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(545, 'How to Choose the Right Cooking Oil (or Butter)', '<div><div><p>Cooking without fat is doable, but not fun. Not only does fat equal flavor, it promotes browning, helps seasonings cling, and keeps food from sticking to the pan. There is an overwhelming number of cooking fats on the market, but the average kitchen doesn’t need all that many.</p><p>You need two, maybe three, cooking oils in your kitchen: Something all-purpose, but flavorful, like olive oil; something neutral that can withstand high-temperatures, like vegetable oil, and you’ll probably want some butter as well, because butter is delicious (and good for baking).</p><h2 id=\"h79274\"><a id=\"\"></a>How to choose an all-purpose cooking oil</h2><p>This is the stuff you’ll use to sauté vegetables, pan fry an <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/j-kenji-lopez-alts-method-for-making-a-perfectly-crisp-1781123266&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/j-kenji-lopez-alts-method-for-making-a-perfectly-crisp-1781123266\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">extra crispy egg</a></span>, or whip up a vinaigrette. You can even use a high-quality all-purpose oil as a “finishing oil,â€ and drizzle it over hummus, roasted vegetables, or a light pasta dish. For most people, this oil is olive oil. Olive oil comes in many different forms, but as we’ve <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/when-should-you-buy-the-fancy-olive-oil-1821996080&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/when-should-you-buy-the-fancy-olive-oil-1821996080\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">discussed previously</a></span>, the following three are the most common:</p><ul data-style=\"Bullet\" data-type=\"List\"><li><strong>“Regularâ€ olive oil:</strong> The bottle will just say “olive oilâ€ or “pure olive oil,â€ in an attempt to rise above its station. This is usually a blend of virgin and refined olive oil, which means at least some of it has been heat- and/or chemically treated. It has a pretty neutral flavor, and can used for all-purpose cooking.<br></br></li><li><strong>Extra virgin olive oil:</strong> “EVOO,â€ if you’re a food blogger from the aughts. This is the good, unrefined stuff that has the most color, flavor, and antioxidants. It has a decently high smoke point of 410℉, which means you can to make a salad dressing, then turn around use it to sauté and deep fry—but be aware that a good extra virgin olive oil will flavor everything it touches, and it would be pretty expensive to deep fry with, given the amount of oil deep frying requires.<br></br></li><li><strong>“Lightâ€ oil:</strong> This oil is not lacking in calories, but in flavor and color. It is refined, and has a higher smoke point of 465°F, so feel free to use it for frying.</li></ul><p>Another good all-purpose option is avocado oil, which has a rich, grassy flavor and even higher smoke point of 520℉. (This makes it safe for any kind of cooking, but I still wouldn’t recommend it for deep frying, considering the price.)</p><h2 id=\"h79275\"><a id=\"\"></a>How to choose a neutral oil</h2><p><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/in-defense-of-cheap-plain-ol-vegetable-oil-1847549562&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/in-defense-of-cheap-plain-ol-vegetable-oil-1847549562\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vegetable oil</a></span> does not have a sexy reputation, nor does its cousin, canola oil. Both have a decently high smoke point of 400℉-425℉, are virtually flavorless, and contribute very little outside of fat. In some cases, that’s a good thing.</p><p>I like using vegetable oil for searing steaks (because it lets the meat speak for itself), deep frying (because it’s cheap), and even when whipping up the <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/why-olive-oil-isnt-always-the-best-oil-for-vinaigrette-1834552898&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/why-olive-oil-isnt-always-the-best-oil-for-vinaigrette-1834552898\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">occasional vinaigrette</a></span> (when I want to highlight a flavor that is <em>not</em> olive oil). If you want to taste your oil, choose something tasty, like olive oil; if you want to taste the food, and only the food, go with vegetable oil. (Or Crisco, which is essentially “vegetable lard,â€ and has a smoke point of 490℉.)</p><h2 id=\"h79276\"><a id=\"\"></a>Cheap butter is fine</h2><p>A kitchen without butter is like an egg without salt—technically functional, but no fun at all. I like to keep <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/you-need-two-types-of-butter-in-your-kitchen-1837837122&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/you-need-two-types-of-butter-in-your-kitchen-1837837122\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">two types of butter</a></span> in my kitchen at most times: a cooking butter, which is cheap and salted; and a snacking butter, which is also salted, but not cheap. Cheap butter, however, is still pretty good for snacking.</p><p>The question of salted and unsalted butter is one that’s hotly disputed amongst recipe writers. As someone who almost never bakes, I am perfectly happy with the salted stuff (because salt tastes good), and on the rare occasion I do bake, salted butter has never caused a problem. If however, you are watching your sodium levels, or want to do some fancy baking, unsalted will fry, sauté, and melt just as well as the salted stuff (and it will <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/this-is-the-best-butter-for-browning-1849174807&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/this-is-the-best-butter-for-browning-1849174807\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">brown even better</a></span>).</p><p>Butter is safe to store at room-temperature for reasonable periods of time, provided the temperature of the room is itself reasonable. Keep one stick in a butter keeper or butter dish, and rest in the fridge or freezer, where it will last for three months and up to a year, respectfully.</p><p>Use butter for baking, sautéing, and pan-frying, but avoid high-temp cooking. Browned butter is lovely, but burnt butter is less nice. In addition to cooking, it also makes a great finishing fat; melt it into mounds of potatoes, spread it on toast, drizzle it over popcorn, or dollop it onto a steak. And, if you’re trying to avoid dairy, don’t sleep on these <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/these-fake-butters-are-good-actually-1834313812&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/these-fake-butters-are-good-actually-1834313812\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">newfangled margarines</a></span> that are often marketed as “plant butter.â€ The name may be annoying, but the flavor is pretty good.</p></div></div>', 'Cooking without fat is doable, but not fun. Not only does fat equal flavor, it promotes browning, helps seasonings cling, and keeps food from sticking to the pan. 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(546, 'How to Buy, Use, and Care for Stainless Steel Cookware', '<div><div><p>Stainless steel cookware is the journeyman of the kitchen. It quietly and competently does its job, without the need for pampering (like cast iron) or any public drama (like Teflon-coated nonstick). If cast iron is a flashy Leo who lives for praise, stainless steel is an efficient, self-assured Capricorn. (I’m not sure what sign nonstick is, but I want to say it’s a Gemini, as they have a flaky reputation and are rarely truly understood.)</p><p>I own one cast iron pan and a single nonstick pan, but the rest of my cookware is stainless. The shiny metal may seem intimidating to the baby home cook, but once you understand a few of its quirks, you’ll find it’s a super responsive, easy-to-clean-and-care-for material. Unlike cast iron, stainless can handle a prolonged simmer with an acidic tomato sauce, and can be tossed in the dishwasher afterward. You can sear, boil, braise, and steam—and even fry an egg <em>without</em> it sticking to the pan. </p><h2 id=\"h80546\"><a id=\"\"></a>It’s more responsive and durable than cast iron</h2><p>Cast iron is great at holding on to heat, but it’s not so good at letting go, and it takes a while for the whole pan to reach its target temperature. Stainless steel, on the other hand, is more responsive. It heats evenly and quickly, and cools down when you need it to. When you turn the burner down, stainless steel listens. </p><p>It’s also patient. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve forgotten a greasy, sticky stainless sauté pan in the oven for days at a time. Does stainless steel sulk and whine by corroding or rusting? It does not. It sits there, unbothered, until you are ready to clean it, and not much cleaning is even required on your part. You can toss it in the dishwasher. If that doesn’t work—sometimes greasy, burnt-on food doesn’t respond to regular detergent—a quick scrub with Barkeeper’s Friend will restore it to its original gleaming glory.</p><p> I love my cast iron, and keep a nonstick skillet around for truly lazy moments, but I would be perfectly happy in a kitchen that was stocked entirely with stainless, and I could get by with a mere three pieces.  You could buy a full set, but a mature, grown-up kitchen doesn’t need as many pots and pans as you might think.</p><h2 id=\"h80547\"><a id=\"\"></a>Stainless steel cookware is made of multiple metals</h2><p>Stainless steel pans are not made of a single metal. They’re more of a metallic sandwich, with three or more layers of alternating materials. Something conductive (but reactive), like copper or aluminum, is slipped between layers of tougher, non-reactive stainless steel, to make a pan that heats evenly and responds quickly to temperature adjustments, but won’t corrode, tarnish, or warp with extended use, hot dishwasher cycles, or acidic ingredients.<br></br></p><p>With one exception, you want cookware that’s “fully clad,â€ meaning the layer of conductive metal extends to the slides and rim of the cookware, rather than a single puck that sits at the base. This ensures an even temperature throughout the entire pan or pot, so you don’t end up scorching your food on the flimsy, unclad edges of the pan. </p><h2 id=\"h80548\"><a id=\"\"></a>Start with three pieces</h2><p>That 12-piece stainless steel set you saw at Macy’s may look awful tempting, but you’re better off spending a little more on fewer pieces that will last you longer. Those sets are rarely fully clad, and you don’t need that many pieces anyway. Most home cooks can get away with three pieces of cookware: A 10- or 11-inch sauté pan or skillet, an eight-quart (or larger) stock pot, and a three-quart saucepan or saucier. Stainless steel is usually compatible with every type of burner, though not all are compatible with induction, so make sure yours is induction-compatible if that’s what you’re working with.</p><h2 id=\"h80549\"><a id=\"\"></a>Get a quality sauté pan or skillet</h2><p>Though the terms are often used interchangeably, a sauté pans and skillets are two different things.</p><p>Skillets have sloped sides, so the food can slide up and around the edge, like a skateboard on a ramp. This makes it better suited for cooking where the food is always moving, like in stir fries or when, er, sautéing vegetables. (Do not yell at me. I do not make the rules.) Sauté pans have straight sides, making them ideal for searing and braising big pieces of meat, cooking and reducing sauces, or working with anything that tends to slosh. </p><p>They can be used pretty much interchangeably. I, a professional food writer, do not own a true sauté pan. In either case, make sure you have enough surface area—at least 10 inches—so you can sear large, bone-in steaks, roast a number of chicken thighs that will actually feed your family, or sauté a mess of mushrooms without crowding them. (Pack shrooms too tightly, and the moisture won’t evaporate quickly enough, resulting in steamed, rather than browned, mushrooms.) </p><p>The main thing to keep in mind is that sloped sides translate to a smaller amount of flat surface area, so add an inch or two if you go the skillet route, and make sure the sides come up fairly high, so you can reduce sauces and braise juicy meats without too much sloshing.</p><p>In the grand scheme of stainless cookware, a sauté pan (or skillet) is where quality matters most, and it should be the most versatile piece in your kitchen. Don’t worry so much about the number of layers in the pan. Instead, focus on getting a fully clad pan, so the whole piece responds to any and all temperature changes you make, and will ensure anything you sear or pan-fry is evenly browned. If you’re going to shell out some cash, make sure it has a warranty or trial period, so you can make sure the handle is comfortable to hold, and that you can handle it without any discomfort.</p><hr></hr><h4 id=\"h80550\"><a id=\"\"></a>Some good starter stainless skillets and sauté pans:</h4><ul data-style=\"Bullet\" data-type=\"List\"><li><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/KYrDB&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/KYrDB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cooks Standard Classic Stainless Steel  5-Quart/11-Inch Sauté Pan with Lid</a></span></li><li><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/wVlGx&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/wVlGx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Made In Cookware 12-Inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan</a></span></li><li><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/6g1bk&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/6g1bk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tramontina 12-inch Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Clad Fry Pan</a></span> </li></ul><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h80551\"><a id=\"\"></a>You can skimp a little with a stock pot</h2><p>Metal is expensive, and stock pots are big pieces of metal. Luckily, the stock pot’s primary functions are simmering, steaming, and boiling liquids, which keeps the temperature around 212℉—much cooler than the temperature required to sear food (which happens somewhere in the range of 300℉-500℉). While a fully clad stock pot will technically give you more control, you can get by just fine with something that has cladding only on the bottom, which will ensure your tomato sauce doesn’t scorch during a prolonged simmer. (Heavy bottoms are so important.)</p><p>Beyond that cladding, you’ll want a stock pot that can comfortably hold a whole chicken (for poaching and making stock), and accommodate long pasta shapes without needing to break them. Strong, sturdy handles that are comfortable to hold are also important, as water gets heavy pretty fast, and you’ll want to make sure you can fit not just your full, bare hands, but hands that are wearing oven mitts, in and around the handles. When choosing between riveted and welded handles, choose riveted for better endurance. You also want a lid that fits well and securely, to keep steam in and help bring water to a rapid boil.</p><hr></hr><h4 id=\"h80552\"><a id=\"\"></a>The best introductory stock pots for easy simmering, steaming, and boiling:</h4><ul data-style=\"Bullet\" data-type=\"List\"><li><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/NyN4y&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/NyN4y\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid</a></span></li><li><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/BJOp1&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/BJOp1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel 8-Quart Stockpot with Lid</a></span></li><li><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/vbnX8&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/vbnX8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cook N Home  12-Quart Stainless Steel Stockpot with Lid Professional</a></span><br></br></li></ul><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h80553\"><a id=\"\"></a>A nice saucepan or saucier needn’t be too pricey</h2><p>A saucepan or saucier is where you’ll make your sauces (duh), but you’ll probably also use it to poach eggs, make reasonable amounts of soup or stew, cook oatmeal for breakfast, or whip up a rich, eggy custards and curds for dessert. Unlike noodles or potatoes bopping around in a stock pot, food prepared in a saucepan or saucier is more likely to be in continuous contact with the base and walls of the pan, so full cladding is a little more important. Luckily, both are smaller than stock pots, so you can afford the extra metal.</p><p>Much like sauté pans and skillets, saucepans and sauciers are a little different. The sides of a saucepan are straight; the sides of a sauciers are sloped. I prefer a saucier, as the rounded edge makes stirring and whisking a little easier, and ensures food doesn’t get stuck in the corner between the wall and base. You will sometimes seem sauciers referred to as “sauce pans,â€ even by the companies that make them; looked for rounded bottoms and you’ll be fine.</p><p>In terms of size, three-quarts is the sweet spot. Large enough to make a reasonable amount of food, but not so big that it feels unwieldy when warming smaller batches of soup or sauce. You’ll also want a lid that fits well and a handle that feels comfortable, with a lip that allows for easy, clean pouring.</p><hr></hr><h4 id=\"h80554\"><a id=\"\"></a>Serviceable sauciers that won’t break the bank:</h4><ul data-style=\"Bullet\" data-type=\"List\"><li><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/3Z8RM&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/3Z8RM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tramontina  Tri-Ply, 3-Quart Covered Sauce Pan</a></span></li><li><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/xJDXd&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/xJDXd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Misen 5-Ply, 3-Quart Stainless Steel Saucier with Lid</a></span></li></ul><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h80555\"><a id=\"\"></a>How to keep your food from sticking to stainless steel</h2><p>The biggest worry people have when cooking with stainless is that their food will stick, and it certainly will if you don’t know what you’re doing. It is, however, perfectly possible—easy even—to fry an egg or piece of fish in a stainless steel pan without either one sticking. You just have to get it hot enough.</p><p>I’ve discussed this topic at length <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/you-can-totally-cook-eggs-in-a-stainless-steel-pan-1850421285&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/you-can-totally-cook-eggs-in-a-stainless-steel-pan-1850421285\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">before</a></span>, but just to re-cap, it all boils down to the pan’s pores:</p><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>Stainless steel is a porous material, and these pores expand and contract with temperature variations. When you place cold food on a hot pan, the difference in temperature causes those pores to quickly contract, gripping onto your food.</p><p>Further complicating the issue is the fact that proteins, including raw meat and egg whites, bond with the metal in your pan. Eggs are especially tricky, because they come out of the shell as a liquid that can flow into those tiny pores, strengthening their grip on your egg.</p><p>It sounds like a recipe for sticky disaster, but heating your pan to the right temperature will create a barrier between your food and pesky pores—and we owe it all to the Leidenfrost effect.</p></blockquote><p>The Leidenfrost effect is one of my favorite effects to talk about, because understanding it makes one feel like some sort of cooking wizard:</p><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>The Leidenfrost effect occurs when the temperature of a given material is much hotter than the boiling point of the liquid coming into contact with that material. It allows you to <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91JObcm2Hlw&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91JObcm2Hlw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">dip your wet fingers into molten lead</a></span> without getting burned and, less dramatically, to cook an egg in a stainless steel pan. The high temperature of the metal vaporizes the liquid, creating a protective layer of steam between the metal and your food (or fingers) and keeping the liquid egg white from making full contact with the pan and seeping into its pores.</p><p>The easiest way to test if your pan is hot enough to cook an egg is to add a drop of water to it. If it sizzles and steams, your pan is not hot enough, and the Leidenfrost effect has not occurred. But if that drop of water seizes up into a little ball that rolls around the pan, you’re ready for action. If it breaks up into a bunch of little balls, however, the pan is <em>too</em> hot. Let it cool and try again. (This test is often called “the mercury ball test,â€ because the ball of water kind of looks and behaves like a drop of mercury.)</p></blockquote><p>You can see the difference between an improperly heated and properly heated pan in this TikTok video I made:</p><p>Once the pan is properly heated, you can add your fat, and you really don’t need that much. Oil or clarified butter works best (“regularâ€ butter will burn), and a thin coating of fat will create an even protective layer between the food and the pan, and allowing you to <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/you-can-totally-cook-eggs-in-a-stainless-steel-pan-1850421285&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/you-can-totally-cook-eggs-in-a-stainless-steel-pan-1850421285\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">scramble eggs</a></span> or <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/get-crispy-fish-skin-every-time-without-resorting-to-g-1850300533&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/get-crispy-fish-skin-every-time-without-resorting-to-g-1850300533\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pan-fry fish</a></span> without any stickage. (Fat also conducts heat, which is famously helpful when cooking food.)</p><h2 id=\"h80556\"><a id=\"\"></a>How to clean stainless steel cookware</h2><p>As I mentioned earlier, cleaning stainless steel is not difficult. Toss it in the dishwasher, soak it in the sink, but steer clear of abrasive powders, harsh chemicals like bleach, or physical scrubbers, like steel wool, which can damage the finish.</p><p>Cleaning your pan quickly is the easiest way to ensure nothing gets stuck on the surface, but lazy, forgetful people such as myself need not despair. If your stainless steel pan gets truly gunked up, a little <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/51PYx&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/51PYx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bar Keeper’s Friend</a></span> will get you out of a sticky mess.</p><p>Stainless steel may not have the folksy charm of a well-seasoned cast iron pan, but when it comes to versatility, ease of use, and journeyman-like attributes, it’s hard to beat stainless. (Plus, there is nothing more impressive than frying an egg in a gleaming metal pan, and impressing people is very grown-up.)</p></div></div>', 'Stainless steel cookware is the journeyman of the kitchen. It quietly and competently does its job, without the need for pampering (like cast iron) or any public drama (like Teflon-coated nonstick). 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(547, 'Evil Week: Keep Your Snacks Out of Your Familys Filthy Paws', '<div><p><em>Welcome to </em><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/life-in-general/evil-hacks&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/life-in-general/evil-hacks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Evil Week</em></a></span><em>, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we’d usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We’ve got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.</em><br></br></p><p>Halloween gives everyone the excuse to demolish some candy. Adults without kids, like myself, feel encouraged to celebrate with a bag of their favorite candy. Turns out, the other people in your household like it as well, and for some reason they’re bold enough to eat it, or ask for it. This brings a greater, year-long problem to light: how everyone in your house creeps on your personal snacks. Enough! In the name of keeping your hard-earned, comforting, sanity-giving snacks safe, you must deceive your household.<br></br></p><h2 id=\"h79277\"><a id=\"\"></a>Keep your enemies close</h2><p>Whether it’s your significant other, young children, teenagers, or roommates, the folks in your house always want what you have. You can even buy them their own snacks, and without fail, their wandering eyes will fall upon your precious goodies. The most effective way to trick them into leaving your snacks alone lies in first being a good observer.</p><h2 id=\"h79278\"><a id=\"\"></a>Know their palate</h2><p>Everyone has flavor preferences: ingredients and spices they love and abhor. If you’re really lucky, they’ll have dietary restrictions or allergies. Capitalize on this knowledge. Either buy the snacks that actually have ingredients or flavors they don’t like or can’t eat, or lie about it. If your nephew has a nut allergy and asks what you’re eating, just woefully tell him it contains nuts, or was made in a factory that processes nuts. Sorry, kiddo.</p><p>Folks that are spicy-food avoiders are easy to trick, too. My boyfriend hates spicy food and dairy, so any savory food I don’t want to share is “really spicy, wow.â€ Sweet treats are definitely packed with cream. Heavy cream. The heaviest. Keep your ears open for any time your family or roommates talk about foods they don’t like, or flavors that gross them out. Then, use this knowledge to help yourself. </p><h2 id=\"h79279\"><a id=\"\"></a>Hide and sneak </h2><p>Sometimes your snacks will get snatched before you even get a chance to lie about them. You’ll need to hide your snacks.</p><p>Once you’ve lived with someone for a while—let’s say more than six months—you’ll begin to see their patterns in the house. Where they go a lot, sometimes, and never. It doesn’t have to be an entire room that they avoid; it can be a small drawer, maybe an obscure cabinet, or box. This is where you hide your snacks. Maybe your significant other doesn’t like to squat down. You should store your snacks in the back of the low cabinets in your home. You might see that your kids never go into the pots and pans drawers, or your brother never opens the liquor cabinet. Stash your snacks there. And please, never get your snacks from this secret place when others are in the room.</p><h2 id=\"h79280\"><a id=\"\"></a>Play dress up </h2><p>Maybe you’re in a small space, or your household is especially devoid of hiding spots and you can’t find a good hidden snack zone. It’s time to put your snacks in costume. Hide your snacks inside of alternative packaging. Put the Doritos inside the bag of the cauliflower chips your kids hate. You can basically eat those in plain sight because they won’t mess with those gross chips. The only lady in the house? Keep your peanut butter M&amp;Ms in a box of tampons. Tuck the dark chocolate peanut butter cups into an emptied edamame bag in the freezer.</p><p>If you can, use multiple techniques all at once. That way if you get caught, you can laugh it off like it was a one-time thing and rely on your other secrets. When enough time has passed, definitely go ahead and use all of your methods in tandem again.</p></div>', 'Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we’d usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We’ve got all the info you need to be successful…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/fa806d2c52de0d468a43ea57677e10f0.jpg', '84', NULL, NULL, '68', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '737', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(548, 'Four Things to Do When You Move Plants Indoors for Winter', '<div><p>Right about now is a good time to appreciate your house plants. They help satisfy your green thumb throughout the fall and winter months, they break up the hard spaces in our homes, and they remind us to care for something other than ourselves. With fall solidly here, it’s time to give our houseplants the love and care they need to really thrive this winter, instead of merely surviving. </p><h2 id=\"h25753\"><a id=\"\"></a>How to pick the best location for indoor plants</h2><p>Every summer, your plants move outside to bask in the real sunlight and warm temps like people flocking to Florida beaches. Sadly, once those temps dip below 55 degrees, it’s time to ship those puppies back to where they came from—inside. Find the right sun situation for them by a window for full, direct sunlight, or a bit away for indirect sun for those plants that can get sunburn. </p><p>You should also think about the drafts created by windows and whether your plants can tolerate that cold. You want them someplace with a temperature between 65 and 85 degrees. Also consider where they are in relation to your heaters, as you don’t want them to dry out. If you don’t have an appropriate window, you’ll want to get yourself a plant light to give the plant the UV rays it needs.</p><h2 id=\"h25754\"><a id=\"\"></a>Make sure the plants are pest-free</h2><p>But before those plants head inside, let’s make sure there aren’t spare passengers along for the ride. Check plants for any signs of pests, and consider using the dunk method to rid yourself of any unwanted guests: Dunk your plant upside down in a bath of water with neem oil and castile soap, so all the leaves get coated; then, put your entire plant—pot and all—in the same bath, and hold it down until no more bubbles appear. This gives the plant a nice, needed soak, and the neem oil and castile soap should take care of most pests. </p><h2 id=\"h25755\"><a id=\"\"></a>Upgrade them to a larger pot, if needed</h2><p>Your plants might have experienced some growth over the summer, what with all that vitamin D, so now might be the time to move them into a bigger planter. Check the roots to <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-tell-if-your-plant-is-rootbound-847788&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-tell-if-your-plant-is-rootbound-847788\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">see if they’re root-bound</a></span>, a sure sign it’s time to bump up. Consider that if you’d rather keep your plant petite, you can trim back roots or divide your plant, but you don’t want to keep an oversize plant in a too-small space.</p><h2 id=\"h25756\"><a id=\"\"></a>Clean them up and cut back on their food and water</h2><p>If your plant has dead leaves or diseased leaves, it’s time to cut them off, using freshly cleaned scissors. It’s OK to cut off leaves that aren’t making the grade, but you can also cut away parts of leaves, like on a monstera, that are unsightly. </p><p>Even if your plant looks fine now, the diminished light they’re now experiencing can lead to dropped leaves, which is perfectly fine. You may feel the urge to feed your plants, but the lower light and temps mean that your plant is slowing down growth, so fertilizer isn’t necessary until spring—and neither is overwatering, so cut back on the water you’ve been giving them. You’ll notice, if you pay attention, that less water still results in moist but not wet soil around your plant roots. </p></div>', 'Right about now is a good time to appreciate your house plants. They help satisfy your green thumb throughout the fall and winter months, they break up the hard spaces in our homes, and they remind us to care for something other than ourselves. With fall soli…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/b3b44562965d559d02887a609d156333.jpg', '84', NULL, NULL, '68', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '737', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(549, 'How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust (Because You Probably Should)', '<div><p>Baking a pie or tart is theoretically simple—filling goes in the crust, bake, and eat. But the devil is in the details, as they say, and one part of the fine print is blind baking. In order to prevent a gummy, soggy crust from plaguing your pie’s undercarriage, you’ll need to master this technique. Luckily, it’s pretty easy. Don’t let doughy pies mar your cottagecore lifestyle any longer: Follow these steps to blind bake your pie crust.<br></br></p><h2 id=\"h85858\"><a id=\"\"></a>What is blind baking?</h2><p>Blind baking is baking the crust <em>before</em> you fill it. You should do this with store bought or homemade pie dough, with most single-crust pies (like pumpkin or coconut custard), and absolutely with no-bake pie fillings. Again, it sounds easy, but you can’t just chuck the pie dish in the oven without a plan. Pie crusts are full of saturated fat, and are something of a gluten network from all the mixing and rolling. Once the crust hits the heat of the oven, it’ll shrink, slide down the sides, and puff in the center. You need something to keep it in shape until it sets and can stand on its own. That’s where pie weights come in.</p><p>Pie weights are any object that is heat-safe, food-safe, heavy enough to weigh down the crust’s desire to move, and their shape can naturally adjust to fill the shape of the pie crust. Ceramic pie weights are little balls that can do the trick, and they’re infinitely reusable. Unfortunately, you need enough of them to fill the pie crust up to the lip, and usually they’re sold in small amounts. You can <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/prrZo&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/prrZo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buy them online</a></span> or in a kitchen supply store, but they can be costly and potentially hard to find.</p><p>For the sometimes-baker, those of us who just don’t feel like dropping $15 on pie weights, and folks in a pie pinch, you have cheaper options that might just be in your pantry already: Try dry beans, <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/use-rice-instead-of-beans-to-pre-bake-pie-crusts-for-a-5845991&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/use-rice-instead-of-beans-to-pre-bake-pie-crusts-for-a-5845991\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rice</a></span>, or <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/weigh-down-your-pie-crusts-with-sugar-1830228677#:~:text=Blind%20baking%20pie%20crusts%20should,down%2C%20and%20bake%20until%20crisp.&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/weigh-down-your-pie-crusts-with-sugar-1830228677#:~:text=Blind%20baking%20pie%20crusts%20should,down%2C%20and%20bake%20until%20crisp.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sugar</a></span>.</p><h2 id=\"h85859\"><a id=\"\"></a>How to blind bake a crust</h2><h4 id=\"h85860\"><a id=\"\"></a>1. Chill the raw crust</h4><p>You can blind bake a pie crust whether you’ve made it from scratch or grabbed it from the freezer section of the grocery store. First, if you’re rolling out your own crust, fit it into a pie plate and trim it. Crimp the edge now, because you won’t get a chance to do it after blind baking. Pop it in the fridge or freezer to firm up the fats—this takes about 15 minutes. Starting cold means the saturated fats are solid, and this makes it easier to fill with pie weights without poking a hole through your crust. Preheat your oven to 400°F while you’re “weight-ing.â€ (It’s been a while since I’ve made any culinary puns. Give me this.)</p><h4 id=\"h85861\"><a id=\"\"></a>2. Line the crust and weigh it down</h4><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-alt=\"A pie crust with a parchment paper liner and baking beans inside.\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"2164\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"4e631e66e513850c4d1651677fc3bfb8\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://4e631e66e513850c4d1651677fc3bfb8\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"3847\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-alt=\"A pie crust with a parchment paper liner and baking beans inside.\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"in-house-art\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/4e631e66e513850c4d1651677fc3bfb8.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_1315/4e631e66e513850c4d1651677fc3bfb8.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"A pie crust with a parchment paper liner and baking beans inside.\" data-alt=\"A pie crust with a parchment paper liner and baking beans inside.\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"4e631e66e513850c4d1651677fc3bfb8\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/4e631e66e513850c4d1651677fc3bfb8.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Load the parchment paper liner with pie weights before baking.</figcaption><figcaption>Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann</figcaption></p></div><span data-alt=\"A pie crust with a parchment paper liner and baking beans inside.\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"2164\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"4e631e66e513850c4d1651677fc3bfb8\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://4e631e66e513850c4d1651677fc3bfb8\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"3847\"></span></figure><p>If you’re using a frozen crust you can start at this step. Take the cold crust out of the fridge or freezer. Line the crust with a non-stick, heat-safe liner. I prefer parchment paper, but you can use one very large coffee filter or a few shingled coffee filters (keep in mind it’s hard to take out the weights with that one.) Some folks like aluminum foil, but I’m not a fan. It likes to keep its own wrinkles when you press it into the crust, and those points often dig in during baking. Furthermore, I’ve had pie dough stick to aluminum foil after blind baking, and that’s just unacceptable.<br></br></p><p>If you’re using parchment paper, tear off a piece that’s about four inches longer than the diameter of the pie dish and crumple it up into a small ball. Then un-crumpled it. The tiny bends and folds will allow the paper to conform to the curves of the pie shell so it fits snug instead of poking into the pastry. Fill the liner with your weights of choice. Make sure you have enough to fill the pie shell all the way up to the top. This prevents any shrinking or sagging. </p><h4 id=\"h85862\"><a id=\"\"></a>3. Blind bake it</h4><p>Bake the pie crust for 20-30 minutes in the 400°F oven, or until you see the exposed edges are beginning to brown. If you can’t see, just lift the edge of the parchment a little to check how it’s going. Carefully remove the pie and lift the edges of the liner with the weights inside. The crust should be lightly browned along the top edge, set, and dry along the sides and bottom. If the center looks greasy or if it’s doughy when you press it, the crust needs more time. The timing will depend on the type of weights you used and your pie crust’s thickness. If needed, lift the liner and pie weights back into the crust. Return the pie shell to the oven and check again in five to 10 minutes.</p><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"2241\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"1e3562148f95c8e2b202d3ca7bdcf989\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://1e3562148f95c8e2b202d3ca7bdcf989\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"3984\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"in-house-art\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/1e3562148f95c8e2b202d3ca7bdcf989.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_1315/1e3562148f95c8e2b202d3ca7bdcf989.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"The crust should be lightly browned along the edge, and dry throughout the sides and center.\" data-alt=\"The crust should be lightly browned along the edge, and dry throughout the sides and center.\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"1e3562148f95c8e2b202d3ca7bdcf989\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/1e3562148f95c8e2b202d3ca7bdcf989.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>The crust should be lightly browned along the edge, and dry throughout the sides and center.</figcaption><figcaption>Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"2241\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"1e3562148f95c8e2b202d3ca7bdcf989\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://1e3562148f95c8e2b202d3ca7bdcf989\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"3984\"></span></figure><p>Once the crust is sufficiently blind baked, take out the weights and liner. Depending on whether your pie has a no-bake filling or not, you can further bake the crust to brown the interior. This will take five to 10 minutes of additional baking. Be sure to keep a close eye on it. Cool the crust on a wire rack, and fill it with pie stuff, silly. If you like to plan ahead, you can wrap the crust and keep it stored in the fridge, or at room temperature, for a couple days. Or <em>really</em> plan ahead and freeze it for up to six months.<br></br></p></div>', 'Baking a pie or tart is theoretically simple—filling goes in the crust, bake, and eat. But the devil is in the details, as they say, and one part of the fine print is blind baking. In order to prevent a gummy, soggy crust from plaguing your pie’s undercarriag…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/d762f0fd6919114d0e18fccd4d69a430.jpg', '84', NULL, NULL, '68', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '737', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL);
