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TL;DR: 7-Eleven and Hot Wheels are back with another exclusive collectible, this time a 2017 Nissan GT-R (R35). It's available now for $7.11 at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores, as well as online at 7Collection, while supplies last.

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If you're a Hot Wheels collector, your next stop might be 7-Eleven.

The retailer has teamed up with Mattel for a second year to release an exclusive Hot Wheels 2017 Nissan GT-R (R35). The limited-edition collectible is available now for $7.11 at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations, as well as online at 7Collection. Don't wait too long, though — it's only available while supplies last.

Credit: 7-Eleven / Hot Wheels Credit: 7-Eleven / Hot Wheels What makes this Hot Wheels exclusive so special?

This year's release spotlights the iconic 2017 Nissan GT-R (R35), one of Nissan's most recognizable performance cars. The 1:64-scale die-cast features a clean white finish with 7-Eleven branding on the hood and sides, giving the sports car a playful convenience-store makeover that's made for collectors.

The collectible is part of Hot Wheels' Silver Series, which means it comes with extra detailing compared to the brand's standard cars. It also arrives in exclusive 7-Eleven-themed packaging, making it just as display-worthy as the car itself.

If you miss out on the 2017 Nissan GT-R (R35), there's more on the way. 7-Eleven says an expanded collection of limited-edition merchandise will arrive soon.

Throughout Season 1 of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Paula Sanders (Tatiana Maslany) has been through hell. She's been scammed and arrested. She's shot a man and become embroiled in a criminal conspiracy. And through it all, she's been enduring a nasty custody battle with her ex, Carl (Jake Johnson), over her daughter, Hazel (Nola Wallace).

SEE ALSO: 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' review: The power of Tatiana Maslany makes this thriller a must-watch

That all comes to a head in Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed's Season 1 finale, which sees Paula and Carl officially go to court. Spoiler alert: Paula manages to keep custody of Hazel, but not before she's publicly chewed out for her transactions with cam boy Trevor (Brandon Flynn).

In a Say More interview with Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards, Maslany broke down the heated moment.

"Reading [the scene], I'm like, oh, Paula's in a situation where Carl would never be questioned for the affair he had, because his affair has landed him with a woman who has a lot of money and a good life," Maslany explained.

While Carl's affair has brought him stability, Paula's own sex life has "derailed" her, Maslany explained, putting her desires under the microscope.

"The impulse to seek out connection or sexual gratification — that's almost more on trial than anything else," Maslany said of the custody hearing. "It's a wonderful thing [for Paula] to be able to articulate, in sort of clumsy language, a retort to that, and that she doesn't just acquiesce [and say], 'Yes, I shouldn't have done that, and I'm bad, and I'll never do it again.'"

To hear more about Maslany's reaction to Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, and how she found the character of Paula, watch the full interview above.

All episodes of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed are now streaming on Apple TV.

The most dedicated movie fans with cash to splash can sometimes get their hands on real movie props, but even mass-produced replicas demand a premium. With a 3D printer and a bit of spare time, you can make your own.

Public transportation can feel intimidating, especially when you're visiting a new city, exploring more efficient routes for your daily commute, or simply trying to reach your office on time before rush hour swallows you up. Thankfully, Google Maps has many public transit-focused features that can make your journey feel hassle-free and strip the stress from navigating unfamiliar routes and locations. Here are four features that you should check out now.

I get it, Raspberry Pi prices have gone through the roof, and what was once a cheap little single-board computer you could buy on a whim is now practically an investment. But, what about the cheaper alternatives?

TL;DR: Chipotle is giving away 100,000 free entrées during the 2026 World Cup final on July 19. During the match’s second hydration break, fans can watch a video on Chipotle’s Instagram, grab the code revealed at the end, and text it to 888-222 for a chance to claim free food.

Chipotle is bringing some free food to the biggest football match of the summer.

During the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, the restaurant chain will give away 100,000 free entrée offers as part of this special giveaway.

The idea for this promotion comes from a long-running Chipotle fan joke. Some customers have been known to “accidentally” fill their complimentary water cups with lemonade at the drink station, and the restaurant has leaned into the joke on social media over the years.

“The best brand ideas start with a fan truth,” said Stephanie Perdue, Chipotle’s senior vice president of marketing.

How to get a free Chipotle entrée during the World Cup final

Getting the freebie is pretty simple:

1. Tune into the World Cup final on July 19

2. During the match’s second hydration break, head to Chipotle’s Instagram account (@Chipotle)

3. Watch the cup-shuffling game, where three identical Chipotle water cups move around the screen

4. Follow the cup hiding the lemonade and grab the code revealed at the end

5. Text the code to 888-222

The first 100,000 people to successfully text the code will receive a free entrée offer, valid on any regularly priced entrée (subject to availability) through July 24, 2026. The offer is available in the U.S. for fans 13 and older. Standard text and data rates may apply.

