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- 'We've been ghosted by FEMA': Officials across country say they can't get answers on critical funding
'We've been ghosted by FEMA': Officials across country say they can't get answers on critical funding -Regional teams across the country have been instructed, at times, to limit sharing information with their state and local partners until granted approval from supervisors
- 'Fantastic Four' and 'Nip/Tuck' star Julian McMahon dead at 56
'Fantastic Four' and 'Nip/Tuck' star Julian McMahon dead at 56 -Julian McMahon, known for roles in "Nip/Tuck" and "Fantastic Four," has died at 56 after battling cancer, according to reports.
- Judge overturns HALT Act suspensions in New York prisons
Judge overturns HALT Act suspensions in New York prisons -DOCCS must begin to enforce the law following corrections officers strike and NYSCOPBA deal.
- Texas families plead for information on more than 20 girls missing from summer camp after floods
Texas families plead for information on more than 20 girls missing from summer camp after floods -Texas parents are frantically posting photos of their daughters and pleas for information as more than 20 campers from an all-girls summer camp remain missing after floods tore through the state's south-central region
- Independence Day remains a dangerous holiday for drivers, NSC data shows
Independence Day remains a dangerous holiday for drivers, NSC data shows -The National Safety Council warns that 437 traffic fatalities may occur over the holiday weekend.
- At least 13 people dead and 20 children from girls' camp unaccounted amid Texas Hill Country floods
At least 13 people dead and 20 children from girls' camp unaccounted amid Texas Hill Country floods -At least 13 people are dead, and 20 more are unaccounted for in Texas after months worth of heavy rain fell in just a few hours overnight.
- Northern California fireworks explosions: Human remains found amid search for 7 missing people
Northern California fireworks explosions: Human remains found amid search for 7 missing people -While searching for seven people who disappeared after massive explosions at a fireworks warehouse in California's Esparto area, the Yolo County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Friday that it had found human remains at the site.
- President Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 picnic
President Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 picnic -President Donald Trump has signed his signature bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House Fourth of July picnic
- Trump signs 'big, beautiful bill' into law on Fourth of July
Trump signs 'big, beautiful bill' into law on Fourth of July -President Donald Trump celebrated the Fourth of July by signing the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act into law, marking his first major legislative victory of his second term.
- Warming up through the rest of the weekend
Warming up through the rest of the weekend -Humidity noticeably higher by Sunday
- Orford-Fairlee Fourth of July Parade returns to Upper Valley after cancellation last year
Orford-Fairlee Fourth of July Parade returns to Upper Valley after cancellation last year -Floats and fun were back on the pavement this Fourth of July in Orford and Fairlee after their parade was cancelled due to an ongoing VTRANS Project last year.
- Beaches open for Fourth of July weekend: Safety tips for the holiday
Beaches open for Fourth of July weekend: Safety tips for the holiday -Parks and recreation departments throughout Vermont say they have been preparing for the high number of visitors. And they're sharing a few safety reminders they want people to keep in mind over the weekend.
- Pedestrian killed in Malone crash
Pedestrian killed in Malone crash -A pedestrian died on Route 11 after being struck by a vehicle, police say.
- Vermont's eye-catching fire truck pull for LGBTQ+ youth is coming to an end
Vermont's eye-catching fire truck pull for LGBTQ+ youth is coming to an end -Outright Vermont announced this year's fire truck pull fundraiser will be the final one, but promised its advocacy work will continue and expand with a renewed focus
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- All-in-one: Get right to your good stuff. With Fire TV, you can enjoy a world of entertainment from apps like Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max. Plus, stream for free with Fire TV Channels, Pluto TV, Tubi, and more. Access over 1.8 million movies and TV episodes. Subscriptions may be required. Feature and content availability may vary.
- Smart Home: Your smart home hub. Pair Fire TV with compatible smart home devices to see live camera feeds, use AirPlay, control your lighting and thermostat, and more.
- Free Content: Stream for free. Access over 1 million free movies and TV episodes from popular ad-supported streaming apps like Fire TV Channels, Tubi, and Pluto TV. Subscriptions may be required. Feature and content availability may vary.
- DTS Virtual-X Sound: An immersive sound format creates a three-dimensional sound experience with your TV’s speakers.
- Supports HDMI eARC: Allows you to transmit the original full-resolution audio signal through HDMI for the highest quality sound.
- Versatile connections: Connect your home theater components such as a Blu-ray player, game console, speakers, cable/antenna and more. TV connections include 3 HDMI ports, composite (AV) jacks, digital optical output, USB port, headphone jack, coaxial jack, Ethernet port and Wi-Fi technology.
