Why can’t NYC get rid of its scaffolds?

https://apple.news/A-CnfLE4sTdCgy5ckeVqcyg Why New York City Can’t Fix Its Ugly Scaffolding Problem Thanks to archaic laws, the Big Apple is filled with sidewalk sheds that stay for years Scaffolding covers the sidewalks near buildings at the intersection of West End Avenue and West 88th Street in Manhattan. By Erin AilworthFollow | Photographs and video by Jonah Markowitz for The … Continue reading Why can’t NYC get rid of its scaffolds?

Does sex count as exercise?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/02/15/sex-exercise-calories-heart/ Does sex count as exercise? Sexual intercourse burns calories, raises the heart rate and rarely causes cardiac arrest By Gretchen Reynolds February 15, 2023 at 4:15 p.m. EST Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, the next day or pretty much any day throughout the entirety of a typical year, many couples will be indulging in sexual relations. … Continue reading Does sex count as exercise?

Nice review of Taylor Swift’s Melbourne concert to 96,000 fans

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/feb/17/taylor-swift-concert-review-melbourne-night-1-eras-tour-australia [also read https://www.theguardian.com/music/live/2024/feb/16/taylor-swift-melbourne-concert-live-show-updates-eras-tour-tickets-setlist-start-time-support-acts-sabrina-carpenter-updates-news-mcg-traffic-australia-tour for a real-time blog of the show]Review Taylor Swift: The Eras tour Melbourne show review – eye-popping spectacle from a generous performer Melbourne Cricket GroundSwift delivers a completely engrossing three and a half hours of pure joy, and with 96,000 fans in attendance, it’s the biggest concert of the tour – … Continue reading Nice review of Taylor Swift’s Melbourne concert to 96,000 fans

Wegman’s opening a second NYC store on the Upper West Side

This grocery store is often referred to as the best chain in the United States. https://ilovetheupperwestside.com/wegmans-leases-space-on-upper-west-side/ Wegmans Leases Space on Upper West Side  Jennifer Lynch  February 13, 2024  Food & Drink, Shopping A Wegmans in Johnson City, NY. Photo by Flickr user Chris Waits Danny Wegman, third-generation supermarket magnate and Wegmans chairman, recently signed a long-term lease on the … Continue reading Wegman’s opening a second NYC store on the Upper West Side

Is Henry Cavill about to appear in a good movie?

https://apple.news/ACH_5Q-W5R8GwQOWv4DXQng Henry Cavill Hunts Nazis in Action-Packed Trailer for Guy Ritchie Film Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' is in theaters April 19 By Benjamin VanHoose Published on January 30, 2024 11:45AM EST Henry Cavill is in his Inglourious Basterds era with his new Guy Ritchie action-comedy The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. In the first trailer that debuted Tuesday, the … Continue reading Is Henry Cavill about to appear in a good movie?

Protect yourself on your iPhone during initial stages of dating

https://apple.news/AAPBd-55DT2ygRK5CCo5Nng The 1 iPhone Feature You Should Disable If You're Online Dating Your phone may be revealing more about yourself to a date than you want it to. By Monica Torres for HuffPost Life Feb 14, 2024, 05:45 AM EST Giving someone your phone number before a first date can help you coordinate logistics and keep … Continue reading Protect yourself on your iPhone during initial stages of dating

With inflation dropping, why are groceries still so expensive?

https://apple.news/AJC3hJs7HTYeGwB1y814JaQ Inflation has fallen. Why are groceries still so expensive? Ongoing supply chain disruptions, droughts, avian flu, labor shortage and more continue to keep grocery prices high By Abha Bhattarai and Jeff Stein February 2, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. EST Americans are finally getting a break from inflation, with prices for gasoline, used cars and health insurance all … Continue reading With inflation dropping, why are groceries still so expensive?

How often should you wash your sheets?

ww.upworthy.com/how-often-should-you-wash-your-sheets-experts-settle-the-debate-once-and-for-all How often should you wash your sheets? Experts settle the debate once and for all. People have all kinds of opinions on this. Annie Reneau 02.08.24 Kampus Production/Canva How often do you change your sheets? If you were to ask a random group of people, "How often do you wash your sheets?" you'd likely … Continue reading How often should you wash your sheets?

Hurricanes becoming so strong, a Category 6 may be needed

http://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/02/hurricanes-becoming-strong-new-category-6-needed/ Hurricanes are becoming so strong a new category may be needed, study says A warmer planet may bring less frequent, but stronger, hurricanes, prompting debate on adding a Category 6 to the current Saffir-Simpson scale. 14 February 2024 byWorld Economic Forum A warmer planet may bring less frequent, but stronger, hurricanes, prompting debate on … Continue reading Hurricanes becoming so strong, a Category 6 may be needed

Here’s a great iPhone feature you should activate

https://apple.news/AIzvWSbpGSh-6g68bEaOvnw The best iPhone feature you’re not using: 80% Charging Limit by Michael Simon for MacWorld, March 2024 Apple has taken the guesswork out of preserving battery health. The newest iPhones always have a raft of fun and useful new features, but they don’t do much good if your phone doesn’t last through the day. … Continue reading Here’s a great iPhone feature you should activate

Thank goodness — Gen Z returning to books and using libraries

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/feb/09/reading-is-so-sexy-gen-z-turns-to-physical-books-and-libraries ‘Reading is so sexy’: gen Z turns to physical books and libraries Book sales boom as readers escape the ‘oversaturation and noise of the wild west digital landscape’ Chloe Mac Donnell @tweetchloeFri 9 Feb 2024 07.48 EST They have killed skinny jeans and continue to shame millennials for having side partings in their hair. … Continue reading Thank goodness — Gen Z returning to books and using libraries

Long COVID affects muscle fibers which diminishes ability to exercise

https://apple.news/Aze0fs9gdSjGo-8A2LLh12Q A patient experiencing chronic fatigue after infection from COVID-19 is seen at the Department of Rehabilitative Cardiology of ASL3 Genova in Italy, where they have implemented rehabilitation program for some patients who were hospitalized from the disease in...Read More PHOTOGRAPH BY MARCO DI LAURO/GETTY IMAGES Long COVID can destroy your ability to exercise. Now … Continue reading Long COVID affects muscle fibers which diminishes ability to exercise