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A recently published Harris Poll conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association paints a bleak picture of a disaffected America. We’re disillusioned by government, see our nation as beset by violence and crime, and feel increasingly financially insecure. In other words, everyone is stressed out; so…Read more...

For some reason, negotiation tends to be considered a specialized professional skill instead of a basic life one. Business school students and salespeople learn tons about how to work out deals, but most of the rest of us never learn much about how to negotiate. That’s one reason why buying a major asset like a house…Read more...

Thanksgiving is a big deal to me. Every year, towards the end of October—for almost six years now—my thoughts turn to turkey and all its accompanying sides. You’d think I’d be tired of it, but I’m not.Read more...

Just two days before Elon Musk took over Twitter, his company Tesla voluntarily made its 17th recall of the year, reaching 3.4 million vehicles recalled according to a report from Yahoo News, beating their previous record of 11 recalls from 2021.

It’s tough to justify paying for mobile games when there are so many free options out there. Of course, so many of those free options are ad-ridden nightmares. I don’t mind an ad every now and then if the gameplay is great, but that isn’t most games. Most games on the App Store and Play Store are virtually unplayable,…Read more...

There’s a flush of excitement among Muppets fans, and the real ones will know exactly what I’m talking about: After a couple of years of mucking around, Disney+ will finally be offering the complete version of The Muppets Christmas Carol on the streaming service starting Dec. 9. The addition involves a single scene,…Read more...

TikTok is full of terrible fitness advice, from long-debunked myths spiced up with new sound clips, to misinformation on strength training, to diet tips masquerading as “gut health.” A recent study on the platform’s messaging found a concerning amount of inaccurate and diet-glorifying content on food and wellness. But…Read more...

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After years of hosting, cooking, and writing about Thanksgiving dinner, I have a confession to make: I have never used a roasting pan to cook my turkey. I don’t even own a roasting pan big enough to cook a turkey, nor a roasting rack to set it on. I roast my birds on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, and the bird…Read more...

Renting an Airbnb always seems like a great idea, but it turns out to be such a hassle (which is why we recommend alternatives to using the service at all). The company has heard the complaints of its users, however, and announced a big change this week: Prices are about to be more transparent. Here’s what you need to…Read more...

We don’t have to tell you what hairspray is for. It’s right there in the name: You spray your hair with it and the stuff helps you tame flyaways and keep your style in place. It comes with some annoying drawbacks, like flakiness, but you can fix that and its utility in hairstyling outweighs any cons, really. That’s…Read more...

One of the top issues for many voters at the polls today is inflation. With the inflation rate reaching record heights all this year, it’s been impossible to escape the term. Even though you’ve probably tossed the word around yourself, that doesn’t mean you fully grasp what inflation is and how it works.

I woke up this morning chanting a mantra to myself: It’s just a regular Tuesday, it’s just a regular Tuesday, it’s just a regular Tuesday. Apparently my body couldn’t be tricked, because it remained in a heightened state of anxiety—even beyond what it’s normally capable of, which is saying something. So I went on a…Read more...

God of War: Ragnarök, possibly the most anticipated game of 2022, is out tomorrow. Sony’s first-party titles have a great track record for making the game as accessible as possible—if you’re planning on playing the game right away, you should change these settings to make your experience even better.

Don’t bother with antiquated screen recording tools like the Xbox game bar or third-party apps. Windows now has a free tool to simultaneously record both your screen and your webcam. Clipchamp video editor is built right in to the latest version of Windows 11 (2o22 update), though anyone running Windows 10 or newer…Read more...

I may be listening to Taylor Swift’s Midnights on repeat this month, but I enjoy a good shuffle like anyone else. It’s a great way to rediscover music in your library you haven’t listened to in a hot minute. Sometimes, it’s nice to kick back, relax, and let probability take over.

No one likes to fail at anything, especially at love. Even if you are successful at work and friendships, dating can cause all sorts of anxiety and fear particularly if your love life continues to fall flat. According to relationship coach Laura Doyle, it’s normal to fear that you’re failing at dating.Read more...

