Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Everyone loves cheap stuff that’s actually good to use or invaluably helpful in your day-to-day. While Amazon Prime Day offers a deluge of deals on no-name tchotchkes and sketchy knockoffs (many of which have inflated, bot-fueled review scores) it does have its fair share of inexpensive hidden gems that are actually worth your money. We know not everyone is shopping for big, multi-hundred or thousand dollar tech every time a deal comes around, so we’re always on the lookout for sales that fit into more modest budgets like sub-$100 and sub-$50. Here, we’re rounding up our top picks for Prime Day that are just 25 bucks or less. Some of them may be ho-hum essentials like a USB-C charging cable, but you may be surprised what kind of tech... Continue reading…

We’re rounding up all the best deals on charging tech for your home, car, and travels. | Photo: Anker If you’re still charging your phone with whatever random wall wart came in the box three phones ago, or your laptop with the bulky brick it came with, now’s a great time to upgrade. Advances like GaN chargers have led to smaller, faster USB-C chargers for phones and laptops alike, and Qi2 gives iPhones (and maybe soon some Android phones?) MagSafe-speed charging at lower prices. And with Prime Day deals available now, you can save quite a bit and charge in less time, too. There is a sizable selection of charging devices on sale, whether you’re looking to outfit a home office or your coffee office. Nearly all of the brands we trust have something on offer, including Anker, Belkin, Ugreen, and Satechi. There will probably be too many for... Continue reading…

An iPad version of the iPhone’s StandBy mode would be a start for Apple’s smart display efforts. But I’d rather see a dedicated Apple Home iPad. | Image: David Pierce / The Verge Apple’s smart home efforts need a smart display. If I have to hear Siri say, “I found some web results; I can show them if you ask again from your iPhone,” one more time, I may throw a HomePod out the window. While smart displays — the more expensive sibling to smart speakers — haven’t lived up to their potential, they can be useful and are a missing piece in Apple’s smart home, which the company has largely avoided creating products for — so far, just a couple of smart speakers and a bit of help from the Apple TV. An Apple smart display with a touch-screen display, a dedicated Apple Home control panel, a smarter Siri, and the chops to be an Apple Home hub supporting Thread and Matter is something I’d put in my smart home. It appears... Continue reading…

Campaign donations to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump surged after their debate June 27, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.

The Democratic National Committee is investing $15 million in swing state parties to boost the campaign infrastructure in seven key battlegrounds.

Republican nominee Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in Virginia, according to a new poll from Virginia Commonwealth University-Wilder School.Trump leads Biden 39% to 36%.

The jury in Sen. Bob Menendez bribery trial says it has reached a verdict, which will be announced in court soon, a court spokesperson said Tuesday.

Green beans cooked with lots of bacon and onion and coated in a sweet, salty, and sour sauce make one of the best side dishes ever. The kind of side dish where you don’t even care if there is a main dish. My favorite way to cook green beans is this Southern-Style Green Bean recipe, but this is a close second. It’s kind of like a German potato salad only with green beans. Type of Green Beans to Use I like to use fresh green beans but you could certainly use canned or frozen. You can use either regular green beans or the thinner French-style. The sweet and sour flavor primarily comes from sugar and apple cider vinegar. Bacon adds even more saltiness. Onions are cooked in the bacon grease to add even more bacon flavor. Sweet and Sour Green Beans are so easy to make with ingredients you most likely already have on hand. Even if you’re not typically a fan of green beans, this recipe is a must try. I don’t think there will be any leftovers. Make Them Spicy These green beans have lots of sweet and sour flavor. If you want to add some spice, add up to a half teaspoon of caynne pepper. How To Store Leftovers will keep for 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop or in a microwave. More Ways To Cook Green Beans Candied Green Beans Green Beans with Bacon Breadcrumbs Smothered Cajun Green Beans Maple-Glazed Green Beans Crispy Fried Green Beans Never miss a recipe. Follow Spicy Southern Kitchen on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook. Watch the short video below to see how easy this recipe is to make. Print Sweet and Sour Green Beans Sweet and Sour Green Beans tastes kind of like German potato salad, only with green beans. Course Side Dish Prep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 15 minutes minutesTotal Time 20 minutes minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 176kcal Author Christin Mahrlig Ingredients1 1/4 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed5 slices thick-cut bacon1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper InstructionsPlace green beans in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil. Simmer 12 to 15 minutes. Drain.Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces and cook until crisp in a large nonstick pan or cast iron skillet. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.Add onion to bacon drippings and cook until softened.Add remaining ingredients to pan and stir to mix.Add green beans to pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Continue to cook 1-2 minutes, stirring often so that the green beans pick up as much flavor as possible.Sprinkle bacon on top and serve. NutritionCalories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This Recipe Originally posted June 5, 2016 The post Sweet and Sour Green Beans appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.

BUTLER, PA — Terrifying new reports indicate that a piece of Trump's ear that had been shot off during Saturday's assassination attempt has begun growing into a second Trump.

U.S. — Following controversy over President Joe Biden's health and the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally over the weekend, political analysts agreed that the winner of the presidential race would probably be the one who survives until November.