Ask a layman which gymnastics apparatus gives off the most terrifying vibe, and they will probably go for the rings – where the crucifix is an essential pose – or the beam on the women’s side. Few would mention the pommel horse. It has a friendly look about it: a […]
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France eases lockdown raising summer holiday hopes
france green list – AFP/AFP France will ease its domestic travel restrictions next month as the prime minister declared its “third wave” over, raising hopes the country could reopen to British visitors sooner than expected. Jean Castex said the third national lockdown would be wound down from May 3, with […]
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Is Capitol Hill on lockdown?
ON April 2, 2021, it was announced by the United States Capitol Police that Capitol Hill was under threat after a suspect drove into a lawn barrier. It’s been reported that multiple people have been injured as a result of the incident. 2 US Capitol Police officers stand near a […]
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Shoppers rush to buy Easter trees as lockdown rules ease
If you’ve never heard of an Easter tree, this could be the year you finally see one. Searches for the seasonal decoration have shot up tenfold as shoppers aim to make the Easter weekend a celebration to remember. It has become more significant this year as it marks the first […]
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They spent months in lockdown as the pandemic raged. Still, they say it was not the worst of times.
Betty Gore, 96, was a teenager when she quit college to work on an assembly line making torpedoes. To this day, she recalls the World War II years as the darkest time of her life. Living through the pandemic during lockdown hasn’t been pleasant, but the sadness pales in comparison […]
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France’s limited lockdown beset by glitches as cases rise
PARIS (AP) — Residents of Paris and several other regions of France spent their first weekend under a limited monthlong lockdown. While the French government insisted the rules would be less strict than in the past, the measures have been criticized as messy. A travel authorization certificate posted online was […]
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The best DIY home decorating ideas to keep you busy during lockdown
To get a professional finish, follow Hall’s tips. “Make sure you do your prep, and fill cracks where necessary first with an appropriate wood filler. Sand when dry, then give the whole surface a quick sand to create a key, so the paint adheres properly. Wash down with sugar soap […]
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Top 50 online courses revealed as lockdown sparks 582% increase in registrations
Lockdown saw a 582 per cent increase in registrations for online learning courses, with social media, photography, and baking among the most popular, according to new data. Figures from Shaw Academy show a huge rise in the number of people enrolling in 2020 compared to the previous year, as Brits […]
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Family lockdown activities for half-term: chosen by readers
Photograph: Dorota Szymczyk/Alamy Winning tip: How old is this oak? Noticing the enormous oak trees in the local woods started a conversation about how old they were. Arm-spanning the trunks to measure the girth (your arm span is the same as your height), we used this table from the Woodland […]
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Seven sure-fire signs you have become a lockdown slob
You may dimly remember a few years back yelling at your teenagers to get a grip and do the following: Get off the sofa Get out of those grey tracksuit bottoms and hoodie (“You’re not wearing that to go to the park, I can tell you, you look like you’re […]
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Vienna students find lockdown haven in shuttered cafes
The interior of central Vienna’s Cafe Museum is much quieter than usual given its closure as part of the coronavirus lockdown — but the calm is all the more welcome for the students now nestling in its comfy red booths. With only the gentle strains of some jazz music intruding […]
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Jesy Nelson rekindles relationship with Sean Sagar and moves him in for lockdown
JESY Nelson won’t be singing Shout Out To My Ex any more, not only because she’s left Little Mix but because she is back with her boyfriend. I told last month how she had split from Our Girl actor Sean Sagar after eight months together when lockdown proved too difficult […]
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Lebanon’s coronavirus lockdown stokes hunger, fear among desperate families
Shadia has run out of rice for her family of nine. The Syrian mother had hoped the 5 kilos she bought last week would be enough to feed them for the duration of the draconian national lockdown that Lebanon imposed Jan. 14 in response to surging coronavirus case numbers. More […]
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CA lawmakers criticize Gavin Newsom’s approach to lockdown
Good morning and welcome to the A.M. Alert! First up: Here’s the deal. Gov. Gavin Newsom struck a deal with top Democrats in the Legislature to extend the state’s coronavirus eviction moratirum through June. The Bee’s Hannah Wiley has the details here. BIPARTISAN FRUSTRATION WITH GOV. NEWSOM The way Gov. […]
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7 acts of self-care you can practice during a winter lockdown
Things are still really tough right now. In the northern hemisphere, the days are short, daylight comes in limited supply, and outside, the weather could not be less inviting. As the UK continues with its third national lockdown, which was imposed at the start of January, things are feeling particularly […]
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10 lockdown activities to do if you’re bored of Netflix
The fun activities to do if you’re bored of Netflix. (Getty Images) Yahoo Lifestyle is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. A night in watching […]
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I went to a family funeral in lockdown
Chances are, if you happen to see someone making a long trip across the country these days, they’re going to a funeral. As it stands, funerals and events related to a death remain one of the few occasions we’re allowed to travel long distances, stay overnight, or spend any time […]
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The best online homeware and interiors shops to order from during lockdown
There has never been a more perfect time to revamp your living space (iStock/The Independent) Lockdown 3.0 has left many of us in a predicament. Facing several weeks confined indoors – apart from essential trips out for food, medicine or exercise, of course – we have developed a newfound appreciation […]
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How to look after your mental health during coronavirus lockdown
Self isolation. Solitary confinement. Time alone. However you choose to phrase it, the prospect of being shut off from the rest of the world is alarming. And as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, lockdown is now the new normal – not just for the UK – but for many people around the world. The latest national lockdown […]
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If you’re isolated like me, a ‘fitness buddy’ is a lifeline in lockdown
Like most of us, it’s with resigned trepidation that I scan the news every morning. And, sure enough, this week’s headlines have not disappointed. Amid whispers that a new, improved lockdown may be coming, one featuring “stricter measures and initiatives to boost adherence, following concerns at weekend scenes of crowded […]