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(550, 'How to Keep Potted Herbs Alive Inside All Winter', '<div><p>I almost never buy fresh herbs at the store unless I have a specific need—but when they’re right outside my door in the garden in the warmer months, I use them in everything. When things cool off, though, you <em>can</em> keep fresh herbs close at hand by growing them inside—but that’s not without its challenges. The little potted versions you see at grocery stores like Trader Joe’s are tempting, but people quickly realize that keeping those potted plants alive is tough. Here are some tips to help you prolong the life of potted herbs so you can enjoy them all winter long. </p><h2 id=\"h80541\"><a id=\"\"></a>How to pick the herbs you’ll grow inside</h2><p>Some herbs, the hardier stock, do fine outside all winter. Winter thyme and rosemary overwinter fine, you can pull oregano out, even dry, all winter; even some kinds of parsley can remain lively into the coldest months. Focus inside on more tender herbs like dill, cilantro, and basil. When choosing plants, look for those with large, fluffy leaves, rather than the biggest plants. You want to avoid any that are going to seed, so avoid those with flowers, and even those with wispy leaves at the top, which is a sign they’re about to go to seed. You’re looking for strong stems more than anything else, but avoid diseased leaves or any plants where the stems are a tangled mess. </p><h2 id=\"h80542\"><a id=\"\"></a>Thin the seedlings and repot them</h2><p>The farms that grow these little pots overseed them, so where one basil plant should grow, there are twenty or more. They do this so the pots look fuller, but all those seedlings competing for resources means the plants can’t thrive. So step one is to separate the seedlings and break them out into other pots. You can buy <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/27g5E&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/27g5E\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">four-inch pots online </a></span>relatively cheaply, or use pots you already have. You’ll want to take the entire plant out of the pot, and then carefully separate the roots as if you are breaking apart knots in your hair, carefully raking the roots free. </p><p>In each four-inch pot, you should really only have one or two seedlings. Although it might feel painful, don’t feel too bad about composting a lot of extra seedlings. Use the herbs, and then just compost the extra stems. Be sure you’re repotting into potting soil, not raised bed soil. Now, water in your new seedlings, by giving them a sip of water. Do not drown them, though—you want moist soil, not wet soil.</p><p>Transplanting is really stressful for plants, so you need to let them have a day out of bright sunlight so they can adjust. They should be in moderate temperatures (60-80 degrees) as close to the environment you bought them in as possible. Once they’ve had a day to recover, you can move them to a spot with direct light near a window. </p><h2 id=\"h80543\"><a id=\"\"></a>Feed and water your plants regularly</h2><p>Knowing when to water is really key. As your plants adjust to their new pot and home, they may experience stress and drop their leaves. Don’t give up hope. That’s a natural reaction; it doesn’t mean the plant is a goner. Don’t overreact and water them to death. Just give them a day or two to recover. When the plant is dry, it’s time to water. Water until it comes out of the bottom of the pot, and then allow the plant to drain and dry. Conversely, I like using <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/0xW2A&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/0xW2A\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">saucers of water under the pots</a></span>, I just leave a little water in them, sit the pot in the water, and allow the plant to uptake whatever water it needs. </p><p>Every other week, I give the plant a light amount of fertilizer, like <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/rnLvE&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/rnLvE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Miracle Grow</a></span>, in the water. You can find plant food at any garden center; just follow the directions on the bottle. </p><h2 id=\"h80544\"><a id=\"\"></a>To keep herbs alive, use them</h2><p>A mistake people often make with herbs is not being severe enough when harvesting. If you want herbs to stick around, you must chop them back frequently. Not a light clip, but a <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/the-best-way-to-care-for-your-herb-garden-is-to-actuall-1850502356&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/the-best-way-to-care-for-your-herb-garden-is-to-actuall-1850502356\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">real chop</a></span>. This will tell the plant to focus on leafy growth instead of flowering and seeding. Your stems will grow back bushier and stronger, and as long as you keep at it, you should be able to prolong your plant life pretty reasonably. Now, some herbs are more prone to bolting, like cilantro and dill, so they’re not going to live forever, but they’re not meant to. They’re annuals, not perennials. So once that happens, just start over with a new grocery store plant. </p></div>', 'I almost never buy fresh herbs at the store unless I have a specific need—but when they’re right outside my door in the garden in the warmer months, I use them in everything. When things cool off, though, you can keep fresh herbs close at hand by growing them…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/c6ccc79674fd20ae31e65a4f93d3b6ff.jpg', '84', NULL, NULL, '68', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '737', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(551, 'Terminator is Back, This Time as An Anime', '<div><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-alt=\"Poster for Terminator: Dark Fate featuring the film\'s main cast.\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"1082\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"9a3b72fba97cd663a7829cffe15d4c6c\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://9a3b72fba97cd663a7829cffe15d4c6c\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1920\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-alt=\"Poster for Terminator: Dark Fate featuring the film\'s main cast.\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"other-license\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/9a3b72fba97cd663a7829cffe15d4c6c.jpg\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_1315/9a3b72fba97cd663a7829cffe15d4c6c.jpg\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Poster for Terminator: Dark Fate featuring the film\'s main cast.\" data-alt=\"Poster for Terminator: Dark Fate featuring the film\'s main cast.\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"9a3b72fba97cd663a7829cffe15d4c6c\" data-format=\"jpg\" src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/9a3b72fba97cd663a7829cffe15d4c6c.jpg\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Paramount/20th Century Films</figcaption></p></div><span data-alt=\"Poster for Terminator: Dark Fate featuring the film\'s main cast.\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"1082\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"9a3b72fba97cd663a7829cffe15d4c6c\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://9a3b72fba97cd663a7829cffe15d4c6c\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1920\"></span></figure><div><p>The <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/terminator-reboot-james-cameron-ai-avatar-2-smartless-1849915032&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/terminator-reboot-james-cameron-ai-avatar-2-smartless-1849915032\"><em>Terminator</em></a></span><em> </em>franchise is making a comeback, but as <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/the-terminator-universe-is-back-in-a-new-netflix-anime-1846375613&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/the-terminator-universe-is-back-in-a-new-netflix-anime-1846375613\">an anime series</a></span> for Netflix. </p><div><div><div><div data-current=\"195501\" data-playlist=\"195501,194938,196007\"><div><div><div data-monetizable=\"true\" data-position=\"sidebar\" data-video-blog-id=\"4\" data-video-duration=\"141\" data-video-id=\"195501\" data-video-network=\"gizmodo\" data-video-title=\"What Did the Actors Bring to Their Back to the Future: The Musical Performances? \"><div><p>What Did the Actors Bring to Their Back to the Future: The Musical Performances? </p></div><video crossorigin=\"anonymous\" disablepictureinpicture=\"\" height=\"100%\" muted=\"\" playsinline=\"\" preload=\"none\" width=\"100%\"><source data-src=\"https://vid.kinja.com/prod/195501/195501_240p.mp4\" label=\"240p\" type=\"video/mp4\"></source><source data-src=\"https://vid.kinja.com/prod/195501/195501_480p.mp4\" label=\"480p\" type=\"video/mp4\"></source><source data-src=\"https://vid.kinja.com/prod/195501/195501_720p.mp4\" label=\"720p\" type=\"video/mp4\"></source><source data-src=\"https://vid.kinja.com/prod/195501/195501_1080p.mp4\" label=\"1080p\" type=\"video/mp4\"></source><track kind=\"captions\" label=\"English\" src=\"https://kinja.com/api/videoupload/caption/20978.vtt\" srclang=\"en\"></track></video></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>During the streamer’s Geeked Week event, it showed a small teaser for the upcoming series. Heading up production will be <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/the-batman-2-title-release-date-robert-pattinson-dcu-1850053257&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/the-batman-2-title-release-date-robert-pattinson-dcu-1850053257\"><em>The Batman Part II’s</em></a></span><em> </em>Mattson Tomlin leading writing duties, while Masashi Kudo (a character designer on <em>Bleach</em> will direct the eight-episode series. Production I.G ( which worked on <em>Star Wars Visions</em> and the upcoming <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/kaiju-no-8-2024-anime-trailer-2-1850710568&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/kaiju-no-8-2024-anime-trailer-2-1850710568\"><em>Kaiju No.8</em></a></span>) will handle the show’s animation. </p><p>Like other entries in the sci-fi series, the <em>Terminator </em>anime will focus on a soldier from the Human-Machine War being sent back in time to prevent it. In this case, an unnamed female soldier from the dystopian future of 2022 is blasted back to 1997 in order to protect Malcolm Lee, a scientist working on a new AI system meant to compete with Skynet, the series’ original AI threat that’s already working on how to start Judgment Day and attack humanity. As Lee and the soldier run from the Terminator that’s also been sent back in time to kill him, the events will take a noticeable toll on his three children. </p><p><em>Terminator </em>has been all over the place as a franchise ever since the second film all the way back in 1991. Some sequels have been stronger than others, but the underperformance of 2019\'s <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/terminator-dark-fates-post-judgment-day-future-is-fema-1839256091&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/terminator-dark-fates-post-judgment-day-future-is-fema-1839256091\"><em>Terminator: Dark Fate</em></a></span><em> </em>made it more clear than ever the series needed to be retired, or at the very least, shelved until it could do more than just be merely watchable. This is the first animated venture for the franchise, and its second TV series overall; some may recall Fox’s short-lived <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/sarah-connors-story-is-really-over-producer-tells-io9-5271481&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/sarah-connors-story-is-really-over-producer-tells-io9-5271481\"><em>Terminator: Sarah Chronicles</em></a></span><em> </em>show, which was wiped from canon after either <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/terminator-genisys-the-spoilyr-faq-1716548070&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/terminator-genisys-the-spoilyr-faq-1716548070\"><em>Terminator: Genisys</em></a></span><em> </em>or <em>Dark Fate </em>came out. </p><p>The <em>Terminator </em>anime will hit Netflix in the near future. If this ends up being not your cup of tea, good news: James Cameron is taking a break from his <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/avatar-3-way-of-water-sequel-fire-james-cameron-1849993680&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/avatar-3-way-of-water-sequel-fire-james-cameron-1849993680\">busy Na’vi schedule</a></span> to pen a full-on reboot for the franchise...just as soon as he figures out what <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/james-cameron-terminator-7-ai-1850483740&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/james-cameron-terminator-7-ai-1850483740\">recent AI trends and events</a></span> to use to inform his script.</p><hr></hr><p>  <em>Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest </em><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/marvel-release-dates-when-to-see-upcoming-mcu-movies-1848196856&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/marvel-release-dates-when-to-see-upcoming-mcu-movies-1848196856\"><em>Marvel</em></a></span><em>, </em><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-movies-tv-shows-release-dates-disney-1848494806&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-movies-tv-shows-release-dates-disney-1848494806\">Star Wars</a></span>, and <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-release-dates-where-to-stream-picard-discover-1848839650&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-release-dates-where-to-stream-picard-discover-1848839650\">Star Trek</a></span><em> releases, what’s next for the </em><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/warner-bros-dc-release-dates-hbo-max-cast-details-1848354161&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/warner-bros-dc-release-dates-hbo-max-cast-details-1848354161\"><em>DC Universe on film and TV</em></a></span><em>, and everything you need to know about the future of </em><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/doctor-who-release-dates-streaming-ncuti-gatwa-rtd-1849745140&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://gizmodo.com/doctor-who-release-dates-streaming-ncuti-gatwa-rtd-1849745140\">Doctor Who</a></span><em>.</em></p></div></div>', 'The popular sci-fi series is doing the time warp to Netflix and joining its ever-growing slate of adult animation.', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/9a3b72fba97cd663a7829cffe15d4c6c.jpg', '85', NULL, NULL, '70', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '737', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(552, 'Netflix releases first teaser for live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender', '<div>\n        <header>\n            <h4>\n      Always remember who you are    —\n</h4>\n            \n            <h2 itemprop=\"description\">\"Time is a funny thing. The past, the future. It all gets mixed up.\"</h2>\n            <section>\n\n  \n<p itemprop=\"author creator\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http://schema.org/Person\">\n      <a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/author/jenniferouellette/\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"author\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Jennifer Ouellette</span></a>\n    -    <time data-time=\"1699635077\" datetime=\"2023-11-10T16:51:17+00:00\">Nov 10, 2023 4:51 pm UTC</time>\n</p>\n\n  \n</section>        </header>\n        <section>\n            <div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n                                    \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n<figure><p><iframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"550\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/waJKJW_XU90?start=0&amp;wmode=transparent\" type=\"text/html\" width=\"980\"></iframe></p><figcaption><p>The Netflix live-action series <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender</em> will hit Netflix on February 22, 2024.</p></figcaption></figure>\n<p>Fresh off its critically acclaimed live-action adaptation of the hugely popular anime series <a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/culture/2023/07/heres-the-trailer-for-the-live-action-one-piece-weve-been-waiting-for/\"><em>One Piece</em></a>, Netflix has released the first official teaser for yet another live-action adaptation: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender_(2024_TV_series)\"><em>Avatar: The Last Airbender</em></a>, based on the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender\">animated Nickelodeon TV series</a> of the same name. As <a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/culture/2023/07/heres-the-trailer-for-the-live-action-one-piece-weve-been-waiting-for/\">we\'ve noted before</a>, Netflix has a mixed track record for these anime adaptations, but if the teaser is any indication, <em>The Last Airbender</em> could join <em>One Piece</em> as another smashing success for the streaming platform.</p>\n<p><strong>(Some spoilers for the anime series below, but no major reveals.)</strong></p>\n<p>Created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the original anime series was set in an Asian-inspired world where certain chosen individuals have the ability to telekinetically manipulate one of four elements (earth, air, water, and fire)—a practice known as \"bending.\" Each generation, there is one Avatar who can bend all four elements and is thus responsible for maintaining harmony among the four elemental nations, as well as being a link between the physical and spirit worlds.</p>\n<p>A 12-year-old Air Nomad boy named Aang is the current Avatar, but he hid in a state of suspended animation for a century because he was afraid of taking on that huge responsibility. Two Water Tribe siblings, Katara and Sokka, eventually revive Aang, who finds that the Fire Nation has wiped out most of the Air Nomads in his absence. Katara and Sokka join Aang, an airbender, on his quest to master bending each of the remaining three elements. Their mission is hampered by the banished Fire Nation Prince Zuko, who seeks to capture Aang to restore his honor with his father, Fire Lord Ozai, with the help of his uncle Iroh.</p>                                            \n                                                        \n<p>The anime <em>Last Airbender</em> premiered on Nickelodeon in February 2005 and ran for three seasons, each covering Aang\'s quest to master one of the other three elements (Water, Earth, Fire). It was hugely popular and critically acclaimed, earning praise for its sophisticated (yet child-friendly) storytelling, universal themes, and skillful incorporation of East Asian art and mythology. Netflix added all three seasons (61 episodes) of <em>The Last Airbender</em> to its streaming library in 2020, and within four days, the anime series hit the top spot on the platform and spent 60 days in the top-10 list. Netflix understandably greenlit a live-action adaptation.</p>\n<p>This isn\'t the first attempt to adapt the series into a live-action format. M. Night Shyamalan directed a truly terrible <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Airbender_(film)\">2010 feature film</a> that was roundly panned by critics and viewers alike. We hesitate to even mention it except as a cautionary tale and a reminder of what Netflix is up against in terms of winning over fans of the original series. It\'s difficult to overstate just how poorly received Shyamalan\'s <em>Last Airbender</em> was—it has a 5 percent approval on Rotten Tomatoes and pretty much swept that year\'s <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Raspberry_Awards\">Golden Raspberry Awards</a>, including a special award created just for that film (Worst Eye-Gouging Mis-Use of 3D). Dev Patel, who played Prince Zuko, <a href=\"https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dev-patel-regretting-last-airbender-i-saw-a-stranger-screen-951544/\">publicly expressed regret</a> for appearing in the film. Shyamalan <a href=\"https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/m-night-shyamalan-glass-bad-reviews-1202059607/\">also regretted</a> taking on the directing job and started financing his own projects as a result.</p>\n  <div>\n    <ul>\n              <li data-responsive=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar2-980x446.jpg 1080, https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar2.jpg 2560\" data-src=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar2.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"#caption-1982869\" data-thumb=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar2-150x150.jpg\">\n          <figure>\n            \n                          <figcaption id=\"caption-1982869\">\n                <span></span>\n                                  <p>\n                    Gordon Cormier seems perfectly cast as Avatar Aang.                  </p>\n                                                  <p><span></span>\n                                          Netflix                                      </p>\n                              </figcaption>\n                      </figure>\n        </li>\n              <li data-responsive=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar4-980x446.jpg 1080, https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar4.jpg 2560\" data-src=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar4.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"#caption-1982871\" data-thumb=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar4-150x150.jpg\">\n          <figure>\n            \n                          <figcaption id=\"caption-1982871\">\n                <span></span>\n                                  <p>\n                    Kiawentiio plays Katara, the last waterbender of her tribe, while Ian Ousley plays her brother, Sokka.                  </p>\n                                                  <p><span></span>\n                                          Netflix                                      </p>\n                              </figcaption>\n                      </figure>\n        </li>\n              <li data-responsive=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar3-980x446.jpg 1080, https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar3.jpg 2560\" data-src=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar3.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"#caption-1982870\" data-thumb=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar3-150x150.jpg\">\n          <figure>\n            \n                          <figcaption id=\"caption-1982870\">\n                <span></span>\n                                  <p>\n                    General Iroh (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee) and  Prince Zuko (Dallas Liu) of the Fire Nation are hunting the Avatar.                  </p>\n                                                  <p><span></span>\n                                          Netflix                                      </p>\n                              </figcaption>\n                      </figure>\n        </li>\n              <li data-responsive=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar5-980x446.jpg 1080, https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar5.jpg 2560\" data-src=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar5.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"#caption-1982872\" data-thumb=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar5-150x150.jpg\">\n          <figure>\n            \n                          <figcaption id=\"caption-1982872\">\n                <span></span>\n                                  <p>\n                    Maria Zhang plays Suki, who leads the all-female Kyoshi Warriors.                  </p>\n                                                  <p><span></span>\n                                          Netflix                                      </p>\n                              </figcaption>\n                      </figure>\n        </li>\n              <li data-responsive=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar1-980x446.jpg 1080, https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar1.jpg 2560\" data-src=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar1.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"#caption-1982868\" data-thumb=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar1-150x150.jpg\">\n          <figure>\n            \n                          <figcaption id=\"caption-1982868\">\n                <span></span>\n                                  <p>\n                    Aang, Katara, and Sokka ride their trusty Appa to fulfill Aang\'s destiny as the Avatar.                  </p>\n                                                  <p><span></span>\n                                          Netflix                                      </p>\n                              </figcaption>\n                      </figure>\n        </li>\n          </ul>\n  </div>\n\n<p>The Netflix series had a bit of a rocky start when DiMartino and Konietzko departed as showrunners in 2020, citing the ubiquitous \"creative differences.\" (DiMartino also complained on his website about a \"negative and unsupporting\" environment at the streaming platform.) Albert Kim (<em>Sleepy Hollow</em>) came on board as showrunner the following year, emphasizing his commitment to authenticity (including not whitewashing the cast) and respect for the characters and cultural influences. The series purportedly cost $15 million for each of its eight episodes, so Netflix has a lot riding on <em>The Last Airbende</em>r. Per the official premise:</p>                                            \n                                                        \n<blockquote><p>The four nations of the world once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads, the first step taken by the firebenders towards conquering the world. <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender</em> follows a young Air Nomad named Aang, as he reawakens to a world ravaged by war. Together with his newfound friends Sokka and Katara, he embarks on an action-packed quest to take his rightful place as the next Avatar.</p></blockquote>\n<p>Gordon Cormier stars as Avatar Aang; Kiawentiio plays Katara; Ian Ousley plays Sokka; Dallas Liu plays Prince Zuko; and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee plays General Iroh. The cast also includes Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai; Ken Leung as Zuko\'s arch-rival Commander Zhao; Elizabeth Yu as Princess Azula; Maria Zhang as Suki, who leads the all-female Kyoshi Warriors; Amber Midthunder as Princess Yue; Danny Audi as an inventor known as The Mechanist; Utkarsh Ambudkar as King Bumi; George Takei as Koh the Face Stealer; and Randall Dun Kim as the owl spirit Wan Shi Tong, who is in charge of the Spirit Library.</p>\n<p><em>Avatar: The Last Airbender</em> will debut on Netflix on February 22, 2024.</p>\n<figure><a data-height=\"1778\" data-width=\"1200\" href=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar-poster.jpg\"><img height=\"948\" src=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar-poster-640x948.jpg\" srcset=\"https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar-poster.jpg 2x\" width=\"640\"></img></a><figcaption><p>Netflix</p></figcaption></figure>\n\n        <p><em>Listing image by Netflix</em></p>\n                                                      </div>\n\n            \n            \n        </section>\n    </div>', '\"Time is a funny thing. The past, the future. It all gets mixed up.\"', 'https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/avatar-poster-CROP-760x380.jpg', '85', NULL, NULL, '70', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '737', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(553, '81st World Science Fiction Convention Announces 2023 Hugo Awards', '<div>\n\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n		\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n		\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n		\n		<a name=\"topothepage\"></a>\n		\n		\n\n		<section>\n		\n			<div id=\"firehose-message-tray\">\n				<p>\n					\n						\n						Want to read Slashdot from your mobile device? Point it at <a href=\"http://m.slashdot.org\">m.slashdot.org</a> and keep reading!\n					\n				</p>\n			</div>\n		\n		\n			\n		\n		\n			\n		\n		<a name=\"main-articles\"></a>\n	\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n<div>\n	\n	<div>\n		<div>\n			\n			<div id=\"firehose\">\n			<div id=\"firehoselist\">\n				\n\n\n\n				<article data-fhid=\"172123183\" data-fhtype=\"story\" id=\"firehose-172123183\">\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n<header>\n	\n		<span id=\"topic-172123183\">\n			<a href=\"//news.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=books\" onclick=\"return addfhfilter(\'books\');\">\n			\n				<img alt=\"Books\" height=\"64\" src=\"//a.fsdn.com/sd/topics/books_64.png\" title=\"Books\" width=\"64\"></img>\n			\n		</a>\n		\n	\n		\n		\n		\n		\n\n		\n		<a href=\"//news.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=scifi\" onclick=\"return addfhfilter(\'scifi\');\">\n			\n				<img alt=\"Sci-Fi\" height=\"64\" src=\"//a.fsdn.com/sd/topics/scifi_64.png\" title=\"Sci-Fi\" width=\"64\"></img>\n			\n		</a>\n		</span>\n	\n\n	<h2>\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		<span id=\"title-172123183\"> <a href=\"//news.slashdot.org/story/23/10/28/040222/81st-world-science-fiction-convention-announces-2023-hugo-awards\">81st World Science Fiction Convention Announces 2023 Hugo Awards</a> <span><a href=\"https://gizmodo.com/hugo-award-winners-2023-nettle-bone-kingfisher-best-nov-1850955404\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"External link - https://gizmodo.com/hugo-award-winners-2023-nettle-bone-kingfisher-best-nov-1850955404\"> (gizmodo.com) </a></span></span>\n\n		\n		\n		\n		\n\n		\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	</h2>\n	<p><span>\n		<span>\n			<span onclick=\"firehose_set_options(\'color\', \'red\')\" title=\"Filter Firehose to entries rated red or better\"></span><span alt=\"Popularity\" onclick=\"firehose_set_options(\'color\', \'red\')\" title=\"Filter Firehose to entries rated red or better\"><span></span></span> \n		</span>\n		</span>\n		<span>\n	\n				\n			Posted\n				by \n		\n		\n			\n				  EditorDavid\n			\n		\n		\n\n		\n		\n		<time datetime=\"on Saturday October 28, 2023 @11:34AM\" id=\"fhtime-172123183\">on Saturday October 28, 2023 @11:34AM</time>\n		\n		\n			 from the <span>tomorrow-lands</span> dept.\n		\n		</span>\n	</p>\n</header>\n\n<div id=\"fhbody-172123183\">\n	\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		<div id=\"text-172123183\"><p>\n			\n		 	\n				The World Science Fiction Society \"administers and presents the Hugo Awards, the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction,\" <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worldcon#Awards\">according to Wikipedia</a>. Its members vote on each year\'s winners, and this year they <a href=\"https://www.thehugoawards.org/2023/10/4611/\">received 1,847 nominating ballots</a>.</p><p> \n\nThis year the 81st edition of their World Science Fiction Convention was held from October 18 to 22  in Chengdu, China.  <a href=\"https://gizmodo.com/hugo-award-winners-2023-nettle-bone-kingfisher-best-nov-1850955404\">More details from <em>Gizmodo</em></a>:\n\n<i>While fan-favorite cozy fantasy novel Legends &amp; Lattes lost Best Novel to T. Kingfisher\'s excellent horror-fantasy <a href=\"https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250244031/nettlebone\">Nettle &amp; Bone</a>, <a href=\"https://www.travisbaldree.com/books\">Legends &amp; Lattes</a> author Travis Baldtree won the Astounding Award for Best New Writer. <a href=\"https://a24films.com/films/everything-everywhere-all-at-once\">Everything Everywhere All at Once</a> snagged film\'s top honor, and The Expanse\'s <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babylon\'s_Ashes_(The_Expanse_episode)\">finale episode</a> did the same for televsion, beating out both nominated Andor episodes among others.  Some other great standouts include short fiction editor Neil Clarke, who has kept Clarkesworld magazine running despite <a href=\"https://news.slashdot.org/story/23/02/21/1852211/sci-fi-mag-pauses-submissions-amid-flood-of-ai-generated-short-stories\">getting swamped by AI-generated submissions earlier this year</a>. </i> <br></br>\n\nAnd \"By winning Best Graphic Story or Comic, [Bartosz] Sztybor-who also served as a producer on the overwhelmingly popular Netflix anime <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12590266/\">Cyberpunk: Edgerunners</a>-also becomes the first Polish author to win a Hugo,\" <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattgardner1/2023/10/25/cyberpunk-2077-comic-book-wins-coveted-2023-hugo-award/\">reports <em>Forbes</em></a>:\n\n<i>[Cyberpunk 2077: Big City Dreams] is set in Night City-as seen in Cyberpunk 2077-and follows the story of two small-time thieves, Tasha and Mirek, who are trying to survive the harsh metropolis together.  \"Tasha and Mirek make a living for themselves stealing cyberware and indulging in parties and braindances,\" the official teaser explains... </i> <br></br>\n\nOther highlights from this year\'s awards:\n</p><ul>\n <li>Best novella: <a href=\"https://publishing.tor.com/wherethedrownedgirlsgo-seananmcguire/9781250213624/\">Where the Drowned Girls Go</a>, by Seanan McGuire (Tordotcom)</li>\n <li>Best Novelette: \"The Space-Time Painter\", by Hai Ya (Galaxy\'s Edge, April 2022)</li>\n <li>Best Short Story: \"<a href=\"https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/rabbit-test/\">Rabbit Test</a>\", by Samantha Mills (Uncanny Magazine, November-December 2022)</li>\n <li>Best Series:   <a href=\"https://www.orbitbooks.net/tag/children-of-time/\">Children of Time series</a>, by Adrian Tchaikovsky (Pan Macmillan/Orbit)</li>\n\n <li>Best Related Work: <a href=\"https://www.discworldemporium.com/product/terry-pratchett-a-life-with-footnotes/\">Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes</a>, by Rob Wilkins (Doubleday)</li>\n </ul><br></br>\n		 	\n		</div>\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n			\n		\n	</div>\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	</article>\n			</div>\n			</div>\n		</div>\n	</div>\n	\n	\n		\n</div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	</section>\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n	<section>\n		<blockquote cite=\"https://slashdot.org\">\n			<p>\"Don\'t discount flying pigs before you have good air defense.\"\n-- jvh@clinet.FI</p>\n			<span></span>\n		</blockquote>\n	</section>\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n	<p><span>Working...</span></p>\n\n	    \n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n	\n\n	</div>', 'The World Science Fiction Society \"administers and presents the Hugo Awards, the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction,\" according to Wikipedia. Its members vote on each year\'s winners, and this year they received 1,847 nominating ballots. \n\nTh…', 'https://a.fsdn.com/sd/topics/books_64.png', '85', NULL, NULL, '70', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '737', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(554, 'Chainsaw Man ganha prêmio de Melhor Mangá no Harvey Awards 2023', '<div id=\"content\">\n\n			\n\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<main data-post=\"602876\" id=\"main\">\n\n	\n\n	<section data-post-url=\"/nerdbunker/chainsaw-man-ganha-melhor-manga-no-harvey-awards-2023/\" id=\"602876\">\n		\n			\n			\n\n			<p><img alt=\"Chainsaw Man ganha prêmio de Melhor Mangá no Harvey Awards 2023\" src=\"https://uploads.jovemnerd.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/chainsaw_man__gp63qw5x0-1210x544.jpg\"></img>\n																		<small>VIZ/Reprodução</small>\n							</p>\n\n			<div>\n				<div>\n					<p>Os vencedores do <a href=\"https://jovemnerd.com.br/bunker/tag/harvey-awards/\"><strong>Harvey Awards</strong></a>, popular premiação de quadrinhos, foram anunciados na última sexta-feira (13), durante a <strong>NY Comic-Con</strong>, e <a href=\"https://jovemnerd.com.br/bunker/tag/chainsaw-man/\"><em><strong>Chainsaw Man</strong></em></a> recebeu o prêmio de <strong>Melhor Mangá</strong> pelo terceiro ano seguido.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://jovemnerd.com.br/nerdbunker/panini-relancamento-de-pluto-box-de-wotakoi-e-mais-novidades/\">Panini anuncia relançamento de Pluto, box de Wotakoi e mais novidades</a></li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https://jovemnerd.com.br/nerdbunker/melhores-animes-temporada-outono-2023/\">8 animes imperdíveis da temporada de outono para ficar de olho</a></p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>A obra de <strong>Tatsuki Fujimoto</strong> concorreu com <em><strong>Cat + Gamer</strong></em>, <em><strong>Goodbye Eri</strong></em>, <em><strong>Shuna’s Journey</strong></em> e <a href=\"https://jovemnerd.com.br/bunker/tag/spy-x-family/\"><em><strong>Spy x Family</strong></em></a>. Os demais premiados do ano foram:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span><em><strong>Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands</strong></em>, de <strong>Kate Beaton </strong>— Livro do Ano</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span><em><strong>Lore Olympus</strong></em>, de <strong>Rachel Smyth</strong> — Livro Digital do Ano</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span><em><strong>Hungry Ghost</strong></em>, de <strong>Victoria Ying</strong> — Melhor Livro Infantil ou Jovem Adulto</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span><em><strong>Blacksad: They All Fall Down Parte 1</strong></em>, de <strong>Juan Diaz Canales</strong> e <strong>Juanjo Guarnido</strong> — Melhor Livro Internacional</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span><em><strong>Homem-Aranha: Através do Aranhaverso</strong></em> — Melhor Adaptação de História em Quadrinhos/Graphic Novel</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Aproveite e siga o <strong>NerdBunker</strong> nas redes sociais <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Nerdbunker\"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nerdbunker/\"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> e <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdbunker\"><strong>TikTok</strong></a>, e entre no nosso grupo no <a href=\"https://t.me/CanalNerdBunker\"><strong>Telegram</strong></a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Fonte</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-14/chainsaw-man-manga-wins-best-manga-harvey-award-for-3rd-straight-year/.203412\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anime News Network</a>; <a href=\"https://www.cbr.com/nycc-2023-harvey-awards-winners/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CBR</a></p>\n					\n\n					\n				</div>\n				\n								\n				\n			</div>\n				\n\n		\n<section>\n	\n</section>\n\n\n	</section>\n\n	\n		\n\n		\n	\n</main>\n\n\n</div>', 'Obra de Tatsuki Fujimoto garantiu o prêmio pela terceira vez seguida\nThe post Chainsaw Man ganha prêmio de Melhor Mangá no Harvey Awards 2023 appeared first on Jovem Nerd.', 'https://uploads.jovemnerd.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/chainsaw_man__gp63qw5x0.jpg', '85', NULL, NULL, '71', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '737', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(555, 'Trailer do jogo de Sand Land dá destaque para dublagem em inglês', '<div data-post=\"603015\" id=\"main\">\n\n	\n\n	<section data-post-url=\"/nerdbunker/jogo-de-sand-land-trailer-dublagem-em-ingles/\" id=\"603015\">\n		\n			\n			\n\n			\n\n			<div>\n				<div>\n					<p>A<a href=\"https://jovemnerd.com.br/bunker/tag/bandai-namco/\"><strong> Bandai Namco</strong></a> divulgou novamente o trailer da história de <a href=\"https://jovemnerd.com.br/bunker/tag/sand-land/\"><em><strong>Sand Land</strong></em></a> na última semana, mas com uma grande novidade. A prévia mais recente revelou,  pela primeira vez, a dublagem, em inglês, do jogo.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://jovemnerd.com.br/nerdbunker/sand-land-filme-abertura/\">Filme de Sand Land tem 15 minutos divulgados com mensagem de Akira Toriyama</a></strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Sand Land</em> é um RPG de ação inspirado no mangá de mesmo nome, criado por<a href=\"https://jovemnerd.com.br/bunker/tag/akira-toriyama/\"><strong> Akira Toriyama</strong></a>. Na trama do título, Beelzebub, o príncipe dos demônios, irá em busca da Fonte Lendária para salvar os habitantes de uma região que sofre com a escassez de água. Claro, ele contará com um grupo curioso de companheiros.</p>\n<p>No elenco de vozes do game, em inglês, estão<strong> Risa Mei, John Lipow, Owen Thomas, Keith Silverstein, Andrew Lander</strong> e <strong>Shawn Smith</strong>.</p>\n<p>Confira acima.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://jovemnerd.com.br/nerdbunker/sandland-filme-trailer-2-elenco-principal/\">Filme de Sand Land ganha trailer e pôsteres do elenco principal</a></strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p>O jogo de <em>Sand Land</em> será lançado para PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S e PC. Uma data de lançamento ainda não foi revelada.</p>\n<p>Fique de olho por aqui para mais novidades. Aproveite e siga o <strong>NerdBunker</strong> nas redes sociais <a data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/Nerdbunker&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692100836963000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2rkrKqZt6eMclcVRGeLx8T\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Nerdbunker\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, <a data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/nerdbunker/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692100836963000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mpCiZ1hTspb_sSrMLqAC0\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nerdbunker/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> e <a data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdbunker&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692100836963000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3umX1nongmWNER8Z7GU-R2\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdbunker\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TikTok</strong></a>, e entre no nosso grupo no <a data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://t.me/CanalNerdBunker&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692100836963000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ok_p_zUVWMYGVKmEmjfSG\" href=\"https://t.me/CanalNerdBunker\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Telegram</strong></a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Fonte:</strong> Bandai Namco</p>\n					\n\n					\n				</div>\n				\n								\n				\n			</div>\n				\n\n		\n<section>\n	\n</section>\n\n\n	</section>\n\n	\n		\n\n		\n	\n</div>', 'Game inspirado no mangá de Akira Toriyama ainda não tem data de lançamento\nThe post Trailer do jogo de Sand Land dá destaque para dublagem em inglês appeared first on Jovem Nerd.', 'https://uploads.jovemnerd.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sand_land_dub_ingles__2g3i7w61m.jpg', '85', NULL, NULL, '71', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '737', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL);
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(556, 'Yes, the FDA Really Did Issue a Warning About Black Licorice', '<div><p>The FDA advisory about licorice is a few years old, but the memes about it will live on forever. “FDA issues warning about black licorice for halloween,â€ one headline read. And then below that, in a <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://ifunny.co/picture/kLIb7Xyy6&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://ifunny.co/picture/kLIb7Xyy6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">screenshot taken for posterity</a></span>, somebody comments that the warning must have been “It tastes like shit.â€<br></br></p><p>The warning was actually that candy made with licorice root can mess with your blood pressure. It’s no longer up on the FDA’s website (having been issued in 2017) but the <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20190601230554/https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/black-licorice-trick-or-treat&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20190601230554/https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/black-licorice-trick-or-treat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">archived copy</a></span> states: </p><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>If you’re 40 or older, eating 2 ounces of black licorice a day for at least two weeks could land you in the hospital with an irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia.</p><p>FDA experts say black licorice contains the compound glycyrrhizin, which is the sweetening compound derived from licorice root. Glycyrrhizin can cause potassium levels in the body to fall. When that happens, some people experience abnormal heart rhythms, as well as high blood pressure, edema (swelling), lethargy, and congestive heart failure.</p><p>FDA’s Linda Katz, M.D., says last year the agency received a report of a black licorice aficionado who had a problem after eating the candy. And several medical journals have linked black licorice to health problems in people over 40, some of whom had a history of heart disease and/or high blood pressure.</p><p>Katz says potassium levels are usually restored with no permanent health problems when consumption of black licorice stops.</p></blockquote><p>Yes, black licorice tastes terrible to many people. But there is a balance in the universe. Some weirdos happen to <em>love</em> the stuff, and as a result there is always somebody around, often a grandpa or an uncle, who is happy to eat the black jelly beans you don’t want.</p><p>Full disclosure, I am one of those weirdos. I always hated black licorice, until one day I didn’t. If I buy an eight-ounce bag of Trader Joe’s soft black licorice, I have to pace myself—just a few pieces a day—the way some people do with chocolate. Invite me to your Halloween parties. I’ll take your licorice and you can have my Hershey bars.</p><p>(For the <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://twitter.com/Frank_E_Sr/status/1058089876279750663&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Frank_E_Sr/status/1058089876279750663\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FDA follower on Twitter</a></span> who wrote that “licorice is a flavor, not a color,â€ I feel obliged to note that the licorice plant has lent its name to a number of chewy American candies. These come in various colors, with the licorice-flavored ones in black and often berry-flavored ones in red.)</p><h2 id=\"h13293\"><a id=\"\"></a>How much licorice is too much?</h2><p>Licorice fans, before you panic, check if you’re actually eating <em>real</em> licorice. If your candy is flavored with anise oil, you’re in the clear. If it includes actual licorice root (fun fact: <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/286/&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/286/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">licorice is a plant</a></span>), keep reading. </p><p>The UK’s <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/food-and-diet/can-eating-too-much-black-liquorice-be-bad-for-you/&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/food-and-diet/can-eating-too-much-black-liquorice-be-bad-for-you/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">National Health Service writes</a></span> that eating “more than 57g (2 ounces) of black liquorice a day for at least 2 weeks could lead to potentially serious health problems.â€ (Another fun fact: they spell it with a Q over there.) The <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/10/28/black-licorice-is-a-candy-that-should-inspire-caution&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/10/28/black-licorice-is-a-candy-that-should-inspire-caution\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">American Heart Association concurs</a></span>, and shares the story of a man who died after switching from red to black licorice.</p><p>Don’t panic: he ate a large amount of the stuff on a daily basis, and had other health conditions that predisposed him to heart problems, so nobody is saying that an occasional licorice treat will kill you. But the herb interacts with your body’s chemistry in a way that may make it dangerous in large amounts. Licorice is also known or suspected to <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/licorice&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/licorice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">interact with many different types of medications</a></span>.</p><p>So if you are the black licorice eater in your family, consider rationing your haul so you don’t eat tons of it for weeks straight. Even though you really want to.</p></div>', 'The FDA advisory about licorice is a few years old, but the memes about it will live on forever. “FDA issues warning about black licorice for halloween,â€ one headline read. And then below that, in a screenshot taken for posterity, somebody comments that the w…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/86b7513dadb67ff452c095a85b766b8b.png', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(557, 'How to Sleep on a Couch Without Hurting Yourself', '<div><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-alt=\"Fat tabby cat sleepin\' on the couch \" data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"3498\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"3c8d45c43b54f3393ac881300a158f68\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://3c8d45c43b54f3393ac881300a158f68\" data-recommended=\"true\" data-width=\"6228\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-alt=\"Fat tabby cat sleepin\' on the couch \" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"shutterstock\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/3c8d45c43b54f3393ac881300a158f68.jpg\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_1315/3c8d45c43b54f3393ac881300a158f68.jpg\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Fat tabby cat sleepin\' on the couch \" data-alt=\"Fat tabby cat sleepin\' on the couch \" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"3c8d45c43b54f3393ac881300a158f68\" data-format=\"jpg\" src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/3c8d45c43b54f3393ac881300a158f68.jpg\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Photo: Honour.kn (Shutterstock)</figcaption></p></div><span data-alt=\"Fat tabby cat sleepin\' on the couch \" data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"3498\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"3c8d45c43b54f3393ac881300a158f68\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://3c8d45c43b54f3393ac881300a158f68\" data-recommended=\"true\" data-width=\"6228\"></span></figure><div><p>Much is uncertain in this life, but one thing is for sure: At some point in your future, you will be forced to sleep on a couch. No matter how old and successful you become, the possibility that you will be required to sleep on a couch like a college kid with bedspins is never zero.