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For a wedding with a reported 1,000-person guest list, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s alleged Madison Square Garden celebration still appears to have a velvet rope.

The reported wedding has become a full-blown spectacle in the middle of sweltering-hot Manhattan, with fans, photographers, and celebrity-watchers all trying to figure out who will actually make it inside the Garden. But the more revealing question might be who will not.

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While plenty of A-listers are reportedly gearing up for the alleged big night, there is also a pretty long list of people who appear set to watch the wedding content on Instagram like the rest of us.

Keep reading for the reported, rumored, and heavily speculated names we do not expect to see inside the Garden tomorrow night.

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Despite weeks of speculation, Prince William and Kate Middleton will not be attending Swift and Kelce’s wedding. A People report ended chatter that the Prince and Princess of Wales would be in attendance after William jokingly said he was "hoping" there might be an invitation during a May appearance on the British radio show Heart Breakfast.

William has known Swift for years, famously joined her and Jon Bon Jovi onstage in 2013, and later took Prince George and Princess Charlotte to the Eras Tour in London, where the royal family posed backstage with Swift and Kelce.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Blake Lively has been one of the most-discussed possible absences from the wedding because, for years, she was one of Swift’s most visible close friends. Lively directed Swift’s "I Bet You Think About Me" music video, Swift used the names of Lively and Ryan Reynolds' children in "Betty" and other songs, and the couple was regularly part of Swift's public friend circle, from New York outings to the 2024 Super Bowl suite where Swift cheered on Kelce.

The reported strain stems from Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni over It Ends With Us, which pulled Swift into the surrounding drama even though she was not part of the film.

As the dispute unfolded, reports said Swift had been referenced in court filings and text messages, and Baldoni’s side accused Lively of using her friendship with Swift as leverage during conversations about the movie. Swift’s rep denied that she had any involvement with It Ends With Us beyond licensing “My Tears Ricochet” for the soundtrack, but the damage appeared to be done.

Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry

Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Sperry, are also reportedly not on the guest list. Sources close to the couple claim they were not invited, despite their once-close ties to Swift and Kelce, which allegedly ended due to the drama between Swift and Lively, and that Sperry did not want to be involved.

Sperry and Teller were seen with Swift during the early days of her relationship with Kelce, including at the 2024 Super Bowl. Teller also later appeared on Travis and Jason Kelce's New Heights podcast, where he referred to Travis as his "brother." Doesn't seem like it anymore.

Karlie Kloss

Karlie Kloss is another name with a long history in Swiftie lore. She and Swift were once inseparable during the 1989 era, appearing together at events, on social media, and even on a joint Vogue cover. Then, over time, public sightings slowed, and fan theories took over.

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The widely discussed fracture has often been linked to Scooter Braun, who acquired Swift's Big Machine master recordings in 2019, sparking one of the most public disputes of Swift's career. Kloss' 2018 wedding to Joshua Kushner became part of the speculation because Braun was reportedly a guest, and Swift did not attend.

Kloss' wedding status, however, is messy. Some outlets have reported she is not invited, while TMZ suggested the opposite. Given that she sat GA at the Eras Tour, I'm going to go with the former.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

This choice isn't a surprise. Kardashian and Swift's history goes back to the 2016 fallout over Kanye West's song "Famous," after West claimed Swift had approved lyrics about her, and Kardashian released edited clips of a phone call between West and Swift. A fuller version of the call later leaked in 2020, which supported Swift's claim that she had not been told about the most offensive lyric.

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That feud became one of the defining celebrity conflicts of Swift's Reputation era, complete with snake emojis, public backlash, and years of fan analysis. Taylor even has a song called "thanK you IMee" with the letters "KIM" capitalized. Real subtle.

Scooter Braun

Scooter Braun is also widely presumed to be nowhere near the guest list. The reason is obvious: Swift's long-running masters dispute began after Braun's Ithaca Holdings acquired Big Machine Label Group in 2019, giving him control of the master recordings for Swift's first six albums. Swift publicly criticized the deal, and the dispute eventually became a major artist-rights story as Swift began rerecording her old albums.

So yes, Braun's absence would be expected.

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Calvin Harris, Swift's ex-boyfriend, has also been named in some rumored "not invited" lists. The history there is less dramatic than Kardashian-West, but it did get messy in 2016 after Swift's team confirmed she had co-written Harris and Rihanna’s hit "This Is What You Came For" under the pseudonym Nils Sjöberg. Harris responded in a series of tweets, including one accusing Swift's team of trying to make him look bad after their breakup. At least we got a really good song out of it.

