We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.At $249.95 on Woot, this Nintendo Switch OLED (International Model) is the lowest price weve seen it go for (according to price trackers), beating even the usual sale lows by $50. Nintendo Switch OLED (International Model) $249.95 at Woot $349.00 Save $99.05 Get Deal Get Deal $249.95 at Woot $349.00 Save $99.05 Amazons listing still sits at $349, which makes this offer tempting, especially if you're already a Prime member, since youll get free standard shipping (otherwise shipping is $6). This unit doesnt include a manufacturers warranty but does come with a 90-day limited warranty from Woot. It also wont ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APOs, or PO Boxes. As for the console, its fully compatible with all Nintendo Switch games and accessories.This OLED model shares the same core features as the U.S. version but includes some upgrades over the original Switch. (For more details, check out PCMags in-depth review of the Nintendo Switch OLED.) Its main upgrade is the larger, brighter seven-inch OLED screen, which makes handheld play look and feel noticeably better. Its vibrant colors and sharp contrast reportedly make even older games look better. Storage is doubled to 64GB; the stand on the back is actually usable now (wide, adjustable, and stable); and the speakers are surprisingly punchy for a handheld device. In docked mode, it supports wired LAN via the docks Ethernet port, which is helpful if your wifi isnt the most reliable (though youll need to supply your own LAN cable). The bundle includes the dock, Joy-Cons, grip, wrist straps, HDMI cable, and a U.S. power adapterso youre not left scrambling for extras.Still, a few trade-offs come with this price cut. Youre getting an international model without Nintendos standard warranty, so if long-term coverage matters to you, this may not be ideal. Also, youll want to manage expectations on things like internal storage64GB fills up quickly with digital games, so an SD card is pretty much a must-have. But for most people, especially those who just want a better screen and dont care about a warranty they may never use, this deal makes sense. That said, if you're eyeing the next big thing, the Nintendo Switch 2 is worth the upgradebut there's no rush, says our associate tech editor.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.It actually only takes one time blending a smoothie to forever learn that you should check that the lid is on your blender. The feeling of banana chunks in my hair after I had already showered is seared into my memory, and finding dried up fruit splatter weeks later provides long-term reminders of how to properly secure my Vitamix Ascent X5 before pressing start. But beyond this big lesson, there are many smaller ones. Here are the most important manual-ish settings and tools Ive mastered after eight months using the Vitamix Ascent X5. Vitamix Ascent X5 Blender, 48-ounce container - brushed stainless $749.95 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $749.95 at Amazon Presets are only the beginningI admit, I completely fell in love with the presets on this machine before venturing off into manual territory. Frankly, if you are the set-it-and-forget-it type, thats reason enough to buy this top-of-the-line blender, and you could be perfectly happy with navigating the hot soup, nut butter, smoothie, frozen dessert, and dip settings forever. (Read my full-review to see the tests I ran on the preset functions.) However, Im naturally the experimental type, and occasionally Ive run into times where a preset doesnt seem to fit my needs. So Ive branched out and taken matters into my own hands.The manual speed dial Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann One thing Ive learned from watching the presets run is what happens with the timing and blade speed. Essentially, these two things make up any given preset, whether its the smoothie function or the hot soup function. They start off slowly and after a few or several seconds, the speed ramps up to level 10 (the highest speed) and stays there for some amount of time. Occasionally, the speed reduces again and ramps up again before stopping.After a few attempts at blending my own salsas, marinades, and sauces, I began to realize that theres a reason for the slow start and quick increase in speed later. Starting off at a high speed might mean flinging ingredients up to the lid and maybe never maneuvering them down again unless you stop the machine to scrape the sides. Thats annoying, and it can make the process take longer overall.Instead, I got comfortable with the manual speed dial by keeping it down at the level 1 setting (the slowest speed), which chops up the ingredients slowly, either loosening up the mixture, or breaking down bigger ingredients into more manageable chunks. After about five to 10 seconds, I would ramp up the speed to level 10, all while keeping an eye on my mixture and the texture. Maybe Id end up staying at level 8 for a time and decrease the speed back down to level 2 to check on the consistency. I use the same technique as the presets, but customized to the recipes particular needs.The + :15 seconds button Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann This function is related to the presets, but its important in my weekly operations, so I think its applicable here. The + :15 seconds is one of only a few buttons on the display and yet I ignored it for some time. It is a simple idea and makes a huge difference, though: You press this button when you think your blend needs another 15 seconds of processingor press twice for another 30 seconds, or press "stop" somewhere in between. I make a fruit smoothie a few times a week, and this is especially useful when my fruit mixture doesnt get off to a strong start. For example, if I added spinach or large hunks of apple and they get stuck at the