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By JESSICA DAMIANO Finding the perfect gift can be daunting. The only way to truly ensure you get it right would be to ask the recipient what they want, but that wouldn’t be much fun for either of you. Luckily, there’s another tactic to help you earn a “gift whisperer” reputation: seeking out unique, practical, game-changing gifts that will truly surprise and delight. But that’s about as easy as it sounds, which is to say it’s not easy at all. So, we’ve done the legwork for you. Start making your list with this compilation of some of the most innovative, functional and fun gifts of 2024. There’s something for every budget. Bear with me: The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Available in three colors (Sangria Red, Midnight Black and Soft Cream), the rechargeable-battery unit grinds with a light touch rather than hand-tiring twists. That’s easier for everyone and especially helpful for those experiencing hand or wrist issues such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis. And it’s fun to use. The set includes a stackable storage tray and four pods that can be easily swapped as needed: The GT microplane grater for hard spices, nuts and chocolate; the MAX for large spices and dried herbs; the ProPlus for smaller and oily spices; and the Pepper Pod for, well, pepper. $110. Campers and backyard firepit lovers who have experienced the heartbreak of wet wood will appreciate having a three-pack of Pull Start Fire on hand. Made of 89% recycled materials, including sanding dust, wax and flint, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Just loop the attached green string around a log, incorporate it into a wood stack, and pull the attached red string to ignite. Each windproof, rainproof block burns for 30 minutes. $29.99. The No Mess Utensil Set from Souper Cubes , a company known for its portioned, silicone freezer trays, lives up to its name. The utensils — a serving spoon and a ladle — have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot, keeping them upright so they won’t slip in. The design also eliminates the need for a spoon rest or, worse, placing dirty utensils on the kitchen counter or stovetop between stirs. A silicone coating in a choice of Aqua, Charcoal, Cranberry or Blueberry keeps handles cool to the touch. $24.99. The FeatherSnap Wi-Fi smart bird feeder could turn anyone into an avid birdwatcher. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. An optional premium subscription ($59.99 annually or $6.99 monthly) includes unlimited photo and video storage, AI identification with species-specific details, and the opportunity to earn badges for logging new visitors. Turn on notifications to get alerts sent to your phone whenever there’s activity at the feeder. $179.99. Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the 4.9-by-3.5-by-1.3-inch printer with Instax Mini instant film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. If you want to get fancy, you can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation, or apply filters, including 3D augmented-reality effects, via the free Instax Mini Link app. It can also make collages of up to six images, or animate photos to share on social media. Available in Rose Pink, Clay White and Sage Green. $99.95. The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Select a pot color, size and plant (or get recommendations based on sunlight requirements, pet friendliness and other attributes) and fill the self-watering container’s built-in reservoir roughly once a month. Moisture will permeate the soil from the bottom as needed, eliminating the often-fatal consequences of over- or under-watering. It’s also a literal lifesaver come vacation time. $49-$259. Related Articles Things To Do | US airports with worst weather delays during holiday season Things To Do | The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels Things To Do | Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote Things To Do | ‘Gladiator II’ review: Are you not moderately entertained? Things To Do | Beer pairings for your holiday feasts If you’ve got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. The Nama M1 appliance both blends and strains ingredients, converting nuts, seeds, grains or oats into velvety-smooth milk in just one minute, with zero grit. And for zero waste, the pasty leftover pulp can be used in other recipes for added nutrients. The device also makes infused oils, flavored waters and soups. And, importantly, cleanup is easy. Available in white and black. $400. For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses “smart” technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. Unlike traditional wine refrigerators, this device doesn’t take up any floor space. It also doesn’t chill wine to just one or two temperatures based on its color. Instead — paired with the free QelviQ app — the tabletop chiller relies on a database of more than 350,000 wines to bring a bottle to its specific recommended serving temperature in as little as 20 minutes. It also suggests food-wine and wine-food pairings. Plus, the appliance serves as a great icebreaker to inspire dinnertime conversation. Available in Exciting Red, Dashing Black and Dreamy White. $495. Grilling food after dark — and ascertaining its doneness — can prove challenging without outdoor lighting, and it’s nearly impossible to cook while holding a flashlight. But as is often the case, the simplest of solutions can make the biggest of impacts: Uncommon Good’s 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. After use, the lights can be removed and the utensils run through the dishwasher. $40.
