We consider rice cookers essential kitchen gear here at Popular Science. Cuckoo’s rice cookers earned their following one dump-and-go TikTok dinner at a time, and seven of them are discounted right now in Amazon’s early Prime Day deals, including a 6-cup Micom at $79.98. The savings run as deep as 50% off on the induction-heating pressure models. Most of these are member-only prices, so you’ll need a Prime membership. A free 30-day Prime trial covers you through the main event, which runs June 23 to 26. Cuckoo deals move fast, so check the price before you buy.

Cuckoo CR-0655F 6-Cup Micom Rice Cooker $79.98 (was $119.99)

The cheapest way into the brand that’s all over TikTok

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The Cuckoo CR-0655F is the one to grab first at $79.98, down 33% and the cheapest way into the brand that keeps showing up on your feed. It’s a 6-cup Micom cooker, which means sensors adjust the heat as it cooks instead of timing out like a $30 model does. That’s the part people notice: rice that stays fluffy and warm for much longer without drying out or souring. It handles white, brown, porridge, and steaming, and the red finish is the one you’ve seen on TikTok.

Cuckoo CR-1020F 10-Cup Micom Rice Cooker $98.79 (was $121.99)

10-cup capacity for families, and an Amazon’s Choice pick

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The Cuckoo CR-1020F at $98.79 is the pick for a bigger household, a 10-cup Micom cooker for under $100. It’s an Amazon’s Choice in the category and cooks up to 20 cups, enough for a family or a week of meal prep in one run. The 16 menu modes cover white and brown rice plus porridge, steam, and multi-cook, and the nonstick pot wipes clean. The discount is smaller here at 19% off, but the extra capacity is the reason to choose it over the 6-cup. For feeding more than two people, the CR-1020F is the better buy.

Cuckoo CRP-P0609S 6-Cup Pressure Rice Cooker $202.99 (was $269.99)

Step up to pressure cooking for better rice texture

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The Cuckoo CRP-P0609S at $202.99, 25% off, is where rice starts tasting better enough to notice. It’s a pressure cooker, so it runs hotter and faster than a Micom and produces the sticky, springy short-grain texture that’s hard to get any other way. You pay more for that, and the steam release is louder at the end, which is normal for pressure models. It has a voice guide, 12 menu options, and a detachable inner lid that comes apart for real cleaning. If you eat rice often enough to care about texture, the CRP-P0609S is the upgrade worth making.

Cuckoo CRP-DHSR0609FD 6-Cup Induction Pressure Rice Cooker $279.93 (was $559.99)

Induction-heat pressure cooker at half off, the deepest cut here

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The Cuckoo CRP-DHSR0609FD at $279.93 is the biggest markdown in the sale, half off its $559.99 list price. This one adds induction heating, which warms the whole pot instead of just the base plate, so the heat stays even and the rice cooks more consistently batch to batch. It’s a high-pressure model on top of that, so you get the texture benefit and the even heating together. At full price it’s a hard sell against the cheaper pressure cooker, but at 50% off the gap closes a lot.

More Cuckoo Prime Day deals

Beyond the four picks up top, Cuckoo discounted two higher-end rice cookers and one air purifier for Prime Day. The two pressure cookers are step-ups in size and build, and the air purifier is the odd one out if you came here for rice.

• Cuckoo CRP-JHR1009F 10-Cup Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker $354.99 (was $519.99), 32% off, the pick if you want induction heating in a 10-cup size
• Cuckoo CRP-LHTAR0609FW 6-Cup Twin Pressure Rice Cooker $450.00 (was $599.99), 25% off, with a full stainless inner pot and dual high/low pressure settings
• Cuckoo CAC-I0510FW True HEPA Air Purifier $98.21 (was $112.88), 13% off, bundled with an extra filter and rated for rooms up to 456 square feet

Cuckoo prices can shift during Prime Day, so check the current number before you commit. If you only grab one, make it the CR-0655F at $79.98. It’s the cheapest way to find out what the TikTok fuss is about, and the rice holds for days.

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COLOMBO, June 4 — The manager of a Sri Lankan care home was arrested today, a day after a fire killed 12 residents and injured six others, officials said.

The manager of the Maupiya Sewana Elders Home was arrested as forensic experts combed through the wreckage and discovered seven more charred bodies, raising the death toll to 12.

An AFP photographer saw the manager in handcuffs being escorted to the scene today, as police interviewed survivors and neighbours.

