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You Can Now Watch ‘Reading Rainbow’ and Old PBS Shows for Free

Decades after going off the air, classic PBS kids' shows like Reading Rainbow and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood continue to occupy a place in the hearts of many children of the '70s, '80s, and '90s. f you grew up during this era, perhaps you've wished that there was a way you could share these shows with the kids in your life, without paying per episode...

Thu May 9, 2024 02:21
The Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Any Mom Who Likes to Cook

Just a quick public service announcement: Mother’s Day is this Sunday. If this fantastic holiday snuck up on you again this year (I’m in the same boat), it’s not too late to grab a thoughtful gift. Here’s a list of gift ideas for the chef, baker, coffee connoisseur, and everyone in between. While you may not have time to get something engraved or monogrammed,...

Thu May 9, 2024 02:21
Why Running Slower Isn’t Always the Answer

If you’re a beginner runner, you’ve probably heard the advice that you’re running too fast and you need to slow the heck down. I’ve told you this. Our resident marathoner Meredith Dietz has told you this. But today I’d like to present the counterpoint: all the ways that running fast—maybe even “too fast”—can benefit you. Why everybody says you should...

Thu May 9, 2024 01:21
Don’t Fall for This Stolen iPhone Scam

So, your iPhone was stolen. You're sad, obviously, but must move on, so you file an insurance claim and get a new phone. Some time later, you start receiving worrying texts from a stranger, who claims they've bought your stolen iPhone and now have access to everything you saved to it. They say they have your messages, saved credit cards, passwords,...

Thu May 9, 2024 01:21
Pixel Owners, Update Your Phones Now

Following the discovery of a number of high-profile Android exploits, Google has released a new Android 14 security update. The latest version of the operating system is now available on supported Pixel devices and should come to other devices in the near future as their manufacturers roll it out. Those with supported phones should download the update...

Thu May 9, 2024 00:21
How to Help Your Noise-Sensitive Kid

It was a typical day when my youngest son, just five years old, suddenly looked terrified. The bathroom hand dryers we were using were a bit too loud for his comfort, and the sudden increase in noise seemed to startle him. This incident wasn't the first time such a thing had happened: He had a similar reaction whenever the vacuum cleaner was turned...

Thu May 9, 2024 00:21

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