If you’re already watching the final, it’s worth keeping your phone nearby — your next Chipotle meal could be just a text away.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Display Box is on sale for $229.99 at Amazon, down from its $279.99 list price. 

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Pitch Black has only just landed in the Pokémon TCG, but Amazon has already made it so you can score a lower price-per-pack on its 36-pack display box. 

As of July 17, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Display Box has been slashed in price on Amazon to $235.48. That’s with a new $229.99 base price and $5.49 for shipping. You're getting a $44.51 discount from the usual $279.99 list price. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is indeed the lowest price we’ve ever seen.

It works out at roughly $6.54 per booster before tax, comfortably below the $7.08 per pack we saw in the preorder deal we covered earlier this week.

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Walmart has the Pitch Black Booster Display Box for $228.95 with free shipping, sold by Realgoodeal and fulfilled by Walmart. TCGplayer is cheaper still, with unopened listings starting at $189.99 plus $3.59 shipping — impressively undercutting the box’s $209.79 market price.

Inside the Pitch Black Booster Display Box, you’ll get 36 sealed booster packs, with 10 random trading cards from its total of over 115 in each. Among the 115+, you can find over 20 Trainer cards and more than 35 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations, with Mega Darkrai ex leading the expansion. 

There are plenty of pricey chase cards you can pull (or buy individually on TCGplayer) — including SIR Mega Darkrai ex, MHR Mega Darkrai ex, SIR Morpeko ex, and SIR Mega Zeraora ex — all with exceptional market prices up to just under $400. 

Most people worry about outsiders breaking into their home network, but few think about what the devices already inside their home can access. While your trusted devices talking to each other is usually harmless, smart TVs are a different story: many models collect viewing habits, run outdated software, and frankly have little reason to see everything else connected to your network.

SAVE OVER $10: As of July 17, the Lego Ideas Tuxedo Cat is on sale for $81.99 at Amazon. That's $18 off its full price of $99.99.

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If you've had your eyes on the adorable Lego Ideas Tuxedo Cat, but have been waiting for it to be discounted before buying, today is your lucky day. Amazon's dropped it to a 90-day low that's also incredibly close to its lowest-ever price.

As of July 17, you can scoop up this Lego set for $81.99 at Amazon. That saves you $18 compared to paying the full amount, which is a pretty nice deal on its own, but what makes it better is it's just a couple of dollars away from its lowest-ever Amazon price of $79.95. If it's one you've been hoping to get, now is as good a time as any to shop.

SEE ALSO: Lego is releasing the biggest Art Masterpiece ever: Everything you need to know about Gustav Klimt – The Kiss

It comes with 1,710 bricks that create an incredibly cute tuxedo cat, complete with yellow or blue eyes and different mouth pieces, depending on if you want to pose it with an open or closed mouth. And speaking of poses, the cat's head, ears, paws, and tail can all be rotated and adjusted, so you can find an adorable way to display it after you've finished building.

There's no telling how long this Lego set will be on sale, so be quick to score this deal on the Lego Ideas Tuxedo Cat at Amazon.

It's certainly not the only Lego set worth grabbing, though. If you want to see some of our favorite picks from this year, have a look at our breakdown of the best Lego sets of 2026 so far for more recommendations.

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Every time your system needs to know the IP address of a domain, it uses DNS. When contacting your DNS server, it sends the domain that you’re trying to access in plain text, for anyone in the middle to see. It also means responses can easily be spoofed, so there are clear risks involved.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Bundle is on sale for $54.95 at Amazon, down from its $58.49 typical price.

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Release days normally bump the prices of new Pokémon TCG expansions, but the launch of the Pitch Black Booster Bundle has already seen a price drop on Amazon. 

As of July 17, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Bundle is available at Amazon for $54.95. That's $3.54 off its typical price of $58.49, taking 6% off the six-pack box just as the new Mega Evolution expansion launches. Confirmed when checking price tracker camelcamelcamel, that’s the lowest price we’ve seen since the listing went live in May.

It also brings the bundle down to roughly $9.16 per booster pack before tax. That’s still above the lowest marketplace prices, but it is a much sharper Amazon deal than the $67.92 preorder we covered earlier this month. There are a few new listings at this price, but the one with the best delivery window is with third-party seller BetterShopping4You — getting it to you as soon as July 22 at the time of writing. This also includes Amazon’s 30-day refund or replacement window. 

