It’s time to gather the family together for the talk. Not that talk — the talk about what to do for Thanksgiving this year as the pandemic rolls on. It has been months since many of us have seen extended family — we’re longing to check in on aging parents, […]

If high schools in Eastern Oregon resume competitive events in 2021, the teams might seek to limit their opponents to relatively nearby schools to reduce travel and make it easier to comply with COVID-19 precautions. This regional approach would prioritize distance between schools rather than whether they’re in the same […]

A business that started with no money down and one fancy purse has snowballed in seven months into a women’s clothing resale store owned by two friends — both military veterans — who share a love and knowledge of “thrifting.” Behind the White Door LLC, in Shelocta, is owned by […]

Professional dancers and coaches Madis Abel and Aleksandra Galkina moved their teaching online With the first Strictly Come Dancing live show on UK screens later, Nell Mackenzie looks at how professional ballroom dancers and coaches around the world are continuing to cope with the impact of pandemic restrictions. When Covid-19 […]

Originally published Oct. 11, 2017By Ciscoe Morris, former In the Garden writer Vintage Pacific NW: Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite stories from some of our favorite former magazine contributors. Check back each week for timeless classics focusing on food, fitness, gardening and more. WE ARE […]

If high schools in Eastern Oregon resume competitive events in 2021 the teams might seek to limit their opponents to relatively nearby schools to reduce travel and make it easier to comply with COVID-19 precautions. This regional approach would prioritize distance between schools rather than whether they’re in the same […]

Pay off your debt this year Want to pay off debt this year? You aren’t alone. In a Policygenius survey, Americans said their biggest 2020 financial goal is getting rid of debt. Repaying debt isn’t as simple as waving a wand — it’s often a long-term strategy. But there are […]

As our world becomes increasingly connected through virtual means, living in certain areas or countries dictated by your employer is quickly becoming a past practice. With the wealthy moving out of San Francisco and New York, other employees are seeking jobs abroad.  Companies “across the pond” are eagerly hiring westerners […]

Duties Summary This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Administrative and Financial Management, Financial Management and Agreements Division, Travel Policy and Systems Branch with one vacancy in Beltsville, Maryland. The primary purpose of this position is to perform various financial functions involving reporting, […]

Spending on lodging on Amex’s proprietary cards in the third quarter was down 68% from a year earlier. Photo: kai pfaffenbach/Reuters We would all rather be on a family road trip than doing our work expenses. But the boring stuff may be American Express’s AXP -3.64% best bet for the […]

CLOSE IndyCar CEO Mark Miles announces new race in 2021. Indianapolis Star As it turns out, Scott McLaughlin didn’t need a race to test out the next step in his racing career. Team Penske announced Friday evening the three-time defending Supercars champion will drive Indy cars full-time starting in 2021, […]

© Photo by Shutterstock These U.S. Airports Are Getting COVID-19 Testing Facilities A growing number of U.S. airports have begun introducing COVID-19 testing options in an effort to help spur domestic and international travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, including to destinations where proof of negative COVID-19 test results are required. […]

The pandemic has cast a dark shadow over the upcoming winter holiday season, but many are using their wallets to get into the holiday spirit – for better or for worse. In spite of the uncertain status of employment, health, and limited options for travel and gathering with loved ones, […]

Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) generates most of its revenue from its e-commerce marketplaces in China, but it’s also gradually expanded its brick-and-mortar presence in recent years. It opened its first Freshippo grocery store in early 2016, and the chain now operates 214 stores across China. But that’s not all: It also invested […]

For a lot of business leaders, particularly those involved in outward-facing roles, conferences have been a staple of working life for decades. Whether by the shores of a frozen lake in Colorado or in the ballroom of a soulless hotel in Topeka, Kan., we can all recognize the props and […]

Is it just me or are cookbooks back? I’ve always loved cookbooks but for a while there, I was getting my recipes online. But what cookbooks lack in brevity, they make up for it with personalities that make you feel as though you’re cooking with them in the kitchen, travel […]