Soccer star Alex Morgan celebrates her goal against England by sipping tea

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The U.S. women’s national soccer team continues to dominate at the World Cup, only adding to England’s annoyance at their lack of “etiquette.” 

American star Alex Morgan celebrated her goal against the British team during the World Cup semifinals on Tuesday with something more spiteful than a middle finger: She mimed sipping tea, pinky up and everything. 

It’s an especially victorious jab leading up to the Fourth of July, considering the Continental Congress voted for independence from the British on this day 243 years ago.

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— jordan (@JordanUhl) July 2, 2019

Twitter went wild, and it didn’t take long for the Independence Day patriotism to come through.  Read more…

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7 eco-friendly products on sale to kickstart #PlasticFreeJuly

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Each year millions of single-use plastic products end up in our oceans. These plastics can cause great harm to marine life and have the potential to devastate ecosystems. We have all seen the disturbing images of animals with soda can liners tangled around their necks and sea turtles swallowing plastic bags they believe are jellyfish, but this does not have to be our reality. 

Several companies and even cities have created bans against single-use plastic items including straws and plastic bags. If you’re feeling inspired to clean up your own plastic waste habit, now is the perfect time. Not only has #PlasticFreeJuly just started, but there are plenty of products on sale that can help you move toward a more sustainable existence.  Read more…

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9 of the best blenders for smoothies, dough, and everything in between

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BEST DEALS ON BLENDERS THIS WEEK

  • Vitamix A3500 Brushed Stainless Steel Blender $599.95 (save $100)

  • Ninja Professional Countertop Blender (NJ600WM) — $59 (save $30)

  • KitchenAid 5-Speed Classic Blender — $74.99 (save $25)

  • Calphalon Auto-Speed 2-Liter Blender — $79.99 (save $120)

  • Hamilton Beach Wave-Action Blender (53518) — $19.96 (save $13)


Today’s lesson in Cooking as a Grown-Ass adult: Blenders are used for more than frozen margs in summer and collecting dust in winter.

Hot soup without a stove, coffee without a coffee maker, and whipped cream without a hand mixer are just a few of the tasks these multitasking appliances can tackle. Similar to the way the mystical Instant Pot replaces a sauté pan or slow cooker, blenders can expand your meal possibilites tenfold without the clutter of multiple machines. Read more…

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BEST OVERALL

Vitamix Professional Series 750

This classic Vitamix annihilates fruits and nuts and has presets to make just about anything.

  • Power: 1,560 watts
  • Container size: 64-ounce
  • Automated settings: smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts, purées, self-cleaning
  • App-connected: No

$599.95 from Amazon

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BEST FOR MIXING DOUGH

Ninja Mega Kitchen System (BL770)

Expand to pizza or cookie dough with this food processing bowl — just ignore the noise.

  • Power: 1,500 watts
  • Pitcher size: 72-ounce
  • Automated settings: dough, blend, crush, single serve
  • App-connected: No

$139.99 from Amazon

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BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

Calphalon Auto-Speed Blender

Novices and experts alike will appreciate the auto-adjusting speeds, screen, and long warranty.

  • Power: 1,100 watts
  • Container size: 67.6-ounce
  • Automated settings: smoothie, dip, milkshake, frozen drink
  • App-connected: No

$109.99 from Amazon

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BEST PERSONAL BLENDER

NutriBullet Balance

Track fitness goals and nutrition facts with the Bluetooth smart scale and Balance app.

  • Power: 1,200 Watts
  • Container size: 32-ounce
  • Automated settings: None
  • App-connected: Yes

$109.99 from Walmart

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BEST SMART BLENDER

Vitamix A3500

Walk-away convenience and the touchscreen are life-changing, but iPads can be bought for cheaper.

  • Power: 1,500 watts
  • Container size: 64-ounce
  • Automated settings: smoothies, hot soups, dips and spreads, frozen desserts, self-cleaning
  • App-connected: Yes

$619.95 from Amazon

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BEST HAND BLENDER

Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender

Dressing, soup, merengue, and whipped cream can achieve the perfect texture with 15 trigger speeds and an ergonomic handle.

  • Power: 280 watts
  • Pitcher size: 42-ounce
  • Automated settings: None
  • App-connected: No

$84.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR WORKOUTS

Oster Blend-N-Go

A pre-gym smoothie always feels rushed, but this blending pitcher doubles as a sport bottle.

  • Power: 400 watts
  • Pitcher size: 20-ounce
  • Automated settings: None
  • App-connected: No

$24.99 from Amazon

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BUDGET PICK

Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher (58163)

This classic blender is great for newbies and triples as a personal blender and food processor — but you get what you pay for.

  • Power: 700 watts
  • Container size: 40-ounce
  • Automated settings: milkshake/easy clean, purée/smoothie, dice/salsa, crush ice/grate
  • App-connected: No

$59.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR TRAVELING

PopBabies Personal Blender

USB charging makes this great for going off the grid or for work.

  • Power: 175 watts
  • Container size: 14-ounce
  • Automated settings: None
  • App-connected: No

$31.44 from Amazon

Best 4K TVs: From OLED to QLED, Samsung to TCL and more

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BEST DEALS ON 4K TVS THIS WEEK

  • LG 49-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED HDR TV (49UK6300PUE) — $324.90 (save $275.09)

  • Vizio 55-inch 4K Ultra HDR Smart LED TV (D55x-G1) — $319.99 (save $158.01)

  • Samsung 65-inch 4K HDR Smart QLED TV (QN65Q60R)— $1,297.99 (save $502)

  • Sony 65-inch BRAVIA X900F Series 4K Ultra HD HDR Dolby TV (XBR65X900F) — $1,498 (save $600)

  • TCL 65-inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (65R617) — $699.99 (list price $1,299.99)


4K displays are becoming the norm, with more streaming content available, game consoles running games in 4K, and 4K Blu-rays available for collectors. 

