Former President Donald Trump and eight other defendants accused of illegally trying to interfere in the 2020 election in Georgia on Friday submitted a formal application to appeal a judge’s ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case.
Trump and other defendants had tried to get Willis and her office tossed off the case, saying her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest. Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee earlier this month found that there was not a conflict of interest that should force Willis off the case but said that the prosecution was “encumbered by an appearance of impropriety.”
McAfee’s ruling said Willis could continue her prosecution if Wade left the case, and the special prosecutor resigned hours later. Lawyers for Trump and other defendants then asked McAfee to allow them to appeal his ruling to the Georgia Court of Appeals, and he granted that request.
The filing of an application with the appeals court is the next step in that process. The Court of Appeals has 45 days to decide whether it will take up the matter.
The allegations that Willis had improperly benefited from her romance with Wade upended the case for weeks. Intimate details of Willis and Wade’s personal lives were aired in court in mid-February, overshadowing the serious allegations in one of four criminal cases against the Republican former president. Trump and 18 others were indicted in August, accused of participating in a wide-ranging scheme to illegally try to overturn his narrow 2020 presidential election loss to President Biden in Georgia.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing at the Fulton County Courthouse on March 1, 2024, in Atlanta.
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The appeal application says McAfee was wrong not to disqualify both Willis and Wade from the case, saying that “providing DA Willis with the option to simply remove Wade confounds logic and is contrary to Georgia law.”
Steve Sadow, Trump’s lead attorney in the case, said in a statement that the case should have been dismissed and “at a minimum” Willis should have been disqualified from continuing to prosecute it. He said the Court of Appeals should grant the application and consider the merits of the appeal.
A spokesperson for Willis declined to comment.
Willis used Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations, or RICO, law, an expansive anti-racketeering statute, to charge Trump and the 18 others. Four people charged in the case have pleaded guilty after reaching deals with prosecutors. Trump and the others have pleaded not guilty.
McAfee clearly found that Willis’ relationship with Wade and his employment as lead prosecutor in the case created an appearance of impropriety, and his failure to disqualify Willis and her whole office from the case “is plain legal error requiring reversal,” the defense attorneys wrote in their application.
Given the complexity of the case and the number of defendants, the application says, multiple trials will likely be necessary. Failure to disqualify Willis now could require any verdicts to be overturned, and it would be “neither prudent nor efficient” to risk having to go through “this painful, divisive, and expensive process” multiple times, it says.
In his ruling, McAfee cited a lack of appellate guidance on the issue of disqualifying a prosecutor for forensic misconduct, and the appeals court should step in to establish such a precedent, the lawyers argue.
Finally, the defense attorneys argued, it is crucial that prosecutors “remain and appear to be disinterested and impartial” to maintain public faith in the integrity of the judicial system.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the Alec Baldwin film “Rust,” will remain in jail while her lawyers appeal her conviction in the death of the film’s cinematographer.
A Santa Fe judge denied a defense request for release on Friday, and refused to order a new trial in the case.
“Keep in mind there was a death that the jury determined was caused by her,” said Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer. “So I am not releasing her.”
Gutierrez-Reed is scheduled to be sentenced on April 15, and faces up to 18 months in prison.
Gutierrez-Reed was convicted on March 6 of involuntary manslaughter after a two-week trial. Prosecutors alleged that she inadvertently brought live bullets onto the set — a major breach of film safety protocols — and failed to properly check the rounds before loading one of them into Baldwin’s gun.
Baldwin is scheduled to face his own involuntary manslaughter trial in July for pointing the gun at the cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, and, allegedly, pulling the trigger.
Gutierrez Reed was taken into custody following the jury’s verdict. A week later, her lawyers filed an emergency motion for release, citing a new ruling from the New Mexico Supreme Court in another case, State v. Taylor. In that case, the court overturned a guilty verdict on the grounds that the jury instructions were confusing.
The defense argued that the instructions in the Gutierrez Reed case were similarly confusing, and that the Taylor case made it nearly certain that her conviction would be overturned. Prosecutors pushed back, however, arguing that the two cases were dissimilar.