<br></br></p><p>And sleeping on a <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/knowing-the-difference-between-a-couch-and-a-sofa-can-m-1847038924&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/knowing-the-difference-between-a-couch-and-a-sofa-can-m-1847038924\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">couch or sofa</a></span> can be hazardous to your health. The experience often causes back and neck pain because of the restricted space, which leads to non-optimal sleep postures, as well as that numb feeling in your limbs called paresthesia. While these negative side effects aren’t serious if your evening on the couch is a one-and-done experience, sleeping on a couch regularly can lead to chronic pain and poor <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/why-am-i-so-tired-all-the-time-even-when-i-get-enough-s-513134992&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/why-am-i-so-tired-all-the-time-even-when-i-get-enough-s-513134992\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sleep quality</a></span>, which can also have a negative impact on your health. If you’re stuck sleeping on a couch for a while, be proactive about your health.</p><h2 id=\"h108506\"><a id=\"\"></a>Prep the area</h2><p>Couches and sofas are simply not conducive to a safe, healthy night of sleep. You can, however, take some steps to improve the physical conditions that cause backaches, nerve pinches, and other problems.</p><ul data-style=\"Bullet\" data-type=\"List\"><li>Use a real pillow, if you can—couch cushions aren’t designed to support your head and neck properly. </li><li>Remove the back cushions to give yourself more room. </li><li>Stabilize the seat cushions by placing cardboard or wood underneath them and wrapping them in a sheet or blanket to stop them from spreading. Alternatively (and preferably), add a <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/JyJAG&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/JyJAG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">couch-sized topper</a></span> to transform the couch into <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/1GgBx&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/1GgBx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">something like a mattress</a></span>, or invest in a fancy <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/el1G5&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/el1G5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">couch sleep kit</a></span>. </li><li>Couches are kind of gross and dirty. They’re filled with potential allergens and don’t get cleaned regularly, as a rule. Plus, they’re often filled with dangerous compounds that make them flame retardant but also kind of unhealthy. Adding sheets will help protect you from the grossness. If you don’t have sheets, wrapping the cushions in blankets or even towels will help. </li></ul><h2 id=\"h108507\"><a id=\"\"></a>Position yourself</h2><p>Once you’ve made the couch as comfortable and inviting as possible, you can reduce the chances of injury and other health problems by being smart about how you sleep.</p><ul data-style=\"Bullet\" data-type=\"List\"><li>Sleeping position can have a huge effect on the quality of your sleep and your chances of hurting yourself. On a couch’s soft, sinking cushions, sleeping on your back is going to be best, but this only works if you have the space to stretch out. Avoid having your legs dangle over an armrest, because this will compress nerves and impede circulation. </li><li>Sleeping on your side in a fetal position is best if you can’t stretch out. There may be a benefit to placing a pillow between your knees—it can help maintain the proper alignment of your pelvis and spine, preventing back pain. </li><li>Keep your head slightly elevated. If you don’t have a real pillow, try stacking some cushions so your neck is at a slight upward angle. </li><li>If the couch is simply too small for you to find a comfortable position, consider moving the cushions to the floor. This will give you more space to work with. </li></ul><p>Sleeping on a couch is never going to be great, and over a long stretch of time it can be actively harmful. Taking some steps to protect yourself can help—as can finding a real bed as soon as humanly possible.</p></div></div>', 'Much is uncertain in this life, but one thing is for sure: At some point in your future, you will be forced to sleep on a couch. No matter how old and successful you become, the possibility that you will be required to sleep on a couch like a college kid with…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/3c8d45c43b54f3393ac881300a158f68.jpg', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(558, 'TikTok Myth of the Week: All Your Problems Are Due to High Cortisol', '<div><p>Do sweet and salty foods taste good to you? Is your sleep maybe not the best? Do you have some belly fat? The answer to these questions is probably yes, because you are human, but that’s not important right now! TikTok influencers would like you to consider another possibility: that your cortisol is too high, and that you should buy their supplements (link in bio!) to control it. Then you’ll be relaxed at night and energetic in the morning, you’ll enjoy the taste of kale, and—most importantly—you’ll become thin and beautiful.</p><p>This cortisol dysregulation idea has become a sort of mega-phenomenon, absorbing the power and anxieties of anything it touches. If you look up cortisol on TikTok, you’ll find weight loss tips, sleep hygiene tips, massage techniques, and more. You’ll be served videos not only on cortisol, but also on gut issues, mood issues, healing from trauma, smoothie recipes, menstrual cycle syncing, when you should and shouldn’t use caffeine, and just about any other health issue a woman might google for. (Sorry, men—none of this content is for you. Yet.)</p><p>Scroll those videos long enough, and you’ll see a claim about any symptom or inconvenience you’ve ever experienced. It’s all due to your high cortisol, they say. </p><h2 id=\"h118374\"><a id=\"\"></a>What is cortisol, anyway?</h2><p>Stepping away from TikTok land for a moment to talk about actual physiology, cortisol is a hormone that we produce from our adrenal glands, which sit on top of our kidneys. </p><p>The adrenal glands most famously produce epinephrine, which you might recognize as the “fight or flightâ€ hormone we call adrenaline. (In the U.S., epinephrine is the medical name. Both words <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1127537/#sec-a.i.ititle&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1127537/#sec-a.i.ititle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">refer to the same thing</a></span>: ad + renal is the Latin way you say “on top of the kidneys,â€ and epi + nephro is the same in Greek.)</p><p>Besides epinephrine/adrenaline, the adrenal gland also produces hormones that regulate water and electrolyte balance, and small amounts of sex hormones. And—relevant to our topic today—they also produce cortisol. Where epinephrine is involved in momentary “fight or flightâ€ reactions, <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cortisol is the hormone that helps us deal with stress in the longer term</a></span>, like days to weeks or longer.</p><p>Your cortisol levels increase when you’re sick, pregnant, severely dehydrated, recovering from surgery, or your body is otherwise dealing with major stress. And these cortisol levels <em>should </em>go up—this is a good thing! People who don’t produce enough cortisol in these situations can experience an <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23948-adrenal-crisis&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23948-adrenal-crisis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">adrenal crisis</a></span>, which can be deadly. </p><p>In other words, cortisol helps our bodies respond appropriately to stress, especially serious, life-threatening physical stress. If you’ve ever taken a glucocorticoid medication (with a name like cortisone, prednisone, or dexamethasone), or used hydrocortisone cream on a rash, those are all variations of cortisol.</p><p>There are medical conditions where your body doesn’t make enough cortisol, like Addison’s disease, and medical conditions where your body makes too much, like Cushing’s disease. Both of these are issues to discuss with your doctor, not your friendly local TikToker, but more about those in a bit.</p><h2 id=\"h118375\"><a id=\"\"></a>What people say about cortisol on TikTok</h2><p>We’ve covered some of the claims about cortisol above, but to give you a few more examples, here are some of the things TikTok healthfluencers say are signs that your cortisol is too high: </p><ul data-style=\"Bullet\" data-type=\"List\"><li>Waking up between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. at night </li><li>Being tired in the morning and “wiredâ€ or overthinking at night</li><li>Craving sweet and/or salty foods</li><li>Having belly fat or love handles (“cortisol bellyâ€)</li><li>Round face (“moon faceâ€) </li><li>Cognitive difficulties like “brain fogâ€ or trouble making decisions</li><li>Feeling anxious or irritable</li><li>Acne</li><li>Swelling or fluid in the face, belly, or other areas</li><li>Gut issues (any kind) </li><li>Feeling shaky due to (presumed) high blood sugar</li></ul><h2 id=\"h118376\"><a id=\"\"></a>What “high cortisolâ€ symptoms actually mean</h2><p>In reality, these symptoms aren’t specific enough to point to elevated cortisol, or to anything else, really. Some of these are common and minor enough that probably everybody experiences them sometimes; who doesn’t crave candy? </p><p>I find it especially interesting that these symptoms are trendy among women who promote weight-loss tips or who search for weight loss tips. If you’re dieting all the time, you might have a lot of these symptoms! Being low on energy (calories) is associated with poor sleep, brain fog, gut issues, feeling irritable, feeling lightheaded or shaky due to <em>low</em> blood sugar—and, for many people, obsessing over whatever fat they have, be it a small or large amount.</p><p>Others could signal serious medical issues if they are severe enough. For example, you might think you have a “moon faceâ€ if your normal face shape is round; that’s not actually a problem. But if your face has always been thin and then becomes round over the span of a few months or years, that’s a <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470218/&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470218/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">textbook symptom of Cushing syndrome</a></span>; you should go see an endocrinologist. </p><h2 id=\"h118377\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong>This is “adrenal fatigueâ€ all over again</strong></h2><p>The “high cortisolâ€ branding for these symptoms is new, and it seems to have evolved from the exact opposite. About five years ago, adrenal <em>fatigue</em> was the bugbear of the day. Remember <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/gwyneth-paltrow-wants-you-to-buy-a-90-cure-for-a-disea-1793535195&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/gwyneth-paltrow-wants-you-to-buy-a-90-cure-for-a-disea-1793535195\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">when Gwyneth launched a vitamin packet specifically to address it</a></span>?</p><p>The idea behind adrenal fatigue was that your body is so stressed it has burned out and <em>stopped</em> producing stress hormones; the symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, and cravings for salt and sugar. Sound familiar? <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4997656/&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4997656/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Adrenal fatigue has been thoroughly debunked by scientists</a></span>; the symptoms don’t even match the supposed cause. </p><p>On the other hand, those symptoms <em>do</em> match—sort of—with high cortisol. Somewhat hilariously, there are TikToks that call “adrenal fatigueâ€ another name for “high cortisol,â€ which is an oxymoron; but the high-cortisol myth collects other myths as it goes, so it seamlessly absorbed this one, too.</p><p>Another phrase that’s now used, <em>both</em> by medical professionals and (perhaps more often) by TikTokers who are making shit up, is “HPA axis dysfunction.â€ Those letters refer to three parts of your body that are involved in regulating cortisol levels: </p><ul data-style=\"Bullet\" data-type=\"List\"><li>The hypothalamus (H) is a part of your brain that can produce corticotropin-releasing hormone, or CRH, which signals the pituitary. </li><li>The pituitary (P) gland sits just below the hypothalamus, and when it receives CRH, it produces adrenocorticotropic hormone, or ACTH, to signal the cortisol-producing portion of the adrenal gland.</li><li>The adrenal (A) gland releases cortisol in response to ACTH. </li></ul><p>High cortisol causes the hypothalamus and pituitary to stop making, or to make less of, their respective cortisol-triggering hormones. If something in this system were to get screwed up—one of the components not properly responding to its signals, perhaps—that would be a problem. “HPA axis dysfunctionâ€ is an umbrella term (not a specific diagnosis) for ways that this can go wrong. On TikTok, though, it’s sometimes used as a drop-in replacement for “adrenal fatigue.â€ </p><h2 id=\"h118378\"><a id=\"\"></a>What TikTokers say <em>causes</em> high cortisol</h2><p>The TikToks are much bigger on spotting symptoms of high cortisol than they are at explaining why we all have this supposed hormone dysfunction. </p><p>Still, there are a few scapegoats. Since cortisol is often described (legitimately) as a stress hormone, TikTokers seem to assume that it affects everybody who feels stressed or leads a busy life—which is basically all of us. Caffeine is also mentioned in some of these TikToks, but there isn’t any strong evidence to suggest that your morning coffee is messing with your hormones. </p><p>Where the fearmongering really goes off the rails, though, is in implicating exercise. Longtime Lifehacker readers will remember when I covered the popular TikTok myth that HIIT (interval training) and lifting weights increase your cortisol and make you fat, while Pilates keeps you lean. (<span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/why-do-so-many-tiktok-influencers-want-us-to-do-pilates-1849072506&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/why-do-so-many-tiktok-influencers-want-us-to-do-pilates-1849072506\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">This is not true</a></span>.) Please indulge me while I quote myself: </p><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>Cortisol levels in the blood are elevated after high intensity exercise, but these levels return to normal within an hour. We also adapt pretty quickly to high intensity exercise, as <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://theconversation.com/overtraining-probably-isnt-behind-your-weight-loss-plateau-heres-why-170758&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://theconversation.com/overtraining-probably-isnt-behind-your-weight-loss-plateau-heres-why-170758\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">exercise physiologist John Hough points out here</a></span>: Work from his research group showed that after 11 days of high-intensity cycling, those transient cortisol spikes got a lot lower. (Other research backs this up.) In other words, we get <em>better</em> at handling physiological stress the more practice we get—which any athlete or trainer could have told you.</p><p>The cortisol release that’s triggered by exercise is just not considered to be a significant factor in weight gain, when you talk to actual endocrinologists (hormone specialists) or scientists who study exercise or metabolism.</p></blockquote><p>There’s another myth connected to this one: the idea that, if you ovulate and menstruate (as many women who aren’t on hormonal birth control do), that intense exercise during certain phases of your cycle will increase your cortisol to extreme levels and cause the symptoms previously discussed. This is <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/the-13-worst-health-and-fitness-trends-of-2022-1849924373/slides/10&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/the-13-worst-health-and-fitness-trends-of-2022-1849924373/slides/10\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">not true either</a></span>.</p><h2 id=\"h118379\"><a id=\"\"></a>What actually causes high cortisol</h2><p>Here’s where we’ll make a brief stop in reality-land: There <em>are</em> medical conditions that cause high cortisol levels in the body, and these can be serious and even life-threatening. </p><p>Keep in mind that cortisol is a hormone that is <em>supposed</em> to rise in response to stress; levels are two to four times higher than normal during pregnancy, for example. It also rises and falls each day, typically peaking in the morning around the time we wake up; it’s lowest at night. (The size of this fluctuation, and even whether you have it, varies considerably from person to person. Don’t trust a naturopath or chiropractor who wants to diagnose you with high cortisol based solely on a measurement of this curve.) </p><p>So, slightly elevated cortisol as a result of normal life stresses is not usually a medical issue. But <em>abnormally</em> elevated cortisol is. </p><p>Here’s a great example that shows both what the TikToks get right and what they get wrong. Bridget Houser, <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/10/07/weight-anxiety-wedding-medical-mysteries/&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/10/07/weight-anxiety-wedding-medical-mysteries/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">profiled in the Washington Post’s medical mysteries series</a></span>, experienced headaches, anxiety, thinning hair, and a tendency toward weight gain that she managed by exercising more. Her face became round. Several doctors suggested her symptoms might be due to stress from her impending (or, as the symptoms continued, recent) wedding. </p><p>Ultimately, she turned out to have cancer—a tumor in her lung was sending out ACTH, a hormone that normally is a signal from the pituitary gland (located in your head, under your brain) that adjusts levels of cortisol in the body. Rogue cancer cells can sometimes butt into that hormonal conversation, and that’s what happened to Houser. After she got surgery to remove the tumor, her cortisol levels subsided and her symptoms went away. </p><p>There are other conditions besides cancer that can cause similar symptoms, but they occur under extreme stress. <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://academic.oup.com/jes/article/7/8/bvad087/7205634&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://academic.oup.com/jes/article/7/8/bvad087/7205634\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">This review article</a></span> lists several scenarios where pathologically high cortisol has been observed, including: </p><ul data-style=\"Bullet\" data-type=\"List\"><li>alcohol use disorder</li><li>late stage chronic kidney disease</li><li>major depression, anxiety, and some other mental health diagnoses</li></ul><p>If you think you have high cortisol, to the point where it’s affecting your health, <em>please</em> go see a real doctor.</p><h2 id=\"h118380\"><a id=\"\"></a>How to lower your cortisol, according to TikTok</h2><p>TikTokers, having convinced you that you have a health problem, have no shortage of answers for you. Most of these answers end up putting money in their pocket: There are dozens if not hundreds of “adrenal supportâ€ supplements out there, which TikTokers with affiliate codes will happily sell you. You can also part with your money by purchasing courses on specific types of massage or meditation, like <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.thetappingsolution.com/&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.thetappingsolution.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EFT tapping</a></span> (you tap on “meridian pointsâ€ on your body while focusing on negative emotions) or <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeUioDuJjFI&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeUioDuJjFI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“trauma-releasingâ€ floor exercises</a></span>. </p><p>TikTok is always happy to pick you up on the “food is medicineâ€ bandwagon, so there are plenty of video clips showing foods you should or should not eat, and “adrenal cocktailsâ€ you can mix up and drink every morning. Among the supplements you should take are plenty of ordinary vitamins (specific B vitamins, sometimes) and recommendations to take supplements with adaptogens like ashwagandha. There is no solid research connecting these recommendations with adrenal health, but eating veggies and protein are good for us anyway. If TikTok tells you to eat more kale, you may not <em>need</em> to, but it won’t necessarily hurt. </p><p>Along the same lines, TikTok videos will call out sleep disturbances as a symptom of high cortisol, and then recommend basic sleep hygiene steps as a supposed treatment for high cortisol. Cortisol is an unnecessary middleman here, whether it’s actually involved or not; if your sleep sucks, you should <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/how-to-master-a-sleep-routine-that-actually-works-1849180354&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/how-to-master-a-sleep-routine-that-actually-works-1849180354\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">try to sleep better</a></span>. I’ll just add that if your sleep still sucks after setting up a no-phone bedtime routine and taking morning walks in the sunshine, maybe you should ask your doctor about getting evaluated for sleep apnea.</p><h2 id=\"h118381\"><a id=\"\"></a>Why you should not listen to TikTok about how to lower your cortisol</h2><p>According to TikTok, high cortisol is so significant that you <em>must</em> fix it, and fixing it will change your life; but it’s also minor enough that you don’t need to seek medical care for it, and you can fix it yourself. Those two ideas don’t really fit together.</p><p>That combination gets dangerous when real medical issues are involved—imagine if Bridget Houser, the woman with cancer, had taken to TikTok to diagnose and treat herself. Or to take another example, there’s a corner of TikTok where women tell each other that your husband’s “short fuseâ€ is really a sign of high cortisol. I’m sorry, but if your husband has anger management issues, the type of help you need is not a video instructing you on what supplements to tell him to take. </p><p>Ultimately, if you think you have symptoms of high cortisol, it’s important that you consider how severe your symptoms are—and act accordingly. If you feel stressed and think you might benefit from some yoga or an “adrenal cocktailâ€ of orange juice and coconut water, be my guest. Maybe it will help, and if not, no harm, no foul.</p><p>On the other hand, if you’re having symptoms that are seriously affecting your life and your health, see a real doctor. An endocrinologist can diagnose hormonal problems, but you might have better luck starting with your symptoms instead of guessing at the cause. For example, if you often wake up in the night and feel groggy in the morning, you might want to consider talking to a sleep specialist.</p><p>One last note: If you’re scrolling TikTok and think you might have a problem with your hormones, there are plenty of “hormone balance coachesâ€ who will offer to take you under their wing and order a bunch of expensive tests to figure out what’s going on. <em>This is not the same as going to a doctor who actually knows what they are doing</em>. These hormone coaches may order the wrong kinds of tests, and usually do not have access to the types of tests used in medical diagnosis of hormone issues. Please go see a real doctor. </p></div>', 'Do sweet and salty foods taste good to you? Is your sleep maybe not the best? Do you have some belly fat? The answer to these questions is probably yes, because you are human, but that’s not important right now! TikTok influencers would like you to consider a…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/428385035f7431b0fa3a692fb42aaf82.jpg', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(559, 'All the Different Retirement Accounts You Can Take Advantage Of', '<div><div><p>Saving for retirement is a crucial part of everyone’s financial planning.  I’ve <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/why-you-need-multiple-savings-accounts-1797235748&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/why-you-need-multiple-savings-accounts-1797235748\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">recommended before</a></span> that dividing your money into multiple accounts helps you see all your saving goals separately. A big part of that is taking advantage of retirement-specific accounts in order to invest in your future. So, how can different types of accounts serve your retirement goals? Here’s a basic overview of the primary retirement accounts you should have depending on your employment situation, income, and retirement goals.</p><h2 id=\"h116540\"><a id=\"\"></a>401(k)</h2><p>A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement account that allows you to contribute pre-tax dollars from each paycheck toward retirement. With a 401(k), the money you set aside isn’t just saved, but invested. You have the option of investing in a variety of assets like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Your funds get stashed away tax-free until you withdraw it, ideally after years and years of growth. </p><p>Many employers will match your contributions up to a certain percentage. The money grows tax-deferred until you start making withdrawals in retirement. Take full advantage of any employer match offered—it’s free money toward retirement.</p><p>If your workplace offers a <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-starting-a-401-k-1592233003&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-starting-a-401-k-1592233003\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">401(k)</a></span>, you might hear the common wisdom to contribute 10% to 20% of your paycheck. However, it might be wiser to first contribute up to the match, then max out a Roth IRA, and then come back to the 401(k) to hit your overall retirement savings goal. I’ll explain more below, but first, let’s take a look at IRAs.</p><h2 id=\"h116541\"><a id=\"\"></a>Traditional and Roth IRAs</h2><p>An individual retirement account (IRA) is a personal retirement account you open yourself. There are two main types of IRAs: Traditional and Roth. In the simplest terms, with Roth IRAs, you pay taxes on your savings now. With traditional IRAs, you pay taxes later. We’ve written about the differences in more detail <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-opening-an-ira-1607498930&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-opening-an-ira-1607498930\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></span>, and <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/why-millennials-and-gen-zers-should-be-investing-in-rot-1847753911&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/why-millennials-and-gen-zers-should-be-investing-in-rot-1847753911\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">we generally lean pro-Roth</a></span> over traditional.</p><p>IRAs have lower contribution limits than 401(k)s, but are still great supplemental retirement savings. There is no limit to the number of traditional individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, you can establish. However, if you establish multiple IRAs, you cannot contribute more than the contribution limits across all your accounts in a given year. The annual contribution limit for a Roth IRA in 2023 is <strong>$6,500 if you’re under age 50, and $7,500 if you’re 50 or older</strong>. You can and <em>should </em><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/should-you-max-out-your-retirement-contributions-early-1827688691&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/should-you-max-out-your-retirement-contributions-early-1827688691\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">max out those limits</a></span>, if possible.</p><p>Now, back to the 401(k) versus IRA order of operations. When you withdraw money from your 401k, you’ll have to pay taxes on the growth—which should hopefully be significant, especially if you began investing in your early 20s. But with a Roth IRA, you won’t be taxed on the growth later, because you were already taxed on that money before you stashed it away. This means it’s wise to make the most of your tax-free Roth growth and always prioritize maxing out it out. Then, direct any remaining funds necessary to your 401(k) to hit an overall retirement savings goal of 10-20% of your income. </p><h3 id=\"h116542\"><a id=\"\"></a>Other types of IRAs</h3><p>There are also SEP IRAs for self-employed or small business owners to provide retirement benefits for themselves. These have higher contribution limits than traditional and Roth IRAs, but all the contributions are by the employer, not by any employees. Similarly, a SIMPLE IRA plan (Savings Incentive Match PLan for Employees) allows employees and employers to contribute to traditional IRAs set up for employees.</p><p>If you or your spouse aren’t receiving taxable income, one of you might consider <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/who-should-consider-a-spousal-ira-according-to-a-finan-1849367523&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/who-should-consider-a-spousal-ira-according-to-a-finan-1849367523\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">setting up a spousal IRA</a></span>. This way, you don’t have to miss out on tax-deferred growth and retirement assets in your name just because you aren’t in the traditional workforce.</p><h2 id=\"h116543\"><a id=\"\"></a>HSA</h2><p>If you have a high deductible health plan, you can open a health savings account (HSA). This allows you to make pre-tax contributions that you can use toward qualified medical expenses. Any money not used for medical expenses can be invested, and it compounds tax-free. HSAs have become a popular retirement savings vehicle.</p><h2 id=\"h116544\"><a id=\"\"></a>Annuities</h2><p>Annuities are insurance contracts that provide guaranteed lifetime income in retirement. You pay a lump sum or series of payments to an insurance company and begin receiving fixed payments at a future date. There are various types of annuities with differing pros and cons. They can provide income you can’t outlive; but they also have high upfront costs and you have limited access to your funds.</p><h2 id=\"h116545\"><a id=\"\"></a>The bottom line</h2><p>With the right retirement accounts, you can grow your nest egg and be prepared for your post-work years. The key is to start saving early (<span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/these-numbers-will-convince-your-teen-to-start-saving-f-1850144908&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/these-numbers-will-convince-your-teen-to-start-saving-f-1850144908\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">compound interest rules</a></span>!) and utilize a mix of these accounts to build your retirement funds. Here are our guides to <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-opening-an-ira-1607498930&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-opening-an-ira-1607498930\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">opening an IRA</a></span> and <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-starting-a-401-k-1592233003&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-starting-a-401-k-1592233003\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">opening a 401(k)</a></span>. And outside of retirement-specific savings, here’s <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/all-the-different-saving-accounts-you-need-1850122921&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/all-the-different-saving-accounts-you-need-1850122921\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">my guide to the different types of saving vehicles</a></span> you may need.</p></div></div>', 'Saving for retirement is a crucial part of everyone’s financial planning. I’ve recommended before that dividing your money into multiple accounts helps you see all your saving goals separately. A big part of that is taking advantage of retirement-specific acc…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/525df66df478fe6accf6d50a3a860498.png', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL);
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(560, 'How to Dry Out a Water-Damaged Carpet You Can’t Replace', '<div><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-alt=\"person wearing rain boots and standing on wet carpeting\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"3190\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"2e9a69da051f251923f8d39d9ec5c38c\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://2e9a69da051f251923f8d39d9ec5c38c\" data-recommended=\"true\" data-width=\"5699\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-alt=\"person wearing rain boots and standing on wet carpeting\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"shutterstock\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/2e9a69da051f251923f8d39d9ec5c38c.jpg\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_1315/2e9a69da051f251923f8d39d9ec5c38c.jpg\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"person wearing rain boots and standing on wet carpeting\" data-alt=\"person wearing rain boots and standing on wet carpeting\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"2e9a69da051f251923f8d39d9ec5c38c\" data-format=\"jpg\" src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/2e9a69da051f251923f8d39d9ec5c38c.jpg\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Photo: Image Source Collection (Shutterstock)</figcaption></p></div><span data-alt=\"person wearing rain boots and standing on wet carpeting\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"3190\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"2e9a69da051f251923f8d39d9ec5c38c\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://2e9a69da051f251923f8d39d9ec5c38c\" data-recommended=\"true\" data-width=\"5699\"></span></figure><div><p>Anyone who has experienced any sort of <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/what-to-do-before-during-and-after-a-flood-1835209186&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/what-to-do-before-during-and-after-a-flood-1835209186\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">flooding</a></span> in their home—whether it was a burst pipe, a <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/why-storm-surges-are-such-a-big-deal-1829033220&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/why-storm-surges-are-such-a-big-deal-1829033220\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">storm-related incident</a></span>, or a toilet that picked your vacation week to start leaking—knows that water is your home’s biggest enemy. Water damage is exponentially worse when it involves carpeting—and even <em>worse</em> if it’s carpet you can’t replace, either because your landlord won’t allow it or because you simply can’t afford to do so. But if you can’t get rid of a waterlogged carpet, you <em>can</em> dry it out and keep it in place—if you act fast and use the right tools.<br></br></p><h2 id=\"h111795\"><a id=\"\"></a>Dangers of wet carpet</h2><p>What does <em>act fast</em> mean? It means start immediately; mold and mildew will start growing in your carpet <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.epa.gov/mold/water-damage-table-mold-prevention-mold-remediation-schools-and-commercial-buildings&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.epa.gov/mold/water-damage-table-mold-prevention-mold-remediation-schools-and-commercial-buildings\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">within 24-48 hours</a></span> after coming into contact with water. This is not the time to deliberate—mold can have some pretty serious negative health consequences.</p><p>But before you leap into action, you need figure out what kind of water you’re dealing with in the first place. White water is clean water—rain or fresh water from a burst pipe. Gray water is dirty water that hasn’t been in contact with human waste—anything that’s been down a drain. Black water is water that <em>has</em> come into contact with human waste—sewage. If your carpet has been soaked with gray or black water, it’s got to go—no amount of cleaning will make it safe to keep around.</p><h2 id=\"h111796\"><a id=\"\"></a>Drying out carpet</h2><p>If your carpet is wet from relatively clean water, you can dry it out and salvage it. This isn’t a quick or easy process, but if you put in the time, it will work. Here’s what to do:</p><ol data-style=\"Number\" data-type=\"List\"><li><strong>Remove furniture.</strong> Clear out the space. Remove everything sitting on top of the carpet. If you don’t, moisture will remain trapped underneath no matter what else you do—and you might need to temporarily remove the carpet later. </li><li><strong>Remove water.</strong> Step one is to remove the saturated water from the carpet. Your best bet is to rent a <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/elle1&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/elle1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">carpet extractor</a></span>. These are used as professional carpet-cleaning machines, but they also have a powerful vacuum function that can suck water out of a carpet much better than the shop vac you have in the basement. If you can’t find an extractor to rent, in fact, see if you can rent a carpet shampooer, which will have a similar capability—just don’t use the cleaning aspect. If you can’t get your hands on either one, use a shop vac—but work in small sections and be prepared to be very patient. </li><li><strong>Towels.</strong> Once you’ve sucked out as much water as possible, use towels to press out residual dampness. </li><li><strong>Fans and dehumidifiers.</strong> A <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/boolo&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/boolo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">carpet blower</a></span> is a special kind of high-powered fan that is designed to dry out carpets and other flooring. Get a few and set them up around the carpet and let them run. Simultaneously, rent the <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/yAAKn&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/yAAKn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">biggest dehumidifier</a></span> you can get and let it get to work pulling moisture out of the space. </li><li><strong>Remove pad.</strong> Once your carpet is dry to the touch, remove it from the floor. If your carpet has a pad installed underneath, tear it up and throw it away—there’s no saving the pad. Even if it looks dry, it will almost certainly mold up eventually. Make sure the floor under the carpet is dry and sanitized, then replace the carpet (and pad, if you need to). </li><li><strong>Clean. </strong>Just because your carpet is now dry doesn’t mean it’s safe. Sanitize the carpet by giving it a thorough cleaning. </li></ol><p>If you go through all of this, you can now safely go back to your regularly scheduled life and feel safe having that carpet in your home.</p></div></div>', 'Anyone who has experienced any sort of flooding in their home—whether it was a burst pipe, a storm-related incident, or a toilet that picked your vacation week to start leaking—knows that water is your home’s biggest enemy. Water damage is exponentially worse…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/2e9a69da051f251923f8d39d9ec5c38c.jpg', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(561, '12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul', '<div><p>In today’s fast-paced world, as glaring screens and blaring social media notification demand our attention, the allure of a cozy podcast offers a soothing respite. Picture yourself nestled under a warm blanket, a steaming cup of your favorite drink in hand, and the gentle voice of a host guiding you through a world of stories, reflections, and tranquil musings. </p><p>Podcasts have emerged as the ideal companions for those moments when you’re in need of solace and comfort, and I’ve picked 12 of them that will wrap you in warmth and provide a refuge from the chaos of the day—whether you are in search of captivating fiction, poetic serenity, a dive into an engaging hobby, or nourishment for your body and soul. </p><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h108410\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong><em>Phoebe Reads a Mystery</em></strong></h2><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"636\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"0eefc45bf680bc2ff56dd5d10e10f001\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://0eefc45bf680bc2ff56dd5d10e10f001\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"638\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"fair-use\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/0eefc45bf680bc2ff56dd5d10e10f001.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_490/0eefc45bf680bc2ff56dd5d10e10f001.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"0eefc45bf680bc2ff56dd5d10e10f001\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/0eefc45bf680bc2ff56dd5d10e10f001.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Podcast logo</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"636\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"0eefc45bf680bc2ff56dd5d10e10f001\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://0eefc45bf680bc2ff56dd5d10e10f001\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"638\"></span></figure><p>Cozy mysteries are a genre until themselves, and they’re all the better when filtered through Phoebe Judge’s (<span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/809264944&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/809264944\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Criminal</strong></em></a></span> and <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1337100398&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1337100398\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>This Is Love</strong></em></a></span>) soothing, melodic voice. I’d listen to Phoebe read anything, which is lucky for me, because on <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1503921457&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1503921457\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Phoebe Reads a Mystery</strong></em></a></span>, she does just that. On the show, she’d read classics like Robert Louis Stevenson’s <em>The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde</em>, Oscar Wilde’s <em>The Picture of Dorian Gray</em>, Mary Shelley’s <em>Frankenstein</em>, all of <em>Moby Dick</em>, and more, chapter by chapter. No other show makes you feel more like curling up into a ball under a blanket. </p><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h108411\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong><em>You Are Good</em></strong></h2><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"448\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"40fed0db8699a635fca928ca3412f103\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://40fed0db8699a635fca928ca3412f103\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"448\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"fair-use\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/40fed0db8699a635fca928ca3412f103.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_490/40fed0db8699a635fca928ca3412f103.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"40fed0db8699a635fca928ca3412f103\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/40fed0db8699a635fca928ca3412f103.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Podcast logo</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"448\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"40fed0db8699a635fca928ca3412f103\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://40fed0db8699a635fca928ca3412f103\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"448\"></span></figure><p><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1527948382&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1527948382\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>You Are Good</strong></em></a></span> bills itself as a “feelings podcast about movies.â€ It’s not really film criticism (although it does go there) as much as it is an opportunity for hosts Sarah Marshall (of <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1380008439&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1380008439\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>You’re Wrong About</strong></em></a></span>) and Alex Steed to gush about their favorite movies with guests, and get to the bottom of why these films hit us so hard. Sarah and Alex go back into the archives—most of the movies are at least a decade old—to wade through all the emotions of nostalgia, joy, and occasionally discomfort that titles like <em>Top Gun, High Fidelity, Steel Magnolias</em>, and <em>Amadeus</em> bring up. This is a kind and empathetic show, more about human nature than film history. </p><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h108412\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong><em>Poetry Unbound</em></strong></h2><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"640\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"17eef0bec904e10cd87817d892f3f86f\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://17eef0bec904e10cd87817d892f3f86f\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"642\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"fair-use\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/17eef0bec904e10cd87817d892f3f86f.