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If you’re a responsible person, you either voted in advance or braved lines (and COVID) to vote today. And that’s it. If you’re not planning to participate in any protests or help out with the political process in any other way, that’s totally fine. You’ve done your civic duty, and now it’s time to take a digital…Read more...

Cannabis is the most popular illicit(ish) drug in the world, and it’s gaining in popularity as the push for legalization—medicinally or recreationally—spreads to more and more states. But what actually happens in your body when you partake? Let’s take a look at this fascinating drug, its health effects, and potential…Read more...

First of all, you are by no means required to watch the election results come trickling in late into the night. You are not required to watch them at all. After you’ve voted, you’ve done your part, and putting yourself through hours of exit polls and live reports from towns across Pennsylvania isn’t going to help your…Read more...

If you live in the United States of America (or pay attention to and/or care about the people who do), you probably don’t feel that great right now. Even if you aren’t someone who gets really into electoral politics once every four years, you are probably feeling at least some anxiety around the election (or the…Read more...

If you’re waiting in line at the polls today and witness a violation of federal voting rights or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) wants to hear about it.Read more...

Back in September, Dr. Tammy Chen, a Manhattan dentist, wrote an article for the New York Times detailing how, since her practice reopened in June, she has seen an increase in the number of patients coming in with fractured teeth. Given that we’re all living amid a global pandemic and an especially contentious…Read more...

A payment protection plan is a form of insurance for your credit card, and it sounds tantalizing: in the event of hardship you can use it to pause minimum monthly payments for months on end, avoiding extra fees and leaving your credit score untouched. But is it worth the monthly fee it costs to sign up for it?Read more...

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In late October, the New York Times podcast The Daily gathered a group of women from the Ohio suburbs to explain in their own words why they’d soured on Donald Trump. The ambiance seemed cozy. Huddled around a fire pit in a presumably ample backyard—draped in blankets, sipping on red wine—the women told a story that…Read more...

If your child identifies—or you suspect they might identify—as nonbinary, you may find yourself trying to, first, understand exactly what that means and, second, to support them in the ways they need without pushing them or becoming overbearing.

The Fujifilm X-T200 camera and Ulta Caboodles beauty boxes lead Tuesday’s best deals.

All our kitchens have become filthy from heavy use over the past six months. If you’re like me, you’ve noticed all your pots and pans have baked-on stains, your appliances are coated in gunk, and your silverware is rusting.Read more...

It’s Election Day, a day otherwise known as digital Hell. Your poor device will be under constant assault by every newsy app that can send a notification today. Some of you will embrace this, despite the fact that the burning wreckage of trash-filled cars we’re calling the 2020 election is more hyper-politicized than…Read more...

Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe SSD | $130 | Amazon

Today is an important day; an exciting day; a day we’ve all been waiting for. That’s right: I’m talking about National Sandwich Day, the most important day in November. Check the news, and I assure you that every outlet will tell you that today—National Sandwich Day—is a momentous day that will have a lasting impact…Read more...

Today is the day. After four unbelievably long years, we finally have another chance to vote in a presidential election. But if you participated in some form of early voting, today might feel a little anticlimactic. What are you supposed to do with all your nervous energy if you aren’t waiting in line to vote? If you…Read more...

It is Election Day and perhaps, if things go as well as expected, the beginning of Election Month. On both sides of the political chasm, the rhetoric is fierce and anxiety is spiking. The mess has people reevaluating their plans to stayed connected as the results roll in (or don’t). Some aim to unplug social media, go…Read more...

Private parts are never going to taste like chocolate cake or a glazed donut—and that’s okay. Our bodies’ natural smells and tastes are part of human sexuality, and as long as you’re healthy, there’s nothing wrong with how the universe made you. But there are a few things you can eat and drink to smell and taste…Read more...

Always Pan | $145 | Our Place

It’s almost cold and flu season season—yes, we still get to enjoy those, even during the pandemic. Let’s say you wake up one morning all stuffed up with a scratchy and sore throat. As you try to convince yourself it isn’t COVID, you head to the medicine cabinet and discover that the only bottle of cold medication in…Read more...

Insurance is a tricky business. There are more types of insurance than you’re ever likely to need, but some of them are absolutely essential, or even required by law. Here’s a look at the kinds of insurance you’ll definitely need to concern yourself with.

Monday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals

Fried herbs can add texture, flavor, and color to mashed potatoes, casseroles, and stuffing, but preciously frying little leaves in hot oil is not a task most people want to add to their turkey day to-do list. But if you have an air fryer, you can crisp up a whole bunch of these super savory bacon fat sage leaves in…Read more...

Restaurants have had to get creative to survive the pandemic. Takeout-centric operations and outdoor dining have allowed us to keep eating well throughout these long months. But as the weather gets chilly, some restaurants are now serving customers “outdoors” inside enclosed plastic tents, greenhouses or bubbles. I…Read more...

What’s the saying? “With great horsepower comes great framerates?” The next generation of gaming sure promises some great horsepower, which will allow many games from across generations to hit a framerate of 60 frames per second (fps). But some games will be able to run at double that, achieving a very pleasing 120…Read more...

