Five Ways to Make the Treadmill Less Boring (Plus Five Workouts to Try)

Ive never been a treadmill person, but something changed on a recent vacation. I wanted to get a few miles in every morning, but there was no convenient running route available. Also, it was 90 degrees out. I came back the next day, and the next. Im as shocked as anyone to say this, but I kind of love the treadmill now. On a treadmill, you dont have to worry about sunscreen,sun shirts, or sunburn....

July 24, 2024 · 4 min · 697 words · Holly Giles

Sharing a Computer Can Suck Less

Me and my four siblings all had our own accounts, indicated by user names and clip art graphics. Then, when my sibling needed the gear, they logged into their account where their stuff was. It worked then and it can still work now. And yet most peoplemyself includedforget that this feature even still exists. I pointed out they could have created separate user accountsthe thought hadn’t occurred to them. A big part of this is that, at this point, most people have their own computers....

July 24, 2024 · 2 min · 327 words · Gabriella Ruiz

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, July 24, 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 - Meaty menu options, perhaps if youre avoiding red meat. Blue category - Aww, theyre so cute. Purple category - When youre crammed in like sardines, but youve got somewhere to be....

July 24, 2024 · 2 min · 368 words · James Morris

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, July 24, 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! Hint for the theme words in todays Strands puzzle These are all components of the moviegoing experience. BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle!...

July 24, 2024 · 2 min · 230 words · Steven Wolf

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, July 24, 2024

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for July 24, 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....

July 24, 2024 · 3 min · 449 words · Heidi Murray

Where to File a Federal Complaint If Your Airline Refuses to Give You a Refund

Airlines were hit hard bythe CrowdStrike outagelast week, which initially resulted in thousands of cancelled flights and many more delays. Unfortunately, Delta passengers are still grappling with travel disruptionsso much so that theDepartment of Transportation has stepped into investigate whether consumers' rights are being upheld. If you’ve been affected by recent disruptions, you may be eligible for a hassle-free refund from your airline. In April 2024, the DOTfinalized a new rulerequiring airlines to automatically refund passengers in certain instances of flight delays, cancellations, and checked bag issues....

July 24, 2024 · 3 min · 471 words · Brian Holmes

11 Annual Blooms That Can Reseed Themselves

By definition, perennial flowers come back on their own, year after year. Annual flowers usually dont, and last only for a season. Except some annual flowers can, under the right conditions, reseed themselves each year. Which flowers will self-sow is highly dependent on your planting zone and planting conditions. Amaranth If you plantamaranthonce, it lives in your garden forever. Asters There are many kinds ofasters, and there may even be native asters to your area....

July 23, 2024 · 2 min · 229 words · Shawn Wells

A Guide to Understanding All Those Kamala Harris Memes

You think you just fell out of the coconut tree? Buddy, do I have news for you. Here’s what it’s crucial that you know to understand what the young people are talking about. First, post-irony is in. Or maybe even meta-irony. Takethis thread of Kamala fancams(that is, fan-made video edits idolizing and romanticizing Harris). The sincerity behinda “Kamalafied” club remixis pretty unclear. What’s up with asking “You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?...

July 23, 2024 · 2 min · 318 words · David Cook

Answers to All Your Awkward Questions About the Gym Sauna

Amazing newsyouve just joined a new gym, and it has a sauna! Or maybe youve been walking past it for months, never sure exactly how youre supposed to use it. Do you gotta wear clothes? Are you supposed to do it before or after your workout? Can you bring your phone with you? What are the benefits of using a sauna? Wondering why people are in the sauna in the first place?...

July 23, 2024 · 4 min · 650 words · Eileen Horton

The Best Oven Mitts (and Why They're Not Towels)

God, why are you such an amateur? Maybe not that last part, but it sure feels like thats the sentiment sometimes. While its true insomekitchens, towels as mitts are not used across the board. When it comes to handling hot metal, oven mitts are the best thing to use. (Usually it was because all the mitts were missing for some reason.) Besides comfort, this is due to one critical reason: Towels can be dangerous....

July 23, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Autumn Carr

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, July 23, 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 - People inA Quiet Placeshould avoid making these. Blue category - Attention, like! Purple category - Iconic cartoons, but theyre missing a piece....

July 23, 2024 · 3 min · 472 words · Jason Sharp

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, July 23, 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?...

July 23, 2024 · 2 min · 248 words · Kristy Yang

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, July 23, 2024

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for July 23, 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....

July 23, 2024 · 3 min · 493 words · Anthony Pennington