In the Taylor case, the jurors were asked to convict based on four separate acts joined by an “and/or” clause. The Supreme Court warned judges against using “and/or” in jury instructions, finding that it created a potential for confusion. In the Gutierrez Reed case, however, only two acts were separated by the “and/or” clause.
Marlowe Sommer agreed with the prosecution that the cases are distinguishable.
“I am denying your motion,” she said. “I do not think that Taylor requires a new trial in this case.”
She said she would issue a written order on Monday.
The court hearing was held remotely via Google Meet. Gutierrez Reed appeared from the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian authorities warned Tuesday to prepare for “extremely heavy rainfall” after Storm Hans caused two deaths, ripped off roofs and upended summertime life in northern Europe.
Strong winds continued to batter the region along with rains, causing a lengthy list of disruptions in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Lithuania, Finland, Estonia and Latvia. Ferries were canceled, flights were delays, roads and streets were flooded, trees were uprooted, people were injured by falling branches and thousands remained without electricity Tuesday.
In Oslo, officials urged people to work from home. On its website, the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate warned of “extremely heavy rainfall” in the country’s south, adding “unnecessary traffic should be avoided.”
“This is a very serious situation that can lead to extensive consequences and damages. There will be extensive flooding, erosion damage and flood damages to buildings and infrastructure,” it said in English on its website.
In Finland, authorities urged people to rethink whether it “it is necessary to go out” to sea, Ville Hukka, a spokesperson for the Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District was quoted by the Hufvudstadsbladet newspaper.
SMHI, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, on Tuesday issued a red warning for parts of central Sweden, signaling “very large amounts of rain causing extremely high flows in streams and ditches in several places.”
Floods and slides closed dozens of roads in southern Norway and neighboring Sweden and dozens of people have been evacuated.. There were scattered reports of helicopters being used to fly people out of affected areas.
Denmark’s Meteorological Institute, meanwhile, reported of waves of up to eight meters (26 feet) and beach houses were seen washed into the North Sea.
On Monday, a 50-year old woman was killed in Lithuania by falling trees near the Latvian border. In central Sweden, a train was partly derailed because the embankment under the rails had been washed away. Three were people were slightly injured.
Also Monday in Latvia, near the Belarus border, a second person died on Monday when a tree fell on him, Latvian television said, adding he died of his injuries. The man was not further identified.
In Estonia, nearly 10,000 people were without power Tuesday morning, according to the Baltic News Service, the region’s main news agency.
Norwegian authorities kept the extreme weather warning alert at its highest level in southern Norway due to heavy rain, mudslides and flash floods. They also sent out text messages in several foreign languages, including English, to holidaymakers warning of the foul weather.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre called it “a very serious situation,” said late Monday. “We see floods and destruction. There is reason to expect that this will last another day,” he said.
In the Swedish town Are, a ski resort, roads and streets were flooded. The Susaback river that runs through Are, some 533 kilometers (331 miles) from Stockholm, went over its banks and flooded much of downtown.
SAN FRANCISCO — An appeals court Thursday allowed a rule restricting asylum at the southern border to stay in place. The decision is a major win for the Biden administration, which had argued that the rule was integral to its efforts to maintain order along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The new rule makes it extremely difficult for people to be granted asylum unless they first seek protection in a country they’re traveling through on their way to the U.S. or apply online. It includes room for exceptions and does not apply to children traveling alone.
The decision by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals grants a temporary reprieve from a lower court decision that had found the policy illegal and ordered the government to end its use by this coming Monday. The government had gone quickly to the appeals court asking for the rule to be allowed to remain in use while the larger court battles surrounding its legality play out.
The new asylum rule was put in place back in May. At the time, the U.S. was ending use of a different policy called Title 42, which had allowed the government to swiftly expel migrants without letting them seek asylum. The stated purpose was to protect Americans from the coronavirus.
The administration was concerned about a surge of migrants coming to the U.S. post-Title 42 because the migrants would finally be able to apply for asylum. The government said the new asylum rule was an important tool to control migration.
Rights groups sued, saying the new rule endangered migrants by leaving them in northern Mexico as they waited to score an appointment on the CBP One app the government is using to grant migrants the opportunity to come to the border and seek asylum. The groups argued that people are allowed to seek asylum regardless of where or how they cross the border and that the government app is faulty.
