Next month will mark a year since the global cruise industry shuddered to a halt as coronavirus spread. Despite some hope that holidays at sea would return in a meaningful way, ships remain largely free from passengers, with only river cruising in Europe mounting a significant comeback in 2020. But […]
Month: February 2021
Photo credit: NBC – Getty Images From House Beautiful Galentine’s Day—the unofficial February 13 celebration of female friends popularized by Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation—falls on a Saturday this year, so it’d be wrong to not spend the occasion connecting with your closest friends. As with everything over the […]
by: Wayne Parry/AP, Michael Shure Posted: Feb 5, 2021 / 09:03 AM EST / Updated: Feb 5, 2021 / 09:03 AM EST ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Here’s one more thing the coronavirus pandemic has ruined for at least some people: betting on the Super Bowl. The American Gaming Association, […]
Cropped shot of a pregnant businesswoman giving a presentation in the boardroom. Are you shocked to learn that U.S. workers have the lowest benefits among developed countries? You probably are not, but the data is nevertheless interesting. Privately held employee benefits firm Zenefits analyzed the situation and found the following: […]
It’s the time of year to set goals, and United Airlines recently announced a lofty one. The carrier plans to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. How? In part by backing a technology called direct air capture, which sucks carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Humans spew more than 44 billion […]
© Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Load Error One of the most important skills that separate rookie award travelers from the points pros is […]
To put it mildly, 2020 was a tremendously challenging and difficult year for elected officials and their respective constituents across the nation. The COVID-19 pandemic created a multitude of serious issues for area residents and the officials representing them, starting with the obvious major health-related concerns, which eventually impacted the […]
Morse Street Public School. Schools remain closed in Toronto. Ontario faces stricter restrictions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto. February 1, 2021. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) The Ontario government is considering cancelling March Break for students across Ontario. The Chief Medical Officer’s recommendation will […]
The last time Emiliano Martínez pulled on an Arsenal shirt, he did so as an Aston Villa player. The goalkeeper had just completed his move to the Midlands in September, having decided that the time had finally come for a new adventure, but he could not start this fresh chapter […]
The 46-year-old emergency specialist manages intensive care units (ICUs) at the Cardiovascular Hospital in Soacha, a working-class suburb of Colombia’s capital Bogotá. Since the pandemic began, he says he has seen the number of healthcare workers under his watch dwindle, even as the hospital expands its ICU to confront a […]
FRESNO, California (KSEE) – Fresno County remains in the COVID-19 Purple Tier, meaning indoor church services are not allowed – and neither are concerts, even outside. But on Wednesday night, a concert featuring Kingdom Music Industries artist Bryan Trejo was held at Cornerstone Church in Downtown Fresno. The pastor of Adventure […]
Have you ever logged onto Instagram and felt like you were doing something wrong with your life? You went to college, landed in your career, worked extremely hard and handled all of your responsibilities, yet your life sucks in comparison to everybody you follow. Strangers and even some of your friends from […]
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislation to end the requirement that state agencies and local municipalities publish legal notices in newspapers headed to the full House on Thursday. The House State Affairs Committee approved the measure that would eliminate a source of income for Idaho newspapers. Republican Rep. Jon Weber sponsored […]
Especially for teens, I feel that it is very hard to eat healthy. When we are with friends, it’s never “let’s go get a salad” or “maybe we should cut back on our calories.” It’s always what fast food place sounds the best right now; and that place is usually […]
By KEITH RIDLER, Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislation to end the requirement that state agencies and local municipalities publish legal notices in newspapers headed to the full House on Thursday. The House State Affairs Committee approved the measure that would eliminate a source of income for Idaho newspapers. […]
Unsure whether to dip into your savings or swipe your credit card to cover your next major purchase? Email reporter Megan DeMatteo at [email protected] to share your upcoming purchase and question to be part of CNBC Select’s new “Cash, credit or loan?” series. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, renovations have […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage across the globe, non-essential travel is still off the table. But many would-be travelers are holding out hope for later this year. “Safety has rightly been the top priority for many people during the COVID-19 pandemic, but with news on vaccine readiness and […]
The COVID-19 social distancing and stay-at-home order has changed daily lives and routines for everyone. Without the gym environment or equipment to use, it can be challenging to work out regularly and stay motivated. Students now have the opportunity to partake in online activities to compensate for the loss of […]
Sony and Microsoft are kicking off the next generation of video game consoles in November with the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. They’ll both cost a bundle and could be nearly impossible to obtain this holiday season. Thankfully Nintendo already has a horse in the race […]
Here’s one more thing the coronavirus pandemic has ruined for at least some people: betting on the Super Bowl. The American Gaming Association, the gambling industry’s national trade group, predicted in a report Tuesday that the number of people planning to bet on the big game will decrease this year. That’s […]
CBS The Yara tribe flag in Survivor: Winners at War Despite his self-described “nerdy” persona, John Cochran is one of the most dominant winners to ever play Survivor. In the season he won, he never had a single vote cast against him and he won the money by a unanimous […]
A trip to BJ’s Wholesale Club can be, for many, almost as fun as a day at an amusement park: you can spend all day there and still not experience all the wonders. (The bakery! The décor!) But, as time is almost always in short supply, we’ve rounded up expert […]