22 last-minute Mother's Day gifts on sale now

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 05.08.21 Mother's Day is this Sunday, and if you haven't picked up the perfect present yet, our weekend deals can help. You might stumble upon something for yourself, too—we found discounts on weighted blankets, sustainable clothes, ebook readers, and more splendid (recommended!) self-care gear. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. 💖 Tomorrow is Mother's Day. Here are 22 last-minute Mother's Day deals on gear we love. You can save on Fitbits, earbuds, and other last-minute gifts—nearly all of it on official WIRED-Recommended picks from our guides. While it might be too late to order online and get it in time, we're willing to bet that your mom will love these WIRED-approved products, even if they arrive a little late. Now all you have to worry about is choosing the right card. Good luck with that. We also put out our official gift guide for Mother's Day a few weeks ago! 💤 5 of our favorite weighted blankets are on sale. They swaddle users in warmth and gentle pressure, which can feel calming and put them at ease. Our reviewers highly recommend these discounted options, which start at $60. 📚 The best Kindle ebook reader is on sale for $65. That's only $5 more than the best price we've tracked. The built-in backlight and paper-like screen make for a pleasant reading experience, and the battery lasts for weeks. You could also opt for the slightly nicer Kindle Paperwhite for $95 ($35 off). Check our Kindle buying guide for help deciding. 🌳👕 Newsletter Exclusive: Get 30 percent off this eco-friendly, comfortable T-shirt with the code GETWIRED. Use that code at checkout to get the discount. The unisex Everywhere tee is made of recycled cotton. Our tester called it "perfect" in our guide to the best recycled and upcycled products. 🥵 The Lelo Spring Sale is full of good deals on sex tech. WIRED recommends Lelo's gadgets in our Best Sex Toys guide, but they are a little pricey. Now is a good time to shop if you've been eyeing any of them. We particularly love the Sona massager ($55, was $64) for suction and the Alia ($69, was $140) for targeted stimulation. ✔️ Free Advice: Celebrate your successes by creating a "Got Done" list. Taking a moment to focus on your accomplishments—no matter how small they are—can reset your brain and help banish the feelings of inadequacy that arise from too many uncompleted tasks.   22 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts on Sale Now Mom deserves breakfast in bed, but she may like these discounts on WIRED-Recommended gear, too. These 5 Great Weighted Blankets Are on Sale Right Now Weighted blankets are comforting, but they're usually pricey. We found discounts on one for kids, a King-sized model, and more. 16 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for the Mom You've Been Missing Brunch may be out of the question—but you can still send your ma some super comfy pants. The 9 Best Drones for Every Budget Whether you want to battle 'Star Wars' spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these picks is going to be perfect for you. The Windmill AC Is Gorgeous and Can Stay Up All Year Long Finally! An air conditioner I don't want to bash out of my window with a hammer. GET WIRED Stare the future right in the eye. Get 1 year of unlimited access to WIRED for less than $2 per month. Plus, get a free tote. Subscribe now. Adam Savage's Apron Is Tailor-Made for Your Toughest Projects Whether you paint nails or houses, the Savage Industries Apron can stylishly and comfortably hold all your tools. KEF's New Wireless Bookshelf Speakers Are Modern Marvels The KEF LS50 Wireless II are audiophile-grade companions for the streaming era. And they play nice with TVs too. Forget To-Do Lists. You Really Need a 'Got Done' List Most digital productivity tools focus on what you have yet to do, but never celebrate what you've accomplished. Apollo's Ghost E-Scooter Is So Powerful, It's Scary This electric kick scooter is heavy and spendy, but its dual motors can get close to 40 miles per hour.         When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.

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Most Americans critical of government’s handling of border situation

Plus, how national identity is viewed in four countries May 8, 2021 Weekly Roundup The latest findings from Pew Research Center · Subscribe ↗ Most Americans are critical of government’s handling of situation at U.S.-Mexico border With Border Patrol apprehensions once again increasing this spring, Americans are expressing renewed concern over illegal immigration and the situation at the U.S. border with Mexico. About two-thirds of adults say the government is doing a very (33%) or somewhat (35%) bad job of dealing with the increased number of people seeking asylum. The public broadly agrees on some actions the government could take in response: Large majorities say it is very or somewhat important to increase available staff to patrol and police the border and to quickly process unaccompanied minors. Most say undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the country legally, if certain requirements are met From March: Migrant apprehensions at U.S.-Mexico border are surging again Views about national identity becoming more inclusive in U.S., Western Europe Amid heated political debates over culture and belonging, views about national identity in the U.S., France, Germany and the UK have become less restrictive and more inclusive in recent years. Compared with 2016, fewer now believe that to truly be American, French, German or British, a person must be born in the country, be a Christian, embrace national customs or speak the dominant language. In all four nations, people also have become more likely to believe that immigrants want to adopt their country’s customs and ways of life. Ideological divisions over cultural issues are far wider in the U.S. than in the UK, France and Germany Americans divided on whether Trump should be permanently banned from social media The public is divided over whether former President Donald Trump’s accounts should be permanently banned from social media, with views deeply split along partisan lines. In a survey conducted April 12 to 18 – before an oversight board this week upheld Facebook’s decision to suspend Trump from the platform – 88% of Republicans said his accounts should not be permanently banned from social media, while 81% of Democrats said they should be. 70% of U.S. social media users never or rarely post or share about political, social issues With a potential ‘baby bust’ on the horizon, key facts about fertility in the U.S. before the pandemic Early data is pointing toward a significant drop in fertility as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, both in the United States and globally. Even before the outbreak began, however, the general fertility rate in the U.S. was at a record low. In 2019, there were 58.3 births for every 1,000 women ages 15 to 44, down from 59.1 in 2018 and the fifth consecutive year of decline. Broad agreement in U.S. – even among partisans – on which news outlets are part of the ‘mainstream media’ The term “mainstream media” has long been used to refer to established journalism outlets. It has also been used in a more critical context by political leaders and others. To learn more about how Americans interpret the term, we asked a representative sample of adults whether each of 13 news organizations is part of the mainstream media or not. About six-in-ten Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases Among U.S. religious groups, Biden’s approval ratings are mirror image of Trump’s From our research 65% The share of Americans who believe that U.S. immigrants want to adopt American customs and ways of life, up from 54% in 2018. Support Pew Research Center In times of uncertainty, good decisions demand good data. Please support Pew Research Center with a contribution on the Center's behalf to our parent organization, The Pew Charitable Trusts. DONATE Newsletter preferences View in browser Unsubscribe Facebook Twitter Instagram Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank. As a neutral source of data and analysis, Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. © 2021 Pew Research Center

