The side effects to expect after getting an Omicron booster — and what happens if you get a flu shot at the same time

A vaccinator prepares to administer the flu vaccine. Dinendra Haria/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Side effects of the latest COVID-19 booster are similar to those associated with previous doses. Mild swelling or redness at the injection site, fatigue, and headaches are normal. Health officials say it’s safe to get your flu shot and COVID booster…

How to view Instagram Stories anonymously in 3 different ways

You can view Instagram Stories anonymously by using an unidentifiable account. You can also accomplish this via airplane mode on your phone — though that method can be faulty. Third-party options promising anonymous Stories viewing can be unreliable, but some work. When viewing Instagram Stories, it’s important to note that the user who posted the…

This person is unavailable on Messenger: What this error message means and how to resolve it

A message telling you “This person is unavailable on Messenger” means you can’t send messages. Shutterstock You might see “This person is unavailable on Messenger” if you can’t Facebook message someone.  If your friend has deactivated their Facebook account, you won’t be able to send messages to them. If you’ve been blocked by someone, Facebook…

A watchdog found colleges are weaseling students into forking over more money to use certain banks for financial aid. Some are fasting, giving up textbooks, and lighting candles to save on bills.

Bill Varie/Getty Images Colleges will often enter agreements with banks to give financial aid to students. But the CFPB found those agreements can come with significant fees for students who sign on. Those unnecessary expenses can come from overdraft fees, inactivity fees, and out-of-network ATM fees. College students are probably familiar with the sight of…