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Instead of keeping you awake, your phone might actually help you sleep.

Trouble Sleeping? Your iPhone Has a White Noise Feature You Probably Didn’t Know About

Instead of staying up doom-scrolling, let your smartphone lull you to sleep.

Jake Rossen

Nope, it’s not the countertop.

Science Has Figured Out the Most Germ-Ridden Spot in Your Kitchen, and It’s Going to Gross You Out

Sinks and countertops get all the bad press, but the most bacteria are actually lurking somewhere else.

Jake Rossen

Flight delayed or canceled? Here's what to do.

12 Things To Do When Your Flight's Canceled or Delayed

The next time you're stranded at an airport because of a flight delay or cancellation, follow these expert tips—and have a better chance at maintaining your sanity.

Lucas Reilly



You should always keep an ice scraper in your car during winter.

The Right Way to Use an Ice Scraper on Your Car

This winter, take advantage of a feature on your ice scraper you may be ignoring.

Michele Debczak


San Francisco's got the jobs.

America’s 50 Best Cities for Jobs in 2023

On the hunt for job opportunities? Head to Columbia—in South Carolina or Maryland.

Ellen Gutoskey


Fries fit for royalty.

Here’s How to Get Free Burger King Fries Every Week

Burger King’s Royal Perks program, which is free to join, promises its members lots of free French fries.

Ellen Gutoskey


Before reaching for the tweezers, try these less painful methods for removing a splinter.

6 Simple and Painless Ways to Remove a Splinter

From baking soda to plain water, these old-timey remedies will get that splinter out fast.

Jason Serafino
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