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• It's over: $2,000 second stimulus check won't replace $600 payment. Now what? - CNET

  01-01-2021 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate on Friday didn't vote on increasing the size of the payment to $2,000.
  
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• Best Xbox gaming headset for 2021 - CNET

  01-01-2021 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a new headset for your Xbox One or Xbox Series X? Here are our current top picks, from basic budget models that cost less than $50 to high-end, feature-packed powerhouses.
  
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• The best coffee grinder for 2021: Cuisinart, Oxo, Breville and more - CNET

  01-01-2021 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  A quality coffee grinder is one of the most important tools for making great joe at home. From Baratza, Bodum and Breville to Oxo, Cuisinart and others, here are our favorites.
  
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• Can you track your second stimulus check now? What we know about getting your status - CNET

  01-01-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  We know two ways of tracking the status of your second stimulus check. And your first payment, if you haven't received it.
  
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• Direct deposit and your second stimulus check: Everything you need to know - CNET

  01-01-2021 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Direct deposit is the fastest way to get your second stimulus check, but there are some important things to know first.
  
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• James Bond movies from Connery to Craig: Get started with 007 - CNET

  01-01-2021 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  As first embodied by Sean Connery, Bond set the standard for secret agents on screen. With the help of Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig and others, the film franchise has stood the test of time.
  
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• How to watch Alabama vs. Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl today without cable - CNET

  01-01-2021 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  The Crimson Tide and the Fighting Irish play for a spot in the college football championship game on ESPN.
  
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• The IRS is now sending $600 stimulus checks. When yours will come, why Jan. 15 matters - CNET

  01-01-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Everything we know today about the second stimulus check delivery timeline, including what happens after the iRS' Jan. 15 cutoff.
  
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• Quadrantids meteor shower lights up first weekend of 2021 - CNET

  01-01-2021 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  The first big chance to glimpse shooting stars and fireballs in the young year is already here.
  
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• How much stimulus money would you get with a $600 or $2,000 check? Calculate both now - CNET

  01-01-2021 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  Use CNET's stimulus check calculator to estimate how much you and your family could really receive.
  
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• When will your new stimulus check arrive in the mail? 2 ways you can track it through USPS - CNET

  01-01-2021 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  A free US Postal Service online tool can help you identify your second stimulus check so you don't mistake it for junk mail and throw it away.
  
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• Chinese-built Tesla Model Y goes on sale - Roadshow

  01-01-2021 17:57 via cnet.com
  
  Tesla is offering the standard Y for less than its competition, too.
  
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• Why children can't get the COVID-19 vaccine yet. Here's who else may have to wait - CNET

  01-01-2021 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  Coronavirus vaccines are considered safe for most people, but children and those with certain medical conditions won't get one right away.
  
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• NFL week 17: How to watch Cowboys vs. Giants, Dolphins vs. Bills, Packers vs. Bears and more without cable - CNET

  01-01-2021 17:06 via cnet.com
  
  The NFL's regular season concludes Sunday with every team in action and loads of playoff and draft implications. Cord-cutters can stream it all live on CBS, Fox, NBC and NFL RedZone.
  
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• Your second stimulus check is coming. How fast you get it depends on your payment group - CNET

  01-01-2021 16:43 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS has acted fast to send out stimulus check payments this time around, but not everyone will get theirs as quickly. Here's what to know.
  
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• Apple's new Mac computers are spelling the end of my Hackintosh - CNET

  01-01-2021 16:18 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Four years ago, I built a PC, then tricked it to run Mac software. Soon, Apple will stop it from working.
  
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• Google Doodle for New Year's Day goes a little cuckoo - CNET

  01-01-2021 16:07 via cnet.com
  
  Tick-tock, 2020, your time is up. Welcome, 2021, let's see what you've got.
  
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• The cars we're most looking forward to driving in 2021 - Roadshow

  01-01-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  As we kick off the new year, here's what we're most excited about driving in 2021.
  
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• Best floor jacks in 2021 - Roadshow

  01-01-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's a dizzying array of different car jacks out there. This guide will help you choose one that's right for you.
  
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• $300 weekly unemployment: When do bonus checks start? Here's what you should know - CNET

  01-01-2021 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  The stimulus package is on its way to Americans in need of help.
  
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• Noom vs. Weight Watchers: Which weight loss app is better for New Year's goals? - CNET

  01-01-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Noom has been called "Weight Watchers for millennials," but Weight Watchers has made significant updates to its program. Which one is best for you?
  
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• 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport is an Italian stunner - Roadshow

  01-01-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The four-cylinder Giulia looks just as hot as its Quadrifoglio sibling.
  
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• 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0T review: The enthusiast's choice, to a fault - Roadshow

  01-01-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  While the Giulia might be the sharpest sedan in its class, it's a letdown in too many other ways.
  
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• How to not lose your cables, chargers, and other gadgets when working out and about

  01-01-2021 13:51 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're the sort of person who spends time working from a temporary "office" at a café or restaurant, then you'll probably know the pain of leaving some vital bit of kit behind. Here's how to reduce the chances of unwittingly "donating" a charger or cable, or other important bit of kit. (Updated from January 2020)
  
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• Why it's so difficult to lose weight: Hard truths you should know in 2021 - CNET

  01-01-2021 13:45 via cnet.com
  
  These six big mistakes could ruin your 2021 New Year's weight loss resolutions.
  
