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CNET
an hour ago
- General
- CNET
This Simple Bed Frame Took Me Less Than 5 Minutes to Put Together. Yes, I Timed It
CNET's key takeaways The Helix Madison bed frame, available in natural wood or white, is $929 for a queen before sales. It's straightforward to put together and requires no tools. That said, the frame is a little expensive and incompatible with headboards. My beautiful, four-poster bed frame broke a few months ago. Immediately afterward, as I was lying there, slowly sliding to the corner of my mattress that had plummeted to the ground (from a decent height, I might add), I cursed that antique frame. It was creaky to the point it would wake me up, and it was higher off the floor than frames are nowadays. Part of me was happy to be rid of it. As my boyfriend and I yanked the wooden side rails apart from the headboard, I realized I wasn't ready to start looking for a new bed frame. They're expensive, and many are so low-quality that they break while you're assembling them or after just a few months. Through the years, I've seen plenty of sleep products not live up to the hype, and I was unwilling to lug another one up the stairs to my bedroom. However, after a few days of floor sleeping, I was neck deep in research for my next bed frame. I've tested plenty of bed frames and mattresses during my career, but even I was a little overwhelmed by the many options. All I knew was that I was done with complicated bed frames. I wanted something simple. Then I started testing the Helix Madison bed frame, and I haven't looked back. My experience with the Helix Madison bed frame The Helix Madison is the perfect choice for people (like me) who don't want to deal with a bunch of screws and sacrifice time deciphering the illustrations in the instructions packet. It's hands down the easiest piece of furniture I've put together. I should mention that I'm not the best at that -- the desk I put together in college shook if you put any weight on it. The Madison bed frame is foolproof. It has a brilliant interlocking design that doesn't require any tools. Taylor Leamey/CNET The outer frame consists of four corner pieces and four pieces of wood that fit together without screws or dowels. The outside wood pieces are notched so you can tell how they interlock with the legs. Then, you add the center support beam and the slats, and you're done. I timed the setup, and it took less than 5 minutes. Um, 5 minutes! It took us at least 30 minutes to get our old bed frame apart, and we had to break it to do so. The old pieces were heavy and difficult to move out of the bedroom. The Helix Madison bed frame was a breeze to move. My partner and I could easily pick up the box and carry it upstairs. I can't imagine the average person would have a difficult time lifting the bed frame in the box or once it's put together. It took longer to take the Helix bed frame out of the box than it did to put it together. It was pretty snuggly packaged, so unpacking took a little longer than 5 minutes, but once it was out and I had the pieces sorted, putting it together was simple. Taylor Leamey/CNET As easy as it was to put together, I was a little worried about the quality and stability of the bed, mainly because it has no screws. But I've been sleeping on this bed frame for a few months now, and it's a night-and-day difference compared with my vintage four-poster. I no longer wake up from the creaks that echo around my room when my partner rolls over. The specs: Besides being easy to put together, this bed has a few other key features you should know about. 30-night sleep trial Free shipping and five-year limited warranty Available in natural (what I have) or white Tool-free assembly Bedrails: 100% Appalachian hardwood; slats: 100% southern yellow pine; legs: 100% Appalachian maple Available in twin, twin XL, full, queen, king and California king Not compatible with headboards CNET's buying advice The Helix Madison bed frame is a no-brainer if you don't want a fancy bed frame but want something slightly more elevated than a bare metal one. It's a little on the expensive side for how simple it is to put together, but with sales, I've seen the price of a queen drop from $930 to around $695. Helix often runs sitewide sales around big holidays like Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day. The discount will vary by holiday, though in my experience, Helix averages around 25% off. I can't ignore that even with sales, it's still a big investment, especially if you compare it with a basic metal frame that costs only $60 on Amazon. However, I can vouch for the quality of this bed frame. The novelty of being able to put it together in 5 minutes may also make it more appealing, if you can afford it. I've had plenty of heavy frames that were a pain to put together, and sometimes worse to take apart. The Helix Madison bed frame was a breath of fresh air, every step of the way. I've only noticed a little chip in the protective coating around the wood side rail, but nothing that's worried me about the stability. Overall, it's a solid bed frame that I'd recommend to anyone. The only thing that bums me out about this product is that it's not compatible with headboards. But if you don't care about that or want a simple frame for your guest bed, you'll like the Helix Madison bed frame.