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John Mayer is another ex who is most likely far, far away from the Garden on July 3. Mayer dated Swift when he was 32, and she was 19. Following their breakup, Swift released "Dear John," which fans have long believed is about Mayer. Mayer even told Rolling Stone that the song made him feel "really humiliated" and called it "cheap songwriting."

That "cheap songwriting" was inducted into the Songwriter Hall of Fame, but I digress.

Charli XCX

Speaking of artists believed to have been called out on The Life of a Showgirl, Charli XCX is also rumored not to be in attendance. Rumors of a feud between the two began after Charli released "Sympathy Is a Knife" on Brat, which some listeners interpreted as a dig at Swift. Swift then appeared to respond with "Actually Romantic," a song fans believe is about Charli and includes the pointed line: "I heard you call me boring Barbie when the coke's got you brave."

Charli is also engaged to George Daniel, the drummer for The 1975 — the same band fronted by Matty Healy, whom Swift briefly dated in 2023 and wrote an entire album about in 2024.

Kayla Nicole

Kayla Nicole, Kelce's ex-girlfriend, is another snub that is not especially surprising. Nicole dated Kelce on and off for about five years before they split in 2022. In Oct. 2023, shortly after Kelce and Swift's relationship became public, Nicole told People that she had unfollowed Brittany and Patrick Mahomes on Instagram because she needed to "protect" herself, while emphasizing that she still had love for her Kansas City circle.

After Kelce and Swift announced their engagement in Aug. 2025, Nicole posted about choosing "joy" on Instagram Stories. More recently, in February 2026, she reflected on her last serious relationship during a TikTok Live and described the breakup as potentially a "right person, wrong time" situation.

Most weddings do not include the bride or groom’s exes unless everyone involved has reached an unusually high level of emotional maturity, so Nicole's absence would not be particularly shocking. Well, besides Harry Styles, of course, who will likely be there with his fiancée, Zoë Kravitz. Now that's called growth.

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're an old soul.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for July 3, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Good vibes

• Green: Old sayings

• Blue: Bad vibes

• Purple: One letter

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Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Positive feelings

• Green: Retro expressions of approval

• Blue: Bad things to give someone

• Purple: What things pronounced "T" might refer to

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Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #1118 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Positive feelings: BLISS, FELICITY, HAPPINESS, WARM FUZZIES

• Retro expressions of approval: COOL BEANS, FAR OUT, GROOVY, RIGHT ON

• Bad things to give someone: COLD SHOULDER, DIRTY LOOK, HARD TIME, RUNAROUND

• What things pronounced "T" might refer to: GOLF ACCESSORY, GOSSIP, HOT DRINK, SHIRT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're stuck in your ways.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, 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. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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The words are related to strength.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe being unshakable.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Not Budging.

NYT Strands word list for July 3

• Obstinate

• Willful

• Headstrong

• Firm

• Not Budging

• Stubborn

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a runner.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for July 3, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Track and field accessory.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter B.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

BATON

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Time goes by so slowly when you're waiting for the queen of late arrivals, Madonna, in a steamy London club space on a Thursday night. But it's Mother. You wait.

Following a Times Square takeover with Grindr to kick off Pride Month, the queen of pop once again linked up with the GBTQ dating app to launch her new album, Confessions II. The official sequel to her 2005 record Confessions On A Dance Floor, the album is out today, with Madonna showcasing tracks to a buzzing, buff, and beautiful crowd of Grindr guests on Thursday.

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Thousands excitedly queued down the street outside Magazine in Greenwich, as a colossal pair of inflatable legs akimbo, clad in laced up pink boots, towered over the Thames, cheekily serving as the literal entrance to the listening party venue.

My iPhone 12's shittiness actually captures the steam well. Credit: Shannon Connellan / Mashable

Punters and celebs alike stepped through the giant vulva door, from Kate Moss to Daisy Edgar Jones, phones up. Decked out in thick plastic strips, pink lasers, and industrial steel, the venue's air felt thick with sweat, anticipation, and the collective knowledge we'd be in for a late one. And hope, that Madonna would actually be there (reader, she was).

Credit: Grindr Credit: Grindr

It's a major branding moment for an ongoing partnership between Grindr and Warner Records. As Wired's account of the Times Square event, which was livestreamed within the Grindr app in a first-of-its-kind online moment, says, "For Grindr users, the advertising for Madonna’s 15th album has been hard to miss." The campaign has seen the Grindr app brimming with Madonna features, including a pink icon geolocating the artist in the grid of nearby users, original interviews, exclusive vinyl preorders, and the ability to save Madonna's albums as kink tags. At the London party, Grindr's unmistakable mask logo was everywhere, from the bathroom tiles to wall projections.