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That said, TCGplayer remains cheaper overall. Unopened Pitch Black Booster Bundles start at $42.99 with shipping included, which is undercutting its market price of $47.12.

You’ll get six sealed titular Pitch Black booster packs. Each contains 10 trading cards, one Basic Energy card, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card, making this a straightforward middle ground between buying loose packs and spending much more on a 36-pack Booster Display Box. 

The most valuable chase cards you can pull are also available to buy individually on TCGplayer right now. You can find SIR Mega Darkrai ex, MHR Mega Darkrai ex, SIR Morpeko ex, and SIR Mega Zeraora ex — which are worth up to almost $400. 

TL;DR: The Withings BodyScan 2 is now available in the U.S. for $599.95. The smart health station tracks up to 60 health measurements, with results shown on its built-in HD handle display.

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Withings is giving its smart scale lineup a major upgrade. The company’s new BodyScan 2 smart health station is now available in the U.S., building on the original BodyScan with more detailed health insights, a redesigned HD handle display, and expanded tracking features focused on heart, metabolic, and body composition trends.

It can measure up to 60 biomarkers in as little as 90 seconds, including body composition, heart health insights, blood oxygen levels, and more. Results appear in real time on the built-in color display, and the device is also FSA/HSA eligible.

The BodyScan 2 offers two types of scans: a quick Daily Scan for everyday tracking and a deeper Longevity Scan for a more detailed weekly check-in. The Daily Scan takes about 30 seconds and tracks basics like weight, body fat, muscle mass, water levels, heart rate, and Vascular Age, which estimates how your blood vessels compare with typical aging patterns.

The Longevity Scan takes around 90 seconds and adds advanced insights, including a 6-lead ECG for heart rhythm tracking, Heart Age, blood oxygen levels (SpO₂), and a Nerve Response Score. These measurements are combined in the Withings app to help users spot changes in their health trends over time.

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Using a 13-frequency Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS) system, it can estimate fat and muscle levels across six different areas of the body, including your arms, legs, trunk, and core. The scale can also track blood pressure trends and blood oxygen levels, giving you more information to discuss with your healthcare provider.

Withings says the battery can last up to 15 months on a single charge. Each purchase also includes a one-month trial of Withings+, which unlocks extra features like advanced health scores, personalized insights, and an AI health assistant.

The Withings BodyScan 2 is available now in the U.S. for $599.95 from Withings.

Windows has a way of breaking in ways that feel almost personal. What makes these issues so draining isn't that the problems are complicated; it's that the built-in tools Microsoft gives you to fix them either don't work or don't even come close to addressing what's actually wrong. I started handing these problems to Claude instead, to see if it can do more than just free up space on your Windows PC. I was surprised at how good it was at finding a reasonable solution.

SAVE OVER $10: As of July 17, the Kodak Step Instant Smartphone Photo Printer is on sale for $67.99 at Amazon. That's $12 off its full price of $79.99.

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Capturing photos digitally may be the easiest way to do it while you're out and about, but there's something special about a physical photo you can actually hold. If you want a way to take some of your favorite digital captures from your phone's camera and turn then into physical copies, the Kodak Step Instant Smartphone Photo Printer can help you out.

Even better, the white model is on sale right now at Amazon.

As of July 17, the Kodak Step Instant Smartphone Photo Printer (in white) is on sale for $67.99 at Amazon. That's a $12 discount from its original list price, though this offer is only available for a limited time. In the top right corner, there's a bar that indicates what percentage of this deal has been claimed already. Once that's complete, the deal will disappear.

SEE ALSO: 16 summer hosting essentials that cost under $25 at Amazon

There's no need to worry about a complicated setup with this Kodak printer. It connects to any iOS or Android device through Bluetooth, allowing you to take your favorite digital pics and print them out on 2x3-inch sticky-backed photo paper. If you download the Kodak app, you can also create collages, add filters, borders, stickers, and more for a little extra customization.

The Kodak Step Instant also has a compact size that weighs less than a pound, so you can easily throw it in a bag to take with on your adventures this summer. And on top of that, it has a built-in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery that can print up to 25 photos on a full charge.

Be quick to save on the Kodak Step Instant Smartphone Photo Printer (in white) at Amazon.

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Big day for insider trading in the White House, with a staff teleprompter investigated for allegedly making nearly $100,000 betting on Donald Trump's speeches. Gabriel Perez is accused of using prediction market platform Kalshi to place bets on the words the president would use in his addresses.

The scandal headlined late night shows on Thursday, with Jimmy Kimmel Live! guest host Ike Barinholtz reacting to the news in his monologue.

"We learned today that the guy who operates Trump's teleprompter has reportedly made more than $100,000 betting on stuff that Trump would mention in his speeches, for which he clearly had inside information," said The Studio star.

