Новости за 19.10.2022

Even if your career is going well at the moment, there’s always the possibility that might change. Layoffs happen unexpectedly, and industries can be forced to deal with systemic shifts. Just as you have an emergency plan for natural disasters, or an emergency fund for unexpected expenses, it’s also a good idea to…

Hair conditioner isn’t a particularly complex thing. Its name says what it does: It conditions your hair. You use it in the shower to offset the drying effect of your shampoo and make your tresses more manageable. It’s simple stuff, right? It’s not that simple, actually. You can do a lot with conditioner besides…

With the federal government threading the fine needle of keeping inflation down by increasing interest rates, the housing market is still in a very different place than it was before the pandemic. With home prices seeming to finally start going down, many people might be considering wether it is a good time to sell…

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Video games usually come in one of two dimensions: You have your 2D side scrollers, or, more commonly, your typical 3D adventures. Rarely do you see a game that pushes beyond these dimensions, since, you know, we live in the third dimension. Why, then, does a Minecraft clone exist in 4D?

Those who jumped on the Peloton pandemic-bandwagon in 2021 and picked up their Tread+ treadmill only to learn it was subject to a recall now have more time to return it for a full refund.

Peloton has extended their window for customers to return their recalled workout equipment to Nov. 6, 2023. The U.S. Consumer…

Lizards are truly underrated pets. Bearded dragons in particular are smart and friendly and fun to care for, so it’s no surprise that they’re popular family pets. One warning, though: Any pet reptile can carry Salmonella bacteria, and the CDC is warning about a recent outbreak in bearded dragons that has affected…

If you’re eligible for Biden’s sweeping student loan forgiveness plan, then you can—and should—apply right now. Earlier this week the U.S. Department of Education launched a beta version of the form for federal student loan debt relief. But what happens after you send in your application? Here’s how to find out what…

Hulu has some good, original stuff coming up in November, but you might miss it amid a digital avalanche of seasonal fare. Am I exaggerating? Well, a quick search reveals the word “Christmas” appears in this list of forthcoming content no less than 24 times—and that’s not including related terms like “Santa” (4 times…

I require pitch blackness and perfect silence to sleep at night—no room is ever dark enough for me, though I keep trying to find one. If you’re like me, you probably have blackout curtains and a little eye mask, but there are more ways than that to further darken a room. Here are some tips you probably don’t know yet.

Only an icy heart is unsentimental about the last summer tomato. Mine was a giant orange Brandywine that I let hang onto the vine far too long, and its destiny was a tomato tart.

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Sometimes our worst nightmares come while we’re awake. Consider the fact that while some of the most terrifying horror movies ever made vary wildly in subject matter—moving from straight-up monster movies to serial killer flicks—they have one thing in common: They are all (or at least claim to be) based on events that…

Puff pastry is the impressive main element in dozens of sophisticated desserts because of its structure, rich flavor, and versatility. It’s also exactly what I needed to make a thoroughly unsophisticated Halloween dessert. These mummy Nutella tarts require only three ingredients and an oven—you don’t even need any …

Grocery prices are being what they are in 2022, I’m not looking forward to Thanksgiving shopping. I recently noted my much-needed 12-packs of Diet Coke, which I buy at least twice a week, are costing me around $8 ($3 or $4 more than last year), making my Coke habit a lot harder to budget for. Thus, I began to suspect …

An insurance policy for your home doesn’t just pay for necessary repairs when disaster strikes, it also can protect you in case of an accident on your property, such as a slip and fall. Peace of mind for major repairs and bad accidents is important—but there are some things you might be doing that can void your…

Running is a fulfilling hobby, but it can be a tough one. If you don’t run, you may not realize your partner or close friend is facing a whole rollercoaster of emotions every time they go out (from elation to mind-numbing boredom), or that their pastime really does a number on their body—bruised toenails, anyone?

The holiday season is a time for traditions, for casting our eyes back to the comfortable memories of days gone by, for reviving old and questionably beloved IP to stick on your streaming service (see last month’s Disney+ premier of Hocus Pocus 2).

In November, Disney+ is transforming two films from its back catalog…