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Watch a lot without spending a dime, courtesy of Tubi, Roku TV, Xumo TV, and other great options. Was YouTube TV’s recent price increase the straw that broke the camel’s back for you? When does the cost of streaming TV stop going up? When?!!

The new year could usher in new AI iterations, far beyond generative artificial intelligence. Over the past two years, generative AI has dominated tech conversations and media headlines. Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, and Sora captured imaginations with their ability to create text, images, and videos, sparking both excitement and ethical debates.

Dr. Michael Roizen shared some bare minimum things you can do to live longer, including playing games for brain health and taking a multivitamin. Dr. Michael Roizen/GettyDr. Michael Roizen is a longevity expert who claims to have reversed his age by 20 years. There are a few bare minimum things you can do to live longer, he said.

Universal basic income provides recurring cash payments to everyone with no strings attached. Wong Yu LiangThe top researcher for a major study on guaranteed basic income says the findings are "nuanced."The study, backed by Sam Altman, gave $1,000 a month to 1,000 low-income participants. Elizabeth Rhodes says while the study showed benefits, it's not a quick fix for economic insecurity.

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.

AP Photo/G-Jun YamThe Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $1 billion ahead of a Christmas Eve drawing. If someone wins on Tuesday, they will score the seventh-largest prize in the game's history. The lump sum cash option is about $448.8 million, according to the Mega Millions website. One lucky lotto player could wake up to a billion-dollar Christmas morning this year.