Ben Fox Rubin/CNET Haven — a company formed to handle health care for the hundreds of thousands of US workers at retail giant Amazon, conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway and banking titan JPMorgan Chase — will shut down at the end of February. “Moving forward, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase & […]
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44 Funny Valentine’s Day Cards To Make You Laugh
If your Valentine’s Day plans are less “candlelit dinners and long-stemmed roses” and more “puns, fart jokes, and a Big Mouth marathon,” we’ve got some cards for you. We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, BuzzFeed […]
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The Art that Defined San Francisco in 2020
Art in 2020 has been unexpected, unprecedented, and sometimes uncanny. When the pandemic first started, Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot helmed a disastrous “Imagine” celebrity cover which people were quick to criticize for being out of tune — literally and with the times. Later, there was the flurry of television reunions […]
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Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan End Health-Care Venture Haven
Haven Health, originally sparked by an idea from JPMorgan Chief Executive Jamie Dimon and supported by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Berkshire’s Warren Buffett, sought to reduce health-care costs for hundreds of thousands of workers at the three companies by pooling resources and technology. Haven’s stated aim at its 2018 launch […]
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The One-of-a-Kind Lamborghini SC20 Is Both Road Registered and Race Ready
The one-of-one Lamborghini SC20 lacks top, windshield and side windows. Lamborghini photo Text size The new Lamborghini SC20 is a prime example of the company’s flourishing bespoke customization business. Indeed, it was a special commission, and only the second unique car ever built by Lamborghini’s racing division, Squadra Corse. The […]
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Post-Pandemic Cities Can Permanently Reclaim Public Spaces As Gathering Places | Cities
Will the COVID-19 pandemic prompt a shift to healthier cities that focus on wellness rather than functional and economic concerns? This is a hypothesis that seems to be supported by several researchers around the world. In many ways, containment and physical distancing measures have contributed to an increased recognition of […]
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What led to California’s COVID surge? Holiday gatherings?
Nine months ago, when the globe was beginning to realize the enormity of the coronavirus, experts say California made an important decision. Standing at a lectern surrounded by fellow state leaders on March 19, Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed the state, saying they faced a grim outlook if decisive action wasn’t […]
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Best Travel Earbuds 2021: Top Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds
Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The best earbuds for travel can all but eliminate the stress – and boredom – of long travel […]
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Our favorite home-office essentials for 2021
After working from home went mainstream in the spring, many of our favorite home office essentials became impossible to buy online. But now many of those items have come back into stock — and for the first time in a long time, our favorite webcams, monitors and USB mics are […]
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6 formatting mistakes you are making on your resume
According to recent surveys, over 25 million Americans are looking for a job right now. That means now, more than ever, it’s important to make sure your resume is up to par if you want to put yourself ahead of the game in your job search. Your resume may have […]
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Notebook: Teammate says 49ers ‘need’ Garoppolo at QB in ’21
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates winning the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at the Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara. Paul Kitagaki Jr. [email protected] Until the 49ers line up for their first snap of the 2021 season, there will be […]
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‘The Boy in the Box’ was first remote learner in Akron Public Schools
Mark J. Price | Akron Beacon Journal Mark Palchick couldn’t go to school so he learned from home. In doing so, he became the first student in Akron Public Schools to participate in remote learning. This school year, more than 21,000 students in the district are receiving online instruction during […]
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New Year’s deals from Pandora, Beauty Bay, Nike 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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Documentary about Sir Elton John and his band in discussion with Netflix
ROCKETMAN was one of the top films of 2019, and now a sequel featuring more of Elton John’s crazy life is to be released. This time it will be in documentary form and will include all the bits left out of the movie. 15 Sir Elton John in flamboyant costume […]
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Embroidery hobby has turned into so much more than stitching
One of the gifts from 2020 that I’m happy to carry into the new year is embroidery, my quarantine hobby. In late April, when it was clear that we weren’t returning to campus for the remainder of the school year, that travel was curtailed indefinitely and that I had watched […]
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Design Recipes: 10 quick ways to refresh your home in 2021
Looking for ways to give your home a new look in the new year? Start with quick, easy refreshing techniques that won’t break the bank. Whether you are looking to redo an entire room or elevate certain areas of your space, here are some great tricks of the trade to […]
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Teachers’ mental health suffering during pandemic
CLOSE This story was published in partnership with The 19th, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy. Carly Evans never missed her weekly appointment with her therapist. She called it her “maintenance” — it kept everything in her life running smoothly. That changed in September, when Evans, […]
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What Do Financial Advisors Do To Move Ahead This Year?
Last year upended the many ways people live their lives and manage their finances. And it’s no different for financial advisors and those who work with them. So, what do financial advisors do, and how did 2020 change the way they conduct business and serve clients? X “A financial advisor […]
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Treasures: Monetary value of pottery depends on size
This vase/bowl with lid has been in my family singe the 1960s. I have no idea where it is from or if it is valuable. I am looking to downsize and want to sell it. Thank you, D. D. Dear D. D.: Unmarked pottery and porcelain can drive a collector […]
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Ask Angie’s List: How should I plan a home gym?
Home gyms have always been a popular option for getting fit without needing to share space at a fitness club. Unsurprisingly, given New Year’s resolutions, fitness experts say they get the most interest in home gyms around January, and this year in particular, they are likely to be quite popular. […]