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Get your kids’ educators something they’d never buy themselves, says the creator and star of “Abbott Elementary.”
‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Quinta Brunson Told Us Her Favorite Gifts for Teachers
Get your kids’ educators something they’d never buy themselves, says the creator and star of “Abbott Elementary.”
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Get your kids’ educators something they’d never buy themselves, says the creator and star of “Abbott Elementary.”
The weeks leading up to Black Friday are typically swirling with marketing mumbo-jumbo and so-called markdowns that are actually pretty middling. But this year, we’ve been surprised by some of the discounts we’re seeing. See them all here:
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nyti.ms/48baPYi
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The weeks leading up to Black Friday are typically swirling with marketing mumbo-jumbo and so-called markdowns that are actually pretty middling. But this year, we’ve been surprised by some of the discounts we’re seeing. See them all here:
nyti.ms/48baPYi
nyti.ms/48baPYi
Pallets of overstock, returned, and undelivered-mail packages are an indicator of just how much stuff there is in the retail ecosystem.
We Bought a 450-Pound Mystery Pallet Packed With Returned Goods From Amazon and Beyond. Here’s What We Found Inside.
Pallets of overstock, returned, and undelivered-mail packages are an indicator of just how much stuff there is in the retail ecosystem.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Pallets of overstock, returned, and undelivered-mail packages are an indicator of just how much stuff there is in the retail ecosystem.
Appliances connected to heat or water can cause major damage if left unattended.
Ask Wirecutter: How Risky Is It to Leave Appliances Running While I’m Away From Home?
Appliances connected to heat or water can cause major damage if left unattended.
nyti.ms
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Appliances connected to heat or water can cause major damage if left unattended.
Made from gorgeous, high-end materials, these shoes have a classic silhouette that’s resistant to every trend cycle. They’re well worth the astronomical price.
These Timeless Loafers Are $600 — And Worth Every Penny
Made from gorgeous, high-end materials, these shoes have a classic silhouette that’s resistant to every trend cycle. They’re well worth the astronomical price.
nyti.ms
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Made from gorgeous, high-end materials, these shoes have a classic silhouette that’s resistant to every trend cycle. They’re well worth the astronomical price.
Wool coats are a stylish way to keep warm. We found 11 standout options in a variety of lengths, weights, and looks.
Our Favorite Women’s Wool Coats
Wool coats are a stylish way to keep warm. We found 11 standout options in a variety of lengths, weights, and looks.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Wool coats are a stylish way to keep warm. We found 11 standout options in a variety of lengths, weights, and looks.
Fifteen-year-old Lily has been trying out these non-slip socks for dogs, and we’re pleased to formally announce that they’ve passed her (and our) test. See these and all the dog boots our pet-gear pro recommends: nyti.ms/43MMIhb
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Fifteen-year-old Lily has been trying out these non-slip socks for dogs, and we’re pleased to formally announce that they’ve passed her (and our) test. See these and all the dog boots our pet-gear pro recommends: nyti.ms/43MMIhb
I had no idea a tiny Christmas-village Advent calendar could bring me so much joy until I built one, every day of December, with my kids.
The Tiny Christmas Village That Turned Us Into an Advent Calendar Family
I had no idea a tiny Christmas-village Advent calendar could bring me so much joy until I built one, every day of December, with my kids.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I had no idea a tiny Christmas-village Advent calendar could bring me so much joy until I built one, every day of December, with my kids.
Amazon’s Black Friday sale is live, with deals on skin care, Apple products, games, toys, kitchen appliances, and more.
Black Friday Is Upon Us. These Are the 80+ Best Deals We’ve Found on Amazon.
Amazon’s Black Friday sale is live, with deals on skin care, Apple products, games, toys, kitchen appliances, and more.
nyti.ms
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Amazon’s Black Friday sale is live, with deals on skin care, Apple products, games, toys, kitchen appliances, and more.
Quinta Brunson knows what teachers want — and not just because she plays one on TV, but also because her real-life mom taught in Philadelphia’s public school system for decades. See all of her gift ideas for the teachers in your life. nyti.ms/4iagFxq
November 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Quinta Brunson knows what teachers want — and not just because she plays one on TV, but also because her real-life mom taught in Philadelphia’s public school system for decades. See all of her gift ideas for the teachers in your life. nyti.ms/4iagFxq
From toys to puzzles to accessories, these gift picks will jump-start your shopping for kids who love vehicles.
Know Kids Who Love Cars? We Have 24 Gift Ideas for Them.
From toys to puzzles to accessories, these gift picks will jump-start your shopping for kids who love vehicles.
nyti.ms
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
From toys to puzzles to accessories, these gift picks will jump-start your shopping for kids who love vehicles.
