5 Best Toilets of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

It’s easy to overlook key considerations when buying a toilet, such as extra accessories or hardware you’ll need for a complete assembly, or even regulations that may restrict which type of toilet you can buy, depending on where you live. State-level restrictions: A small number of the toilets tested by Consumer Reports aren’t available in…

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Worst Deals on New Cars Right Now

In some cases, you might think it’s worth the extra money for your dream vehicle, even if it means greater depreciation over time. For other vehicles, it may be better to seek a suitable, more plentiful alternative.  We’re presenting the 10 cars, SUVs, and trucks that are selling the most over the sticker price based…

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The Thomas Crooks Conspiracy Theories Aren’t Going Anywhere

As Jefferson Morley, who’s published several books about the CIA and written extensively about the JFK assassination, notes, if people believe that the government is capable of concealing facts about an attempt on the life of a US president, that’s probably because it’s demonstrably done so and is actively doing so. Similarly, if people believe…

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Best Home Blood Pressure Monitors of 2024

CR tests blood pressure monitors on real people, and we compare the results with those of a mercury sphygmomanometer, the device considered the gold standard in BP testing. Accuracy makes up the bulk of the score for each monitor, but we also evaluate ease of use and comfort.  After all, “you aren’t going to want…

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Best Massage Guns of 2024

We evaluated 13 percussive massagers made by Ekrin, Hyperice, Renpho, Therabody, and Toloco, ranging in price from $50 to $500, with various handle styles, weights, and features. For more general info on massage guns, check our buying guide. For our evaluation, we looked at the handle ergonomics of each device, how much stress it would…

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Best Smokeless Fire Pits of 2024

Most models use a double-wall design (like an insulated metal mug) to burn wood more efficiently, cutting smoke in the process. That wall is crucial—by trapping hot air against the fire chamber, it makes it easier for wood to fully light. In addition, most models feature a network of holes or vents, strategically placed to…

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