In addition to elderly residents, the facility also housed young people with mental issues.

The youngest victim was a 17-year-old boy, police said.

Police spokesman Fredrick Wootler said 51 residents and staff rescued on Wednesday had been moved to a nearby government facility.

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire. — AFP

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HexClad has marked down nearly its entire catalog for the season, with free shipping and cuts that run up to roughly 50% across hybrid cookware, Damascus steel knives, and grilling gear. The summer sale has a few standouts worth flagging up top: the 7-piece Damascus Steel Knife Set drops to $399 (was $783), the Master Series steak knife set falls to $131 (was $259), and the Hybrid BBQ Grill Pan is down to $111 (was $159). The prices hold while the sale runs, and a handful of the bundles throw in a free gift on top.

I just started testing a HexClad frying pan to update some of our cookware buying guides and I’m impressed off the bat. My fried eggs have been dancing around the cooking surface like Ryan and Emma in La La Land (I just got around to watching La La Land).

HexClad Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, 12-inch $169 (was $199)

The pan that built the brand, and the easiest way into the lineup

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The 12-inch Hybrid is currently on my stove and it will have a pound of ground beef in it later. With a laser-etched stainless steel grid raised over the nonstick valleys, you can sear hard and use metal utensils without chewing up the surface. It works with induction cooktops, stays oven-safe to 500 degrees, and the tempered glass lid covers everything from a fast fry to a slow simmer.

HexClad Hybrid Fry Pan Set with Lids, 6-Piece $399 (was $691)

Three pans, three lids, and a free gift for $292 off

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This set covers the three pan sizes most kitchens actually reach for, the 8-, 10-, and 12-inch Hybrids, each with its own tempered glass lid. Bought together they run $292 less than the pans cost individually, and HexClad is adding a free gift with purchase during the sale. It is the practical pick if you want most of your stovetop sorted in one box without jumping to a full set.

HexClad Hybrid Pots and Pans Set, 12-Piece $699 (was $1,198)

A full cookware kit for $499 off, the headline deal of the sale

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This is the complete HexClad kitchen in one box, with fry pans, saucepans, a stockpot, and lids that handle nearly everything you cook in a given week. It is the most-reviewed item in the whole sale and carries the biggest dollar discount most people will reasonably go for, $499 off the regular $1,198. If you are replacing a tired set all at once, this is the cheapest moment to buy into the version you keep for years.

HexClad Cookware Sets and Bundles

The bundles are where the deepest percentage cuts live. The Too Hot to Handle Bundle is half off at $1,399 (was $2,766), and the Summer Sizzler Set lands at $999 (was $1,933) if you want to outfit a kitchen and a grill in one go.

• Too Hot to Handle Bundle $1,399 (was $2,766)
• Summer Sizzler Set $999 (was $1,933)
• Everything But the Kitchen Sink Bundle, 54-Piece $2,989 (was $4,456)
• The Ultimate Everything Collection $2,179 (was $3,253)
• The Complete Kitchen Bundle $1,499 (was $2,378)
• All-In Bundle $1,199 (was $1,843)
• Hybrid Pot Set with Lids, 6-Piece $379 (was $467)
• HexClad BBQ Bundle $469 (was $557)
• Family Pasta Bundle $299 (was $398)
• The Essentials Bundle $219 (was $416)

HexClad Hybrid Fry Pan Deals

If you would rather buy one pan at a time, every size is discounted. The smaller pans carry the steepest cuts, with the 7-inch Hybrid down to $76 (was $109), a low-risk way to test whether the hybrid surface earns a spot in your kitchen.

• Hybrid Fry Pan, 12-inch $152 (was $179)
• Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, 10-inch $144 (was $169)
• Hybrid Fry Pan, 10-inch $127 (was $149)
• Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, 8-inch $127 (was $149)
• Hybrid Fry Pan, 8-inch $110 (was $129)
• Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, 7-inch $97 (was $129)
• Hybrid Fry Pan, 7-inch $76 (was $109)

HexClad Pots, Saucepans, and Dutch Ovens

Need to fill gaps rather than buy a full set? The pots and saucepans are each 15% off, including the 5-quart Hybrid Dutch Oven at $169 (was $199) and the 12-quart Stock Pot at $186 (was $219).