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_490/17eef0bec904e10cd87817d892f3f86f.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"17eef0bec904e10cd87817d892f3f86f\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/17eef0bec904e10cd87817d892f3f86f.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Podcast logo</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"640\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"17eef0bec904e10cd87817d892f3f86f\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://17eef0bec904e10cd87817d892f3f86f\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"642\"></span></figure><p>Reading poetry boosts your retention and encourages self-reflection, and listening to it performed can make you feel like you’re snuggled up in a cocoon. Twice a week on On Being Studios’ <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1492928827&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1492928827\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Poetry Unbound</strong></em></a></span>, Pádraig Ó Tuama guides us through a single poem. His lulling Irish accent is basically ASMR, and if you failed poetry in high school, never fear—he spends a few minutes unpacking the poem. Featured poets run the gamut from Richard Blanco, to Yusef Komunyakaa, to Emily Dickinson, and each episode is about 15 minutes long. Let a few pile up, and settle in.</p><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h108413\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong><em>Drifting Off With Joe Pera</em></strong></h2><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"644\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"e93cea18ee8c7dfa58390e3d027ad86a\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://e93cea18ee8c7dfa58390e3d027ad86a\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"652\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"fair-use\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/e93cea18ee8c7dfa58390e3d027ad86a.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_490/e93cea18ee8c7dfa58390e3d027ad86a.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"e93cea18ee8c7dfa58390e3d027ad86a\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/e93cea18ee8c7dfa58390e3d027ad86a.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Podcast logo</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"644\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"e93cea18ee8c7dfa58390e3d027ad86a\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://e93cea18ee8c7dfa58390e3d027ad86a\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"652\"></span></figure><p>The stakes are low on <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1669125364&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1669125364\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Drifting Off With Joe Pera</em></strong></a></span>, a show that pairs comedian Joe Pera with guests to tell jokes and have relaxing conversations (set to lulling compositions from Ryan Dann) . You never know what you’re going to get, and it almost doesn’t matter, because Joe’s soft and gentle voice. with lower your stress levels no matter waht. The content isn’t laugh-out-loud hilarious, it’s a serving of deadpan humor delivered with Joe’s signature sincerity and earnestness. <strong><em>Drifting Off</em></strong> releases the first Sunday of every month, and it’s a great way to combat the Sunday Scaries.</p><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h108414\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong><em>This Is Good For You</em></strong></h2><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"640\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"87e045224feefbee5b135271b18bfdab\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://87e045224feefbee5b135271b18bfdab\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"636\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"fair-use\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/87e045224feefbee5b135271b18bfdab.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_490/87e045224feefbee5b135271b18bfdab.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"87e045224feefbee5b135271b18bfdab\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/87e045224feefbee5b135271b18bfdab.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Podcast logo</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"640\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"87e045224feefbee5b135271b18bfdab\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://87e045224feefbee5b135271b18bfdab\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"636\"></span></figure><p>On <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1549920677&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1549920677\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>This Is Good For You</strong></em></a></span>, poet Nichole Perkins celebrates things that make people feel good and things people do to make themselves happy, in hopes you’ll find something in your life that makes you happy too—and with zero impact on your income. Nichole’s  lyrical way with words and  soft voice ease you into a warm aural bath, sharing stories from people who love honky tonk, bird watching, reading romance novels, and more. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to feel bad about making time for your hobbies—on <strong><em>This Is Good For You</em></strong>, “guilty pleasureâ€ is a bad word. </p><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h108415\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong><em>The Blindboy Podcast</em></strong></h2><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"644\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"05f1176c6e5e44b6f8c173c322166e61\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://05f1176c6e5e44b6f8c173c322166e61\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"648\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"fair-use\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/05f1176c6e5e44b6f8c173c322166e61.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_490/05f1176c6e5e44b6f8c173c322166e61.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"05f1176c6e5e44b6f8c173c322166e61\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/05f1176c6e5e44b6f8c173c322166e61.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Podcast logo</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"644\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"05f1176c6e5e44b6f8c173c322166e61\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://05f1176c6e5e44b6f8c173c322166e61\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"648\"></span></figure><p>Hosted by Blindboy, <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1300577518&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1300577518\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>The Blindboy Podcast</strong></em></a></span> is a mixture of short fiction, interviews, and comedy. Some of the conversations feel like intellectual deep dives into things everything from the link between heavy metal and futurism to matters of mental health, and some sound like pages ripped from Blindboy’s diary. He is thoughtful and funny, and will make you feel like a friend. He has gained notoriety for making prank calls to radio call-in shows, and his comedy hip-hop duo the Rubberbandits had a viral hit in 2010, and he wears a plastic bag on his head for anonymity, but the show is chiller than all that might imply—it feels like a private conversation with someone who understands the human experience. </p><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h108416\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong><em>The Secrets Hotline</em></strong></h2><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"648\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"45fd56a2d23cc02b96636b5a73e3666b\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://45fd56a2d23cc02b96636b5a73e3666b\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"654\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"fair-use\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/45fd56a2d23cc02b96636b5a73e3666b.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_490/45fd56a2d23cc02b96636b5a73e3666b.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"45fd56a2d23cc02b96636b5a73e3666b\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/45fd56a2d23cc02b96636b5a73e3666b.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Podcast logo</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"648\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"45fd56a2d23cc02b96636b5a73e3666b\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://45fd56a2d23cc02b96636b5a73e3666b\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"654\"></span></figure><p>The funny thing about podcasts is that all of them feel pretty intimate, even if the hosts are screaming about sports scores or the latest girls trip on <em>The Real Housewives of Potomac</em>. But when the voices are telling secrets? It’s like you’re adrift at sea, being rocked by the waves. Nick van der Kolk started <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1507242265&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1507242265\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>The Secrets Hotline</strong></em></a></span> as a segment on his podcast <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/84389707&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/84389707\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Love and Radio</strong></em></a></span>; it was such a hit he spun it into its own feed. The podcast is a place for people to leave anonymous messages about addiction, masturbation, tricky childhoods, salacious mom snafus, and other scenarios you can’t even imagine. Like many of these spilled secrets, these voicemails are voyeuristic and affirming—whatever dark truth you’re harboring, you are not alone, and isn’t that a comforting thought?</p><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h108417\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong><em>Home Cooking</em></strong></h2><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"648\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"77d0af5320abc9c5d22028e0e796bbeb\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://77d0af5320abc9c5d22028e0e796bbeb\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"638\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"fair-use\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/77d0af5320abc9c5d22028e0e796bbeb.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_490/77d0af5320abc9c5d22028e0e796bbeb.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"77d0af5320abc9c5d22028e0e796bbeb\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/77d0af5320abc9c5d22028e0e796bbeb.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Podcast logo</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"648\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"77d0af5320abc9c5d22028e0e796bbeb\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://77d0af5320abc9c5d22028e0e796bbeb\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"638\"></span></figure><p>What’s cozier than a home cooked meal? <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1503149669&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1503149669\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Home Cooking</strong></em></a></span> started as a mini-series to help people cook their way through the pandemic, but has continued somewhat sporadically, hoping to inspire people in the kitchen. Samin Nosrat (chef and author of the cookbook <em>Salt Fat Acid Heat</em>) and Hrishikesh Hirway (creator and host of the podcast <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/788236947&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/788236947\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Song Exploder</strong></em></a></span>) interview people like Jason Mantzoukas and Antoni Porowski about the meals they love, and help listeners deal with specific problems about family recipes and what to do with kohlrabi. <strong><em>Home Cooking</em></strong> contains everything that is good for your soul—food, humor, and personal anecdotes from the hosts, infectious laughter from Samin, and lots of food puns for Hrishikesh. </p><h2 id=\"h108418\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong><em>Night Call</em></strong></h2><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"652\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"15981721227cae3f0b2c23666abcc05e\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://15981721227cae3f0b2c23666abcc05e\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"666\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"fair-use\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/15981721227cae3f0b2c23666abcc05e.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_490/15981721227cae3f0b2c23666abcc05e.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"15981721227cae3f0b2c23666abcc05e\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/15981721227cae3f0b2c23666abcc05e.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Podcast logo</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"652\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"15981721227cae3f0b2c23666abcc05e\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://15981721227cae3f0b2c23666abcc05e\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"666\"></span></figure><p>Listening to <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1342254154&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1342254154\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Night Call</strong></em></a></span> feels like driving on a deserted road in the middle of the night and picking up a strange radio station. Hosts Molly Lambert, Tess Lynch, and Emily Yoshida talk pop culture, movies, and conspiracy theories. They’re three sharp friends who have fascinating takes on the things taking over the culture. Their chemistry is akin to what you might find at a sleepover with your best friends. They frequently integrate callers and listeners into the discussions, which makes the sleepover feel even bigger. (<strong><em>Night Call</em></strong> hasn’t had a new episode in years, but I find myself returning to old ones all the time.)</p><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h108419\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong><em>Remember Reading?</em></strong></h2><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"648\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"28e903ebcff546ae87d5c37487dd8360\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://28e903ebcff546ae87d5c37487dd8360\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"662\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"fair-use\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/28e903ebcff546ae87d5c37487dd8360.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_490/28e903ebcff546ae87d5c37487dd8360.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"28e903ebcff546ae87d5c37487dd8360\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/28e903ebcff546ae87d5c37487dd8360.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Podcast logo</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"648\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"28e903ebcff546ae87d5c37487dd8360\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://28e903ebcff546ae87d5c37487dd8360\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"662\"></span></figure><p><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1447897366&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1447897366\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Remember Reading?</strong></em></a></span>, from publisher HarperCollins, is a triumphant ode to the best books from our childhoods. If they have an episode about a book you loved when you were young, listen to it, and you will love that book even more. But if there’s an episode about a book you specifically did not love when you were young, listen anyway—I never managed to finish <em>The Secret Garden, </em>but <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-garden-ft-katherine-paterson-sara-pennypacker/id1447897366?i=1000472366292&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-garden-ft-katherine-paterson-sara-pennypacker/id1447897366?i=1000472366292\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this sweet conversation</a></span> between <em>Bridge to Terabithia</em> author Katherine Paterson and Sara Pennypacker (<em>Pax</em> and <em>Here in the Real World</em>) about hidden places and quiet prose providing comfort to shy kids made me want to pick it up and give it another try. </p><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h108420\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong><em>Deck the Halls (with Matrimony!)</em></strong></h2><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"636\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"967e0242d56f2c9e186e38c1b47c85d9\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://967e0242d56f2c9e186e38c1b47c85d9\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"622\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"fair-use\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/967e0242d56f2c9e186e38c1b47c85d9.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_490/967e0242d56f2c9e186e38c1b47c85d9.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"967e0242d56f2c9e186e38c1b47c85d9\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/967e0242d56f2c9e186e38c1b47c85d9.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Podcast logo</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"636\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"967e0242d56f2c9e186e38c1b47c85d9\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://967e0242d56f2c9e186e38c1b47c85d9\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"622\"></span></figure><p>Watching holiday romantic comedies reminds me of being snuggled up during the winter months with homemade cookies and in comfy pajamas. Fiction podcast <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1187670279&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1187670279\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Deck the Halls (with Matrimony!)</strong></em></a></span> is a holiday movie for your ears, all about everything that goes down at the wedding business Regal Bride. The writing is fast-paced and witty; the production, sound design, and acting are top notch; and the charming characters will warm your heart, just like that cocoa you should be drinking alongside those cookies. It’s just so...cute. </p><hr></hr><h2 id=\"h108421\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong><em>Community Cat News</em></strong></h2><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"668\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"610499022f8c80c7abab6e08bbcbf654\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://610499022f8c80c7abab6e08bbcbf654\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"652\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"fair-use\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/610499022f8c80c7abab6e08bbcbf654.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_490/610499022f8c80c7abab6e08bbcbf654.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled 12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"610499022f8c80c7abab6e08bbcbf654\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/610499022f8c80c7abab6e08bbcbf654.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Podcast logo</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"668\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"610499022f8c80c7abab6e08bbcbf654\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://610499022f8c80c7abab6e08bbcbf654\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"652\"></span></figure><p>As I type this, my cat Monty Hermann  lies next to me in a near catatonic state, soaking up the sun flooding into my apartment. He recommends <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://pod.link/1572181746&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://pod.link/1572181746\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Community Cat News</strong></em></a></span>, a show reporting local news from a feline perspective, covering all the news that’s fit to print...for cats, from humans unexpectedly opening the fridge to suspicious squirrel behavior in the neighborhood. <strong><em>Community Cat News</em></strong> is fun for thoe cat lovers who are always wondering what’s going on in the heads of their furry friends. (Monty just smacked me. He says this show is serious stuff, hard-hitting news. I’ll let you decide.) </p></div>', 'In today’s fast-paced world, as glaring screens and blaring social media notification demand our attention, the allure of a cozy podcast offers a soothing respite. 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(562, 'I Tried a Vintage Mail Order Bodybuilding Course and Theres a Reason Nobody Does These Anymore', '<div><p>“I CAN GIVE YOU MASSIVE ARMS, BROAD SHOULDERS, AND A GIANT SIZED CHEST IN JUST FOUR WEEKS,â€ the Body-Tone pamphlet promises. It is the “World’s Fastest Strength and Muscle Building System.â€ It cost $20 in the late 1950s, but I found the text of the program in the Stark Center Archives. I am ready to begin.</p><p>Back in the day, I would have learned about Body-Tone through a cryptic ad in the back of a magazine. </p><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"637\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"d6eefa310265e6f45a38286acfec3beb\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://d6eefa310265e6f45a38286acfec3beb\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1600\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"other-license\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"false\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/d6eefa310265e6f45a38286acfec3beb.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_1315/d6eefa310265e6f45a38286acfec3beb.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled I Tried a Vintage Mail Order Bodybuilding Course and There&amp;#39;s a Reason Nobody Does These Anymore\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled I Tried a Vintage Mail Order Bodybuilding Course and There&amp;#39;s a Reason Nobody Does These Anymore\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"d6eefa310265e6f45a38286acfec3beb\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/d6eefa310265e6f45a38286acfec3beb.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Body-Tone</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"637\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"d6eefa310265e6f45a38286acfec3beb\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://d6eefa310265e6f45a38286acfec3beb\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1600\"></span></figure><p>After you wrote to this address, you’d get an envelope in the mail with three things. (Somebody saved theirs and I was able to view the original envelope on Etsy; God bless you Etsy.) First, there is a letter from Tom Buckley himself, who appears on his own letterhead, smiling and beefy. Then, nine pages of questions and answers on orange paper, slyly selling you the system. Finally, an enrollment form. You are to take fifteen body measurements, write an essay on your current exercise routine and health status, and decide whether you want to pay all at once or in installments. Translated into 2017 dollars, the program cost $169 all at once, or $42 in five installments for a total of $211.</p><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"900\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"c5a531b8195c8cc390892b7cb5906969\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://c5a531b8195c8cc390892b7cb5906969\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1600\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"other-license\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"false\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/c5a531b8195c8cc390892b7cb5906969.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_1315/c5a531b8195c8cc390892b7cb5906969.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled I Tried a Vintage Mail Order Bodybuilding Course and There&amp;#39;s a Reason Nobody Does These Anymore\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled I Tried a Vintage Mail Order Bodybuilding Course and There&amp;#39;s a Reason Nobody Does These Anymore\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"c5a531b8195c8cc390892b7cb5906969\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/c5a531b8195c8cc390892b7cb5906969.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Body-Tone</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"900\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"c5a531b8195c8cc390892b7cb5906969\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://c5a531b8195c8cc390892b7cb5906969\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1600\"></span></figure><p>The Q&amp;A is full of gems like these:<br></br></p><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>﻿<strong>Question: What is the fastest possible way to make a muscle grow in both strength and size?</strong><br></br></p><p>Answer: Any muscle in the human body can be made to grow bigger, thicker, and stronger at the fastest possible rate merely by contracting that muscle just one time per day—but, by doing it as hard as you can—and, for a period of approximately 6 seconds.</p></blockquote><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>﻿<strong>Question: At that rate you could increase your strength by 50 per cent in just a 12 week period, isn’t that so?</strong><br></br></p><p>Answer: Absolutely. That is, if you do the single contraction every day. If you do it every other day, or even less, the rate of increase of your strength would be considerably slower.</p></blockquote><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>﻿<strong>Question: Why can’t I just do it myself without taking a Course?</strong><br></br></p><p>Answer: Well as a matter of fact you can. That is, if you know all the actions of the muscles involved and the points of attachment of each muscle. Usually, however, that is a subject which is taught only in college courses in KINESIOLOGY.</p></blockquote><p>Well, I’m sold. The first lesson promises to develop my upper arms, specifically my biceps, but before Tom Buckley will tell me about how to do that, he wants me to think about my nutrition.<br></br></p><p>To get enough protein to build muscle, he says I should divide my body weight in pounds by 2.2 (hey, that’s just converting to kilograms) and then eat that many grams of protein each day. For me, that’s a mere 64 grams. This may sound low if you’re used to the one-gram-per-pound rule of thumb from modern weightlifters, but it’s actually a pretty good number: 1.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. The <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;http://nationalacademies.org/hmd/Reports/2002/Dietary-Reference-Intakes-for-Energy-Carbohydrate-Fiber-Fat-Fatty-Acids-Cholesterol-Protein-and-Amino-Acids.aspx&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"http://nationalacademies.org/hmd/Reports/2002/Dietary-Reference-Intakes-for-Energy-Carbohydrate-Fiber-Fat-Fatty-Acids-Cholesterol-Protein-and-Amino-Acids.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">average person needs about 0.8 g/kg</a></span>, and serious athletes 1.2 or more. </p><p>My new buddy Tom says I don’t really <em>need</em> any protein supplements other than milk, but that <em>he</em> likes to get all his protein in a special shake each morning: </p><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"353\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"55a95d98cfe447d6c4c3f869e75c42f2\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://55a95d98cfe447d6c4c3f869e75c42f2\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1315\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"other-license\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"false\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/55a95d98cfe447d6c4c3f869e75c42f2.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_1315/55a95d98cfe447d6c4c3f869e75c42f2.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled I Tried a Vintage Mail Order Bodybuilding Course and There&amp;#39;s a Reason Nobody Does These Anymore\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled I Tried a Vintage Mail Order Bodybuilding Course and There&amp;#39;s a Reason Nobody Does These Anymore\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"55a95d98cfe447d6c4c3f869e75c42f2\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/55a95d98cfe447d6c4c3f869e75c42f2.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Body-Tone</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"353\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"55a95d98cfe447d6c4c3f869e75c42f2\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://55a95d98cfe447d6c4c3f869e75c42f2\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1315\"></span></figure><p>I’m not sure what pre-cooked soybean granules are, but they sound a lot like <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textured_vegetable_protein&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textured_vegetable_protein\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TVP</a></span>, which I can buy in bulk at Whole Foods. TVP is made of soy flour, which I cannot find on its own, so I figure that will have to stand in for both ingredients. Then I just add some wheat germ, skim milk, a raw (<span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://skillet.lifehacker.com/how-and-why-to-pasteurize-eggs-with-your-sous-vide-co-1795471604&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://skillet.lifehacker.com/how-and-why-to-pasteurize-eggs-with-your-sous-vide-co-1795471604\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pasteurized</a></span>) egg, and...wait a second, what’s up with that yeast? 20 grams in one heaping tablespoon doesn’t sound very realistic; the highest number I could find online was eight grams per level tablespoon.<br></br></p><p>Anyway. I combine the ingredients in an Osterizer Classic (I do not have a Waring Blendor) and call my husband to the kitchen to taste it with me.</p><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-alt=\"Shakes in cups next to my Osterizer blender.\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"900\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"08a839b44b18d0e68149fc8d0d8f0f68\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://08a839b44b18d0e68149fc8d0d8f0f68\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1600\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-alt=\"Shakes in cups next to my Osterizer blender.\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"in-house-art\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/08a839b44b18d0e68149fc8d0d8f0f68.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_1315/08a839b44b18d0e68149fc8d0d8f0f68.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Shakes in cups next to my Osterizer blender.\" data-alt=\"Shakes in cups next to my Osterizer blender.\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"08a839b44b18d0e68149fc8d0d8f0f68\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/08a839b44b18d0e68149fc8d0d8f0f68.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Photo: Beth Skwarecki</figcaption></p></div><span data-alt=\"Shakes in cups next to my Osterizer blender.\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"900\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"08a839b44b18d0e68149fc8d0d8f0f68\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://08a839b44b18d0e68149fc8d0d8f0f68\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1600\"></span></figure><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>﻿The result is a frothy, tasty drink that is very much like a vanilla milkshake. I call this a “Muscle Cocktail.â€<br></br></p></blockquote><p>Vanilla milkshake, huh? The soy granules didn’t fully dissolve in the blender, or maybe that is the wheat germ I see floating around. Vanilla makes everything taste better, but why would you need two full teaspoons of it? Is there a nasty flavor to cover up?<br></br></p><p>We take our first sips. I find it instantly awful: the liquid part is bland and watery, the flakes sludgey and gag-inducing. The vanilla does nothing to cover up the fact that it’s like drinking a soup made of sawdust. </p><p>My husband slurps it thoughtfully. “It’s not bad. You know what it tastes like? Bran muffin batter.â€ He has fond memories of helping to make bran muffins as a kid. But after that glowing review, he puts his nearly full cup into the freezer to “see if it tastes better cold.â€ (It does not.) </p><h3 id=\"h13297\"><a id=\"\"></a>On to the vintage exercises</h3><p>So, what do you actually <em>do</em> in the world’s fastest strength and muscle building system? Each week you study an anatomical diagram of the muscles you are trying to build, and then do a handful of exercises that, as promised, each take six seconds. </p><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>﻿<strong>Exercise 1.</strong><br></br></p><p>Now to flush the inner head, or short head of the biceps take a position as shown in Exercise 1. Notice the elbows are close to the sides. The fists are clenched, with knuckles facing away from the body. The arms are fully flexed. The head is bent down slightly. Now flex the arms real hard, then harder, harder, and harder until your fists and fore-arms start to shake. This should take about six seconds. Now relax completely.</p></blockquote><p>I clench my muscles as directed, and within six seconds I’m feeling a burn. A few minutes later, I’m done with my exercises for the day, and my arms feel like I’ve just finished a hard workout in the gym. Could there be something to this theory?<br></br></p><p>The next day, my biceps and triceps are <em>just a little bit sore</em>. Soreness isn’t a perfect indicator of muscle growth or anything, but a completely useless exercise wouldn’t bring on soreness. I am still skeptical, but impressed. </p><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"900\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"1384f652933693364b8074d7bc03a116\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://1384f652933693364b8074d7bc03a116\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1600\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"other-license\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"false\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/1384f652933693364b8074d7bc03a116.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_1315/1384f652933693364b8074d7bc03a116.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Image for article titled I Tried a Vintage Mail Order Bodybuilding Course and There&amp;#39;s a Reason Nobody Does These Anymore\" data-alt=\"Image for article titled I Tried a Vintage Mail Order Bodybuilding Course and There&amp;#39;s a Reason Nobody Does These Anymore\" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"1384f652933693364b8074d7bc03a116\" data-format=\"png\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/1384f652933693364b8074d7bc03a116.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: Body-Tone</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"png\" data-height=\"900\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"1384f652933693364b8074d7bc03a116\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://1384f652933693364b8074d7bc03a116\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1600\"></span></figure><p>Lesson three begins, as all the lessons do, with unrealistic expectations:<br></br></p><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>﻿By now those upper arms of yours should be “popping-outâ€ real good.<br></br></p></blockquote><p>I’m pretty sure it’s not possible to see results in a day, or even the original timeframe of two weeks. The diagrams all show extremely well-muscled individuals, apparently free of body fat. No matter how good an exercise program there is, I suspect there’s no way it’s going to make me look like a Superman cartoon.<br></br></p><p>Each lesson is supposed to add on to the previous one, and you practice every exercise every day. I don’t have twelve weeks to spend on this, so on the first day I do the first two lessons (biceps and triceps). I add on a few more  each day, until soon I’m doing the full set of eleven lessons. (The twelfth is a wrap-up that talks about maintaining strength, and also provides a handy chart of all the exercises we’ve learned so far.)</p><p>In lesson three, I flex my forearms while standing in a bunny hop pose. In lesson five, I contract my pecs in three different ways by crossing my arms in front of me. In lesson seven, I learn to suck in my stomach and do a hollow body hold. I clench my buttocks in lesson nine, stand on my tiptoes in lesson 10, and strike a fancy bodybuilding pose in lesson 11.</p><p>My legs cramp up in some of the calf and hamstring exercises. Not to worry, Tom says; just walk it out. Tom also keeps up our enthusiasm for the program with stories of how strong people have more fun: </p><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>When two men start jostling with each other the superior leg strength of one becomes immediately evident. And quite often it is the little fellow who manhandles the bully. I am thinking now of the situation where one man tries to throw the other fellow into a body of water. They grip at each other’s bodies and use the legs for driving, balancing movements. Here the sheer total strength of one man against the other comes forth with complete disregard for any learned skills of combat.</p></blockquote><p>Once I know the exercises, I can run through the full workout in about 12 minutes. I do it standing in my kitchen, where the needed equipment is close at hand: a dish towel to squeeze for the grip exercises, and a chair for a few things that are seated. At one point I am supposed to thread a broomstick through the rungs of a ladder so I can pull down on a bar at three different heights. Instead, I just place my hands on high, medium, and low shelves.<br></br></p><p>And, yes, I’m still a little bit sore each morning. Not enough to be painful, but just a slight stiffness that feels like I had a good workout the previous day. Maybe I <em>can</em> become a muscled Greek god in twelve weeks.</p><h3 id=\"h13298\"><a id=\"\"></a>Will vintage exercises work?</h3><p>Tom Buckley cites some very specific research in his introductory Q&amp;A, explaining that the idea of six-second daily contractions comes from Erich Müller of the Max Planck Institute. Müller’s older papers don’t seem to be available online, but <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00140135908930427&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00140135908930427\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this 1959 article</a></span> (paywall) sums up his findings. Buckley wasn’t distorting them at all: Müller says you only need to contract a muscle once per day, and that if you switch to once per week you will lose muscle less rapidly when you stop training. (According to Buckley, you should switch to weekly training when you seem to hit your natural limit.)   </p><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>Some men develop fast, others more slowly. Some reach maximum development in two to three months, while others may take a year, or more. You will quickly see which category you are in after the first few weeks.</p></blockquote><p>But Müller doesn’t address Buckley’s more drastic claims: do you really improve by 4 percent every week? And that means you can gain 50 percent more strength in just a 12 week period, isn’t that so?<br></br></p><p>For those answers, we need to pop forward in our time machine to 1981, when John Atha of the Loughborough University of Technology put together <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;http://journals.lww.com/acsm-essr/Citation/1981/01000/Strengthening_Muscle.1.aspx&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"http://journals.lww.com/acsm-essr/Citation/1981/01000/Strengthening_Muscle.1.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this review of approaches to strength training</a></span> (sorry, another paywall). He writes: “The idea that so trivial a training investment could yield such a sound strength return, and that years of dedicated resistance work, lifting weights totalling 1,000 or more tons each year, was needless effort, created tremors in the solid foundations of the strength establishment that, a generation later, have still barely settled.â€</p><p>But the promises were not to be. Rather than a 4 percent increase every week, later research adjusted the claims to a 1.8 percent increase. Then researchers in 1960 “drew attention to the fragile structure of conclusions based on observations of 71 alternative ways of training only nine subjects.â€ </p><p>That still sounds pretty good, but the real nail in the coffin was this. Instead of reaching maximum strength in months or a year, as Buckley stated, it turns out people who do isometric exercises stop improving after two to five weeks. If you’re fit to start with, you’re on the two-week end of the spectrum. If you start out as a weakling, you might increase your strength by 10 percent at first. But five weeks is your limit: more time on the program won’t bring you any more gains. You’re done.<strong> </strong></p><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>Well my friend, I hope you have enjoyed the course as much as I have enjoyed preparing it for you. ...may you continue to improve in strength, power, and physique perfection. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p>I’ll keep doing these exercises a little longer, I think. The routine is an easy 12 minutes that works every muscle without breaking a sweat, so it’s handy for days I can’t get to the gym. I could stick the chart in my suitcase next time I travel.<br></br></p><p>But the overall promises, of getting those massive arms and giant-sized chest, are hollow. I wonder how many people wrote to their friend, good ol’ Tom Buckley, for a refund under his money-back guarantee. </p><p><em>This post was originally written in 2017 and was updated November 3, 2023 to restore missing images and reformat some quotes. </em></p></div>', '“I CAN GIVE YOU MASSIVE ARMS, BROAD SHOULDERS, AND A GIANT SIZED CHEST IN JUST FOUR WEEKS,â€ the Body-Tone pamphlet promises. It is the “World’s Fastest Strength and Muscle Building System.â€ It cost $20 in the late 1950s, but I found the text of the program in…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/aa20ce489517a98361ab311b989aa086.png', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(563, 'Everything You Wanted to Know About Salt but Were Too Afraid to Ask', '<div><div><p>I’m not being hyperbolic when I say salt is the most important seasoning of all time. It makes things taste salty, sure, but it also makes things taste like better versions the themselves, and more importantly, salt is a powerful preservative and natural anti-microbial. Long before refrigeration—all the way back to <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.history.com/news/off-the-spice-rack-the-story-of-salt&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.history.com/news/off-the-spice-rack-the-story-of-salt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ancient Egypt</a></span>—salt kept meat from spoiling which, in turn, kept people fed longer. And though salty processed foods don’t have the best reputation, sodium is an essential nutrient, needed to keep your fluids balanced and muscles and nerves working smoothly. Salt is important.</p><p>We don’t live in ancient Egypt, and it’s currently quite easy to keep your electrolytes where they need to be for normal brain and bodily functions. So while the modern eater may be a little blasé about salt, flavor is not trivial. Chef-y types have strong opinions about brands and crystal size (and so do I), but the salt you stock your kitchen with should be the salt that fits your culinary needs. </p><p>Here’s what you need to know about salt, from the standard iodized table variety to the various Kosher offerings.</p><h2 id=\"h85788\"><a id=\"\"></a>What is salt?</h2><p>Let’s start out simple. What we refer to as “saltâ€ is sodium chloride. More broadly, a salt is a chemical compound comprised of a positively charged ion and a negatively charged ion. Culinary salt is a halide, most commonly made of a positively charged sodium ion and negatively charged chloride halogen in a one-to-one ratio, though potassium chloride is sometimes mixed in to lower the sodium content. (Potassium chloride tastes pretty bitter, and not at all “saltyâ€ on its own, however, and is mostly added for bulk.)</p><p>The sodium is what gives salt its flavor, but pure sodium is an unstable, highly reactive metal that is not readily found in nature, so the ionized form attaches itself to negatively charged ions to make a stable salt. (Seasoning a pot of soup with pure sodium would be a disaster; it <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTFBXJ3Zd_4&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTFBXJ3Zd_4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">reacts violently with water</a></span>.)</p><h2 id=\"h85789\"><a id=\"\"></a>What is iodized salt?</h2><p>Iodized salt or table salt is the most the most common, or at least the most widely recognized form of culinary salt. “Table saltâ€ may sound like whatever form of seasoning you wish to use at your table, but the term refers to highly refined salt with a small crystal size that flows easily from a salt shaker. Table salt (and therefore iodized salt) is  mined from underground deposits, then  processed to remove other minerals, before being fortified with iodine.