The way to “perfect the system” for testing inbound Hawaii passengers for COVID-19 would be to extend the mandatory preflight testing to four days from three and then require a second test upon arrival, Lt. Gov. Josh Green told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii online video program. The extra day […]
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Until the coronavirus pandemic, their meetings took place quietly, every day, discreet gatherings in the basements of churches, a spare room at the YMCA, the back of a cafe. But members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other groups of recovering substance abusers found the doors quickly shut this spring, to prevent […]
When it comes to 2020, one of the big positives to emerge from this year’s many challenges is how it has focused our attention on prioritizing health and wellness — with a particular emphasis on physical fitness. To meet our fitness needs while gyms were closed for prolonged periods, many […]
Mr Kelbie said his biggest commission had come from a booking to Mykonos this summer, which made him £1,800. He had contacted an Airbnb villa owner and negotiated the price from £19,000 to £13,000 on behalf of his client. James Ferrara, founder of InteleTravel, said the business model had “offered […]
(CNN) — It’s been ten years since the first Small Business Saturday was celebrated here in the US, but in 2020, it’s an event that’s taking on outsized importance. Traditionally held on the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is your chance to bring your […]
State officials said some of the demand is fueled by drivers who received a five-month extension back in the spring, but now have licenses that are expiring. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There is a major backlog that’s taking some North Carolina drivers by surprise. WCNC Charlotte has learned many DMV locations are […]
The season of giving is good for the heart, but even in normal times it can be a burden on your budget. This year feels more difficult though, with millions of Americans struggling to stay afloat during the holiday season and worrying about how the return of student loan payments […]
Security experts at Unisys said online sales are expected to jump by 33%, but less than one in three (31%) of Americans expressed concern about their data Jamie Luster is a mom who lives in York County. The day after Thanksgiving, she’s normally hitting stores armed with a game plan […]
CLOSE While Black Friday may look a little different this month, these services help find deep discounts at retail stores and online. USA TODAY Businesses large and small have fortified their online presence to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, opening up new opportunities to keep holiday dollars local. Cyber Monday […]
If you have Crohn’s disease, getting to the doctor’s office may be a challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine is a great way to limit your risk but still keep up with your health care. What Is Telemedicine? Also called telehealth or e-health, telemedicine lets people and their […]
Living on a stunning Cyclades Island, in a sugar cube house with sweeping views of the Aegean Sea, was a dream come true for novelist David Young from Twickenham, when he settled on the Greek island of Syros several years ago. Like thousands of second-home owners in Greece – and […]
Dena Roché is a wine consultant and founder of Vin Roché, a private wine services business based in Phoenix, Arizona. After 10 years working as a travel writer, Roché decided to make a career change centered around her love and knowledge of wine and launched Vin Roché. Through partnerships with other […]
LONDON (AP) — Britain plans to create a new watchdog to police big tech companies including Google and Facebook to counter their market dominance and prevent them from exploiting consumers and small businesses. The U.K. government said Friday that it’s setting up a “Digital Markets Unit” next year to enforce […]
BLACK Friday border police will be sent out on patrols to catch people from England nipping into Wales to snap up a good bargain. Welsh shops have been allowed to reopen, but with England still in lockdown many will have to make do with the online sales. ⚠️ Read our […]
Just an hour from Seattle lies Snoqualmie Pass, home to several ski areas and vast backcountry skiing terrain. The ski tour to Pineapple Pass is a classic for its quality terrain and gorgeous setting. Starting from the parking lot of the Alpental Ski Area, you ski up following the South […]
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — There’s just 10 minutes left to come up with a story using items scattered on the prep table: Leaves and ferns from the schoolyard, scissor-cut scraps of colored paper, a glue stick, and two hand puppets — a long-tailed squirrel and a blue hedgehog. When class […]
Evelyn Maysonet looks at the food delivery from the Weber-Morgan Health Department Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, in Ogden, Utah. Maysonet has been isolating with her husband and son in their Ogden home since all three tested positive for COVID-19 over a week ago. None of them have been able to […]
Australian football has it’s A-League fixture for 2020-21, while its federation will soon have a new name. That, plus young player minutes, the Asian Champions League, and more is on tap for a bumper ESPN Australian and New Zealand Football wrap! A Message from the Emperor Arriving with preparations that […]
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Millions of Americans took to the skies and the roads ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring petrol on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay home and limit their holiday gatherings to members of their own household. © John Minchillo Travellrs arrive at Terminal C […]
Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Everything’s going digital, even beer. Beer fans have very specific tastes, so when they find a drink they like, they stick with it. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, however, one popular, yet limited, brew won’t be […]
A side effect of the pandemic could make merchants a little merrier this holiday season. Because consumers have more money to spend from not traveling, lower fuel costs and a recovering job market, the National Retail Federation projects shoppers will lay out a record amount on gifts and other trappings […]