Credit: Grindr

Arriving on the stage just after midnight (we expect it), following banger sets from Horse Meat Disco and Jodie Harsh, a pink-gloved and pink-bustiered Madonna happily shared the stage with producer Stuart Price and Honey Dijon for just under an hour. The iconic artist, now 67 and brimming with more energy than ever, sang over selections from her fifteenth studio album, including singles "I Feel So Free," Sabrina Carpenter duet "Bring Your Love," and "Love Sensation." (Flashing warning for the below video, friends.)

A dutiful sea of phone screens rose and receded with every new song, the inevitable moment-capturing a must in such a coveted event, especially when Madonna dropped into her 2005 Confessions On A Dance Floor smash hit "Hung Up."

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Though a promo event, the sense of community within the Confessions II party was undeniable, an adoring audience of LGBTQ+ fans celebrating an artist synonymous with genuine love and advocacy for the queer community.

And while it took me 200 years to get home, Mother's always worth it.

In 1976, as the country marked its bicentennial, Chevrolet built an entire ad campaign around a simple visual: nothing says American summer like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and a new Chevy.

You don't really need to speak Spanish to understand everything Penélope Cruz says during her Hot Ones episode. Context and body language are more than enough.

In the clip above The Invite star sits down opposite Sean Evans to take on increasingly spicy wings, while answering questions about everything from her new movie to her favorite European meals.

The highlight? Frantic ice cream consumption.

Your 3D printer proudly advertises a maximum print speed, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should actually use it. When print quality, durability, and printer longevity are your priorities, speed takes a backseat.

Excel can do much more than crunch numbers. If you've got some spare time this weekend, why not explore its creative side? From interactive 3D maps to custom image charts and heat maps, these three projects will help you create visuals that are as useful as they are impressive.

If you carry an older ArkFeld, the iUltra, or a tiny I1R 2 Pro, you know why OLIGHT is one of the best. There's a reason people call them the "Apple of flashlights," and the new OLIGHT ArkPro Ultra is no exception. It has a floodlight, spotlight, UV, and a laser, and is a better, brighter, do-it-all flashlight I can easily recommend.

Remember when Meta laid off 8,000 people in May, citing an AI push, and moved another 7,000 employees into AI-focused roles? At the time, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said (in an internal memo) that “AI is the most consequential technology of our lifetimes," and that "the companies that lead the way will define the next generation.“

Well, it appears one company that "led the way" is having second thoughts.

In an internal town hall on Thursday, examined by Reuters, Zuckerberg admitted that AI agents had not progressed as quickly as he had expected.

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Additionally, according to the report, the CEO said that Meta's AI-related restructuring wasn't as "clean" as it could have been, and that Meta execs miscalculated the timing of the changes. Apparently some of the "top people" at Meta were worried, early this year, that Meta isn't adapting to the new, AI-driven world fast enough.

Hopefully there were some humans listening to him in that town hall.

Meta's actions resulted in a company-wide backlash over AI-related employee tracking, as well as reported low employee morale, which Meta addressed with snacks, among other measures.

Meta isn't exactly changing course, though. Zuckerberg reportedly expects more significant benefits from its AI investments within the next three to six months. We've got snacks over here, and we're waiting.

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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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, July 3, 2026:

AcrossTop of an org. chart

• The answer is CEO.

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Terse way of saying "I'd like to speak with you"

• The answer is A word.

Grouping of musical notes

• The answer is Chord.

Roll on a pool chair

• The answer is Towel.

Like one's feet after a beach day

• The answer is Sandy.

DownJointly manage

• The answer is Co-own.

Made a mistake

• The answer is Erred.

In a strange way

• The answer is Oddly.

___ of the Apostles (Bible book)

• The answer is Acts.

"Mind blown!"

• The answer is Whoa.

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Apple TV has made the entire Austrian Grand Prix race weekend available for free to viewers in the U.S., with live coverage June 26–28.

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This season of F1 is unlike any other. Every season of F1 has a number of fascinating storylines to follow, but due to a major set of regulation changes, there's so much uncertainty right now. And uncertainty can lead to exciting racing.

