On Sunday, the Taliban took control of Afghanistan’s capital city Kabul following the United States’ withdrawal of troops and the collapse of the country’s military. Many Afghanis are now in danger, including journalists, diplomats, people who have …
Lees meerThis week we’re speaking with investigative journalist and radio producer Dan Weissmann about how to get around all the outrageous expenses that come with the cost of healthcare. From the surprise medical bills to choosing from the endlessly confusi…
Lees meerCertain plants, like azaleas and rhododendrons, like moisture but they don’t like long periods of standing water. There is a delicate balance between adequately hydrating plants and drowning their roots, which can cause disease. But you can prevent …
Lees meerIf you think about it, making beats is a dream job. You get to mess around with cool sounds all day and, if you’re good, you’ll get paid—and a rapper might even shout you out at the beginning of a song. Next time you hear Megan Thee Stallion’s “Body…
Lees meerHot, soapy water really is that bitch. It’s all you need to clean most things. But, in some cases, it does its job a little too well, especially if you’re dealing with greasy pots or pans.Read more...
Lees meerListen, I appreciate a good roll of duct tape or bottle of super glue as much as the next person, but they’re not universal miracle-workers. Not every adhesive is the right adhesive for the job; in fact, experience has shown me that choosing the wro…
Lees meerFrozen cooked shrimp has become a freezer staple for many, thanks to being a quick and easy way to add protein to salads, pastas, and any number of other meals. But if it’s in your freezer at the moment, you’re going to want to check the label. Rea…
Lees meerAlt+Tab is one of Windows 10's best shortcuts. It allows you to not only switch between apps, but to see a preview of all your open windows so you can choose exactly which one you want to switch to. It’s so good, there’s even a third-party plug-in f…
Lees meerWhether heading back to the campus or starting yet another year of learning from home, college students are probably going to want at least a few new gadgets to help them make it through the year.Read more...
Lees meerDepression is one of those illnesses that makes it almost impossible just to get out of bed, let alone do all of the necessary tasks your life requires, like getting dressed, feeding yourself, and cleaning your house. Unfortunately, the tendency to …
Lees meerHumans aren’t the only ones who suffer memory loss and impaired brain function as we age—it can also happen to our pets. In dogs, it’s called cognitive dysfunction syndrome, or CDS, and unfortunately, many of its symptoms are brushed off as “normal”…
Lees meerAre you tired of having to use boring touch controls to interact with your phone? After all, that’s the way things have been done on almost every smartphone for the last decade and a half. While some phones have dabbled in different gesture-based co…
Lees meerMost Spotify users are likely aware the streaming service tracks their listening activity, search history, playlists, and the songs they like or skip—that’s all part of helping the algorithm figure out what you like, right? However, some users may …
Lees meerContrary to public opinion, I do eat vegetables. I am a frequent eater of salads, and just this year started growing my own vegetables (and, technically, fruits), the most robust of which has been zucchini. Read more...
Lees meerHave we reached peak used car prices? No one can say for sure, but there are definitely signs that the market is beginning to cool off. With some car model prices elevated above 30% compared to last year, this could be a good time to sell your car, …
Lees meerIn a recent post, we offered a few options for removing mold from hard-to-clean surfaces like wood and upholstery, but what about the wettest room in the house? It might seem straightforward to clean your bathroom’s tub and tile, but areas like grou…
Lees meerWe recently advised you that certain types of landscaping can help (or hurt) your home’s resale value. (Steer clear of spikey plants! Avoid invasive species! Don’t plant too many trees!) But another way to potentially boost the value of your home—or…
Lees meerWe’re used to seeing kids play team sports, like soccer and baseball, at a young age. And strength-based activities like climbing on monkey bars are time-honored childhood pastimes. But somehow, lifting weights looks wrong to many of us when kids ar…
Lees meerThe shift was already happening, but after a year and a half of remote work during the pandemic, Slack has become the de facto business messaging app. But just as you’d think twice about calling your colleagues on their off days or after work, you s…
Lees meerWith children heading back to full-time, in-person school over the next few weeks while the Delta variant of COVID-19 surges, many parents are wondering whether their kids will be required to wear a mask.Read more...
Lees meerWhenever you get a medical bill that’s either more than you expect (which is often) or confusing (also often), you should ask for an itemized bill, or a “super bill.” A super bill contains the finer details you actually need to make sense of what yo…
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