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When the COVID shots first came out, the CDC wanted to be cautious. It was a new vaccine, after all, so they recommended waiting two weeks before or after getting any other vaccine, including a flue shot. That guidance has changed. You can now get your flu and COVID shots at the same visit—but maybe not in the same…

A recent Consumer Product Safety Commission alert is urging people to not use male-to-male power chords. In spite of being illegal, the product is available online with the supposed use to feed electricity from a generator into a building’s main power system. The consequences of doing so, however, could be dire. Many…

With fears of a recession approaching, it’s natural to turn to the experts for some personal finance advice. Much of the advice you find from self-proclaimed finance gurus is straightforward enough: Save more, spend less, and, oh yes, one last thing: Buy their book to learn how you, too, can achieve financial freedom!

Garlic is a crucial ingredient in various cuisines around the world. Maneul jangjji is a popular pickled garlic side dish on the Korean table, Egyptian kushary is a beloved garlic-forward meal, and French style confit garlic is wonderful on just about everything. The most common way for me to show garlic some love is…

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Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge both come with advanced spellcheck tools: But because they are advanced (they help you with more than just spellcheck), all the processing for the grammar and language suggestions happens on their servers. According to a study by Otto, these services are transferring basically anything…

The usual suspects have been deeply traumatized by the latest trailer for a Disney movie (as though we have nothing better to worry about). In the forthcoming remake of The Little Mermaid, Halle Bailey, a Black woman, will play Ariel, who was, in the cartoon, white (Disney would need another two decades to create a…

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The 2022 midterm elections are quickly approaching, and no matter where you live, there’s a lot at stake. From inflation and immigration, to attempting to preserve democracy and regain bodily autonomy for people with a uterus, there is plenty to worked up—and vote—about.

When it comes to traffic, drivers can fall into a variety of categories. Maybe you’re someone who dutifully sends in reports to your map service provider. Maybe you actively try to employ driving strategies that make traffic less likely for other people. Maybe your concerns revolve less around arriving late to your…

The Mac’s startup sound is justifiably iconic, but it’s an anomaly. None of Apple’s other devices make a peep when booting up, relying on solely the presence of the company’s logo to inform users their iPhone or iPad is turning on. If you prefer an old school chime or just like it when your device makes noises, you’re…

In a recent study, twice daily nasal irrigation was found to reduce the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. Although the study in question had some pretty major flaws—including a small sample size and the lack of a proper control group—the researchers “are probably on the right track,” said Mas Takashima, an ENT specialist…

When you get serious about your fitness goals (be they strength- or weight-related), often one first step is to get your nutrition in order. You want to get enough protein to support your muscles, fruits and vegetables for health, carbs for fuel, and a total amount of calories that supports your activity and your…

One of my favorite childhood snacks was a large Clausen pickle, eaten alongside cubes or slices of sharp cheddar cheese. I would take alternating bites of each, unencumbered by cracker or bread. Usually, I would wash it down with Diet Coke (because even at a young age I understood the importance of cleansing the…

Unless your Android phone is always on silent or Do Not Disturb mode, chances are you get tons of daily notifications, most of which you don’t actually care about. I’m sure I don’t have to explain how irritating the constant barrage of alerts is, and how the relentless dings and buzzes can take a toll on your mental…

You can never have too many snack options, especially when it comes to holiday celebrations like Rosh Hashanah. Honey apple puffs fit the bill for party appetizers due to their simple ingredient list, easy bulk preparation, and impressive aesthetic, with a flavor that reads like a sweet, warm apple hug.

According to Psychology Today, as many three-quarters of bereaved people report some kind of after-death communication with loved ones. This could come in the form of a dream, a feeling, a favorite song on the radio, just about anything, really. I’m going to discount the most likely and most boring explanation for…

You’ve probably noticed your favorite streaming giants, the likes of Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max—once the haven for creators lured in by the freedom to make shows that would never fly on broadcast TV—are increasingly resorting to tactics like subscription price hikes and a shift to cheaper, more formulaic (aka “safe”)…

There are a lot of instances when you might need to match a phone number to a real person’s name. Maybe you got a text from an unknown number. Maybe you’ve seen a call from an unlisted contact pop up repeatedly on your partner’s home screen. Whatever the case may be, here are some of the best ways to nail down the…

How do you choose which nonprofits deserve your money or volunteer hours? Nobody wants their donations to enrich some overpaid CEO’s pockets, so we’ve often been told to steer clear of organizations that spend too much on overhead. Our own charity-giving advice has cited the rule of thumb that 20% overhead is…