The groups also have argued that the government is overestimating the importance of the new rule in controlling migration. They say that when the U.S. ended the use of Title 42, it went back to what’s called Title 8 processing of migrants. That type of processing has much stronger repercussions for migrants who are deported, such as a five-year bar on reentering the U.S. Those consequences — not the asylum rule — were more important in stemming migration after May 11, the groups argue.
“The government has no evidence that the Rule itself is responsible for the decrease in crossings between ports after Title 42 expired,” the groups wrote in court briefs.
But the government has argued that the rule is a fundamental part of its immigration policy of encouraging people to use lawful pathways to come to the U.S. and imposing strong consequences on those who don’t. The government stressed the “enormous harms” that would come if it could no longer use the rule.
“The Rule is of paramount importance to the orderly management of the Nation’s immigration system at the southwest border,” the government wrote.
The government also argued that it was better to keep the rule in place while the lawsuit plays out in the coming months to prevent a “policy whipsaw” whereby Homeland Security staff process asylum seekers without the rule for a while only to revert to using it again should the government ultimately prevail on the merits of the case.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An appeals court Thursday allowed a rule restricting asylum at the southern border to stay in place. The decision is a major win for the Biden administration, which had argued that the rule was integral to its efforts to maintain order along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The new rule makes it extremely difficult for people to be granted asylum unless they first seek protection in a country they’re traveling through on their way to the U.S. or apply online. It includes room for exceptions and does not apply to children traveling alone.
The decision by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals grants a temporary reprieve from a lower court decision that had found the policy illegal and ordered the government to end its use by this coming Monday. The government had gone quickly to the appeals court asking for the rule to be allowed to remain in use while the larger court battles surrounding its legality play out.
The new asylum rule was put in place back in May. At the time, the U.S. was ending use of a different policy called Title 42, which had allowed the government to swiftly expel migrants without letting them seek asylum. The stated purpose was to protect Americans from the coronavirus.
The administration was concerned about a surge of migrants coming to the U.S. post-Title 42 because the migrants would finally be able to apply for asylum. The government said the new asylum rule was an important tool to control migration.
Rights groups sued, saying the new rule endangered migrants by leaving them in northern Mexico as they waited to score an appointment on the CBP One app the government is using to grant migrants the opportunity to come to the border and seek asylum. The groups argued that people are allowed to seek asylum regardless of where or how they cross the border and that the government app is faulty.
The groups also have argued that the government is overestimating the importance of the new rule in controlling migration. They say that when the U.S. ended the use of Title 42, it went back to what’s called Title 8 processing of migrants. That type of processing has much stronger repercussions for migrants who are deported, such as a five-year bar on reentering the U.S. Those consequences — not the asylum rule — were more important in stemming migration after May 11, the groups argue.
“The government has no evidence that the Rule itself is responsible for the decrease in crossings between ports after Title 42 expired,” the groups wrote in court briefs.
But the government has argued that the rule is a fundamental part of its immigration policy of encouraging people to use lawful pathways to come to the U.S. and imposing strong consequences on those who don’t. The government stressed the “enormous harms” that would come if it could no longer use the rule.
“The Rule is of paramount importance to the orderly management of the Nation’s immigration system at the southwest border,” the government wrote.
The government also argued that it was better to keep the rule in place while the lawsuit plays out in the coming months to prevent a “policy whipsaw” whereby Homeland Security staff process asylum seekers without the rule for a while only to revert to using it again should the government ultimately prevail on the merits of the case.
British nationals in Niger are being urged to register their whereabouts with the UK government amid unrest sweeping the West African country,
Violent protests have broken out in Niger after a military junta seized control of the government last week.
France, Italy and Spain are all preparing rescue flights, but the Foreign Office have not announced any plans to evacuate people.
It has urged British nationals in the country to stay indoors.
The UK Foreign Office is understood to be closely monitoring the fast-moving situation and is keeping its plans under review.
Its travel advice has been updated to advise against all travel to Niger.
It is unclear how many British nationals are in the country. BBC News has asked the Foreign Office for a figure but has not received a response.
