Media Scotland More migrants without access to public funds are at risk of dying unless immigration policies change, charities have warned following the death of a mother who was receiving no financial support due to her immigration status. Mercy Baguma, a 34-year-old asylum seeker, was found dead in her flat […]
Day: August 26, 2020
LAKEWOOD, NJ — While many school districts across New Jersey have planned to start the 2020-21 school year with hybrid or remote learning, the Lakewood School District has been moving full speed ahead on a plan for fully in-person learning, five days a week. That plan, which received approval from […]
The next Call of Duty video game returns to the setting of the original Black Ops, when Cold War intrigue dominated global relations. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, out Nov. 13, will be available for Sony PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PCs on Battle.net – and for PS5 and Xbox […]
The Venice Film Festival’s Virtual Reality section is going entirely online this year, but expanding its scope via a platform and also a satellite network that will make it accessible worldwide. In normal times the competitive sidebar launched in 2017 by co-curators Michel Reilhac and Liz Rosenthal – who put […]
Maybe every series really can be some kind of success in this utopia we obviously inhabit, and even the least seen Lifetime scripted drama is just a streaming deal away from popularity. Or maybe it’s all a big lie, creative accounting to pad everyone’s resume. Failure is not a helpful […]
You’re invited to a birthday party for one of South Florida’s greatest arts champions: Sandrell Rivers. Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater presents the third annual celebration of its namesake on Aug. 29 through Facebook Live. Sandrell Rivers was arts administrator for Miami-Dade County’s Parks and Recreation Department […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its COVID-19 testing guidelines and now says people without symptoms “do not necessarily need a test” – even if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19. The move comes a week after the CDC updated travel guidelines that no longer mandate a 14-day quarantine for […]
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 […]
Photo credit: Instagram From Cosmopolitan Whether you have a newborn or a toddler, you and your kid can have the most adorable costume when you coordinate! And since babies don’t exactly get a say in their Halloween ensembles, this is maybe the only time you can dress ’em how you […]
With the U.S. Open scheduled to begin in just a few days, tennis star Sloane Stephens is anxious to hit the court — and stay safe while she’s doing it. “I’m a super germaphobe, so I’m worried about not getting anyone sick or me not getting sick,” Stephens tells PEOPLE […]
Tempur-Pedic A good night’s sleep sans any tossing, turning, sweating, or body discomfort is easy for some and a dream for others. However it can become a much more attainable goal for all with the help of a good mattress. While chucking your mattress in favor of a new one […]
Scientists are already able to turn monkey’s thoughts into computer commands. China Daily via REUTERS “Doing it with this device is something that could be considered to be impressive or different based on the sheer size of them being quite small or them using different sorts of materials, but it’s […]
Campaigners say police are paying attention to cases that otherwise would have gone unheard – Olivier Douliery/AFP Campaigners have hailed a rare victory against sexual violence in the Middle East after prosecutors in Iran and Egypt announced the arrest of alleged rapists who were named online by women. Victims […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its COVID-19 testing guidelines and now says people without symptoms “do not necessarily need a test” – even if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19. The move comes a week after the CDC updated travel guidelines that no longer mandate a 14-day quarantine for […]
Camille Perry (L) & Holly Wright (R) Portrait_By Harry Crowder As headlines of the fashion industry’s downfall continue to surface, few brands have gotten it right. An industry that once thrived on a business model of excess and wholesale department store deliveries has now become about minimalism and direct-to-consumer strategies. […]
You can’t miss Kristina Williamson and her goldendoodle in the 2020 Jeep Wrangler. “Maverick is my copilot,” said Williamson, co-host of “Broadway & Krissy in the Morning” on New Country 93.1 FM in Detroit that airs weekdays from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. “Girl, this is probably the biggest challenge I’ve ever had — but it’s […]
This story is part of Learning Curve, a HuffPost Canada series that explores the challenges and opportunities for students, faculty and post-secondary institutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Most university and college students are expecting to complete the fall semester through distance learning. For Maya, that distance would have been […]
BOSTON – New genetic data helps tell the story of how COVID-19 arrived in Massachusetts, exploded across a hotel conference center, wormed its way into a nursing home, repeatedly struck a homeless shelter and contributed to the virus’s march around the globe. Although parts of the story have already been […]
If you ever worry about typing in your credit card number when you’re shopping online, there’s a security option you might not know about: virtual credit cards. The introduction of chip credit cards has made our financial information a little more secure. But here’s the flip side: Since chip cards […]
Did you know we have an online event about digital marketing coming up? Join the Re:Brand track at TNW2020 to explore the latest brand marketing tech, trends, and challenges. Alex Antolino, the Creative Director at Typeform, will be sharing powerful branding insights and actionable strategies on how to build meaningful […]