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Earlier this week, a pilot whale died after being found with 17 pounds of plastic bags in its stomach. The horrific incident was our latest reminder that plastic bags contribute to the scourge of marine litter. By sheer coincidence, it came on the heels of a major U.N. report pointing to plastic bag levies or bans as…Read more...

If you want to play with the “early AF” release of iOS 12, or run around in the deserts of macOS Mojave, you normally have to give Apple $99 for the privilege of developing apps for its platform—apps it’ll ultimately take a 30 percent cut of (unless you offer a subscription and keep a user for longer than a year, but…Read more...

Right now, the largest communities of the involuntarily celibate, or “incels,” are toxic. These communities (sometimes on larger sites like Reddit or 4chan, sometimes on their own domains and chat rooms) cater mostly to straight men, especially white ones, and they preach a message of hate that has contributed to…Read more...

This week we have a lady who can’t stand it when her boyfriend gawks at other women. Will she finally tell him how it makes her feel and get the respect she deserves? Or will he be too busy staring at other girls to see her walking away for good?

Spotify’s top playlists feature way more men than women. Not just the algorithmic playlists, which reproduce inequalities in the music industry at large, but also in the curated ones, according to a thorough, stat-filled feature article on Baffler. For example, Spotify’s top curated playlist of 2017 was RapCaviar, a…Read more...

Kids and parents know the routine. Heck, it’s even ingrained in Daniel Tiger’s “Morning Song” a catchy tune that my husband and I used to sing to help my five-year-old get ready for her day: “Clothes on. Eat breakfast. Brush teeth. Put on shoes. And off to school!” But if I take a hard look at reality, those steps are…Read more...

All musicians have a different approach to becoming their very best, but whatever your practice, it will inevitably include some version of running scales. There is a great deal of tedium in being good enough to keep up when inspiration strikes. Unfortunately, this has translated to many a miserable afternoon for…Read more...

In the hierarchy of frozen desserts, frozen yogurt “popsicles” rarely make it into my top 10. Invented as a way to trick children into thinking they are eating “dessert,” these icy sticks of fruit and yogurt rarely achieve the texture and flavor required to be considered “indulgent.” This is all fixed, however, by…Read more...

Dell’s P2715Q 4K monitor has always been one of the most affordable 27” 4K IPS display on the market, but today, it’s all the way down to $364, the best price we’ve ever seen.

We now live in a GDPR world. GDPR, in case you didn’t know, stands for the European Union’s “General Data Protection Regulation” privacy law, which kicked into effect May 25 and caused every service you’ve ever used to blow up your inbox over the last month.Read more...

Here’s a productivity tip managers and workers would do well to incorporate into their every day email routine, courtesy of comedian and author Franchesca Ramsey from her days working at Upworthy: summarize lengthy emails up top so your recipients know what they’re in for.Read more...

Most of the time, saving money is more about knowing what not to buy then it is about squirreling cash away. If you’re an impulsive shopper like me, that can be a problem. That’s why I recommend you shop at one particular store before all the others: your own.

Here is how many of us make our daily to-do lists: In the AM, fueled by coffee and morning delusion, we jot down all the tasks we hope to accomplish in the next eight (or, let’s be real, 11 or 12) hours. But these lists, while well-intentioned, are often written haphazardly. After crossing off a third of the…Read more...

From birth to age 34 I have been good at one sport, dodgeball, because until a few years ago I never topped 110 pounds. Now I’m ready to be good at a second sport: horse (the basketball game, not the animal).

Let’s be honest: people don’t order a Caesar salad for the romaine. The crisp lettuce may be a perfect blank canvas for those garlicky, lemony, and umami-packed flavors, but Caesar salad fixings, particularly the dressing, can work wonders on all of your favorite picnic salads.Read more...

Adhering to a strict financial plan is a lot like following a healthy diet. You do it because you know it’ll help you feel good now and set yourself up for the best possible future.

As an introvert who is married to an introvert, I assumed that our son would, of course, be an introvert.

Score savings on a laser printer that doesn’t suck, a 12" MacBook, a camping chair you can take anywhere, and more of today’s best deals.Read more...

Mac: Of all the days to (finally) launch a version of its app for macOS, Houseparty picked yesterday—the start of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference—to make a big (themed) splash onto Apple desktops and laptops. And while Apple’s announcement of FaceTime group hangouts probably took a little wind out of…Read more...

Earther Why Guatemala’s Deadly Eruption Caught People Off Guard | The A.V. Club Supergirl’s third season has officially gone off the rails | The Takeout Ask The Salty Waitress: How much should I tip at a buffet? |Read more...

Our readers have bought thousands of Yi’s home security cameras, and today, you can get a panning and tilting model for $35 with code TXNQ9QV8.

Look, it’s just hard to get work done in the summer. It’s bright and sunny on the other side of that window, you’ve always got a friend or two posting beach pics on Instagram, and unless the A/C is blowing right on you, all you can think about is where your next ice-cold beverage is coming from.

A new Mac App Store! Dark Mode! Desktop Stacks! Group FaceTime! Dick Tracy mode for your Apple Watch! It’s WWDC day, and Apple revealed plenty of new features for its various platforms this morning. (No, you’re not getting more free iCloud space and, yes, your Macbook Pro keyboard still sucks.)Read more...

Earther Please Stop Wiping Your Butt With North America’s Temperate Rainforests | The A.V. Club This Justice League #1 exclusive launches a thrilling new era for the team | The Takeout I tried very hard to cook with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos |Read more...