- Parental controls: Manage your children’s viewing by blocking content based on program ratings or entire channels. Once the kids are in bed, access whatever you want with a simple PIN.
- Wall mountable: Compatible with VESA pattern 200 × 200 for simple and safe wall mounting.
- With VIZIO Account, access VIZIO OS with apps built right in, manage your app subscriptions, watch free channels, and much more. A VIZIO Account is required for Smart TV functionality and product updates.
- Full HD delivers a step up in clarity from HD with richer contrast and true-to-life color achieved with Full Array LED Backlight and fine-tuned at a granular level with Active Pixel Tuning.
- See details your opponent won’t with HDR10 support on HDMI. Plus, when a console or PC is detected, FHD models automatically enable Auto Low Latency Mode.
- Built-in VIZIO OS lets you instantly access all your favorite apps and more. Enjoy hundreds of free channels and thousands of free On Demand titles with the built-in WatchFree+ app.
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- All your entertainment in one place - Fire TV gives you quick access to live TV, video games, and music, and lets you stream over 1 million movies and TV episodes with subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more.
- Stream for free - Watch free movies and TV episodes with apps like YouTube, Tubi, Pluto TV, and more.
- Watch from room to room - All of your movies and shows from your Fire TV devices will stay in sync, for a seamless viewing experience from one room to the next.
- Smart and always getting smarter - Fire TV adds new Alexa skills, features, smart home capabilities, and voice functionality all the time.
- Press and ask Alexa - Use the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote to find your favorite content, get sports scores, control smart home devices, and more.
- Connect all your devices - Use the 2 standard HDMI inputs to connect to cable or satellite and video game consoles. Use the 1 HDMI ARC input for audio equipment for enhanced sound.
- Wireless Bluetooth listening - Connect Bluetooth headphones for private listening to watch TV without disturbing those around you.
- Games on Fire TV - Discover, explore, and play games from the Appstore, Amazon Luna, and Twitch.
- 4K Ultra HD (2160p resolution) - Enjoy breathtaking HDR10 4K movies and TV shows at 4 times the resolution of Full HD, and upscale your current content to Ultra HD-level picture quality.
- High Dynamic Range - Provides a wide range of color details and sharper contrast, from the brightest whites to the deepest blacks.
- Alexa voice control - The Alexa Voice Remote lets you easily control your entertainment, search across apps, switch inputs, and more using just your voice. Press and hold the voice button and ask Alexa to easily find, launch, and control content, and even switch to cable.
- Access thousands of shows with Fire TV - Watch over 1 million streaming movies and TV episodes with access to thousands of channels, apps and Alexa skills, including Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, YouTube, Apple TV+, Disney+, ESPN+, Sling TV, Paramount+, and other services right from this TV.*
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- Supports HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC - Sends audio directly from the HDMI jack to a compatible soundbar or AV receiver, removing the need for an extra cable.
- Versatile connections - Connect your home theater components such as a Blu-ray player, game console, speakers, cable/antenna and more. TV connections include 3 HDMI ports, composite (AV) jacks, digital optical output, USB port, headphone jack, coaxial jack, ethernet port and Wi-Fi technology.
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- Parental controls - Manage your children’s viewing by blocking content based on program ratings or entire channels. Once the kids are in bed, access whatever you want with a simple PIN.
- Wall mountable - Compatible with VESA pattern 200 × 200 for simple and safe wall mounting.
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- Just keeps getting better: Get the newest apps, features, and more with automatic software updates.
- 720p resolution View your favorite movies, shows and games in high definition.
- Alexa voice control - The Alexa Voice Remote lets you easily control your entertainment, search across apps, switch inputs, and more using just your voice. Press and hold the voice button and ask Alexa to easily find, launch, and control content, and even switch to cable.
- Fire TV experience built-in - Watch over 1 Million streaming movies and TV episodes with access to tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills.
- Supports Apple AirPlay - Share videos, photos, music and more from an Apple device to your TV with the touch of a button.
- Supports HDMI ARC - Sends audio directly from the HDMI jack to a compatible soundbar or AV receiver, removing the need for an extra cable.
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- 4k Ultra HD (2160p resolution): Enjoy breathtaking HDR10 4K movies and TV shows at 4 times the resolution of Full HD, and upscale your current content to Ultra HD-level picture quality.
- High Dynamic Range: Provides a wide range of color details and sharper contrast, from the brightest whites to the deepest blacks.