top of the canister for half of the blend. Ill just tap the all-powerful + :15 button until Im satisfied that those items are fully incorporated.The tamper Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann On the topic of ingredients getting stuck at the top, Ill come clean: Ive been tamper resistant. The tamper is a plastic baseball bat-looking thing that comes with the Vitamix blenders, and its meant to help drive ingredients safely into the blades. It's not hard to use, you just cram it into the container through the opening in the lid. However, as a lazy person who shies away from dirtying additional kitchen tools, I started my Vitamix journey by waiting and hoping for the blender to do its blending duty. Then Id get irritated when the preset would end and pieces of fruit were stuck at the top. Meanwhile the display has a little tamper symbol telling me, Hey, hello, use this now.Ive finally come around: I now start most blends with my tamper in hand at the ready. Only I am to blame if my food takes longer than intended if I don't use it. Its not even hard to clean; its smooth plastic (but I am a work in progress).The pulse button Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann As for the only other button left on this control panel, Ive finally started to embrace the pulse button too. Its funny because when I use a food processor, a cousin of the blender, I love the pulse button. I rely on pulsing far more than the on button. I started using the pulse button on the Vitamix when I wanted to keep a closer eye on the texture.The pulse button only blends while you hold it. It allows you to do short bursts at whichever speed you want and stops as soon as you remove your finger. It takes the commitment out of starting a preset or even starting a blend manually and the texture getting away from you before you know it. Ive been using the pulse button for making blender cakes, which works out great but you do want to be careful not to overwork the batter. The pulse button is ideal for a one- or two-second blend, just to incorporate your ingredients.Things I learned the hard wayDont tilt the container while the machine is running. Why would anyone do this? Definitely not to avoid using the tamper and instead try to shake the stuck material down into the blades. It makes a horrifying grinding sound, and youll scare your cats out of their slumbers. Also, its not effective. The container gently sits atop the gear powered by the incredibly strong engine; its not locked in with a clip or anything. If you tilt the container, youre just grinding the very expensive metal cogs, not so much affecting whats inside the vessel. Remember, the tamper is our friend.Do check that the lid is on. The Vitamix does not detect if the lid is on like many food processors do. If the lid isnt on the container when you press start, she will run like it is. Of course, you want to keep your hands and any other items and body parts safe while the machine is running, but you will almost certainly end up wearing your food if you run the machine without the lid on. Just a quick glance up is all you need to blend safely and mess-free.

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Officials are set to announce additional charges stemming from the ongoing riots against immigration efforts in Los Angeles as violence continues to plague the sanctuary city.U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, California Highway Patrol Southern Division Chief Chris Margaris and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman are expected to reveal the new developments at a press conference on Tuesday.The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested a total of 575 individuals since the first weekend of protests, according to a media release.CALIFORNIA SHERIFF SAYS NEARLY A DOZEN DEPUTIES INJURED IN ANTI-ICE RIOTSOn Saturday, 38 people were detained on various charges, including curfew violations, failure to disperse and resisting arrest, as protests coincided with the "No Kings" demonstrations sweeping the nation. The protests were aimed at countering the U.S. Armys 250th anniversary military parade, which took place on President Donald Trumps birthday.The total comes as authorities look to regain control after riots kicked off in response to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids throughout the sanctuary city.For several nights, police clashed with protesters in the streets of downtown L.A., deploying tear gas and other crowd control measures to maintain order.ICE RAMPS UP ARRESTS OF CONVICTED CRIMINALS AS RIOTS RAGE IN BLUE CITY: 'YOU WILL NOT STOP US'"During the crowd control situation, numerous less-lethal munitions were used," the LAPD said.Authorities have battled protesters hurling projectiles, setting fire to cars and launching fireworks at police officers in response to the ICE raids, with 10 members of law enforcement reporting injuries as of Monday, according to the LAPD.Of the most violent offenses, an illegal immigrant from Mexico was charged with attempted murder last week after authorities say he threw a Molotov cocktail during a demonstration, according to the Department of Homeland Security.ILLEGAL ALIEN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER FOR THROWING MOLOTOV COCKTAIL AT OFFICERS IN LA RIOTS: DHS"Emiliano Garduno-Galvez is a criminal illegal alien from Mexico who threatened the lives of federal law enforcement officers by attacking them with a Molotov cocktail during the violent riots inLos Angeles," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin previously said in a statement. "ICE arrested Garduno-Galvez, and he is now being charged with attempted murder. These are the types of criminal illegal aliens that rioters are fighting to protect."The L.A. District Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Fox News Digital's Audrey Conklin contributed to this report.

