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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions By Louryn Strampe | 08.07.21 Labor Day is about four weeks away, meaning it's time for many folks to start school supply shopping. Like we mentioned last week, you can expect to see deals on everything from backpacks to computers during August. Despite it being early in the month, some must-have gadgets for students (or non-students) are on sale now. Our weekend deals roundup features discounted gear for your living room, home office, and gaming battlestation. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. 📺 Weekend Deals: Price drops galore on laptops, TVs, and more. Don't need any more screens? We also found some good deals on headphones, sex tech, and an Instant Pot. (But if you are hankering for more screens, definitely check out this roundup.) 😍 We love this Chromebook, and it's cheaper than ever. The Google Pixelbook Go is a great option for students. It's one of the best Chromebooks we've tested. It's super lightweight, but the internal specs are beefy, especially when you consider the sub-$800 price tag. 🦅 Snag Sony's WF-1000XM3 earbuds for their best price since Prime Day. The sale is likely because the newer WF-1000XM4 were just released (here's our full review). Despite being the older model, the $32 discount is one of the steepest ever offered. The earbuds have built-in noise canceling and great battery life. WIRED highly recommends them. 🌽 Newsletter Exclusive: the Nintendo Switch version of Stardew Valley is only $10. Spend the weekend playing one of the best games you can get for one of the best prices we've seen. 💰 These are the best cheap phone plans. You might be overpaying for your cell service. We found options that could be better bang for your buck. We also have a guide to the best unlimited phone plans for the data-hungry folks. (If you're happy with your plan, check out our favorite affordable phones.) 😷 Brace for back-to-school with these face masks for kids. They may have childlike designs, but these affordable options all meet the newest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. (We have recommendations for adult face masks, too.) 🧘 Free Advice: Here's how to get the most out of your free meditation app. Achieving a state of mindfulness and peace is easier said than done, but these tips might help you along the way.   The 13 Best Weekend Deals on TVs, Laptops, and Vibrators We've scoured the internet for the best deals to keep you entertained during quarantine part two. The Best Chromebooks for Every Budget All-in on Google services? Then check out our favorite Chrome OS laptops and 2-in-1 tablets for school, work, or home. Got Bigger Ears? Sony's WF-1000XM4 Are Your New Best Buds Sony's noise-canceling earbuds are the best you can buy, so long as your ears are big enough. It's the Perfect Time to Switch to a Cheaper Phone Plan If you're a Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T subscriber, switching to these networks may save you a lot of money. 11 Face Masks Your Kids May Actually Wear This fall, your kid will probably still need a face mask for school or play. These are the ones that my little guys will tolerate. GET WIRED Summer Sale! Ending Soon: Get WIRED for $10 $5. You can't see into the future, but you can subscribe to WIRED. Subscribe now. How to Get the Most Out of Your Meditation App The brain's default mode is set to mind-wandering. Your meditation app can bring you back into the now. Up Your iPad Game With These Accessories These are some of our favorite stands, cases, keyboards, and Pencils no matter which iPad you have. Dyson's Omni-glide Stick Vac Leaves Your Broom in the Dust This lightweight vacuum for hardwood flooring has made my life easier and more crumb-free. How Stardew Valley Bridged a Connection to My Grandfather Gardening in this relaxing, chill game brought me back to my childhood, but broke my heart when I had no choice but to grow up and face reality.       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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Who rents and who owns in the U.S.

