My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2

I’m a sucker for outdoor lights. One brand that usuallycomes out on top for most categoriesis Govee. If that’s too many string lights for you, the96and48-footoptions are also discounted. I would also need to change them out for the holidays, which was a pain. Govee’s app is well-made and what sets it apart from competitors. It provides all kinds of color options to choose for ambient light, as well as themes....

January 7, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Eric Dominguez

The Strange Death of James Price

In 1783, James Price, a chemist and self-proclaimed alchemist, found himself in such a predicament. Trapped in a web of his own making, he chose a tragic end over the humiliation of exposure. James Price was born James Higginbotham in London in 1752. Just three years later, in 1781, he was elected a member of the prestigious Royal Society. In 1782, he embarked on an ambitious projectone that would ultimately unravel both his career and his life....

January 7, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Steven Roberts

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, January 7, 2025

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Not all of it, just a portion. Blue category - They come after the actual name. Purple category - When repeated, they make phrases....

January 7, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Sharon Bartlett

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, January 7, 2025

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

January 7, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Kimberly Scott

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, January 7, 2025

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for January 7, 2025 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

January 7, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Nathaniel Rosario

A Guide to Troubleshooting Your Sourdough Starter

Maybe you notice I didn’t say it is easy. Even though making a starter seems like the first hurdle, it’s the trickiest one of all. Unlike with manufactured yeast, a natural yeast startertakes time to become active. Active yeast means lots of gas bubbles, and these bubbles are what makes your bread tall and spongy. Thefermentation periodis where your yeast strengthens in gas production and develops that delicious tangy flavor....

January 6, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Robert Lewis

CES 2025: The Seven Coolest Things I Saw at CES Unveiled

I saw alotof tech at this year’s CES Unveiled. Last year, I assumed ColdSnap’s deserts wouldn’t impress. But ColdSnap makes excellent ice cream. (I made the same joke last year.) This year, I tried their coffee flavor, and I was impressed once again. It almost takes the sting out of the$3,000 price tag. LOOI There were a number of robots on display at Unveiled. Many companies seem keen on not only making a robot, but giving it an anthropomorphic face....

January 6, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Jordan Hill

The Easiest Way to Freeze Batches of Sauce Now for Easy Dinners in the Future

Recipes require large quantities of ingredients, the process can be a multi-hour or all-day endeavorand for what? Heres how to freeze large quantities of sauce for easy dinners later. Instead, address the portion size before you freeze the sauce the first time. You may have heard of using ice cube trays for portioning sauce in an adorable way. For one thing, it’s way too small. My ice cube divots hold one tablespoon of water each....

January 6, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Cody Patel

The Real Cost of Using a Nespresso Machine

I’m a little coffee freak: I’ll buy pre-made caffeine confectionsandbrew my own on the same day. Nothing can stop my caffeine habit, not even financial barriers. The brand has a variety of machines available beyond that one. Plus you might sample everything, and even enjoy a cup at the in-store coffee counter. Of course, you might always just order or buy pods from your usual retailers. If you end up going the recommend route, you’ll pay$12....

January 6, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Alexandria Holt

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, January 6, 2025

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Not specific. Blue category - These things are simple, in figurative terms. Purple category - You sit on it, but the words are missing a piece....

January 6, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Elizabeth Weiss

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Monday, January 6, 2025

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Hint for the spangram in todays Strands puzzle Two words describing neutral, light shades. BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle....

January 6, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Robert Shaw

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, January 6, 2025

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for January 6, 2025 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

January 6, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Carlos Rice

Why You Should Think of New Habits As Skills

I do a lot of things on a regular basis that people might classify as good habits. I go for a walk every morning. I hit the gym nearly every day. Iprep my mealson the weekends so I always have something healthy to eat for lunch. But I didnt arrive at these behaviors solely throughhabit stackingor some other clever hack. Most habits arent that simple Psychologists define habits as things we do automatically in a specific situation....

January 6, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Mary Dominguez