Steve Patterson | Florida Times-Union U.S. Rep. Al Lawson is being challenged by a Republican novice in an election season when Lawson is being a visible cheerleader for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. The two-term congressman seems well-positioned to keep his Fifth Congressional District seat representing an area stretching from […]
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Halloween is going to look very different during the pandemic
As families reconsider Halloween traditions, companies that usually rely on Halloween for sales have been shuffling to adapt. Here’s what Halloween will look like this year. The Covid-19 pandemic is putting a damper on traditional trick-or-treating this year, a disappointment for kids and candy lovers alike. For candy companies like […]
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Ravens’ Brandon Williams placed on COVID-19 list, will miss game against Eagles
A player on the team the Eagles will face Sunday will miss the game after being placed on the COVID-19 list. Sign up for Eagles Extra: Get exclusive news, behind-the-scenes observations and the ability to text directly with reporters The Ravens announced starting nose tackle Brandon Williams was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 […]
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What to Look for When Buying a Treadmill
There’s no denying that a treadmill is an investment, so if you’re wondering how to buy a treadmill, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re using it to replace outdoor walks and runs or want it to simply complement your current routine, there are a lot of features that […]
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What is the hot chocolate bomb, the TikTok food trend?
Move over coffee ice! TikTok has given the world another hot, new trend and this time, it’s the tastiest way to usher in cooler weather! Social media enthusiasts are ditching cocoa powder mixes and taking hot cocoa to the next level this season with hot chocolate bombs. But what exactly […]
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N.J. student shot and killed in Ohio remembered as a kind soul. ‘He lit the room up,’ ex-coach says
Chase Meola, the former high school football player from Bergen County who was shot and killed in Ohio last weekend, was remembered Saturday as someone who bubbled with personality — kind, talented and giving. “He lit the room up. A kind-hearted soul,” George Ervin, a former coach, told NJ Advance […]
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Hip Home Counties: 20 chic places to stay for some Green Belt glamour
Kent, Hertfordshire, Sussex, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Essex make up the Home Counties; the girdle that rings London, nipped in by the M25. Increasingly, there are some serious bits of Green Belt glamour tucked into the oft-stereotyped commuter-land, including the brand new Birch in Hertfordshire with its rescue chickens and […]
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Joe Burrow, Philip Rivers lead things to watch
CLOSE Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner discusses balancing the run defense and pass rush. Indianapolis Star INDIANAPOLIS — Friday’s false positive scare is over. The Colts are back on schedule, hoping to bounce back at home in Lucas Oil Stadium in a 1 p.m. Sunday kickoff against the Cincinnati […]
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Uber, Lyft Are Spending Millions To Fight Labor Protections For Their Workers
About a year ago, Steve Smith stood outside a press conference at a hotel in Sacramento where Uber, Lyft and DoorDash announced plans to spend millions on a statewide ballot initiative that would exempt them from a state law requiring the gig economy companies to hire most of their independent […]
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Cancel Thanksgiving? My mother can’t bear the thought.
“What are we going to do about Thanksgiving?” my mother asked weeks ago. “Nothing!” I answered immediately, and my stepfather wholeheartedly agreed. To my amazement, my mother has cooked and hosted a full Thanksgiving meal for more than a dozen people since she was 22 years old, an age at […]
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A diehard Apple fan switched from Mac to Windows and he’s struggling
Can you leave this behind for a Gateway? / Getty Images Some do it because they get mad. Some have it thrust upon them. And some, well, they allow themselves to get persuaded in the most ticklish of ways. I’m talking, of course, about sacrificing your deep commitment to Apple’s […]
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Wrap your new iPhone 12 in Raptic Shield Case [Sponsor]
Please join us in thanking Raptic for sponsoring TMO this week. Raptic might sound like a new company, but you know them by their prior name, Defense by X-Doria, and they make great cases, chargers, and other accessories for your iPhone and other devices. To that end, are you looking […]
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Halloween is going to look very different during the pandemic. Here’s how
As families reconsider Halloween traditions, companies that usually rely on Halloween for sales have been shuffling to adapt. Here’s what Halloween will look like this year. The Covid-19 pandemic is putting a damper on traditional trick-or-treating this year, a disappointment for kids and candy lovers alike. For candy companies like […]
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Hot Property: Katy Perry looks to sell in Beverly Hills
Katy Perry is eyeing a quick profit in the 90210. The pop star just listed her secluded retreat for $7.95 million, or half a million more than she paid in 2018. Probably used as a guesthouse, the property sits just down the street from her main home, which she picked […]
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PS5 and Xbox Series X aren’t family-friendly enough, so I’m sticking with the Switch
Sarah Tew/CNET I got swept up in the preorder madness for an Xbox Series X on Sept. 22 (yes, I was able to get through). I had it in my cart — the Xbox Series S to be precise — and, as I sat and stared waiting for the “complete […]
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The Best Online University Programs Based On Their ROI
With salary and debt numbers gathered from the U. S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, a … [+] new ranking system uses colleges’ return on investment (ROI) to evaluate institutions. getty As more students turn to online education during the pandemic, they’re becoming increasingly interested in learning about the costs […]
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Local Eats: Char serves up ‘Asian fusion’ in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The downtown Grand Rapids restaurant Char serves ‘Asian fusion’ cuisine. Diners can enjoy a variety of options from a vegan fried rice bowl to tacos all with a window-seat view. Char, located at 6 Jefferson Ave. SE, most popular dishes include build-your-own salads, tacos and secret-menu […]
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How to Make an Ad During Covid: Bribe Your Family Members to Appear
When director Giovanni Messner set out to make a commercial earlier this year for Pillsbury’s new edible cookie dough, he couldn’t bring in actors for a shoot as usual due to the Covid-19 pandemic. So Mr. Messner cast his own family. His two children, ages 5 and 7, got the […]
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India holds digital fashion week amid pandemic
NEW DELHI (AP) — Unlike a fashion show, the models aren’t swaying on a ramp in real life. They are depending on digital technology to rescue their annual extravaganza from the coronavirus pandemic. “Phygital Edition” is India’s first digital fashion week, held from Wednesday through Sunday. It livestreams the spring-summer […]
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We take it for a test drive
As a go-kart driver, Mario has conquered beach sand, ocean floors and rainbow roads. But can he navigate my carpet? Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit brings go-kart racing to your living room, literally. Nintendo, in partnership with Velan Studios, combines the classic Mario Kart game with a real world, remote […]