FILE – In this Feb. 19, 2013 file photo, former Gov. William Winter speaks at a symposium on the Future of Mississippi and the South on his 90th birthday, at the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson, Miss. The former governor, a Democrat who pushed to strengthen public education and improve […]
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14 best log burners that will keep you cosy through winter
Make sure yours is ecodesign ready so it complies with new regulations coming in 2022 (Independent/iStockphoto) The humble log burner has been in for some bad press of late with research proving a link between older models and their impact on health and the environment. However, modern wood burners are […]
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Airlines cancel 1,200+ flights ahead of winter storm as snow falls on East Coast
Airlines canceled more than 700 U.S. flights Wednesday and 560 for Thursday as the Northeast and mid-Atlantic prepare for what is being forecast as the biggest winter storm in years, which threatens to dump up to 2 feet of snow on some areas. The National Weather Service said: “A widespread […]
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Airlines cancel 700+ flights ahead of winter storm as Northeast prepares for heavy snow
Airlines have already canceled upward of 700 U.S. flights and delayed almost 400 as the Northeast and mid-Atlantic prepare for what is being forecast as the biggest winter storm in years, which threatens to dump up to 2 feet of snow on some areas. The National Weather Service said: “A […]
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New Business Owners Look Beyond Covid-19, and Winter
Thousands of businesses closed in the months after the coronavirus pandemic swept the country. In October, Duwaine Harris opened Stella’s, a Caribbean restaurant on Brooklyn’s Fifth Avenue. The chef was collecting unemployment but, because of his frequent contact with his mother, the restaurant’s namesake, was wary of being called back […]
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Find out if your homeowners insurance covers winter storm damage
As a nor’easter is expected to dump more than a foot of snow in most of Connecticut, the state Insurance Department is reminding residents to review their homeowners coverage. “Having the right protection in place before catastrophe strikes is essential and provides peace of mind during what can be a […]
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5 Cheap Ways To Make Winter at Home More Fun
Home movie tonight. As COVID-19 cases climb and the U.S death toll hits over 300,000, restrictions are ramping up in numerous cities and states. As temperatures drop and parts of the nation brace for snow and other harsh weather events, a lot of the outdoor recreation we enjoyed in summer […]
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Best Face Masks To Keep You Safe And Warm In The Winter During COVID-19
Three seasons have passed since COVID-19 first broke out, and now the Northern Hemisphere is facing a long, masked winter. We’ll need to adapt our current face mask-wearing practices for the realities of living in a colder environment. The good news (if anything related to this pandemic can be called […]
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No Need to Leave Home this Winter to Experience Art with Zimmerli’s Free Virtual Programs
The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers invites art lovers to come together this winter during a variety of free virtual programs on Zimmerli at Home. Plus, visit the site to experience the museum – wherever you are, whenever you want. Explore eMuseum, Make Art at Home, Art + Music, Virtual […]
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9 Creative Winter Wedding Ideas For A COVID-Friendly Ceremony
MadameNoire Featured Video Despite so much uncertainty in the world, many couples are still certain they want to get married this winter. Even though it may not be exactly as they imagined, there are plenty of ways to host a safe, COVID-friendly wedding ceremony. The couple could opt for the […]
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How to make your outdoor space winter friendly
Winter will suck. We gathered some of Vox’s coziest minds to help you make it suck less. Since March, when our new pandemic-affected reality set in, socializing has become incredibly complex. We’ve been continually told by health and government officials that, if we’re going to be physically near others, getting […]
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4 paint projects to brighten up your home this winter demo
Eat This, Not That! The Worst Way COVID Stress Affects Your Health There’s no denying that 2020 has made us face some overwhelming challenges—and it’s making us stressed out.According to a September 2020 report, The State Of Mental Health In America, the number of people looking for help with anxiety […]
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Latch hook is the best winter hobby. Here’s how to get started.
Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Etsy. Slate has relationships with various online retailers. If you buy something through our links, Slate may earn an affiliate commission. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change. All prices were up to […]
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Winter Weather Preparedness Week | wfmynews2.com
Before a winter storm strikes, you should have a communication and disaster plan. GREENSBORO, N.C. — Winter Weather Preparedness Week runs from December 6 – 12 in North Carolina. Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging all North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives. “All North […]
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Winter salad ideas with chicory greens and citrus fruit | Food + Living
Although we may think of the winter solstice as the darkest day of the year, it’s these next few weeks that truly plumb the depths. Personally, I cannot wait for that moment in the sky on Dec. 21 when the sun is as low as it can go, marking the […]
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Preparing your home for winter
Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein, Special to The Detroit News Published 5:48 p.m. ET Dec. 3, 2020 | Updated 7:12 p.m. ET Dec. 3, 2020 This is the season of the snowbirds, that time of year when countless “northerners” close up their homes and head for warmer climates in the […]
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‘I’m just trying to weather the winter’: U.S. college students reflect on an unprecedented fall semester
This summer, MarketWatch spoke to four college students as they prepared for a fall semester unlike any other. We recently checked back in to see how the pandemic has affected their studies and the way they’re thinking about their futures. The fall semester has been busy for Luz Chavez. The […]
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Xavier University students head home for finals, winter break, trying to prevent spread of COVID-19
For the first two weeks of Anna Baker’s first year of college, she had to self-isolate because she was near someone who tested positive for COVID-19.”I was stuck in my dorm room for two weeks,” Baker said.Now that the fall semester is nearing an end, Baker wants to make sure […]
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How to Get Through the Pandemic Winter Without Leaning on Drugs and Alcohol
Illustration by Hunter French “Happy” “Holidays” 2020 is a series about feeling connected and vaguely festive during the coronavirus pandemic. There’s no real way around it: This year has been terrifying and exhausting and generally horrible, to the extent that there’s almost no solace in the fact that it’s ending. […]