Officials are thought to be liaising with other countries on the ground, including France, the former colonial power in Niger.
The government in Paris announced evacuation plans for the roughly 600 French nationals in the country after hostile crowds surrounded its embassy on Sunday.
It said a limited number of flights would take place “very soon” because of the “deteriorating security situation” in the capital city Niamey.
A statement from the French foreign ministry said it would also help other European nationals leave the country if necessary.
The Italian government said it was putting on a “special flight for those (Italians) who want to leave the country”, AFP reported. It said there are around 500 Italian nationals in Niger.
German citizens in Niger – who are thought to number fewer than 100 – have been urged to leave the country aboard planes organised by France.
The Spanish government said it is preparing to evacuate around 70 of its citizens.
On Sunday the UK government announced it was suspending long-term development assistance to Niger in response to the coup, but will continue spending on humanitarian aid.
Andrew Mitchell, the minister for development and Africa, called for the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to be “immediately reinstated to restore constitutional order”.
It’s a great time to invest in a smart thermostat such as the Google Nest. An intense heat wave is covering the U.S. and a smart thermostat is an easy way keep your home’s temperature (and your energy bills) down. Smart programmable thermostats can automate the temperature in your home and intelligently limit energy usage when you’re not home. Plus, they can be controlled via smartphone so you can get the AC going when you’re on the way home or quickly check to see if you remembered to shut it off before summer travel.
We’ve compiled the best smart thermostats for 2023 to help you stay cool this summer.
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Google Nest Learning Thermostat, $238 (reduced from $249)
Amazon smart thermostat, $80
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, $249
Best smart thermostats to keep your home cool this summer
Smart thermostats add convenience to your smart home: They allow you to control your home’s temperature by voice command. You can also control temperature remotely, so your home can be cooled just before you arrive home from summer vacation.
An even better reason to use a smart thermostat? Savings on your energy bills. Some have sensors that detect when you are away from home and adjust temperatures accordingly. They also offer plenty of data on your energy usage, so you can track just how much you’ve used your air conditioning this summer (or heat in the coming winter).
Google Nest Learning Thermostat
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Like other smart thermostats, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat is an energy saver. When you’re out of the house, the thermostat turns itself down. And like its competitors, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat can be controlled remotely via an app.
Unlike some other smart thermostats, and even some other Google Nest devices, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat doesn’t just process the numbers you feed it daily; it uses them to adjust the temperature to your preferences. If you allow it, the thermostat will, say, warm the house to 69 degrees by 7 a.m. because it knows you like the house that way when you wake up.
The battery-powered Google Nest Learning Thermostat is said to be compatible with 95% of home heating and air-conditioning systems. Rated 4.5 stars.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat, $238 (reduced from $249)
Google Nest Thermostat
Google via Amazon
The standard Google Nest thermostat is the third-best-selling programmable thermostat on Amazon.
Like the Google Nest Learning Thermostat, the Google Nest smart thermostat looks out for your energy bill, and turns itself down when you’re away. And like its sibling device, you can control it remotely via your phone or device of your choice. (And, yup, it works with either iOS or Android phones.) Google says that installation will take you about 30 minutes or less; the same amount of time it says you’d need to set up the Google Nest Learning Thermostat. Rated 4.3 stars.
Google Nest Thermostat, $114 (reduced from $130)
Honeywell Home RTH9600WF smart thermostat
Honeywell via Amazon
This Honeywell Home smart thermostat has a color display screen (that can even show you the day’s weather forecast), and it can be controlled via a variety of voice assistants, including Alexa and Google Assistant. Please note, Honeywell says a C-wire power adapter is required. Rated 4.4 stars.
Honeywell Home RTH9600WF Smart Color Thermostat, $140 (reduced from $169)
Honeywell Home T9 Wi-Fi smart thermostat
Amazon
The Energy Star-certified Honeywell Home T9 Wi-Fi smart thermostat allows you to easily adjust the temperature from your mobile device or compatible smart home device. You can also add smart room sensors to focus the temperature on multiple rooms to fit your needs. Rated 4.5 stars.
