History tells us that all freedoms are conditional. In 1920, the Soviet Union became the first country in the world to legalize abortion, as part of a socialist commitment to women’s health and well-being. Sixteen years later, that decision was reversed once Stalin was in power and realized that birth rates were falling. The pressure…
It may also contain contaminants like dust, mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from, say, aerosol sprays, and fine particulates like smoke, which have been linked to heart and lung problems. Keeping the air as clean as possible can limit your exposure to those pollutants and is especially important if you have allergies, asthma, or other…
There are a few things to keep in mind when you’re shopping for USB flash drives, and we also have some tips for using them. Capacity: To decide on the capacity you need, first check the size of the folders or files you want to copy. Each USB drive in our guide has a stated…
Netflix has plenty of movies to watch. Maybe too many. Sometimes finding the right film at the right time can seem like an impossible task. Fret not, we’re here to help. Below is a list of some of our favorites currently on the streaming service—from dramas to comedies to thrillers. If you decide you’re in…
Plates, bowls, and cups are also common plastic offenders, especially products for children. Just like plastic cooking tools and food storage bags, these items can leach microplastics, phthalates, and bisphenols, so they’re best avoided. And look out for lead. This toxic metal can be found in ceramics, from glazes and pigments, and in some glassware,…
Estrogen: For women, the dramatic decrease in the hormone estrogen after menopause can increase the likelihood of illnesses like heart disease and issues like vaginal dryness. Maintaining a healthy weight is important, says endocrinologist Cynthia Stuenkel, MD, of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine; it can keep your heart (and other organs)…
For shoppers, there’s no way to know what these chemicals are because brands aren’t required to disclose this information on clothing labels. Leonas says that the U.S. regulates the import of garments with certain chemicals and dyes used during manufacturing. Some of them, like those in finishes that repel flames, wrinkles, and water, you’ll want…
Hilariously, almost all the third-party integrations the company launched—DoorDash, Uber, Midjourney, and more—are being retired, so those functions just don’t work. (Not that they really worked before.) The scroll wheel is less janky, and the interface improvements are welcome. For example, you can now press and hold the push-to-talk button and scroll up or down…
In a matter of years, no matter where you live or travel, your face will likely be your new passport. For centuries, people have used some form of passport while moving from place to place. But the widespread standardization of passports as we know them today didn’t really begin until after World War 1, when…
Irrational self-belief is one of the reasons villains deeply resonate across culture, says Kevin Wynter, a professor of media studies at Pomona College. “In a repressive society such as ours that champions conformity to better cultivate consumers, characters who actively reject the trappings of capitalist fantasia or who operate by the codes of a self-fashioned…