BRITS on benefits are “self-diagnosing” their mental health problems, the Work and Pensions Secretary admitted yesterday. Liz Kendall said that social media and less stigma around mental illness has contributed to a huge rise in the number of economically inactive adults. On Tuesday Ms Kendall will unveil details of major reforms to deflate Britain’s welfare Bill by £3billion over five years. The proposed changes could see 400,000 people have their benefits cut. Universal credit recipients who refuse job offers or to engage in skills training face sanctions on their handouts. There are currently 4.2 million working aged people claiming health-related benefits, with the figure set to rise by 30 per cent by the end of the decade. READ MORE ON BENEFITS Ms Kendall told the BBC: “I do think we are seeing an increase in the number of people with mental health problems, both self-diagnosed - I think it's good that stigma has been reduced - but also diagnosed by doctors.” Asked whether she believed that "normal feelings" were being "over medicalised", the Work and Pensions Secretary said: "I genuinely believe there's not one simple thing. “There is a genuine problem with mental health in this country." Yesterday the Tories accused Labour ministers of “pussyfooting” around mental health issues and the need to “reduce costs”. Most read in The Sun Shadow Housing Secretary Kevin Hollinrake said: “There are some people in desperate situations with depression . “But getting people into work is usually good for those people. So that's what we've got to do. “I think we have pussyfooted around it and yet we need to really change that approach now and really tackle this issue while we can.”
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Isiah Pacheco injury updates: Latest on Chiefs RB's status for Week 12 game vs. PanthersBALTIMORE (AP) — Marcus Banks had 14 points in UMBC's 92-69 victory against Morgan State on Wednesday. Banks added six rebounds for the Retrievers (5-4). Bryce Johnson added 11 points while going 4 of 7 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and also had six assists. Devan Sapp had 10 points and shot 2 of 6 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line. The Bears (3-6) were led by Ahmarie Simpkins, who recorded 16 points, 11 rebounds and two steals. Wynston Tabbs added 16 points and two steals for Morgan State. Kiran Oliver had 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .After second meeting with Hegseth, Ernst hints at whether she will or won't support confirmation
NoneChandigarh, Nov 24 (PTI) BJP leader Manpreet Singh Badal on Sunday said the voters of Gidderbaha Assembly segment wanted to break the "arrogance" of Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as he was referring to the defeat of his wife Amrita in the bypoll. The former finance minister said that he was always committed to serve the people of Gidderbaha Assembly constituency. Also Read | Ajit Pawar To Replace Eknath Shinde As Next Maharashtra CM? NCP Leader Chhagan Bhujbal Replies. AAP candidate Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon won the Gidderbaha seat, defeating his nearest rival and Congress nominee Amrita Warring by a margin of 21,969 votes. BJP candidate Badal, who was seeking re-election, lost his security deposit, stranded at the third spot with 12,227 votes in Gidderbaha. Also Read | Parliament Winter Session 2024: Government Open To Discuss All Issues, Says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. The AAP won Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, and Chabbewal assembly segments while the Congress won the Barnala seat in the November 20 bypolls, the results of which were declared on Saturday. In a Facebook page post on Sunday, Badal thanked the voters of the Gidderbaha constituency and said the bypoll outcome was not as per expectations. Taking a swipe at the Punjab Congress chief, Badal said, "Raja Warring's wealth could not save from the defeat (his wife's electoral defeat). Ever since Raja Warring became MLA of Gidderbaha, his two statements are echoing in Gidderbaha'?one is that he belongs to the poor family and second is that he is an orphan. I wish every poor person in Punjab has as much wealth as Raja Warring has." He said Raja Warring had always criticized the Badal family's politics of inheritance. "But when his turn came, he kept the (Congress) ticket with his family, " said Badal as he was referring to Congress fielding Warring's wife Amrita from Gidderbaha seat. Badal said he met thousands of people in Gidderbaha and they told him that they would certainly vote for him in the 2027 assembly polls. "They said this time they want to break the arrogance of Raja Warring," said Badal. Badal also congratulated AAP's Dhillon for winning the Gidderbaha seat and also asked him to honour all promises made with people during the poll campaign. The Gidderbaha seat fell vacant after Raja Warring, who was the Congress MLA, was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Ludhiana seat in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Raja Warring won the Gidderbaha seat in 2012, 2017 and 2022. Badal represented the Gidderbaha seat in 1995, 1997, 2002, and 2007 on the Shiromani Akali Dal ticket. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
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