New York Fashion Week: The Shows and Endeavor Impact will launch NYFW: NXT, a free virtual training program to support aspiring artists from underrepresented communities. The online platform will provide the information and tools for young professionals to enter and make change in the fashion industry. Launching on the heels […]
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Shop This Virtual Pop-Up and You’ll Be Supporting Latina-Owned Businesses
Courtesy of Lisa Nicole Rosado Whether you want to get an early start on holiday gift shopping or you just want to treat yourself to something special, the Latina-Owned Pop-Up Shop hosted by We Are Women Owned is one you won’t want to miss. This month-long event aims to make […]
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This New Simulator Lets You Drive Classic Cars on the Virtual Track
With the coronavirus having made track days a difficult proposition, auto enthusiasts are increasingly turning to high-tech simulators to get their racing thrills. And while this usually means strapping into the virtual cockpit of a modern-day race car, a new VR system from The Classic Car Trust will let you […]
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The best virtual escape rooms to play online with friends
If you’re missing the real deal, plenty have created a virtual version (iStock) We could all do with a bit of escapism from reality at the minute, as lockdown continues in the UK. Escape rooms are very popular with groups who love a challenge, but due to the coronavirus outbreak, […]
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The Upside Of Virtual Grieving
I attended my first Zoom funeral this past June. My husband Aaron’s aunt Maria, who lived in Pennsylvania, died of breast cancer, but her passing was still defined by the pandemic. Sitting in front of a laptop at the dining-room table in my mom’s house in southeastern Quebec, Canada, we, […]
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COVID-era virtual school supplies come with real spike in spending
Back-to-school shopping is looking different for many families this year, thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With the 73 of the 100 largest U.S. school districts opting for remote learning this fall, backpacks are out – and Bluetooth headphones and Chromebooks are in. That’s upending the budgets for many families […]
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Everything you need for a virtual hen-do as social distancing rules are tightened
While you might not be able to meet up, you can still have a hen-do to remember thanks to platforms like zoom, Smule and Paperless Post (iStock) Throughout the pandemic, chances are you probably know someone – or are someone – who has had to cancel, postpone or re-arrange a […]
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Nick Cordero’s Family and Friends Honor Late Star During Musical-Filled Virtual Memorial
Nick Cordero’s Wife Amanda Kloots Tells PEOPLE: ‘Words Can’t Describe How Much I Will Miss Him’ Nick Cordero died on Sunday at 41 after spending 95 days in the hospital fighting coronavirus complications Nick Cordero was honored by his family, friends and colleagues during a virtual memorial on Sunday, two […]
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Celebrate the virtual event with these magical must-haves
Avid fans can still participate in the annual festivities with a free virtual event: iStock/The Independent In the UK, the start of September marks a return to the school gates for a new year in the classrooms. For Harry Potter fans, children and adults alike, September 1 also welcomes another […]
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10 products to help your child make the adjustment to virtual learning
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Venice Film Festival Virtual Reality Section Moved Online Will Travel Globally
In normal times the competitive sidebar launched in 2017 by co-curators Michel Reilhac and Liz Rosenthal – who put Venice ahead of the curve in the VR arena – was held on the Lazzaretto, a tiny island a stone’s throw from the Lido that was a leper colony in the […]
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Madewell Is Having Its First-Ever Virtual Sample Sale, and You Can Save Up to 70%
madewell.com There’s nothing quite like a good shopping spree to boost your mood. It’s called retail therapy for a reason, right? While you might not be able to enjoy the thrill that comes with braving a sample sale in person anytime soon, online shopping is alive and well. And if […]
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Arlington National Cemetery Goes Virtual to Commemorate Milestone Anniversary
Arlington National Cemetery, which has been closed to the public during the novel coronavirus pandemic, marked the 100th anniversary of its historic amphitheater Friday with virtual events. On May 15, 1920, the marble colonnades of the amphitheater were dedicated. Since then, it has been the setting for the National Memorial […]