Passover, like many other Jewish holidays, remains mysterious for people who don’t practice the Jewish faith. Perhaps you’re loosely familiar with some of its more notable identifiers—namely, gastronomic delicacies like matzah, beef brisket, and mat…
Lees meerThis morning, New York finally passed legislation to legalize recreational cannabis, making it the 16th state to do so, and the second largest by population after California. Legally partaking for fun is now an option for around 91 million Americans…
Lees meerPfizer and BioNTech announced today that they have completed a phase 3 trial of their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 12 to 15, and that so far it seems to be 100% effective in that age group. If the FDA agrees that the vaccine is safe and effecti…
Lees meerNational Burrito Day lands on April Fool’s Day this year, but thankfully restaurants aren’t playing around with their deals. Starting tomorrow, restaurants like Pollo Loco and Moe’s Southwest Grill are offering buy-one-get-one deals, $5 burritos, an…
Lees meerThe iOS app screen shows all the apps installed on your iPhone—or does it? There’s actually a hidden QR scanner app on all iPhones running iOS 14 that you can’t normally find in the app launcher. The “Code Scanner” app is already integrated into the…
Lees meerGenerally speaking, April Fool’s Day presents three possibilities: Annoying pranks that ultimately inspire a laugh, horrible pranks that go terribly awry, and the opportunity for brands to remind us that they should never tweet.Read more...
Lees meerLet me tell you all a little household cleaning story: Our former editor-in-chief, Alice Bradley, sent me a social media video of someone showing how to unscrew your toilet seat to clean off the gunk under the brackets. Now, I am one to go to town o…
Lees meerEarlier today, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation legalizing recreational cannabis in the Empire state. That brings the number of states where recreational use is permitted to 16; cannabis (as opposed to THC-free CBD) is still wholly …
Lees meerNow that spring is here, it’s time to start thinking about your outdoor plans for the next few months. Is there a particular park that you’ve visited as a guest and want to commit to for the entire season? What about camping and hiking permits?Read …
Lees meerIt’s totally fine to prefer “buy now, pay later” payments over credit cards or to simply avoid the debt trap of plastic altogether. The only problem is that without credit cards, it’s harder to build up your credit score, which means you’ll have a t…
Lees meerYou’re probably not washing your sheets as often as you should. A survey done by the Mattress Advisor found that, on average, people will wait about 24 days before changing them—and the number was even higher for pillowcases. Here’s how often you sh…
Lees meerGrowing up, my favorite movies were Indiana Jones, The Lord of the Rings, James Bond—anything with action and adventure. They typically starred daring men, but as a young woman I started admire more powerful, smart women who could command a room. Fa…
Lees meerThe go-to resource for anyone curious about a new gig’s salary is Glassdoor, given the site teems with crowdsourced salaries for various positions at literally thousands of companies. If you take Glassdoor’s salaries at face value, then you’ll have …
Lees meerDays before it was to expire, the CDC has extended its national moratorium on evictions, which now stretches through June 30. Unless you make more than $99,000 a year, it’s still illegal for your landlords to evict you or force you to pay rent. Here…
Lees meerWhen you get your first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine (in other words, the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines), evidence indicates your protection begins about two weeks later—before you get the second dose. That’s good news, but it doesn’t mean you c…
Lees meerIf you’ve ever had to stop and ask yourself, “is it easier said than done, or easier said then done,” you are not alone. We probably don’t think about “than” versus “then” too often when we’re speaking because they sound so similar anyway. When we’r…
Lees meerApple released patches for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch over the weekend that all users should install immediately. The patches fixes a dangerous zero-day vulnerability that hackers are actively exploiting.Read more...
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Lees meerThe IRS recently clarified that personal protective equipment like face masks, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes can now be deducted as medical expenses—and the tax break applies to health savings accounts, as well. Here’s what you need to know…
Lees meerPiracy and stealing are wrong. That’s a given. But also, I think it’s shitty when companies release limited edition items that can have a decisive impact on your gaming experience, but make them so scarce that the only way to get your hands on one …
Lees meerAs a client in talk therapy, it can feel like there’s an unspoken boundary between you and your therapist concerning what questions you’re allowed to ask about their personal life. Can you ask them if they are married or single, or if they have kids…
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