"He's a regular Pete Rose Garden."

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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $89.99 at Amazon, down from its $119.99 list price.

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Pitch Black has officially launched as part of the Mega Evolution set, and the new Pokémon TCG expansion’s Elite Trainer Box has conveniently dropped to the lowest price we’ve ever seen. 

As of July 17, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is on sale at Amazon for $94.48. That’s a $30 drop from its $119.99 list price, plus $5.49 for shipping — leading to the lowest total we’ve seen this nine-pack box with the retailer so far, confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel. 

At the time of writing, delivery is set between July 24 and Aug. 7, so you should go for one of the slightly more expensive listings if you want yours by the end of the month at a guarantee.

Away from Amazon, TCGplayer has the lowest price altogether, with unopened boxes starting at $85.93 with shipping included, undercutting the Amazon total by $9.55 and landing below the ETB’s current $88.40 market price. Walmart is much closer, listing the Pitch Black ETB for as low as $89.79 through third-party sellers. 

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Packed inside are nine Pitch Black booster packs of trading cards, a full-art foil Zarude promo card, 65 sleeves, 40 Energy cards, a player’s guide, damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin-flip die, a plastic coin, storage dividers, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. 

For anyone aiming to pull the Pitch Black expansion’s most valuable Pokémon chase cards worth up to nearly $400, you can buy them individually on TCGplayer right now — including SIR Mega Darkrai ex, MHR Mega Darkrai ex, SIR Morpeko ex, and SIR Mega Zeraora ex.  

Seth Meyers took "A Closer Look" at Donald Trump's recent catapult-focused press comments on Thursday's Late Night, a longtime favourite topic of the president's.

That's despite what happened the last time Meyers responded to Trump's catapult fixation in 2025, when the president accused the host on social media of being the one who's catapult-obsessed — the ol' "I know you are but what am I" strategy.

"In case you're not familiar, this is a long-running obsession for Trump," said Meyers. "And I'm loath to even bring up his catapult obsession because the last time I did, the president posted on Truth Social that I, your beloved talk show host, 'talked endlessly about electric catapults on aircraft carriers.'"

SEE ALSO: Seth Meyers responds to Trump's targeted Truth Social rant about him

Nonetheless, Meyers unpacked Trump's latest rant about steam catapults on U.S. aircraft carriers, on Wednesday, during a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College. In particular, the host remarked on Trump's use of the word "catapulter" to describe a technician he talked to about the project.

"Is there actually a person with the job title catapulter, or did he just make that up?" said Meyers. "Because I could definitely see Trump saying, 'I want to meet the catapulter,' and everyone's like, 'Who?' and Trump's like, 'The catapulter, the guy who does the catapult,' and they say, 'What does he look like?' and Trump says, 'You got a long green body and a red head, and they call him The Very Hungry Catapulter. Very hungry. He's not done with the leaf."

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SAVE $50: As of July 17, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd Gen) are down to $249 at Amazon. That's $50 off their full price of $299.

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Our favorite comfy earbuds, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd Gen), are back to their Prime Day price at Amazon. If you've been hoping to snag them, now is a great opportunity while this limited-time offer is still available.

As of July 17, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are available to grab for $249, a $50 cut from their usual list price of $299. Plus, every available color is on sale at this price. Some models are even at their lowest-ever price, including white smoke and midnight violet.

SEE ALSO: Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2

We've certainly sung the praises of these earbuds. Alongside being our top earbud pick in our list of the best Bose headphones and earbuds, they're also among our favorite wireless earbuds overall as the most comfortable option.

Our review from Mashable's Bethany Allard called them "one of the best noise-cancelling earbuds available." She notes that sound quality is "really good" but ANC is where they really shine. Allard notes: "I found their noise cancellation to be even more seamless than that found on the first generation, where I occasionally dealt with some louder hissing, and occasionally even crackling noises (though I could've been using a faulty unit)."

If the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd Gen) have been on your radar, now is an excellent time to pick them up and save.

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, July 17, 2026:

AcrossSpanish question word

• The answer is Que.

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National Ice Cream Month and National Hot Dog Month

• The answer is July.

Battery life, informally

• The answer is Juice.

Poker buy-ins

• The answer is Antes.

Tie up, as a ship

• The answer is Moor.

DownOnly world capital that starts with "Q"

• The answer is Quito.

Painful sore

• The answer is Ulcer.

Snake ___ (dice roll)

• The answer is Eyes.

The daughter of Saturn, sister of Jupiter and mother to Mars, in Roman myth

• The answer is Juno.

Traffic snarl

• The answer is Jam.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.