There’s a reason male-to-male extension cords have been nicknamed “widowmakers” and “suicide cords.”   “If you put a male into a female socket, the other end of that male is going to be live,” Paul Martinez, owner of Electrified NYC in Brooklyn says. “So when you touch it, you’re going …

Federal officials have celebrated a striking drop in drug overdoses across the country. But state-level data shows that Black people are suffering significantly worse outcomes than white people. Source link

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Penn State Spotlight: Intriguing two-team recruiting battles Bradley Gompers (Photo by Adam Friedman/Rivals.com) Today, Rivals national recruiting analyst Ryan O’Bleness cuts through the noise and explores four Northeast recruitments that have essentially become two-team races involving Penn State, even if some prospects have other programs hanging around their lists as …

According to CNET, Verizon Fios is the top choice for internet service providers in Albany because of its fast fiber connectivity, asymmetric speeds, and excellent customer satisfaction. Prices start at $50 a month and go up to $90 for a gig plan. However, Spectrum comes a close second because of …

The vice president’s tack to the right, support for Israel in the Gaza war and incremental policy proposals have alienated progressives and raised worries about waning liberal energy. Source link

The billionaire has reportedly been in regular contact with the Russian president, heaping more scrutiny on the power and influence the entrepreneur wields over the U.S. government. Source link

As the proud owner of my first dishwasher, I’m tempted to shove everything in there for a good deep clean, but the dishwasher’s fierce cycles and scalding hot water can wreak havoc on certain types of cookware, flatware and glassware.  CNET Most modern dishwashers have gentle cycles and other special …

Rankings Rewind: Current NFL and college stars as recruits Ahead of another loaded weekend of college and NFL games, take a look at where some of the biggest names in the sport were ranked as high school recruits and whether or not their ranking was a Hit or a Miss. …

This past weekend, I took some time to go through all of my bathroom drawers and cabinets, taking inventory and throwing away a slew of cosmetic and hair products. I kept finding makeup I had long forgotten about — from Urban Decay palettes to dozens of lipsticks in every shade. …