Tara Liebeck Photography A Virginia Beach bridal salon gifted 75 designer wedding dresses to healthcare workers in recognition of their hard work and sacrifice amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Ava Clara Couture Bridal was inundated with more than 600 applications when they announced the giveaway in April, leading them to […]
Month: June 2023
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Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in “Bill & Ted Face the Music” Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in “Bill & Ted Face the Music” Orion Picutres Making good on the promise of one of their signature catchphrases, “Catch ya’ later!” Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) are back. Sure, […]
When you can work from home, there are financial benefits to the boss. But those benefits don’t necessarily carry over to employees. (Photo: fizkes via Getty Images) For a growing number of office workers, remote work is now part of their long-term reality, whether they like it or not. By […]
Tech stocks, which have powered the broader market to fourth consecutive record closing highs, took a breather as traders booked profits on Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL) — which have surged to new records. Facebook (FB), and Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) have also posted their highest-ever closing levels. Although the Nasdaq snapped a […]
The VMAs were set to take place at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, but MTV abruptly nixed the venue two weeks ago after consulting with local health officials. Instead, performers will pop up in various outdoor locations across New York’s boroughs; MTV and its parent company Viacom have been vague about whether fans will […]
Photo credit: Gerald R Carter Jr From Marie Claire Jasmine Marie is the founder of Black Girls Breathing—an Atlanta-based community that encourages Black women to nurture their mental, emotional, and spiritual health through meditational breathwork. Here, in her own words, Jasmine shares how she’s leading her business during the pandemic, […]
The beginning of the pandemic saw huge hand sanitizer shortages. And with all the Walgreens’ shelves and digital aisles of Amazon emptied of their Purell, upstart manufacturers rushed to fill the void. You likely found yourself shopping for hand sanitizer from unusual brands you may have never previously heard of […]
Bathers and onlookers arrive at Malibu’s Paradise Cove with masks on July 13. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times) Catalina Island businesses are open and the Catalina Express is running boats between Long Beach (or Dana Point) and Avalon, the island Chamber of Commerce said. Most Los Angeles County trails […]
Did you know Alison Hadden, the author of this piece, is speaking at TNW2020 this year? Their session will explore how using tech can help us navigate our newfound death anxiety. As a busy executive who seeks to keep my own personal health and wellness a top priority, especially since […]
PARIS (AP) — The U.N. says it’s urgent to get kids back to schools after months-long coronavirus lockdowns, but with the virus still raging in parts of the United States and resurging in countries from South Korea to France, Spain and Britain, medical authorities are urging caution. Governments are taking […]
Photo credit: Trevor Raab From Bicycling Marin has been making and selling bikes for more than 30 years. And while it’s recently been an under-the-radar brand, a slew of exciting new bike launches have lifted the company’s profile. And across its line, from road to city to mountain bikes, you’ll […]
Powell unveiled a new framework of thinking for the central bank that will tolerate inflation “moderately” above its 2% target. The Fed also committed to reviewing this policy every five years. The Fed chief warned that the persistence of low inflation over the last eight years risks new economic difficulties. “Many find […]
The winner will stay at the “Pearl Jam Suite” at the Edgewater Hotel and meet up with Vedder and Ament for drinks and a private tour of the Pearl Jam exhibit at the Museum of Pop Culture and London Bridge Studios where the band recorded Ten. “We would answer all […]
The spread of COVID-19 has also brought on an overload of coronavirus tips about how to prevent infection, best practices, what to do if you’re diagnosed, and how to stay sane during quarantine. While these ever-changing coronavirus tips are important to absorb, they can be overwhelming to sort through. So […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Some say he has sinned but should be forgiven. Others want an investigation. Jerry Falwell Jr.’s resignation as president of Liberty University following revelations of a sexual relationship between his wife and a business partner of the Falwell family has stirred conflicting emotions among those with […]
When the Venice Film Festival unveiled its official selection in late July, the unprecedented inclusion of eight female-directed titles within the 18-film roster was heralded as welcome progress for an event that has come under fire in recent years for scarce representation of female filmmakers. Cate Blanchett was selected to […]
Of the three contact points between your body and your bike, the saddle is easily the most crucial, by virtue of the fact that it carries the majority of your weight for the longest percentage of your time on two wheels. Consequently, the difference between a good and bad pair […]
Featuring a young Keanu Reeves, a madcap time-travelling plot and a supply of the most bodacious catchphrases, 1989’s “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” has become a cult comedy classic. Three decades on, the hit that launched Reeves’ career is back for a third movie — and its air-headed, good-natured heroes’ […]
Engineering giant Rolls-Royce, which makes jet engines, has reported record losses after the coronavirus pandemic caused demand for air travel to slump. The firm announced a pre-tax loss of £5.4bn for the first half of this year. Chief executive Warren East told the BBC he did not expect demand to […]
“In the early days of the coronavirus, there was a significant shift in viewership in all kinds of TV,” says Bruce Leichtman, of Leichtman Research Group, which surveys TV-consumer behavior. With 80% of Americans owning internet-capable TVs, the vast majority have both a pay TV service (meaning cable or satellite […]
A 2019 report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and Caring Across Generations produced some sobering statistics: Sandwich caregivers spend an average of 22 hours a week—the equivalent of a part-time job—providing help while often simultaneously juggling work. One-third report emotional distress, and one in five say they have a […]