It has wreaked havoc on their lives. Closed schools. Interrupted access to free lunch and essential technology. Canceled activities. Forced an inability to hang out with friends. In the United States’ desire to return to “normal” last year, we deprioritized young people. We floundered through decisions on closing schools and […]
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Here’s how to get spilled milk out of nooks and crannies
If you drink milk, odds are you have spilled some. When the spill is confined to a puddle on your counter or floor, it’s easily wiped up with a cloth or paper towel. But when the milk drips, flows or otherwise finds its way into cracks, crevices and other hard […]
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Utah Republican proposes state bill requiring watching video before abortion
A Utah Republican lawmaker proposed a bill in the state House of Representatives on Wednesday that would require women to watch a video that includes ultrasounds of a developing fetus before undergoing an abortion. State Rep. Steve Christiansen (R) introduced a bill in the Utah House that would mandate women […]
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Biden pauses new oil and gas leasing on public lands and waters
President Biden has taken action to stop issuing new leases for natural gas and oil development on federal lands and waters as part of his broader push to tackle climate change and transition to a clean-energy economy. The president on Wednesday signed an executive order that directs the Department of […]
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Sliver Pizzeria’s Uptown Oakland location; Ayesha Curry’s new coffee bar
Sliver Pizzeria will open its fourth location in Uptown Oakland. Photo: Sliver Sliver Pizzeria heads Uptown Reader Alan G. sent us a tip that Berkeley-based mini-chain Sliver Pizzeria — known for its changing daily menu of one vegetarian pizza and one salad — has plans for a new location on […]
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Fourteen Years and a Demolition Later, Greg Norman Lists Jupiter Island Home for $59.9 Million
Over a period of 14 years, golf legend Greg Norman has listed his home, reduced the price of his home, demolished his home and then replaced it with a large family compound filled with every bell and whistle he could think of. Now he and his wife Kiki Norman have […]
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GOP senator to introduce bill barring Biden from restricting drilling on federal lands
Sen. Cynthia LummisCynthia Marie LummisREAD: The Republicans who voted to challenge election results LIVE COVERAGE: Congress certifies Biden win after Pennsylvania, Arizona challenges fail Senate swears-in six new lawmakers as 117th Congress convenes MORE (R-Wyo.) is set to introduce a bill that would restrict the White House from unilaterally blocking […]
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Yakima Valley restaurants bring the outside indoors to offer seating inside | News
YAKIMA — A number of Yakima-area restaurants and bars that are reopening indoor dining areas at 25% capacity are doing so under new open-air dining guidelines. Concerns about restaurants and the guidelines have generated plenty of phone calls to the Yakima Health District, said Shawn Magee, the health district’s environmental […]
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Unpacking Biden’s New Environmental Executive Orders
For the second time in as many weeks, President Joe Biden issued sweeping executive orders to confront global climate change and other environmental crises. The orders elevate climate change as a key foreign policy and national security priority, temporarily pause new oil and gas leasing on federal lands, and set […]
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‘RHOSLC’s Mary Cosby Responds to ‘Cruel’ Allegations and Explains ‘Going Missing’ From Season 1 (Exclusive)
Mary Cosby entered The Real Housewives canon with a bang… well, a whiff. A whiff of “hospital smell.” With an unexpected dig at co-star Jen Shah (“You smell like hospital”), the pastor with a passion for fashion cemented herself in the reality TV annals… but then, she slowly showed up […]
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This Boston-area home inspector has a popular Instagram account about the head-scratching things he encounters on the job
“We looked at this thing and then we both looked at each other,” said Brock, owner of Boston Home Inspectors. “I just shrugged my shoulders and said, ‘We’ll leave it at TRX.’” From the humorous and bizarre to the downright unbelievable, for years Brock has been capturing images of surprising […]
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7 Ways to Decorate with Checkerboard Patterns for a Bold Yet Classic Look
Checked patterns, including plaid, gingham, and buffalo check, have been a popular feature in home decor for decades. However, the checkerboard motif has recently stepped into the spotlight as the check of the moment. The classic staggered arrangement of black and white squares, reminiscent of a chessboard, is once again […]
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Latest on CA storms: Winds cuts power, rain and snow continue
An extreme atmospheric river storm that reached Northern California on Tuesday evening brought extreme wind gusts overnight and is continuing to wreak havoc Wednesday morning in the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada. The National Weather Service reported Wednesday morning that gusts peaked well above 60 mph in the Sacramento area […]
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Children’s Theatre grant will bring online storytelling to Cedar Rapids classrooms
CEDAR RAPIDS — An actor, a dancer, a musician and a storyteller walked into a room Saturday, welding their artistry to make story sparks fly. All were selected to launch a Playtime Poppy online storytelling initiative for Cedar Rapids elementary classrooms, financed through a recent $5,000 Iowa Arts Council Virtual […]
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Biden to sign series of orders to tackle climate change
President Biden will sign three executive actions on Wednesday aimed at addressing the climate crisis, kicking off the process of meeting U.S. obligations under the Paris agreement while directing the government to purchase electric vehicles and pause new oil and gas leases on public lands. The sweeping package of executive […]
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How an unheralded team developed a COVID-19 vaccine in record time
Barney Graham, Kizzmekia Corbett, Anthony Fauci, Jason McLellan, Derrick Rossi and Luigi Warren Jennifer Haller layered a blue denim shirt over a gray tank top that morning, knowing she would later need to bare one shoulder. Her husband, always on her case about skipping breakfast, scrambled some eggs. The night […]
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Here’s how Californians can sign up for vaccine notification
When are you eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine? California has launched a new system, My Turn, that tells you exactly that. At myturn.ca.gov, you can sign up now to find out if you are eligible. An appointment sign-up feature is currently limited to Los Angeles and San Diego counties, […]
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All The New Beauty Products To Get Your Hands On In 2021
When the year 2020 was coming to an end, we showcased all the great beauty products that helped Black women look and feel our best, even when we were going absolutely nowhere, via our Melanin Awards feature. But now that it’s a new year, new products are being rolled out […]
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Is this the ultimate ski destination for families on a budget?
Ski resorts in Bulgaria are among the few in Europe that have reopened during the pandemic, but how do they compare to their Alpine cousins for a family ski holiday? Ski resorts don’t come much cheaper than Bansko in Bulgaria. So said the annual Post Office Travel Money family ski […]