Writer Annemarie Conte, a former candle hater, now buys these candles by the pack for her family to use — even on the more mundane days. Read her review:
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nyti.ms/3X9UMEY
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Writer Annemarie Conte, a former candle hater, now buys these candles by the pack for her family to use — even on the more mundane days. Read her review:
nyti.ms/3X9UMEY
nyti.ms/3X9UMEY
When I was struggling through a rough transition back to New York, this low-maintenance, unexpected, ethereal fragrance helped me feel like myself again.
This Home Scent Transports Me to a Botanical Spirit Realm
When I was struggling through a rough transition back to New York, this low-maintenance, unexpected, ethereal fragrance helped me feel like myself again.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
When I was struggling through a rough transition back to New York, this low-maintenance, unexpected, ethereal fragrance helped me feel like myself again.
A good toolbox makes tools easy to store, find, transport, and use — without the clutter.
The Best Toolbox
A good toolbox makes tools easy to store, find, transport, and use—without the clutter.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A good toolbox makes tools easy to store, find, transport, and use — without the clutter.
It’s pie season! We share our essential tools, tricks, and recipes for mastering a showstopping Thanksgiving dessert.
Secrets to Better Pie Making
It’s pie season! We share our essential tools, tricks, and recipes for mastering a showstopping Thanksgiving dessert.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It’s pie season! We share our essential tools, tricks, and recipes for mastering a showstopping Thanksgiving dessert.
See the four foundations that met our standards — and learn how to find the right shade for you: nyti.ms/3Ke5o2C
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
See the four foundations that met our standards — and learn how to find the right shade for you: nyti.ms/3Ke5o2C
Our favorite walkers and rollators help prevent falls and increase mobility indoors and outdoors.
The Best Walkers
Our favorite walkers and rollators help prevent falls and increase mobility indoors and outdoors.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our favorite walkers and rollators help prevent falls and increase mobility indoors and outdoors.
Whether you want to hide spots, under-eye circles, or redness, our favorite concealers have you ... covered. See them all: nyti.ms/4pqoi5z
November 20, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Whether you want to hide spots, under-eye circles, or redness, our favorite concealers have you ... covered. See them all: nyti.ms/4pqoi5z
Christmas lights bring glimmering warmth to the holiday season — or your backyard, your favorite dive bar, or really anywhere else. After testing more than 70 different sets of string lights, we have some festive recommendations. See which lights outshone the competition: nyti.ms/4acvKdN
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Christmas lights bring glimmering warmth to the holiday season — or your backyard, your favorite dive bar, or really anywhere else. After testing more than 70 different sets of string lights, we have some festive recommendations. See which lights outshone the competition: nyti.ms/4acvKdN
A good drill/driver raises your capabilities as a DIYer, and our picks are manageable even if you’ve never used one before.
The Best Drills (Even If You’ve Never Picked Up a Drill)
A good drill/driver raises your capabilities as a DIYer, and our picks are manageable even if you’ve never used one before.
nyti.ms
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A good drill/driver raises your capabilities as a DIYer, and our picks are manageable even if you’ve never used one before.
Since picking up this adapter, writer Elissa Sanci has been using her digital camera more often than ever: nyti.ms/48n5dva
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Since picking up this adapter, writer Elissa Sanci has been using her digital camera more often than ever: nyti.ms/48n5dva
To maintain your makeup look all day, use a setting spray. We spritzed our way through 26 options to find three standouts.
Get the Most Out of Your Makeup With Setting Spray
To maintain your makeup look all day, use a setting spray. We spritzed our way through 26 options to find three standouts.
nyti.ms
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
To maintain your makeup look all day, use a setting spray. We spritzed our way through 26 options to find three standouts.
Target’s Early Black Friday sale is here, with discounts on bedding, kitchen appliances, Lego, and more.
Target Has Some Black Friday–Worthy Deals Available Now
Target’s Early Black Friday sale is here, with discounts on bedding, kitchen appliances, Lego, and more.
nyti.ms
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Target’s Early Black Friday sale is here, with discounts on bedding, kitchen appliances, Lego, and more.
Even if you’ve got the best meat thermometer on the market (our favorites are from Lavatools and ThermoPro), there are some techniques you should employ to ensure an accurate read every time.
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nyti.ms/43yUDP8
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Even if you’ve got the best meat thermometer on the market (our favorites are from Lavatools and ThermoPro), there are some techniques you should employ to ensure an accurate read every time.
nyti.ms/43yUDP8
nyti.ms/43yUDP8
Ultra-lightweight luggage seems like a good thing. But it might sacrifice too much.
Sometimes Heavier Luggage Is Actually Better
Ultra-lightweight luggage seems like a good thing. But it might sacrifice too much.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Ultra-lightweight luggage seems like a good thing. But it might sacrifice too much.