- All-in-one: Get right to your good stuff. With Fire TV, you can enjoy a world of entertainment from apps like Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max. Plus, stream for free with Fire TV Channels, Pluto TV, Tubi, and more. Access over 1.8 million movies and TV episodes. Subscriptions may be required. Feature and content availability may vary.
- Smart Home: Your smart home hub. Pair Fire TV with compatible smart home devices to see live camera feeds, use AirPlay, control your lighting and thermostat, and more.
- Free Content: Stream for free. Access over 1 million free movies and TV episodes from popular ad-supported streaming apps like Fire TV Channels, Tubi, and Pluto TV. Subscriptions may be required. Feature and content availability may vary.
- DTS Virtual-X Sound: An immersive sound format creates a three-dimensional sound experience with your TV’s speakers.
- Supports HDMI eARC: Allows you to transmit the original full-resolution audio signal through HDMI for the highest quality sound.
- Versatile connections: Connect your home theater components such as a Blu-ray player, game console, speakers, cable/antenna and more. TV connections include 3 HDMI ports, composite (AV) jacks, digital optical output, USB port, headphone jack, coaxial jack, Ethernet port and Wi-Fi technology.
- Parental controls: Manage your children’s viewing by blocking content based on program ratings or entire channels. Once the kids are in bed, access whatever you want with a simple PIN.
- Wall mountable: Compatible with VESA pattern 200 × 200 for simple and safe wall mounting.
- With VIZIO Account, access VIZIO OS with apps built right in, manage your app subscriptions, watch free channels, and much more. A VIZIO Account is required for Smart TV functionality and product updates.
- Full HD delivers a step up in clarity from HD with richer contrast and true-to-life color achieved with Full Array LED Backlight and fine-tuned at a granular level with Active Pixel Tuning.
- See details your opponent won’t with HDR10 support on HDMI. Plus, when a console or PC is detected, FHD models automatically enable Auto Low Latency Mode.
- Built-in VIZIO OS lets you instantly access all your favorite apps and more. Enjoy hundreds of free channels and thousands of free On Demand titles with the built-in WatchFree+ app.
- The modern 3-sided VIZIO ThinFrame design fits beautifully in any room.
- High definition TV - Bring movies and shows to life in HD 720p resolution, with support for HDR 10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Audio.
- All your entertainment in one place - Fire TV gives you quick access to live TV, video games, and music, and lets you stream over 1 million movies and TV episodes with subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more.
- Stream for free - Watch free movies and TV episodes with apps like YouTube, Tubi, Pluto TV, and more.
- Watch from room to room - All of your movies and shows from your Fire TV devices will stay in sync, for a seamless viewing experience from one room to the next.
- Smart and always getting smarter - Fire TV adds new Alexa skills, features, smart home capabilities, and voice functionality all the time.
- Press and ask Alexa - Use the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote to find your favorite content, get sports scores, control smart home devices, and more.
- Connect all your devices - Use the 2 standard HDMI inputs to connect to cable or satellite and video game consoles. Use the 1 HDMI ARC input for audio equipment for enhanced sound.
- Wireless Bluetooth listening - Connect Bluetooth headphones for private listening to watch TV without disturbing those around you.
- Games on Fire TV - Discover, explore, and play games from the Appstore, Amazon Luna, and Twitch.
- HD streaming made simple: With America’s #1 TV streaming platform*, exploring popular apps—plus tons of free movies, shows, and live TV—is as easy as it is fun. *Based on hours streamed—Hypothesis Group
- Compact without compromises: The sleek design of Roku Streaming Stick won’t block neighboring HDMI ports, and it even powers from your TV alone, plugging into the back and staying out of sight. No wall outlet, no extra cords, no clutter.
- No more juggling remotes: Power up your TV, adjust the volume, and control your Roku device with one remote. Use your voice to quickly search, play entertainment, and more.
- Take your favorite TV with you: With this player’s portable design, you can take your TV to-go when traveling—without logging in on someone else’s device.
- All the top apps: Never ask “Where’s that streaming?” again. Now all of the top apps are in one place, so you can always stream your favorite shows, movies, and more.
- Home sweet home screen: Jump right in with a home screen that easily gets you to what you want to watch fast.
- Unbelievably free live TV: Enjoy 500+ TV channels with live news and weather, sports coverage, and more—totally free.
- Quick and easy setup: Just power up your device, connect to the internet, and dive into a world of streaming.
- QD-MINI LED: This premium level Mini LED TV, now with the New TCL Halo Control System, ensures a stunning viewing experience.