</p><p>Iodized salt is made by spraying sodium chloride with a small amount of a potassium iodate or potassium iodide solution to combat iodine deficiency, a global health issue that can lead to metabolic issues like goiter, thyroid issues, and congenital birth defects. Some people think iodized salt tastes bitter when compared to pure sodium chloride, but you would have to have a pretty sensitive palate to taste the difference, especially in small quantities. </p><p>Iodized salt has a small, compact, uniform crystal size, which allows you to really pack in the sodium and is why it tastes “saltierâ€ than kosher salt and sea salt, ounce for ounce.</p><h2 id=\"h85790\"><a id=\"\"></a>What is sea salt?</h2><p>There are two places you can find salt: the ground and the ocean. Sea salt is sodium chloride that comes from the ocean or other salty bodies of water. It’s made by letting the briney water evaporate, leaving behind sodium chloride crystals, along with some other minerals and impurities. It’s less processed than table salt, and hippies and marketers are both fond of branding sea salt as “betterâ€ for you, though there is no real science to support that. (In fact, iodized salt can be a real life saver in places where other iodine-rich foods aren’t available.)</p><p>The flavor and color of sea salt can vary, depending on what other minerals were hanging out in the body of water it came from. It has a larger, more irregularly shaped crystal than table salt, which is why some people claim it tastes “less saltyâ€—a teaspoon of sea salt contains less sodium than a teaspoon of table salt.</p><h2 id=\"h85791\"><a id=\"\"></a>What is kosher salt?</h2><p>Kosher salt is not salt that has been blessed by a rabbi, nor does it come from special salt mines or holy seas. It got its name from its use in the <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/82678/jewish/Koshering-Meat.htm&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/82678/jewish/Koshering-Meat.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">koshering process</a></span>, where it is used to draw blood out of meat. This is different from “<span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://seasalt.com/salt-101/about-salt/kosher-salt-guide&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://seasalt.com/salt-101/about-salt/kosher-salt-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">kosher certified salt</a></span>,â€ which is mined, processed, and packaged under strict Jewish guidelines. </p><p>Kosher salt is valued for its coarse, large crystal and pure flavor, though some are more pure (and prized) than others. There are two big brands of “kosher saltâ€—Morton Kosher Salt and Diamond Kosher Salt, and they are <em>not</em> interchangeable. According to <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://food52.com/blog/16824-you-re-not-crazy-there-is-a-difference-between-morton-s-and-diamond-crystal&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://food52.com/blog/16824-you-re-not-crazy-there-is-a-difference-between-morton-s-and-diamond-crystal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Samin Nosrat</a></span>, the processes used to make them could not be more different:</p><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>There are two major producers of kosher salt: Diamond Crystal, which crystallizes in an open container of brine, yielding light and hollow flakes; and Morton, which is made by rolling cubic crystals of vacuum-evaporated salt into thin dense flakes.</p></blockquote><p>You may think that flakes are flakes, but the shape of the flakes makes a huge difference. Thin sheets lay flat, letting you pack more sodium chloride in any given volume, while Diamond’s pyramid-shaped crystals align a little more chaotically, and take up more space in the measuring spoon. The denser Morton crystals also take a little longer to dissolve.</p><p>Out of all the salts I have in my kitchen (and I have a lot), Diamond Kosher Salt is by far the “least salty,â€ in that I have to use a larger volume of it to achieve the same levels of salinity. (It is, however, pure sodium chloride, unlike Morton, which contains anti-caking agents.)</p><p>All of this makes Diamond a great cooking salt for beginner cooks, as the danger of over-salting is near zero. Not only are the fluffy flakes easy to sprinkle, their quicker dissolve time means you get a truer, faster understanding of how salty your dish is, as you won’t have any undissolved granules lurking around, waiting to surprise you later. It’s also “grippierâ€ than the flat Morton flakes, so it sticks to meats and the like a little bit better.</p><p>All that being said, using Morton salt will not ruin a meal. If your recipe calls for one over the other, it is easiest to use the specified salt, but you can convert from between salts if you know their mass (and I do).</p><h2 id=\"h85792\"><a id=\"\"></a>How to convert between types of salt</h2><p>Sodium chloride is sodium chloride but, as I’ve discussed ad nauseum, crystal size and shape make a big difference when measuring salt by volume, which is why it’s better to think of the <em>mass</em> of salt you’re using in a recipe, rather than the number of teaspoons. </p><p>According to <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/articles/4286-ask-paul-what-s-the-difference-between-table-salt-kosher-salt-and-other-salts&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/articles/4286-ask-paul-what-s-the-difference-between-table-salt-kosher-salt-and-other-salts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">America’s Test Kitchen</a></span>, a tablespoon of Morton Kosher Salt weighs 16 grams, a tablespoon of Diamond Kosher Salt weighs 10 grams, and a tablespoon of “standardâ€ table salt weighs 23 grams. Those are big differences. If a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of Morton, and all you have is Diamond, you can find the needed measurement by multiplying it by 1.6, since we know you need 1.6 times the volume of Diamond to get the same amount of sodium chloride by mass.</p><p>That’s easy, because 10 is an easy number to work with. For more complex conversions, like table salt to Morton salt, you might want to reach out to my old school chum, <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimensional_analysis&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimensional_analysis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">dimensional analysis</a></span>. For example, if your recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of table salt, but all you have is Morton, you could calculate it like so:</p><blockquote data-type=\"BlockQuote\"><p>2 teaspoons table salt x (1 tablespoon/3 teaspoons) x (23 grams NaCl/teaspoon table salt) x (1 tablespoon Morton/16 grams NaCl) x (3 teaspoons/1 tablespoon) = 2.87 teaspoons Morton salt, which you would round to 3 teaspoons</p></blockquote><p>Calculating it this way helps you ensure all the units cancel out, so you know you are calculating the right thing. (You are of course welcome to use whatever math you like, but dimensional analysis has never failed me when converting measurements.)<br></br></p><h2 id=\"h85793\"><a id=\"\"></a>Other miscellaneous salts you might encounter</h2><p>Table salt, sea salt, and kosher salt are the big three, but you can buy sodium chloride in a wide variety of shapes and colors. Maldon salt, for instance, is a “finishing salt,â€ with huge, pyramid-shaped crystals. It would be a terrible cooking salt—you would need so much of it—but it provides a fun textural element when sprinkled on at the last moment (you can also get a smoked version).</p><p>Fleur de sel is a French finishing sea salt, made by letting salty water evaporate into flakes so delicate, they are <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.davidlebovitz.com/fleur-de-sel-de-1/&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.davidlebovitz.com/fleur-de-sel-de-1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">traditionally harvested by women</a></span> (which the French consider to be “the more delicate sexâ€). Do not cook with fleur de sel; it’s too expensive, and doing so will obliterate the delightful texture.</p><p>Then there are the colorful salts, pink salt and sel gris being the most popular. Pink Himalayan salt is mined from Khewra Salt Mine, near the Himalayas in Pakistan. It is minimally processed and unrefined, and gets its pink color from naturally occurring minerals, particularly iron. You can buy it in a wide variety of shapes and sizes—including shot glasses and big ol’ blocks—but it is most commonly used as a table salt. (If you want to cook with it, weigh a tablespoon of it, then convert as need as described above.)</p><p>“Sel grisâ€ is French for “grey salt,â€ because it is salt that is grey. Like fleur de sel, it is harvested from salty waters, and it gets its color from contact with the evaporating pan. According to Mark Bitterman’s <em>Salted: A Manifesto on the World’s Most Essential Mineral, With Recipes</em>, it is a moist salt, usually retaining around 13% residual moisture. This makes it a poor choice for dry brining, curing, or any other culinary application where the salt is meant to draw moisture from the meat, but it does have a richer, earthier flavor than refined salt.</p><p>There are other colors of salt, including black and red, but I think you get the point. Color indicates impurities, usually minerals, though flavored salts (like pinot noir salt) also take on the coloring of their flavoring agents.</p><p>Then you have pickling salt, a pure sodium chloride which is finer than even sea salt. You can use any pure salt to pickle, though pickling salt dissolves like a dream. (When converting salt measurements for pickling recipes, use the <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0145/8808/4272/files/B2267.pdf&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0145/8808/4272/files/B2267.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">University of Wisconsin</a></span>-approved ratio of 1-1/2 cups of flaked kosher salt for every cup of pickling salt.)</p><p>Ice cream salt is not edible, and should not be put in or on ice cream. It is a rock salt used in ice cream making, where it helps the ice and water drop to sub-freezing temperatures through a little thing known as “<span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freezing-point_depression&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freezing-point_depression\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">freezing point depression</a></span>.â€ It is not food grade, but it is sodium chloride, and if you were to lick it (which you should not), it would taste salty.</p><hr></hr><h4 id=\"h85794\"><a id=\"\"></a>Get Claire’s favorite salts:</h4><ul data-style=\"Bullet\" data-type=\"List\"><li>A <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/vbBgP&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/vbBgP\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">fine sea salt</a></span> to keep your shakers flowing</li><li>The <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/Vmg1O&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/Vmg1O\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">kosher salt</a></span> favored by chefs</li><li>A bucket of <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/qmZlp&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/qmZlp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Maldon finishing flakes</a></span></li><li>Classic <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://zdcs.link/Y4VLl&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://zdcs.link/Y4VLl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">iodized table salt</a></span></li></ul><hr></hr><p>This is by no means a complete list of every type of salt you can buy and use, but it should be enough to get you started. Most kitchens do not need more than one or two types of salt. Morton Kosher is a good beginner all-purpose salt—and it’s great for dry brining—but I always have a bucket of Maldon around for finishing (and snacking on), and I like to keep a fine sea salt on hand for cooking (I like my food <em>seasoned</em>, and Morton is just not “saltyâ€ enough for my needs.) Also, don’t let the snobs tell you there is anything wrong with plain old table salt. It’s cheap, it’s salty, and using it ensures there’s always plenty of iodine in your diet.<br></br></p></div></div>', 'I’m not being hyperbolic when I say salt is the most important seasoning of all time. It makes things taste salty, sure, but it also makes things taste like better versions the themselves, and more importantly, salt is a powerful preservative and natural anti…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/bf85fd3ef8fff3559ebddddc128a3020.png', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(564, 'Amazon Prime now comes with discounted access to One Medical health services', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Cheyenne MacDonald;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/cheyenne-macdonald/\"><img alt=\"Cheyenne MacDonald\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/25VCJEDlyhvGdlO1clrMig--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2023-09%2F04b773d0-5cbd-11ee-bbee-fb1bf060105b&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=0cbacc2ca3cac6650f7a242f12d6f4c7d37ff457\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/25VCJEDlyhvGdlO1clrMig--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2023-09%2F04b773d0-5cbd-11ee-bbee-fb1bf060105b&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=0cbacc2ca3cac6650f7a242f12d6f4c7d37ff457\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p>Amazon Prime subscribers now have access to a deeply discounted <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:One Medical;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/one-medical-amazon-prime-benefit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">One Medical</a> membership for primary care services. The company announced today that Prime members can sign up for just $99 a year, or $9 per month. A One Medical membership typically costs $199 annually. In addition to the individual plan, Prime members who sign up for One Medical can add up to five other people for $6 each.</p><p>Amazon announced its acquisition of One Medical in 2022 and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:finalized the $3.9 billion deal in February;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/amazon-completes-one-medical-acquisition-163431975.html\">finalized the $3.9 billion deal in February</a>, when it began offering a temporary discount for One Medical memberships at $144 per year. It\'s now slashed that even further. One Medical has doctor\'s offices in major cities across the US, all of which will be available to Prime members who sign up. It offers all the basic health services, from annual physicals and maintenance for chronic conditions to same-day sick visits. One Medical also offers round-the-clock virtual care, or telehealth visits, and drop-in lab services. The membership doesn’t cover the cost of visits though; patients will still have to bill through their insurance or pay out of pocket.</p><p>Amazon has been pushing heavily into healthcare in recent years, with prescription services and even its own video- and text-based virtual clinic now among the perks of a Prime subscription. The company made its <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Amazon Clinic available to all states;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:3;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/amazons-virtual-healthcare-service-is-now-available-in-every-state-171827351.html\">Amazon Clinic available to all states</a> in the US over the summer, and began offering <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:generic prescriptions for $5 a month;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/amazon-rxpass-prime-generic-medications-5-a-month-103007949.html\">generic prescriptions for $5 a month</a> with its RxPass at the beginning of the year. Amazon has also started offering <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:drone deliveries for prescriptions;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:5;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/amazon-now-offers-drone-deliveries-for-prescription-medications-in-texas-163730205.html\">drone deliveries for prescriptions</a> in College Station, Texas.</p></div>', 'Amazon Prime subscribers now have access to a deeply discounted One Medical membership for primary care services. The company announced today that Prime members can sign up for just $99 a year, or $9 per month. A One Medical membership typically costs $199 an…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/XjJ0EV2DjFD0RkUb99w6Xw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD03MDQ-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/8d172570-7e4d-11ee-9fff-8f293f4da3e7', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL);
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(565, 'Forty-one states sue Meta for harming the mental health of its youngest users', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Karissa Bell;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/karissa-bell/\"><img alt=\"Karissa Bell\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/exdz5iprp2c_ccDrA8oXrQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Fmedia%2F2020%2F02%2F025.jpg&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=62e10f19a25b21400797d47c85e40de563559d06\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/exdz5iprp2c_ccDrA8oXrQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Fmedia%2F2020%2F02%2F025.jpg&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=62e10f19a25b21400797d47c85e40de563559d06\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p>Meta is facing a massive <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:lawsuit;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-files-lawsuit-against-meta-over-harms-youth-mental-health\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lawsuit</a> from 41 states as well as the District of Columbia over alleged harms to its young users. Attorneys general from dozens of states joined <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:a lawsuit;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:2;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/FINAL%20Meta%20Multistate%20Complaint%2C%20N.D.%20Cal.%20%28REDACTED%2C%20CONFORMED%29.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a lawsuit</a>, filed in California federal court, claiming that Meta knew its “addictiveâ€ features were harmful and intentionally misled the public about the safety of its platform.</p><p>In addition to the California suit, attorneys general from eight other states filed their own claims against the company. In a statement, California Attorney General Rob Bonta described the filings as part of a “coordinated effortâ€ to hold Meta accountable for alleged misconduct. “Our bipartisan investigation has arrived at a solemn conclusion: Meta has been harming our children and teens, cultivating addiction to boost corporate profits,â€ Bonta said in a statement.</p><p>A central claim of the lawsuit is that Meta’s business model depends on holding the attention of young users on Facebook and Instagram, even at the expense of their wellbeing. “Meta designed and deployed harmful and psychologically manipulative product features to induce young users’ compulsive and extended Platform use, while falsely assuring the public that its features were safe and suitable for young users,â€ the lawsuit states. It added that the company “routinelyâ€ shared reports suggesting otherwise despite “overwhelming internal researchâ€ showing its features were harmful.</p><p>The lawsuit — sections of which are redacted — also calls out several other Instagram features, including likes, filters and its recommendation algorithm. It states that likes promote “compulsive useâ€ of the app and that filters can promote eating disorders and body dysmorphia. The lawsuit also alleges that Instagram’s <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:highly scrutinized;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:3;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/senate-hearing-instagram-adam-mosseri-001751448.html\">highly scrutinized</a> recommendations are “designed to capitalize on young users’ dopamine responses and create an addictive cycle of engagement.â€ The app’s algorithms, it alleges, “routinely present young users with psychologically and emotionally distressing content,â€ in order to increase time spent in the app.</p><p>“We share the attorneys general’s commitment to providing teens with safe, positive experiences online, and have already introduced over 30 tools to support teens and their families,â€ a Meta spokesperson said in a statement. “We’re disappointed that instead of working productively with companies across the industry to create clear, age-appropriate standards for the many apps teens use, the attorneys general have chosen this path.â€</p><p>The lawsuit is the latest reckoning over the company’s handling of youth safety and <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:mental health;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:4;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/facebook-instagram-mental-health-senate-hearing-210317155.html\">mental health</a>. Lawmakers, regulators and other officials have become increasingly focused on the issue, and whether social media companies are doing enough to protect their youngest users. Meta has come under particular scrutiny since the disclosure of internal documents by a former employee turned whistleblower, <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Frances Haugen;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:5;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/what-facebook-whistleblower-frances-haugen-said-should-change-143051354.html\">Frances Haugen</a>.</p><p>Her disclosures, known as the Facebook Files, included <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:internal research;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:6;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/facebook-research-instagram-teen-mental-health-slides-003452675.html\">internal research</a> that showed teens struggling with mental health issues reported that Instagram made them feel worse. The company has attempted to downplay this research, saying that it was taken out of context.</p><p>The disclosures ultimately prompted the company to indefinitely <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:pause;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:7;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/facebook-is-pausing-work-on-instagram-kids-app-124639135.html\">pause</a> work on an Instagram Kids app. Meta also released a slew of new safety features for Instagram, including <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:8;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:changing;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:8;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/facebook-instagram-limit-targeted-ads-teens-130055774.html\">changing </a>the default privacy settings and limiting ad targeting features for younger teens. Instagram also added <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:9;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:reminders;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:9;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/facebook-instagram-teen-take-a-break-205617444.html\">reminders </a>for teens to “take a break’ from the app and new <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:10;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:parental control;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:10;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/meta-will-add-parental-supervision-features-to-instagram-130034971.html\">parental control</a> features.</p><p>According to <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:11;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Wall Street Journal;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:11;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.wsj.com/tech/states-sue-meta-alleging-harm-to-young-people-on-instagram-facebook-f9ff4641?mod=followamazon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Wall Street Journal</em></a><em>,</em> the lawsuits are the result of a years-long investigation into Meta spearheaded by Colorado and Tennessee’s attorneys general. Meta had been in settlement talks with the states, but those discussions “failed.â€</p><p>Meta isn’t the only social media company that’s faced scrutiny over its effect on teenage users. Snap, TikTok and YouTube have also been <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:12;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:criticized;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:12;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/senate-hearing-tiktok-snapchat-youtube-204825470.html\">criticized</a> by lawmakers for safety issues. In his statement about the Meta lawsuit, California Attorney General Bonta noted that there’s also “an ongoing investigation into TikTok for harms to youth associated with the use of its platform.â€</p></div>', 'Meta is facing a massive class-action lawsuit\r\n from 41 states as well as the District of Columbia over alleged harms to its young users. Attorneys general from dozens of states joined a lawsuit\r\n, filed in California federal court, claiming that Meta knew it…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FqurwZfDDlnqT5dU50ZwTA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD03Mzg-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/727d14b0-7289-11ee-899f-bd1007a2c0e9', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(566, 'YouTubes new teen protections limit recommendations on potentially harmful videos', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Sarah Fielding;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/sarah-fielding-01/\"><img alt=\"Sarah Fielding\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/CgH1XosbzgUdhuX3AFKvjw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2023-03%252F05295d70-bd25-11ed-beff-9aa9fea26df1%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3D2f850ca5cd9ee04a54a51211a12b8b8067963bba&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=7adb5ebac303551a3f2b76b6a955c5848b324c5a\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/CgH1XosbzgUdhuX3AFKvjw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2023-03%252F05295d70-bd25-11ed-beff-9aa9fea26df1%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3D2f850ca5cd9ee04a54a51211a12b8b8067963bba&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=7adb5ebac303551a3f2b76b6a955c5848b324c5a\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p>External studies and internal reports alike have shown time and time again the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:negative impact social media can have on teens\' mental health;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/us-surgeon-general-says-social-media-can-pose-a-profound-risk-to-teens-mental-health-170517411.html\">negative impact social media can have on teens\' mental health</a>, leading to a range of safety precautions across platforms. Now, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:YouTube is expanding its well-being tools for young people;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/continued-support-for-teen-wellbeing-and-mental-health-on-youtube/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube is expanding its well-being tools for young people</a>, including recommendation limits on videos that could be harmful.</p><p>YouTube teamed up with its <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Youth and Families Advisory Committee;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/intl/ALL_uk/howyoutubeworks/our-commitments/fostering-child-safety/advisory-committee/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Youth and Families Advisory Committee</a> to identify types of videos that could have a detrimental effect on a teens\' mental health if repeatedly viewed. These categories included videos that idealized certain body weights, features and fitness levels or show social aggression. However, these videos are still searchable (and can be recommended at least once). To this end, YouTube has made its crisis resources — the information that appears if someone searches words like \"self-harm\" or \"<a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:eating disorders;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/youtube-cracks-down-on-videos-that-could-encourage-eating-disorders-163628141.html\">eating disorders</a>\" — into a full-page panel. The idea is that this will force viewers to take more of a break and more clearly state third-party crisis hotlines and suggestions for searches like \"grounding exercises.\"</p><p>The company is also increasing the frequency of its Bedtime and Take a Break reminders, with the latter automatically set to appear across videos every hour for viewers under 18. The frequency can then be adjusted in settings by the user or a parent. Breaks could be beneficial, given an <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:August 2022 report from Pew Research;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/08/10/teens-social-media-and-technology-2022/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 2022 report from Pew Research</a> found that 95 percent of US teens use YouTube, and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:nearly one-fifth of them are on it &quot;almost constantly.&quot;;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/social-media-teens-pew-resaerch-youtube-tiktok-instagram-facebook-twitter-snapchat-tumblr-twitch-164456016.html\">nearly one-fifth of them are on it \"almost constantly.\"</a> TikTok, meanwhile, was the second most popular platform, with 67 percent of respondents using it — nearly one-third less than YouTube.</p></div>', 'External studies and internal reports alike have shown time and time again the negative impact social media can have on teens\' mental health, leading to a range of safety precautions across platforms. Now, YouTube is expanding its well-being tools for young p…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/U.hm7KGOlFdnX8kHmcgsdQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2022-08/f087f080-18c8-11ed-bfff-b85012b6c5a2', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(567, 'These sonar-equipped glasses could pave the way for better VR body tracking', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Cheyenne MacDonald;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/cheyenne-macdonald/\"><img alt=\"Cheyenne MacDonald\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/25VCJEDlyhvGdlO1clrMig--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2023-09%2F04b773d0-5cbd-11ee-bbee-fb1bf060105b&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=0cbacc2ca3cac6650f7a242f12d6f4c7d37ff457\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/25VCJEDlyhvGdlO1clrMig--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2023-09%2F04b773d0-5cbd-11ee-bbee-fb1bf060105b&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=0cbacc2ca3cac6650f7a242f12d6f4c7d37ff457\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p>Researchers at <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cornell University;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2023/11/glasses-use-sonar-ai-interpret-upper-body-poses-3d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cornell University</a> have developed a wearable with batlike sonar that could improve upper-body tracking in virtual reality and other applications. The Cornell team fitted a generic pair of eyeglasses with a tiny sonar system, demonstrating how acoustic signals can be used instead of cameras to capture the body’s movement.</p><p>Not only would sonar be more efficient in terms of battery consumption, the team told the<em> Cornell Chronicle</em>, but it would also do away with the privacy risks that come with headsets’ externally facing cameras. The system, dubbed PoseSonic, uses two pairs of microphones and speakers to send and receive acoustic signals, according to <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:a recently published paper;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3610895\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a recently published paper</a>. With help from their deep learning model, it can then estimate 3D poses at nine different points — the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and nose — as these signals bounce off the upper body.</p><p>The team tested it both in the lab and “semi-in-the-wild,â€ and found it wasn’t negatively affected by environmental noise in any significant way. With this technique, “we use less instrumentation on the body, which is more practical, and battery performance is significantly better for everyday use,â€ senior author Cheng Zhang told the <em>Cornell Chronicle. </em></p><p>In addition to its potential use in augmented and virtual reality, the researchers say sonar could make for better health tracking by capturing more detailed information on the body’s movements. They’ve only got the upper-body covered at the moment, though — VR legs continue to elude us.</p></div>', 'Researchers at Cornell University\r\n have developed a wearable with batlike sonar that could improve upper-body tracking in virtual reality and other applications. The Cornell team fitted a generic pair of eyeglasses with a tiny sonar system, demonstrating how…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nhDmgbkhTo53CsEqIQAieg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD03MTc-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/47e6c1c0-7f3a-11ee-bdbf-d87f2c9f99fb', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(568, 'Samsungs Galaxy Watch 6 falls to an all-time low of $235', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Jeff Dunn;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/jeff-dunn/\"><img alt=\"Jeff Dunn\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/o6GTlzVd422rcXue9loPOw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2022-10%252F17cde000-4fb0-11ed-beef-170c4ce1a686%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3Dadddf7db14a894897d9915fdd68de397376918bc&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=a7dea0c59e7e5c7a10e97c8eded13dcd9457bdc4\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/o6GTlzVd422rcXue9loPOw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2022-10%252F17cde000-4fb0-11ed-beef-170c4ce1a686%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3Dadddf7db14a894897d9915fdd68de397376918bc&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=a7dea0c59e7e5c7a10e97c8eded13dcd9457bdc4\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p>We call <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Samsung\'s Galaxy Watch 6;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQzc5MlFSVzYvP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLTR1cC0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYWVkMGU4YWUtOTQ4NS00NTYwLWI4MmEtMmJkNzg2NDMwOWYzIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAcr7DCXlFaKBL9z3DAdONDY-u-w3S-v_YSNdx91Q7-yU&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0C792QRW6%2F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung\'s Galaxy Watch 6</a> the best option for Android users in our <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:smartwatch buying guide;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/best-smartwatches-153013118.html\">smartwatch buying guide</a>, and it\'s now on sale for $235 at Amazon. There\'s always a chance we see a better deal on Black Friday, but for now, that\'s the lowest price we\'ve tracked for the wearable outside of trade-in deals. The discount only applies to the 40mm Graphite model without LTE support, but it\'s still $65 cheaper than buying from Samsung directly and $25 below the previous low we saw earlier this month. If you have larger wrists or want a bigger display, the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:44mm version;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQzc5Nzk0NlQvP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLTR1cC0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYWVkMGU4YWUtOTQ4NS00NTYwLWI4MmEtMmJkNzg2NDMwOWYzIn0&amp;signature=AQAAASvyqiAoMT3Oirgtlr5OdTJyjdUQiLEx63PkkGGx-ET3&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0C797946T%2F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">44mm version</a> of the wearable is down to $280, which is $50 off its MSRP. The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:40mm Gold model;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:4;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQzc4WlIyMkMvP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLTR1cC0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYWVkMGU4YWUtOTQ4NS00NTYwLWI4MmEtMmJkNzg2NDMwOWYzIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAQlY3hvhMhBXpF87Jva182mdLreFeDuGC1VcUWPJe5GN&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0C78ZR22C%2F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">40mm Gold model</a> is also on sale for $250.</p><div><div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm, Bluetooth);pid:amazon_B0C792QRW6;aid:amazon_B0C792QRW6;itemcost:$300;itmId:$235;sellerN:Amazon;cpos:1;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$235 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0C792QRW6&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=SAMSUNG%2BGalaxy%2BWatch%2B6%2B40mm%2BBluetooth%2BSmartwatch%2Bw%2F%2BFitness%2BTracker%2C%2BPersonalized%2BHR%2BZones%2C%2BAdvanced%2BSleep%2BCoaching%2C%2BHeart%2BMonitor%2C%2BBIA%2BSensor%2C%2BUS%2BVersion%2C%2BGraphite&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B0C792QRW6&amp;brand=SAMSUNG&amp;price=299.99&amp;salePrice=234.99&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NBTVNVTkctQmx1ZXRvb3RoLVNtYXJ0d2F0Y2gtUGVyc29uYWxpemVkLUFkdmFuY2VkL2RwL0IwQzc5MlFSVzY_dGg9MSZ0YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby00dW0tMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImFlZDBlOGFlLTk0ODUtNDU2MC1iODJhLTJiZDc4NjQzMDlmMyJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAWJr5C7TVBn-ZlR2TuxSJZq0MvamnYEKTi_mc5AKJ5kC\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/HCKTSKGLrx0kAniM3DYqbA--~B/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/394e82e0-7401-11ee-b7b7-2700b522393e\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"></img></a></p><p>Photo by Malek Saleh / Engadget</p></div></div><div><p>This is the best price we\'ve seen for the top Android pick in our smartwatch buying guide. Note that the offer only applies to the Graphite model.</p><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm, Bluetooth);pid:amazon_B0C792QRW6;aid:amazon_B0C792QRW6;itemcost:$300;itmId:$235;sellerN:Amazon;cpos:1;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$235 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-cta;pos:4\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0C792QRW6&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=SAMSUNG%2BGalaxy%2BWatch%2B6%2B40mm%2BBluetooth%2BSmartwatch%2Bw%2F%2BFitness%2BTracker%2C%2BPersonalized%2BHR%2BZones%2C%2BAdvanced%2BSleep%2BCoaching%2C%2BHeart%2BMonitor%2C%2BBIA%2BSensor%2C%2BUS%2BVersion%2C%2BGraphite&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B0C792QRW6&amp;brand=SAMSUNG&amp;price=299.99&amp;salePrice=234.99&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NBTVNVTkctQmx1ZXRvb3RoLVNtYXJ0d2F0Y2gtUGVyc29uYWxpemVkLUFkdmFuY2VkL2RwL0IwQzc5MlFSVzY_dGg9MSZ0YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby00dW0tMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImFlZDBlOGFlLTk0ODUtNDU2MC1iODJhLTJiZDc4NjQzMDlmMyJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAWJr5C7TVBn-ZlR2TuxSJZq0MvamnYEKTi_mc5AKJ5kC\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$235 at Amazon</a></p></div></div><p>We gave the Galaxy Watch 6 a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:review score of 84;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/samsungs-galaxy-watch-6-review-evolution-not-revolution-120006375.html\">review score of 84</a> back in September. It\'s not all that different than the Galaxy Watches that preceded it, but that\'s not necessarily a bad thing. Its design is still clean and relatively durable, its interface remains simple enough to navigate and it continues to offer the usual array of health-tracking sensors. New with this model is a slightly brighter and larger OLED display with thinner bezels. There\'s a bigger battery as well, though you shouldn\'t expect much more than a day of use out of this 40mm model on average (the 44mm variant should last longer, though).</p><p>Apart from the expected activity- and sleep-tracking insights, the Galaxy Watch 6 can measure your skin temperature overnight, monitor your blood oxygen levels and notify you if it senses an irregular heart rhythm. It\'s still accurate at automatically detecting and logging workouts as well. All of this runs on Google\'s Wear OS 4, and Samsung says the device will gain software updates through 2027.</p><p>One thing the Galaxy Watch 6 does not have is a rotating bezel for navigating the OS. For that, you have to step up to the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Galaxy Watch 6 Classic;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:6;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQzc5MTgxOVEvP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLTR1cC0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYWVkMGU4YWUtOTQ4NS00NTYwLWI4MmEtMmJkNzg2NDMwOWYzIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAdXxgvfW-Me1C1IpV_VukIIRD-VBHPqefyF460WMZKa0&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0C791819Q%2F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Galaxy Watch 6 Classic</a>, which is on sale for $350 and also comes with a sturdier stainless steel case. Though we broadly like both devices for Android users, they\'ll still work best when paired with a Samsung phone. Many of the Galaxy Watch 6\'s software features will trickle down to older models as well, so there\'s no need to upgrade if you own a Watch 5. But if you don\'t use an iPhone and have been looking to grab your first smartwatch, this is a good entry point.</p><p><em>Follow </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:@EngadgetDeals;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://twitter.com/EngadgetDeals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>@EngadgetDeals</em></a><em> on Twitter and </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://subscription.yahoo.net/Newsletter/Preference/sub?b=engadgetdeals&amp;src\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter</em></a><em> for the latest tech deals and buying advice.</em></p></div>', 'We call Samsung\'s Galaxy Watch 6 the best option for Android users in our smartwatch buying guide, and it\'s now on sale for $235 at Amazon. There\'s always a chance we see a better deal on Black Friday, but for now, that\'s the lowest price we\'ve tracked for th…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3PiuGSrTZtJ3ClqLDtqq9g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/53ad4740-5181-11ee-b9ef-71886e0ed310', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(569, 'SAG-AFTRA deal includes a $40 million streaming bonus and AI protections', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Cheyenne MacDonald;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/cheyenne-macdonald/\"><img alt=\"Cheyenne MacDonald\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/25VCJEDlyhvGdlO1clrMig--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2023-09%2F04b773d0-5cbd-11ee-bbee-fb1bf060105b&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=0cbacc2ca3cac6650f7a242f12d6f4c7d37ff457\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/25VCJEDlyhvGdlO1clrMig--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2023-09%2F04b773d0-5cbd-11ee-bbee-fb1bf060105b&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=0cbacc2ca3cac6650f7a242f12d6f4c7d37ff457\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p><a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:SAG-AFTRA;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-national-board-approves-tentative-agreement-recommends-ratification-2023-tvtheatrical\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><ins>SAG-AFTRA</ins></a> has released more information about its tentative deal with Hollywood studio executives ahead of ratification votes starting on Tuesday. The actors’ union <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:announced the agreement on November 8;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:2;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/sag-aftra-ends-strike-after-securing-a-deal-that-protects-members-from-the-threat-of-ai-035253314.html\">announced the agreement on November 8</a>, bringing to an end a nearly four-month-long strike.</p><p>Under the deal, actors would get three wage increases between the time of ratification and July 2025: a 7 percent bump right away, followed by a 4 percent increase in July 2024 and 3.5% in July 2025. For background actors, there will be a wage increase of 11 percent as of November 12, followed by 4 percent and 3.5% increases in July 2024 and July 2025, respectively.</p><p>It also secures a bonus for some members whose work has landed on streaming platforms, albeit it much smaller than the union demands initially called for. According to <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Variety;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:3;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/sag-aftra-streaming-bonus-40-million-1235784773/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em><ins>Variety</ins></em></a>, there will be a bonus fund amounting to $40 million a year for the deal’s three-year term to be paid out to actors on top of their normal streaming residuals. But to be eligible, the show or movie in question must meet certain criteria of “success,â€ which will only work out to be “a thimble worth of shows on these platforms,â€ said SAG-AFTRA President <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Fran Drescher;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:4;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joEbGiDdDpM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><ins>Fran Drescher</ins></a> in a press conference on Friday.</p><p>Regarding studios’ use of artificial intelligence, the deal would require “informed consent and compensation for the creation and use of digital replicas of our members, living and deceased, whether created on set or licensed for use.