 01:15 via cnet.com
  
  From protecting privacy to making Alexa more efficient, here are some ways to improve your Amazon voice assistant.
  
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• Can coronavirus live on your mobile phone? How to clean it without damaging the screen and what not to do - CNET

  09-08-2020 00:15 via cnet.com
  
  Clorox wipes will safely disinfect your phone, but there are lots of common cleaners that you should never, ever use.
  
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