After my divorce, my children and I moved into a place of our own where we relished painting the walls moody dark colors, hanging art we found at the dump, and cobbled together free furniture from anyone willing to give it to us. There was a room in the basement […]
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Furnishing Your Home in a Pandemic Will Require Patience
Sarah and Adam Nichols are still waiting on a sofa and love seat that they ordered in September to furnish their new home, a five-bedroom Victorian near Harrisburg, Pa. The most recent estimated arrival: sometime in January. Ms. Nichols, 33, who works for an office supply company, puts the odds […]
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Biden Nominees Signal A New Era Of Climate Federalism
President-elect Joe Biden has assembled what environmentalists are calling an “all-star” team to lead his government’s efforts to curb climate change and reverse the Trump administration’s astoundingly pro-polluter legacy. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress and a strong supporter of the […]
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New Year’s deals from Asos, Zara, Look Fantastic 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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Tour Newman cigar factory and be “like walking back in time”
TAMPA, Fla. J.C. Newman Cigar Company, which runs Tampa’s last cigar factory, celebrated its 125th birthday this year. But rather than ask for presents, the nation’s oldest family-owned cigar company is giving gifts. The J.C. Newman Cigar Museum recently opened in their Ybor City factory at 2701 N. 16th St. […]
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Musings on things we missed the most in the pandemic
© The Independent Singapore If there is anything the pandemic taught us (and it has instilled in us a myriad of useful life gems, like the importance of strict hygiene and that even the most angelic of dispositions can get cabin fever at some point), it is that we need […]
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The best January sales 2021 deals live now from Currys, Boots, John Lewis, Argos and more (OLD)
We’ll be on hand to bring you the best deals and savings (The Independent) ‘Tis the season for sales. And if you didn’t manage to snap up a bargain during the Black Friday or Boxing Day bonanza, you’ll be pleased to know the January sales have arrived. With the lockdown […]
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Doable New Year’s resolutions for a healthy 2021.
Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by SYR Supply. Slate has relationships with various online retailers. If you buy something through our links, Slate may earn an affiliate commission. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change. All prices were up […]
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we’re all skating on thin ice over the environment
Their skating – and constant rumours that they were more than colleagues – have kept them in and out of the public eye in the decades since then. Most recently, they have had a regular slot on ITV’s Dancing on Ice, which they have worked on as coaches since 2006. They call […]
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The best New Year’s deals from Asos, Zara, Look Fantastic (OLD)
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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After Decades-Long Push, It’s Not Clear Who Will Bid In Arctic Refuge Oil Lease Sale : NPR
A polar bear with cubs in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 2014. Barcroft Media/Barcroft Media via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Barcroft Media/Barcroft Media via Getty Images A polar bear with cubs in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 2014. Barcroft Media/Barcroft Media via Getty Images Just two […]
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The best deals live now from Ring, Apple, Shark and more
The retailer is kicking off the new year with huge savings (The Independent) With Christmas and Boxing Day now officially over, the January sales are the next big shopping event to look forward to. And, while there have already been many amazing offers, retailers like Amazon still have plenty of […]
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Want to learn Spanish? These apps and online courses are here to help.
Want to learn Spanish? These apps and online courses are here to help. There are roughly 450 million native Spanish speakers in the world and the U.S. already has more Spanish speakers than Spain. If you’re looking to join their ranks, then know this: You absolutely can. Learning Spanish is […]
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All the best New Year’s deals from Boots, Curry’s, John Lewis, Argos and more
We’ll be on hand to bring you the best deals and savings (The Independent) ‘Tis the season for sales. And if you didn’t manage to snap up a bargain during the Black Friday or Boxing Day bonanza, you’ll be pleased to know the January sales have arrived. With the lockdown […]
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The best electric scooters and skateboards for 2021
With people still being urged to stay at home as much as possible and public transit systems being difficult for social distancing, having an e-bike or electric scooter might make sense for essential short-distance travel — it’s an easy way to take supplies to vulnerable family and friends as safely and quickly as […]
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This Is How Bad The COVID-19 Crisis Is In Los Angeles Right Now
It’s hard to grasp that the stories coming out of Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 outbreak are happening on American soil: patients dying in crowded hospital hallways, medical providers running out of oxygen canisters and dead bodies piling up with nowhere left to store them. The county surpassed 10,000 coronavirus deaths […]
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‘Doctor Who’; ‘HGTV Dream Home 2021’
Jodie Whittaker in a New Year’s episode of “Doctor Who” on BBC America. (James Pardon/BBC America) During the coronavirus crisis, the Los Angeles Times is making some temporary changes to our print sections. The prime-time TV grid is on hiatus in print but an expanded version is available in your […]
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Why BlackRock Stock Will Continue to Rock
Text size These reports, excerpted and edited by Barron’s, were issued recently by investment and research firms. The reports are a sampling of analysts’ thinking; they should not be considered the views or recommendations of Barron’s. Some of the reports’ issuers have provided, or hope to provide, investment-banking or other […]