Americans Can Expect Storms and 'Flip-Flop' Temperatures This Winter

A winter snowstorm.Photo: GettyThe upcoming winter season might be full of surprises.Every year towards the end of summer, theFarmer’s Almanacreleases its winter weather forecast, predicting what the season will look and feel like across the U.S. According to this year’s report, Americans can expect a “frosty flip-flop winter” across the entire country.“On average, we’ll see near-normal amounts of the white stuff from coast to coast. However, there will be notable month-to-month variations,” the report reads.

Americans Can Now Get Free Rapid COVID Tests Sent Directly to Their Homes — Here's How

Passing out free COVID-19 rapid tests.Photo: JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images All Americans are now able torequest free rapid COVID-19 tests sent directly to their homes, a day earlier than planned. As of Tuesday, each household in the U.S. can order up to four rapid test kits atcovidtests.gov. “Every home in the U.S. can soon order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests will be completely free — there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number,” a statement on the website reads.

Americans Can't Opt Out of Today's 'Presidential' Cell Phone Alert from Trump

Photo: SAUL LOEB/AFP/GettyFor the first time ever, FEMA on Wednesday will be testing a nationwide “presidential alert” system that will send messages directly to Americans’ cellphones.The new emergency alert system will allow President Trump or any future presidents to issue a warning about a national crisis.The first test will take place at 2:18 p.m. EST on Wednesday. According toThe New York Times,the message will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System.

Americans Feel Less Pressure to Share Photos on Social Media Due to Pandemic, According to Survey

Photo: SWNS Being home more often during the pandemic hasn’t only shifted anxiety surrounding photo ops — according to new survey data, it’s also relieved some of the pressure of photo sharing. Forty-nine percent of respondents agreed that, prior to the coronavirus pandemic, pressure to share memories on social media prevented them from being “in the moment.” That pressure has been lessened, happily, for three-quarters of these respondents. The new global survey of 4,000 people across eight countries also probed respondents' biggest “memory mishaps” that lead to the loss of digital videos and photos.

Americans Feel More Confident at Work Since Transitioning to Remote Setting, Survey Says

Photo: SWNS Working from the comfort of your couch may actually boost your confidence — seven in 10 Americans said they’ve become more confident since working remotely, new research suggests. In a recent survey of 2,000 Americans who’ve worked remotely during the pandemic, seven in 10 said they find it easier to request more paid time off from their employer, and 67% feel more comfortable asking for flexible working hours and mental/physical wellness support.