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My aesthetic—both as it pertains to food and in general—can best be described as “horny raccoon.” Though I have been known to mess with a tasting menu, I am fully sincere in my love for processed delights such as American cheese and bologna, and will continue to champion chefs and food personalities with similar…Read more...

If there isn’t a convenient power outlet near your desk, you can bring the power to you with this mountable power strip, complete with two AC outlets and two USB ports. The right angle plug means you can easily plug it in behind your desk, and the included screw-in bracket lets you attach it directly to your desk. I…Read more...

You may have tried chore charts. Perhaps you’ve turned the task of tidying up into a game. Maybe you’ve offered allowance or attempted strict routines or belted out the “Clean Up Song” 27 times in a row (hey, it miraculously works when your kid’s teacher sings it, right?).

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On Wednesday afternoon, the Florida panhandle was hit with Hurricane Michael. It began as a Category 4 hurricane, and was placed in Category 3 by the time it reached Georgia—unprecedented for the area. Powerful winds and rains are expected throughout Thursday and Friday through North Carolina.Read more...

I’ve hardly purchased any new items for my second baby on the way, but I’ve wanted to—this is evidenced by the smattering of product screenshots I’ve saved. In the middle of the night, when I can’t seem to get my nine-month-pregnant body comfortable in my monster sausage of a maternity pillow, I’ll move to the sofa…Read more...

Procrastinators, your time is up: If you didn’t file your 2017 taxes in April, Monday is your extension deadline.

Unless you’re buying some rare vintage sports car as an “investment,” you can expect your new ride to lose value once you drive it off the lot. But some cars retain value much better than others. Our friends at iSeeCars have put together a list of the lowest and highest depreciating cars after five years, you probably…Read more...

Though most of us don’t go so far as to hire an actual matchmaker in our quest for love, it should come as no surprise that if you’re looking for real, concrete advice on turning your luck around in the dating game, some of the best tips will come from the professionals. Alessandra Conti is a Celebrity Matchmaker at …Read more...

We all know that carpooling is an easy way to cut down on the impact we’re making on the environment, but finding people to carpool with can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. This week Waze rolled out a new feature that will make finding those carpool buddies a lot easier.

“This is not the Detroit of the 1980s,” says D-town10. “You’re not going to get shanked or robbed or whatever negativity you’ve heard about the city. Also, you’ll have to excuse the construction going on. We’re in the middle of a resurgence!” Let’s get into the best responses to our request for Detroit travel tips.

In the midst of hurricane season, there are countless things to remember and prepare for: Reinforcing your doors, packing a “go bag,” making sure your pets are taken care of—the list goes on.

I’ve been putting alcohol into seltzer for a while now, which is why the sudden popularity of hard seltzer caught me by surprise. Any seltzer can be hardened by the addition of booze, but pouring a shot into a can of Polar or La Croix isn’t going to make it taste like a White Claw. You can, however, get pretty close…Read more...

Last month, the Internet Archive added a Commodore 64 emulator to its ever-growing library of historical software, effectively bringing the retro computer/game console to the public domain. Like the Internet Archive’s libraries of MS-DOS and Apple II programs, every program they’ve archived is now available on the…Read more...

It’s World Mental Health Day, and this year’s focus is on young people. So we think it’s a good time to check in with all of you—young or not—to make sure you’re getting the help you need.

There is only one correct way to “dispose” of bacon grease, and that is by consuming it. While it is a fantastic frying oil—especially for eggs and bread—it also makes a superb mayonnaise, a rich and salty compound butter, and a truly transcendent salad dressing. (Note: This vinaigrette is acidic, so start with one…Read more...

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By now you know that freezing your credit reports is one of the better steps you can take to protect yourself from financial scammers. But what happens when you actually need access to your reports?

Almost nobody wakes up one morning and decides out of the blue that they want to be a video game collector. In my experience, it’s more of a gradual thing: You start out by buying some old games you want to have around, then you get a few more, and the next thing you know, you’ve got a whole Kay-Bee Toys in your rec…Read more...

Chicken nuggets are just plain fun to consume, but some people (mostly vegetarians) miss out on this dippable delicacy because of all the pesky animal protein. These chickenless nuggets—which are made with texturized vegetable protein and chickpeas—are savory and tasty while being completely vegan.Read more...

I’m not big into the crazier Apple Watch faces—the ones that try to fill your watch’s face with the time, data points, and other icons you tap to access this or that. But even though I’m a purist, I’ve installed the third-party complication Better Day ($2) and switched to a slightly more data-heavy face, because this…Read more...

Google officially unveiled the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL after weeks of rumors and, unsurprisingly, they’re packed with new features and hardware that make them an appreciable upgrade over not just Google’s past Pixel smartphones, but many of their competitors as well.Read more...

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My brother was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in elementary school. A neurological condition caused by an underproduction of attention-regulating chemicals in the brain, ADHD comes in three types: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combination. He was hyperactive, literally…Read more...