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• 'Just give us a vote.' $2,000 second stimulus check's fate is up to the Senate - CNET

  01-01-2021 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate on Thursday continued the debate on increasing the size of the payment to $2,000.
  
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• Let tech help you with your resolutions video - CNET

  01-01-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apps may be your key to weight control, learning a hobby and even saving money.
  
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• 7 Apple Watch settings you should change right away - CNET

  01-01-2021 11:15 via cnet.com
  
  We'll show you how to adjust activity goals, ditch random screenshots and stop Siri from always talking to you.
  
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• 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: The most stylish minivan in the land - Roadshow

  01-01-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  The redesigned Pacifica minivan looks great.
  
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• $600 stimulus check qualifications: Income limit, age and more facts - CNET

  01-01-2021 10:30 via cnet.com
  
  The new stimulus legislation sets some requirements that are more generous than others. Here's everyone who would be eligible for a second direct payment.
  
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• We need to use the pandemic to finally get gender equality right

  01-01-2021 07:00
  
  Covid-19 is a chance to reflect on the unequal burdens women carry and make some big societal changes
  
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• This burp-catching mask for cows could slow down climate change

  01-01-2021 07:00
  
  Methane from cattle accounts for a significant amount of global warming – startup Zelp has a comfortable and stylish solution
  
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• Strictly sparkle delivered direct to your ears – podcasts of the week

  01-01-2021 07:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Claudia Winkleman and Clara Amfo, Strictly host and contestant, continue their successful podcast series. Plus: the New York Times struggles with its mea culpa How Did We Get Here?
  Claudia Winkleman and psychologist Dr Tanya Byron recently concluded the second series of their podcast, with another on the way. Focusing on aspects of parent-child relationships, Byron provides expert advice while Winkleman ties it all together with a light touch. With recent topics including a lifelong eating disor
  
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• Facts won't fix this: experts on how to fight America's disinformation crisis

  01-01-2021 07:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Trump’s false claims about the election and coronavirus are taking a dangerous toll. Can the divide be healed?At the beginning of 2021, millions of Americans appear to disagree about one of the most basic facts of their democracy: that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election.The consequences of Donald Trump’s repeated, baseless claims of voter fraud will come in several waves, researchers who study disinformation say, even if Trump ultimately hands over power and leaves the Whit
  
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• Big pharma is about to tune in to the potential of psychedelics

  01-01-2021 07:00
  
  Mainstream mental-health care will embrace alternative active substances such as psilocybin
  
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• 8 best cooperative board games for 2021 - CNET

  01-01-2021 05:12 via cnet.com
  
  From word and deception games to exploration and role-playing games, these will keep the holidays bright and fun.
  
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• IRS sending $600 stimulus checks now. Here's when yours will arrive - CNET

  01-01-2021 04:30 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS and US Treasury started sending stimulus payments to banks Tuesday, with checks going out in the mail on Wednesday. We look at when your direct payment date could be and why Jan. 15 is important.
  
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• Best car air fresheners in 2021 - Roadshow

  01-01-2021 04:10 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you simply want a nice clean scent, or want to keep the car fresh for ridesharing purposes, these are our top picks.
  
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• Best smart displays for 2021: Amazon, Google and more - CNET

  01-01-2021 04:00 via cnet.com
  
  Keep in touch with your fam at a distance this holiday with a smart display.
  
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• Best smart scale for 2021: Withings, Fitbit, Garmin and Eufy, compared - CNET

  01-01-2021 02:45 via cnet.com
  
  The best smart scales can tell you about much more than just your weight.
  
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• SSDI, SSI, stimulus checks: Details on the second payment, make-up claim and more - CNET

  01-01-2021 02:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you're part of the SSDI or SSI program, you may have questions about whether you could be eligible for the second stimulus check and if you can still claim your first one. We've got answers for you.
  
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• The best 15-inch gaming and work laptops for 2021 - CNET

  01-01-2021 02:25 via cnet.com
  
  When 13 inches is too small and 17 is too big, a 15-inch laptop from a company such as Dell, Lenovo, Apple, Acer or someone else may be just right.
  
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• Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

  01-01-2021 01:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.
  
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• Adobe Flash Player reaches the end of its life

  01-01-2021 01:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The browser plug-in that brought rich interactivity to the early web is retired.
  
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• Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

  01-01-2021 01:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.
  
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• The best shower filter for 2021: How they work and why you need one - CNET

  01-01-2021 00:40 via cnet.com
  
  Wash away all the chemicals that are hiding in your shower water with these filters.
  
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• Second stimulus checks for $600 are on the way. Which payment group are you in? - CNET

  01-01-2021 00:30 via cnet.com
  
  Many people have already started receiving their stimulus payments via direct deposit in their bank accounts. Paper checks started going out Wednesday.
  
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• Best college laptop for 2021: Apple, Microsoft, Dell and more - CNET

  01-01-2021 00:30 via cnet.com
  
  Find an affordable laptop for every type of student.
  
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• Bad news: Not everyone will be eligible for the second stimulus payment, even if they got the first one - CNET

  01-01-2021 00:05 via cnet.com
  
  Most of the rules remain the same with the second stimulus check, but some people won't qualify. Here's what's going on now.
  
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