Honeywell Home T9 Wi-Fi smart thermostat, $140 (reduced from $180)
Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat
Ecobee via Amazon
Formally known as the Ecobee3 Lite SmartThermostat, the energy-saving Ecobee Lite comes complete with a power-extender kit. (But it doesn’t require a C-wire.) You can control it with your Android or iOS device. Rated 4.6 stars.
Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat, Black, $132 (reduced from $150)
You can also get a bundle with an Ecobee3 Lite smart thermostat and a two-pack of Ecobee SmartSensor security devices for your doors and windows.
Ecobee Lite SmartThermostat, Black & SmartSensor for doors and windows 2-Pack, white, $203 (reduced from $259)
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Amazon
Ecobee’s new, premium smart thermostat features voice control with Siri and Alexa. This Ecobee premium thermostat also includes a built-in air quality monitor and smart sensor. Rated 4.5 stars.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, $249
Wyze programmable smart thermostat
Amazon
The Wyze programmable smart thermostat is a budget friendly option. It offers an easy setup process and provides helpful usage tracking insights. The Wyze thermostat can be controlled via a mobile app or with Alexa and Google Assistant. Rated 4.0 stars.
Wyze programmable smart thermostat, $72
Amazon Smart Thermostat
Amazon
The Amazon smart thermostat is the No. 1-selling programmable thermostat on Amazon. List prices start at $60 for a smart thermostat without a C-wire (or, common-wire) power adapter kit. You may need a C-wire adapter to properly hook up your smart thermostat — or you may not, depending on your current thermostat. (Best to check before you buy.)
As you might’ve guessed, the Amazon Smart Thermostat works with Alexa, but it’s not a two-way communication device. If you want to tell it that you’re leaving the house, and that you want it to adjust the air conditioning accordingly, then you need to give that instruction through the Alexa app or via an Alexa-enabled device. Rated 4.2 stars.
Amazon smart thermostat, $80
Benefits of smart thermostats
Not sure if a smart thermostat is right for you? Explore the benefits of smart thermostats below to learn more about why you may want to install one in your home.
Lower energy bills
A new smart thermostat could end up saving you quite a bit of money on electricity or gas — enough to pay back the thermostat many times over. A summary of studies on Nest thermostat usage show “savings equal to about 10% to 12% of heating usage and electric savings equal to about 15% of cooling usage in homes with central air conditioning.”
Voice and mobile app control
The best smart thermostats will also work with your existing smart home devices including smart speakers along. They also often have compatible mobile apps that let you control the temperature at home from anywhere.
Forgot to adjust the thermostat before you left the house? No problem, change the settings from anywhere so that you’re not wasting energy on heating or cooling the house when nobody’s home. You can even log back in later to adjust the temperature to your liking before you arrive home again. Want to turn up the heat without getting out of the covers? Ask Alexa or Google Assistant. Hands-free temperature adjustments are a major perk of having a smart thermostat.
Temperature automation
Love to some extra heat when you wake up in the morning or need the room cool to fall asleep at night? Some smart thermostats can learn your daily routine and temperature preferences to automatically adjust your home’s temperature to your preferences throughout the day.
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Summer temperatures are high across the U.S. The heat index or “apparent temperature” is also high and climbing. Experts explain the heat index as “what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.” And with July 2023 set to be the hottest month ever recorded, it’s especially important to stay hydrated and cool your body right now. Help fight dehydration during this summer’s heat wave with the right water bottle. Plus consider adding a hydration multiplier for a burst of flavor in your beverage and to replenish your electrolytes more efficiently.
The CBS Essentials shopping experts have rounded up customer-loved water bottles that can keep your beverages ice cold even in the summer heat. These top-rated bottles come in all sorts of colors and patterns. Ready for your new favorite summer accessory? Keep reading to discover the best water bottles and more.
Shop our top-rated summer hydration picks, including reusable water bottles from Hydro Flask, Stanley, Yeti and more. They come in various sizes and price points so that you can find one that best fits your needs and budget. Some are even on sale right now. These customer-loved water bottles all have a four-star rating or higher.
Stay hydrated with the best water bottles for summer
Explore the best water bottles for summer hydration. We found top-rated options that look good and keep water ice cold.
Stanley The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate tumbler (40 oz.)