Lando Norris secured an incredible title victory on the final day of last season. Now the pressure is on McLaren to defend that title against a long list of talented drivers and motivated teams. The likes of George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, and Lewis Hamilton are all challenging for race wins this season. Mercedes look like the team to beat this season, but Ferrari are not far behind.

If you are interested in watching F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is F1?

Formula One (F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars. A season consists of a series of races (Grands Prix) that take place in multiple countries and continents on either purpose-built circuits or closed public roads.

Lando Norris is the defending champion. McLaren won the Constructors Championship in 2025.

When is F1 in 2026?

The 2026 F1 season is the 77th edition of the championship. This year's championship features 24 Grands Prix events held all over the world between March and December:

1. Australian Grand Prix — March 8

2. Chinese Grand Prix — March 15

3. Japanese Grand Prix — March 29

4. Miami Grand Prix — May 3

5. Canadian Grand Prix — May 24

6. Monaco Grand Prix — June 7

7. Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix — June 14

8. Austrian Grand Prix — June 28

9. British Grand Prix — July 5

10. Belgian Grand Prix — July 19

11. Hungarian Grand Prix — July 26

12. Dutch Grand Prix — Aug. 23

13. Italian Grand Prix — Sept. 6

14. Spanish Grand Prix — Sept. 13

15. Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Sept. 26

16. Singapore Grand Prix — Oct. 11

17. United States Grand Prix — Oct. 25

18. Mexico City Grand Prix — Nov. 1

19. São Paulo Grand Prix — Nov. 8

20. Las Vegas Grand Prix — Nov. 21

21. Qatar Grand Prix — Nov. 29

22. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Dec. 6

It's important to note that these dates are only for race days. The Chinese, Miami, Canadian, British, Dutch, and Singapore GPs will host a sprint race.

How to watch F1 for free

For the first time, Apple TV has made an entire F1 race weekend available for free to viewers in the U.S., with live coverage of the Austrian Grand Prix from June 26–28. Fans can watch every session live on Apple TV — including practice, qualifying, and Sunday’s Grand Prix — with no subscription required.

In the U.S., F1 is now exclusive to Apple TV. If you want access to the whole season, an Apple TV subscription costs $12.99 per month or $99 per year.

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It's worth noting that the best Apple TV free-trial offer comes with purchases of new Apple devices. New subscribers can get three months of Apple TV for free after purchasing any eligible Apple product, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, or Apple TVs. This special offer goes live for 90 days after the new device is activated — that's a good chunk of the season.

Tech product names tend to get clunkier over time. The Tesla Model Y, one of the four original "S3XY" models, has now gotten another variant in the U.S., and while it's the company's most important model in a while, the full name doesn't actually roll of the tongue: Tesla Model Y L.

In fact, the full model name of the only available variant right now is the Tesla Model Y L Premium Launch Series.

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Not-particularly-sexy naming aside, the Model Y L is a longer variant of the Model Y with a three-row, six-seat configuration, making it the optimal choice for larger families (now that the Tesla Model X has been sunsetted).

The car is not new; it's been available in China for about a year, and it was later expanded to several other markets, including Australia and New Zealand. And yes, a seven-seat variant of the Model Y does already exist in the U.S. But this is still a huge deal for anyone in America shopping for a truly larger Tesla, as the new Model Y has a roughly six-inch longer wheelbase, and about seven more inches in overall length than the regular Model Y.

Three rows, captain's seats with powered armrests in the second row. Credit: Tesla

Alas, it also comes with a significantly higher price, starting at $61,990, a full $4,000 more than the Model Y Performance.

For the price, you get dual motors, 325 miles of range, and 4.4 seconds from 0-60mph, and a total of 89 cubic feet of cargo space.

The amenities include first row heated and ventilates sport seats, second-row heated and ventilated seats with powered armrests, an eight-inch second-row touch screen, and an 18-speaker audio configuration. The Launch Series trim brings a few additional, mostly visual perks, including Launch Series badging, fancy floor mats, and puddle light.

The third row appears to be a lot roomier than the one in the seven-seater Model Y. Credit: Tesla

The rest is mostly a combo of what you get in the Premium and Performance version, with some minor differences; for example, the Model Y L is the only one that gets the choice of Zen Grey interior (replacing Black and White Premium interior that's available on the other models).

Is it a good deal? It's tough to tell: If you really want a Tesla and you need six seats, it's the only version out there. For another three-row electric car, you'll have to look at other brands, or perhaps wait until Tesla starts offering the regular, non-Launch Series version, which will probably be a little cheaper.

