Earlier this month, in putting away our Christmas things, I returned to my shelf the holiday stories that cheer me no matter how often I reread them. They include “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas,” “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote and “Memories of a Large Christmas,” Lillian […]
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These Theories May Explain What’s Going On In ‘WandaVision’
Even if you’ve already seen “WandaVision,” you may still be wondering, “Wait, what the heck is going on in ‘WandaVision’?” The new series, starring Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda/Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany as the synthetic humanoid robot Vision ― both from the Marvel Cinematic Universe ― is like a kooky […]
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London Design Biennale features gorgeous
The London Design Biennale is launching in the midst of a catastrophic year. Its main theme, Resonance, has artists grappling with issues like climate change, privacy, and technology, while its online exhibition asks artists to address these issues even more head-on. Design in an Age of Crisis: Radical Design Thinking […]
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Fact check: Poland, Sweden and Norway did not file a lawsuit against the WHO for ‘infecting Europe’ with ‘chemtrails’
Posts on social media make the claim that Poland, Sweden and Norway “are suing” the World Health Organization (WHO) for “infecting Europe” with “chemical pneumonia” released from airplanes. Some iterations include the claim that Reuters reported on this alleged lawsuit. These claims are false: Reuters did not report this or […]
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Daytona Beach Shores woman, 92, desperate for COVID vaccine
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES – For Mary Tornabene, the daunting early morning walk across busy State Road A1A has become a daily routine, a ritual that started when Publix announced the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine this week at many of its pharmacies statewide. At age 92, Tornabene is well above […]
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How to Avoid the 5 Worst Bedroom Interior-Design Mistakes
MAKING conference calls from under the covers was once a sick-day anomaly. Now, of course, you can spend a whole workday supine, with your boss none the wiser. But when you blur the borders between desk and duvet, said Brooklyn designer Highlyann Krasnow, “it becomes much more difficult to view […]
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347aidan Wants to Make Your Day
Speaking to a lot of artists about TikTok, it seems like there are some misconceptions. A lot of people think, “Oh, I need to make dance videos or pay influencers to go viral.” Looking through your page, it seems like a lot of what you do is just talking to […]
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Belarus authorities criticised over tape discussing internment camps for protesters
By Matthias Williams KYIV (Reuters) – President Alexander Lukashenko’s main electoral challenger criticised the Belarusian authorities on Friday over an audio recording in which she said a top security official discussed putting people into camps to discourage unrest. Reuters could not independently verify the authenticity of the recording, which was […]
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Olympic champion says she was assaulted by sports official
Jan. 15, 2021Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 12:53 p.m. ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou of Greece has accused an unnamed sporting official of sexually assaulting her in 1998 during preparations for the Sydney Games. Bekatorou, who won gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics, said the male official from […]
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Agency IGs to probe breakdown in response to Capitol riots
Inspectors general across four government agencies plan to review the government’s response to the riots on January 6, examining how poor communication and planning led to a siege on the Capitol. Investigators at the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, Defense and Interior each plan to review their agencies’ response amid […]
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Students sound off about the COVID-19 college experience: Hectic, monotonous, worth it
What is the COVID-19 college experience? Hectic, monotonous and worth it, students say. Top row, from left : Kimberly Hernandez, 19, a sophomore at N.C. State University; Imani Johnson, 21, senior and Miss North Carolina Central University; Zachary Winstead, 20, junior at N.C. State University. Center row, from left : […]
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Trump Tried to End Federal Arts Funding. Instead, It Grew.
Part of the argument against shuttering the arts endowment has always rested on the fact that culture is an economic engine and that, as federal agencies go, the N.E.A. is hardly an expensive one. Its $167.5 million budget for 2021 is still no more than what one city, New York, […]
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DIY RVs and vans you have to see to believe
When You Want It Done Right If you have the money, there are plenty of impressive luxury RVs for sale. There are also ways to make your own luxury for less though, or just for fun. Some innovative designers have made their own awesome RVs using recycled parts and vehicles, […]
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20 dream trips for frustrated skiers to book now
The past 12 months have been a skier’s imperfect storm: the early end to last season, virtually no skiing for Brits thus far this winter and new Covid restrictions piling up like snowdrifts. It’s therefore almost inevitable that, with pent-up demand high as a mountain and uncertainty set to run […]
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1 Question Simon Property Group Needs to Answer
There’s no question that retail landlords like Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) were happy to put 2020 behind them. There are still headwinds ahead, of course, because the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing. But 2021 is likely to be a year of renewal as the vaccines now being disseminated help the […]
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The best time to go to the grocery store and the worst
Grocery shopping is a part of weekly (and often daily!) life for most Americans. But are you shopping like a pro? There are some simple strategies you can use to get in and out of the store quicker all while saving money and sticking to your nutritional goals. The best […]
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25 fun things to do this winter that won’t break the bank
25 fun things to do this winter that won’t break the bank Here comes winter! It is now time to welcome the last (or the first) season of the year – winter! Here are 25 fun […]
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Hennessy collaborates with artist Liu Wei for Chinese New Year
© Provided by PrestigeOnline 2020 has been an extraordinary time for all of us, no doubt providing boundless inspiration for artists in particular, as they (and we) are forced to confront the new realities the world has presented to us. This couldn’t be truer for Chinese artist Liu Wei, whose […]
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Largest COVID vaccination site in Nevada opens after dress rehearsal
The largest COVID-19 vaccination site in the state will officially open Friday to members of the public — at least those who were able to make appointments on the Southern Nevada Health District’s website before it crashed. The vaccination site at Cashman Center in Las Vegas had what was described […]
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Why WFB (that’s Working From Bed) is the new WFH
Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, Silentnight’s sleep expert, advises taking regular breaks away from your desk (or bed) throughout the day, avoiding screens before bedtime and making an effort to create a healthy sleep routine. One way to do so is to engage in a little bedscaping to switch the scene from working […]