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These TikTok-viral water bottles are perfect for on-the-go hydration. The come with a reusable straw and have a narrowed base that fits in more cup holders. These best-selling water bottles sell out frequently, so check the links below to see which Stanley The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate tumbler colors are in stock on the Stanley website and on Amazon.
Stanley The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate tumbler (40 oz.), $45
Stanley The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate tumbler (30 oz.)
Stanley
Not looking for a tumblr as huge as the 40-ounce? Then opt for a 30-ounce tumbler. Many colors are sold out too, but it’s currently available in several popular colors including seasonal summer shades.
Stanley The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate tumbler (30 oz.), $35
Hydro Flask wide mouth bottle (32 oz.)
Hydro Flask
The reviewer-loved Hydro Flask wide mouth bottle is made of professional-grade stainless steel and has wide opening for a faster fill. It keeps drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12. Choose from 12 colors, plus you can personalize it with graphics or text. This orange hue is currently on sale.
Hydro Flask 32 oz. wide mouth bottle, $45
Yeti Yonder water bottle (1L)
Yeti
If you’re looking for a lightweight water bottle for your outdoor adventures, check out Yeti’s Yonder bottle. This plastic water bottle is shatter resistant and comes in four sizes. Find it in six colors. You can also purchase its corresponding tether cap to attach it to your backpack.
Yeti Yonder 1L water bottle, $25
Yeti Rambler water bottle (26 oz.)
Yeti
Keep your drinks hot or cold with this fan-favorite Yeti bottle. Find it in 10 colors and in five sizes. You can also customize it with text and graphics.
The pictured Rambler bottle is in Yeti’s newest color, Rescue Red. Shop all Yeti items in Rescue Red here.
Yeti Rambler 26 oz. water bottle, $40
Under Armour Playmaker water bottle (64 oz.)
Amazon
If you’re going to be spending a lot of time outside and don’t want to keep refilling your water bottle, the Playmaker water jug from Under Armour is a great option. With an impressive 64-ounce capacity, this water jug does not mess around when it comes to hydration.
The double-wall foam insulation keeps drinks cold for up to 12 hours, while the leak-resistant flip-top lid minimizes the risk of accidental spills. The ergonomic handle and non-slip side grip make the tasks of drinking from and carrying around this behemoth bottle much easier.
Under Armour Playmaker 64 oz. water bottle, $27
Welly Traveler (28 oz.)
Welly
The Welly Traveler features triple-walled vacuum insulation to keep drinks cold for up 24 hours or hot for up to 14 hours. It’s made with with premium-grade stainless steel, natural bamboo, silicone and BPA-free plastic. It also comes with a removable infuser, making it an excellent choice for athletes that prefer naturally flavored infused water.
Welly Traveler 28 oz. water bottle, $40
S’well stainless steel bottle (17 oz.)
Amazon
All sorts of S’well drinkware is currently on sale at Amazon, including this steel bottle.
This 17-ounce S’well water bottle with a twist-off lid has a user-friendly mouth; it won’t suddenly dump water onto your face when you tip it, but it’s still wide enough to easily fill with ice.
This bottle will fit most standard-sized cup holders, and reviewers note that its size and shape make it easy to hold. It’s BPA-free and composed of stainless steel. With triple-layered insulation, S’well bottles are designed to keep beverages cold for up to 36 hours, and hot for up to 18.
S’well stainless 17 oz. steel bottle, $25 (reduced from $35)
Electrolyte powders to help boost summer hydration
If you’re spending time outside in the heat or are especially prone to dehydration, consider adding these electrolyte powders to help boost hydration during this summer’s heat wave.
Liquid I.V. hydration multiplier
Amazon
If you’re planning to be out in the sun this summer, it’s a good idea to pack some Liquid I.V. to help replenish your electrolytes throughout your trip. The brand claims that Liquid I.V.’s hydration multipliers deliver hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone.
Choose from a variety of flavors.
Kinderlyte electrolyte powder
Amazon
Looking for a natural, low-sugar option for keeping your family hydrated during the heat wave? Then snag some Kinderlyte electrolyte packets to add to your water.
Choose from a variety of flavors.
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