By DARIA LITVINOVA, Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — When the team of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged people to come out to their residential courtyards and shine their cellphone flashlights in a display of unity, many responded with jokes and skepticism. After two weekends of nationwide demonstrations, the […]
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Vaccinating smokers put too many people on line with seniors; Active rec in Liberty State Park mustn’t harm restoration; Topsy-turvy world in Jersey City politics | Letters
State must rethink vax plan I have read with great interest the opinion piece in The Jersey Journal (“Vaccine rollout a massive failure for seniors”; Jan. 29) and agree with everything written in the article. It was spot on, as were the letters by senior citizens relating the problems in securing […]
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Americans must pull together, to provide the world with leadership
For all the calamity that happened in 2020, the year also brought historic moves toward peace in the Middle East that nobody could have envisioned even a year ago. In particular, the Abraham Accords — the series of groundbreaking diplomatic openings between Israel and several Middle Eastern states, led by […]
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A fashion show at the top of the world
Reese Cooper’s four-month quest to stage a fashion show in the fire-damaged woods had to clear all kinds of hurdles, including getting the U.S. Forest Service to sign on. (Photo illustration by Ross May / Los Angeles Times; photos by Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times; Irfan Khan / Los […]
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Inside the zany Instagram world of Zillow Gone Wild
The pandemic is fueling our loves for all things real estate. (Ross May / Los Angeles Times; Getty Images) In Nashville there sits a $1-million, 3,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, five-bathroom house. A series of staggered geometric forms cover its stark, modern exterior. Step inside and the house is dripping in designer logos. […]
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Find Inspiration for Your Next Trip with Nine Hilton Art Collections Around the World
Cultural experiences are one of the main reasons why we travel. Museums, heritage sites, landmarks and art districts are some of the most popular tourist destinations in any city, drawing crowds from all around the world. The hotel experience has also come to be considered one of the most memorable […]
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The Broadway World Beginner’s Guide to: Opera
English Touring Opera’s Così Fan Tutte One of the few positives that has come out of the pandemic is that there has never been more opportunity to experience something new. Theatre, ballet and opera companies have quickly realised that their reach is now potentially worldwide and a new audience awaits […]
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I Spent 35 Years Trying To Convince The World (And Myself) That I’m White
“Hey! It’s Bushroot! In the flesh!” These six words shattered the little world that I created for myself during my freshman year at Syracuse University. Up until that point, I had considered myself to be pretty much nailing the whole college thing as I adjusted to life eight hours away […]
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How Will Our Homes Adapt to a Post-COVID World?
Photo credit: Illustration by Leonie Bos From ELLE Decor In the months since the COVID-19 pandemic began wreaking havoc on our way of life, it’s become clear that things may not return to the way they were. And that’s not a bad thing. Residential design has always evolved during times […]
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8 Ways ‘Jeopardy!’ Legend Alex Trebek Made the World a Better Place
This week, the very last “Jeopardy!” episodes hosted by the late great Alex Trebek before he died Nov. 8 are airing on TV. To remember the beloved longtime host, here are eight ways Trebek made the world a better place, courtesy of Lisa Rogak’s biography, “Who Is Alex Trebek?”, out […]
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My best friend canceled her wedding and eloped. Here’s how I planned her virtual bachelorette party with 18 friends across the world for less than $100.
The bride said her virtual bachelorette party was the most fun she’d had during the pandemic. Insider/Danielle Brody My best friend Kisha, who lives in Australia, decided to elope after canceling her April wedding due to the pandemic. Along with a couple of friends, I planned a bachelorette party for […]
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‘Life locked in hotel room – police guard, food deliveries and lots of Dolly Parton’ – World News
2020 has been the year we were forced to celebrate birthdays in the park and catch up with loved ones over cups of tea in the garden in freezing temperatures. While we’ve all probably been guilty of moaning or complaining, many people whose family live abroad haven’t been able to […]
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The world celebrates Christmas amidst pandemic
ROME (AP) — Curfews, quarantines and even border closings complicated Christmas celebrations Friday for countless people around the globe, but ingenuity, determination and imagination helped keep the day special for many. In Beijing, official churches abruptly cancelled Mass on Christmas Day in a last-minute move, after China’s capital was put […]
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Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and around the world
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem on Thursday ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened celebrations […]
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15 Biggest Software Companies in the World
In this article, we are going to list the 15 biggest software companies in the world. Click to skip ahead and jump to the 5 biggest software companies in the world. If you are reading this on your laptop or desktop, that medium is hardware. The program that runs your […]
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Zoom Cooking Classes Serve Up Connections With Chefs Around the World
For the second class, Elisabeth cooked and I played backup. This group, the one with our friend Jen in it, had a much different vibe. There’s perhaps a spaghetti Western joke in here, but this was clearly not this gang’s first online Italian cookery rodeo. Many, like Jen, had taken […]
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11 experts explain how our digital world is fueling polarization
Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images Tech companies built social media networks to connect us and search engines to give us better information about the world, yet Americans are becoming more divided than ever. The tech industry isn’t entirely to blame for polarization, but there are influential economic, psychological, technological, and political […]
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Digital nomads told us what it’s like to work remotely from around the world
Being a digital nomad has taken Andrea Valeria to places like Tulum, Mexico. Courtesy of Andrea Valeria With many people working remotely, digital nomads — people who earn a living online while they travel — are on the rise. Insider spoke to digital nomads Andrea Valeria, Wanda Duncan, and Kim […]