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To find the best budget tablets, we kept all the models under $500. Our favorite tablet for most people, the Apple iPad Air, is $529, so unfortunately, we can't include it in this list. However, you don't need to spend nearly that much for a solid tablet, and there's even another great cheap iPad that made the cut.

For budget tablets, we didn't expect them to navigate the same tasks as a premium tablet like an iPad Pro or Samsung Galaxy S11. What we did want them to do was be a quality tablet for streaming, gaming, browsing the internet, and reading. Luckily, I found four great models from iOS to Android, all under $500, that won't waste your money.

Millions of stars, smears of dust, and even background galaxies pack this image, the first major Milky Way view from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in northern Chile. 

The picture, fittingly dubbed Ocean of Stars, marks the beginning of Rubin's 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time. It's a preview of what the observatory's Simonyi Survey Telescope will do over the next decade: snap the same crowded star fields every few nights so astronomers can play one epic game of Spot the Difference. 

Together those space images will form a detailed timelapse video of the visible southern sky. 

"It's taken 20 years of hard science, engineering, and more to get to the point where we can call 'action' as we start rolling on this blockbuster movie of the universe," said Phil Marshall, deputy director of Rubin's operations, in a statement. "Millions of alerts in just the last couple of months show that Rubin is up and running as a discovery machine."

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By "alerts," Marshall is referring to the roughly 7 million notifications the observatory sends out about things that have changed in the sky each night. Those messages flood alert brokers — systems programmed to sort and classify the information for scientists. 

Rubin, built by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy, stands on Cerro Pachón, a desert peak high in the Chilean Andes, where the air is clear, dry, and steady. It takes its name from astronomer Vera Rubin, whose work revealed some of the first strong evidence for "dark matter" — an invisible, abundant substance in space that does not give off or interact with light.

Each zoomed-in section of the Ocean of Stars image is a new window on the universe. Credit: NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory / NOIRLab / SLAC / AURA

Ocean of Stars points toward the constellation Lupus, close to the crowded plane of the Milky Way. When you zoom in, sharp points of color — blue, white, and red — emerge from the haze. Rubin's 3,200‑megapixel camera, the largest on Earth, uses six filters to capture these different shades of light. 

Bluer stars tend to be hotter, heavier, and younger. Redder stars are usually cooler, lighter, and older. By reading those colors across images like this one, astronomers can estimate when different parts of the Milky Way formed.

The scale is positively enormous. Rubin will create a new, detailed image every 40 seconds. Over the course of the survey, it'll probably lay its eye on 17 billion Milky Way stars. Each night, Rubin will collect about 10 terabytes of data — roughly as much as you can store on 10 high‑capacity smartphones.

Many of those sit in jammed regions like the one featured in Ocean of Stars, where older telescopes have either failed or struggled to separate one star from the next. Rubin's sharp vision and image processing mean scientists can tease out faint light and turn what once looked like a haze into a clean star‑by‑star census.

The Rubin Observatory's star field reveals countless background galaxies, including this one at the center of this cropped section. Credit: NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory / NOIRLab / SLAC / AURA

And this is just one frame. Rubin will revisit each patch roughly 800 times throughout the survey. Scientists expect to see stars pulse, dim, or drift; catch new supernova explosions as they flare;  and trace the comings and goings of asteroids.

For now, Ocean of Stars is an excuse to literally stare off into space. The observatory has released a navigation tool that will help you get lost in the detail. 

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Welcome to the long 4th of July weekend. If you're heading to the campground, we're keeping our fingers crossed for you that the weather cooperates. But if you'll be sticking close to home, it's a great weekend to focus on home improvements. Clearing that list over the weekend means you can take back the remaining summer weekends for barbecues, lake swimming, or gaming inside if it's too hot.

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Just in time for the long holiday weekend, the Lowe's 4th of July sale is loaded with great discounts on everything from cordless power tools to portable air conditioners. These are the best deals to snag during Lowe's 4th of July sale.

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With six tools, a soft case, two batteries, and a charger, the Craftsman V20 20-volt power tool combo kit is an excellent buy for any home. Even better, it's on sale for $199, which is a savings of $150 compared to the normal price of $349. Tools include a drill/driver, impact driver, reciprocating saw, oscillating tool, circular saw, and a task light. Plus, Craftsman offers a three-year warranty.

