BROCKTON, Mass. – To the world, Keith Gill is the investor who led an online community to buy stock in gaming company GameStop, causing its price to fluctuate greatly and make some money and others to lose it. But in the Brockton area south of Boston, Gill is someone who […]
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The best Chinese restaurant in every state
Best in Tso From shrimp fried rice to egg foo young, Americans love Chinese food. It’s hard to imagine there are many towns in the entire country that don’t have their own go-to spot for fried wontons, egg drop soup, and pork lo mein — and try as we may […]
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Biden environmental challenge: Filling vacant scientist jobs
Laura Dodson, an economist and union official at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, is photographed in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. Federal data shows the ranks of scientists who carry out environmental research, enforcement and other jobs fell sharply in some agencies under former President Donald Trump. […]
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Acer Swift 5 (late 2020) review: putting the ‘ultra’ in ‘ultraportable’
If you need a laptop that’s not just light, but among the lightest of the light, you’re looking for the 14-inch Acer Swift 5. At just 2.31 pounds, it’s one of those devices that messes with your mind. When I pick it up, I feel like I must be holding […]
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All the best iPad games to play in 2021
Have you tried Among Us yet? InnerSloth Searching for a new game to while away the hours during the pandemic? Look no further than your beloved iPad, iPad Pro or iPad mini. You see, the iPad is now 10 years old and iOS offers a wealth of tablet-centric games. That’s right, […]
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Essential Arts: With a zipper, Karen Carson adds sensuousness to chilly minimalism
Greetings from our ongoing pandemic, where we’re all a little bit of Mads Mikkelsen in the Danish dramedy “Another Round.” I’m Carolina A. Miranda, culture and urban design columnist for the Los Angeles Times, rounding up the week’s essential art news — and satirical architecture speak: Minimalism, but make it […]
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You have to be extremely online to understand the threat America faces now
You have to be extremely online to understand the threat America faces now Sometimes, as a reporter covering digital culture, I feel like I live in a world disparate from my friends and family. How do you, for instance, explain the vagaries and subsets of alt-TikTok to people who, at […]
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Why Brendon Scholl, JLo’s Trans Nibling, Decided to Tell Their Story – E! Online
While inviting the whole world into something as personal as one’s own journey with their gender identity is a big undertaking, Brendon said the decision was a rather easy one to make. “The big reason that I felt comfortable telling my story is because I knew that when I was just starting […]
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Volunteer interior designers turn girls’ shelter from drab to dreamy for teens escaping sex trafficking
Could big comfy pillows, colorful bedding and rugs, freshly painted walls and decorative art help protect girls from abuse and exploitation? Maybe. In fact, it’s the hope of the staff of Brittany’s Place, a shelter for child victims of sex trafficking. The shelter got a free makeover this month when […]
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Why a four-poster is the Bridgerton bedroom upgrade your home needs
Of all the trends to emerge in the first weeks of 2021, one of the more unexpected ones is a revival of the four-poster bed. But, partly thanks to the Bridgerton effect, full-on furniture is in demand, and the bedroom is no exception. The four-poster, the earliest examples of which […]
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Be Local: Area professionals ready to help around the house | BeLocal Network
Editor’s note: This is a weekly series focusing on the importance of buying local. Five months ago, Brian McMahon did handyman-like things as a hobby. Then everything changed at the end of August when he “took over” his aunt and uncle’s business – Ace Handyman Services. The company serves the […]
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An Art Nouveau gem unmasked in Covid-hit Brussels
An emblematic Art Nouveau mansion designed by Belgian architect Victor Horta has opened its doors to the public in Brussels, revealing a long hidden jewel of the city’s Belle Epoque glory. © François WALSCHAERTS The Hotel Solvay, an Art Nouveau gem in Brussels, is now open for public visits “It […]
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Coronavirus Today: Shortages and second-shot anxiety
Good evening. I’m Amina Khan, and it’s Friday, Jan. 29. Here’s the latest on what’s happening with the coronavirus, plus ways to spend your weekend and a look at some of the week’s best stories. Newsletter Get our free Coronavirus Today newsletter Sign up for the latest news, best stories […]
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23 Secret Ways To Save Money on Amazon
Amazon app on smartphone Visit Amazon, and you’ll likely find tons of deals on your favorite items — from electronics, books and toys to clothing, jewelry and home goods. Although you’re probably already getting a good deal on an item if you buy it on Amazon, there are still other […]
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Biden makes shift from Trump on science
President Biden is taking steps to restore scientific integrity to government actions after several controversies in which advocates say science was sidestepped or ignored by the Trump administration. Biden this week created a task force to review agency scientific integrity policies. He’s also requiring that all federal research agencies have […]
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Cumberland teen with Cystic Fibrosis gets dream room makeover
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WPRI) — The pandemic has kept many of us close to home, making our living spaces all the more important. That’s why 16-year-old Isabella Choiniere, known as Bella to her family and friends, wanted a full bedroom makeover. “I was going through like a really bad depression and […]
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The Weirdest, Most Ugly-Cool Examples of the 2020 DIY Spray Foam Decor Trend
Having hobbies in late capitalism is hard. Elusive. Who has the money, the space, and that most precious of wheel-grinding cogs: time? (Squeezing an easel into the apartment? Nah.) Then, along came quarantine. Here we are with arms full of devastation, weird Fiddler on the Roof moments, and all that […]
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A Rare Royal Family Documentary Briefly Hit YouTube. Here Are Its Most Shocking Moments.
A banned documentary giving royal watchers unprecedented access to the British royal family resurfaced this week and caused quite a stir, as nearly 10,000 people were able to view the rarely seen film before it was taken down on Thursday. The documentary, which filmed the royals from 1968 to 1969, […]