Share Tweet Share Share Share Email Vacation rental management platform Vacasa is partnering with buy now, pay later (BNPL) FinTech Affirm to bring flexible payments to the travel industry, the companies announced on Tuesday (Feb. 23). Mike Dodson, chief revenue officer for Vacasa, said the company is looking forward to […]
Day: February 23, 2021
FILE – In this Feb. 21, 2021, file photo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom takes questions from the media during a visit to a mobile vaccination site at Ramona Gardens Recreation Center in Los Angeles. Newsom signed a $7.6 billion coronavirus relief package on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, that will give […]
ICYMI: We’re in the midst of a global pandemic. Finding something to do as a couple that isn’t binge-watching Netflix (or any other streaming platform) is pretty damn hard right now. But just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Thanks to pretty much every form of entertainment going virtual […]
Listen to the content of this post: More states are legalizing sports betting. But if you don’t want to make a road trip to the casino, your phone is your next best “bet.” Let’s look at some apps where you can hopefully score some money betting on your favorite teams. […]
Feb. 22—Mount Rainier National Park will offer online trip planning and reservations on recreation.gov for the June 1 through Sept. 20 peak hiking season. Visitors will have the opportunity to see real-time site availability and secure definitive backcountry trips for the popular Wonderland Trail and other locations. While the park […]
Sony Interactive Entertainment boss Jim Ryan is looking to create an open relationship between PlayStation games and PlayStation fans. That started with games like Horizon Zero Dawn making the move from PS4 to PC, and now the company is continuing this with Days Gone. In an interview with British GQ, […]
I read the letter sent to you from the four husband-and-wife friends about how their different savings strategies and a shared financial adviser came between them. It is similar to my own situation, except we were the ones recommending our wealthy neighbors consult with our financial adviser. My husband and […]
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area rangers removed 800 square feet of graffiti from sandstone canyon walls. It covered a mile within the park, officials say. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area A mile of canyon walls was damaged by graffiti in an Arizona national recreation area, officials said. Rangers at Glen […]
Ask Larry Economic Security Planning, Inc. Today’s column addresses questions about how vacation pay can be counted regarding the earnings test, whether benefits for a disabled child are automatic or must be separately filed for and whether restricted application must be made in person or can be done online. Larry […]
When disaster strikes, chef Jose Andres and his team at World Central Kitchen (WCK) always seem to be ready. Andres’ crew has been in Dallas since Friday, Feb. 19, serving free meals to people suffering from power outages or who are hungry and thirsty, after a wave of ice and […]
Watching pornography is a normal extracurricular activity for many women. Yet, the storylines in most porn flicks center on a delivery guy/repair man showing up unexpectedly (eye roll). Why should you sacrifice a good plot for great sex? Get you some porn that can do both. The best and most […]
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg credits the friendly skies for uniting him and his husband, Chasten. Appearing on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” this week, the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor shared select anecdotes about his nearly three-year marriage, including the reason he opted for a somewhat unlikely location ― Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport ― […]
Note: Some companies on this list may have limited operations due to COVID-19. Check with operators about availability before you book. After days of lounging on South Beach and exploring Miami’s cultural enclaves like Little Havana and Wynwood, you may be in the mood for a heart-pumping adventure. Zipping along […]
The United Nations called Tuesday for urgent international regulations ensuring fair conditions for workers paid via digital platforms such as food delivery apps — a form of employment that has rocketed during the pandemic. The number of online platforms offering work has grown five-fold over the last decade, according to […]
Anantara Veli is a luxury resort located in the Maldives. Neal Van Beers Neal Van Beers has been working remotely at the Anantara Veli Resort, the Maldives, since December. Van Beers and partner Charmaine Sanchez spent $30,000 on a long-term stay at the resort. The “Unlimited Stays in Paradise” package […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, right, takes questions from the media after a visit to Ramona Gardens Recreation Center in Los Angeles to discuss the state’s efforts to vaccinate hard-to-reach and disproportionately impacted communities, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. California’s new system of delivering and scheduling coronavirus vaccines is being rolled out […]
I read the letter sent to you from the four husband-and-wife friends about how their different savings strategies and a shared financial adviser came between them. It is similar to my own situation, except we were the ones recommending our wealthy neighbors consult with our financial adviser. My husband and […]
Photos by Parsons Photography Sophia Hernandez Parents: Ana and Miguel Hernandez School: Wenatchee High School Career goal: School superintendent or policy analyst Personal theme song: “come out and play” by Billie Eilish Morning person or night owl? Afternoon butterfly 🙂 Me in a twitter hashtag: #JustDoinMyOwnThang Last book I read: “The […]
This is a story about the history and future of an evil town. Cerro Gordo is a settlement of bloodstained brothels, skeletons and busted up pianos on the wind-battered southern slope of the Inyo Mountains, overlooking Death Valley. It was once the most violent town in America. Into this haunted […]
Screenshot: Conan Nobody likes Ted Cruz. Technically, enough people in Texas like the variously cruel, bigoted, sexist, and downright reprehensible things that Ted Cruz stands for to keep electing him to the U.S. Senate, but, as former Senate colleague (and guy with his own P.R. issues) Al Franken once wrote, […]
Share Tweet Share Share Share Email People are avoiding medical care over cost, and it’s literally killing them. A simple visit to a primary care physician (PCP) starts at $25 depending on one’s insurance. Those in need of a specialist are often looking at closer to $60 per visit. An […]
Riot Games has confirmed it: a “League of Legends” MMORPG is in the works to explore a whole new direction of gaming and to feature “LoL” in an open-world adventure game. RPGs have been popular nowadays, and one of the most loved ones is the classic title “World of Warcraft”–which also […]