                                                           

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[New post] Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear plushies now available at Nintendo store and Nintendo NY store

Sickr posted: " Build-A-Bear Workshop and Nintendo have confirmed that the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons collection is now available from the online Nintendo Store or direct from the Nintendo NYC Store. The greedy but courteous Tom Nook is currently available fo" New post on My Nintendo News Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear plushies now available at Nintendo store and Nintendo NY store by Sickr Build-A-Bear Workshop and Nintendo have confirmed that the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons collection is now available from the online Nintendo Store or direct from the Nintendo NYC Store. The greedy but courteous Tom Nook is currently available for $44 and the delightful Isabelle is available for $44. Hopefully we will see further Build-A-Bear and […] Read more of this post Sickr | May 8, 2021 at 10:20 am | Tags: animal crossing, animal crossing: new horizons, build a bear | Categories: Nintendo | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1c0S Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2021/05/08/animal-crossing-build-a-bear-plushies-now-available-at-nintendo-store-and-nintendo-ny-store/

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[New post] Europe: Bandai Namco has registered trademarks for GameCube series Baten Kaitos

Sickr posted: " It has been discovered that Bandai Namco has registered two trademarks in Europe for the GameCube series, Baten Kaitos. The trademarks cover Baten Kaitos Origins and Baten Kaitos Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean. Although the trademarks could be stan" New post on My Nintendo News Europe: Bandai Namco has registered trademarks for GameCube series Baten Kaitos by Sickr It has been discovered that Bandai Namco has registered two trademarks in Europe for the GameCube series, Baten Kaitos. The trademarks cover Baten Kaitos Origins and Baten Kaitos Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean. Although the trademarks could be standard renewals it would be amazing if the series was actually revived. What is also interesting is that […] Read more of this post Sickr | May 8, 2021 at 10:09 am | Tags: bandai namco, baten kaitos, video games | Categories: Nintendo | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1c0L Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2021/05/08/europe-bandai-namco-has-registered-trademarks-for-gamecube-series-baten-kaitos/

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[New post] Video: Nintendo Minute unbox a blue Switch Lite

ssf1991 posted: " Friday is here, so Kit and Krysta have returned for another brand new episode of Nintendo Minute. This week's episode features the return of the Nintendo Switch​ Lite, This is because a new color of the Switch​ Lite, blue, is releasing later this mon" New post on My Nintendo News Video: Nintendo Minute unbox a blue Switch Lite by ssf1991 Friday is here, so Kit and Krysta have returned for another brand new episode of Nintendo Minute. This week's episode features the return of the Nintendo Switch​ Lite, This is because a new color of the Switch​ Lite, blue, is releasing later this month. So, Nintendo Minute's new episode features an unboxing of one. The […] Read more of this post ssf1991 | May 7, 2021 at 11:19 pm | Tags: news, Nintendo, Nintendo Minute, nintendo switch, Nintendo Switch lite, video games | Categories: Nintendo, Switch | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1c0D Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2021/05/07/video-nintendo-minute-unbox-a-blue-switch-lite/

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[New post] A former Retro Studios dev says a Metroid Prime Trilogy Switch port “would take a lot of effort, so I’m skeptical it’ll happen”

ssf1991 posted: " For a few years now, fans have been hearing rumors of Metroid Prime Trilogy being ported over to the Nintendo Switch. These rumors have continued ever since, despite the port never being officially announced. And it hasn't helped that fans are also s" New post on My Nintendo News A former Retro Studios dev says a Metroid Prime Trilogy Switch port "would take a lot of effort, so I'm skeptical it'll happen" by ssf1991 For a few years now, fans have been hearing rumors of Metroid Prime Trilogy being ported over to the Nintendo Switch. These rumors have continued ever since, despite the port never being officially announced. And it hasn't helped that fans are also still waiting for more news on Metroid Prime 4. Although Metroid Prime 4 […] Read more of this post ssf1991 | May 7, 2021 at 10:48 pm | Tags: metroid prime trilogy, Michael Wikan, news, Nintendo, nintendo switch, video games | Categories: Nintendo, Switch | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1c0v Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2021/05/07/a-former-retro-studios-dev-says-a-metroid-prime-trilogy-switch-port-would-take-a-lot-of-effort-so-im-skeptical-itll-happen/

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