Plus, policy differences between gun owners and non-owners, views of workplace harassment, and women's growing involvement in U.S. mosques August 7, 2021 Weekly Roundup The latest findings from Pew Research Center · Subscribe ↗ A look at who rents and who owns in the U.S. A nationwide moratorium on evictions expired last weekend, but the Biden administration has issued a more limited ban in effect through Oct. 3. Renters headed about 36% of the nation’s 122.8 million households in 2019, with young people, racial and ethnic minorities and those with lower incomes especially likely to rent. For their part, landlords aren’t a homogenous group of corporations: Most are individual investors who tend to own one or two properties. Wide differences on most gun policies between gun owners and non-owners, but also some agreement Gun owners in the U.S. have long favored more permissive gun policies while non-owners have tended to favor more restrictive approaches. This pattern continues today. Adults who do not own guns are twice as likely as gun owners to favor banning assault-style weapons, and this gap has grown in recent years. Yet gun owners are roughly as likely as non-owners to support preventing people with mental illnesses from purchasing guns, and sizable majorities in both groups favor background checks for private gun sales and sales at gun shows. May 2021: Key facts about Americans and guns April 2021: Amid a series of mass shootings in the U.S., gun policy remains deeply divisive Fast facts on views of workplace harassment amid allegations against New York Gov. Cuomo Allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo have focused new attention on the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. In an early 2018 survey, about half of Americans said that when it came to sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, men getting away with it and female accusers not being believed were major problems. In the same survey, 59% of women and 27% of men said they had personally received unwanted sexual advances or verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature, whether in or outside of a work context. Women are becoming more involved in U.S. mosques Women continue to be less involved than men in mosque life in the U.S., but the pattern appears to be changing, according to a recent survey of American houses of worship. The share of mosques in which adult women account for more than a quarter of all attendees at the Friday Jumah prayer service grew from 14% to 21% between 2011 and 2020. Most U.S. mosques now have a dedicated women’s group, and roughly three-quarters have activities or programs organized specifically for women. In India, Hindu support for Modi’s party varies by region and is tied to beliefs about diet and language India’s ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is sometimes said to prioritize Hindu interests. Hindus were the religious group most likely to say they voted for the BJP in the country’s most recent parliamentary election, but there are vast differences in how Hindus from different regions voted. These regional political differences are connected to Hindu attitudes on a range of issues including language, diet and religious observance. From our research 47% The share of Americans who favor phasing out the production of new gas-powered cars and trucks by 2035. 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] Koei Tecmo says Samurai Warriors series sales are now over eight million

Sickr posted: " The official Koei Tecmo Twitter account has revealed that the long-running Samurai Warriors series sales have now surpassed eight million, which is quite some achievement. These figures are for worldwide sales of the franchise, which began back in 2004. " New post on My Nintendo News Koei Tecmo says Samurai Warriors series sales are now over eight million by Sickr The official Koei Tecmo Twitter account has revealed that the long-running Samurai Warriors series sales have now surpassed eight million, which is quite some achievement. These figures are for worldwide sales of the franchise, which began back in 2004. The latest entry, Samurai Warriors 5, is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Samurai Warriors […] Read more of this post Sickr | August 7, 2021 at 11:47 am | Tags: Koei Tecmo, nintendo switch, samurai warriors, samurai warriors 5, swales, Switch | Categories: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1djG 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/2021/08/07/koei-tecmo-says-samurai-warriors-series-sales-are-now-over-eight-million/

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[New post] Bandai Namco introduces Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC character Jiren (Full Power)

Sickr posted: " Bandai Namco is still continuing to support the entertaining Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, which first launched in 2016, and it is very good to see. Today, the company gave fans a look at the next Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 paid DLC character and it's Jiren (Ful" New post on My Nintendo News Bandai Namco introduces Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC character Jiren (Full Power) by Sickr Bandai Namco is still continuing to support the entertaining Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, which first launched in 2016, and it is very good to see. Today, the company gave fans a look at the next Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 paid DLC character and it's Jiren (Full Power) who will be included as part of the Legendary […] Read more of this post Sickr | August 7, 2021 at 11:41 am | Tags: bandai namco, dlc, dragon ball xenoverse, jiren, Switch, video games | Categories: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1djA 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/2021/08/07/bandai-namco-introduces-dragon-ball-xenoverse-2-dlc-character-jiren-full-power/

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[New post] Video: Nintendo Minute play Minecraft for the first time

ssf1991 posted: " Friday has arrived, so Kit and Krysta have returned once again for another brand new episode of Nintendo Minute. In this week's episode, the duo are taking a break from Nintendo's titles to play some Minecraft. Believe it or not, this is the very first t" New post on My Nintendo News Video: Nintendo Minute play Minecraft for the first time by ssf1991 Friday has arrived, so Kit and Krysta have returned once again for another brand new episode of Nintendo Minute. In this week's episode, the duo are taking a break from Nintendo's titles to play some Minecraft. Believe it or not, this is the very first time that Kit and Krysta have ever played this game. […] Read more of this post ssf1991 | August 7, 2021 at 12:47 am | Tags: minecraft, news, Nintendo, Nintendo Minute, nintendo switch, video games | Categories: Nintendo | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1djs 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/2021/08/07/video-nintendo-minute-play-minecraft-for-the-first-time/

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