PARIS — For some people, a luxury car is all about napa leather seats and mahogany dashboards. For Virgil Abloh, it’s about stripping the car so bare, it doesn’t even have side windows. Mercedes-Benz and Abloh, the creative mind behind Louis Vuitton men’s wear and Off-White, on Tuesday presented the […]
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How AI can give endangered elephants a fighting chance
At present, more African elephants are dying than being born. Over the last century, the world’s elephant population has declined 97% from trophy hunters, ruthless ivory mercenaries, and even terrorist groups. The Wildlife Conservation Society has pointed out that the global ivory trade leads to the death of up to […]
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Apple AirPods, Adidas sneakers, Away luggage and more
Our editors independently selected these items because we think you will enjoy them and might like them at these prices. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn a commission. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time. Learn more about Shop TODAY. August was full of […]
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10 top-rated face shields you can buy online right now
10 top-rated face shields you can buy online right now — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. One of the latest trends in personal protective equipment (PPE) is face shields. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cautions […]
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5 Cool Accessories for Making Your Ride More Enjoyable
From Autoweek This may be peak motorcycle riding season right now, so that means peak gear-buying season, too. Consider some of this gear if you’re going out on your motorcycle. It’ll keep you comfortable, cool, and safe. And those are the three main ingredients for a good summer’s ride. Bluarmor […]
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Boston testing lab suspended over virus results
BOSTON — State officials in Massachusetts said a Boston-based coronavirus testing lab that counts dozens of nursing homes among its clients has been suspended by the state after it returned nearly 400 false positive tests. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said in a statement Tuesday that it opened an […]
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Wisconsin Rural Students Face Digital Divide As Students Return
This is the third in a series of stories examining how school districts around the country are coping with the coronavirus pandemic. You can read the whole series here. By Peter Cameron/The Badger Project The 40-acre farmette where the Hellenbrand family lives in south-central Wisconsin is an eclectic mix of […]
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Knitting Artists You Should Be Following on Instagram
Knitting Artists You Should Be Following on Instagram From exclusive patterns to sources for yarn and supplies, and everything in between, these crafters provide endless inspiration. Knitting is experiencing something of a comeback in the DIY world right now, and it’s not difficult to see why. Equal parts crafty and […]
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Best deals and steals in September
Our editors independently selected these items because we think you will enjoy them and might like them at these prices. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn a commission. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time. Learn more about Shop TODAY. August was full of […]
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how the internet is destroying us
In 2010, the writer Zadie Smith urged users of Facebook to step back and consider the look of one’s Facebook “wall”: doesn’t it look ridiculous, she asked, “your life in this format? The last defense of every Facebook addict is: but it helps me keep in contact with people who […]
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The Women Making WFH Happen
Photo credit: Design by Hanna Varady + Getty Images + Courtesy of the subjects From Marie Claire No one quite knows what the post-coronavirus, nebulous “new normal” will look like, but one thing is sure: Work is going to be different. Corporations that have long resisted work-from-home models have realized […]
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Michigan grad students strike over virus issues
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Graduate students who teach classes were on strike Tuesday at the University of Michigan over in-person instruction during the coronavirus pandemic and other issues. The strikers chanted and held umbrellas while marching in the rain. “I do not want my students and colleagues to get a […]
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Can You Be Too Rich to Be Canceled?
Photo credit: Hearst Owned From Town & Country The best part of having money, besides having money, is that people pretend to like you. All kinds of bad behavior—from mob ties to the hunting of endangered species—are ignored. Performing arts centers bear the names of philanthropists whose political views offend […]
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Ryan Fitzpatrick’s final magic trick? Transforming Dolphins into playoff contenders
Just two months shy of his 38th birthday, Ryan Fitzpatrick won’t say if season No. 16 will be his last. But either way, it’s his last best chance. Eight teams and nearly two decades after sneaking into the league as a fresh-faced and clean-shaven project, Fitzpatrick knows the end is […]
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Microsoft announces new next-generation console, including price and specs
(AFP via Getty Images) Microsoft has announced a new Xbox, the Series S. The smaller, cheaper console will come alongside the flagship Xbox Series X, the company said. It will cost $299 when it is released, and be the “smallest Xbox ever”, the company announced in a tweet. The post […]
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12 best natural rugs for great eco friendly home decor
The materials are durable, but become softer over time (iStock/The Independent) The trend for organic textures, earthy tones and artisanal products in home decor is on the rise and, when it comes to your floor space, the best natural rugs will add warmth and character to any area. Not only […]
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‘We didn’t know who they were,’ says Icelandic model who met Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood in hotel
The Icelandic women who met Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood in a Reykjavík hotel room say they did not know the pair were England footballers. Foden, 20, and Greenwood, 18, were flown home in disgrace on Monday night because their meeting with the two women breached the England team’s coronavirus regulations. They […]
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Everything you need to keep your four-legged friend happy
It’s commonly known that a hound is a person’s best friend, so keep yours content today and always (iStock/The Independent) Founded in 2004 by Colleen Page, animal welfare advocate, and pet lifestyle expert, International Dog Day is honoured annually on 26 August and celebrates all breeds – both mixed and […]
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‘I’m not sure I’d play Civilisation if it was released today’
Sid Meier: ‘There’s a whole new generation of gamers who’ve grown up knowing games their entire life’ (Tom Bass) As Sid Meier fires up Zoom from his home in Maryland, it occurs to me that this mild-mannered video game designer has commanded more of my attention than any other artist. […]
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Denmark says switching to EVs could cost its welfare system $904M
Many countries in Europe are aiming to becoming carbon neutral in the next 30 or so years. To encourage the transition to clean energy citizens are incentivized to make more sustainable choices, particularly when it comes to driving. Encouraging drivers to switch from fossil fuel powered cars to battery electric […]