Harvard Health Publishing reported that self-confidence rises and falls in a bell curve: As you get older, self-confidence increases, peaks at age 60, and then begins to decline. The publication reported on self-confidence based on a full lifetime, …
Lees meerThe Democratic-controlled House voted to approve the latest COVID relief package today, and President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law on Friday. But how soon will you receive the $1,400 checks included as part of the $1.9 trillion legisl…
Lees meerIt’s spring again, and if you’ve been lamenting a snowy winter, the roads are probably beckoning. Why not dust off those running shoes and go for a jog amidst the spring flowers and the fresh air that no longer hurts your face? Oh, right. Because it…
Lees meerA handful of malware-filled Android apps has, once again, been removed from the Google Play Store, and they were all taking advantage of the latest trend in malware design: masquerading as innocent clones of useful apps to escape initial detection b…
Lees meerThe experience of mental and physical stress can take a toll on the body, causing sudden heart palpitations and shortness of breath, followed (hopefully) by a period of relaxation as the stressors pass. Brief moments of tension and release are heal…
Lees meerCar accidents happen, but you can help yourself avoid them by driving slowly and safely, and you can increasing your chances or emerging unscathed from one by wearing a seatbelt. But what do you do when your car itself is the risk? Kia is recalling …
Lees meerThe USDA has extended its pandemic free meals program for the summer, through at least September 30, 2021. If you haven’t already been taking part, you may be surprised to know that these meals are for all school-aged kids and are 100% free with no …
Lees meerAny grandparent will tell you that occasional video chats or socially distanced, masked get-togethers on the back porch don’t count as sufficient quality time with their grandkids. What grandparents want—what they have craved—all these long months a…
Lees meerSay you’re holding a virtual class in Google Meet and you want to let your students split off into discussion groups to go over the lesson so far—Google Meet’s Breakout Rooms let you temporarily divide your virtual meeting into smaller groups, and d…
Lees meerThe “crypto-” carbon crisis is evolving. And after years of low-key use, art and collectibles tied to what are known as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded into the global discourse as the Next Big Thing. Embedded with it, though, is an existen…
Lees meerPresident Joe Biden’s German shepherd Major, a rescue dog the Biden family adopted in 2018, is still technically the First Dog of the United States, though he cannot frolic on the White House grounds anymore. After what multiple reports have called …
Lees meerFrom meal plans to high-end fashion, everything is for sale on social media, so you might not be surprised that ABC News reported millennials are using the video app TikTok to find apartments. I was reminded of how Craigslist became a leader in chea…
Lees meerEach year, the U.S. sets aside a short, 28-day window in which to celebrate Blackness. Carving out a time when the whole country pauses to honor the achievements of Black folks is nice (though the fact that it happens during the shortest month of th…
Lees meerIf you’re waiting impatiently for your turn to get a vaccine, you probably already know all the tricks to snag an appointment. (If not, we have a guide here.) But there’s another avenue you may be able to pursue: the standby list. Sometimes clinics …
Lees meerCredit report errors are a chronic problem made worse by the pandemic, and complaints about mistakes by the credit bureaus are at an all-time high—up 86% over the last year. To protect yourself, make sure you’re checking your credit reports every th…
Lees meerDoses for any of the four COVID-19 vaccines currently in circulation are coveted around the world. Receiving a shot in the arm is a cause for celebration—it’s the most effective means humanity has to finally stave off the pandemic that’s killed 525,…
Lees meerIf you’re looking for brand-new features to play with on your Apple devices, today’s updates from Apple are going to let you down. However, they’re just as important to install on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch today, as they fix an importan…
Lees meerStumbling upon a new favorite podcast is like striking gold; it has to be the right combination of content that interests you, ads that aren’t too intrusive, and hosts who feel like friends. It’s nice when someone does the vetting for you, offering …
Lees meerCorn dogs are a breakfast food (sausage, fried batter—it’s all there!), and the best breakfast foods are those that can be made quickly and easily, even in an un-caffeinated state. Frozen corn dogs are almost that. They heat up quickly in the microw…
Lees meerWhen you peel off your sweaty workout clothes, you may be tempted to just throw them in the laundry with everything else. But performance fabrics and anything elastic benefit from some extra attention. Try these tips to keep them smelling great and …
Lees meerIt took me a whole year, but I’ve finally figured out my go-to quarantine weeknight meal. We’re late in the game, but luckily it will taste just as good once “this is all over.” It’s a meal that requires about 20 minutes to prepare, and four ingredi…
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