Snowmobile with the sami Hop on a snowmobile with Hurtigruten for an adventure at Norway’s most northern tip, with the vehicles departing from the fishing village of Kjollefjord. You’ll drive into the polar night wrapped up in warm, windproof overalls and wearing a helmet. Along the way, your guides will […]

1/16 Mary J. Blige With R&B and hip-hop hits like “Real Love” and “Not Goin’ Cry,” Mary J. Blige has sold 80 million records worldwide, won nine Grammys and became the first person nominated for acting and songwriting Oscars in the same year for the film “Mudbound” (2017). 2/16 Kate […]

EAST BAY State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, introduced legislation Wednesday to make free meals available to every public school student without any burdensome application process or eligibility determination. With provisions that emphasize meals that are freshly prepared with locally grown food, SB 364, the “School Meals for All” bill, is […]

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many casual travelers to the confusing world of refunds, vouchers and cancellation policies. Expecting to receive cash refunds for canceled flights, many were surprised to receive vouchers instead. Although specific refund and voucher policies vary from situation to situation, some consistencies (and federal regulations) allow for […]

Transit systems, riders, and workers have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hundreds of workers have died and thousands have been infected by the dangerous virus. Service has been slashed, leaving riders stranded. Among the people who are harmed most by those cuts are the essential workers who still […]

After all these stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions, you’re itching to get out on the vast, open ocean. You’re ready to see multiple countries — but only want to unpack once. You’re yearning for the all-you-can-eat popcorn on the pool deck. But you’re also skeptical of when you’ll actually be […]

Illinois will soon expand eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to include people with high-risk medical conditions and disabilities, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday. The state is currently in Phase 1B of its vaccination program, which includes people 65 years and older, frontline essential workers and inmates. Starting Feb. 25, the […]

Photo credit: Staff From Bicycling “Hardtail” is the name given to bikes that feature front suspension but no rear suspension. Lighter, simpler, less expensive, more durable, and more reliable than a frame with rear suspension, the hardtail is the workhorse of the mountain bike world. See our top picks below, […]

The pandemic has forced many companies to change how they do business. Marketing professor Timothy Calkins says companies should develop COVID-friendly customer experience strategy. Companies should embrace the online experience and adapt offerings to meet their customer’s needs. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. The first days […]

The best time to deal with a disaster is long before it strikes, insurance companies have found. To that end, more carriers are proactively taking on repairs and drafting action plans for their wealthy clients. High-end insurers like Chubb, Pure, AIG Private Client Group and Cincinnati Insurance increasingly use risk-management […]

(CNN) —   If there’s a special Pisces in your life — those born between February 19 and March 20 — and you’re searching for the perfect gift for their birthday or otherwise, we’ve rounded up some picks to delight this sensitive, creative, empathetic water sign. From products that will […]

At long last, as the vaccines gradually roll out, maybe the end of the pandemic is in sight and soon the new (revised) normal will begin to take shape. But don’t wait. The pandemic, with all of its pain, fear and isolation, has also handed us a probably once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]

Covering COVID-19 is a daily Poynter briefing of story ideas about the coronavirus and other timely topics for journalists, written by senior faculty Al Tompkins. Sign up here to have it delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidelines for how and […]