With all the ways to get 4K content today, you’ll need a TV that’s up to the task. And there’s no shortage of choice. But how do you know which one is the best for you? Read more…

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BEST OVERALL CHOICE

Sony A9F

OLEDs offer some of the best pictures available, and the Sony A9F might be the best of them all.

  • Available sizes: 55-inches, 65-inches
  • Processor: X1 Ultimate
  • Smart U.I.: Android TV
  • Display: Triluminos color with HDR 10

$3,498 from Amazon

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BEST SAMSUNG TV

Samsung Q9F

For fans of a truly colorful look, the Samsung Q9F will deliver that and then some.

  • Available sizes: 65-inches, 75-inches
  • Processor: Q Engine
  • Smart U.I.: SmartHub with Bixby
  • Display: Q Color with Q HDR EliteMax and Q Contrast

$3,800 from Amazon

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BEST LG TV

LG E8

For anyone who wants to go to the source, the LG E8 is the best OLED available from the primary maker of OLED.

  • Available sizes: 55-inches, 65-inches
  • Processor: α9 Intelligent Processor
  • Smart U.I.: AI ThinQ
  • Display: Pixel level dimming with 4K Cinema HDR

$2,497 from Amazon

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BEST LED TV

Sony X900F

You don’t need OLED for near-OLED quality, and the Sony X900F proves that.

  • Available sizes: 49-inches, 55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches, 85-inches
  • Processor: X1 Extreme
  • Smart U.I.: Android TV
  • Display: Triluminos color with X-Motion Clarity

$1,100 from Amazon

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BEST HIGH-END “STARTER” TV

Samsung Q6F

If you’re nervous about diving into the deep end of TVs, the Samsung Q6F is easily the best place to start.

  • Available sizes: 49-inches, 55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches, 82-inches
  • Processor: Q Engine
  • Smart U.I.: SmartHub with Bixby
  • Display: Q Color with Q Contrast and Q HDR

$897.99 from Amazon

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BEST BALANCE OF POWER AND PRICE

Samsung NU8000

Eight series TVs are where performance TVs start, and the Samsung NU8000 best embodies that quality.

  • Available sizes: 49-inches, 55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches, 82-inches
  • Processor: UHD Engine
  • Smart U.I.: SmartHub with Bixby
  • Display: Dynamic crystal color with HDR Plus

$999.99 from Amazon

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BEST BUDGET 4K TV

TCL R6

For the more budget-minded shoppers, TCL offers just that with quality performance in the R6 line.

  • Available sizes: 55-inches, 65-inches
  • Processor: Dual-Core GPU processor
  • Smart U.I.: Roku TV
  • Display: Dolby Vision HDR with wide color and contrast control zones

$999.99 from Amazon

Why Instant Pots are the best: We explore the Lux, Duo, Ultra, Max, and more

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BEST DEALS ON INSTANT POTS THIS WEEK

  • 6-in-1 Instant Pot Lux V3 (6-quart) — $59 (save $20.95)

  • 7-in-1 Instant Pot Duo60 (6-quart) — $79.95 (save $20)

  • 9-in-1 Instant Pot Duo Plus (6-quart) — $89.99 (save $39.96)

  • 10-in-1 Instant Pot Ultra (6-quart) — $129.91 (save $20.04)

  • 10-in-1 Instant Pot Ultra (3-quart) — $99.95 (save $20)


Instant Pot (noun): The insanely fast, intelligent pressure cooker that can replace numerous kitchen appliances, and is quite possibly the most important technological advancement in recent historySpaceX is a close second. (Sorry pal, maybe if you cooked rice at the speed of light.) Read more…

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BUDGET PICK

Instant Pot LUX

  • Functions: Pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice cooking, steaming, warming, sautéing
  • Sizes: 3 quart, 6 quart, 8 quart

$59.95 from Amazon

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BEST FOR CLASSIC RECIPES

Instant Pot DUO

  • Functions: Pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice cooking, steaming, warming, sautéing, yogurt making
  • Sizes: 3 quart, 6 quart, 8 quart

$79.95 from Amazon

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BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

Instant Pot DUO Plus

An upscaled version of the classic that offers the best balance of recipe versatility and price.

  • Functions: Pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice cooking, steaming, warming, sautéing, yogurt making, egg cooking, sterilizing, cake making
  • Sizes: 3 quart, 6 quart, 8 quart

$99.95 from Amazon

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BEST HIGH-END MODEL

Instant Pot Ultra

Your best option for a higher-end Instant Pot, the Ultra offers new personalized programming and an LCD screen.

  • Functions: Pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice cooking, sautéing, steaming, warming, yogurt making, sterilizing, egg cooking, personalized programming
  • Sizes: 6 quart, 8 quart

$119.95 from Amazon

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NEWEST TO THE MARKET

Instant Pot Max

  • Functions: Pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice cooking, sautéing, steaming, warming, yogurt making, sterilizing, egg cooking, sous vide, pressure canning
  • Sizes: 6 quart

$199.95 from Amazon

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BEST FOR BUSY SCHEDULES

Instant Pot Smart Wi-Fi Series

  • Functions: Pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice cooking, sautéing, steaming, warming, yogurt making
  • Sizes: 6 quart
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BEST FOR ROASTS AND SOUS VIDE

Instant Pot Aura Pro

For meals or roasts that need to be flat, the rectangular Aura fits what cylindrical models can’t.

  • Functions: Slow cooking, steaming, stewing, sautéing, warming, baking, roasting, yogurt making, multigrain, and sous vide
  • Sizes: 6 quart and 8 quart

$149.95 from Amazon