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• Kobalt 24-volt 2-Tool Brushless Power Tool Combo Kit — $129 $229 (save $100)

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Save yourself the time and hassle of mowing the lawn by upgrading to the Mammotion Luba 2 robot lawn mower. It's on sale for $600 off during the Lowe's 4th of July sale. This model is designed to tackle lawns that measure between 0.5 and 1 acre, and it can cut at a length between 1 and 2.7 inches. The all-terrain wheels can handle an 80 percent slope, and the mower can manage up to 30 mowing zones.

Today's deal on the Mammotion Luba 2 comes with the robot mower, one extra set of blades, the charging station, and the RTX reference station for navigation.

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• Segway Navimow i206 Robot Lawn Mower — $849 $999 (save $150)

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The Blackstone 30-inch Culinary Omnivore Griddle is a treat for those who like to cook outdoors in the summer. The 30-inch griddle size means you can cook up to 50 pieces of bacon, 15 pancakes, or 22 burgers at once. Blackstone made this model with two independent heat zones, so you're able to cook two different dishes at once.

The cart-style design with four caster wheels and folding side shelves means it can easily tuck on the side of the deck when not in use.

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Long summer weekends are what we live for. Barbecues in the backyard, quality time with friends at the campground, and neighborhood gatherings are all highlights coming up during this long 4th of July weekend. Now that plans are set, it's time to figure out the logistics of making this the best 4th of July weekend yet.

While Amazon Prime Day ended last week, the retailer still has plenty of outdoor deals on offer for celebrating the 4th of July. From coolers to portable grills and waterproof speakers, Amazon is full of outdoor deals right now.

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I compiled a selection of my favorite outdoor gear that's on sale during Amazon's 4th of July sale.

Best grill deal Opens in a new window Credit: Cuisinart Cuisinart FlavorBoost 8-in-1 Outdoor Electric BBQ Grill $279 at Amazon
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Grilling outside is an unwritten law on 4th of July weekend. Make the task easy this year thanks to the Cuisinart FlavorBoost 8-in-1 Outdoor Electric BBQ Grill. Instead of hooking up the grill to a propane tank or messing around with charcoal briquettes, go with the convenience of electric cooking. The Cuisinart has eight cooking settings including grill, smoker, air fry, broil, roast, and more.

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• Cuisinart Grillster Portable Gas Grill — $118.26 $149.99 (save $31.73)

• Coleman RoadTrip 225 Portable Propane Grill — $209.99 $364.99 (save $155)

• Kamado Joe Joe Jr — $429.99 $499.99 (save $70)

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Ninja makes some of our favorite kitchen appliances like the party-worthy Ninja Slushi. But the brand also makes excellent coolers and the 50-quart Ninja FrostVault is on sale at Amazon for under $200 in time for the 4th of July. The built-in handles make for easy transportation, and the unique Dry Zone drawer means you have a separate storage area for items that would do best without getting soggy. Plus, the colorway options are excellent.

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• Stanley All Day Julienne Soft Cooler Bag — $69.99 $100 (save $30.01)

• Coleman Pro Heavy-Duty Hard Cooler (45 quart) — $125.99 $199.99 (save $74)

• YETI Hopper Flip 12 Portable Cooler — $200 $250 (save $50)

• RTIC Ultra-Light Hard Cooler (52 quart) — $206.10 $229 (save $22.90)

• Igloo Hard Cooler Polar & Party Bar Series (125 quart) — $219.99 $279.99 (save $60)

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A portable power station is ideal to pack on a camping trip, but they're also excellent for a day spent at the lake. Keep your phones charged up and the portable speaker alive with the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 while it's on sale at Amazon for $448.99. It comes with 1,070Wh of battery capacity, so there's plenty for a fun day or a weekend at the campground.

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• Bluetti Elite 10 Mini Portable Power Station — $112.99 $169 (save $56.01)

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Best outdoor speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 $229.95 at Amazon
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Bring big tunes to the party with the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 while it's on sale at Amazon for $229.95. JBL makes some of Mashable's favorite party speakers, and this model is especially portable. You'll get up to 15 hours of listening time, and it's IPX4 splash proof, so it's safe to pack along to the beach, lake, or the pool party.

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• JBL Charge 6 — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)

• JBL PartyBox 110 — $269.95 $349.95 (save $80)

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• Thermacell E-ZoneGuard Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller — $43.98 $54.99 (save $30)

• Solo Stove Mesa Torch (3 Pack) — $89.99 $119.99 (save $30)

• Coleman Oasis Instant Pop-Up Canopy Tent — $188.99 $279.99 (save $91)

• XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Projector Outdoor Collection — $636 $779(save $143)