We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.

If you decided to follow along with our summer book club, the pick for June is Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach.

When it comes to money, we’re all working from a few negative scripts that can hinder our finances. And while going off-script is hard, it is possible. That’s what we’re discussing this week.

While most flights go off without a hitch, annoying things do happen. Delays, diversions, busted tray tables, malfunctioning entertainment consoles, and spotty wifi can turn a run-of-the-mill flight into an unpleasant experience. When bad stuff happens, consider asking for compensation like this.

This week our guests are the hosts of Coin Talk, a podcast about Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and the blockchain. Journalists Aaron Lammer and Jay Caspian Kang talk to us about their show, their own adventures trading crypto, and the weird culture of ICOs, conmen, and speculators that Aaron calls “Coinworld.”

Control over your ingredients gives you control over the final dish, and squeeze bottles can help you become the master of your culinary domain. With them, you can put the exact amount of a liquid ingredient precisely where you want it, and they cost about a buck at restaurant supply stores.Read more...

When I was a little kid, I remember riding in the backseat of our family car and drifting off into a deep sleep on the nighttime drive home. There was nothing worse than hearing the garage door open and the keys dangling out of the ignition. “Wake up,” my mom would say, nudging me to wipe the drool that had rolled…Read more...

Is cage-free better than organic? Are omega-3 eggs worth the extra money? Let’s break down the terms you’ll see on egg cartons.

Well, parents, it’s the end of another school year. Here’s a fun thing to do before your kids get home on their final day: Have a “finish line” at your doorway for them to run through. This could be in the form of streamers and balloons, a “Welcome to Summer” banner, or an army of family members with squirt guns.

Taking time away from work when you’ve got the flu or a sprained ankle is not only expected, but encouraged. But mental health issues sometimes require time off, too.Read more...

In the Pomodoro Technique for productivity, you work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and repeat. (After two hours, you take a longer break.) You can use a kitchen timer, your phone, or a specialized app. In the Popodoro technique, instead of a timer, you use music—like the new Spotify playlist from Popjustice.

There are peppers you know are going to be spicy (habaneros) and peppers you know are not (bell), but then there are the peppers that could be mild, hot, or “please remove my tongue from my mouth and place it in a glass of ice milk.” Luckily, there is an easy way to predict the spicy outcome, and it was right under…Read more...

Shannon Watts is the founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a grassroots movement working to reduce gun violence. Made of teams of everyday Americans in all 50 states, the organization has been called “the NRA’s worst nightmare.” Watts and her fellow activists are now wrapping up Wear Orange Weekend,…Read more...

Windows: There are a million little apps that feature some combination of the words wifi and analysis, or something really close to either. Some apps are paid; some are free. And they all allow you see different combinations of information about your wireless setup (and the wireless setups of those around you).Read more...

Rack up savings on ratchet belts, our readers’ favorite toaster oven, Fitbits for your dad or grad, and more great deals.

After news broke that scandal-prone Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, purchased $1,560 worth of pens on the taxpayer’s dime, it got us thinking: What’s the best pen? (He bought personalized journals too, but that’s a topic for another day.)

Earther So How Do Wind Turbines Work, Anyway? | The A.V. Club John Cusack is the worst planet-destroying AI robot in history | The Takeout This summer is all about tropical beers inspired by fruit and tiki cocktails |Read more...

Apple Music has found a home in your web browser—sort of. On Sunday, a Reddit user discovered that if you log into the Apple Music tool for marketers with your Apple ID, the site will play full versions of songs instead of just the previews you might have previously seen on the web. The site also lets you search…Read more...

When hosting a dinner party, it can be easy to focus on the food and forget about the party. Fortunately, you don’t need to do a whole lot (or buy a bunch of flowers) to make your home feel festive and welcoming. Just a few fancy details—like cloth napkins and good salt—will elevate the evening in a decidedly elegant…Read more...

This week on the increasingly inaccurately named Hack Your City, we’re collecting your tips for Yellowstone National Park. This place is nuts! Most of the world’s geysers are in Yellowstone. So are features like mountains, waterfalls, canyons, and hot springs (like the Grand Prismatic Spring, shown above not…Read more...

Want noise cancellation in a pocket-sized package? Sony’s noise-canceling true wireless headphones are on sale for $158 today, which is $2 less than we saw on Black Friday, and an all-time low. They don’t have the best battery life, so you can’t use them continuously all day at work, but their included charging case…Read more...

This week Mary Meeker from the investment firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers released her 2018 annual internet trends report. There were a lot of tidbits in there covering everything from what city is likely to be the next big tech hub to how people are shopping on the internet. It also tackled another interesting…Read more...

Going to the beach during the summer is fun. Going to the beach and realizing that you’ve chosen the beach covered in trash with a sketchy water situation is not.

If you have an Oculus Go or Samsung’s Gear VR, then you can catch a number of concerts, sporting events, stand-up comedy and more live this summer from the comfort of your couch. This week Oculus Venues, an app that lets you experience live events via virtual reality from “the best seat in the house.”

A Philips Airfryer, Sony noise-cancelling headphones, a huge Kindle history book sale, and more lead Sunday’s best deals.

Using a fraction of the oil than its deep frying counterparts, this $119 Philips TurboStar Airfryer claims to be a healthier cooking method for all of your favorite fried foods. Hey, every little bit helps at this time of year.