Thanks to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, life across the globe has turned upside down. Even formerly common activities, such as dining out or shopping for groceries, have become difficult to conduct safely in 2020. Selling a car is no exception, as the process generally involves close contact with a number […]
Month: February 2023
Click here to read the full article. PARIS — New era, new system. As the fashion world grapples with how to deal with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Louis Vuitton is upending its men’s wear schedule and switching to a seasonless, itinerant model of fashion shows, beginning with physical runway […]
Click here to read the full article. PARIS — Building on momentum set in motion before the coronavirus lockdowns hit, French fashion label Ami has plans to open two stores in Asia and is keeping an eye out for potential expansion in the U.S. “We don’t want to depend on […]
Getty Images The UK is opening up after the coronavirus lockdown but the financial impact of the virus, including the country facing its worst outlook for jobs for 30 years, and the economy contracting faster than after the 2008 financial crash, means the downturn is far from over. More than […]
Was this the strangest Fourth of July ever? Yes, at least for those of us who are used to gargantuan family gatherings. With COVID-19, we all had to celebrate a little differently. Thankfully, many of us were still able to hold small get-togethers with family and friends. In that spirit, […]
Melbourne (AFP) – Five million people in Australia’s second-biggest city began a new lockdown Thursday, returning to tough restrictions just weeks after they ended as Melbourne grapples with a resurgence of coronavirus cases. Residents have been told to stay at home for six weeks after other measures to contain a […]
Determined to reopen America’s schools despite coronavirus worries, President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to hold back federal money if school districts don’t bring their students back in the fall. He complained that his own public health officials’ safety guidelines are impractical and too expensive. Shortly afterward, Vice President Mike Pence […]
(Bloomberg) — The Ivy League canceled sports competition for the upcoming semester because of health and safety concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the first Division I conference in the U.S. to scrap football. The conference, whose eight members include Harvard University, Yale University and Princeton University, made the move […]
When you’re putting the finishing touches on your home decor, finding the perfect wall art is often one of the last tasks to get checked off the to-do list. Art is not only an investment, but it can also be very personal, making it difficult to find pieces that resonate […]
BOSTON (AP) — Colleges and universities pushed back Wednesday against the Trump administration’s decision to make international students leave the country if they plan on taking classes entirely online this fall, with Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology filing a lawsuit to try to block it, and others […]
Wendy Brown enters her room at the Cadillac Hotel in Venice on June 1 as part of Project Roomkey. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times) An ambitious Los Angeles County plan to lease hotel and motel rooms for 15,000 medically vulnerable homeless people is falling far short of its goal and may […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – TikTok is under investigation for allegedly violating a settlement reached with U.S. authorities last year that resolved charges the popular app broke rules governing how children’s personal information is treated online. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which enforces the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, and […]
Determined to reopen America’s schools despite coronavirus worries, President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to hold back federal money if school districts don’t bring their students back in the fall. He complained that his own public health officials’ safety guidelines are impractical and too expensive. Shortly afterward, Vice President Mike […]
With just three days remaining until Walt Disney World begins reopening to the public, the company is giving potential visitors a glimpse of what they can expect inside the Orlando parks. Disney will reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11, and Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15, […]
“Everything will be fine.” “This too shall pass.” “Stay positive! It could be worse.” If you’ve ever gone through a difficult time (a breakup, a job loss), you’ve probably heard some of these phrases ad nauseam from friends and family. People who say them no doubt have good intentions; they’re […]
“Pan’s Labyrinth” is a Spanish historical fairytale. New Line Cinema Sometimes you just want to forget about your real-life responsibilities and get lost in the faraway, magical worlds of fantasy. Netflix has you covered. The streaming site has plenty of fantasy films to choose from. Standouts include the classic satire “Monty […]
CX, or customer experience, is a well-established business discipline. But now we are in the era of COVID, with widespread home confinement and fear of contagion. Accordingly, the meaning of CX is evolving rapidly. Trust, digital connection, both physical and digital security, and even empathy are newly-reinforced elements in what […]
It’s hard out there. And, in this time of uncertainty, USA TODAY is working to find answers to your money questions – anything from stimulus checks or unemployment benefits to your 401(k) or retirement plans. You can submit your questions here and read earlier answers below. We will be updating the Q&A, […]
Photo credit: Courtesy of Netflix From Women’s Health Netflix’s latest true crime TV show, Unsolved Mysteries, has become an instant hit on the streaming network since it debuted on July 1. Devoted fans of the six-episode series have transformed themselves into amateur internet sleuths, taking to online forums like Reddit […]
Click here to read the full article. Amazon Prime Video is not just bringing a roster of horror, comedy and superheroes to Comic-Con@Home, but they are also bringing the first-ever Amazon Virtual-Con which will include virtual experiences and activations that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. Things […]
After originally hanging up the cape on this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, organizers decided to instead go virtual with Comic-Con@Home, an online convention running July 22 – 26 that anybody with a WiFi connection can partake in from the comfort of their own homes. (And, better still, for free!) This […]
Click here to read the full article. PSA: Etsy offers way more than you could ever dream up. So, if you’ve only looked to Etsy for handmade cards and embroidery hoops (which have indeed come in handy as of late), it’s time to explore all the other offerings, including outdoor […]