A SWAT team stormed my house
Feb. 16 started like any typical Friday night. My husband and I decided to stay home, grill chicken and make a salad for dinner. At about 6:45 p.m., we heard some loud rumbling overhead.
We walked onto the back patio and two police helicopters were overhead — shining lights all over our property, and a recording echoed, “Police. You are under arrest. Stay right there and I won’t shoot you.”
Not only do you blink less when looking at a screen, but science proves most people read more slowly on a screen than on paper. Is it slower by … 5%, 10% or 20%?
Cut down on your kids’ screen time
Studies show too much screen time can hurt a child’s development. It’s good to know you can take control of the situation and limit the time your kiddos spend staring at their phones.
Set up Family Link on Android:
- Open the Family Link app and select your child.
- Tap Controls at the bottom center, then Set up under Downtime to select the hours and minutes for the limit.
Or try Screen Time on iOS:
- Open Settings and tap Screen Time.
- Scroll and choose your child’s name under Family.
- Tap Turn on Screen Time > Continue.
- Set up Downtime, App Limits, and Content & Privacy with the limitations you want for your child.
- Tap Use Screen Time Passcode, then enter a passcode when prompted. Re-enter the passcode to confirm.
- Enter your Apple ID and password. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it.
My advice: Everything in moderation. I’ve known kids who grew up with totally locked-down tech, and later in life, they’re glued to their phones. Be a good role model, too. Yes, you scrolling at the dinner table.
$1.76M in stock trading
A guy in Texas made that after overhearing his wife’s remote work convos. He heard BP was buying a truck-stop operator and scooped up tens of thousands of shares. The money he made when the deal went through? Forfeit. He’s facing five years in prison for securities fraud.
$5 credit from AT&T to make up for a 12-hour network outage
You’re outta luck if you use AT&T’s Business or Prepaid plans or Cricket. Look for it as a credit on your bill.
How long did it take for Amazon to have its first profitable quarter after launching in 1995? Was it … A.) 1 year, B.) 3 years, C.) 6 years or D.) 9 years?
100 years old
Is the age people reach in so-called “blue zones,” communities known for long and healthy lives. These include Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Loma Linda, California; and the Italian island of Sardinia. One commonality is beans and legumes are a big part of their diets. Magical fruit indeed.
$258,000 for an EV boat
Arc Boat Company’s newest ride, Arc Sport, can carry 15 people. The 23-foot cruiser was designed for wake sports lovers. They actually look pretty sweet.
25% of users make 98% of the content on TikTok, among US adults
25% of users make 98% of the content on TikTok, among U.S. adults Crazy, right? Around half of Americans polled have never posted a video of themselves and use TikTok solely to watch others.