📲 Umm … who are you? I hate when I’ve forgotten someone’s name. That’s why I wanted to pass along what a Harvard-trained etiquette expert told CNBC you should do instead: Ask for their contact info. Hand over your phone, and they’ll pop in their name. Bingo, crisis averted. So smart.
6 apps that could make a difference during an emergency
Have you ever been stuck in the middle of an actual emergency? Tap or click here for 18 must-have items that help you survive any crisis.
Not every calamity takes place at home. You never know when you’ll be facing something dire with only your smartphone in hand.
To help you in an emergency, our sponsor ExpressVPN created a list of essential apps. Keep reading for a list of invaluable safety apps for any unexpected disaster.
1. First Aid: American Red Cross
The First Aid app is like keeping a tiny doctor in your pocket to help guide you through everything from a choking victim to wound-dressing. Here are some tools that come with it:
- A huge directory of common emergency scenarios, all complete with everything you’ll need to know to resolve them.
- In-line “Call 911” buttons do the dialing for you.
- Quiz activities that let you polish up your knowledge before an emergency happens.
- Preparation guides and lists of what you’ll need.
- Tons of extra content to read, including safety tips and best practices.
It always pays to be prepared, and the emergency solutions here all come straight from one of the most reputable names in the game. This app is available for free on iOS and Android.
2. What3words
As more flights are canceled, scams are spiking - How to protect yourself
The combination of the omicron COVID-19 variant and severe weather conditions has led to many flights being canceled. Tap or click here for details on fraudulent COVID tests being offered by robocallers.
By Tuesday afternoon, airlines canceled 1,400 more flights around the country. This has left many travelers stranded and frustrated, as more than 20,000 flights have been canceled since Christmas Eve.
Father takes on website after son's tragic death
This episode discusses suicide. If you’re struggling, reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. You’re not alone.
Last year, Brett Allred’s world shattered when his 23-year-old son, Riley, took his own life. While searching Riley’s phone for memories, Brett found screenshots of a website with step-by-step instructions on how to die. Now, he’s on a mission to shut it down.
UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare hacked: Change is one of the largest healthcare tech companies out there, so this isn’t just a hiccup — it’s a full-blown crisis. A reported one in three U.S. patients is impacted. Systems went offline, and folks may not be able to get their prescriptions for days. Picking up meds? Bring cash or wait until the insurance problems are fixed.
Facebook is taking on Zoom. Should you use it?
Zoom’s meteoric rise in popularity during the COVID-19 crisis has been nothing short of remarkable. In seemingly no time, the video-conferencing service became the go-to app for workers, educators and executives to keep their routines and livelihoods going.
CBS News fooled by bogus viral video of sobbing nurse
Just because the COVID-19 outbreak is ongoing doesn’t mean the world has stopped turning. Just like before, trends continue to come and go. That also means memes, hashtags and viral videos are still circulating despite our global lockdowns.