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., blasted his own party's more progressive wing while responding to protesters who booed his name during the "No Kings Day" rally in Philadelphia."I'm not sure why Democrats would boo a fellow Democrat, but that's their prerogative," he told "America's Newsroom" Tuesday.The swing state Democrat, who has broken with his party on a number of issues in the past, went on to criticize many of his fellow party members' ire towards last weekend's military parade organized to commemorate 250 years of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C.SEN. JOHN FETTERMAN SUPPORTS TRUMP'S MILITARY PARADES, CALLS ON AMERICANS TO CELEBRATE REGARDLESS OF POLITICS"There was no goose-stepping, and first of all, stop ever comparing anyone, anything, to the Nazis and those kinds of things. That's crazy," he said."And now remember, that's our soldiers. This is not an occupying force, and this is the 250th anniversary of the Army. I'm not sure why it's outrageous to have a parade to celebrate the Army. That's not anything extreme. It's celebrating a quarter of a millennia of the American Army. I don't understand why that's controversial."FETTERMAN DEFIES 'PUNITIVE' PUNISHMENT FOR BREAKING WITH DEMOCRATIC PARTY DURING BIPARTISAN DISCUSSIONFetterman also doubled down on his "unapologetic" support for Israel in its tussle with Iran, breaking with some on the left, like Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who introduced the "No War Against Iran Act" to block U.S. military action without congressional approval.Fetterman, warning that Iran has "nuclear ambitions" and that the U.S. cannot allow the terrorism-sponsoring nation to acquire a bomb, plans to "vote that down.""I am always going to stand with Israel through this," he said."Now, if I am an outlier and Democratic, I guess perhaps [I am]. I am unapologetically very pro-Israel. [Iran has] Hamas and Hezbollah, so now let's hold them accountable for this."Fetterman also broke ranks by saying he "absolutely" supports efforts to remove criminal illegal immigrants from communities in larger cities he represents."Absolutely target the criminals that are here illegally and deport them No one should be here illegally if they have a criminal record or are engaging in criminal behavior," he said.He added the caveat that otherwise law-abiding "hardworking migrants" should not be targeted.

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(NewsNation) Just days after President Trump's administration put a pause on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raiding farms and hotel workers, federal officials have reversed the decision.The Department of Homeland Security says agents are targeting those specific workplaces once again for deportation efforts, according to a report. The decision comes as Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff and the architect of Trump's immigration policy, is pushing ICE to make 3,000 daily arrests in order to increase deportation numbers.Last week, Trump said business owners in farming and hospitality were warning that immigration raids were taking away longtime workers. He hinted at changes to enforcement. That drew the attention of even his biggest supporters, like Meriweather Farms in Wyoming.100% didnt show up to work due to raids, farmer says"Just wanted to reiterate we only hire US citizens on our farm and in our meat packing plant," Meriweather Farms posted in part on X. "Most small operations like ours rely on family members, hire locals or, on the rare occasion, use legal and seasonal Visa programs. The recent order released by the Department of Homeland Security regarding ICE raids will only benefit the Big Packers and Big Ag, who exploit illegal labor."Senior ICE official Tatum King wrote to regional leaders earlier this week to halt investigations into the agricultural industry, including meatpacking plants, and also restaurants and hotels, unless they involve serious offenses such as human trafficking, money laundering and drug smuggling.King also told agents to avoid arresting noncriminal collaterals, or undocumented people who have not taken part in those illegal activities.Along with the reversal of the raiding of farms and hotels, ICE has launched a massive expansion of detention space. The agency has added more than 10,000 new beds nationwide to hold migrants through fast-tracked federal contracts. Many of them were awarded without competitive bidding.Trump directs ICE to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run citiesIn addition, ICE has also reopened shuttered prisons in Leavenworth, Kansas; Newark, New Jersey; California City, California; and Dilley, Texas, bringing online over 10,000 new detention beds through fast-tracked federal contracts, many awarded without competitive bidding.Back in December 2024, Tom Homan, now Trump's declared "border czar," said the administration would need at least 100,000 detention beds and a major increase in ICE agents to carry out the president's immigration crackdown. That plan is now taking shape, starting with one of the largest reopened facilities in Leavenworth, Kansas. The prison adds more than 1,000 beds and was previously described by a federal judge as "an absolute hellhole."US may lose more immigrants than it gains in 2025: ReportThe new deal is worth over $4 million a month to CoreCivic, the company running the site.Leavenworth has long been associated with incarceration it's home to one of the country's most infamous federal prisons, which once held Al Capone and Machine Gun KellyJust yesterday, the U.S. Border Patrol said it's taking the lead on deportation efforts from DHS in Los Angeles. Statistics showed the agency was averaging about 1,600 apprehensions per day, which in part led to the change.

