How to Get Your Passport Fast Before Your Next Trip Abroad

When organizing a vacation abroad, you need to plan more than just your itinerary, flights, and hotel. It’s also important to have the right travel documents and, for convenience, to arrange for passes that help you speed through airport security. Here’s what you need to know: PassportIf you already have a U.S. passport, check its…

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The 63 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (July 2024)

In the game known as the streaming wars, Disney+ came out swinging, bringing with it a massive library of movies and TV shows—with new ones being added all the time. Watched everything on Netflix? Disney+ has a seemingly endless selection of Marvel movies and plenty of Star Wars and Pixar fare too. Problem is, there’s…

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The Most Comfortable Cars You Can Buy

Other considerations include how well the car muffles road and wind noise, how well your body fits in the driver’s seat, and how much effort it takes to get in and out of the car and reach and use the controls. It’s also a mistake to think that comfort is a luxury, something nice to…

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From Our President: Hidden Dangers in the Air

Every day we navigate obstacles that can undermine our personal health. At CR, we’re determined to shine a light on the threats that are easy to miss—because they can literally be microscopic. One example is the almost invisible danger that invades our homes in the form of dust. This issue’s cover story, “The Danger in…

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Tired of Fake Friend Requests, Dumb Videos, and Scams? Here’s How to Make Facebook and Instagram Fun Again.

For starters, set up a unique, strong password for every online account, including email accounts, retailer accounts, and, yes, social media accounts. (A password manager can help.) Use two-factor (aka multifactor) authentication to add another layer of protection. Next, remember that the more information you put out on social media—say, the names and ages of…

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UK’s Labour Is Winning the Meme War, but Young Voters Think It’s All Incredibly Embarrassing

Almost immediately after the UK general election was called on May 22, the meme war began. Social media campaigns from both the Labour and Conservative parties shared hundreds of memes, from Labour’s viral TikTok using English singer and TV presenter Cilla Black’s “Surprise! Surprise!” to mock the Conservative Party’s plans for mandatory national service at…

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The Best Electric Kick Scooters (2024)

I’ve tested a ton of scooters. Not all of them deserve a spot above, but some are still worth considering. These are a few other good scooters I like, just not as much as the ones above. MiniMotors USA Dualtron Mini Special for $1,399: The instructions to assemble this scooter are vague, and a few…

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Talking Cars 448: Driving the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid

Main theme: In this podcast episode, the team shares its initial driving impressions of the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid. For 2024 Lincoln redesigned its Nautilus midsized SUV, making major changes under the hood and inside the cabin. Two powertrains are available: a 250-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an optional…

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The Danger in Your Dust

It’s hard to document exactly how exposure to the range of chemicals in dust affects health, says Andrea Gore, PhD, a professor of pharmacology and toxicology at the University of Texas at Austin. But, she says, exposure to some of the hazardous compounds in dust over time has been linked to “complex, age-related problems” such…

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