13 hours ago
1st set of police records released in Idaho college murders, revealing gruesome new details
This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing. For the first time, the public can read what many have wondered for nearly three years: just how gruesome the scenes were where Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle were brutally murdered in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 2022. Hours after Bryan Kohberger was sentenced on Wednesday to four life sentences plus 10 years for the killings, the Moscow Police Department released around 300 documents about the investigation. The kitchen door was ajar when officers arrived, and blood was smeared on the walls and floors, coating the four college students' belongings and pooling by their bodies, according to police reports released by police. Some of the victims were bathed in so much blood, officers responding to the King Road home at first were not able to sort out what additional injuries there might be. Their faces were so badly damaged as to be unrecognizable, according to the police report. Kernodle had "defensive knife wounds" on her hands, the police report said. "It was obvious an intense struggle had occurred." On the third floor, Kaylee and Madison lay together in a bed covered in a pink blanket that was "covered in blood." There was a "large pool of blood" near Kaylee's midsection, and blood spatters on the walls. "Madison appeared to be laying up against Kaylee. Madison had what appeared to be wounds to her forearm and hands. Madison had a gash under her right eye which appeared to go from the corner of her eye to her nose. Kaylee was unrecognizable as her facial structure was extremely damaged," a report said. The bodies were pale and rigid and appeared to have lost a lot of blood, another police report said. According to the coroner's report, Ethan Chapin's "fatal injury was from a stab wound under his left clavicle which severed his subclavian vein and subclavian artery, and also his jugular vein was severed." Kernodle's fatal injuries were stab wounds to her lung and heart. She had over 50 stab wounds, "mostly defensive," according to a report. Both Mogen and Goncalves were stabbed in the lung and liver. Goncalves also had two brain bleeds and a stab behind her clavicle, which cut the vein and artery. She had over 20 stab wounds as well as injuries "connected with asphyxiation and blunt force trauma." The coroner determined that the murder weapon "was not serrated, single edged, very sharp, and said a lot of force was used by the suspect.' She would later also determine that the "shape and the size" of the KA-BAR knife Kohberger purchased on Amazon was "consistent as being the weapon which could have caused the injuries on all four of the victims." When investigators discovered that the tan leather sheath of a KA-BAR knife had been left behind at the crime scene, they canvassed the Moscow area to see where, if anywhere, the killer might have locally bought the knife. They visited numerous sporting goods and hardware stores to no avail, according to a police report. Then at Walmart, while perusing knives on display, the investigator learned something else important: the Walmart employee helping him said that "about two to three weeks ago, a white college aged male, asked for a black ski-mask that would cover his face." She "was unable to provide much detail other than he was taller than she was and maybe had tan skin complexion," and that she told him they only had camo ski masks available. He then "walked away." Surviving roommate Dylan Mortensen would later tell police on the night of the killings, she saw a male intruder clad all in black with a black balaclava ski mask on obscuring most of his face — but that she did think she saw his bushy brow. After the killings, investigators also spoke with Kohberger's fellow students at Washington State University, where he had been pursuing his Ph.D. in criminology. A fellow teaching assistant said he "considered Kohberger a friend," and that he was "very intelligent but also selfish," and that Kohberger "would often mislead him when it came to their shared work and would have [him] complete work meant for Kohberger." Kohberger was also "frequently twenty minutes late to their classes." The two also discussed "Kohberger wanting a girlfriend on many occasions," the fellow TA said. Kohberger also "liked to discuss his area of study which was criminal decision making and burglary type crimes," according to a report. And the student also told investigators "about some injuries he witnessed on Kohberger's face and hands," and while he was "unsure of the date," he thought he had noticed the injuries "on two separate occasions in October and November of 2022." One was a "large scratch on Kohberger's face which [the student] described as looking like the scratches from fingernails." The student "also saw wounds to Kohberger's knuckles on two separate occasions," and when he asked Kohberger what happened, he "replied he had been in a car accident."