So, you tried those Nutella-and-Biscoff cookie butter-layered freezer brownies from TikTok and loved the results, but you hated the process. Spreading the cookie butter and Nutella on parchment was a sticky mess, they took forever to freeze, and by the time they were out of the oven, the process had stretched to…Read more...

If someone ever offers meet up with you in Goblu, Ohio, or fly with you to Listenbourg, tell them you’re wise to their scheme, because those places don’t exist.

The point of Zelle was to be able to make easy, quick transactions between friends and family who trust each other: There is no fraud protection for you (or any way to get your money back) once you send it through Zelle. So it didn’t take long for scammers to recognize an opportunity—and figure out a way to trick you…Read more...

One of the most appealing aspects of your crypto wallet is that no one can get in it. In the event of your passing, however, that advantage becomes a major hitch. Dying without clear instructions in place for what will happen to your cryptocurrency—or how your heirs can even access it—is tantamount to letting it…Read more...

The other day I was looking for some sage, probably to make a test batch of this stuffing. It took three whole trips to three whole stores before I found any. This, to me, does not bode well for the coming weeks, at least sage-wise. Maybe it’s just my city, but there have been a fair amount of herbs missing from all…Read more...

If you live in Florida and have recently purchased lettuce, you might want to check the label to see if it’s one of the products being recalled over a risk of contamination from salmonella, according to an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Kalera is voluntarily recalling 633 cases of…Read more...

Indoor plants are a great way to brighten up your home, whatever climate you live in. As the world has increasingly shifted to a work-from-home model, having indoor plants has become even more popular—a 2021 survey found close to 90 percent of respondents kept at least one houseplant.

Hotels have cleaning staffs, of course, and those employees usually do their best to make sure your stay away from home is a clean and comfortable one—but there are still things they can miss. If you’re a major germaphobe or staying in a less-than-luxurious hotel, you might want to do a little cleaning of your own…Read more...

Being an adult in 2022 is stressful. There’s a lot going on in and around our lives, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by it all. If you’re finding yourself in such a state, you might do from a pep talk. Specifically, a pep talk from a kindergartener.

Dry buttermilk biscuits are generally considered to be bad biscuits. They act as a desiccant on the tongue, absorbing excess moisture while giving off crumby vibes. I usually have no use for them, but that’s all changed—dry biscuits make an incredible pan of dressing (aka “stuffing”).Read more...

When kids get sick or injured, it can be a scary time to be a parent. But not every illness or bump on the head requires an immediate trip to the hospital, especially right now, when emergency rooms are packed—thanks in part to a surge of the cold virus RSV. So how do you know which symptoms are worth a trips to the…Read more...

As a baker, Thanksgiving is an opportunity to experiment with all the pie ideas I’ve been wanting to try. Unfortunately, I always end up making far more pies than I need. I’m a big fan of variety, and I know that while some folks live for sweet potato, others need pecan, and it’s a crime if you don’t have apple or…Read more...

Whether you just inherited an unexpected sum of money, you’re looking to buy a home, or you’re figuring out how to set aside money for retirement—there are plenty of reasons to hire a financial planner. And when it comes to finding the right financial planner for you, the last thing you want is to get ripped off. The…Read more...

If you are worried about spoilers for God of War: Ragnarök, your PS5, of all things, may be your biggest enemy—especially if you’ve pre-ordered the new God of War from the PlayStation Store. The PS5's Explore tab has begun showing “related content” for the game, which, unfortunately, could include major spoilers.Read more...

When you update your smartphone to Android 13, you’ll discover new features and changes like Material You support for third-party app icons, the ability to disable app notifications right away, and scheduling dark mode at bedtime, among a host of other options. Of course, in order to try out these new Android 13…Read more...

Safe sleep for babies involves putting them on their backs in a crib without pillows, bumpers, or blankets. That’s still the case even if a pillow is marketed for babies, and even if it says it prevents SIDS or helps your baby’s head grow in a more natural shape. Or, to quote the FDA: “If you own an infant head…Read more...

