31 Spooky Movies to Watch Throughout October

What’s that scratching noise, you ask? I’m sure it’s nothing. And don’t worry about the howlingthe wolves can’t get us in here. It’s dizzying and disturbing, but hypnotically beautiful in ways that only late-era silent films could be. The wife who’s now a carefully preserved body in the basement. Among the movie’s other visual treats, you’re unlikely to ever forget the mildly homoerotic skin-flaying scene. Stephen can no longer play the piano, but he can absolutely kill people with expertly aimed knives....

September 27, 2024 · 2 min · 340 words · Nicole Rasmussen

Don’t Let These Myths Scare You Away From a Flu Shot

But thats not the impression you might get if you listen to the rumor mill, online or otherwise. Flu shot myths abound, and its time to put the four biggest ones to rest. (There were multiple studies done, whichthe CDC collected in a report here.) So why are flu shots not always effective? (Thats what happened in 2014, when the shot was only 23% effective.) Some people dont respond well to the vaccine....

September 27, 2024 · 2 min · 326 words · William Powell

How to Incorporate the 'Whimsigoth' Aesthetic Into Your Decor

Use jewel tones Darker jewel tones will help keep your decor firmly in the whimsigoth camp. Stack patterns Add complementary patterns that can work together. you’ve got the option to also add apatterned throw blanketor atable runnerto layer in some pattern. Whimisgoth is a maximalist style, so feel free to go a little overboard on this one. Keep your lighting soft Lighting is key to creating your cozy space. A curvy,Victorian-stylelamp with asoft white bulbcan help you create the right ambiance....

September 27, 2024 · 1 min · 132 words · Kathy Gomez

The Best RSS Reader Apps for iPhone and Mac

An indie app likeGoodLinkshelps you research better, and an app likeAlmighty will make you a Mac God. My favorite, though, are RSS reader apps. It provides a fast and sleek RSS reader that’s actually a delight to read. The minimalist app puts the reading experience first, and I like that a lot. Now, the app has been split into two. The newReeder appis now more of a social reader. Reeder also has quite an interesting take on shared feeds....

September 27, 2024 · 2 min · 349 words · Antonio Miller

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 27, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Qualities of something you care a great deal about. Blue category - Stuff that might happen to sports players, both real and digital....

September 27, 2024 · 2 min · 396 words · David Miller

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 27, 2024

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

September 27, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Steven Zavala

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 27, 2024

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for September 27, 2024 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

September 27, 2024 · 3 min · 464 words · Matthew Patrick

Why You Should Incorporate Smaller Races Into Your Marathon Training

I love running, but I do not love racing. And yet, I’m addicted to crossing that finish line after 26.2 miles. Smaller races provide invaluable opportunities to practice your race-day routine. By the time your goal race arrives, you’ll have a tried-and-true routine that feels like second nature. Here’s how to maximize the benefits of racing during your training cycle. You’ll learn to manage pre-race jitters, pace yourself effectively, and push through discomfort....

September 27, 2024 · 2 min · 274 words · Paula Huang

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Blink Security Cameras

It sounds obvious, but the best time to get security cameras isbeforeyour home gets broken into. The Sync Module gives you local storage for your videos with a USB stick. TheBlink subscription planstarts at $3 monthly for one machine and up to $10 for multiple devices. You canlearn more about the subscription options here. This is the best bundle you could get to get started with security cameras from scratch.

September 26, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Lawrence Perry

Nine Mistakes Basically Everyone Makes When Recycling

Recycling is a nightmare. This is known as “wishcycling,” and it’s a bad idea. But don’t blame yourself for not understanding what to recycle; it’s not easy. The complexity of plastic recycling Plastic recycling is maddeningly complicated. The triangle label that you might assume indicates “this item is recyclable” doesn’t actually mean that. The number inside the triangle doesn’t tell you whether it’s recyclable, either. Some plastic, like #6polystyrenecan be recycled, but generally isn’t because it’s not economically feasible....

September 26, 2024 · 2 min · 314 words · Anthony Mccall

The Safest Places to Be During a Hurricane

A depressing byproduct of global climate change is moreand more powerful hurricanes. But it’s possible for you to keep yourself safer if you follow a few simple steps. Where are the safest places to be during a hurricane? Hurricanes are not entirely predictable, but theyre slow enough that evacuation is usually possible. Dont be prideful; track storms while theyre far away and get out of Dodge if youre in danger....

September 26, 2024 · 4 min · 675 words · Michele Ward

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 26, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Theres more and more. Blue category - Ill get the next round. What does everyone want? Purple category - A fill-in-the-blank, with a word meaning thin thread....

September 26, 2024 · 2 min · 389 words · Taylor Bonilla

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 26, 2024

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

September 26, 2024 · 2 min · 214 words · Steven Andrews