http://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/07/18/hotel-towels-hilton-soft-cotton-thin/ Thin, small and scratchy: How hotel towels got so bad It’s all about what they’re made of. By Andrea Sachs July 18, 2024 at 9:38 a.m. EDT For his new hotel in Phoenix, Sam Fox set a high bar for the guest room towels. He ordered severalstyles from different suppliers and had them shipped to … Continue reading Why are hotel towels so thin, small and scratchy?
How safe are the off-market alternatives to weight loss drugs?
https://apple.news/AQ4s6bgmBR56oRUMdT4ghJA Why Millions Are Trying FDA-Authorized Alternatives to Big Pharma’s Weight Loss Drugs By Arthur Allen, Illustration by Oona Tempest, JULY 23, 2024 Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time … Continue reading How safe are the off-market alternatives to weight loss drugs?
Why paper checks refuse to die
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/business/paper-check-payment-fraud-scam.html Why Paper Checks Refuse to Die It’s hard to avoid hassle — or fraud — when you’re required to pay with paper and ink. Here’s why checks persist and why some people don’t mind. Credit...Martin Haake By Ron Lieber Ron Lieber read several hundred tips from Your Money newsletter subscribers while reporting this column. July 24, 2024 … Continue reading Why paper checks refuse to die
We’re supposed to ignore Trump’s statement that we’ll never have to vote again (because he’ll take over)
https://apple.news/AR8Sapf3NTiKjJRas_4_OEg Donald Trump Was Totally Not Being Serious When He Suggested He’s Going to Appoint Himself President for Life: Republicans This is a guy who loves democracy, after all. [HA!!!] BY BESS LEVIN for Vanity Fair JULY 29, 2024 What did Donald Trump mean when he told a crowd of supporters to “get out and vote, just this time,” and … Continue reading We’re supposed to ignore Trump’s statement that we’ll never have to vote again (because he’ll take over)
Scientists found the hidden flaw in solar panels — and now they’ll last much longer
https://apple.news/A2Slu7nDgSMyuUpu8F989Iw Scientists Found the Hidden Flaw in Solar Panels—and Now They’ll Last Much Longer It’s a giant step toward a stable power future. BY DARREN ORF for Popular MechanicsPUBLISHED: JUL 29, 2024 9:00 AM EDT Jackyenjoyphotography//Getty Images Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Halide … Continue reading Scientists found the hidden flaw in solar panels — and now they’ll last much longer
Using an air purifier properly
By Lisa Wood Shapiro | 07.30.24I’m not saying I would do this, but if I visit your home, I might look around to see if you have an air purifier. If you have one, I might estimate the cubic footage of your room and then, if I’m left alone, I might open the purifier to look … Continue reading Using an air purifier properly
How to become a morning person
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/28/crack-on-how-to-become-a-morning-person-and-feel-like-a-winner? ‘Don’t do’ lists and a protein hit: 20 ways to become a morning person and feel like a winner Early risers know only too well the smug satisfaction of getting up and getting going. But what if you’re more of an owl than a lark? Here’s how to change your body clock and seize … Continue reading How to become a morning person
Montana may be the future for older or retired homeowners elsewhere
https://apple.news/AoiREkcyWSdqPzet6lF4FFA Older, retired homeowners struggling to pay rising insurance and taxes Eliza Relman for Business InsiderJul 10, 2024 | 5:56 AM ET Owning a home doesn't guarantee financial security in retirement — even when home values have skyrocketed, as they have in communities across the country over the past few years. This is particularly apparent … Continue reading Montana may be the future for older or retired homeowners elsewhere
Why drinking has more of an effect as you age
https://apple.news/AoqZc3xafRRKyT3-ULt31VA Why your alcohol tolerance diminishes as you age The same amount of alcohol is likely to have a bigger impact in your 60s or 70s than it did in your 20s. Here’s why one margarita could feel like two or three. As we age, our ability to metabolize alcohol slows, allowing blood levels of … Continue reading Why drinking has more of an effect as you age
COVID cases rising again. Here’s what to know.
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/well/live/covid-symptoms-treatment-flirt-variants.html Covid Cases Are Rising Again. Here’s What to Know. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that wastewater data shows high levels of viral activity nationwide. Credit...Getty Images By Dani Blum Published June 3, 2024Updated July 29, 2024, 9:14 a.m. ET Leer en español As new variants of the coronavirus continue to gain traction, cases appear to … Continue reading COVID cases rising again. Here’s what to know.
How to clean up your phone’s photo library to free up space
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/03/technology/personaltech/iphone-android-storage-space.html How to Clean Up Your Phone’s Photo Library to Free Up Space Deleting duplicates, bad shots and other unwanted files makes it easier to find the good pictures — and gives you room to take more It may take some time, but scrolling back through your photo library to get rid of similar, boring … Continue reading How to clean up your phone’s photo library to free up space
Not every solution to beach erosion has been tried yet
https://apple.news/AQOLQKLcITKu8j7FcW2f-GQ How $400 worth of rocks saved a beach community from being washed away Harriet Alexander, Washaway Beach, July 1 2024, The Times A cranberry farmer turned the tide on creeping erosion after refusing to accept the authorities’ decision to leave North Cove, Washington, to its fate It was the “hell no” meeting that sparked … Continue reading Not every solution to beach erosion has been tried yet
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