â€ It also establishes higher contributions toward SAG-AFTRA workers’ health and retirement benefits, and aims to put an end to longstanding practices in hair and makeup that actors of color have called out as racist, like “inappropriate wiggings and paintdowns.â€ The deal would also require the use of intimacy coordinators for sex scenes and those involving nudity, or if an actor otherwise requests it.</p><p>The SAG-AFTRA National Board approved the deal with 86 percent of votes in its favor, and now members will get their chance to weigh in. The voting period for ratification will open on Tuesday, November 14 and run until December 5.</p></div>', 'SAG-AFTRA\r\n has released more information about its tentative deal with Hollywood studio executives ahead of ratification votes starting on Tuesday. The actors’ union announced the agreement on November 8, bringing to an end a nearly four-month-long strike.\nU…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/sZURQMJhQesXONP1D5a3zQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/e65849d0-80d1-11ee-bbae-6b1df330d4b7', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(570, 'Samsungs Galaxy Z Flip 5 drops back down to $800 in early Black Friday deal', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Kris Holt;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/kris-holt/\"><img alt=\"Kris Holt\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0OBBim1RwuQ2lZEb_Qrz.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.blogcdn.com%252Fwww.engadget.com%252Fmedia%252F2018%252F05%252Fme-irl.jpg%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3D63fd929600aee3fad02ecbb206186106655c6ccd&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=b5d76546b48bae2eefb236f2d019f50e509e4388\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0OBBim1RwuQ2lZEb_Qrz.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.blogcdn.com%252Fwww.engadget.com%252Fmedia%252F2018%252F05%252Fme-irl.jpg%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3D63fd929600aee3fad02ecbb206186106655c6ccd&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=b5d76546b48bae2eefb236f2d019f50e509e4388\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p>Black Friday is coming right up, but you don’t need to wait until then to pick up a flagship foldable smartphone for a good price. <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NBTVNVTkctVW5sb2NrZWQtU21hcnRwaG9uZS1Gb2xkYWJsZS1PbmUtSGFuZC9kcC9CMEM2M0dYQzVMLz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby00eW0tMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjQzZGNkMjBiLWJlZWMtNGVlOS1hZGZmLWUwYmUyMjY4NTc1OSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAePhadPLxO37c_s1QGZcDpamEf_vIC_rLbAhJaNzq69n&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSAMSUNG-Unlocked-Smartphone-Foldable-One-Hand%2Fdp%2FB0C63GXC5L%2F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><ins>Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5</ins></a> has dropped back down to $800. That’s a drop of $200 (20 percent) for a model with 256GB of internal storage. It matches the best price we’ve seen for the foldable to date.</p><p>This is a solid deal for a device that\'s only been around for a few months. We gave the Galaxy Z Flip 5 <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:a score of 88 in our review;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-review-still-the-best-flip-foldable-163030055.html\"><ins>a score of 88 in our review</ins></a> and we reckon it\'s <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:the best flip-style foldable;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/best-foldable-phones-160030013.html\"><ins>the best flip-style foldable</ins></a> that\'s widely available in North America and Europe.</p><div><div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5;pid:amazon_B0C63GXC5L;aid:amazon_B0C63GXC5L;itemcost:$956;itmId:$956;sellerN:Amazon;cpos:1;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$956 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0C63GXC5L&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=SAMSUNG%2BGalaxy%2BZ%2BFlip%2B5%2BCell%2BPhone%2C%2BFactory%2BUnlocked%2BAndroid%2BSmartphone%2C%2B256GB%2C%2BCompact%2C%2BFoldable%2BDesign%2C%2BOne-Hand%2BControl%2C%2BBest%2BSelfies%2C%2BFull%2BCover%2BScreen%2C%2BHands-Free%2BUse%2C%2BUS%2BVersion%2C%2B2023%2C%2BLavender&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B0C63GXC5L&amp;brand=SAMSUNG&amp;price=999.99&amp;salePrice=799.99&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NBTVNVTkctVW5sb2NrZWQtU21hcnRwaG9uZS1Gb2xkYWJsZS1PbmUtSGFuZC9kcC9CMEM2M0dYQzVMLz90aD0xJnRhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLTR5bC0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNDNkY2QyMGItYmVlYy00ZWU5LWFkZmYtZTBiZTIyNjg1NzU5In0&amp;signature=AQAAAfDHkbU3RLebaXsiMiA0xt-GArgYSMTZR-9QB1UFe9X_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/XSKQJbzBLOOg.DM5pp1ybg--~B/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/552ae030-7fdc-11ee-beef-bff8dc5081fa\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"></img></a></p><p>Photo by Cherlynn Low / Engadget</p></div></div><div><p>The best flip-style foldable you\'re likely to find on the market is back down to its lowest price to date.</p><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5;pid:amazon_B0C63GXC5L;aid:amazon_B0C63GXC5L;itemcost:$956;itmId:$956;sellerN:Amazon;cpos:1;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$956 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-cta;pos:4\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0C63GXC5L&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=SAMSUNG%2BGalaxy%2BZ%2BFlip%2B5%2BCell%2BPhone%2C%2BFactory%2BUnlocked%2BAndroid%2BSmartphone%2C%2B256GB%2C%2BCompact%2C%2BFoldable%2BDesign%2C%2BOne-Hand%2BControl%2C%2BBest%2BSelfies%2C%2BFull%2BCover%2BScreen%2C%2BHands-Free%2BUse%2C%2BUS%2BVersion%2C%2B2023%2C%2BLavender&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B0C63GXC5L&amp;brand=SAMSUNG&amp;price=999.99&amp;salePrice=799.99&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NBTVNVTkctVW5sb2NrZWQtU21hcnRwaG9uZS1Gb2xkYWJsZS1PbmUtSGFuZC9kcC9CMEM2M0dYQzVMLz90aD0xJnRhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLTR5bC0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNDNkY2QyMGItYmVlYy00ZWU5LWFkZmYtZTBiZTIyNjg1NzU5In0&amp;signature=AQAAAfDHkbU3RLebaXsiMiA0xt-GArgYSMTZR-9QB1UFe9X_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$956 at Amazon</a></p></div></div><p>The file folder-shaped external screen is one of the Galaxy Z Flip 5\'s most striking features and helps it stand out from the pack. The 3.4-inch Flex Window has a 60Hz refresh rate and 720 x 748 resolution. Its larger size compared with previous models makes it a little easier to view information at a glance. You can use it to access widgets such as Timer, Stopwatch and Samsung Health, and there\'s built-in support for apps including Google Maps and WhatsApp. You can even watch YouTube and Netflix on this screen without having to tinker with the settings too much.</p><p>One of the other major selling points of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the new Flex Hinge. That enables the device to have no gap between the two halves of the 6.7-inch internal display, unlike previous models. The performance is solid too, thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset.</p><p>On the downside, the battery life is still fairly short compared with other Android devices. In addition, you\'ll probably have to spend quite some time adjusting settings to get the most out of the foldable. Overall though, if you\'re in the market for a foldable for yourself or a loved one, this is a strong option at a great price.</p><p><strong><em>Your Black Friday Shopping Guide:</em></strong><em> See all of </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Yahoo’s Black Friday coverage, here.;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/topics/black-friday/\"><em>Yahoo’s Black Friday coverage, here.</em></a><em> Follow Engadget for </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Friday tech deals;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/black-friday/\"><em>Black Friday tech deals</em></a><em>. Learn about </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Friday trends;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.intheknow.com/tag/black-friday/\"><em>Black Friday trends</em></a><em> on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog’s experts on the best </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.autoblog.com/black-friday/\"><em>Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home</em></a><em>, and find </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Friday sales;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.aol.com/shopping/gifting\"><em>Black Friday sales</em></a><em> to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.</em></p></div>', 'Black Friday is coming right up, but you don’t need to wait until then to pick up a flagship foldable smartphone for a good price. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5\r\n has dropped back down to $800. That’s a drop of $200 (20 percent) for a model with 256GB of internal…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mkMc7uQ_GvDsFkHoh4nuIQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/d7834df0-613d-11ee-997f-a765edd037a5', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(571, 'Stockholm bans most combustion engine cars from its city center', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Lawrence Bonk;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/lawrence-bonk-01/\"><img alt=\"Lawrence Bonk\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/TcQCYKuJU_9Vi2dogRUGcg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2023-04%2Fbe2dabc0-dee3-11ed-af74-cc21123945d3&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=b1b4a88b5678acf357d4ca80e15ee9cff64e9455\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/TcQCYKuJU_9Vi2dogRUGcg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2023-04%2Fbe2dabc0-dee3-11ed-af74-cc21123945d3&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=b1b4a88b5678acf357d4ca80e15ee9cff64e9455\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p>The combustion engine is a marvel of engineering, but has also majorly contributed to air pollution. After all, there are over 1.4 billion combustion engine vehicles roaming the planet. That’s a whole lot of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbons being released into the atmosphere.</p><p>While we wait (and wait) for the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:eventual rise of electric vehicles,;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/president-biden-2030-ev-target-134025373.html\"><ins>eventual rise of electric vehicles,</ins></a> some areas have taken it upon themselves to solve the issue of air pollution related to combustion engines by, well, banning the vehicles entirely. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, just announced a ban on diesel and petrol-powered vehicles throughout its city center, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:as reported by Semafor.;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.semafor.com/article/10/11/2023/stockholm-bans-diesel-petrol-engine-vehicles-from-city-center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><ins>as reported by </ins><em><ins>Semafor.</ins></em></a></p><p>The ban goes into effect sometime in 2025, so you still have more than a year to race around Stockholm in your old beat-up Dodge. The new policy will, however, continue to allow hybrid vans in the city center, in addition to combustion-based ambulances and police cars. Additionally, if you have a documented disability you’ll be able to drive whatever you want, wherever you want, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:as indicated by The Guardian.;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/11/stockholm-ban-petrol-and-diesel-cars-city-centre-2025-swedish-capital-pollution\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><ins>as indicated by </ins><em><ins>The Guardian.</ins></em></a></p><p>The ban doesn’t impact the entire capital city. This is just for what’s called the city center, an area comprising 20 blocks at the heart of the city. Stockholm’s vice mayor for transport, Lars Stromgren, announced the move and said current conditions represented a “completely unacceptable situation,â€ noting that the city’s air “causes babies to have lung conditions and the elderly to die prematurely.â€</p><p>Electric vehicles will, of course, be allowed to drive in the city center with no restrictions. Stockholm’s new policy joins other low-emission zones (LEZs) in cities throughout Europe, including London, Madrid, Berlin and Paris, among others. Stockholm goes further than any of the other European cities with this near complete ban. London, for instance, charges combustion vehicles to drive through its low-emission zone while Paris, Athens and Madrid just banned diesel vehicles.</p><p>Detractors are calling Stockholm’s policy too extreme. The Swedish Confederation of Transport Enterprises said that the city’s ruling political party is in “far too much of a hurryâ€ to further reduce combustion-based emissions.</p><p>LEZs have a good track record when it comes to reducing health issues related to air pollution. A recent study by <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Lancet;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(23)00120-2/fulltext#seccestitle170\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em><ins>The Lancet</ins></em></a> found that five out of eight LEZs studied showed a reduction in heart and circulatory issues, with fewer hospital admissions for heart attacks and strokes. London, for instance, experienced a 19 percent drop in harmful particulate matter found in dirty air throughout its ultra low-emission zone since rolling out the program in 2019. With that in mind, Europe is about to go all-in on the concept, with more than 500 new LEZs coming by 2025.</p></div>', 'The combustion engine is a marvel of engineering, but has also majorly contributed to air pollution. After all, there are over 1.4 billion combustion engine vehicles roaming the planet. That’s a whole lot of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbons be…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3mq1B3Eo5OiktkSX11vAxw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/1632e180-691f-11ee-b3bf-1c99a4f8b3ab', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL);
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(572, 'The Morning After: The final Beatles song was made with a little help from AI', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Mat Smith;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/mat-smith/\"><img alt=\"Mat Smith\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UWHI7PWwLhfx_6FF6wvWiA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2023-05%252F9a168000-ef63-11ed-b7f7-4e402863543b%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3Dcb0582ae0641293667c1761a835683e75ff8cd78&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=6c83740cf5c9cc3a5d60c14a42f97ba57805265b\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UWHI7PWwLhfx_6FF6wvWiA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2023-05%252F9a168000-ef63-11ed-b7f7-4e402863543b%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3Dcb0582ae0641293667c1761a835683e75ff8cd78&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=6c83740cf5c9cc3a5d60c14a42f97ba57805265b\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p>The Beatles have <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:released another song;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/listen-to-the-final-beatles-track-made-with-machine-learning-and-archival-recordings-153253946.html\">released another song</a>, the first since 1995. “Now and Thenâ€ is being advertised as the <em>final</em> Beatles track, given that two of the members have passed and the other two are well over 80 years old. But then again, millionaires do love money.</p><p>The song grew from a John Lennon demo track dating back to the 1970s and a 1995 guitar track from George Harrison. The surviving Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, then finished the tune using machine learning technology. The song was meant to come out back in 1995, along with “Free as a Birdâ€ and “Real Love,â€ two other tracks culled from old Lennon demos. However, the technology just wasn’t there to pull the vocals without degrading audio quality.</p><p>With the same software director Peter Jackson used for the <em>Get Back</em> documentary for Apple, the team split Lennon’s vocal from the piano without any audio bleed, allowing the remaining Beatles to turn it into a fleshed-out ballad. The guitar solo is in the Harrison style, but it’s not actually played by him — he does play some of the rhythm guitar in the background.</p><p>— Mat Smith</p><p>​​<em>You can get these reports delivered daily direct to your inbox. </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Subscribe right here!;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/newsletter/\"><em>Subscribe right here!</em></a></p><p>​​</p><h3>The biggest stories you might have missed</h3><p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:The best cameras you can buy so far this year;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/best-cameras-151524327.html\">The best cameras you can buy so far this year</a></p><p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Uber and Lyft must pay $328 million to New York drivers in massive wage theft settlement;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/uber-and-lyft-must-pay-328-million-to-new-york-drivers-in-massive-wage-theft-settlement-155716817.html\">Uber and Lyft must pay $328 million to New York drivers in massive wage theft settlement</a></p><p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:The best white elephant gift ideas;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/white-elephant-gift-ideas-2023-130058973.html\">The best white elephant gift ideas</a></p><p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:A commercial spaceplane capable of orbital flight is ready for NASA testing;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/a-commercial-spaceplane-capable-of-orbital-flight-is-ready-for-nasa-testing-185542776.html\">A commercial spaceplane capable of orbital flight is ready for NASA testing</a></p><p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Apple Arcade exclusive Japanese Rural Life Adventure is a surprising story of rebirth;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/apple-arcade-exclusive-japanese-rural-life-adventure-is-a-surprising-story-of-rebirth-170006759.html\">Apple Arcade exclusive Japanese Rural Life Adventure is a surprising story of rebirth</a></p><h2><a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:NASA is launching a free streaming service;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/nasa-is-launching-a-free-streaming-service-with-live-shows-and-original-series-150128180.html\">NASA is launching a free streaming service</a></h2><h3>NASA+ will be available November 8 with live shows and original series.</h3><figure><div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/nasa-is-launching-a-free-streaming-service-with-live-shows-and-original-series-150128180.html\"><img alt=\"TMA\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wGjRAeH.H0PXhsNPOk4a6g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/83345a20-7a2c-11ee-b7cb-8fd5a69ab3f1\"></img></a></p></div></div><p><figcaption><span> NASA</span></figcaption></p></figure><p>Not another one! At least this streaming service is free. NASA has announced a new streaming service called NASA+, which will hit most major platforms next week. It’ll be completely free, with no subscription needed, and you won’t be forced to sit through ads, either. There aren’t too many details out just yet about the content, but NASA says its family-friendly programming “embeds you into our missionsâ€ with live coverage and original video series.</p><p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Continue reading.;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/nasa-is-launching-a-free-streaming-service-with-live-shows-and-original-series-150128180.html\"><strong>Continue reading.</strong></a></p><h2><a data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:HTC sends VR headsets to the International Space Station;cpos:10;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/htc-is-sending-vr-headsets-to-the-iss-to-help-cheer-up-lonely-astronauts-120019661.html\">HTC sends VR headsets to the International Space Station</a></h2><h3>They’re specially calibrated for zero gravity.</h3><p>HTC is sending its Vive VR headsets to the International Space Station, apparently to give lonely astronauts something to do. The HTC Vive Focus 3 headsets will be part of an ongoing effort to improve the mental health of astronauts during long assignments on the station. The headsets are optimized to stabilize alignment and reduce the chances of motion sickness — which is a <em>bigger</em> problem when it happens in space.</p><p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:11;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Continue reading.;cpos:11;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/htc-is-sending-vr-headsets-to-the-iss-to-help-cheer-up-lonely-astronauts-120019661.html\"><strong>Continue reading.</strong></a></p><h2><a data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Netflix’s ad-supported plan will soon allow downloads;cpos:12;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/netflixs-ad-supported-plan-will-soon-allow-downloads-and-reward-binge-watching-115033226.html\">Netflix’s ad-supported plan will soon allow downloads</a></h2><h3>And reward binge watching.</h3><p>Netflix is celebrating one year of its ad-supported plan by giving users on that tier every fourth episode of a consecutive binge ad-free. That’s certainly not a bad way to entice you into staying on, especially if it’s, ugh, <em>Ozark</em>. (Don’t ‘at’ me.) Netflix is also rolling out downloads on its ad-supported tier, claiming to be the first streamer to make the option available for users who have ads included. Netflix’s ad-supported plan is by far the cheapest after the streamer cut its Basic tier in mid-2023. It’s $6.99 monthly, while the Standard plan is now $15.49.</p><p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:13;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Continue reading.;cpos:13;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/netflixs-ad-supported-plan-will-soon-allow-downloads-and-reward-binge-watching-115033226.html\"><strong>Continue reading.</strong></a></p><h2><a data-i13n=\"cpos:14;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Scarlett Johannson fights AI clones, in court;cpos:14;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/scarlett-johannson-takes-legal-action-against-ai-app-that-cloned-her-likeness-065505106.html\">Scarlett Johannson fights AI clones, in court</a></h2><h3>Wow.</h3><figure><div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/scarlett-johannson-takes-legal-action-against-ai-app-that-cloned-her-likeness-065505106.html\"><img alt=\"TMA\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UuFYzwtpk_3su6B8DH_rQA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/833a9bb0-7a2c-11ee-bef2-18a852c7961a\"></img></a></p></div></div><p><figcaption><span> NDZ/STAR MAX/IPx</span></figcaption></p></figure><p>It sounds like an action movie, but it’s not. It’s just legal action. Scarlett Johansson’s lawyers have approached an AI app developer for using her likeness in an ad without permission.</p><p>An ad spotted on X promoted an AI image editor called Lisa AI used an AI-generated version of Johansson’s voice and image, alongside actual footage of the actor in a<em> Black Widow </em>behind-the-scenes clip. Multiple Lisa AI apps remain on the App Store and Google Play, but the ad no longer appears on X. Yet, when Johansson gets to<a data-i13n=\"cpos:15;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:play a robot voice;cpos:15;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJTU48_yghs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> play a robot voice</a>, that’s OK? Yes. Of course it is.</p><p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:16;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Continue reading.;cpos:16;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/scarlett-johannson-takes-legal-action-against-ai-app-that-cloned-her-likeness-065505106.html\"><strong>Continue reading.</strong></a></p></div>', 'The Beatles have released another song, the first since 1995. “Now and Thenâ€ is being advertised as the final Beatles track, given that two of the members have passed and the other two are well over 80 years old. But then again, millionaires do love money.\nTh…', 'https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/833a74a0-7a2c-11ee-adf3-2b328f456f4f', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(573, 'Kamala Harris announces AI Safety Institute to protect American consumers', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Andrew Tarantola;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/andrew-tarantola/\"><img alt=\"Andrew Tarantola\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Xzkacg5QAYL57QqghdOFdA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fo.aolcdn.com%252Fimages%252Fdims%253Fimage_uri%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fo.aolcdn.com%25252Fimages%25252Fdims%25253Fimage_uri%25253Dhttps%2525253A%2525252F%2525252Fs.blogcdn.com%2525252Fwww.engadget.com%2525252Fmedia%2525252F2016%2525252F09%2525252Fimg20160411082914-1.jpg%252526compress%25253D1%252526progressive%25253D1%252526quality%25253D75%252526client%25253Dhawkeye%252526signature%25253D142faca80f82c01298df0a34ce634b7677c8b18b%2526compress%253D1%2526progressive%253D1%2526quality%253D75%2526client%253Dhawkeye%2526signature%253D4c1acbe8dbb2d9b0760c1cf8abc1439260f3d1e6%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3D208a991070a5057e94a3ba9ddccd336c115e6eef&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=eac14f22d896e13cada1d81793c418e24bcc5f11\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Xzkacg5QAYL57QqghdOFdA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fo.aolcdn.com%252Fimages%252Fdims%253Fimage_uri%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fo.aolcdn.com%25252Fimages%25252Fdims%25253Fimage_uri%25253Dhttps%2525253A%2525252F%2525252Fs.blogcdn.com%2525252Fwww.engadget.com%2525252Fmedia%2525252F2016%2525252F09%2525252Fimg20160411082914-1.jpg%252526compress%25253D1%252526progressive%25253D1%252526quality%25253D75%252526client%25253Dhawkeye%252526signature%25253D142faca80f82c01298df0a34ce634b7677c8b18b%2526compress%253D1%2526progressive%253D1%2526quality%253D75%2526client%253Dhawkeye%2526signature%253D4c1acbe8dbb2d9b0760c1cf8abc1439260f3d1e6%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3D208a991070a5057e94a3ba9ddccd336c115e6eef&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=eac14f22d896e13cada1d81793c418e24bcc5f11\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p>Just days after <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:President Joe Biden unveiled a sweeping executive order;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/sweeping-white-house-ai-executive-order-takes-aim-at-the-technologys-toughest-challenges-090008655.html\">President Joe Biden unveiled a sweeping executive order</a> retasking the federal government with regards to AI development, Vice President Kamala Harris announced at the UK AI Safety Summit on Tuesday a half dozen more machine learning initiatives that the administration is undertaking. Among the highlights: the establishment of the United States AI Safety Institute, the first release of draft policy guidance on the federal government\'s use of AI and a declaration on the responsible military applications for the emerging technology.</p><p>\"President Biden and I believe that all leaders, from government, civil society, and the private sector have a moral, ethical, and societal duty to make sure AI is adopted and advanced in a way that protects the public from potential harm and ensures that everyone is able to enjoy its benefits,â€ Harris said in her prepared remarks.</p><p>\"Just as AI has the potential to do profound good, it also has the potential to cause profound harm, from AI-enabled cyber-attacks at a scale beyond anything we have seen before to AI-formulated bioweapons that could endanger the lives of millions,\" she said. The existential threats that generative AI systems present was <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:a central theme of the summit;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/31/uk-ai-safety-summit-rishi-sunak-elon-musk/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a central theme of the summit</a>.</p><p>\"To define AI safety we must consider and address the full spectrum of AI risk — threats to humanity as a whole, threats to individuals, to our communities and to our institutions, and threats to our most vulnerable populations,\" she continued. \"To make sure AI is safe, we must manage all these dangers.\"</p><p>To that end, Harris announced Wednesday that the White House, in cooperation with the Department of Commerce, is establishing the United States AI Safety Institute (US AISI) within the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:NIST;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.nist.gov/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NIST</a>. It will be responsible for actually creating and publishing the all of the guidelines, benchmark tests, best practices and such for testing and evaluating potentially dangerous AI systems.</p><p>These tests could include the red-team exercises that President Biden had mentioned in his EO. The AISI would also be tasked in providing technical guidance to lawmakers and law enforcement on a wide range of AI-related topics, including identifying generated content, authenticating live-recorded content, mitigating AI-driven discrimination, and ensuring transparency in its use.</p><p>Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is set to release for public comment the administration\'s first draft policy guidance on government AI use later this week. Like the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/white-house-unveils-its-blueprint-for-an-ai-bill-of-rights-175912494.html\">Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights</a> that it builds upon, the draft policy guidance outlines steps that the national government can take to \"advance responsible AI innovation\" while maintaining transparency and protecting federal workers from increased surveillance and job displacement. This draft guidance will eventually be used to establish safeguards for the use of AI in a broad swath of public sector applications including transportation, immigration, health and education so it is being made available for public comment at <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:ai.gov/input;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://ai.gov/input\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ai.gov/input</a>.</p><p>Harris also announced during her remarks that the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Political Declaration on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://state.gov/political-declaration-on-responsible-military-use-of-artificial-intelligence-and-autonomy/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Political Declaration on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy</a> the US issued in February has collected 30 signatories to date, all of whom have agreed to a set of norms for responsible development and deployment of military AI systems. Just 165 nations to go! The administration is also launching a a virtual hackathon in efforts to blunt the harm AI-empowered phone and internet scammers can inflict. Hackathon participants will work to build AI models that can counter robocalls and robotexts, especially those targeting elderly folks with generated voice scams.</p><p>Content authentication is a growing focus of the Biden-Harris administration. President Biden\'s EO explained that the Commerce Department will be spearheading efforts to validate content produced by the White House through a collaboration with the C2PA and other industry advocacy groups. They\'ll work to establish industry norms, such as <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:the voluntary commitments previously extracted from 15 of the largest AI firms in Silicon Valley;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/21/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-secures-voluntary-commitments-from-leading-artificial-intelligence-companies-to-manage-the-risks-posed-by-ai/#:~:text=As%20part%20of%20this%20commitment,help%20move%20toward%20safe%2C%20secure%2C\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the voluntary commitments previously extracted from 15 of the largest AI firms in Silicon Valley</a>. In her remarks, Harris extended that call internationally, asking for support from all nations in developing global standards in authenticating government-produced content.</p><p>“These voluntary [company] commitments are an initial step toward a safer AI future, with more to come,\" she said. \"As history has shown in the absence of regulation and strong government oversight, some technology companies choose to prioritize profit over: The wellbeing of their customers; the security of our communities; and the stability of our democracies.\"</p><p>\"One important way to address these challenges — in addition to the work we have already done — is through legislation — legislation that strengthens AI safety without stifling innovation,\" Harris continued.</p></div>', 'Just days after President Joe Biden unveiled a sweeping executive order retasking the federal government with regards to AI development, Vice President Kamala Harris announced at the UK AI Safety Summit on Tuesday a half dozen more machine learning initiative…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1pmIuCjRVyTRm7HHmMlyag--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/116fd030-783e-11ee-9fe1-1d77eded7d68', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL);
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(574, 'Walmart Black Friday deals 2023: Save $50 on the Apple Watch Series 9, plus up to 70 percent on AirPods, Roku devices and more', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Amy Skorheim;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/amy-skorheim/\"><img alt=\"Amy Skorheim\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gCyqoNiMkYQrsP9b2Wfx3w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-05/c6db0bf0-e9b5-11ed-a36b-49560291491e\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gCyqoNiMkYQrsP9b2Wfx3w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-05/c6db0bf0-e9b5-11ed-a36b-49560291491e\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><div><p>Walmart has already kicked off its <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Friday sale;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9zaG9wL2RlYWxzL2JsYWNrLWZyaWRheT9wb3ZpZD1EZWFsUmV2ZWFsX0ZhY2V0X0FsbERlYWxzIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5YWJkMGYxNC1iZTYzLTQzNjYtOTg2Ni1kYjcwOTM5NWJiOGYifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAaBgNd-nSE2WF4GaogTtzTDIRbuvKoiPVnamF1pVr5eY&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fshop%2Fdeals%2Fblack-friday%3Fpovid%3DDealReveal_Facet_AllDeals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Black Friday sale</a>. That\'s good news for anyone who wants to spend the day after Thanksgiving doing something other than shopping. The early Black Friday deals went live online today — <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Walmart+;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9wbHVzIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5YWJkMGYxNC1iZTYzLTQzNjYtOTg2Ni1kYjcwOTM5NWJiOGYifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAQPS2fvI04WSziCe0mGKXFYDZX_igunmArnEamVdGaBt&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fplus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Walmart+</a> members get a few hours of early access before everyone else — and will hit physical stores this Friday. </p><p>We\'ve unearthed the best tech deals from this portion of Walmart\'s Black Friday sale and gathered them here so you can start ticking gifts off your holiday list — or grab something for yourself at a discount. The highlights are probably the brand new Apple Watch Series 9 for $349 and the second-generation AirPods for $69 — both are all-time lows.</p></div><div> <p>Quick Overview</p><ul><li><div><p><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nBITpSowAWYCz894xOppXA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/frSfKpLYLyr9o7gaMESEWg--~B/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/953eef10-79c2-11ee-9dff-c2c3f50f77a9\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\"></img></p></div><div><div><h3>Apple Watch Series 9 [GPS 41mm]</h3></div></div></li><li><div><p><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/TnlTmcVOtx3z7N719jduGg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/gRK.5PbyUbA5AqEv0KVFOw--~B/aD01NDA7dz05NjA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/e3737ac0-79bd-11ee-beec-2bcbd761e34f\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\"></img></p></div><div><div><h3>Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)</h3></div></div></li><li><div><p><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/drjzIcv9pjnb06aG4GUD9A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/K4LIJoSnULyE1ToyeSpZVA--~B/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/48964570-79c5-11ee-b7d5-9c58a238d840\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\"></img></p></div><div><div><h3>Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera with RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens  </h3></div></div></li><li><div><p><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZKmxGv.y71uGwJwZd2ttQw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/_8pU2XhDE7EIns48InuHGg--~B/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/c273f1c0-7a43-11ee-bfff-8bad0e301d61\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\"></img></p></div></li><li><div><p><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Uagqi2ohaleHtnXmoUE80A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/gWBb58zItPMbBJOq4Y1L5Q--~B/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/b96a36f0-79c8-11ee-9afd-ca9657a02b15\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\"></img></p></div><div><div><h3>Roku Ultra LT Streaming Device </h3></div></div></li></ul></div><h2>Apple Watch Series 9</h2><div><div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Apple Watch Series 9 [GPS 41mm];pid:walmart_transaction_5054105599;aid:walmart_transaction_5054105599;itemcost:$399;itmId:$349;sellerN:Walmart;cpos:1;ll3:product-unavailable;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$349 at Walmart;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;itemId=walmart_transaction_5054105599&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Apple%2BWatch%2BSeries%2B9%2BGPS%2B41mm%2BPink%2BAluminum%2BCase%2Bwith%2BLight%2BPink%2BSport%2BLoop&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;itemSourceId=5054105599&amp;brand=Apple&amp;price=399.0&amp;salePrice=399.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9BcHBsZS1XYXRjaC1TZXJpZXMtOS1HUFMtNDFtbS1QaW5rLUFsdW1pbnVtLUNhc2Utd2l0aC1MaWdodC1QaW5rLVNwb3J0LUxvb3AvNTA1NDEwNTU5OSIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOWFiZDBmMTQtYmU2My00MzY2LTk4NjYtZGI3MDkzOTViYjhmIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAcDN_oGwMMkRhSwME6HQb-OTSjVil_jRASzzlQ-nu5zs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/frSfKpLYLyr9o7gaMESEWg--~B/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/953eef10-79c2-11ee-9dff-c2c3f50f77a9\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"></img></a></p><p>Photo by Cherlynn Low / Engadget</p></div></div><div><p>The brand new Apple Watch Series 9 is $50 off for Walmart\'s early Black Friday sale. </p><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Apple Watch Series 9 [GPS 41mm];pid:walmart_transaction_5054105599;aid:walmart_transaction_5054105599;itemcost:$399;itmId:$349;sellerN:Walmart;cpos:1;ll3:product-unavailable;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$349 at Walmart;pkgt:horizontal-cta;pos:4\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;itemId=walmart_transaction_5054105599&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Apple%2BWatch%2BSeries%2B9%2BGPS%2B41mm%2BPink%2BAluminum%2BCase%2Bwith%2BLight%2BPink%2BSport%2BLoop&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;itemSourceId=5054105599&amp;brand=Apple&amp;price=399.0&amp;salePrice=399.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9BcHBsZS1XYXRjaC1TZXJpZXMtOS1HUFMtNDFtbS1QaW5rLUFsdW1pbnVtLUNhc2Utd2l0aC1MaWdodC1QaW5rLVNwb3J0LUxvb3AvNTA1NDEwNTU5OSIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOWFiZDBmMTQtYmU2My00MzY2LTk4NjYtZGI3MDkzOTViYjhmIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAcDN_oGwMMkRhSwME6HQb-OTSjVil_jRASzzlQ-nu5zs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$349 at Walmart</a></p></div></div><p>If you\'ve been waiting to get Apple\'s brand new flagship smartwatch, your patience has paid off. The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Apple Watch Series 9;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9BcHBsZS1XYXRjaC1TZXJpZXMtOS1HUFMtNDFtbS1QaW5rLUFsdW1pbnVtLUNhc2Utd2l0aC1MaWdodC1QaW5rLVNwb3J0LUxvb3AvNTA1NDEwNTU5OSIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOWFiZDBmMTQtYmU2My00MzY2LTk4NjYtZGI3MDkzOTViYjhmIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAcDN_oGwMMkRhSwME6HQb-OTSjVil_jRASzzlQ-nu5zs&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-Watch-Series-9-GPS-41mm-Pink-Aluminum-Case-with-Light-Pink-Sport-Loop%2F5054105599\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Watch Series 9</a> is down to $349 for the 41mm, GPS-only model, and <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Amazon;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:4;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0FwcGxlLVNtYXJ0d2F0Y2gtTWlkbmlnaHQtQWx1bWludW0tRml0bmVzcy9kcC9CMENIWDJaTFI3Lz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby00eTQtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjlhYmQwZjE0LWJlNjMtNDM2Ni05ODY2LWRiNzA5Mzk1YmI4ZiJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAeUDV5nYrJdnVfswGbbjWg11Pb-XgdZvJtxvIUmc9SDw&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FApple-Smartwatch-Midnight-Aluminum-Fitness%2Fdp%2FB0CHX2ZLR7%2F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon</a> is matching that price as well. That\'s a $50 discount and the lowest price yet for the barely-two-month-old wearable. If you\'d prefer a little more room on the screen, you can go for the 45mm case size for $379, also $50 and a new low price. The biggest improvement this time around is the S9 processor. It allows for a new <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Double Tap feature;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-ultra-2-and-series-9-first-impressions-double-tap-is-accurate-and-tricky-203116431.html\">Double Tap feature</a> and onboard Siri processing for faster responses to your queries. It\'s also got a brighter screen and, when paired with the Sport Loop, is carbon neutral. We gave the wearable a solid score of <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:92 in our review;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-series-9-review-freedom-from-touching-your-screen-130009764.html\">92 in our review</a>, praising the new features and the comprehensive fitness and health tracking.</p><h2>Apple AirPods (second gen)</h2><div><div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Apple AirPods (2nd Generation);pid:walmart_transaction_604342441;aid:walmart_transaction_604342441;itemcost:$159;itmId:$69;sellerN:Walmart;cpos:1;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$69 at Walmart;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;itemId=walmart_transaction_604342441&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Apple%2BAirPods%2Bwith%2BCharging%2BCase%2B%282nd%2BGeneration%29&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;itemSourceId=604342441&amp;brand=Apple&amp;price=159.0&amp;salePrice=99.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9BcHBsZS1BaXJQb2RzLXdpdGgtQ2hhcmdpbmctQ2FzZS0ybmQtR2VuZXJhdGlvbi82MDQzNDI0NDEiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjlhYmQwZjE0LWJlNjMtNDM2Ni05ODY2LWRiNzA5Mzk1YmI4ZiJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAU7fgsgzlSiRM9XKgloUaldYkkftNF6_9rnFW4Iah-g3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/gRK.5PbyUbA5AqEv0KVFOw--~B/aD01NDA7dz05NjA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/e3737ac0-79bd-11ee-beec-2bcbd761e34f\" height=\"540\" width=\"960\"></img></a></p><p>Engadget</p></div></div><div><p>Apple\'s second-generation of the standard AirPods are $90 off, which is their lowest price yet. </p><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Apple AirPods (2nd Generation);pid:walmart_transaction_604342441;aid:walmart_transaction_604342441;itemcost:$159;itmId:$69;sellerN:Walmart;cpos:1;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$69 at Walmart;pkgt:horizontal-cta;pos:4\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;itemId=walmart_transaction_604342441&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Apple%2BAirPods%2Bwith%2BCharging%2BCase%2B%282nd%2BGeneration%29&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;itemSourceId=604342441&amp;brand=Apple&amp;price=159.0&amp;salePrice=99.