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- CRYSTGLOW WHVA PANEL: Stunning picture quality from any seat with the anti-reflective edge-to-edge ZeroBorder* panel that’s designed to deliver vibrant colors and crisp detail from every *ZeroBorder only refers to the hardly perceived BM zone at the edge of the image under normal viewing scene and distance. angle.
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- GOOGLE TV WITH HANDS-FREE VOICE CONTROL AND BACKLIT PREMIUM VOICE REMOTE: Discover new movies and shows from across your subscriptions and content available to you. Suggestions based on what you’ve watched and what interests you make it easier to find your next favorite, all from your voice or voice remote.
- Stunning 4K & Dolby Vision streaming made simple: With America’s #1 TV streaming platform*, exploring popular apps—plus tons of free movies, shows, and live TV—is as easy as it is fun. *Based on hours streamed—Hypothesis Group
- Breathtaking picture quality: Stunningly sharp 4K picture brings out rich detail in your entertainment with four times the resolution of HD. Watch as colors pop off your screen and enjoy lifelike clarity with Dolby Vision and HDR10+
- Seamless streaming for any room: With Roku Streaming Stick 4K, watch your favorite entertainment on any TV in the house, even in rooms farther from your router thanks to the long-range Wi-Fi receiver
- Compact without compromises: Our sleek design won’t block neighboring HDMI ports, so you can switch from streaming to gaming with ease. Plus, it’s designed to stay hidden behind your TV, keeping wires neatly out of sight
- No more juggling remotes: Power on your TV, adjust the volume, and control your Roku device with one remote. Use your voice to quickly search, play entertainment, and more
- Take your favorite TV with you: With this player’s portable design, you can take your TV to-go when traveling—without logging in on someone else’s device
- All the top apps: Never ask “Where’s that streaming?” again. Now all of the top apps are in one place, so you can always stream your favorite shows, movies, and more
- Home sweet home screen: Jump right in with a home screen that easily gets you to what you want to watch fast
- Unbelievably free live TV: Enjoy 500+ TV channels with live news and weather, sports coverage, and more—totally free
- 720p resolution View your favorite movies, shows and games in high definition.
- Alexa voice control - The Alexa Voice Remote lets you easily control your entertainment, search across apps, switch inputs, and more using just your voice. Press and hold the voice button and ask Alexa to easily find, launch, and control content, and even switch to cable.
- Fire TV experience built-in - Watch over 1 Million streaming movies and TV episodes with access to tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills.
- Supports Apple AirPlay - Share videos, photos, music and more from an Apple device to your TV with the touch of a button.
- Supports HDMI ARC - Sends audio directly from the HDMI jack to a compatible soundbar or AV receiver, removing the need for an extra cable.
- 4k Ultra HD (2160p resolution): Enjoy breathtaking HDR10 4K movies and TV shows at 4 times the resolution of Full HD, and upscale your current content to Ultra HD-level picture quality.
- High Dynamic Range: Provides a wide range of color details and sharper contrast, from the brightest whites to the deepest blacks.
- All-in-one: Get right to your good stuff. With Fire TV, you can enjoy a world of entertainment from apps like Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max. Plus, stream for free with Fire TV Channels, Pluto TV, Tubi, and more. Access over 1.8 million movies and TV episodes. Subscriptions may be required. Feature and content availability may vary.
- Smart Home: Your smart home hub. Pair Fire TV with compatible smart home devices to see live camera feeds, use AirPlay, control your lighting and thermostat, and more.
- Free Content: Stream for free. Access over 1 million free movies and TV episodes from popular ad-supported streaming apps like Fire TV Channels, Tubi, and Pluto TV. Subscriptions may be required. Feature and content availability may vary.
- DTS Virtual-X Sound: An immersive sound format creates a three-dimensional sound experience with your TV’s speakers.
- Supports HDMI eARC: Allows you to transmit the original full-resolution audio signal through HDMI for the highest quality sound.
- Versatile connections: Connect your home theater components such as a Blu-ray player, game console, speakers, cable/antenna and more. TV connections include 3 HDMI ports, composite (AV) jacks, digital optical output, USB port, headphone jack, coaxial jack, Ethernet port and Wi-Fi technology.
- Parental controls: Manage your children’s viewing by blocking content based on program ratings or entire channels. Once the kids are in bed, access whatever you want with a simple PIN.
- Wall mountable: Compatible with VESA pattern 200 × 200 for simple and safe wall mounting.
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