Shoppers wait in line to enter a store at the Glendale Galleria on the Friday after Thanksgiving. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / Associated Press) If the new COVID-19 vaccines prove effective and are widely accepted, the result could be a welcome surge in the nation’s economy as well as an end […]
Day: December 16, 2020
(CNN) — It’s been an incredible year for video games — to the point where finding something special for the gamer in your life can quickly get overwhelming. Between the long-awaited PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles, the forever-hot Nintendo Switch and exciting new hardware like the Oculus Quest […]
CHELMSFORD, MA — During a normal year, news of a snowstorm heading for Chelmsford would bring the prospect that school could be canceled. But with online learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, that prospect has dimmed somewhat. This year, the state is allowing school districts to pivot to virtual learning instead […]
The preseason gave the Pistons two home games to open the schedule, so there was some comfort in playing at Little Caesars Arena in their first games since March. There was some advantage to that, in just getting acclimated to playing again, after the long layoff because of the pandemic. […]
New York City is bracing for a winter storm on Wednesday and Thursday, but Mayor Bill de Blasio has a message for public school kids and parents: They’ll be online learning remotely as the snow comes down, “whether they are happy about it or not.” And the Big Apple isn’t […]
BERNARDSTON — Local favorite the Four Leaf Clover Restaurant will not survive 2020 and will not survive COVID-19. Owners Mark and Linda Snow say they’ll close the 71-year-old landmark at the end of the month. The Clover opened in 1949 as a drive-in when Route 5 was the main road […]
Drew Bledsoe (right) with winemaker Josh McDaniels. Courtesy Drew Bledsoe Text size Celebrity wine and spirit brands are now so ubiquitous they seem to be almost a rite of passage. For some, though, the stereotype of a vanity project doesn’t quite fit. “We started our endeavor in the oldest way […]
With the closing of movie theaters across the country since March, streaming services provided the bulk of the new movies in 2020. Films such as Hulu’s “Palm Springs” and Amazon Prime’s “Small Axe” collection provided some high-quality-yet-small-screen respite for those missing the theatrical form. Netflix alone debuted multiple new movies […]
CLOSE Esports has become big business. Now, a video game app wants to make esports a “do-it-yourself” enterprise, allowing you to host your own online tournaments. A new tournament mode arrives today on Play One Up, an app launched a year ago to connect players in online matches on Xbox or PlayStation game systems, and […]
Published Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, 11:27 am Join AFP’s 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes News, press releases, letters to the editor: [email protected] Advertising inquiries: [email protected] (© Coolpicture – stock.adobe.com) 2020 has not been an easy year. It has been […]
Nothing to see here. Tristan Thompson raised eyebrows when he was spotted having dinner with a mystery blonde in Boston earlier this month — but the outing was completely casual. The 29-year-old basketball player was photographed dining at Zuma, a restaurant inside Boston’s Four Seasons Hotel, on Sunday, December 13, […]
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) — Summer in the Grand Strand can be a nightmare for someone with autism. It’s busy. It’s crowded. It’s bright and hot and loud and generally overwhelming for those who are sensitive to light and sound. But the winter could be the perfect solution for families […]
USA TODAY’s coverage of the 2020 election and President-elect Joe Biden’s transition continues this week as he rolls out more of his picks for top jobs in his administration and prepares to take the oath of office Jan. 20. The Electoral College affirmed Biden’s win Monday, officially giving Biden enough […]
By PAUL WISEMAN and ALEXANDRA OLSON, AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — It would be just a temporary precaution. When the viral pandemic erupted in March, employees of the small insurance firm Thimble fled their Manhattan offices. CEO Jay Bregman planned to call them back soon — as soon […]
Is Covid-19 testing the way to restart travel? Grades are mixed so far. Airlines and tourism organizations around the world say testing is the answer and are rushing to make it happen, opening test sites at airports, adding test results to passenger records and offering flights only for tested passengers. […]
(NerdWallet) – The holiday season is here, but it’s likely that your traditions won’t be quite so traditional this year. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many facets of our lives, and the holidays are no exception: More than two-thirds (68%) of Americans who had December holiday travel plans say these […]
By PAUL WISEMAN and ALEXANDRA OLSON, AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — It would be just a temporary precaution. When the viral pandemic erupted in March, employees of the small insurance firm Thimble fled their Manhattan offices. CEO Jay Bregman planned to call them back soon — as soon […]
There are a lot of interesting new cars just around the corner, from long-range EVs to practical family SUVs and everything in between. But are they worth waiting for? Our experts will help you decide with this early peek at some new or revamped models coming out in 2021 and […]
Refinery29 8 Deals You Can Score On 2021’s Top Planners The weird year of 2020 is finally nearing its big blah finale — do you know where your 2021 goals are? Whether you hope to dream big, do more, finally get organized, or just keep all of your Zoom dates […]
CLOSE USA TODAY’s Patrick Ryan reveals his top albums and songs of 2020, including releases from Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and more. USA TODAY Goodbye, 2020 – you won’t be missed. We gave you a hero’s welcome, rolling out the red carpet with champagne, fireworks, resolutions and hope, and you repaid us with a […]
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BLESSINGS TO ALL: A tree with ornaments and a star or angel at the top, Santa Claus bearing gifts, food that is tasty and carols to sing, it’s Christmastime! Make Christmas special year after year and enjoy the experience. A meaningful time of memories that will linger […]
This December, more than ever, we all need a little helping hand on how to get the most out of our money (Nectar) Now it’s finally December and the end of 2020 is in sight, this month means only one thing, and that’s Christmas. Although the festive period will look […]