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9BcHBsZS1BaXJQb2RzLXdpdGgtQ2hhcmdpbmctQ2FzZS0ybmQtR2VuZXJhdGlvbi82MDQzNDI0NDEiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjlhYmQwZjE0LWJlNjMtNDM2Ni05ODY2LWRiNzA5Mzk1YmI4ZiJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAU7fgsgzlSiRM9XKgloUaldYkkftNF6_9rnFW4Iah-g3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$69 at Walmart</a></p></div></div><p>The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:second-generation AirPods;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:7;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9BcHBsZS1BaXJQb2RzLXdpdGgtQ2hhcmdpbmctQ2FzZS0ybmQtR2VuZXJhdGlvbi82MDQzNDI0NDEiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjlhYmQwZjE0LWJlNjMtNDM2Ni05ODY2LWRiNzA5Mzk1YmI4ZiJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAU7fgsgzlSiRM9XKgloUaldYkkftNF6_9rnFW4Iah-g3&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirPods-with-Charging-Case-2nd-Generation%2F604342441\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">second-generation AirPods</a> are now on sale for $69, which is a $90 discount and their lowest price ever, thanks to Walmart\'s sale. You can find them for the same price at <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:8;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Amazon;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:8;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwN1BYR1FDMVEvcmVmPWZzX2FfbWR0Ml91czI_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8tNHk0LTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5YWJkMGYxNC1iZTYzLTQzNjYtOTg2Ni1kYjcwOTM5NWJiOGYifQ&amp;signature=AQAAATJw7REeSsCMF1pWZZVTu6DJ2Sw8ZKUKOO7u23hZApOJ&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07PXGQC1Q%2Fref%3Dfs_a_mdt2_us2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon</a> as well. They are a little older at this point; we gave them a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:review score of 84;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/2019-04-03-apple-airpods-review-2019-more-of-the-same.html\">review score of 84</a> when they came out back in 2019. But they\'re a good pick for someone who needs a knock-around pair of buds that pair seamlessly with an iPhone. Some people even prefer the smooth fit of the older model, which is more like Apple\'s wired EarPods. To be sure, both the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:10;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:third-generation AirPods;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:10;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9BcHBsZS1BaXJQb2RzLTMtV2hpdGUtSW4tRWFyLUhlYWRwaG9uZXMtTVBOWTNBTS1BLzExMjMzMjk0MzkiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjlhYmQwZjE0LWJlNjMtNDM2Ni05ODY2LWRiNzA5Mzk1YmI4ZiJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAfjKGHb6zjoBPt_8DrVhuTYbrDofIY5mx1ytmAiJKNd_&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirPods-3-White-In-Ear-Headphones-MPNY3AM-A%2F1123329439\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">third-generation AirPods</a> and the new, <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:11;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:second-generation AirPods Pro;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:11;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9BcHBsZS1BaXJQb2RzLVByby0ybmQtR2VuZXJhdGlvbi1MaWdodG5pbmcvMTc1MjY1NzAyMT9mdWxmaWxsbWVudEludGVudD1TaGlwcGluZyZhdGhiZGc9TDExMDIiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjlhYmQwZjE0LWJlNjMtNDM2Ni05ODY2LWRiNzA5Mzk1YmI4ZiJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAcdSyv0JUZVgGVVmUVf-6ZEt08K9G1_2CQsaoZbEbTDI&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirPods-Pro-2nd-Generation-Lightning%2F1752657021%3FfulfillmentIntent%3DShipping%26athbdg%3DL1102\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">second-generation AirPods Pro</a> have seen significant improvements in both sound quality and features like noise cancellation, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Spatial Audio;cpos:12;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/apple-airpods-review-2021-160026883.html#:~:text=The%20new%20AirPods%20also%20support,Apple%20Music%20with%20no%20issue.\">Spatial Audio</a> and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:13;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Transparency mode;cpos:13;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/airpods-pro-review-second-generation-130048218.html\">Transparency mode</a>. The newer buds may make more sense for audiophiles, but at this price, the second-generation AirPods will make a nice stocking stuffer for an iPhone user.</p><h2>Canon EOS R50</h2><div><div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera with RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens  ;pid:walmart_transaction_2508291870;aid:walmart_transaction_2508291870;itemcost:$800;itmId:$620;sellerN:Walmart;cpos:1;ll3:product-unavailable;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$620 at Walmart;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;itemId=walmart_transaction_2508291870&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Canon%2BEOS%2BR50%2BMirrorless%2BCamera%2Bwith%2BRF-S%2B18-45mm%2Bf%2F4.5-6.3%2BIS%2BSTM%2BLens%2B%28Black%29&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;itemSourceId=2508291870&amp;brand=Canon&amp;price=799.99&amp;salePrice=656.98&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9DYW5vbi1FT1MtUjUwLU1pcnJvcmxlc3MtQ2FtZXJhLXdpdGgtUkYtUy0xOC00NW1tLWYtNC01LTYtMy1JUy1TVE0tTGVucy1CbGFjay8yNTA4MjkxODcwP2F0aGJkZz1MMjAwMiIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOWFiZDBmMTQtYmU2My00MzY2LTk4NjYtZGI3MDkzOTViYjhmIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAXmaZ60Jy9owFFd8hfFX1oLA_DjYE6KMDaUgCxi3Ng_o\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/K4LIJoSnULyE1ToyeSpZVA--~B/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/48964570-79c5-11ee-b7d5-9c58a238d840\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"></img></a></p><p>Photo by Steve Dent / Engadget</p></div></div><div><p>This compact camera is ideal for travelers and street photographers and is currently $180 off.</p><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera with RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens  ;pid:walmart_transaction_2508291870;aid:walmart_transaction_2508291870;itemcost:$800;itmId:$620;sellerN:Walmart;cpos:1;ll3:product-unavailable;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$620 at Walmart;pkgt:horizontal-cta;pos:4\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;itemId=walmart_transaction_2508291870&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Canon%2BEOS%2BR50%2BMirrorless%2BCamera%2Bwith%2BRF-S%2B18-45mm%2Bf%2F4.5-6.3%2BIS%2BSTM%2BLens%2B%28Black%29&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;itemSourceId=2508291870&amp;brand=Canon&amp;price=799.99&amp;salePrice=656.98&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9DYW5vbi1FT1MtUjUwLU1pcnJvcmxlc3MtQ2FtZXJhLXdpdGgtUkYtUy0xOC00NW1tLWYtNC01LTYtMy1JUy1TVE0tTGVucy1CbGFjay8yNTA4MjkxODcwP2F0aGJkZz1MMjAwMiIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOWFiZDBmMTQtYmU2My00MzY2LTk4NjYtZGI3MDkzOTViYjhmIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAXmaZ60Jy9owFFd8hfFX1oLA_DjYE6KMDaUgCxi3Ng_o\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$620 at Walmart</a></p></div></div><p>We tested out the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:14;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Canon EOS R50;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:14;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9DYW5vbi1FT1MtUjUwLU1pcnJvcmxlc3MtQ2FtZXJhLXdpdGgtUkYtUy0xOC00NW1tLWYtNC01LTYtMy1JUy1TVE0tTGVucy1CbGFjay8yNTA4MjkxODcwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5YWJkMGYxNC1iZTYzLTQzNjYtOTg2Ni1kYjcwOTM5NWJiOGYifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAfR-GBWHYaLlYI0c4GzOD4fyyOXnEUvKV25spdpQkwRD&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FCanon-EOS-R50-Mirrorless-Camera-with-RF-S-18-45mm-f-4-5-6-3-IS-STM-Lens-Black%2F2508291870\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EOS R50</a> mirrorless camera when it came out earlier this year and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:15;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:gave it an 87;cpos:15;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/canon-eos-r50-camera-review-123006238.html\">gave it an 87</a>. During the early Black Friday sale, it\'s $180 off, which is a new all-time low. We think this is a great camera for street photographers or travelers because it has a slim and light design and is capable of shooting 4K video. It offers fast shooting, has a reliable auto-focus and takes great images — particularly for the price point. And now that it\'s on sale, you\'ll be hard pressed to find a higher quality hybrid camera that can do pretty much everything vloggers and photographers need.</p><h2>Sony WF-C500 earbuds</h2><div><div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Sony WF-C500 earbuds;pid:walmart_transaction_985519962;aid:walmart_transaction_985519962;itemcost:$100;itmId:$28;sellerN:Walmart;cpos:1;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$28 at Walmart;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;itemId=walmart_transaction_985519962&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Sony%2BWF-C500%2BTruly%2BWireless%2Bin-Ear%2BHeadphones%2C%2BBlack&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;itemSourceId=985519962&amp;brand=Sony&amp;price=99.99&amp;salePrice=98.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9Tb255LVdGLUM1MDAtVHJ1bHktV2lyZWxlc3MtSW4tZWFyLUhlYWRwaG9uZXMtQmxhY2svOTg1NTE5OTYyIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5YWJkMGYxNC1iZTYzLTQzNjYtOTg2Ni1kYjcwOTM5NWJiOGYifQ&amp;signature=AQAAASRPMMj06ITpjCPQiQKPksqrvGrqUAmu2GidIAJqFIWe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/_8pU2XhDE7EIns48InuHGg--~B/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/c273f1c0-7a43-11ee-bfff-8bad0e301d61\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"></img></a></p><p>Sony</p></div></div><div><p>Our favorite budget workout buds are nearly 70 percent off. </p><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Sony WF-C500 earbuds;pid:walmart_transaction_985519962;aid:walmart_transaction_985519962;itemcost:$100;itmId:$28;sellerN:Walmart;cpos:1;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$28 at Walmart;pkgt:horizontal-cta;pos:4\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;itemId=walmart_transaction_985519962&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Sony%2BWF-C500%2BTruly%2BWireless%2Bin-Ear%2BHeadphones%2C%2BBlack&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;itemSourceId=985519962&amp;brand=Sony&amp;price=99.99&amp;salePrice=98.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9Tb255LVdGLUM1MDAtVHJ1bHktV2lyZWxlc3MtSW4tZWFyLUhlYWRwaG9uZXMtQmxhY2svOTg1NTE5OTYyIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5YWJkMGYxNC1iZTYzLTQzNjYtOTg2Ni1kYjcwOTM5NWJiOGYifQ&amp;signature=AQAAASRPMMj06ITpjCPQiQKPksqrvGrqUAmu2GidIAJqFIWe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$28 at Walmart</a></p></div></div><p>Sony\'s <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:16;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:WF-C500 earbuds;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:16;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9Tb255LVdGLUM1MDAtVHJ1bHktV2lyZWxlc3MtSW4tZWFyLUhlYWRwaG9uZXMtQmxhY2svOTg1NTE5OTYyIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5YWJkMGYxNC1iZTYzLTQzNjYtOTg2Ni1kYjcwOTM5NWJiOGYifQ&amp;signature=AQAAASRPMMj06ITpjCPQiQKPksqrvGrqUAmu2GidIAJqFIWe&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSony-WF-C500-Truly-Wireless-In-ear-Headphones-Black%2F985519962\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WF-C500 earbuds</a> are 70 percent off right now, which makes them $29 instead of $100. That\'s a pretty great price, though <a data-i13n=\"cpos:17;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:the buds;cpos:17;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/sony-wf-c500-earbuds-wh-xb910n-headphones-announced-150013440.html\">the buds</a> are about two years old at this point. Still, they\'re our favorite budget pair of <a data-i13n=\"cpos:18;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:wireless headphones for working out;cpos:18;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/best-wireless-workout-headphones-191517835.html\">wireless headphones for working out</a>. They were one of the lightest pair of earbuds we tested and though they have a more bulbous design, they were still comfortable. While they don\'t have active noise cancellation, the shape does a good job of passively blocking out most sounds (but traffic noises still get through, which is important for outdoor workouts).</p><h2>Roku Ultra LT</h2><div><div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Roku Ultra LT Streaming Device ;pid:walmart_transaction_855978264;aid:walmart_transaction_855978264;itemcost:$80;itmId:$34;sellerN:Walmart;cpos:1;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$34 at Walmart;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;itemId=walmart_transaction_855978264&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Roku%2BUltra%2BLT%2BStreaming%2BDevice%2B4K%2FHDR%2FDolby%2BVision%2FDual-Band%2BWi-Fi%C2%AE%2Bwith%2BRoku%2BVoice%2BRemote%2Band%2BHDMI%2BCable&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;itemSourceId=855978264&amp;brand=Roku&amp;price=0.0&amp;salePrice=80.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9Sb2t1LVVsdHJhLUxULVN0cmVhbWluZy1EZXZpY2UtNEstSERSLURvbGJ5LVZpc2lvbi13aXRoLVJva3UtVm9pY2UtUmVtb3RlLVByaXZhdGUtTGlzdGVuaW5nLWFuZC1QcmVtaXVtLUhETUktQ2FibGUvODU1OTc4MjY0P2F0aGJkZz1MMjAwMyIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOWFiZDBmMTQtYmU2My00MzY2LTk4NjYtZGI3MDkzOTViYjhmIn0&amp;signature=AQAAARU6u-EuRW7cvQh2xRhYik6pVkLnJehUFpg8z2ioSFN4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/gWBb58zItPMbBJOq4Y1L5Q--~B/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/b96a36f0-79c8-11ee-9afd-ca9657a02b15\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"></img></a></p><p>Roku</p></div></div><div><p>The Walmart-exclusive streaming device is 57 percent off and cheaper than ever. </p><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Roku Ultra LT Streaming Device ;pid:walmart_transaction_855978264;aid:walmart_transaction_855978264;itemcost:$80;itmId:$34;sellerN:Walmart;cpos:1;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$34 at Walmart;pkgt:horizontal-cta;pos:4\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;itemId=walmart_transaction_855978264&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Roku%2BUltra%2BLT%2BStreaming%2BDevice%2B4K%2FHDR%2FDolby%2BVision%2FDual-Band%2BWi-Fi%C2%AE%2Bwith%2BRoku%2BVoice%2BRemote%2Band%2BHDMI%2BCable&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;itemSourceId=855978264&amp;brand=Roku&amp;price=0.0&amp;salePrice=80.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9Sb2t1LVVsdHJhLUxULVN0cmVhbWluZy1EZXZpY2UtNEstSERSLURvbGJ5LVZpc2lvbi13aXRoLVJva3UtVm9pY2UtUmVtb3RlLVByaXZhdGUtTGlzdGVuaW5nLWFuZC1QcmVtaXVtLUhETUktQ2FibGUvODU1OTc4MjY0P2F0aGJkZz1MMjAwMyIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOWFiZDBmMTQtYmU2My00MzY2LTk4NjYtZGI3MDkzOTViYjhmIn0&amp;signature=AQAAARU6u-EuRW7cvQh2xRhYik6pVkLnJehUFpg8z2ioSFN4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$34 at Walmart</a></p></div></div><p>The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:19;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Roku Ultra LT;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:19;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9Sb2t1LVVsdHJhLUxULVN0cmVhbWluZy1EZXZpY2UtNEstSERSLURvbGJ5LVZpc2lvbi13aXRoLVJva3UtVm9pY2UtUmVtb3RlLVByaXZhdGUtTGlzdGVuaW5nLWFuZC1QcmVtaXVtLUhETUktQ2FibGUvODU1OTc4MjY0P2F0aGJkZz1MMjAwMyIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOWFiZDBmMTQtYmU2My00MzY2LTk4NjYtZGI3MDkzOTViYjhmIn0&amp;signature=AQAAARU6u-EuRW7cvQh2xRhYik6pVkLnJehUFpg8z2ioSFN4&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FRoku-Ultra-LT-Streaming-Device-4K-HDR-Dolby-Vision-with-Roku-Voice-Remote-Private-Listening-and-Premium-HDMI-Cable%2F855978264%3Fathbdg%3DL2003\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Roku Ultra LT</a> is 57 percent off thanks to the Walmart Black Friday sale. We\'re fans of Roku streaming devices and recommend the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:20;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ultra set top box in our guide;cpos:20;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/best-streaming-devices-media-players-123021395.html#:~:text=The%20Roku%20Ultra%20has%20the%20same%20features%20of%20the%20Streaming%20Stick%2B%20and%20then%20some.\">Ultra set top box in our guide</a>. The Ultra LT is a Walmart exclusive version that has a less-expensive starting price and a few tradeoffs over the regular Ultra. There\'s a slightly different remote on the LT, that lacks to personalization buttons and there\'s no Bluetooth connectivity and it lacks a USB port in the back of the set top box. But you still get one of the best smart TV interfaces plus support for 4K video and Dolby Vision. Plus at this price, it\'s $65 cheaper than the other version.</p><p><strong><em>Your Black Friday Shopping Guide:</em></strong><em> See all of </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:21;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Yahoo’s Black Friday coverage, here.;cpos:21;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/topics/black-friday/\"><em>Yahoo’s Black Friday coverage, here.</em></a><em> Follow Engadget for </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:22;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Friday tech deals;cpos:22;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/black-friday/\"><em>Black Friday tech deals</em></a><em>. Learn about </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:23;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Friday trends;cpos:23;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.intheknow.com/tag/black-friday/\"><em>Black Friday trends</em></a><em> on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog’s experts on the best </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:24;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home;cpos:24;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.autoblog.com/black-friday/\"><em>Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home</em></a><em>, and find </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:25;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Friday sales;cpos:25;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.aol.com/shopping/gifting\"><em>Black Friday sales</em></a><em> to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.</em></p></div>', 'Walmart has already kicked of its Black Friday sale. That\'s good news for anyone who wants to spend the day after Thanksgiving doing something other than shopping. 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(575, 'Every car is a smart car, and its a privacy nightmare', '<div><p>Mozilla <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:recently reported;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/tesla-tops-mozillas-list-of-creepiest-carmakers-but-25-brands-failed-basic-data-privacy-tests-202017058.html\">recently reported</a> that of the car brands it reviewed, all 25 failed its privacy tests. While all, in Mozilla\'s estimation, overreached in their policies around data collection and use, some even included caveats about obtaining highly invasive types of information, like your sexual history and genetic information. As it turns out, this isn’t just hypothetical: The technology in today’s cars has the ability to collect these kinds of personal information, and the fine print of user agreements describes how manufacturers get you to consent every time you put the keys in the ignition.</p><p>“These privacy policies are written in a way to ensure that whatever is happening in the car, if there\'s an inference that can be made, they are still ensuring that there is protection, and that they are compliant with different state laws,â€ Adonne Washington, policy council at the Future of Privacy Forum, said. The policies also account for technological advances that could happen while you own the car. Tools to do one thing could eventually do more, so manufacturers have to be mindful of that, according to Washington.</p><p>So, it makes sense that a car manufacturer would include every type of data imaginable in its privacy policy to cover the company legally if it stumbled into certain data collection territory. <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nissan’s privacy policy;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.nissanusa.com/privacy.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nissan’s privacy policy</a>, for example, covers broad and frankly irrelevant classes of user information, such as “sexual orientation, sexual activity, precise geolocation, health diagnosis data, and genetic informationâ€ under types of personal data collected.</p><p>Companies <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:claim ownership;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://jolt.law.harvard.edu/assets/articlePDFs/v32/32HarvJLTech299.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">claim ownership</a> in advance, so that you can’t sue if they accidentally record you having sex in the backseat, for example. Nissan claimed in a statement that this is more or less why its privacy policy remains so broad. The company says it \"does not knowingly collect or disclose customer information on sexual activity or sexual orientation,\" but its policy retains those clauses because \"some U.S. state laws require us to account for inadvertent data we have or could infer but do not request or use.\" Some companies Engadget reached out to — like Ford, Stellantis and GM — affirmed their commitment, broadly, to consumer data privacy; Toyota, Kia and Tesla did not respond to a request for comment.</p><p>Beyond covering all imaginable legal bases, there simply isn\'t any way to know why these companies would want deeply personal information on their drivers, or what they\'d do with it. And even if it\'s not what you would consider a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:“smartâ€ car;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/3437601_The_Security_and_Privacy_of_Smart_Vehicles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">“smartâ€ car</a>, any vehicle equipped with USB, Bluetooth or recording capabilities can capture a lot of data about the driver. And in much the same way a \"dumb\" tv is considerably harder to find these days, most consumers would be hard pressed to find a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:new vehicle option;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/29/please-make-a-dumb-car/?guccounter=1\">new vehicle option</a> that doesn\'t include some level of onboard tech with the capacity to record their data. A <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:study;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://money.cnn.com/2015/02/09/technology/security/car-hack/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">study</a> commissioned by Senator Ed Markey nearly a decade ago found all modern cars had some form of wireless technology included. Even the ranks of <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:internet listicles;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/cars-for-technophobes?slide=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">internet listicles</a> claiming to contain low-tech cars for \"technophobes\" are riddled with dashboard touchscreens and infotainment systems.</p><p>“How it works in practice we don’t have as much insight into, as car companies, data companies, and advertising companies tend to hold those secrets more close to the vest,â€ Jen Caltrider, a researcher behind Mozilla’s car study, said. “We did our research by combing through privacy policies and public documentation where car companies talked about what they *can* do. It is much harder to tell what they are actually doing as they aren’t required to be as public about that.â€</p><p>The unavailability of disconnected cars combined with the lack of transparency around driver data use means consumers have essentially no choice to trust their information is being used responsibly, or that at least some of the classes of data — like Nissan\'s decision to include \"genetic information\" — listed in these worrying privacy policies are purely related to hypothetical liability. The options are essentially: read every one of these policies and find the least draconian, buy a very old, likely fuel-inefficient car with no smart features whatsoever or simply do without a car, period. To that last point, only about <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:eight;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.census.gov/acs/www/about/why-we-ask-each-question/vehicles/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eight</a> percent of American households are carless, often not because they live in a walkable city with robust public transit, but because they cannot afford one.</p><p>This gets even more complicated when you think about how cars are shared. Rental cars change drivers all the time, or a minor in your household might borrow your car to learn how to drive. Unlike a cell phone, which is typically a single user device, cars don’t work like and vehicle manufacturers struggle to address that in their policies. And cars have the ability to collect information not just on drivers but their passengers.</p><p>If simply trusting manufacturers after they ask for the right to collect your genetic characteristics tests credulity, the burden of anyone other than a contract lawyer reading back a software license agreement to the folks in the backseat is beyond absurd. <a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ford’s privacy policy;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.ford.com/help/privacy/#USprivacypolicy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ford’s privacy policy </a>explicitly states that the owners of its vehicles “must inform others who drive the vehicle, and passengers who connect their mobile devices to the vehicle, about the information in this Notice.â€ That’s about 60 pages of information to relay, if you’re printing it directly from Ford’s website — just for the company and not even the specific car.</p><p>And these contracts tend to compound on one another. If that 60-page privacy policy seems insurmountable, well, there\'s also a terms of service and a separate policy regarding the use of Sirius XM (on a website with its own \'accept cookies\' popover, with its own agreement.) In fairness to Ford, its privacy notice does allow drivers to opt out of certain data sharing and connected services, but that would require drivers to actually comb through the documentation. Mozilla found many other manufacturers offered no such means to avoid being tracked, and a complete opt-out is something which the Alliance for Automotive Innovation — a trade group representing nearly all car and truck makers in the US, including Ford — has <a data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:actively resisted;cpos:10;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/carmakers-fail-privacy-test-give-owners-control-personal-102950437\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">actively resisted</a>. To top things off, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:11;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:academics,;cpos:11;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.vice.com/en/article/wn949b/how-corporations-use-end-user-license-agreements-to-create-a-parallel-legal-system\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">academics, </a><a data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:legal scholars;cpos:12;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.stanfordlawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2014/03/66_Stan_L_Rev_545_AyresSchwartz.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">legal scholars </a>and even one <a data-i13n=\"cpos:13;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:cheeky anti-spyware company;cpos:13;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.techdirt.com/2005/02/23/proof-that-almost-no-one-reads-end-user-license-agreements/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cheeky anti-spyware company</a> have repeatedly shown consumers almost universally do not read these kinds of contracts anyway.</p><p>The burden of these agreements doesn\'t end with their presumptive data collection, or the onus to relay them to every person riding in or borrowing your car. The data held in-vehicle and manufacturer\'s servers becomes yet another hurdle for drivers should they opt to sell the thing down the line. According to Privacy4Cars founder Andrea<strong> </strong>Amico, be sure to get it in writing from the dealer how they plan to <a data-i13n=\"cpos:14;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:delete your data from the vehicle;cpos:14;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://privacy4cars.com/personal-use/delete-data-from-a-car/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">delete your data from the vehicle</a> before reselling it. “There\'s a lot of things that consumers can do to actually start to protect themselves, and it\'s not going to be perfect, but it\'s going to make a meaningful difference in their lives,â€ Amico said.</p><p>Consumers are effectively hamstrung by the state of legal contract interpretation, and manufacturers are incentivized to mitigate risk by continuing to bloat these (often unread) agreements with increasingly invasive classes of data. Many researchers will tell you the only real solution here is federal regulation. There have been some cases of state privacy law being leveraged for consumers\' benefit, as in <a data-i13n=\"cpos:15;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:California;cpos:15;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/08/connected-car-data-privacy-under-investigation-by-california-regulator/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">California</a> and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:16;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Massachusetts;cpos:16;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-says-automakers-can-comply-with-massachusetts-repair-law-2023-08-22/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Massachusetts</a>, but on the main it\'s something drivers aren\'t even aware they should be outraged about, and even if they are, they have no choice but to own a car anyway.</p></div>', 'Mozilla recently reported that of the car brands it reviewed, all 25 failed its privacy tests. While all, in Mozilla\'s estimation, overreached in their policies around data collection and use, some even included caveats about obtaining highly invasive types o…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Lx7_K_KTdvH0oiVYx4YpJQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDE-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-11/e17715f0-78f6-11ee-bffc-91d70777314e', '166', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '927', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL);
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(576, 'This Oraimo Cordless Stick Vacuum Sucks (in a Good Way)', '<section>\n<section data-ga-module=\"content-body\">\n\n<img alt=\"This Oraimo Cordless Stick Vacuum Sucks (in a Good Way)\" height=\"702\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H38SV1REZTWEXPT5KR1Q0/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1699836172.jpg\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H38SV1REZTWEXPT5KR1Q0/hero-image.fill.size_400x225.v1699836172.jpg 400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H38SV1REZTWEXPT5KR1Q0/hero-image.fill.size_800x450.v1699836172.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H38SV1REZTWEXPT5KR1Q0/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1699836172.jpg 1600w\" width=\"1248\"></img>\n<p><span>Credit: Stephen Johnson</span>\n</p>\n<article data-autopogo=\"\">\n<hr></hr>\n<p><a href=\"https://zdcs.link/7Lw8D?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=The%20Oraimo%20OSV-225A&amp;short_url=7Lw8D&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Foraimo-osv-225a-cordless-stick-vacuum-review-1850895582\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">The Oraimo OSV-225A</a> cordless stick vacuum really sucks. Get it? Because it’s a vacuum cleaner? I’m kidding, of course, but in another way, I’m <em>dead serious</em>: This cordless vacuum sucks up dirt, cat hair, detritus, mites, dust, little bits of things, and just about anything else bedeviling your carpets, floors, and rugs. It’s light and portable enough to clean the cobwebs from the ceiling, rechargeable with a simple power cord, and it’s self-standing, so you can just toss it in the closet instead of futzing around with a special stand or recharging station. Overall: It’s very good. Is it the best vacuum on earth? No. But it does its job admirably and dependably for a reasonable price.<br></br></p><h2><strong>Stats</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Size</strong>: 43.3 x 9.8 x 7.9 inches</p></li><li><p><strong>Weight</strong>: 5.29 pounds</p></li><li><p><strong>Power Adapter output</strong>: 26.5V</p></li><li><p><strong>Battery Capacity</strong>: 21.GV</p></li><li><p><strong>Rated Power</strong>: 270 Watts, 60 Air Watts</p></li><li><p><strong>Price</strong>: $159.99</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Pros</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Ease of use</p></li><li><p>Lightweight</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Cons</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Lack of suction power compared to corded vacuums</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Sucking things up with my Oraimo</strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1126\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H38SV1REZTWEXPT5KR1Q0/images-1.fill.size_2000x1126.v1699836172.jpg\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H38SV1REZTWEXPT5KR1Q0/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1699836172.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H38SV1REZTWEXPT5KR1Q0/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1699836172.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H38SV1REZTWEXPT5KR1Q0/images-1.fill.size_2000x1126.v1699836172.jpg 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Stephen Johnson</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>We like to keep the floors clean at my house, so we normally rock a<a href=\"https://zdcs.link/Z4LLg?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Dyson%20Ball%20Animal%202%20Total%20Clean.&amp;short_url=Z4LLg&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Foraimo-osv-225a-cordless-stick-vacuum-review-1850895582\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"> Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean.</a> It’s a corded vacuum that’s extremely powerful—a serious vacuum for serious people. But the Ball Animal makes vacuuming a whole production—it’s heavy, you have to plug it in, it’s loud, etc. This new Oraimo, though? It makes vacuuming a super-easy non-production.<br></br></p><p>The OSV-225A takes up very little space in a closet, and when you spot some errant dust, you can just whip it out and take care of it in three seconds, without having to lug a heavy machine around—it weighs only about five pounds compared to a Dyson’s 17 pounds. You won’t have to search for an open electrical outlet, either, saving countless precious seconds of your life; and while it isn’t whisper-quiet, it’s not airplane-loud either. </p><p>In ergonomic terms, it’s light and maneuverable. You can change directions with an easy twist of your wrist. It’s effortless to set up—all the attachments snap together in an intuitive way that won’t require any thought. The attachments work as you’d expect; the crevice nozzle lets you get into small spaces and the dusting attachment is great at dusting. Speaking of: the OSV-225A can be used like one of those old school Dustbusters: the stick assembly can be snapped off, and you can suck things up with just the business end. It’s has three speed settings—“eco,â€ “standard,â€ and “maxâ€—but let’s be honest: You’re going to only use max power. The LED light on the front is nice for highlighting the grime and seeing what’s under the coffee table. It takes about two and half hours to fully charge the device’s lithium battery and it runs for about two and half hours, give or take. You can snap out the battery and charge it separately from the main unit, too, although I see little reason to. </p><p>The Oraimo features a four-inch LED display so you can tell how much power is left in the battery. It also alerts you if something’s not working right: It will tell you if the HEPA filter isn’t attached, if the air ducts or rollers are clogged, and what power level you’re using. It could probably do without the display, but it looks high tech and actually kind of cool.</p><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1123\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H38SV1REZTWEXPT5KR1Q0/images-2.fill.size_2000x1123.v1699836172.jpg\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H38SV1REZTWEXPT5KR1Q0/images-2.fill.size_800x449.v1699836172.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H38SV1REZTWEXPT5KR1Q0/images-2.fill.size_1400x786.v1699836172.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H38SV1REZTWEXPT5KR1Q0/images-2.fill.size_2000x1123.v1699836172.jpg 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Stephen Johnson</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>The collection basket is large enough that it doesn’t need to be emptied every time you use it, and it’s simple to empty. You can clean the HEPA filters with a little running water too.<br></br></p><h2><strong>How well does the Oraimo OSV-225A clean?</strong></h2><p>The most important aspect of a vacuum is how well it cleans. I’ve been using the OSV-225A around the house about every day for several weeks to dust the bookcase, sweep the kitchen floor, and for spot cleaning jobs here and there. It works great. As a test, I threw some dry rice on carpet and hardwood floors, and the vacuum sucked up every grain easily, even on its lowest power setting. But it is not the right tool to vacuum a huge space, and I can feel the lack of power compared to my Dyson. </p><p>A vacuum’s suction power is measured in “<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airwatt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">air watts</a>,â€ a measurement of the energy per unit time of the air flowing through an opening. The OSV-225A has 60 air watts of suction power, lower than most corded vacuums, but in cleaning terms, the relative lack of suction is only noticeable on the edges of things. Where a Dyson’s 290 air watts can suck up things on the floor next to the rug and things on the rug at the same time, the Oraimo is one or the other. But the Oraimo is not designed for deep cleaning. It’s great as a replacement for a broom or as a tool for dusting a bookcase, but it’s not going to suck out the dog hair that’s deeply embedded in your couch, and you’ll have comfort and ergonomic problem vacuuming the wall-to-wall shag carpeting in your 1,000 sq. ft. living room. </p><p>Overall, this is a versatile, lightweight, easy-to-use cordless stick vacuum that packs a surprising amount of power in its small package. It’s reasonably priced at $159, too. It’s not going to take the place of a full-size vacuum for heavier jobs, but if you spill a handful of rice on the kitchen, it’s all you need.</p><p>You can buy the <a href=\"https://zdcs.link/68LPj?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Oraimo%20OSV-225A%20on%20Amazon&amp;short_url=68LPj&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Foraimo-osv-225a-cordless-stick-vacuum-review-1850895582\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Oraimo OSV-225A on Amazon</a>, or check out <a href=\"https://www.oraimo.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">the official site.</a> <br></br></p>\n</article>\n\n</section>\n\n</section>', 'The Oraimo OSV-225A cordless stick vacuum really sucks. Get it? Because it’s a vacuum cleaner? 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(577, '12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul', '<section>\n<section data-ga-module=\"content-body\">\n\n<img alt=\"You Are Good podcast logo: Cartoon image of two anthropomorphic dogs hugging\" height=\"702\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1699836605.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/hero-image.fill.size_400x225.v1699836605.png 400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/hero-image.fill.size_800x450.v1699836605.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1699836605.png 1600w\" width=\"1248\"></img>\n<p><span>Credit: You Are Good podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n<article data-autopogo=\"\">\n<hr></hr>\n<p>In today’s fast-paced world, as glaring screens and blaring social media notification demand our attention, the allure of a cozy podcast offers a soothing respite. Picture yourself nestled under a warm blanket, a steaming cup of your favorite drink in hand, and the gentle voice of a host guiding you through a world of stories, reflections, and tranquil musings. </p><p>Podcasts have emerged as the ideal companions for those moments when you’re in need of solace and comfort, and I’ve picked 12 of them that will wrap you in warmth and provide a refuge from the chaos of the day—whether you are in search of captivating fiction, poetic serenity, a dive into an engaging hobby, or nourishment for your body and soul. </p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Phoebe Reads a Mystery</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1994\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-1.fill.size_2000x1994.v1699836606.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-1.fill.size_800x797.v1699836606.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-1.fill.size_1400x1396.v1699836606.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-1.fill.size_2000x1994.v1699836606.png 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>Cozy mysteries are a genre until themselves, and they’re all the better when filtered through Phoebe Judge’s (<em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/809264944\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Criminal</a></strong></em> and <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1337100398\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">This Is Love</a></strong></em>) soothing, melodic voice. I’d listen to Phoebe read anything, which is lucky for me, because on <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1503921457\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Phoebe Reads a Mystery</a></strong></em>, she does just that. On the show, she’d read classics like Robert Louis Stevenson’s <em>The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde</em>, Oscar Wilde’s <em>The Picture of Dorian Gray</em>, Mary Shelley’s <em>Frankenstein</em>, all of <em>Moby Dick</em>, and more, chapter by chapter. No other show makes you feel more like curling up into a ball under a blanket. </p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>You Are Good</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-2.fill.size_2000x2000.v1699836606.jpg\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-2.fill.size_800x800.v1699836606.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-2.fill.size_1400x1400.v1699836606.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-2.fill.size_2000x2000.v1699836606.jpg 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1527948382\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">You Are Good</a></strong></em> bills itself as a “feelings podcast about movies.â€ It’s not really film criticism (although it does go there) as much as it is an opportunity for hosts Sarah Marshall (of <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1380008439\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">You’re Wrong About</a></strong></em>) and Alex Steed to gush about their favorite movies with guests, and get to the bottom of why these films hit us so hard. Sarah and Alex go back into the archives—most of the movies are at least a decade old—to wade through all the emotions of nostalgia, joy, and occasionally discomfort that titles like <em>Top Gun, High Fidelity, Steel Magnolias</em>, and <em>Amadeus</em> bring up. This is a kind and empathetic show, more about human nature than film history. </p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Poetry Unbound</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1994\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-3.fill.size_2000x1994.v1699836606.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-3.fill.size_800x798.v1699836606.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-3.fill.size_1400x1396.v1699836606.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-3.fill.size_2000x1994.v1699836606.png 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>Reading poetry boosts your retention and encourages self-reflection, and listening to it performed can make you feel like you’re snuggled up in a cocoon. Twice a week on On Being Studios’ <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1492928827\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Poetry Unbound</a></strong></em>, Pádraig Ó Tuama guides us through a single poem. His lulling Irish accent is basically ASMR, and if you failed poetry in high school, never fear—he spends a few minutes unpacking the poem. Featured poets run the gamut from Richard Blanco, to Yusef Komunyakaa, to Emily Dickinson, and each episode is about 15 minutes long. Let a few pile up, and settle in.</p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Drifting Off With Joe Pera</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1975\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-4.fill.size_2000x1975.v1699836606.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-4.fill.size_800x790.v1699836606.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-4.fill.size_1400x1383.v1699836606.