Flight passenger reveals how to outsmart seat squatters, sparking online debate
A flight passenger is taking a unique stance on seat squatters by encouraging others to test their luck in hopes of avoiding travelers who rob seats. In the “r/unitedairlines” forum on Reddit, one user posted a screenshot of a barely-booked flight. “The seat squatters can’t ruin your flight if you do it to yourself,” the […]
How to rescue a moose from a frozen lake: ‘No training manual’
NEW YORK (AP) — A bull moose that fell through lake ice in the Adirondack Mountains was saved by New York conservation officials in a laborious cold-water rescue. The moose fell through the ice around 11 a.m. Thursday, about 200 feet (60 meters) from shore on Lake Abanakee, the New York State Department of Environmental […]
Carnage to Good Morning: How to get ready for Trump’s shock & awe
What a difference eight years make. As he takes charge of the White House for a second time Monday, Donald Trump has a more sweeping electoral mandate, greater political legitimacy, and more ambitious plans to govern America – and rearrange the world than in 2017 when he was sworn in for the first time. Delhi, […]
Bird flu is a growing threat to pets — here’s how to protect your furry friends
The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals. It was first confirmed in U.S. dairy cattle in March. The virus has been […]
Bait-and-switch mortgage rates are everywhere – here’s how to cut through the hype
A regular chore for mortgage broker Victor Tran is providing reality checks to people who find great rate deals advertised online. “It happens all the time,” Mr. Tran said. “I would say almost nine out of 10 of my conversations.” Canada’s high-cost housing market forces buyers and owners to find the best possible mortgage rate. […]
Yellowstone season 5 Part 2: How to watch for free; time, TV, live streaming details, date, and more
Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 has finally arrived, answering the burning question fans have had since Kevin Costner’s exit from the show: how will the series handle the departure of its star and the fate of John Dutton? After nearly two years of anticipation, the popular neo-western drama returned on Paramount Network on Sunday and […]
Mehdi Hasan on how to beat Donald Trump in a debate – podcast | News
Mehdi Hasan, a Guardian US columnist and the author of Win Every Argument, tells Michael Safi why Donald Trump is such a difficult opponent in a debate. “He basically produces a stream of nonstop, unrelenting, ceaseless bullshit, which he uses to spray over his opponent and any moderator or interviewer … It makes it almost […]
Opinion: We need to help students learn how to overcome their anxiety
Alexandra Shimo is a creativity coach, professor and author. I knew that something was different this year when it came time to grade my students’ work. In my nine years of teaching and lecturing at various universities and colleges in Ontario, I have found that some anxiety around the end of the school year is […]
How to get the most out of your student summer earnings
Summer is just starting for most kids, but for college and university students it’s already halfway over. If you have a child who is off school and working for the summer, now’s a good time to see how their bank account looks. A student’s summer earnings can cover a good chunk of the bills during […]
Inside the shady world of online squatting how-to guides
Thousands of homes across America are being invaded by squatters, who move in and legally live rent-free — and amazingly there’s no easy way for homeowners or the police to evict them. In Atlanta, the problem is so bad some residents are too afraid to leave for a vacation, for fear of returning to an […]