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Text messages and chats online can include a combination of words, pictures and emoji to convey a message. Words and pictures can be easily understood, but deciphering emoji might feel like decoding another language. A "😃" or "❤️" are easy to understand, but what's the difference between "😩" and "😭"?...

Emoji Meanings Explained, and New Emoji That Might Land on Your Phone Soon

The air fryer blasts food with fast, hot convection heat. That style of cooking is ace for making crispy, juicy meals out of food that contain a fair amount of natural fat such as chicken thighs or a filet of salmon. Try to cook lean meats or fragile veggies in the air fryer and they'll get pulverized and dried out but the air fryer's fierce flow of hot air.

Air Fryer Error: 7 Things You Should Never Put in the Air Fryer

About two years ago, I was filling out an application to start volunteering at a children's hospital in my city and was asked to provide my blood type. Luckily, I knew off the top of my head that I'm type O-positive, but I wanted to find documentation to confirm that. I called my mom to see if blood type is listed on my birth certificate -- no luck. I checked my physician's health portal -- also no luck.

You Should Know Your Blood Type. Here's 3 Methods to Figure It Out

Spooky season is around the corner, so why wait until prices on Halloween-related products skyrocket? Extended Amazon Labor Day deals are already lowering the cost of ghoulish goodies. Most notably, a 200-inch spider web with a 59-inch giant spider is up for grabs at only $15. Perfect for parties or draping over your house, the decoration is normally found for $26 but has now dropped to $11, thanks to a $10 discount and an on-page coupon that takes off an additional 10%.

Get Ready for Halloween With This 200-Inch Spider Web and Giant Spider for Only $15

The Labor Day deals are coming to an end, but there are still some to be had if you know where to look. Amazon still has a great deal on the Ultenic dog grooming vacuum, for example, but you'll need to act fast -- we don't know how long it will last. Order today and you'll save $90, paying just $110 rather than the usual $200. The catch? You'll need to clip the on-page coupon and enter the discount code OMF3NDOH to get this special price.

Save $90 With This Last-Minute Ultenic Dog Grooming Vacuum Labor Day Deal

When a major AT&T outage earlier this year took out mobile networks in many of the most populous cities in the US, people were stranded without one of their most critical lines of access to the world for more than 12 hours. The carrier quickly apologized to customers. "Keeping our...

Here's Why You Might Still Need a Home Landline Phone, Even in 2024

Whether you're in need of a new Chromebook for the new school year or are just looking to upgrade your old laptop to browse the web, we've found a huge Labor Day laptop deal that you'll want to check out today. As part of Amazon's Labor Day sale, the HP Chromebook 14 has hit a new low price of $220, a 27% discount on its usual retail price of $300. Now is a great time to invest in a new Chromebook, but act fast if you want to get this price, as this deal probably won't be around for much longer.

The HP Chromebook 14 Just Hit a New Low Price for Labor Day

It's pretty easy to accidentally delete a text in the Messages app. A long swipe and a tap and suddenly a text message thread you've had for years could be gone. Heartbreaking right? Well, not so much. As long as you act within a reasonable amount of time, you can get all your accidentally deleted text messages back.

If You Accidentally Delete a Text Message on Your iPhone, Here's How to Get It Back

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School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

Apple announced iOS 18 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, and the tech giant has since released multiple beta versions of the software. Those versions bring new features, like RCS messaging, customizable home and lock screens and more, to the iPhones of developers and beta testers. You can expect many of those capabilities to land on your iPhone soon.

When Apple Might Release iOS 18 for Your iPhone

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

We're officially in September and a new round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments are on their way to recipients. When exactly your check should arrive depends on your birthday or how long you've been receiving Social Security benefits. If you're unsure when you'll get your SSDI check, we'll break down the payment schedule for you and fill you in on how the date is determined by the Social Security Administration.

SSDI Payment Schedule September 2024: Here's When You'll Get Your Money

Hulu is packed with fascinating horror films. Before we get into a list of the absolute best options on the streaming service, let's cover some worthy alternates. Hulu is home to David Cronenberg's Crimes of the Future (2022) and Bong Joon-ho's The Host (2006). There's also spine-chilling sci-fi Alien (1979), psychological horror flick Mandy (2018) and romance-gone-wrong Fresh (2022). Finally, you should check out The Omen (1976), Smile (2022) and Immaculate (2024) starring Sydney Sweeney.

The Absolute Best Horror Movies on Hulu

A clogged kitchen sink is a true nuisance and it can be an expensive one if you end up needing a professional to get things moving. The good news is that most clogged drains are avoidable. A clear kitchen sink drain starts with knowing what shouldn't go down it. Some...

Avoid Clogging the Drain: Keep These 9 Things Away From Your Sink

Mercury has always been a notoriously difficult planet to spot with the naked eye, thanks to its proximity to the sun. Most of the time, you get only a few minutes to spot Mercury before the sun comes up over the horizon, obscuring your view with daylight. But if you want the best view of the smallest planet in our solar system, the first two weeks of September are your chance.

Take This Rare Chance to See Mercury in the Night Sky Without a Telescope

Think before you pop that tomato in your mouth as soon as you get home from the grocery. It's true that veggies can be some of the healthiest foods you put on your plate. But that's only if you properly wash the vegetables you plan on eating. You never know which produce you bring home will be completely covered in pesticides. And the bad news is that some types are far more apt to be swimming in pesticides than others.

Don't Eat These 12 Fruits and Vegetables Without Washing Them First

I recently purchased an entire large pie for the sole purpose of packing it up for the fridge and freezer. This act, which flies in the face of centuries-old pizza norms, had a noble goal: determine, once and for all, the best way to reheat pizza. As a household of...

I Found the Best Way to Reheat Pizza and It's Not the Air Fryer

Google today announced that it's releasing Android 15 in the coming weeks. It also pushed the Android 15 source code to the Android Open Source Project today, which means that anyone can build on and contribute to the Android OS. Don't miss: Google Announces 5 New Android Features, Including Earthquake...

Android 15 Is Almost Here. What You Need to Know About Google's Latest OS

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Lewiston, ME

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Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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Don't Use an AirTag to Track Your Pet, Experts Say. Try This Instead

With technology evolving everyday, pet owners are often searching for new and better ways to keep their pets safe, including finding ways to have 24/7 access...

Don't Use an AirTag to Track Your Pet, Experts Say. Try This Instead

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