(CNN) — Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and while this year’s day of love might look a little different, that’s all the more reason to celebrate the people around you. You might not be able to go out to a romantic dinner, but you can still show […]
Day: January 28, 2021
CONCORD – Plunging into what is expected to be a dominant issue in the 2021 legislative session, a House committee on Thursday took up three bills that would change state tax rates, including those on businesses and unearned income. Over more than three hours, the House Ways and Means Committee plowed […]
Earlier this month, a fascist mob attacked the Capitol building leaving five people dead. The group was incited by Donald Trump but also his enablers in Congress like Ted Cruz, who objected to the certification of Joe Biden’s win and whipped the rioters into a frenzy by making baseless claims […]
A state commission has approved the Navy’s use of up to 17 Washington state parks for after-dark stealth training of SEAL teams. The 4-3 vote approves the training over the next five years. The Navy had sought to use up to 28 state parks for up to 48 hours at […]
The American Express® Gold Card holds a special place in my wallet. It was the first Amex card I opened and my first time paying an annual fee for a card. Despite a relatively high $250 annual fee, I was excited about having a metal card (in rose gold!), and […]
Social media influencers have been accused of ‘showing off’ In a year not short on surprises, Wednesday saw Home Secretary Priti Patel launch a scathing attack on social media influencers, actively “showing off in sunny parts of the world”. As the Government announced tighter restrictions on international journeys, now illegal […]
In the wake of the deadly attack on Capitol Hill incited by former president Donald Trump, a few top Republicans read the room and decided it wouldn’t be a great look to condone violence or the instigator of said violence. “The president bears responsibility for Wednesday’s attack on Congress by […]
Teaching may be a second career for Johnson Elementary School Principal Cheryl Gomez, but education is her first passion. As she pursued a degree in biology at Colorado State University-Pueblo, Gomez started her career in the business realm, where she wrote training manuals for companies and trained colleagues. She continued […]
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Life isn’t just about you anymore — with a little one in tow and another on the way, keeping yourself safe means ensuring the safety and well being of your entire family. But […]
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. Shea Boynton has worked in Colorado’s oil and gas industry for the past few years, which means he spends a lot of nights in hotel rooms away from what most […]
OGDEN — In addition to summer vacation being delayed by a day, students at Highland and Mt. Ogden junior high schools now have a shortened spring break, the Ogden School District told parents in an email this week. The announcement comes after a monthslong deliberation about how the district would […]
What Students Are Saying About Excessive Screen Time, Presidential Priorities and Fashion Statements
Kids, like me, have become attached to their electronics, and it is hard to go a long time without them. There are many harmful effects due to screen time, as many kids are addicted now. Staring at the screen excessively can cause major eye problems, headaches, and a loss of […]
Retail real estate investment trusts, or retail REITs, made up one of the worst-performing subsectors of real estate in 2020. As a group, retail REITs declined by more than 25% for the year as lockdowns and tenant bankruptcies weighed on the ability and willingness of tenants to pay rent. However, […]
Text size ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images The last time the federal minimum wage was increased, “Boom Boom Pow” by the Black Eyed Peas was the No. 1 song on the radio, and I was a recent college graduate frantically searching for work during the peak of the Great Recession. That was […]
LOS LUNAS — Guardians of the record. That’s another — albeit, heroic name — for court reporters. The people who, during a court of deposition proceeding, write down every word spoken by every person during a hearing in front of a judge. “Part of my responsibility is to make sure […]
© Photo by Gabriel DeSanti Turndown CBD Gummies Are the Anti-Stress Hotel Amenity We Need in 2021 Unlike some AFAR editors, I love turndown service at hotels. After a long day out exploring a new city, coming back to my hotel room and finding my makeup all lined up on […]
LegalResearch345 2/Wikimedia Corky Lee, the legendary photographer who dedicated his life to capturing the lives of the Asian American community, has died. He was 73. The photojournalist died Wednesday in New York City due to complications from COVID-19, according to Reuters. Lee first began experiencing symptoms of the virus on […]
There are a lot of entry points to the McElroy brothers universe; almost as many as there are to the Marvel equivalent. Maybe you’ve heard the chart-topping podcast these three lovable goofballs started in 2010, My Brother, My Brother and Me. (The formula: Justin, Travis, and Griffin try to answer […]
A dip in a swimming pool on a sunny day or a gentle bike ride are simple pleasures that most of us take for granted. But what happens if you go your whole life without learning these skills – and then decide to take one up? This was the case […]
BATON ROUGE – Thursday, Jan. 28 marks International Data Privacy Day, which is a time when citizens around the world are reminded to keep their personal information secure. Experts recommend doing this by creating strong and unique passwords, only connecting to known WiFi networks, and remaining vigilant against suspicious emails. […]
A new Cyberpunk 2077 hotfix is now live on all platforms, fixing a game-breaking bug that has been introduced by the 1.1 update. The 1.11 hotfix not only finally makes it so that it is now finally possible to make progress in the Down on the Street quest, but it […]
If you — like me — are obsessed with celebrity culture, and therefore follow a lot of famous people on Instagram, your feed on any given day might include: Mindy Kaling dancing with a can of Campbell’s soup, Blake Lively wearing heels that look like they were drawn on using […]