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When it comes to the weather, there are two types of people: those who routinely check their weather app and tune into TV forecasts, and those who wing it. And most of the time, skipping the weather report doesn’t come with major consequences. Sure, you might leave your umbrella at home on a day with afternoon rain, or wear a heavy jacket on a warm spring day, but usually only your comfort is at stake. Sometimes, however, things take a more serious turn, and there’s the potential for severe weather . To alert the public to possible threats, meteorologists use specific phrases that are designed to perk up your ears and demand your attention. But cutting through the technical jargon and media hype can be difficult, and it’s not always clear what action you should take. In fact, the lingo can be so confusing that you may find yourself tuning it out altogether. Don’t. The terms meteorologists and other public safety experts use are part of a critical system designed to let the public—ev...

As a parent, I dread the dead of winter. Noses are dripping, humidifiers are running nonstop and cabin fever is setting in with a vengeance. I’m a big believer that crisp air is good for my family, but it can be hard to convince my kids to run around outside when the temps are below freezing. All that inside time can add up to a house that feels stale, though. So when I came across the viral idea of “house burping” to combat that stuffiness, I was intrigued. Could this be a simple solution to feeling stuck? I spent a week—and this is a sentence I never expected to write—burping my house. From the history of the trend to the benefits and drawbacks, I’m covering it all ahead. So read on for my honest opinion. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more home tips, cleaning, humor, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. What in the world is house burping? House burping is a social media spin on a German habit called lüften , which translates to “air out.” In Ge...

Borrowers, it’s about to be “pencils down” for federal student loans as we know them. In 2026, the Trump administration is making big moves to upend a system that’s been a political and financial point of contention for years, and beginning on July 1, if you have student loans or are planning to borrow for college , your repayment options will look much different. At the heart of the upheaval is the Department of Education (DOE) settlement to end President Joe Biden’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan. If adopted by the court, it would end years of litigation from several states, which argue the Biden administration exceeded its authority, and effectively shutter the program. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), other popular repayment plans will be phased out as well. That’s big news for the nearly 43 million Americans who collectively owe about $1.6 trillion in federal student loans. The Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (F SA) data center r...

Phil Collins is an international treasure. He’s also as nice as they come. I found this out firsthand when I met the world-renowned singer, songwriter, drummer and producer in his suite at the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City in 2016. I was there to discuss his then-upcoming solo-album reissues for a weekly music column I was writing for Digital Trends , and at the stroke of noon, Collins’s ever-affable manager ushered me into the room. The former Genesis front man and blockbuster solo artist was typing furiously on his phone, but he smiled and said he’d be right with me. “Sorry, your meter hasn’t started yet,” he added with a self-aware chuckle. Type, type, type . “All right! Make yourself feel at home!” As I settled into my seat, Collins leaned forward, looked me right in the eyes and said, “Can I just say how nice it is to do an interview with someone in person? I’ve been talking on the phone all morning. It drives me nuts, really.” And that’s Collins in a nutshell: easily rel...

Staying organized is somehow both my superpower and my Achilles’ heel. I love a system and a process, but I also relish the sweet relief of procrastination. It’s amazing how quickly “I can just deal with that tomorrow” turns into “I should have dealt with that a month ago.” Before I know it, my carefully curated to-do lists are defunct. I can’t count the number of planners I’ve bought and abandoned, or the daily routines I’ve tried that never quite stuck. But I’ve promised myself that 2026 will be different. With a new job and a move to a new city on the horizon, it’s more important than ever that I use my time wisely and stay productive—which is why I thought I’d give Tiimo a try. Could this iPhone app be the silver-bullet productivity tool I’ve been looking for? I put Tiimo to the test, and ahead, I’m breaking down exactly what it does, how it works and whether it’s a productivity game-changer. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more life hacks, tech, trav...