How to Tell If Your At-Home COVID Test Really Expired
Photo: Daisy Daisy (Shutterstock)At this point in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, at-home rapid antigen tests are one of the key tools at our disposal when it comes to stopping the spread of the virus. And though it’s been less than a year since these tests were scarce and expensive, they’ve now become fixtures in most…
2 Air France pilots suspended for ‘totally inappropriate’ mid-flight brawl
Two pilots were suspended from Air France after getting into an altercation on a plane. The pilots got into a fight during a flight between Geneva and Paris, La Tribune reported. Air France has been criticized for its violation of safety procedures. Loading Something is loading. A pair of pilots have been suspended following a mid-flight…
These Foods Are Safe to Eat Well Past Their ‘Expiration Dates’
Photo: Steve Cukrov (Shutterstock)Expiration dates are meaningless, but there is still a feeling of unease that can come with munching down on a snack whose packaging claims it expired weeks or months ago. That’s why it’s helpful to know which foods are especially fine to consume post-expiration date—and which ones you actually should not.How to…
How to Use a Squat Rack Without Hurting Yourself
Photo: martvisionlk (Shutterstock)Do squats. That’s a standard piece of advice for getting strong, and if you’re interested in working with barbells, the story generally begins with “do barbell squats.” But how do you actually set up for squats? Today we’ll go through the steps in a way you’ll understand even if you’re a complete beginner,…
What to Do If the Police Raid Your House
Photo: JASPERIMAGE (Shutterstock)Everyone knows what a police raid is, but up until recently, most of us probably assumed raids were something the rich and powerful didn’t have to worry about. But, as we’ve learned, even former presidents can see their private homes raided by law enforcement.Most of us have thought about what to do when…
Is Your Smoke Detector Good Enough?
Photo: Phonlamai Photo (Shutterstock)House fires are terrifying—they can go from spark to inferno in as little as thirty seconds. And yet, most of us don’t think all that often about the smoke detectors in our homes. Whether they’re super modern “smart” detectors or old-school models, we tend to neglect their maintenance. Maybe we don’t change…
You Need an ‘If I Go Missing’ File
Photo: Maxx-Studio (Shutterstock)Statista reports there were 521,705 missing persons cases files in 2021, the lowest number in the United States since 1990. It’s certainly uncommon for someone to go missing, but when it happens, it’s just as certain to be traumatic for their friends and family. If you were to go missing, you’d probably want the…
What ‘UL Listed’ Means on Electronics, and Why You Should Look...
Photo: RYO Alexandre (Shutterstock)If you’ve paid close attention to labels on any electric products, devices, or appliances, you may have noticed a small mark with the initials “UL” on it. It’s not something associated with a particular company or brand of products, and is one of those things that once you know it’s there, you…
Your Pool Gate Isn’t Safe Enough
Photo: Bricolage (Shutterstock)A pool in your backyard is an awesome addition to your house. Whether it’s in-ground or above-ground, a pool offers plenty of fun and recreation for you and the kids. It’s also a terrific social gathering point, ideal for inviting friends, family, and neighbors over for cookouts and relief from the summer heat.…
Southwest’s pilot union says rising crewmember fatigue is the airline’s ‘number-one...
Southwest's pilot union says rising fatigue callouts are a threat to flight safety. In a letter to the airline, the union said fatigue reports have increased as passenger volumes skyrocket. Pilots say overtime work with little time to recover after operational disruptions is a hazard. Loading Something is loading. Southwest's pilot union says a sharp…
