New email tells federal employees to list recent accomplishments weekly

New email tells federal employees to list recent accomplishments weekly

Federal workers started getting emails on Friday night, “asking them to provide a list of accomplishments from the week,” reports The New York Times. According to the outlet, the message told workers they’ll now be expected to provide such a list every Monday by 11:59PM ET. This time around, the Times writes that “employees who … Read more

‘Uber for guns’ app Protector lets you hire armed body guards like you would an Uber — but does anyone need this?

‘Uber for guns’ app Protector lets you hire armed body guards like you would an Uber — but does anyone need this?

In a TikTok video with over 3 million views, a woman in a fluffy, maximalist coat sits in the back seat of a luxury SUV, parked in the middle of a New York City street. Atop the 6-second video, a line of text reads, “our bodyguards got us matcha.” The camera zooms in on two … Read more

What are GFCI outlets? 6 common household items you should never plug into one

What are GFCI outlets? 6 common household items you should never plug into one

While GFCI outlets offer reliable protection compared with standard outlets, they aren’t meant for every type of electrical device. Some items should never be plugged into a GFCI, as they could malfunction or trip the circuit unnecessarily, leading to power disruptions or unsafe situations. Below is a list of devices not suited for GFCIs. 1. … Read more

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for March 1, #363

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for March 1, #363

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Todays NYT Strands puzzle has some very different words in it — and one of them is kind of tough to spell, … Read more