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How to Brine a Turkey This video shows, step-by-step, how to wet- or dry-brine a turkey. Either method will give you the juiciest possible bird. |
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Sweet Potato Casserole Learn tricks for making the yummiest version of this classic Thanksgiving treat. (Of course, it includes a stick of butter!) |
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CUSTOMER ALERT
CUSTOMER ALERT
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Some scammers just don’t quit. They find out you’ve been the victim of a previous scam and that you’re eligible to receive money from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Their next move? Try to hit you with another scam!
According to the FTC itself, these criminals target people who lost money to tech support scams and contact them claiming to be from the FTC’s refund department. They may even use the real names of FTC employees. They insist they can help you if you pay them, give them personal information, or allow them access to your computer. Don’t fall for it! To avoid the scam, always check the Recent FTC Cases Resulting in Refunds webpage to be sure the case is valid. Rather than working with the person who contacts you, use the contact phone number on this list. If you receive a refund check or claim from the FTC, check it against the list. If anyone asks for money, personal information, or access to your computer, don’t grant it. Finally, be sure to report such activity to the actual FTC. If you’ve already fallen for it, contact the FTC to start a new complaint. Immediately change passwords for your important financial accounts. Carefully monitor your finances and credit to be sure any information you might have given away isn’t being used against you. If you pay a scammer, check with the entity you used to pay them, as they might be able to help you retract the payment. |
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SITES OF THE MONTH
SITES OF THE MONTH
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Brady House Renovation Check out photos, videos, and walk-throughs of HGTV’s renovation of the beloved Brady home. Learn more… |
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Travel Smart Before you embark on this season’s travels, get expert advice for packing, planning, and more. Learn more… |
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NerdWallet Let the money nerds answer all your questions about credit cards, loans, and savings accounts. Learn more… |
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MUST SEE VIDEOS
MUST SEE VIDEOS
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Time-Lapse Beard Growth A man documents going from zero facial hair to a long, flowing beard as he and his wife spend 2.5 years traveling the globe. |
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Simone Biles Makes History Yet Again Gymnastics star Simone Biles makes her amazing floor routine feats, including the first landed triple double, look easy. |
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FAQ/TUTORIAL
FAQ/TUTORIAL
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Question:
I’ve heard the term “deepfake videos” in the news lately. What are they? How and why are they made?
Answer: A deepfake is a technique for human image synthesis based on artificial intelligence. By using this technique, creators can show real people in videos doing and saying things they never did. Deepfake videos are designed to intentionally mislead people. While they can be used for entertainment and satire on TV and social media (where it’s usually identified as such), deepfakes are more often produced by people with an ax to grind, an agenda to promote, or an urge to troll. They’re created by using two competing AI systems — one is called the generator and the other is called the discriminator. Basically, the generator creates a fake video clip and then asks the discriminator to determine whether the clip is real or fake. Each time the discriminator accurately identifies a video clip as being fake, it gives the generator a clue about what not to do when creating the next clip. Spotting a deepfake video can be challenging, but watch for the following characteristics:
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