On Wednesday, the Queen agreed to the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s request to suspend the current Parliament session, just ahead of the Brexit deadline. According to Johnson, it has nothing to do with the UK’s exit from the European Union, but …
Lees meerWe know what we’re supposed to do at preschool drop-off. Leave them at the door (don’t enter the classroom!), give a swift and cheery goodbye (“Have a great time! I’ll be back to pick you up in a few hours!”), and leave. Even if they’re crying, ever…
Lees meerThis month, the Trump Administration opposed protections for LGBTQ workers in the U.S., arguing that existing laws should not cover discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation. Their reasoning? That an act passed in 1964 d…
Lees meerIt can be alarming to look at your comb or at the shower drain and see a clump of hair. Not only could it clog your drain, but you may worry that it’s a sign of serious hair loss. But chances are what you’re seeing isn’t anything to be concerned abo…
Lees meerAccording to a slew of Reddit posts and Twitter threads, the most recent Pokemon Go update (version 0.151.0) has reportedly introduced a bug that affects phones with higher refresh rates. Depending on your preferences, this could cause a noticeable …
Lees meerYouTube Kids is breaking its content filters apart again as part of on-going efforts to allow parents to more appropriately manage what their little kids are watching on the app. Read more...
Lees meerAll fruits and vegetables are good for you, but when people start talking about how to eat healthy, the word “organic” tends to pop up a little too often. Read more...
Lees meerWhat could you do with a sky-high credit limit? I mean, what couldn’t you do? If you’ve seen prompts from your credit card issuer to update your income to find out if you’re eligible for a higher credit limit, you may wonder if it’s worth supplying …
Lees meerAfter endless complaints from customers, service providers are making moves to reduce—and hopefully eliminate—the modern-day nuisance of robocalls. Verizon customers have been able to download a free spam filter that blocks robocalls on iOS and Andr…
Lees meerA good wifi router is crucial for a fast and reliable internet connection—but trying to choose the best one can be complicated and overwhelming. In the video above, I break down the three things to look for in a good router.Read more...
Lees meerBefore you ask your landlord whether it’s okay to repaint your walls, list your spare bedroom on Airbnb, or invite your friends and their dogs over for dinner, you’re going to want to check your lease—and you might also want to check the Bigger Poc…
Lees meerAs of Wednesday morning, Tropical Storm Dorian is nearing both the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. According to CNN, some residents of Puerto Rico have already been evacuated to shelters in preparation for the storm.Read more...
Lees meerAfter I lovingly explained the difference between “who” and “whom,” one dear reader caught onto the fact that I’ve been on a one-woman crusade to purify our world of all your terrible grammar. The person I know only as “Fabian Knockwurst” came to me…
Lees meerIf you have too many tasks piling up in your to-do list, then they can actually freak you out so much that you get nothing done. You need to crack open a fresh to-do list. Gone is a web-based to-do list where every item disappears after 24 hours. It…
Lees meerA game console coffee table book sale, Hulu subscription, Perry Ellis, and Borderlands 3 pre-order bonus lead off Wednesday’s best deals from around the web.Read more...
Lees meerIf someone asked you why you use a credit card for everyday purchases like groceries, you might rattle off some combination of the convenience of paying the credit card bill later, consumer protection from potential fraud, or not having to carry cas…
Lees meerSecurity researchers at Kaspersky discovered malware in various versions of the Android app “CamScanner” that were published to the Google Play store in June and July. You should remove it from your Android phone right now if you haven’t updated the…
Lees meerOn Monday, an Oklahoma judge ordered drugmaker Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million for its involvement in the ongoing opioid crisis—a trial that’s been referred to as a “landmark” case. Because of this suit, we might very well see other pharma…
Lees meeriOS 13.0 isn’t even out yet and it’s already time to start testing iOS 13.1. This beta version of iOS is absolutely worth checking out, as it adds back a number of features that Apple removed from various versions of iOS 13. Read more...
Lees meerTalking to a friend that’s struggling with their mental health is tricky. You might be concerned about saying the wrong thing or pestering them with too many phone calls and texts. On Reddit, u/burnie57 asked users how to help a friend struggling wi…
Lees meerDisney Plus is set to officially launch in the US, Canada, and the Netherlands on November 12th; however, the company is currently allowing members of its D23 fan club, which anyone can join as a general member for free, to preorder the service at a…
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