The best Fitbit deals this October Prime Day

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UPDATE: Oct. 8, 2024, 4:15 a.m. EDT This article has been updated to reflect the best October Prime Day Fitbit deals available.

The best Prime Day Fitbit deals at a glance:
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All the best iPad deals to shop this October Prime Day

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UPDATE: Oct. 8, 2024, 4:00 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest iPad pricing and availability on Prime Big Deal Days.

Best iPad deals on October Prime Day
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Hurricane Milton is almost here. Here's how to get help evacuating.

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A weather alert is displayed along a sidewalk as Hurricane Milton churns in the Gulf of Mexico on October 07, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. Milton, which comes on heels of the destructive Hurricane Helene, has strengthened to a Category 5 storm as it approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast near Tampa, where it is projected to make landfall Wednesday.

Hurricane Milton is fast approaching Florida, with the historic storm expected to make landfall on Wednesday. If you are in its path, you need to leave immediately.

Speaking to CNN, Tampa mayor Jane Castor urged people in the evacuation zones to get out, warning that it won't be possible to simply ride out Hurricane Milton.

"There's never been one like this," said Castor. "This is literally

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 8, 2024

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be

NYT Strands hints, answers for October 8

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If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an