JESY Nelson won’t be singing Shout Out To My Ex any more, not only because she’s left Little Mix but because she is back with her boyfriend. I told last month how she had split from Our Girl actor Sean Sagar after eight months together when lockdown proved too difficult […]
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South Carolina vs Alabama women’s basketball score, summary
When it comes to South Carolina women’s basketball, the third quarter’s the charm. And that didn’t change Sunday against pesky Alabama. Entering the game, the No. 4 Gamecocks had outscored opponents by 110 points in third quarters this season — their best 10-minute frame by far. Sure enough, Dawn Staley’s […]
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Tips for weathering winter weather
Dress for the weather if you go out (but stay in if you can) If you are going to be doing physical activity, make sure to wear a base (next-to-skin) layer made to “wick” moisture, according to online advice from the outdoor store REI. Materials that wick moisture, including synthetics […]
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Beloved Foster Mom to More Than 300 Kids Dies of COVID-19
Courtesy of Carianne Braley Sue Braley is being remembered for her dedication to children. Braley — who fostered more than 300 kids with her husband Dennis — died earlier this month of coronavirus-related complications, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The Florida resident, 66, died on Jan. 20, just nine days […]
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An interior designer shares 11 things she would never have in her own home
There are a few things you won’t find in this interior designer’s living room. Apinya Kurakhan/Shutterstock An interior designer shared the items and trends she would never have in her home. She said she isn’t a fan of unorganized clothing racks, Mason jars, or textured walls. You also won’t find […]
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Manheim Expands Protections to Digital Sales – Technology
Manheim is expanding and enhancing protection of digital purchases with its new Digital Buyer Protection program, designed to help dealers buy more confidently online. The program, which applies across all of Manheim’s digital platforms, expands coverage for vehicles with condition reports for damaged items not previously covered, like undocumented exterior […]
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Top 10 items that make online class better – The Cavalier Daily
1. Sticky notes Those little pieces of paper that are vibrantly colored and can stick to any surface have never failed to keep my workspace interesting and effective. Sticky notes have always been the single most important desk item in my inventory. I see sticky notes as a blank canvas […]
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Americans must pull together, to provide the world with leadership
For all the calamity that happened in 2020, the year also brought historic moves toward peace in the Middle East that nobody could have envisioned even a year ago. In particular, the Abraham Accords — the series of groundbreaking diplomatic openings between Israel and several Middle Eastern states, led by […]
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Russia Arrests 4,700 In Protests Demanding Navalny’s Release
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 4,700 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring […]
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Sunday Dinner: COVID Threatens a Fading Tradition
(Akchamczuk/Getty Images) The people we miss around the table. When I was a boy, my mother would take me to her best friend’s house about once a month or so for Sunday dinner. The house was in northern New Jersey, and the friend had an Italian background. If you know […]
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5 Sure Ways to Avoid COVID Now, According to a Doctor
It’s the end of January and I’m writing this, thinking about New Year’s Resolutions, as a doctor and a human. Did you make any? And perhaps already broken them?!? I would like you to think about the 5 things in this post—not as New Year’s Resolutions exactly, but as a […]
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St. Louis-area nursing homes find creative ways to keep residents engaged amid pandemic | Lifestyles
Activity Director Kristi Gard, wearing a poodle skirt for “40s Day,” walks resident Helen Werling back to her room after a small group gathered for a candy trivia game on Wednesday at Oak Hill in Waterloo. “We have a lot of costumes […]
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Swedish nurse wins a week of isolation, films amid pandemic
“During this pandemic, so many people have turned to cinema when in isolation,” he said. “But the pandemic has also changed how we experience films.” Like most events, the film festival has moved online as COVID-19 restrictions banned public gatherings, but organizers have set-up a real-time streaming platform accessible to […]
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Ikea now requires customers to acknowledge this risk before making certain purchases
During your next trip to Ikea, you may be required to take a new step before you’re allowed to make a purchase. Home furnishing behemoth Ikea announced it will require shoppers in the U.S. to acknowledge that chest of drawers and other pieces of furniture should be anchored to a […]
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Shop better, shop smarter: A new venue for Alaskans to buy local | Community Perspectives
Forever and ever, the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation has encouraged residents to “Think Local” and shop “Fairbanks First.” Today, though, the ravages of COVID-19 have elevated “buying local” from simply “a good thing to do” into a true community necessity — small businesses across our community are at dire risk […]
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Russia Arrests 2,700 In Protests Demanding Navalny’s Release
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia’s vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Over 2,700 were detained by police, according to a […]
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Russia Rises Up Against Putin as Thousands Defy Kremlin’s Medieval ‘Castle’ Crackdown
MOSCOW—The opulent, fortified Kremlin, which stands right in the center of Moscow, looked like a besieged castle on Sunday. Metal fences, traffic cops and interior ministry riot troops blocked all the streets around Lubyanka square, the Federal Security Service (FSB) headquarters, and Red Square. The metro stations were closed. It […]
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Millions of COVID-19 survivors have lost the sense of smell and taste. Will they come back? Not even researchers know.
Edelmira Rivera was lying on her bed with her husband and 16-month-old son selecting a movie when she heard a loud bang outside their home in Waco, Texas. Then her sister screamed, “Fire!” “I dropped everything and just grabbed my son and his blanket,” said Rivera, 22. “I could not […]
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Pet-friendly home design tips to weather the pandemic
During the loneliness and isolation that’s come with COVID-19 and quarantining, pets have become a renewed source of comfort, companionship and love. Pet adoptions have spiked in the past several months, with many people bringing furry friends into their homes and lives. “But with a new pet comes […]
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Josh Heupel Addressed Tennessee Fans At Today’s Men’s Basketball Game
UCF coach Josh Heupel looks on during game. The No. 18 Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team picked up a statement win tonight, crushing No. 15 Kansas at home 80-61. At halftime of today’s game, new Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel got his chance to address Vols fans live for the […]