Picking on Someone's Exercise Form Isn't the Dunk You Think It Is

Marjorie Taylor Greene isposting Crossfit videos again. This time she seems to be doing it to continue analtercation that began on the House floor. Before you ask mebut isnt her form on those exercises terrible? (and I will answer that question!) I would like to invite you to ask yourself something first. That question is:Whyis she posting these exercise videos? The caption on the clip is about how Greene is built and strong....

May 21, 2024 · 2 min · 264 words · Ernest Rosario

Seven Ways to Know If You're a Toxic Parent (and What to Do About It)

Most people arent intentionally toxic. We may not discover for many years whether were raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted young adults or not. If you see yourself if any of these, youre not alone. Weve all done some of this to some degree at some point. Weve all had bad days. Kids are both resilient and forgiving, and theres always time to course-correct. The first step is recognizing the areas that need a reset....

May 21, 2024 · 2 min · 357 words · Michael Gibbs

The 50 Most Essential Queer Movies

They reflect decades of love, sex, activism, and artistry. Some call for tolerance, while others throw up a middle finger in response to narrow-minded bigotry. Or just put on your cha-cha heels and watch some good movies. Its not even past. Its especially true when it comes to queer history, asParis is Burningmakes plain. And there are plenty of aspects here that still feel sadly relevant. Which, OK: red flag....

May 21, 2024 · 2 min · 319 words · Anna Preston

The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: The Song of the Summer

The “Lunch” video feels like one of those generation-defining things. It’s just Eilish. Theres no big concept; there’s not even a background. The look is ’90s suburban-gangster throwbackbaggy jeans, snapback ball cap turned to the side, silver grill. And the song is an fearless celebration of lust. Eilish sings It’s a craving, not a crush, and You need a seat? What does aura mean? In Gen-Z slang, aura" means something like presence....

May 21, 2024 · 2 min · 283 words · Caroline Moran

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, May 21, 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 - What extreme couponers seek. Blue category - Items seen in a particular pop in of bar or hall....

May 21, 2024 · 2 min · 364 words · Amanda Cook

Árbol de la Noche Victoriosa, Mexico City

Hence, the tree became known as the Arbol de la Noche Triste. The ahuehuete and behind it, the hermitage of San Esteban Popotla. However, at the last moment, Velazquez revoked Cortes’s commission. Despite this, Cortes decided to proceed with the expedition. In November, the Spanish force entered the city and was received by its ruler, Moctezuma II. Initially, the conquistadors were treated well by the Aztecs while they stayed in the city....

May 21, 2024 · 2 min · 294 words · Jason Wyatt

Apple Just Raised the Trade-in Value for Your iPhone

Apple wants you to upgrade your old iPhone and is willing to give you a bit more trade-in credit to convince you to do so. Until June 3, the Apple Store (both online and physical locations) isoffering more money in trade-in valuefor your old iPhone when you trade it in fora newer iPhone. The promotion applies to the iPhone 11 and newer, but Apple continues to accept the iPhone 7 Plus or newer for the usual trade-in value....

May 20, 2024 · 2 min · 381 words · Christine Edwards

Apple Reminders Has a Hidden Kanban Feature

But slowly, Kanban boards are making their way to many consumer products. They’re a staple in the Todoist app, and even Google added Kanban view in Google Tasks. Instead, you create a reminder list with multiple sections, and you switch to the Column view. And suddenly, a Kanban board appears. Your tasks are now broken down in different columns, visually distinct from each other. Apple’s system workssimilarly to Todoist, where it’s creating a custom view of an existing list....

May 20, 2024 · 2 min · 243 words · Lori Rivera

Eight Meditation Apps That Are Cheaper (and Better) Than Headspace and Calm

But at $100 per year, they certainly do cost a lot. And because they are so popular, their programs can be quite generic. Smiling Mind If youre looking for a free alternative to Headspace, start with Smiling Mind. The Intro to Mindfulness course is a great place to start. Smiling Mind is available foriOSandAndroid. Pros: Completely free, run by a non-for profit organization. Great collection of basic, repeatable meditations that you’re free to depend on....

May 20, 2024 · 4 min · 816 words · Jennifer Sullivan

This Hack Disables Google’s AI Search Results by Default

you could return to that earlier, simpler age by tweaking your Chrome options. Last weekGoogle started adding AI suggestions to everyone’s search results. Some people like these summaries, probably, but for me, they take way too long to load. The bad news: there’s no simple way to make this the default. To get started, open Chrome’s configs and head toSearch engine > Manage search engines and site search. Click theAddbutton, which you will find below the list of search engines....

May 20, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Anita Garcia

This Smart Charcoal Grill Is Worth the Learning Curve

By the time it was ready to use it, I was ready to hate this grill. Still, after all that, I find myself enjoying the Masterbuil. I do have a few reservations. That makes the Masterbuilt more a smoker than a grill. This will compensate for the inexplicably poorly illustrated paper instructions. Once completed, the 545 is one of the sturdiest grills I tested. The grill feels appropriately heavy, and the parts dont flex or vibrate....

May 20, 2024 · 2 min · 406 words · Robert Scott

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, May 20, 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 - One who doesnt have agency. Blue category - Its a bird; its a plane! Purple category - Famous names behind the camera....

May 20, 2024 · 2 min · 408 words · Jennifer Jordan

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, May 19, 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 - You might see these words in the instructions of a recipe. Blue category - No nonsense and by the books....

May 19, 2024 · 2 min · 419 words · Sonya Griffin