Whether you’ve happily volunteered for the position of “Thanksgiving preparer” or it was thrust upon you when Aunt Judy died, cooking the big turkey meal is stressful and fraught with potential failure and disgrace—especially if it’s your first time. But you can avoid the most common, and worst, Thanksgiving meal…Read more...

Cats are lovable pets, their antics entertaining and deeply memeable–but they can also be real jerks when they want to be. Scratching the furniture is one thing our feline friends often have a particularly infuriating penchant for, and it might not surprise you to learn that there’s no foolproof way to stop them from…Read more...

The last thing you expect when you climb into your car is being hurt—or killed—by a device meant to save your life. For more than 276,000 Chrysler and Dodge owners with the airbags from the defunct company Takata, this could be a real risk.Read more...

At some point in your career, there will probably come a time when you might consider moving for a job. And the decision can get more complicated if you have a significant other or kids.

Good news for those of us who suck at sewing: If you rip a cushion or seat, you don’t have to reupholster the whole thing. You can usually fix small rips yourself, but how you do it (and whether it lasts) depends on what sort of material you’re dealing with. Here’s how to fix a rips in vinyl and fabric without pulling…Read more...

If you’re like most people, you get frustrated when you try to book an Airbnb listing only to find that additional fees put the property way outside of your budget. There’s a way around it, though. Here’s how to see the total price of your booking right on the search page.

Last month, Nestle had a different cookie dough recall for their Toll House Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling. This time, it’s the Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tubs that are being recalled for concerns of having a soft plastic film inside of their cookie mix. The recall was made after…Read more...

You might be looking for a new social media platform, and Discord might be your best bet. Discord is a community-first platform that offers servers where you can find thousands of like-minded people to interact with, or just conversations for you to scroll through. But which servers should you join?

When you browse your credit card statement and see an odd purchase amount or company name you can’t place, it’s possible that best-case scenario, you just forgot what you bought, or worst-case, your card number was stolen. Often, mysterious card charges are recurring payments (such as subscriptions) you forgot about,…Read more...

If you’ve ever purchased a lampshade for a specific base, there’s a good chance that when you put the two pieces together, they didn’t work. Even seasoned professionals have difficulty eyeballing it. That’s because there are multiple factors that determine whether a lampshade and base look like they belong together,…Read more...

With Veterans Day 2022 less than a week away, it’s the perfect time to take a look at some of the food deals and freebies available to veterans and active members of the military on Friday, November 11. Here are a few to consider.Read more...

Rising energy costs means that most of us will be paying more to heat our homes this winter. And unfortunately, that’s only one of many price increases we’ve seen over the last year or so. This makes it especially important to ensure that we keep the resources, appliances, and home features we do have working for us,…Read more...

Anyone who has done any DIY work in their home (or someone else’s home) knows that in most cases, the project will take longer than you anticipated, and no matter how small it seems, usually ends up being pretty exhausting. This means that when it’s time to clean up, you’re faced with a tough decision: Push through…Read more...

When it comes to fast food and fast casual burger chains, there are options galore. So, to help convince consumers that their burgers are the best, these chains have ads and marketing campaigns featuring new limited-time-only offerings and deals, as well as claims about the quality and size of their food.Read more...

Inflation has hit us hard this year, and so far, things aren’t looking great for 2023. No, buying some fast food in order to get more fast food for free probably isn’t going to fix things, but thanks to Wendy’s, you can try it out and see what happens. Here’s what to know.

The idea of walking while you work isn’t a new one; we first featured a “treadputer” on this site in 2006. But the idea has returned, and it’s enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to cheaper, smaller treadmill models that are being called “walking pads.” So how is a walking pad different from a treadmill, and are…Read more...

It’s that time of year again: parent-teacher conference season. For 15 minutes, parents sit face-to-face with the person responsible for their kid’s education. For most, it’s a time for parents and caregivers to hear the truth about what really happens during school hours and to work together to help their children…Read more...