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-4.fill.size_2000x1975.v1699836606.png 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>The stakes are low on <strong><em><a href=\"https://pod.link/1669125364\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Drifting Off With Joe Pera</a></em></strong>, a show that pairs comedian Joe Pera with guests to tell jokes and have relaxing conversations (set to lulling compositions from Ryan Dann) . You never know what you’re going to get, and it almost doesn’t matter, because Joe’s soft and gentle voice. with lower your stress levels no matter waht. The content isn’t laugh-out-loud hilarious, it’s a serving of deadpan humor delivered with Joe’s signature sincerity and earnestness. <strong><em>Drifting Off</em></strong> releases the first Sunday of every month, and it’s a great way to combat the Sunday Scaries.</p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>This Is Good For You</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-5.fill.size_745x750.v1699836606.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-5.fill.size_800x805.v1699836606.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-5.fill.size_1400x1409.v1699836606.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-5.fill.size_2000x2013.v1699836606.png 2000w\" width=\"745\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>On <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1549920677\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">This Is Good For You</a></strong></em>, poet Nichole Perkins celebrates things that make people feel good and things people do to make themselves happy, in hopes you’ll find something in your life that makes you happy too—and with zero impact on your income. Nichole’s lyrical way with words and soft voice ease you into a warm aural bath, sharing stories from people who love honky tonk, bird watching, reading romance novels, and more. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to feel bad about making time for your hobbies—on <strong><em>This Is Good For You</em></strong>, “guilty pleasureâ€ is a bad word. </p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>The Blindboy Podcast</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1988\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-6.fill.size_2000x1988.v1699836606.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-6.fill.size_800x795.v1699836606.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-6.fill.size_1400x1391.v1699836606.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-6.fill.size_2000x1988.v1699836606.png 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>Hosted by Blindboy, <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1300577518\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">The Blindboy Podcast</a></strong></em> is a mixture of short fiction, interviews, and comedy. Some of the conversations feel like intellectual deep dives into things everything from the link between heavy metal and futurism to matters of mental health, and some sound like pages ripped from Blindboy’s diary. He is thoughtful and funny, and will make you feel like a friend. He has gained notoriety for making prank calls to radio call-in shows, and his comedy hip-hop duo the Rubberbandits had a viral hit in 2010, and he wears a plastic bag on his head for anonymity, but the show is chiller than all that might imply—it feels like a private conversation with someone who understands the human experience. </p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>The Secrets Hotline</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1982\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-7.fill.size_2000x1982.v1699836606.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-7.fill.size_800x793.v1699836606.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-7.fill.size_1400x1387.v1699836606.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-7.fill.size_2000x1982.v1699836606.png 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>The funny thing about podcasts is that all of them feel pretty intimate, even if the hosts are screaming about sports scores or the latest girls trip on <em>The Real Housewives of Potomac</em>. But when the voices are telling secrets? It’s like you’re adrift at sea, being rocked by the waves. Nick van der Kolk started <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1507242265\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">The Secrets Hotline</a></strong></em> as a segment on his podcast <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/84389707\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Love and Radio</a></strong></em>; it was such a hit he spun it into its own feed. The podcast is a place for people to leave anonymous messages about addiction, masturbation, tricky childhoods, salacious mom snafus, and other scenarios you can’t even imagine. Like many of these spilled secrets, these voicemails are voyeuristic and affirming—whatever dark truth you’re harboring, you are not alone, and isn’t that a comforting thought?</p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Home Cooking</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-8.fill.size_738x750.v1699836606.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-8.fill.size_800x813.v1699836606.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-8.fill.size_1400x1422.v1699836606.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-8.fill.size_2000x2031.v1699836606.png 2000w\" width=\"738\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>What’s cozier than a home cooked meal? <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1503149669\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Home Cooking</a></strong></em> started as a mini-series to help people cook their way through the pandemic, but has continued somewhat sporadically, hoping to inspire people in the kitchen. Samin Nosrat (chef and author of the cookbook <em>Salt Fat Acid Heat</em>) and Hrishikesh Hirway (creator and host of the podcast <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/788236947\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Song Exploder</a></strong></em>) interview people like Jason Mantzoukas and Antoni Porowski about the meals they love, and help listeners deal with specific problems about family recipes and what to do with kohlrabi. <strong><em>Home Cooking</em></strong> contains everything that is good for your soul—food, humor, and personal anecdotes from the hosts, infectious laughter from Samin, and lots of food puns for Hrishikesh. </p><h2><strong><em>Night Call</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1958\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-9.fill.size_2000x1958.v1699836606.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-9.fill.size_800x783.v1699836606.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-9.fill.size_1400x1371.v1699836606.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-9.fill.size_2000x1958.v1699836606.png 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>Listening to <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1342254154\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Night Call</a></strong></em> feels like driving on a deserted road in the middle of the night and picking up a strange radio station. Hosts Molly Lambert, Tess Lynch, and Emily Yoshida talk pop culture, movies, and conspiracy theories. They’re three sharp friends who have fascinating takes on the things taking over the culture. Their chemistry is akin to what you might find at a sleepover with your best friends. They frequently integrate callers and listeners into the discussions, which makes the sleepover feel even bigger. (<strong><em>Night Call</em></strong> hasn’t had a new episode in years, but I find myself returning to old ones all the time.)</p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Remember Reading?</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1958\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-10.fill.size_2000x1958.v1699836606.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-10.fill.size_800x783.v1699836606.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-10.fill.size_1400x1370.v1699836606.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-10.fill.size_2000x1958.v1699836606.png 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1447897366\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Remember Reading?</a></strong></em>, from publisher HarperCollins, is a triumphant ode to the best books from our childhoods. If they have an episode about a book you loved when you were young, listen to it, and you will love that book even more. But if there’s an episode about a book you specifically did not love when you were young, listen anyway—I never managed to finish <em>The Secret Garden, </em>but <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-garden-ft-katherine-paterson-sara-pennypacker/id1447897366?i=1000472366292\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">this sweet conversation</a> between <em>Bridge to Terabithia</em> author Katherine Paterson and Sara Pennypacker (<em>Pax</em> and <em>Here in the Real World</em>) about hidden places and quiet prose providing comfort to shy kids made me want to pick it up and give it another try. </p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Deck the Halls (with Matrimony!)</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-11.fill.size_733x750.v1699836606.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-11.fill.size_800x818.v1699836606.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-11.fill.size_1400x1432.v1699836606.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-11.fill.size_2000x2045.v1699836606.png 2000w\" width=\"733\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>Watching holiday romantic comedies reminds me of being snuggled up during the winter months with homemade cookies and in comfy pajamas. Fiction podcast <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1187670279\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Deck the Halls (with Matrimony!)</a></strong></em> is a holiday movie for your ears, all about everything that goes down at the wedding business Regal Bride. The writing is fast-paced and witty; the production, sound design, and acting are top notch; and the charming characters will warm your heart, just like that cocoa you should be drinking alongside those cookies. It’s just so...cute. </p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Community Cat News</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-12.fill.size_732x750.v1699836606.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-12.fill.size_800x820.v1699836606.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-12.fill.size_1400x1434.v1699836606.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2GV6BS2T11EEJC1V2RG039/images-12.fill.size_2000x2049.v1699836606.png 2000w\" width=\"732\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>As I type this, my cat Monty Hermann lies next to me in a near catatonic state, soaking up the sun flooding into my apartment. He recommends <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1572181746\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Community Cat News</a></strong></em>, a show reporting local news from a feline perspective, covering all the news that’s fit to print...for cats, from humans unexpectedly opening the fridge to suspicious squirrel behavior in the neighborhood. <strong><em>Community Cat News</em></strong> is fun for thoe cat lovers who are always wondering what’s going on in the heads of their furry friends. (Monty just smacked me. He says this show is serious stuff, hard-hitting news. I’ll let you decide.) </p>\n</article>\n\n</section>\n\n</section>', 'In today’s fast-paced world, as glaring screens and blaring social media notification demand our attention, the allure of a cozy podcast offers a soothing respite. 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(578, 'Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, November 12, 2023', '<section>\n<section data-ga-module=\"content-body\">\n\n<img alt=\"Connections art\" height=\"702\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H7EAXSXR2CK98QPGG06DT/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1699835504.jpg\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H7EAXSXR2CK98QPGG06DT/hero-image.fill.size_400x225.v1699835504.jpg 400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H7EAXSXR2CK98QPGG06DT/hero-image.fill.size_800x450.v1699835504.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H7EAXSXR2CK98QPGG06DT/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1699835504.jpg 1600w\" width=\"1248\"></img>\n<p><span>Credit: Ian Moore</span>\n</p>\n<article data-autopogo=\"\">\n<hr></hr>\n<p>There’s a lot of tricky stuff here today, but don’t worry, I’ll COACH you through it. If you’re looking for the <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Connections</a> answer for Sunday, November 12, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together. <strong>Beware, there are spoilers below for November 12, NYT Connections #154! </strong>Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Connections game.<br></br></p><p>If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day, <a href=\"/entertainment/connections\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"open in a new window\">bookmark this page</a>. You can also find our past hints there as well, in case you want to know what you missed in a previous puzzle.</p><p>Below, I’ll give you some oblique hints at today’s Connections answers. And farther down the page, I’ll reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need!</p><div>\n<p><img alt=\"NYT Connections board for November 12, 2023: FORD, AUTO, SCOUT, POST, BMW, GRANT, SUB, SUBARU, COACH, JAGUAR, SEMI, GM, HONDA, WILSON, PLAYER, LINCOLN.\" height=\"1133\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H7EAXSXR2CK98QPGG06DT/images-1.fill.size_2000x1133.v1699835504.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H7EAXSXR2CK98QPGG06DT/images-1.fill.size_800x453.v1699835504.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H7EAXSXR2CK98QPGG06DT/images-1.fill.size_1400x793.v1699835504.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2H7EAXSXR2CK98QPGG06DT/images-1.fill.size_2000x1133.v1699835504.png 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Connections/NYT</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<hr></hr><h2>Does today’s Connections game require any special knowledge?</h2><p>There are some proper names, brand names, and sports terms that most of us will recognize; nothing too niche.</p><h2>Hints for the themes in today’s Connections puzzle</h2><p>Here are some spoiler-free hints for the groupings in today’s Connections:</p><ul><li><p>Yellow category - People in charge.</p></li><li><p>Green category - People on (or off) the field.</p></li><li><p>Blue category - A driving force.</p></li><li><p>Purple category - First things first.</p></li></ul><h2>Does today’s Connections game involve any wordplay?</h2><p>No fill-in-the-blanks, and no groupings based on spelling or pronunciation. There’s one category that relates to words in a sort of meta way. </p><p>Ready to hear the answers? Keep scrolling if you want a little more help.</p><hr></hr><h2>BEWARE: Spoilers follow for today’s Connections puzzle!</h2><p>We’re about to give away some of the answers. Scroll slowly if you don’t want the whole thing spoiled. (The full solution is a bit further down.)</p><h3>What are the ambiguous words in today’s Connections?</h3><ul><li><p>LINCOLN is a president, and also a town car. Choose wisely. (Something similar could be said of FORD.) </p></li><li><p>GM can be a car company, or the General Manager of a baseball or football team. </p></li><li><p>A JAGUAR can be a car or a cat, but you may notice there are no other cats on the board today. </p></li><li><p>An AUTO can be a car, and a SEMI can be a truck, but that’s not what either of those words mean today. </p></li></ul>\n\n<p><strong>What are the categories in today’s Connections?</strong></p><ul><li><p>Yellow: PRESIDENTS</p></li><li><p>Green: SPORTS PROFESSIONALS</p></li><li><p>Blue: CAR COMPANIES</p></li><li><p>Purple: COMMON PREFIXES</p></li></ul><h2>DOUBLE BEWARE: THE SOLUTION IS BELOW</h2><p>Ready to learn the answers to today’s Connections puzzle? I give them all away below.</p><h3>What are the yellow words in today’s Connections?</h3><p>The yellow grouping is considered to be the most straightforward. The theme for today’s yellow group is PRESIDENTS and the words are: FORD, GRANT, LINCOLN, WILSON.</p><h3>What are the green words in today’s Connections?</h3><p>The green grouping is supposed to be the second-easiest. The theme for today’s green category is SPORTS PROFESSIONALS and the words are: COACH, GM, PLAYER, SCOUT.</p><h3>What are the blue words in today’s Connections?</h3><p>The blue grouping is the second-hardest. The theme for today’s blue category is CAR COMPANIES and the words are: BMW, HONDA, JAGUAR, SUBARU.</p><h3>What are the purple words in today’s Connections?</h3><p>The purple grouping is considered to be the hardest. The theme for today’s purple category is COMMON PREFIXES and the words are: AUTO, POST, SEMI, SUB.</p><h2>How I solved today’s Connections</h2><p>Some of the car names can only be a car, but others have more possibilities. GM, for example, can be a general manager; I put that together with PLAYER, COACH, and SCOUT after considering and then dismissing SUB. 🟩</p><p>BMW, SUBARU, and HONDA can only be cars. So what goes with them—JAGUAR or LINCOLN? I notice other presidents on the board, so I leave LINCOLN out. 🟦</p><p>GRANT, WILSON, FORD, and LINCOLN are our presidents. 🟨</p><p>Finally we have SUB, AUTO, SEMI, and POST, all prefixes that can apply to...I don’t know, machine guns? I’m stuck on this one so I hit submit. The theme was disappointingly vague: just prefixes. Okay. 🟪</p><pre>Connections \nPuzzle #154\n🟩🟩🟩🟩\n🟦🟦🟦🟦\n🟨🟨🟨🟨\n🟪🟪🟪🟪</pre>\n<h2>How to play Connections</h2><p>I have a full <a href=\"/how-to-play-connections-1850534478?rev=1693236802678\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"open in a new window\">guide to playing Connections</a>, but here’s a refresher on the rules:</p><p>First, find the Connections game either <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">on the New York Times website</a> or in their <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/apps\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Crossword app</a>. You’ll see a game board with 16 tiles, each with one word or phrase. Your job is to select a group of four tiles that have something in common. Often they are all the same type of thing (for example: RAIN, SLEET, HAIL, and SNOW are all types of wet weather) but sometimes there is wordplay involved (for example, BUCKET, GUEST, TOP TEN, and WISH are all types of <em>lists</em>: bucket list, guest list, and so on).</p><p>Select four items and hit the Submit button. If you guessed correctly, the category and color will be revealed. (Yellow is easiest, followed by green, then blue, then purple.) If your guess was incorrect, you’ll get a chance to try again.</p><p>You win when you’ve correctly identified all four groups. But if you make four mistakes before you finish, the game ends and the answers are revealed.</p><h2>How to win Connections</h2><p>The most important thing to know to win Connections is that the groupings are designed to be tricky. Expect to see overlapping groups. For example, one puzzle seemed to include six breakfast foods: BACON, EGG, PANCAKE, OMELET, WAFFLE, and CEREAL. But BACON turned out to be part of a group of <a href=\"https://www.francis-bacon.com/paintings\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">painters</a> along with CLOSE, MUNCH, and WHISTLER, and EGG was in a group of things that come by the dozen (along with JUROR, ROSE, and MONTH). So don’t hit “submitâ€ until you’ve confirmed that your group of four contains <em>only</em> those four things.</p><p>If you’re stuck, another strategy is to look at the words that seem to have <em>no</em> connection to the others. If all that comes to mind when you see WHISTLER is the painting nicknamed <a href=\"https://philamuseum.org/calendar/exhibition/the-artists-mother-whistler-philadelphia\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">“Whistler’s Mother,â€</a> you might be on to something. When I solved that one, I ended up googling whether there was a painter named Close, because Close didn’t fit any of the obvious themes, either.</p><p>Another way to win when you’re stuck is, obviously, to read a few helpful hints–which is why we share these pointers every day. Check back tomorrow for the next puzzle!</p>\n</article>\n\n</section>\n\n</section>', 'There’s a lot of tricky stuff here today, but don’t worry, I’ll COACH you through it. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, November 12, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four catego…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/50b7cc3f704a95384409b8fe084fa264.jpg', '169', NULL, NULL, '73', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-13', '728', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL);
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(579, 'The Scariest Horror Podcasts to Listen This Halloween', '<div id=\"main\">\n<section aria-label=\"Content Header\" data-ga-module=\"content-header\" role=\"region\">\n<div>\n\n\n<p>Podcasts about haunted houses, close encounters with serial killers, and other things that go bump in the night.</p>\n</div>\n</section>\n<section>\n<section data-ga-module=\"content-body\">\n\n<img alt=\"Radio Rental podcast logo: Someone with a retail uniform but wearing a Jason hockey mask, with the image filled with analogue video artifacts\" height=\"702\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1699835617.jpg\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/hero-image.fill.size_400x225.v1699835617.jpg 400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/hero-image.fill.size_800x450.v1699835617.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1699835617.jpg 1600w\" width=\"1248\"></img>\n<p><span>Credit: Radio Rental podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n<article data-autopogo=\"\">\n<hr></hr>\n<p>Whether or not you love hearing spooky stories all year round,October is inarguably the best time of year to indulge. If you’re looking for a podcast that will scare you silly, here’s a terrifyingly good roundup of prospects—some based on true stories, some thankfully not, some funny, some safe for kids, and all perfect for getting you into the spooky season mindset. (Just don’t come crying to me when you can’t fall asleep after listening to an episode...)<br></br></p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Grimm, Grimmer. Grimmest</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-1.fill.size_736x750.v1699835617.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-1.fill.size_800x815.v1699835617.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-1.fill.size_1400x1426.v1699835617.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-1.fill.size_2000x2037.v1699835617.png 2000w\" width=\"736\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<div><p>On <strong><em><a href=\"https://pod.link/1436651521\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest</a></em></strong>, Adam Gidwitz shares non-Disneyfied fairy tales (I’m talking about the dark and scary ones from the Brothers Grimm, who never left out a single gory detail) to real kids and we get to hear their reactions. The stories are told with actors and beautiful, immersive audio, but the thing that makes this podcast pop is hearing about how the kids relate to the stories—what they would do if they were to stumble upon an abandoned cabin in the woods, what makes them afraid, how do they feel and what they do when they’re scared? This show has spooky vibes, but also cozy and adorable vibes. </p><p><strong>Spook level:</strong> 0</p></div><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Hip Hop Horror Stories</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-2.fill.size_745x750.v1699835617.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-2.fill.size_800x805.v1699835617.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-2.fill.size_1400x1408.v1699835617.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-2.fill.size_2000x2012.v1699835617.png 2000w\" width=\"745\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>On <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1708988449\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Hip Hop Horror Stories</a></strong>,</em> rapper Belly gets other hip-hop artists to share something we don’t always hear them talk about—paranormal encounters, hauntings, demonic possession, ghosts, and more things that have terrified them. Featuring French Montana, Iann Dior, Ty Dolla $ign, Dreezy, Riowdy Rebel, Smiiley and many more. The sound design is immersive and includes original music. It’s like if ghost stories were rap tracks. </p><p><strong>Spook level:</strong> 6</p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Let’s Make a Horror</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-3.fill.size_736x750.v1699835617.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-3.fill.size_800x815.v1699835617.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-3.fill.size_1400x1426.v1699835617.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-3.fill.size_2000x2037.v1699835617.png 2000w\" width=\"736\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>On the <em>Let’s Make</em>… series, Ryan Beil, Maddy Kelly and Mark Chavez spend entire seasons writing screenplays for a film, interviewing other directors, writers, and experts in the genre along the way. Season one was all about writing a sci-fi screenplay, season two was all about writing a rom-com screenplay, and the newest season, <strong><em><a href=\"https://pod.link/1610610359\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Let’s Make a Horror</a></em></strong>, is all about writing a horror screenplay. Just like the previous seasons, they’re talking to film- and spook-makers to figure out what goes into a good horror film, but this time, they’re actually going to film it. Another twist: they don’t know anything about horror, and some of them (Maddy) don’t even like it. They kick things off by talking to the director of <em>The Blair Witch Project,</em> Eduardo Sánchez and trying to pinpoint what makes them scared. (Some things on the list…horses, “being alone in a field and someone comes running,â€ kidnappings, and being buried alive.)</p><p><strong>Spook level: 3</strong></p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Morrison Mysteries</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1969\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-4.fill.size_2000x1969.v1699835619.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-4.fill.size_800x788.v1699835619.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-4.fill.size_1400x1378.v1699835619.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-4.fill.size_2000x1969.v1699835619.png 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>Keith Morrison’s voice is famous for voicing stories on Dateline NBC, and podcasts like<em> <strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1627526461\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">The Seduction</a></strong></em> and<em> <strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1652973017\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Murders and Magnolias</a></strong> </em>(a personal favorite.) People love these stories because there are more true-crime fanatics than there are stars in the sky, it seems, but also for Morrison’s voice, which is deep, calm, and has a distinctive cadence. (Every holiday season, Dateline drops an episode of Morrison reading ‘<em>Twas the Night Before Christmas</em>… for good reason). On his latest project, <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1711415265\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Morrison Mysteries</a></strong>,</em> Morrison is narrating classic fiction, beginning with Washington Irving’s 1820 short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. </p><p><strong>Spook level:</strong> 1</p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Eerie</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-5.fill.size_748x750.v1699835619.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-5.fill.size_800x802.v1699835619.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-5.fill.size_1400x1404.v1699835619.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-5.fill.size_2000x2006.v1699835619.png 2000w\" width=\"748\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https://pod.link/1687651052\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Never Told</a></em></strong> is a show that passes different writers the mic to share strange, surprising, secret, or shameful stories they’ve never heard before. Never Told’s spinoff show <strong><em><a href=\"https://pod.link/1707870813\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Eerie</a></em></strong> is an 8-episode anthology series of original horror stories, presented by a different writer every time. Listening it is like pulling out a random book in a spooky, web-covered (possibly hidden) bookshelf—you don’t know what you’re going to get. (The first one was about a researcher alone in the arctic…but <em>what happened to her crew?</em>) The <em>Eerie</em> team is trying really hard to scare you. (And we think they will.) </p><p><strong>Spook level: </strong>8</p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Nightlight</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1976\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-6.fill.size_2000x1976.v1699835619.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-6.fill.size_800x790.v1699835619.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-6.fill.size_1400x1383.v1699835619.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-6.fill.size_2000x1976.v1699835619.png 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https://pod.link/1399377895\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Nightlight</a></em></strong> is a World Fantasy and IGNYTE-award winning horror anthology fiction podcast featuring creepy stories, beautifully produced and written and performed by Black writers and performers. It doesn’t matter what kind of horror you’re into—cults, monsters, zombie country singers—you’ll find something to freak you out. These stories do not hold back when it comes to grisly details and spine-tingling plots. Getting to hear from so many authors (and interviews with them) will help you discover new writers, and teach you about traditions and folklore from the African diaspora, too. Horror can often feel so white, and <em>Nightlight</em> is what happens when you pass the mic to POC. Listen with the nightlight on.</p><p><strong>Spook level:</strong> 7</p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Undertow</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-7.fill.size_741x750.v1699835619.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-7.fill.size_800x810.v1699835619.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-7.fill.size_1400x1417.v1699835619.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-7.fill.size_2000x2025.v1699835619.png 2000w\" width=\"741\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https://pod.link/1605246301\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Undertow</a></em></strong> is an ongoing supernatural horror series and its new season <em>Undertow: The Sisters</em> includes Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum, witches, cults, the Gospel of Thomas, family tragedy, a hospital for the criminally insane, and a very, very strange skeleton. It all centers around the Mütter’s curator Frankie Bradshaw, who gets a weird skeleton and a box of reel-to-reel tapes from the 1960s in the mail, which throws her into an investigation that takes her into the world of the occult, ties her to a family from the past, and forces to confront the skeletons hanging in her own closet. The writing, sound design, acting, and the atmosphere are all tops. </p><p><strong>Spook level: </strong>4</p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Uncanny</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Podcast logo screenshot\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-8.fill.size_2000x2000.v1699835619.jpg\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-8.fill.size_800x800.v1699835619.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-8.fill.size_1400x1400.v1699835619.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-8.fill.size_2000x2000.v1699835619.jpg 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<div><p>On <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1589938734/episode/c94ac45a232f672b20ce85aa123d32de\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Uncanny</a></strong>,</em> Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters with the people who encountered them. While he listens, his mind is open to everything he hears, as well as skepticism. He talks to scientists and experts of all sorts (sleep paralysis, building construction, the mechanics of toilet flushing and more!) to see if there is any explanation for these seemingly unexplainable events.</p><p><strong>Spook level:</strong> 8</p></div><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Ghosted!</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1976\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-9.fill.size_2000x1976.v1699835619.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-9.fill.size_800x790.v1699835619.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-9.fill.size_1400x1383.v1699835619.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-9.fill.size_2000x1976.v1699835619.png 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<div><p>On <strong><em><a href=\"https://pod.link/1450864418\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Ghosted!</a>,</em></strong> comedian Roz Hernandez brings on celebrity guests, paranormal pros (and maybe a few ghosts) for a lively show about ghost stories, psychic experiences, and other things that will make your skin crawl. (One segment, “EVPs or EV Puhleasssee??â€ investigates Electronic Voice Phenomena.) It’s a perfect blend of comedy an spooky—safe for scaredy-cats who want to get in the spooky season spirit without losing sleep. Roz is a relatable storyteller who will feel like your friend. That friend at the sleepover who wants to tell ghost stories but also can’t stop cracking jokes. </p><p><strong>Spook level:</strong> 3</p></div><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Radio Rental</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-10.fill.size_745x750.v1699835619.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-10.fill.size_800x805.v1699835619.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-10.fill.size_1400x1408.v1699835619.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-10.fill.size_2000x2012.v1699835619.png 2000w\" width=\"745\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<div><p><em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1483289230\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Radio Rental</a></strong> </em>places you in a fictional 1980s movie rental store (think: a haunted Blockbuster) run by eccentric host Terry Carnation (voiced by <em>The Office</em>’s Rainn Wilson) and his cat Malachi. Terry is the scary story DJ spinning real-life tales that range from the spine-tingling to the bizarre, shared straight from the source. Produced in a documentary-esque style, the show collects stories of close encounters with serial killers and unexplainable brushes with the other side that will make you question your ordinary, every-day interactions, and remind you that something worth fearing could be lurking around every corner. It’s back for a brand new season and the first episode <em>will </em>make you afraid of the dark. </p><p><strong>Spook level:</strong> 9</p></div><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Rattled &amp; Shook</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-11.fill.size_732x750.v1699835619.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-11.fill.size_800x820.v1699835619.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-11.fill.size_1400x1434.v1699835619.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-11.fill.size_2000x2049.v1699835619.png 2000w\" width=\"732\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https://pod.link/1696131929\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Rattled &amp; Shook</a></em></strong> is like a variety show-version of <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1483289230\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Radio Rental</a></strong> </em>(it’s “<em>Radio Rental</em>’s annoying little step-sisterâ€) with a scary storytelling time, horror-themed games, special guests, and more. Hosts Aprile Ruha and Meredith Stedman collect spooky stories read to you by the people who experienced them, and keep things casual and light. It’s like <em>Radio Rental</em> with some fun stuff mixed in (including the added bonus of a friendship-y vibe that makes you want to pull up a chair and hang out).</p><p><br></br><strong>Spook level:</strong> 8</p><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Re: Dracula</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"1982\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-12.fill.size_2000x1982.v1699835619.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-12.fill.size_800x793.v1699835619.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-12.fill.size_1400x1387.v1699835619.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-12.fill.size_2000x1982.v1699835619.png 2000w\" width=\"2000\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<div><p>Bram Stoker’s<em> Dracula</em> is an epistolary novel, and every chapter/letter includes a date. The podcast <strong><em><a href=\"https://pod.link/1679833472\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Re: Dracula</a></em></strong> publishes an episode every time there’s a new entry, to coincide with the date in the story. Some entries are brief, while some are long and intense. The acting and sound design will have you on the edge of your seat. <em>Re: Dracula </em>debuted at #2 on the fiction podcast charts, has seen over a million downloads, and won Best Audio Drama at Beyond the Curve International Film Festival and Best New Media at Magma Film Fest. </p><p><strong>Spook level: </strong>6</p></div><hr></hr><h2><strong><em>Ghosts in the Burbs</em></strong></h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"Lifehacker Image\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" src=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-13.fill.size_748x750.v1699835619.png\" srcset=\"https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-13.fill.size_800x802.v1699835619.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-13.fill.size_1400x1404.v1699835619.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HD78CGXK7TDYP4V9K8QY2/images-13.fill.size_2000x2006.v1699835619.png 2000w\" width=\"748\"></img>\n</p>\n<p><span></span>\n<span>Credit: Podcast logo</span>\n</p>\n</div>\n<p>Liz Sower was a fan of all things spooky, and when she moved to the suburbs she noticed a darkness beneath its shiny facade, which she explores in her fictional storytelling podcast <em><strong><a href=\"https://pod.link/1097650785\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Ghosts in the Burbs</a></strong>,</em> a podcast (and<a href=\"https://ghostsintheburbs.wordpress.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"> blog</a>) about the people of Wellesley, Massachusetts and the ghosts (and monsters) who haunt them. People love it for Liz’ imaginative storytelling (she was a librarian, which is also how she taught herself to podcast) and attention to detail. She once told me her favorite episodes were “<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/27-lindsay/id1097650785?i=1000392913110\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">The Mimic</a>â€ and “<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/34-third-times-a-charm/id1097650785?i=1000411109681\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Third Time’s a Charm</a>.â€ So start there. </p><p><strong>Spook level: </strong>5</p>\n</article>\n\n</section>\n\n</section>\n\n</div>', 'Whether or not you love hearing spooky stories all year round,October is inarguably the best time of year to indulge. 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(580, 'Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal approved by UK regulators', '<div><p>Microsoft’s <a href=\"/2022/1/18/22889258/microsoft-activision-blizzard-xbox-acquisition-call-of-duty-overwatch\">$68.7 billion deal</a> to acquire Activision Blizzard has been approved by UK regulators. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded that the deal can proceed after Microsoft recently <a href=\"/2023/8/22/23828302/microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition-ubisoft-cloud-gaming-rights-uk-cma\">restructured the deal</a> to transfer cloud gaming rights for current and new Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft. The decision clears the way for the deal to close now that the UK regulator has given the green light.</p><p>“The CMA has decided to give Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) consent to acquire Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Activision) (the Parties) excluding Activision’s cloud streaming rights outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) (the Merger) subject to the condition that the sale of Activision’s cloud streaming rights completes prior to completion of the Merger,â€ <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/microsoft-slash-activision-blizzard-ex-cloud-streaming-rights-merger-inquiry\">reads a statement from the CMA</a>.</p><p>The CMA describes Microsoft’s concession as a “gamechanger that will promote competitionâ€ in the growing cloud gaming market. “With the sale of Activision’s cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft, we’ve made sure Microsoft can’t have a stranglehold over this important and rapidly developing market,â€ says Sarah Cardell, CEO of the CMA. “As cloud gaming grows, this intervention will ensure people get more competitive prices, better services and more choice. We are the only competition agency globally to have delivered this outcome.â€</p><p>Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith says the company welcomes the CMA’s decision. “We have now crossed the final regulatory hurdle to close this acquisition, which we believe will benefit players and the gaming industry worldwide,â€ says Smith in a message on X (formerly Twitter). </p><p>We’re now awaiting news from Microsoft about the finalization of the acquisition. <a href=\"/2023/10/6/23905946/microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal-finalization-timing-cma\"><em>The Verge</em> reported</a> last week that Microsoft was getting ready to close its Activision Blizzard deal today, Friday October 13th. </p><p>Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick <a href=\"https://newsroom.activisionblizzard.com/p/uk-cma-microsoft-activision-blizzard-final\">emailed all employees today</a> announcing the news. “We now have all regulatory approvals necessary to close and we look forward to bringing joy and connection to even more players around the world,â€ said Kotick. “We’re excited for our next chapter together with Microsoft and the endless possibilities it creates for you and for our players.â€</p><p>The CMA’s decision comes months after the regulator initially moved to <a href=\"/2023/4/26/23689252/microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition-blocked-uk-cma\">block Microsoft’s deal</a> in April over cloud gaming concerns. Microsoft appealed that decision with the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), but both parties <a href=\"/2023/7/11/23791149/microsoft-activision-blizzard-uk-regulators-cma-appeal\">put that process on hold</a> in July to make way for Microsoft’s restructured deal that was designed to address the concerns. After successful discussions with the CMA, Microsoft and Activision Blizzard agreed to <a href=\"/2023/7/19/23797238/microsoft-activision-blizzard-merger-agreement-extension\">extend their merger agreement</a> deadline to October 18th.</p><p>The Xbox maker originally announced the deal in January 2022, and has faced close scrutiny from regulators ever since — including an <a href=\"/23768244/ftc-microsoft-activision-blizzard-case-news-announcements\"><em>FTC v. Microsoft </em>case</a> that revealed <a href=\"/2023/9/19/23880165/xbox-leak-ftc-documents-new-xbox-series-x-controller-next-gen\">plenty of Xbox secrets</a>. The Federal Trade Commission is still <a href=\"/2023/7/12/23791274/ftc-microsoft-activision-blizzard-appeal\">appealing its failure</a> to secure a preliminary injunction to block Microsoft’s deal, with a decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals due in December.</p><div><div><div><div aria-label=\"Zoom\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure><div><p><span><img alt=\"The Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld is shown running Fortnite over the cloud.\" data-nimg=\"fill\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"></img></span></p></div></figure></div></div><div><figcaption><em>Cloud gaming is a growing market for Microsoft and others.</em></figcaption> <p><cite>Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge</cite></p></div></div></div><p>As the FTC doesn’t have a preliminary injunction in place, Microsoft is now clear to close its proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition ahead of the deal deadline. The closure will bring to an end a 20-month process of regulatory approvals and battles, and comes months after EU regulators approved the deal thanks to additional concessions from Microsoft.</p><p>Microsoft’s obligations to the European Commission will allow consumers in EU countries to stream via “any cloud game streaming services of their choiceâ€ all current and future Activision Blizzard PC and console games that they have a license for. </p><p>Microsoft has made <a href=\"/2023/2/21/23608634/microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal-nintendo-nvidia-partners\">several cloud gaming deals</a> to license Activision Blizzard content, and the company’s restructured deal means it won’t control the cloud gaming rights to Activision Blizzard outside of EU markets. 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