Best Used Cars: 10 Top Picks for March 2025

By looking at how cars performed in our tests when new and reviewing detailed reliability data, CR can point car shoppers to models that promise the best overall ownership experience. But it’s important to note that great new cars don’t always make great used cars, especially when factoring depreciation and long-term reliability.  We pick a…

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We Tried 3 Ice Baths for Post-Workout Muscle Recovery

There’s even scientific evidence that you might benefit from a contrast bath, where you alternate between hot and cold water exposure. This has a pumping effect on the blood in your body, reducing the quantity of blood biomarkers, like lactic acid, commonly associated with post-workout muscle soreness. Achieving this therapeutic effect doesn’t require freezing yourself…

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The DOGE Takeover Is Worse Than You Think

Speaking of which, let’s not forget that DOGE has fired people working to prevent bird flu and to safeguard the US nuclear arsenal. (The problem with throwing a chainsaw around is that you don’t make clean cuts.) The agencies in question have reportedly tried to hire those workers back. Fine. But even if they’re able…

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Amazon’s Souped-Up Alexa+ Arrives Next Month

Amazon’s new and improved version of Alexa is here, and it’s called Alexa+. The next-gen upgrade is more conversational, can execute complex tasks, and is much more personalized. While the rollout starts next month on select Echo Show devices, Amazon claims it’ll eventually be available on every Alexa-powered device the company has shipped. It’ll cost…

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6 Unexpected Ways to Use Dish Soap in Your Home

If you’re planning a week of cooking pasta—or you like to take long showers—window condensation could turn your home into a steamy greenhouse. Once again, dish soap is your soldier. “Condensation on windows can lead to mold growth, dampness, and general discomfort in your home,” Brown says. “One effective but unusual remedy is using dish…

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