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Yahoo
Wisconsin woman arrested on 14 counts of animal mistreatment after several dead animals found in home
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 39-year-old Wisconsin woman was arrested on Saturday, July 18, after a search warrant executed at her home discovered several dead animals. The Madison Police Department, along with Public Health Madison and Dane County Animal Services, is investigating a home pet care business as two different dog owners reported they could not pick up their pets as scheduled. Chicagoland area man gets 4-year prison term for investment fraud costing Wisconsin & Illinois investors over $1.6 million One of the dogs was found dead in the area, and a second dog was reportedly found as a stray and reunited with its owners. According to the release, officers with both departments executed a search warrant at a home in the 2100 block of Gilbert Road on July 17. Officers reported that they found 14 living dogs, who were subsequently taken to the Dane County Humane Society for examinations and further care. Multiple deceased animals were found in the home. The homeowner, identified as 39-year-old Laura Woodward, was arrested a day later on 14 counts of mistreatment of animals. UPDATE: Lanes on I-41 south in Oshkosh reopen after crash near WIS 26 Officers are asking anybody with information to reach out and contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at (608) 266-6014. Anonymity is available online by clicking here. No additional details are available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
This small Indian town tops extra-marital affair list, Mumbai doesn't even make the top 20; Full ranking will leave you stunned
Kanchipuram, known for temples and silk, surprisingly leads Indian districts in affairs, according to Ashley Madison's June 2025 data. This tier-2 city jumped from 17th place last year, surpassing metros like Delhi and Mumbai. Central Delhi follows closely, with tier-2 cities like Jaipur and Ghaziabad showing increased app activity and engagement, reflecting a growing trend of infidelity in India. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Delhi Dominates the List Tier-2 Cities Are Catching Up Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What the Company Says The App's Controversial History Kanchipuram, a town in Tamil Nadu known for its temples and silk sarees, is now making headlines for a very different reason. According to new June 2025 data from Ashley Madison, a global dating app known for connecting people seeking extra-marital relationships, Kanchipuram has topped the list of Indian districts with the most rise is quite surprising. Just last year, Kanchipuram was 17th on the list. In just 12 months, it has taken the top spot, beating metros like Delhi and Mumbai. Ashley Madison hasn't given an exact reason for the jump, but it's part of a growing trend, tier-2 and tier-3 cities are now showing more activity on the app than bigger urban Kanchipuram is first, Central Delhi is a close second. In fact, Delhi-NCR dominates the top 20 with nine places on the list. This includes six Delhi districts: Central, South West, East, South, West and North West—as well as nearby cities like Gurgaon, Noida, and Mumbai didn't even make it to the top list also features unexpected names like Jaipur, Raigarh, Kamrup, and Chandigarh. Cities like Ghaziabad and Jaipur have even outpaced larger metros when it comes to new signups and engagement. Ashley Madison says these rankings are not just about how many people joined, but also how active and engaged they are on the Chief Strategy Officer at Ashley Madison, Paul Keable said, 'More than half of Indian adults surveyed admitted to infidelity. India is now our sixth-largest market and might rise further by the end of the year.'Back in April, a YouGov survey supported this trend, revealing that 53% of Indian respondents admitted to having had an affair, one of the highest rates Madison launched in the early 2000s with the tagline, 'Life is short. Have an affair.' The app made headlines in 2015 after a major data breach exposed the personal details of 37 million users. Since then, the company has focused on rebuilding trust and growing in new markets, India being one of surprising is that India became one of the app's top eight markets even before any serious marketing campaigns here. According to Keable, the rise was purely organic, people were already from agencies
New York Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
No One Parties Like Jacques Pépin, Even at 90
Jacques Pépin couldn't help himself: The buttercream frosting on his strawberry sheet cake looked too luscious. Slicing it for dozens of guests at his birthday party on Saturday, he stuck in his index finger, took a swipe and licked. 'Sorry,' he said, when his daughter, Claudine Pépin, caught him, and scolded with her eyes. (When she wasn't looking, he did it again.) The guests gathered at Yellowframe Farm, a bucolic estate in Dutchess County, to salute Mr. Pépin, the celebrated French chef who has been a mainstay of American cooking for more than half a century, didn't mind his taste test. It wasn't even his only birthday cake. By the end of the night, there were two rounds of 'Happy Birthday' — and one 'Bon Anniversaire' — and many glasses raised in his honor. Another elaborate fête followed the very next evening. Mr. Pépin is turning 90 this year, on Dec. 18, and to mark the milestone the Jacques Pépin Foundation has helped orchestrate 90 birthday parties, all around the country, at temples of gastronomy like the French Laundry, Restaurant Daniel and Gabriel Kreuther, but also at the local Irish pub near his home in Madison, Conn. The enthusiasm surprised Mr. Pépin, who was never big on birthdays. On the eve of a to-do in Washington, D.C., for his 80th, he had a minor stroke. He recovered quickly, and even tried to attend (his family nixed that idea). Now, at his age, 'certainly I am celebrating a lot more than I ever did,' he said. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