WhatsApp’s long-awaited disappearing messages feature will roll out for all users soon, but you should make sure you’re comfortable with how the feature works before using it.

This week we’re learning how to take better care of our skin with help from physician and Atlantic staff writer James Hamblin. Tune in to hear James explain to Alice and Jordan why washing less might actually be better for your skin, how skincare brands are deceiving us, and the emerging science around the skin…Read more...

Even with all the noise about tomorrow’s election, it’s entirely possible that there are people out there who meant to register to vote, or thought they were already registered, and then realize tomorrow that it never happened. In most states, you’re out of luck. But there are states (plus the District of Columbia)…Read more...

It is very difficult for me to say goodbye some of my favorite outfits my son wore as a baby or toddler. I have had no problem selling, handing down or donating any number of his old toys, puzzles or books over the years, but that little camouflage sleeper? Or the shirt with the big 2 that he wore on his second…Read more...

Every October, my stepdad’s large Italian family gets together and makes what can only be described as “so much goddamn ravioli.” I have only attended the ravioli-making party once, but it was an impressive display of pasta efficiency. Everyone leaves with a generous portion of ravioli—which they freeze and eat…Read more...

Although millions of people have already voted, plenty more are expected to stand in line at their local polling places tomorrow. Sure, Republicans relied upon voter suppression tactics in 2016, but this time, the president has issued multiple calls to action to his supporters, requesting that they serve as “poll…Read more...

It’s easy to make mistakes when you aren’t paying a lot of attention to your financial planning, and some some errors are more costly than others. Here’s a look at some of the common financial missteps and how to avoid them.Read more...

A Sony 55" 4K Smart TV and LEGO Super Mario kits lead Monday’s best deals.

The early days of dating someone new can be wonderful. You’re getting to know someone, learning about all of their quirks and figuring each other out. Part of that is recognizing if something about them seems off. If, in the first stage of seeing someone, you see too many of these red flags flying instead of…Read more...

As if you needed another reminder: Tomorrow is election day. Most websites you read, and social media apps you use, and politically minded friends you talk to are going to be on high alert. For the sake of your sanity, you should strongly consider going dark: Turn off your mobile and web notifications and just pretend…Read more...

If you’re a clumsy Samsung fan and often find yourself misplacing various Galaxy-branded gear—earbuds, your phone, your smartwatch—Samsung’s new “SmartThings Find” update is a must-have. It’ll help you locate your stuff even if, or when, it isn’t connected to a cellular or wireless signal.Read more...

In the last four years, I’ve been asked about my 2016 election night story at least half a dozen times. Where were you when you realized everything was going horribly wrong?Read more...

Let’s get this out of the way first: It is highly unlikely that we’ll find out the winner of the 2020 presidential election on Tuesday, November 3rd. In 2016, the Associated Press called the race at 2:29 am EST. And in a scenario like this year, where many people opted to vote by mail (and each state has their own…Read more...

An Oral-B Guide smart toothbrush and a sale on Anker charging accessories lead Sunday’s best deals.

Though a lot of us have been living in various bottoms with elastic waistbands for the past seven months, there will always be a place in our hearts and closets for jeans. And while a lot of jeans now come with some built-in stretch, if you’re a fan of more traditional denim—you know, the kind you have to work at to…Read more...

Two days from now, it’ll be Election Day. With so many people voting early—both in person and by mail—it’s unclear what Tuesday will look like at the polls, but whether you’re standing in line or not, you may find yourself dealing with a lot of nervous energy. To help with that, the New York Times has put together an…Read more...

Crest 3D White Whitestrips with Light Kit (20 Strips) | $40 | Amazon Gold Box

A 55-inch Toshiba Fire 4K TV and a sale on select Oster kitchen appliances lead Saturday’s best deals.

This year, trick-or-treating probably doesn’t look like you thought it would, and Halloween parties are (hopefully, in the name of public health) cancelled, but there’s still something pretty spectacular going on tonight. Best of all, it’s free and you can probably see it from your own backyard (or fire escape). Not…Read more...

Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming election, there will probably be the usual choruses of “I’m moving to Canada!” from those who aren’t on board with the results. And it’s not only voters: one of the two major-party candidates, current president Donald Trump, issued a similar threat/promise earlier this month.…Read more...

Sure, we’re all panicked and on edge right now, but at least there’s free (or cheaper) food to be had. In addition to next week’s Election Day offers, a bunch of restaurants are luring people in on Halloween for their pre-candy meals. Here’s what you can get and where you can get it.

Bobsweep PetHair Plus Robot Vacuum & Mop (Cobalt) | $200 | Best BuyRead more...

It’s still Breast Cancer Awareness Month for another day, but mammograms are important year-round. And while some may have had their fair share of appointments over the years, others are just entering—or approaching—that point in their lives. But even with previous experience, mammograms can be sources of stress and…Read more...

This month, we challenged you to get your health in order, one small action at a time. If you followed along, you got up to date on your vaccines and checkups, put a little thought into meal planning, set up your bedtime and morning routines, and tweaked your home office setup to better support your health.Read more...