Photo credit: Courtesy of Chris Bletzer From House Beautiful Moving in with a partner can inspire changes in decor—will you do a quick refresh, a more involved renovation, or invest in some big-budget pieces together? But when cohabitation happens right before a once-in-a-century pandemic and both parties work from home […]
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Best Kate Spade Deals on Handbags, Wallets, Sunglasses & More
If you’re shopping for winter wardrobe refresh or getting a head start on your spring fashion, you’re in luck! Amazon’s Big Winter Sale has some must-buy deals on Kate Spade. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, you’re looking for a spectacular gift for your partner, or you want something to beat […]
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Red Eye Theater to have a new home; JazzMN Quintet to perform
Illusion Theater is moving to the Center for Performing Arts. The Playwrights’ Center will relocate to a former office/warehouse building in St. Paul’s Creative Enterprise Zone. And, announced yesterday, Red Eye Theater will have a new home in Seward. Yes, we’re still in a pandemic, and no, we don’t know […]
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Decapitated Stone Age woman’s head rolled into a cave in Italy
Following her death about 5,600 years ago, a Stone Age woman’s skull took an unexpected journey when mud and water washed it away from her burial site and into the craggy rocks of a steep cave in what is now Italy, a new study finds. When archaeologists found the skull, […]
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Democrats move to protect Governor Gavin Newsom from recall
Good morning and thank you for reading the A.M. Alert! KAMLAGER OUT FRONT Assemblywoman Sydney Kamlager pulled way ahead in early returns Tuesday night in a special election to represent Senate District 30, the Los Angeles seat formerly represented by Holly Mitchell. Kamlager claimed 37,231, or 67.6% of the first […]
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Everything You Need to Know
Hair is a pretty big deal; a simple refresh with a new cut or maybe color can transform your entire mood. But many people experience dramatic hair loss that strips them of this luxury. For a variety of reasons—cancer treatments, alopecia, burns, and more—these individuals can be left without one […]
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The Best Foam Rollers for Runners
Photo credit: Trevor Raab From Runner’s World If you are serious about your training, you need to be serious about your recovery. What you do in your downtime, science shows, has a big influence on how well you run. Sleep and fuel, of course, are the indisputable top recovery tools. […]
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How to Find a Contractor for Home Renovations
The renovation process, which used to rely on relationships and referrals and old-fashioned direct sales, is now modernized and made more transparent, as people can find a great contractor through platforms, social media, and customer reviews. Some home improvement contractors might not like the way that new discovery methods empower […]
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SeniorsPlus online classes | Lewiston Sun Journal
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for March 2021. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Whether you’d like to try an online social or support group, Zoom 101, one […]
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What happens if Trent Williams leaves? How many free agents come back?
Let’s start with the news of the day before we get to this week’s mailbag. The 49ers this week announced a notable step toward getting fans back at games for the upcoming season. The organization created a medical advisory committee of prominent names in the field to “explore the best […]
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Kohl’s reports mixed 4Q results but offers upbeat outlook | Business News | Retail
Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass told The Associated Press during a phone interview on Tuesday that the chain is seeing a momentum in its business, and called the Sephora shops a “game changer.” And while shopping at its stores are not yet back at a normal rate, she believes that Kohl’s […]
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Protect your packages from porch pirates: 7 practical tips
Tyler Lizenby/CNET Online shopping has been on the rise for years, and the pandemic only intensified that trend, as many people sought to avoid face-to-face interactions. In fact, one recent study found 59% of respondents receiving at least one package per week in 2020. As online shopping increases, so do […]
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Finger Lakes could become the country’s next national heritage area
CLOSE Taughannock Falls, near Ithaca, is the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi. The National Park Service invites public input on a feasibility study that will be used to determine whether the Finger Lakes region could become a national heritage area. Unlike national parks, people actually live in the large landscapes the […]
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The fight to save Tillie
The beloved icon sits in darkness, withering away inside a wooden shed just steps from the bustling beachfront. The paint on his hulking, concrete face is flaking. A chunk of his nose is ready to fall off. The years of salt and wind and neglect have exacted their toll, and […]
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Susan Collins Will Vote For Interior Secretary Nominee Deb Haaland
Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) will vote to confirm interior secretary nominee Deb Haaland, making her the first GOP senator to publicly support President Joe Biden’s historic pick for the job. “After examining Representative Deb Haaland’s qualifications, reviewing her hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and meeting with […]
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Cadbury launches Creme Egg beer
(Cadbury) It’s the food collaboration that no one was waiting for: Cadbury Creme Egg beer. Yes, that’s right. The famous sweet Easter treat will soon be available in beer form. The product is the result of an unlikely collaboration between Cadbury and Goose Island Brewery, which is based in Chicago, […]
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An Australian Couple Demolished Their Home to Build a Retirement Retreat
Australian retirees William and Catherine Parsons have settled down in a front-line beach house on the country’s south coast, about a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. They took the long way home. Back in 1995, Mr. Parsons, now a 71-year-old retired airline pilot, and his wife, 57, a retired nurse, spent […]
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Japanese manners and customs that every traveler to Japan should know
Customs and manners are so important to Japanese culture that many travel websites have sections dedicated to the topic. Japan is currently closed to international travelers, but the country is exploring ways to safely reopen before the start of the Tokyo Summer Olympics, which is scheduled for late July. Tourists […]
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Why some Chinese buy local electric car brands Nio, Xpeng and not Tesla
An electric vehicle charging station is seen at Nio’s headquarters on Jan. 31, 2021 in Hefei, Anhui Province of China. Ruan Xuefeng | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese consumers thinking about whether to buy Tesla’s electric cars or local alternatives have two things at the top […]
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This DIY Home Greenhouse Couldn’t Be Easier To Make
TikTok and a love for indoor gardening thrived alongside each other during pandemic. Chances are you got into at least one of them between last March and this March. And while I find both phenomenons belonging to entirely different generations (pre-pandemic getting really into plants was a major “I’m entering my […]