Quietest Window Air Conditioners

One is the U-shaped design, which allows you to open and close your window with the unit installed and puts a pane of glass between you and the compressor. Inverted U-shaped models drape over the sill like a towel, creating a similar effect. A wall is simply better at blocking noise than the lightweight panels…

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Consumer Reports Staffers Share Their BIFL Favorites

Going to the beach? Consider a pair of flip-flops from Rainbow Sandals, which CR social producer Jamison Hermann swears by. “These sandals are sturdy, comfortable, and have a classic design. I’ve worn them on countless beach trips and hot summer days,” he says. “I’m not a small person, and as a result I often wear…

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ICE Is Getting Unprecedented Access to Medicaid Data

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are getting access to the personal data of nearly 80 million people on Medicaid in order to acquire “information concerning the identification and location of aliens in the United States,” according to an information exchange agreement viewed by WIRED. The agreement, which is titled “Information Exchange Agreement Between the Centers…

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Squarespace Promo Codes: 50% Off | July 2025

Squarespace helps small businesses and regular Joe Schmoes to get software help to build their own websites (for both personal and business), even including the commerce side of things with point of sale, inventory, and customer data features (both online or in person). In the age where literally everything is digitized and accessed through the…

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Can US Measles Outbreaks Be Stopped?

The US is experiencing its worst year for measles in over three decades, with more than 1,300 cases in 40 states as of July 16. Cases were almost as high in 2019, putting the country’s measles elimination status at risk. Six years ago, health officials were able to stop the spread. But amid growing public…

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10 Best Deals on Electric Vehicles

Below, we highlight 10 EVs from Audi, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Genesis, Kia, Nissan, and Volkswagen for the 2025 model year. The nationwide incentives featured below are good on the highlighted vehicles until at least July 31, 2025. The vehicles are listed in rank order by the percentage of potential savings off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price,…

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