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I Feel Like I’m Being Gaslit By Khloe Kardashian’s Statement About Her Unedited Bikini Photos
Two days ago I didn’t have an opinion about the unedited bikini picture of Khloe Kardashian that was causing a stir online. Well I did, in the sense that I, like many women I know, opted to try to not have an opinion and instead say (and believe) that it’s […]
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SXSW panel reveals what the Virgin Hyperloop from SF to LA will look, feel and sound like
Traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 35 minutes may seem like a fantasy, but for Virgin, the Hyperloop is well on its way to becoming a reality. On Nov. 8, 2020, a successful test run proved the viability of the concept. And during a SXSW Online 2021 panel […]
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Meet the Designer Who’s Making Timeless Interior Design Feel Fresh
Photo credit: Courtesy of Nina Nash Long From House Beautiful Photo credit: VINAY PANJWANI For Nina Nash Long, an ideal afternoon might involve a pool chair and a stack of old shelter magazines. “You look at issues from the ‘80s and ‘90s and there’s so much that’s still good and […]
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“The best money I ever spent was to make my Berlin apartment feel like home”
Over my first two years in Berlin, I moved house seven times and never owned a bed. Buying furniture takes time, money, or both, I reasoned, and moving with furniture is even more work. Instead, I hailed standard yellow cabs to shuttle me between sublets with my possessions in boxes, […]
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These are the best homeware buys to give your space a retro feel
From rattan to velvet, the era of disco is back in full force (iStock/The Independent) A little nostalgia is never a bad thing, especially in times of uncertainty. And right now we’re in the middle of a full-blown 1970s love affair. The decade of flares and disco has been a […]
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Best online games to play with friends that will make you feel less cooped up in 2021
The pandemic and social distancing recommendations have likely changed your usual plans for socializing with family and friends this winter. But you can still play online games together, even from far away. Whether you’re looking for old-school favorites, party games, escape rooms or exciting board games, there’s likely a virtual option, as more people […]
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How To Deal With The Anger You Feel Over People Ignoring COVID-19
When you haven’t seen your family, hung out with friends or gone on vacation in the name of pandemic safety, watching other people do the things you so desperately miss can be maddening. You might say it makes you “pangry,” a made-up word for pandemic angry that describes what many […]
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I Adopted A Dog To Feel Less Alone During COVID-19. He Ended Up Changing My Life.
My friends warned me against it: a dog will take over your life. But in the midst of a pandemic, that’s exactly what I wanted. After months of social isolation, I felt cut off from the norms of basic human connection. Socially distant walks with friends were a short respite from […]
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30 products that will make you feel like you’re on vacation (even when you’re not)
(CNN) — We could all use a getaway right now, but while travel is restricted to most locations globally and we’re doing everything we can to stay home to avoid the transmission of Covid-19, that might not be possible. So instead of sulking around simply dreaming of your favorite […]
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At the end of an isolating year, even the weirdest parts of family gatherings feel missed
If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling online through potential gifts for moms, you’ve likely come across photos of personalized bakeware. You know the ones. In them, brightly colored casserole dishes and pie pans usually contain some sentimental phrase written across the side. It might read, “Homemade by Holly,” or “Debbie’s […]
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Feel like you’re seeing the humble huarache everywhere? You’re right
Handmade Mexican huaraches. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) In Mexican stores across Los Angeles, huaraches are a common sight. Wander down Olvera Street in downtown L.A. or visit Boyle Heights, and you’ll see the cherished sandals in all their hues, styles and sizes dangling by strings or lining shelves at shoe […]
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Native Americans feel ‘trapped in a house on fire’ as coronavirus surges in South Dakota
Tensions are rising between Native American tribes in South Dakota and the state’s governor over the handling of the coronavirus outbreak. South Dakota has one of the highest rates of positivity and deaths per capita in the U.S. Earlier this month, the state of nearly 885,000 residents reported a record […]
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This New High-Street Drop Makes Our Whole Wardrobe Feel More Premium
In the last few years, and this one in particular, it has become more than apparent that what we want from our wardrobes has changed slightly. Most would argue for the better in that we seem to be moving away from fleeting trends and toward pieces that carry longevity—purchases we […]
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HyperX’s latest gaming mouse will make your mouse feel like a paperweight
Josh Goldman/CNET HyperX’s Pulsefire Haste gaming mouse weighs only 59 grams (2.1 ounces), making it one of the lightest available. Unless you’re already using an ultralight gaming mouse like the Cooler Master MM71 or Glorious Model O, the Haste will make your current mouse feel like you’re pushing around a brick. […]
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Microsoft CEO Says Remote Work Can Feel Like ‘Sleeping at Work’
Bloomberg The Unemployed Trader Who Became a $700 Million Exile (Bloomberg) — When Sanjay Shah lost his job during the financial crisis more than a decade ago, he was one of thousands of mid-level traders suddenly out of work.Shah didn’t take long to get back into the game, setting up […]
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I can’t feel compassion for Trump. His own arrogant negligence gave him COVID-19.
Like so many of the horrors that have emerged from Donald Trump’s presidency, Trump’s most recent catastrophe — his COVID-19 infection — is largely one of his own making that could have been avoided with due care. Unfortunately, Trump’s response to this extraordinary circumstance has been to follow the tried and true directions […]
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10 years after son’s suicide, Tyler Clementi’s mom says no LGBTQ person should feel ‘unworthy’
BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Jane Clementi packed the belongings from her home in Ridgewood, where she and her husband had lived for 31 years and raised three boys, into dozens of boxes for her move in February. Into one of those boxes, she placed the writings that her youngest son, Tyler, had […]
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The best online learning courses, if you feel like doing something new
Photo credit: Getty Images From Cosmopolitan This year has been a strange one, and it’s totally understandable if self isolation, furlough or other external factors have left you wanting to try new things. Maybe your job isn’t satisfying you anymore, or you’re finding yourself with way more time on your […]
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Feel Like You’re Retired With One of These 30 Laid-Back Jobs
Although most people are likely looking forward to the day when they can retire and take it easy, plenty of others are looking hard for ways to take it easy even before they retire. With the right job, you can effectively start your retirement right now, working the hours you […]