Photo credit: Carol Yepes From Good Housekeeping During the pandemic, California health officials have often led the way by creating guidelines that inspire how other states respond to the spread of the novel coronavirus — and this Thanksgiving, new guidance on how Californians should gather at home could serve as […]
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30 old-fashioned homewares that will fill you with memories
The ultimate throwback homewares of yesteryear From ceramic flying ducks to luminous lava lamps, there’s a special place in our hearts for the retro homewares of the past. Over the years, many of our treasured items have fallen into obscurity, lost to car boot sales and eBay listings – until […]
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How are you getting through it?
Advancement Project staff play a game. Courtesy of Advancement Project For voters, those who are getting out and protecting the vote, journalists, and others who work in politics, there’s only one thing to think about right now. And thinking about the same thing for 30 or 48 or 72 hours—on […]
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The 10 Best Cheap Bikes for Every Kind of Ride
Photo credit: Staff From Bicycling Only a few years ago, most low-cost bikes were often too shoddy to recommend for road rides, mountain biking, or even heavy commuting use. Today, however, it’s not unusual to find affordable bikes with good brakes, intuitive shifting, and reliable parts—and that offer real performance […]
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Countdown to the holidays with these 13 beauty advent calendars
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. The countdown to the […]
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Women Have Spent Trump’s Time In Office Building Political Power
Three days after Election Day in 2016, I got a message on Twitter from a new friend. She was having a handful of people over, mostly women, to sit and talk and process and — most importantly — make some plans to “try to stop the human rights apocalypse.” Did […]
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the best laptops for students
It’s back to school, college and university time, and that means many of us are likely to be looking for the best student laptop of 2020. Our guide has been put together to help take the stress and strain out of choosing a great system – this is a definitive […]
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GALA Hispanic Theatre review: A handsome new production of ‘The Dog in a Manger’
About that temperature check — yes, you read that right: We’re talking about live, indoor performance. GALA is one of a handful of organizations selected for a D.C. pilot project in which live-entertainment venues submit and execute detailed operating plans and undergo monitoring by the city. Just to name a […]
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Software Firm Coupa to Buy Supply-Chain Tech Provider Llamasoft
Coupa Software Inc. is buying supply-chain planning company Llamasoft Inc. for roughly $1.5 billion, as the pandemic brings greater attention to technology that helps businesses make operations from raw materials sourcing to distribution more resilient. The acquisition expands the supply-chain capabilities of San Mateo, Calif.-based Coupa, whose cloud-based enterprise software […]
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Interior designers share 12 things they would buy from Target right now
One interior designer suggested a color-blocked rug from Target. Target Insider asked two interior designers to share what items they would buy from Target in November. They recommended a heavyweight comforter and sham set and portable fire pit to keep warm during colder months. The experts also suggested a drum […]
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Six South Florida restaurants closed by state inspection
Must be getting nippy because the rodents seem to be moving inside, judging from the violations on this week’s Sick and Shut Down List of South Florida restaurants. What follows comes from Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation restaurant inspections. If you see a problem and want a place […]
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See Yelp’s ideas for 6 socially-distanced holiday gatherings
Whether it is socially distanced or virtual, the holidays could look a lot different this year because of the pandemic. INDIANAPOLIS — Now that November is here, it’s time to start thinking about the traditional family holidays. This year’s holidays could end up looking a lot different because of the […]
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Can this ‘pocket therapist’ transform my relationship with myself and others?
As anyone who has ever required them will know, mental health services are on their knees. Last month, it emerged that one in four wait three months or more for mental health help and due to the pandemic, more people than ever are seeking treatment. It is against this backdrop that […]
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The online food shops still taking orders for home deliveries
Save a trip to the supermarket and order from an online food shop instead (Getty ) Supermarkets are under more strain than ever as new measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus kick in. Delivery slots are scarce and regular trips are discouraged unless it is to buy essentials. We’ve […]
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Winter lockdown to bring boom in home improvements as nation prepares to stay indoors
The home improvement boom is expected to make a return during the winter lockdown as stores anticipate a rise in sales of power tools and curtains. Andrew Goodacre, chief executive of the British Independent Retailers Association, said hardware stores have stocked up on “everything from power tools to Christmas gnomes” […]
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French schools reopen in mourning after beheading of teacher
A woman holds her child by the hand on their way to the school in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, northwest of Paris, Monday Nov.2, 2020. All schools in France hold a minute of silence at 11h to honor the teacher beheaded in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine for showing his class caricatures of Islam’s prophet for a […]
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Jacinda Ardern unveils ‘incredibly diverse’ cabinet, including foreign minister with Maori face tattoo
“I think it’s an important point to make – these are individuals who have been promoted for what they bring to the cabinet, they also reflect the New Zealand that elected them.” Mr Robertson, 49, has long acted as Ms Ardern’s right-hand man – he controlled the government’s purse strings as […]
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Inside a Designer’s Joy-Filled Harlem Apartment
Courtney McLeod smiles, seated atop her custom upholstered orange velvet sofa from Lee Jofa. Take one look at designer Courtney McLeod’s work and you’ll understand why she’s known for her bold, confident use of color. Her one-bedroom apartment in Harlem is saturated in rich tones and filled with pieces that […]
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Rachel Riley on why its time to start rethinking retirement
What can we do to make later life as fulfilling as possible for all of us? Join Rachel Riley and experts as they discuss why we need to start rethinking retirement This week’s Power of Us podcast is hosted by mathematician and presenter Rachel Riley and features a panel of […]
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Visualizing Your Interior Design Virtually
When Jessica Shaw, director of interior design for The Turett Collaborative in New York City, took on an entirely virtual design project for a home in the Midwood neighborhood in Brooklyn in 2019, she never suspected she was learning skills that would become vital to her business in 2020. “I […]