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(NewsNation) Authorities in Los Angeles are announcing additional charges being filed in connection with immigration protests in the city.Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is holding a press conference to announce the charges, which follow a week of protests.The protests were sparked by unannounced immigration enforcement raids in the city. The Los Angeles Police Department initially handled the protests, along with other authorities, but President Donald Trump intervened.Homeland Security reverses order on ICE raids of farms, hotelsTrump federalized the state's National Guard against the wishes of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and also deployed Marines to the city. Los Angeles officials have maintained that the protests were peaceful until the White House intervened. A curfew was instituted for the downtown area after the LAPD declared an unlawful assembly on June 10 and protesters shut down part of the freeway.Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recently reduced the curfew for downtown LA after tensions eased, with the new curfew running from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. On Saturday, more than 30,000 people demonstrated in LA in peaceful protests that were part of a nationwide effort, with millions taking part in anti-Trump demonstrations across the globe.

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JetBlue is implementing a slew of cost-cutting measures, including axing some flights, as economic uncertainty has lowered consumer confidence and subsequently dampened consumer demand.CEO Joanna Geraghty told staff in an internal note on Monday that it's "unlikely" that the company will reach a break-even operating margin as it had hoped after years of financial strain."Were hopeful demand and bookings will rebound, but even a recovery wont fully offset the ground we've lost this year and our path back to profitability will take longer than wed hoped," Geraghty, who took the helm in 2024, said in the note, adding that the airline is still relying on borrowed cash to keep the operation running.Geraghty, who previously served as president of the airline, was tapped to turn around the company, which had been in a precarious situation for years due to challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic that hobbled the industry.UNITED AND JETBLUE UNVEIL PARTNERSHIP WITH CROSS-AIRLINE PERKSJetBlue hasn't posted an annual profitability since the onset of the pandemic, with the carrier enduring a $1.4 billion loss in 2020. In 2024, its $3.8 billion merger with Spirit Airlines was rejected by a federal judge on the grounds that it would hurt competition for low-cost air travel tickets.To rein in spending and preserve cash in the near term, Geraghty said the airline will continue to reduce flying capacity to match weaker demand, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and in markets where it operates multiple flights for one route.However, the airline said the majority of these reductions are already reflected in the airline's current operating schedule. Meanwhile, the carrier is already looking to "wind down underperforming routes" and shift flying to more profitable routes. The carrier is expected to announce those changes over the next few weeks.JetBlue is also pausing plans to restyle some of its in-service A320 classics and will instead park them at the end of the summer due to the reduced flying. Six of the 10 planes the last in the older configuration are still on track to be restyled early next year.AMERICAN AIRLINES SUES JETBLUE AFTER PARTNERSHIP TALKS COLLAPSEAside from its service, the company is also trying to boost efficiency among its leadership by combining or restructuring certain roles. The carrier said it is also reducing some optional in-person and non-operational virtual training programs at its Long Island City support center in New York City.The carrier plans to issue an updated travel and expense policy this week aimed at reducing certain travel costs. It's also asking teams across the organization "to closely scrutinize and reduce business travel spending." It also implemented budget reductions at support centers and is assessing hiring, business partner spending and other purchased services.Despite the cost-cutting changes, Geraghty said the company is still investing in specific areas of its operation, including compensation reviews for frontline crew members, merit increases at the support center, and programs like JetBlue Scholars. The company said it will also still hire for key frontline roles and strategic support center positions.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREIt's still moving forward with plans to launch its first-ever domestic first class, which is still in development.