Editor’s note: In 2019, homicides in Dallas spiked to the highest level in more than a decade. This year, The Dallas Morning News is tracking the city’s homicides, exploring the impact on families and neighborhoods, and examining the possible causes of the rise in violence. One in an occasional series. […]
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100 Best Companies Of 2020: Agility Amid Coronavirus Crisis Saw At-Home Plays, Biotechs Excel
A pandemic is arguably the ultimate black swan event. In a stroke, the Covid-19 crisis managed to be a game changer across nations and industries alike. X But while a brief bear market took hold, a strong economic rebound also took hold as America reacted to the issue at hand. […]
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The Top Interior-Design Trends for 2021
DESIGNERS LIKE Lance Thomas see the serendipitous upside of 2020’s quarantine. “It has forced homeowners to evaluate how they live in their homes, how it makes them feel,” said the principal and co-owner of Thomas Guy Interiors in Lake Charles, La. And judging from some of the incoming trends our […]
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Best year end 2020 deals from across the internet
Yahoo Life is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. These year-end deals are just bonkers! (Photo: Yahoo Life) As we bid farewell to 2020 (see […]
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WANTED: Suspects who used saw to break into business
For Immediate Release: December 28, 2020 Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Burglary and Theft Division need the public’s assistance identifying the suspects responsible for a Burglary of a Building. On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at approximately 3:45 a.m., two unknown suspects burglarized a business located in the 8800 block […]
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The Best Subscriptions and Online Classes to Better Yourself in 2021
Now that the Christmas holiday is firmly in the past, all eyes are on the next big event: New Year’s Day. Sure, New Year’s Eve celebrations may look a little different this year (complete with social distancing, at-home gatherings with loved ones and comfortable loungewear and sweats), but that doesn’t […]
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Try Amazon, Airbnb VR tours amid COVID travel restrictions
I scared myself silly the other night on a Gangsters and Ghosts walking tour of Chicago. The evening was frosty — a slurry of snow and rain swirling through the air — and the scene eerie, a deserted walkway along the Chicago River, dark waters lapping at the bank. My […]
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At-Home Workouts Are at an All-Time High: Is Peloton Stock a Buy?
Everyone’s talking about Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) these days because it’s a work-from-home story that’s been on fire amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The fact the stock has appreciated by nearly 430% so far this year has certainly contributed to the chatter. There’s no doubt Peloton’s business is booming. But will that continue? […]
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BARTable holiday events: December 24-31
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus is putting on a holiday showcase on Christmas Eve. Photo courtesy of San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. Get cozy on the couch, grab your favorite holiday treat and take in all that this week has to offer. There are a lot of great ways […]
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17 things under $25 with thousands of rave reviews
Stick to your budget with these top-rated picks. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Online shopping can get really expensive really fast. But you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a lot of […]
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the artist behind Doctor Who’s blockbuster image
Doctor Who’s series 7 poster by digital artist Lee Binding If you’re a Doctor Who fan – of either ‘classic’ or ‘new’ Who, or indeed, both – you’ve undoubtedly been dazzled by the work of digital artist Lee Binding. His designs are, in both the traditional sense of the word […]
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7 Renovation Trends to Look Out For in 2021
This year saw an incredible shift in the day-to-day operations of the world. Offices shuttered, daily commutes ended, and we tried to do it all—from schooling to working out to therapy to vacations—in our homes. According to a study, 36.2 million Americans (22% of the workforce) will be working remotely […]
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Logitech CEO Fires And Rehires Himself
To refresh his thinking, Bracken Darrell uses a thought experiment. The Logitech CEO pretends to fire himself — and then rehires himself as a bold, free-minded newcomer. X Darrell, also president of computer peripheral maker Logitech (LOGI), finds the exercise liberating. He returns to work with a clean slate and […]
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Ring in New Year’s 2021 before midnight
Kim Cook, Associated Press Published 11:54 a.m. ET Dec. 29, 2020 | Updated 5:46 a.m. ET Dec. 30, 2020 CLOSE Coronavirus topped the list of things people want to leave behind in 2020 and not take into the new year at the annual Good Riddance Day paper shredder event in […]
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9 best jug blenders for smoothies, soups and juices
The key quality we were looking for was smoothness and speed of blitzing (iStock/ The Independent) Whether you are kickstarting a healthy morning smoothie regime or are keen to make more homemade soups, dips, nut butters or just a great margarita, there is a blender out there for you. We’ve […]
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5 Environmental Stories That Could Dominate In 2021
This year was supposed to be the year for climate action. Landmark climate and environmental summits were scheduled. At the highest-profile of these, COP 26, countries were expected to agree on new and more stringent targets for keeping the world’s temperatures from rising above levels which would tip us over […]
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How to get money you didn’t know you had
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Are you owed money you don’t even know about? You might be, if your name is in an unclaimed property database. Each year, billions of dollars from forgotten security deposits, refunds, uncashed paychecks and even old bank accounts are reported to state […]
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Celebrate new year before midnight | Living
Don’t want to stay up till midnight on the last day of the year? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31. Set the mood First, keep your circle small, per coronavirus health guidelines. “The safest way to celebrate the new […]
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The best true wireless earbuds under $50 for 2021
We have a list of the top AirPods alternatives under $100. But what if you’re looking for something even cheaper? Say, a wireless earbud option half that price or even less? Then this is the list for you, the best of budget true wireless earbuds. And while there’s certainly a proliferation […]
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One of the mods made the Nintendo 64 smaller than the original controller
Take an old console and make it as small as possible Well-established tradition In the mod community, there might be a new victor in the race to shrink the Nintendo 64 as much as possible (Across Enter). GmanModz has cut the N64 to the point where it’s smaller than a […]