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Best free VPNs: Here's why they don't actually exist
Care enough about your privacy to avoid the malware, ad tracking and slow connections that come with free VPN options.
Cybersecurity
20 min ago
Vaccines, and free Krispy Kreme doughnuts, are now available for people 16 and up
Dough-not wait to get your COVID-19 vaccine -- a free daily Krispy Kreme is on the line. Here's how to qualify, how long the promotion runs and what you can get.
Culture
39 min ago
Student loan forgiveness: Will Biden clear $50,000 debt per person, or less? The story today
The average college student owes approximately $37,000 in student loan debt, and they're looking for financial help. Here's what's going on with the latest plans.
Personal Finance
1 hr ago
Friends or family not taking COVID-19 seriously? Here's how to deal
Tips on how to set boundaries and talk to them without hurting anyone's feelings.
Health and Wellness
2 hrs ago
Tax deadline is weeks away. Here's how to file a tax extension if you need more time
Personal Finance 2 hrs ago
Billions of cicadas set to emerge for first time in 17 years: What to know
The insects of Brood X are tunneling out of their underground homes in 15 US states, plus Washington, DC. Prepare yourself for a lot of buzzing.
Sci-Tech
2 hrs ago
Super 'pink moon' set to glow this month: How to watch from anywhere
It won't look like cotton candy, but the supermoon will be a beautiful site in person or online.
Sci-Tech
2 hrs ago
2021 Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week: How to watch the show
The year's shooting-star spotting season is under way, and the first big shower is heating up right now.
Sci-Tech
3 hrs ago
Child tax credit: Will you receive $500, $3,000 or $3,600 per kid? Here's your monthly total
CNET's child tax credit calculator uses the number and ages of your eligible kids, plus your yearly income, to break down how much money you should really expect in all seven payments.
Personal Finance
3 hrs ago