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There’s one nighttime move that works like a charm when it comes to falling asleep, and it seems to be almost universal. It isn’t listening to white noise or drinking a sleepy girl mocktail, but something even simpler: sticking your foot out of the covers. There are thousands of posts about it on social media, like one from creator @naomidugdale …

They have been promoted as a remedy for anxiety and sleeplessness, with celebrities and influencers swearing by their calming effects. Weighted blankets – heavy throws filled with glass beads or plastic pellets – have gone from a niche therapeutic tool to a mainstream wellness must-have, promising better sleep and reduced stress for anyone struggling to unwind. But do they deliver …

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Much of the Upper Midwest on Saturday was dealing with swaths of unhealthy air because of drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires, covering the northern region of the U.S. at a time when people want to be enjoying lakes, trails and the great outdoors. Most of Minnesota and parts of Montana, North Dakota and Wisconsin were ranked …