Hurricane Michael will be devastating. We’ve written how to track Michael’s path online, and how to stay safe during a hurricane. Here’s how to watch Hurricane Michael on webcam as it hits the Florida panhandle from the Gulf. Michael is then projected to tear through Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas before exiting…Read more...

One of the most exciting notifications you can get on your phone is a new message from your crush/current bae. One of the most anxious feelings is waiting for that notification to come in. What if we just eliminated texting in relationships all together?

If you’re the kind of person who scoffs in the face of warranties and wants to repair their own phone, this $15 tool kit (with promo code HA11OROR) has everything you need to open pretty much any gadget, including a suction cup, spudgers, and of course, tons of tiny screwdrivers. Just leave the battery replacements to…Read more...

Google events don’t typically elicit the same amount of fanfare as Apple’s do, but the announcements are just as enticing for both enthusiasts and anyone who likes shiny new things. This year, in an event held in New York City, the company revealed its new Pixel phones, a redux of the Pixel tablet (now with Chrome…Read more...

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If you think too hard about the sharing economy, things get weird. We’re perfectly willing to get in a stranger’s car (Uber) or stay in a stranger’s home (Airbnb)—both of which we can arrange via smartphone app. These services offer certain trust markers, like verification and user reviews, but that doesn’t guarantee…Read more...

As I prepare for life with a new baby, I’ve been hearing a lot of advice on how to help my five-year-old daughter Maggie transition into her role of a big sister, a title she’s not entirely thrilled about. “Read her some big sibling books,” people say. (Done.) “Let her help out.” (Definitely.) “Get her a gift ‘from…Read more...

Unless humans transform the economy in such a way that has “no documented historic precedent,” the earth will experience “worsening food shortages and wildfires, and a mass die-off of coral reefs as soon as 2040,” according to a report published Monday by the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.…Read more...

Free weights and machines each have their benefits, but what often keeps us out of the weight room is simple fear of the unknown. So here’s a simple guide on how to pick up weights and put them down again, while looking like you know what you’re doing.

The problem with manipulating your kids is that they’ll manipulate you back. And in an Ask Reddit thread, thousands of people shared stories of parental lessons that backfired. They all teach their own lessons, mostly that kids will surprise you every time.

Anker has a new, less expensive version of its excellent true wireless headphone line, and you can grab a set for just $50 today, or $30 less than usual.

You know those days: You wake up in a dark mood, sure that everything is terrible and doom is imminent. And then you have a conversation, or read a book, or hear a song, or have some experience that changes your mood entirely. Your perspective has shifted. That’s what we’ll be talking about in this episode with David…Read more...

Large portions of the southeastern United States are preparing for Hurricane Michael, which will make landfall tomorrow morning. The storm has been steadily gaining momentum as it nears the Florida Gulf Coast, and is predicted to reach category 3 strength by the time it hits.

Perfectly made pie dough is too precious to waste, and scraps left over from decorating should be treated with respect. Rather than tossing them, or letting them languish in the freezer in anticipation of a “future project” that will never arrive, you should bake them into crispy pie fries.Read more...

When I first heard about electric bikes, they struck me as the ultimate life hack. They allow you to commute relatively speedily without the hassle of public transportation, to get exercise without getting overly sweaty, to get from point A to point B without spending money on gas. As a longtime urban cyclist who’d…Read more...

How do you help kids learn social skills, gain persistence and wow their friends at the school lunch tables? Magic. Specifically, teach them some magic tricks. But you can’t just hand them a Magic 101 guidebook and expect them to become young Houdinis—how you introduce the art makes a difference. Here are some good…Read more...

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In the past week alone, Experian, Facebook and Google have all experienced (or divulged, in Google’s case) security breaches of various levels of seriousness, potentially exposing people’s private information. Never mind Equifax and the thousand-plus other breaches that occurred last year.

The world is warming. There’s no longer any doubt of that. With a new report breaking down exactly how fucked we are, it’s time to back up and talk about the basics of the situation we’re in.

The final Nobel winner of 2018 has been announced, and it’s not you. How do you get your own Nobel (which includes a million bucks and a medal)? Well, for that you’d have to significantly contribute to the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, or economics; reach a high point in an impressive literary career; or…Read more...

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The best viewing for the annual Draconid meteor shower is Monday October 8th—so, tonight—with the best visibility taking place in the early evening. Welcome, Fall showers.Read more...

While the Chase Sapphire Preferred is essentially a cheaper, stripped-down version of the Sapphire Reserve, the newly relaunched American Express® Gold Card offers unique benefits and incredible bonus earning capabilities that you won’t find on its more expensive brother, the Amex Platinum.Read more...

The HPV vaccine, which prevents many forms of cervical cancer, has long been available for preteens through 26-year-olds. Recently, the FDA approved the vaccine for men and women up to 45 years old.Read more...

You probably have a day pack in your closet for short hikes, trips to the pool, and outdoor activities like music festivals, and you probably hate using it. Sure, it’s nice to have something lighter than a backpack, but that lightness usually comes at the expense of features that actually make a bag tolerable to…Read more...

Should you trust a debt relief company? That’s what we’re looking at this week.