The claim: Pope Francis approves COVID-19 vaccine developed with aborted fetal tissue for Catholics The leader of the Catholic church supports vaccination against COVID-19 for Catholics, despite possible ties to aborted fetal cells, according to a Facebook claim. “CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS !!!!!!!“ begins a post Dec. 22 by user […]
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Representing Black Businesses on Ujamaa, the Fourth Night of Kwanzaa
Refinery29 Find & Support Black-Owned Businesses With These Apps & Websites Following the police killing of George Floyd in May, protests broke out across the country. We encourage everyone to continue this fight in 2021 by marching in local protests, signing online petitions, donating, and calling elected officials, but there’s another way to fight […]
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Build Your WordPress E-Commerce Empire With This $30 Training Bundle
Even if you don’t run a WordPress site, you’re probably pretty familiar with the platform. The open-source content management system (CMS) has evolved nicely since its inception in 2003, and is far more than just a tool for building personal blogs: When linked with conduits like Facebook and Amazon, it can […]
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The best early deals from Boots, Asos, Next and more
From Topshop to Cult Beauty, there are plenty of impressive savings to be had (The Independent) The January sales are good news for anyone looking to grab a bargain, but fashion and beauty fans specifically are in for a real treat. Whether you’re looking to overhaul your skincare routine, top […]
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Auto trends of 2020: Online buying, electric trucks and SUVs go off-road again
And certain major trends emerged, like a long-awaited embrace of electric trucks and a return to the extra-rugged SUV. Another big trend: shopping for a car from the Covid-free safety of your home. Here’s a look at some of the biggest trends that shaped the industry in 2020. Trucks go […]
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Make these 8 money moves today to get the new year off to a strong start
Make these 8 money moves today to get the new year off to a strong start It’s been a long, strange, tiring year, and many of us are eager to leave 2020 in our rearview mirror. After all, there’s a lot to look forward to in 2021: the vaccine rollout, […]
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I’m a doctor at the front of the vaccine line. My family back home in Zimbabwe is at the end.
Reliable refrigeration is a luxury in Zimbabwe. Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald. Vaccine Diaries is a series of dispatches exploring the rollout of COVID-19 immunizations. I weep with relief when I hear Anthony Fauci announce that the COVID-19 vaccine is imminent for health care workers. As […]
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How Local Brands And Consumers Can Connect
Rachely Esman CEO & Co-Founder of Wescover: building a marketplace to discover original art & design Creators. getty As we approach the end of an unprecedented year, I find myself hoping small businesses will survive the next decade. I have watched so many storefronts shut their doors, get boarded up and […]
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‘Life locked in hotel room – police guard, food deliveries and lots of Dolly Parton’ – World News
2020 has been the year we were forced to celebrate birthdays in the park and catch up with loved ones over cups of tea in the garden in freezing temperatures. While we’ve all probably been guilty of moaning or complaining, many people whose family live abroad haven’t been able to […]
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The best early deals from Shark, Bosch, LG and more
The retailer is kicking off the new year with huge savings (The Independent) With Christmas and Boxing Day now officially over, the New Year sales are the next big shopping event to look forward to. And, while there have already been many amazing offers, retailers still have plenty of deals […]
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Type R retrospective: What if gold really can stay?
Two decades separates these two sports cars. Steven Ewing/Roadshow Earlier this year, a US-spec Acura Integra Type R sold for upwards of $50,000 in an online auction. Don’t get us wrong, the Integra is a special vehicle, and there are good reasons for it to be spoken about by car […]
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Decorate & Celebrate New Year’s Eve Virtually At Home
Greg Vote, VStock LLCGetty Images With many parts of the country most likely set for a New Year lockdown, celebrations from New Year’s Eve through to New Year’s Day will be taking place at home. Like Christmas, it may not be what we had planned, but ringing in the New […]
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Best early deals from Currys, Boots, John Lewis and more
We’ll be on hand to bring you the best deals and savings (The Independent) ‘Tis the season for sales. And if you didn’t manage to snap up a bargain during the Black Friday or Boxing Day bonanza, you’ll be pleased to know the January sales are just around the corner. […]
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The best early tech deals from Argos, John Lewis, Very and more
Big-name brands are set to slash prices throughout the sale, so there’s no better time to treat yourself (The Independent) As Christmas and Boxing Day come to an end, there are still the January sales ahead, with plenty of deals to be had. While some of us might spend January […]
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As the Sun Sets on 2020, These 5 Stocks Are My Highest-Conviction Holdings
This very miserable year is nearly over, and like most people, I say good riddance! Between political tensions, social unrest, and a worldwide pandemic, 2020 will easily go down as a year to forget. Amazingly, the stock market’s been one of its few bright spots. The S&P 500′s going to […]
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2020, a nightmare for restaurants and food suppliers, may have permanently altered how and what we eat
There were moments, early in the pandemic, when Joseph Musillami wasn’t sure how the family business would make it. Purely Meat Co., a commercial butcher in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood that supplies mostly high-end restaurants, saw sales plummet 75% when the state banned indoor dining in March. It halted […]
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These 6 Women-Led Jewellery Brands You Should Know About
Jewellery has always been an intrinsic part of Indian women’s attire. It was once an important part of their heirloom and consisted largely of chunky gold ornaments. Now, dainty and minimalistic pieces that can be paired with various kinds of outfits are in vogue. Such pieces have a timeless quality […]
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Why the end of Flash animation marks the end of an era for creativity on the web
It was a tale of sex and death and Teletubbies. In 1998, programmer and animator Tom Fulp released an online video game titled “Teletubby Fun Land” that featured the characters from the British children’s television program getting drunk and stoned and engaged in acts of devil worship. One of the […]
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Shop the retailer’s huge after Christmas sale now
Trust us: These savings on top of savings are a big deal. (Photo: Saturday/Sunday) — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. You’ve already decked the halls, but what about your closet? Right now, you can give your wardrobe a […]
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Shop the semi-annual savings event for up to 60% off
Save on totes, crossbodies and more at this designer sale. (Photo: Tory Burch / Getty Images) — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Gift-giving season has steadily come to a halt, but all of the incredible end-of-year sales are just getting started! Take […]