In this week’s batch of must-read articles, we’ll delve into the debate over our right to genetic privacy, you’ll discover where the drought is this week, plus learn how to eliminate over 20 different garden-variety insects — and more.

This week’s batch of must-read articles covers every aspect of safety and survival from cybersecurity to self-defense to emergency preparedness — starting with a natural disaster virtually no one is ready for.

Most of you are busy with food shopping or house cleaning or packing to visit relatives this week, but please take a moment to check out these five must-read articles. There’s plenty of valuable information, including one extra step you should take to stay safe for the holidays.