• Hybrid Oval Dutch Oven, 6.5-Quart $195 (was $229)
• Hybrid Dutch Oven, 5-Quart $169 (was $199)
• Hybrid Stock Pot with Lid, 12-Quart $186 (was $219)
• Hybrid Stock Pot with Lid, 10-Quart $169 (was $199)
• Hybrid Saucepan with Lid, 5-Quart $152 (was $179)
• Hybrid Saucepan with Lid, 3-Quart $127 (was $149)
• Hybrid Saucepan with Lid, 2-Quart $118 (was $139)
• Hybrid Deep Saute Pan with Lid, 5.5-Quart $178 (was $209)
• Hybrid Deep Saute Pan with Lid, 3.3-Quart $149 (was $179)

HexClad Grilling and Specialty Cookware

This is the summer-relevant corner of the sale. The Hybrid BBQ Grill Pan drops 30% to $111 (was $159), and the 10-inch Hybrid Wok is $95 (was $119) if stir-fry is more your speed.

• Hybrid BBQ Grill Pan, 12-inch $111 (was $159)
• Hybrid BBQ Grill Topper, 16-inch $144 (was $169)
• Hybrid Wok, 10-inch $95 (was $119)
• Hybrid Griddle Pan, 12-inch $118 (was $139)
• Hybrid Griddle Pan, 13-inch $127 (was $159)
• Hybrid Double Burner Griddle $169 (was $199)
• Hybrid Roasting Pan with Rack $169 (was $199)
• Hybrid Pizza Steel $137 (was $149)

HexClad Damascus Steel Knives and Knife Sets

The knives carry some of the largest percentage discounts in the sale. The 7-piece Damascus Steel Knife Set is half off at $399 (was $783), and the Master Series 4-piece steak knife set is $131 (was $259).

• Damascus Steel Knife Set, 7-Piece $399 (was $783)
• Mega Cutlery Bundle, 17-Piece $889 (was $1,459)
• Sous-Chef Cutlery Bundle, 10-Piece $689 (was $1,150)
• Damascus Steel Knife Set, 6-Piece $379 (was $654)
• Steak Knife and Bistecca Plate Set, 16-Piece $429 (was $656)
• Damascus Steel Steak Knife Set, 8-Piece $379 (was $458)
• Steak Knife and Bistecca Plate Set, 8-Piece $199 (was $328)
• Master Series Damascus Steel Steak Knife Set, 4-Piece $131 (was $259)
• Damascus Steel Cleaver, 7-inch $169 (was $199)
• Damascus Steel Chef’s Knife, 8-inch $118 (was $139)
• Damascus Steel Santoku Knife, 7-inch $110 (was $129)
• Damascus Steel Nakiri Knife, 6.5-inch $127 (was $149)
• Damascus Steel Serrated Bread Knife, 8-inch $118 (was $139)
• Damascus Steel Boning and Fillet Knife, 6-inch $110 (was $129)
• Damascus Steel Paring Knife, 3.5-inch $67 (was $79)

HexClad HexMill Grinders

The HexMill grinders rarely move on price, so the sale is worth a look. The Salt and Pepper Grinder Set is $199 (was $318), and the full HexMill Collection Bundle is $299 (was $487).

• HexMill Salt and Pepper Grinder Set $199 (was $318)
• HexMill Collection Bundle $299 (was $487)
• HexMill Pepper Grinder $135 (was $159)
• HexMill Salt Grinder $135 (was $159)

HexClad Cutting Boards, Tools, and Accessories

The smaller add-ons round out the cart. The 8-piece BBQ Tool Set is $74 (was $99), and the 6-piece Stainless Mixing Bowl Set with vacuum-seal lids drops to $84 (was $99).

• BBQ Tool Set, 8-Piece $74 (was $99)
• Kitchen Utensil Set, 9-Piece $212 (was $249)
• Hybrid Carving and Cutting Board $169 (was $199)
• Beechwood Cutting Board, Extra-Large $93 (was $109)
• Honing Rod, 9-inch $59 (was $69)
• Stainless Mixing Bowl Set with Vacuum-Seal Lids, 6-Piece $84 (was $99)
• Steamer Basket Set, 2-Piece $59 (was $69)
• Cocktail Shaker, 25 oz $84 (was $99)
• Splatter Screen $33 (was $39)
• HexClad Hot Mitt and Trivet Duo $34 (was $58)
• HexClad Hot Mitt Set $25 (was $29)
• Silicone Trivet Set, 2-Pack $25 (was $29)
• Dish Drying Mat, 2-Pack $25 (was $29)

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