MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Donald Trump Oops: A new digital ad for President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign called on people to “support our troops” while reportedly using a stock photo of Russian-made fighter jets. The ad, created by the Trump Make America Great Again Committee, ran over several days […]
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24 Other-Wildly Soft Hoodies People Are Loving
Nothing gives an outfit that effortlessly casual-cool vibe quite like a hoodie. Since we’re leaning into comfort more than ever this year, now seems like the perfect time to add at least one (or three) into our online shopping carts—especially with the cooler weather just around the corner. Whether you […]
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A crisis hotline for transgender people, by transgender people
Oriana, a volunteer with the peer-support network Trans Lifeline, at home in Boston in July. The phone shows the total calls answered by the nonprofit to date. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) Oriana went through the usual motions of preparing for a two-hour shift on the hotline. They filled […]
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How to let people connect safely
So you like our media brand Growth Quarters? You should join our Growth Quarters event track at TNW2020, where you’ll hear how the most successful founders kickstarted and grew their companies. Companies around the world are debating how and when to return to the office. Health and safety has taken […]
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16 Things Black People Want Their White Friends To Know
George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police in May gave way to a long-overdue national reckoning on race. The protests that followed sparked change, but we still have a very long way to go — as evidenced, in part, by the recent police shooting of Jacob Blake in […]
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People find new ways to spend vacation money in today’s ‘homebody economy’
A pool in the backyard? A fresh coat of paint on the deck? For some people flush with funds from canceled vacations due to the coronavirus pandemic, that’s exactly the plan. A new survey shows nearly one-third of homeowners are using money previously set aside for travel and spending it […]
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New York opens traffic-clogged streets to people during pandemic, the city’s latest redesign in times of dramatic change
Harvest Kitchen restaurant, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, making use of New York City’s new policy of opening streets to walking, biking and dining. Ron Adar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images On some normally congested New York City streets, cars are gone, replaced by diners tentatively returning to restaurants – though […]
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15 People on the Things That Are Making Them Smile Right Now
As we go into month who knows of quarantine, I’m going to take a guess and say all of us have had our ups and downs during this time. For me, I’ve had moments where I’ve felt fine—sometimes even happy after a Zoom call with old friends or a socially distanced park […]
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Where to buy clear coverings for people with hearing problems
While not as widely available as cloth face coverings, you can find transparent face masks online: iStock The coronavirus pandemic has meant that face masks and coverings will become part of daily life. The UK government and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have both advised wearing face coverings in a […]