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Molly Higgins

H&R Block Coupons and Deals: 15% Off Tax Prep in 2025

When you do your own taxes with the help of H&R Block software (or a human, if you need it), you can get 15% off.

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These 2025 Calendars Are A Lot Of Fun — And You Can Get Them All At Target

If you make just one resolution this year, it should be to buy one of these calendars.

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Mashable

How to unblock XVideos for free

TL;DR: Unblock XVideos from anywhere in the world with a VPN. The best VPN for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

Imagine a scenario where your access to your favorite online sites is restricted. This isn't a horrible nightmare that we've conjured up purely to torment you. This is the reality for a lot of people around the world.

In an effort to preserve your online freedom, we're giving you the information you need to bypass online restrictions and access sites like XVideos from anywhere...

Mashable

23 of the best Stanford University courses you can take online for free

TL;DR: Online courses from Stanford University are available to take for free on edX.

edX offers up a massive range of online courses covering useful topics like Python, AI, computer science, and much more. And some of these online courses are delivered by famous schools like Stanford University.

We have checked out everything on offer and got you started with a standout selection of online courses from Stanford University. And better yet, these online courses are available to take for...

Mashable

36 of the best AI courses you can take online for free

TL;DR: A wide range of AI courses are available to take for free on Udemy.

We know there's a chance that AI is going to take over the world, but before we get to that point, we should all learn how to make the most out of this technology. We might as well get what we can before things turn sour.

The good news is that a wide range of online courses covering AI can be found on Udemy. And better yet, some of the best examples can be taken for free. We've checked out everything on offer and lined...

Mashable

Koofr Cloud Storage is easy enough for gran to use. Get 1TB for life for £89.

TL;DR: Help them preserve cherished photos, videos, and important files with 1TB of Koofr cloud storage for life for just £88.98, with no recurring fees.

Give your loved ones the gift of secure, lifetime cloud storage with Koofr’s 1TB plan — just £88.98 (reg. £655.38) through 12 January. Because it's made to be user-friendly, it's ideal for parents, grandparents, or anyone who wants to keep photos, videos, and important files safe (even if they're not all that comfortable with digital...

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NBA Insiders

Why Cavs' win over Thunder is (and isn’t) an early NBA Finals preview

Here's what we learned from Wednesday's clash of the NBA's top two teams.

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38 Products You Very Probably Need — We’ve Got A Sense For This Sort Of Thing

I'm sorry, but there's no way you don't need at least one of the things on this list.

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21 Pairs Of Shoes From Nordstrom For Anyone Who Wants Comfy Feet But Doesn’t Want Sneakers

OTK boots and leather flats that don't pinch.

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Pick Some Baby Names And I'll Guess Your Birth Flower

My flower is the daffodil!

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Non-Americans, what's a food you REALLY want to try when you visit the US?

The cereal aisle alone deserves a taste test!

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33 Upscale-Looking Products That Will Make Your Friends Think “Oooh, What Good Taste”

Everyone will be low key intimidated by how wonderful your living room smells when you start using this cult-fave "luxury" candle.

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Stop Doing Life The Hard Way And Let These 41 Products Help You Out In 2025

Whitestrips with a cult following, snail mucin repairing skincare, toilet cleaning stamps, and 38 other products that were made to make life easier.

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Your Food Selections Will Reveal Which Crumbl Cookie You Should Get This Week

I want that Blueberry Muffin cookie.

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Mashable

NYT Strands hints, answers for January 9

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special,...

Mashable

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 9

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for...

Mashable

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 9, 2025

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve...

Mashable

Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 9, 2025

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable ...

The Verge

Richard Lawler

Apple says Siri isn’t sending your conversations to advertisers — even if it accidentally records them

Illustration: The Verge

Apple is refuting rumors that it ever let advertisers target users based on Siri recordings in a statement published Wednesday evening describing how Siri works and what it does with data.

The section specifically responding to the rumors reads:

Apple has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it to anyone for any purpose. We are constantly developing technologies to make Siri even more...

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Just So You Know, Reviewers Over 40 Are Simply Smitten With These 31 Beauty Products

"I am back in the game." —A 52-year-old reviewer

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