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Early flights, cheap seats, less trauma
Thinking about a summer getaway? Whether you’re dreaming of golden beaches or a family battle royale at Disney, it’s officially “stop refreshing and actually book your flight” season.
Let’s break it down.
🗺️ For international trips
If you’ve got your sights set on Europe, Asia or anywhere outside the U.S., the sweet spot is two to six months in advance, depending on the destination. Not seven anymore.
Airline prices fluctuate faster than ever, and waiting too long means you’ll likely be hit with high demand and fewer seats. Then again, you might be able to score a last-minute deal if you don’t mind the last seat near the toilet.
Use tools like Google Flights, Hopper or Skyscanner to set fare alerts. Just plug in your destination and dates, and you’ll get notified when prices drop below a threshold you set. It’s like having a personal flight hacker in your pocket.
🇺🇸 For U.S. travel
The best time to book a domestic flight is 28 to 35 days before takeoff. Yep, just about a month ahead. Booking too early, say 90+ days out, can actually cost you more. I know, it sounds backward, but data backs it up.
- Book on a Sunday: You can save around 15% compared to buying midweek.
- Fly on a Wednesday: It’s consistently the cheapest day to travel, especially for round trips.
- Skip Fridays and Sundays unless you love crowds and overpriced tickets.
- Shop one-way tickets: For example, Phoenix to New York City round trip was $523. But booking a one-way ticket from Phoenix to NYC and then booking a separate ticket from NYC to Phoenix was $413.
🛫 Insider secrets
Always book the earliest flight your cranky self can tolerate. Flights after 3 p.m.? Up to 50% more prone to cancellations. Delays pile up throughout the day, and those afternoon and evening flights get hit the hardest.
📍 TL;DR
From grimy to shiny
🏠 Your cleaning MVPs have entered the chat.
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- 🚽 Drop it like it’s hot: Plop a cat-shaped tablet ($17.99, three-pack) into your toilet. Cleans with every flush.
- 🧼 Big clean, tiny sheet: Toss a detergent sheet (9% off, three-pack) into your wash. 4.3 stars and 15,000+ reviews.
- 👕 Damp clothes? Not in this house. Dehumidifier bags ($21.99, 10-pack) last for weeks. Just hang ’em in your closet.
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Your browser is snitching on you
You’ve heard me say it a hundred times: Clear your cookies, block third-party trackers, use private browsing. But here’s something new, something creepier.
Now, even after nuking cookies from orbit and going full incognito ninja, websites still know who you are. How? Something called browser fingerprinting.
Principle of least privilege: Business owners, ask your IT folks if your accounts are set up this way. It means users and systems only get access to what they need to get their tasks done. It’s a simple way to keep your info safe.
💸 Fortnite refund: The FTC is giving you another shot to claim part of a $245 million settlement over shady in-app purchases. You’re eligible if you played between January 2017 and September 2022 and were charged for items you didn’t want, got locked out after a charge dispute, or if your kid made purchases without you knowing. Submit your claim by July 9.
Scammers faking celebs
Is your favorite celebrity sliding into your inbox with hot new crypto tips? Probably not.
Almost 90%
That’s how much heart attacks have dropped since 1970, thanks to better meds and emergency care. The twist? With more people surviving, issues like heart failure and high blood pressure are becoming the silent killers. Add in obesity nearly tripling since the ’70s, and, well … hearts are still under serious pressure.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Use a passphrase instead of a password. “Grape-soda-messy-shark-1973” is easier to remember and way harder to crack than “K1mR0cks!”
Reset your social feeds
Tired of seeing the same ol’ stuff? A few quick settings on Facebook and Instagram can clean up your timeline fast.
🎭 Who owns your face? Get this. Denmark’s rewriting copyright law to give people ownership over their face, voice and vibe. Yes, really. If a deepfake of you pops up without consent, you can make platforms take it down. It’s the first law of its kind in Europe, and the U.S. might want to take notes. This will be ID theft in 2035.
Driving this Independence Day?
🇺🇲 Before you hit the road, make sure your car is road-trip ready.
- 📱 Team Android or iPhone? Either way, this phone mount (14% off) doesn’t let go. 4.4 stars and 31,000+ reviews.
- 🔒 Thief repellent: A solid steering wheel lock (20% off) says “not today” to would-be carjackers.
- 😎 Your visor’s BFF: These magnetic suede holders ($9.99, three-pack) keep your shades in reach.
- 👍 Thumb lifesaver: Got arthritis or long nails? This seat buckle tool (17% off) pops child car seats in a pinch.
- 🚗 Oldie but goodie: No batteries. No screen glare. Just an analog tire pressure gauge (31% off) that’s reliable.
- 🧽 All in the details: Soft but tough, these microfiber towels (32% off) kick hitchhiking dirt to the curb.
📅 Prime Day’s not waiting: The big day starts July 8, but early deals are already rolling in. Check ’em out and more on my storefront.
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Psychiatrist falls for $500K pig butchering scam
A doctor who lost half a million says greed got the best of him. Melinda Gates finally talks Bill, Epstein, and trust. Plus, an Uber driver drives off with a sleeping child, and my go-to tip to lock in the lowest hotel price.
Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition
It’s finally here for $399, a year after it was announced. For $100 more, you get a back-and-green theme, a pre-paired Xbox controller, the Xbox Cloud Gaming app pre-installed, an Elite Strap and three months of Game Pass Ultimate. Specs match the regular $299 3S, so think of it as a collector’s item.
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Playing God: Now, this is nuts. British scientists just kicked off a mega-funded plan to build human DNA from scratch. The goal? A fully synthetic chromosome (just 2% of the genome) for now. Cue the ethical dilemma of gene creation and editing. Some say it’s lifesaving science, others say it’s biotech’s Jurassic Park moment.
Biometric bandwagon: Unlock your Amazon app on your phone with your fingerprint or face. On the web, open Amazon account settings, click Login & security, then click Set up next to Passkey.
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Viral missing cop post is a scam – June 28th, Hour 1
A viral Facebook post says a 27-year-old cop vanished. Here’s the deal: Sgt. Katie Cunningham is alive and well. She joins us to set the record straight. Plus, the truth behind the latest TikTok ban rumors and how tariffs could boost your YouTube views.
Keep calm and carry-on (luggage)
✈️ Your trip just got a first-class upgrade.
- 🪫 Phone dying? No biggie, grab a portable fast charger ($28.88) with built-in cords. No more digging through your bag.
- 💊 Chill pills, organized: This pocket-size organizer (30% off) holds all your meds. 4.3 stars and 25,000+ reviews.
- 🧳 Bye-bye, bulk: Fit everything in your suitcase with these vacuum storage bags (25% off). More room = more outfits.
- 💨 Steamer on standby: Skip the sketchy hotel iron. This handheld steamer (8% off) is ready in just 30 seconds.
- 💅 Your portable vanity: Grab a makeup bag ($24.99) that folds flat for your luggage and hangs tall in your hotel bathroom.
- 🧼 Soap on the go: Public restroom out of soap? Whip out one of these soap sheets (23% off). You get 300 in one pack.
😎 This is just the first stop: Explore my Amazon storefront for extra travel goodies and more.
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📝 Need to brush up? Microsoft offers free online training for its Office programs, including video tutorials, interactive guides and practice exercises.
🤖 Google’s AI problems: To “help” the publishers it just kneecapped with AI search, Google dropped a new feature: Offerwall. Your website visitors can now pay per article, watch ads or take surveys to get through content gates. Congrats! You’ve unlocked this joke by watching two ads and solving a CAPTCHA shaped like Sundar Pichai’s head.