Hocus Pocus Disney Trick or treat may be canceled due to coronavirus — but at least you can still snuggle up on the sofa with the kids for a scary movie this Halloween. Put on your Halloween costumes or your warmest pajamas, fill up a bucket of popcorn and check […]

NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — State and local officials on Monday urged southeastern Connecticut residents to get tested for COVID-19 and be careful around friends, family members and co-workers, noting the region’s infection rate remains relatively high compared to the rest of the state. “It doesn’t matter who you are. […]

CLOSE Buy Photo Gwinda Kelly, owner of Kelly’s Hilltop Goats, fills a mould for making bars of soap in her home near Zanesville. Kelly makes the soap using natural ingredients, including goat’s milk. (Photo: Chris Crook/Times Recorder) ZANESVILLE – A local entrepreneur offering a unique trade turned an eccentric hobby into […]

As travel inches upward following a near shutdown caused by the coronavirus, more people are deciding at the last minute to head out on trips. September was the strongest month of the year for hotel bookings, according to AAA, though it still trailed September 2019 by 12 percent. Nearly half […]

Credit scores: 5 reasons why they still matter even in retirement When you’re starting out, your credit score has a big impact on your financial health. It directly affects your ability to get a credit card or a loan, and it’s the first thing lenders check when you apply for […]

Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by StockPhotosArt/iStock/Getty Images Plus. How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, Given the extended period of physical distancing we’ve been experiencing, I have begun to explore online dating. Particularly, […]

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. If you’re looking to expand your collection of face masks to wear in public that fit comfortably, we’ve rounded up our favorites from several reputable stores and popular fashion brands. The selections include appropriate choices for kids […]

Bruce Poon Tip was in Barbados, having just flown in from a few days in Australia and New Zealand when the industry he’d helped transform shifted in ways everyone is still trying to figure out. When Poon Tip founded G Adventures (then called Gap Adventures) at the age of 24 […]

Burgoyne and her family stayed at the Buccaneer Resort in St. Croix from July 1-8. “The resort was uncrowded, and its extreme spaciousness made social distancing easy. Our room was away from the main buildings, in a narrow strand of rooms along the shore, so we never had to pass […]

David Sharp, The Associated Press Published 9:30 a.m. ET Oct. 12, 2020 | Updated 9:31 a.m. ET Oct. 12, 2020 CLOSE Here are 6 tips to know before you book your flight during the COVID-19 pandemic. USA TODAY PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A disabled Florida woman paid a virtual visit […]

Over six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus’ economic fallout seems to be more devastating for women. Of the more than 700,000 jobs eliminated in the first wave of pandemic-related layoffs in March, the Labor Department reports that nearly 60% were held by women. According to a recent analysis […]

Each night of operation through Dec. 23, guests will walk down a sparkling path that leads to a cabin decorated in lights and greenery, where Santa Claus will be waiting to welcome children to his sleigh. More guidelines surrounding the physically distanced visits with Santa Claus will be announced at […]

Early morning thunderstorms A line of thunderstorm marches through the region early this morning. Thunderstorms will bring frequent lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall. A few storms could be strong at times during the morning commute, so make sure to allow extra time to travel. Back to seasonal After a […]

The nights may be lengthening in Britain,  but it’s not too late for a final burst of sunshine in Greece. The five islands restored to the UK’s “travel corridor” list on Thursday – including Santorini – certainly increase our options.  And to these can be added some classic Greek islands […]

NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — Gould and Grandview schools in North Caldwell will close for two weeks starting Monday and switch to all-online classes amid an outbreak of the coronavirus in the region, officials announced. Part of the reason for the shutdown is that parents and guardians in the district aren’t […]