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Insurer Denies $7,500 Foot Prosthesis, Reverses After Media Inquiry

Olivia M. Hartwell January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - Aetna initially refused to pay for Gabrielle Guerrero's replacement partial-foot prosthesis, calling it "comfort" only > -...

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Ann Taylor’s Winter Sale: Up to 69% Off Editor’s Picks

Sophia A. Reynolds January 9, 2026

Post-holiday wardrobe gaps meet their match as Ann Taylor's semi-annual sale slashes winter staples an extra 60% through January 11, with prices...

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Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Slashed to $719-Save $780 Today

Marcus L. Bennett January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - The Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 drops from $1,499 to $719-a $780 saving > - Delivers 2,400 W continuous and 4,000 W surge to run 95% of...

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VPN Race Tightens: ExpressVPN Holds Top Spot Amid Price Shakeup

Jonathan P. Miller January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - ExpressVPN keeps its 9.0/10 crown after August retests, but pricing overhaul draws mixed reviews > - Surfshark jumps to 8.6/10...

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10 Tech Deaths That Defined 2025: From AOL Dial-Up to iPhone Home Buttons

Sophia A. Reynolds January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - AOL dial-up ended 34-year run in September, stranding rural users > - Last iPhone with home button discontinued in February > -...

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NYT Strands Jan 4: Mental Powers Theme, Answers Revealed

Ethan R. Coleman January 9, 2026

At a Glance The January 4, 2026 NYT Strands puzzle centers on the theme "I just know..." Theme clue: Mental powers Answers include MEDIUM, ORACLE,...

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AirPods Pro 3 Hit Shelves with $30 Off Already

Olivia M. Hartwell January 9, 2026

Apple's newest earbuds landed on Sept. 19, 2025, and shoppers can already shave $30 off the $249 sticker price at multiple stores. > At a Glance > -...