Photo credit: Photo by MayoFi on Unsplash From House Beautiful Since the pandemic started in March, the majority of the celebrations and events we know and love have gone completely online. With COVID-19 numbers still on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that holiday gatherings […]
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To say that most people had the rug pulled out from underneath them in 2020 is, unbelievably, a real understatement. This year, with virtually no one spared, even our most well-laid plans went down the drain along with regular human contact. In response to early cases of the coronavirus, Singapore […]
The City of Denver, the State of Colorado and a handful of homeless residents will face off in federal court this week during an evidentiary hearing regarding a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court of Colorado in October. “You only get an evidentiary hearing at this point if you need emergent […]
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As we head toward New Year’s Eve — the celebration of the end of 2020, good riddance! — I invite you to indulge. It’s been a year of sacrifices, big and small. And you deserve to be celebrated. Flying Saucer is selling a New Year’s Eve kit in 2020 for […]
The benefits of pet ownership are numerous, and clearly, people know it. In 2020, dog adoptions and sales soared amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and one market research firm has projected that the total number of pet-owning U.S. households will grow from 68 million in August to 71 million by the […]
Erica Van Buren | The Daytona Beach News-Journal PALM COAST — City Council members will vote Tuesday on whether to renew the nearly $176,000 licensing agreement for Palm Coast Connect, a 311 citizen engagement platform. According to city officials, Palm Coast Connect has allowed for a more streamlined engagement between city staff […]
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Share Tweet Share Share Share Print Email There are less than two weeks until Christmas, and the retail industry, as per usual in 2020, finds itself in uncharted territory. The season has been pulled forward, leaving these final 10 days up in the air. Shipping delays are threatening the digital-first […]
The UK government is placing London into its strictest coronavirus lockdown tier from Wednesday (December 16), meaning businesses including cinemas will need to close again, after a spike in positive cases across the capital city. A four-week nationwide lockdown was lifted at the beginning of this month and replaced by […]
UAE’s reputation as a shopping destination is a key contributor to its rise as a global tourism hub. But travel restrictions triggered by the pandemic weighed down the retail sector and created a demand for innovative, tech-savvy solutions. With e-commerce rising globally, the Emirates and its neighbours in the Middle […]
Refinery29 The Unique Holiday Gifts You Won’t Believe We Found On Amazon We’re all aware that Amazon is a treasure trove of products at every conceivable price point. There are very few places you can purchase a 24-pack of toilet paper, a limited edition ADA-approved water flosser, and a housewarming […]
This year, instead of arriving on a first-come/first-serve basis, skaters must reserve one-hour blocks of time. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids will once again transform into an ice rink for the winter season. The City announced Monday that the rink will open Dec. […]
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Six Flags Great Adventure’s drive-thru holiday lights show has been extended for an additional week at the end of the traditional holiday season. The extra week will include daily shows from Jan. 4 to Jan. 10, Six Flags announced on Monday. Featuring more than a million lights and holiday music, […]
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Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Nearly half of the adults around the world say it’s been easier than they thought to adapt to changes they’ve had to make during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report. Forty-seven percent have said it has been […]
TOKYO — Last week’s record-breaking number of new COVID-19 infections has forced Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to announce Monday the suspension of his entire signature $12 billion travel subsidy package over the country’s new year holidays. Suga said Monday evening he was halting the “Go To Travel” campaign from […]
The coronavirus pandemic has brought loss, disruption, and dramatic change, but it also has inspired many Michigan students to find unique ways to help make a difference in the lives of others. Two high school students, who bonded over a love of the Great Lakes Region and freighters, wanted to […]
Traffic fatalities in New Jersey are higher than they were this time last year and on a deadly trend to finish 2020 with more deaths than last year, despite a drop in traffic earlier in the year, due to the coronavirus. Safety experts said the death toll in New Jersey […]
Collage by Hunter French | Images via Getty I didn’t shop much online before the pandemic, but now I do: I pick through sales, search for the best deals, and add them to my cart. I don’t intend to buy them, since concerns about job security and the high cost […]
The Platinum Card from American Express can get you access to airport lounges around the world, like this American Express Centurion Lounge at Hong Kong international airport. — Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you sign up for a credit card […]
Dan Copp | The Courier It’s property tax time again for Terrebonne and Lafourche. Terrebonne and Lafourche parish property owners received annual tax notices through each parish’s sheriff’s office. Property taxes are due by Dec. 31. Late fees will begin at a rate of 1 percent per month after Jan. 1. […]
Enlarge / Our gift guide has dozens of recommendations on good gadgets and gear, including various games and accessories for Nintendo Switch owners. If you’re buying for someone who appreciates good tech this holiday season, Ars is here to help make the gift giving process less stressful. The Orbital HQ […]