Update, Aug. 17: The recall described below has once again expanded to include two more products from popular oat milk brand Oatly—both their standard and chocolate oat milk. The brand’s “Barista edition” oat milk was included in the initial recalle…
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Lees meerLike most people, you probably subscribe to so many (too many) streaming services—and yet, each one carries a show you’d hate to miss. With price hikes across the board, the cost of keeping up with all your favorite shows and films is getting out of…
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Lees meerDodge announced yesterday it is ending production of the Dodge Challenger and Charger. The 2023 models of the famous muscle cars will be the last new ones you’ll be able to buy unless they revive the model down the, uh, road.Read more...
Lees meerMy spam folder currently contains over 500 emails of incomprehensible phishing attempts, newsletters from companies I didn’t know I subscribed to, and a variety of unsolicited messages. I’m grateful that there’s a spam filter checking for certain em…
Lees meerAt this point, it’s obvious that our smartphones and computers are data-leakers. Plenty of us now cover our laptops’ webcams (although we always forget about the mics), while our smartphones track our locations with us wherever we go. Unfortunately,…
Lees meerWith polio in the news lately, many people are wondering if they were vaccinated against polio as a kid. Fortunately, if you grew up in the U.S., there’s a good chance you were. Read more...
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Lees meerIf the Cult of Diet Coke were an actual cult, I would be its Squeaky Fromme (totally devoted, weirdly hot). Some of my earliest foodie memories are of pairing Diet Coke with Oreos at vacation bible school, but I didn’t realize the no-cal beverage an…
Lees meerThere’s fruit salad, and then there’s fruit as a main component of salad. The former turns into a soggy, oxidized mess, macerating in its neighbor’s juices. Save it for the 12-year-old after-soccer-practice crowd. For a more grown-up take, use large…
Lees meer“Skinny” is such an outdated concept; too diet culture for 2022. “Flat belly” sounds better, but we’re tired of that, too. What is the trend-dependent online influencer culture to do?Enter “gut health,” TikTok’s latest euphemism for having a thin wa…
Lees meerAfter four months of beta testing, Android 13 is finally here. The software, codenamed “Tiramisu,” is available right now for many Android users, and includes many of the new features and changes Google has been cooking up this past year.Read more...
Lees meerI don’t know how our mothers used to talk about dating, but I do know that their daughters live by a simple mantra: “Dump him.” It’s great—many women are refusing to lower their standards for men who aren’t emotionally available, well-meaning commun…
Lees meerIt’s certainly overused, but that’s because there are few more satisfying tropes in movies than the bit about “assembling the team.” These movies lay out a goal, introduce the protagonist with the most personal connection to that goal (whether it’s …
Lees meerIf you’re a frequent user of Uber or Uber Eats and a member of Uber Rewards, you should make plans to use your remaining points and benefits in the next couple of months. Uber is axing its free loyalty program in favor of its paid monthly subscripti…
Lees meerA lesser known perk of travel rewards credit cards is the free companion ticket, which provides you with a free or reduced-cost second fare when you pay for one ticket at full price. A number of cards offer this benefit, but while it sounds great, t…
Lees meerIt’s natural to get defensive when we feel misunderstood, especially in romantic relationships. Open communication is key to any relationship, but a defensive reaction—which likely reads as hostile to your partner—will quickly shut down any hopes of…
Lees meerIt’s a bad time to purchase an iPhone. It’s bad if you want to rock the newest Apple cell, and it’s bad if you want to purchase an older, more economical model. Industry watchers expect Apple to announce the iPhone 14 in September, and if/when it do…
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Lees meerThe best and the worst thing about social media is that it lets us compare ourselves to others. When it comes to athletes and fitness influencers, those comparisons can inspire us. But what happens when somebody tells you you’re a fool for idolizing…
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