LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom received his “one and done” Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine Thursday, as people 50 and older became eligible for the coveted inoculations in the most populous state in the country. The Democratic governor chose a public stage to receive his shot — […]
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(CNN) — The internet is filled to the brim with learning opportunities for those who want to learn on their own time. Some online learning, or e-learning, services focus on traditional mediums like science, math and coding. Others are an open space for both common and niche interests. Here, […]
Airbnb launches online experiences for neurodiverse individuals (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Airbnb has introduced a new initiative to make virtual travel more inclusive, with the company revealing a collection of online experiences designed for neurodiverse guests. According to the vacation rental company, the “isolation and disruptions to regular routines caused by the […]
As more states are easing COVID-19 vaccine restrictions and more people are getting their shots, Black Americans are receiving a smaller proportion of doses than white Americans, despite higher case rates and being twice as likely to die from the disease. NBC News recently reported that this discrepancy speaks to […]
Did you receive your third round of stimulus money but don’t need it for basic expenses? Saving it and investing for later is a smart move. If you have at least a few years to wait (the more, the better), you could compound your stimulus check and have much more […]
It’s been a terrible year, and we need to heal, and it’s easy to feel exhausted and also wayward, to want to get out and find some place to savor the air. Admit it: The inner school kid in you (especially the one who has been stuck home for more […]
One of the best ways to remember your travels is by taking photos. When done right, you’ll be able to fondly remember all the memories you made throughout your trip just by looking at them. To really immortalize your trip properly, here are ten tips that’ll make your next vacation […]
There is no dearth of technology stocks which immensely benefited during the coronavirus pandemic as the use of online channels to buy, entertain and communicate exploded. As the advanced economies get ready to reopen after a tumultuous year, the big challenge for growth investors is to find stocks that could […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials in the nation’s capital are watching the crowds as cherry blossom season begins in earnest. The distinctive white and pink petals reached full bloom last Sunday, about a week earlier than expected. It’s an event that normally brings in thousands of visitors and signals the unofficial […]
Looking for your next apartment, condo or house rental can be a time-consuming process, and it may feel as though you’ll never find the right place at the right price. Scammers know this feeling and can use it to exploit consumers. Consumers need to take their time and do their […]
A batch of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine failed quality standards and can’t be used, the drug giant said Wednesday. The drugmaker didn’t say how many doses were lost, and it wasn’t clear how the problem would impact future deliveries. A vaccine ingredient made by Emergent BioSolutions — one of […]
If your outdoor space could use a little TLC, then we have some news you’re going to love. For two days only, Wayfair is offering steals on patio furniture so you can welcome spring in style (but don’t wait too long or your wish list may disappear). We all want […]
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that the nation was banning domestic travel and closing schools for several weeks as a surge in COVID-19 cases has strained hospitals across the country. “We’re going to close nursery, elementary and high schools for three weeks,” Macron said in a televised address […]
Buy Photo The Desert Sun’s print opinion pages. (Photo: Al Franco/The Desert Sun) In the summer of 2019, The Desert Sun’s opinion pages took a “vacation” from national politics. For the month of July, we took a break from all the machinations of Washington and put the focus back here at […]
Getty Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. After watching the viral video of New York Giants legend Michael Strahan fixing his famous tooth gap, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield teased that he could be next to make a modification in his mouth. Mayfield has a slight gap that is nowhere near the […]
CENTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Pandemic-weary Americans starved for human interaction and physical touch are taking advantage of a growing wellness option once reserved for Hollywood actors, rock stars and elite athletes: boutique stretching. “It’s like a workout, but you feel way more flexible,” a masked Kelly O’Neal, 51, said as […]
Mar. 31—Over the last year, many people have been at home more than ever. For some, that’s meant the start of lawn and landscaping projects they might have been putting off, and for some landscaping companies, that’s meant good business. In Frederick County, Hudson Landscaping in New Market, Frederick Landscaping […]
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles we think our readers will find useful. We may receive a commission when you click on links for products from our affiliate partners. With summer just around the corner and pandemic restrictions expected to ease in the coming […]
We are all inundated with emails almost constantly. The constant demand in your inbox can be overwhelming, especially if you happen to be in the midst of a job search or career change. Juggling projects, inquiries and requests, pitches, responses, and more is the norm. And as such, we have […]
You’ve probably never turned on the nightly news and heard the anchors talking about menopause or gone to a charity event where all the women were discussing who was still getting their period. That’s because menopause is something women go through mostly alone. And as our bodies and our hormones […]
ROYAL CITY — Royal School District officials are planning to drop the hybrid schedule — part-time on campus and part-time online — April 12, in favor of full-time, in-person instruction, when classes resume after spring vacation. School board members approved a resolution authorizing the change at a special meeting Friday. […]
Meet the private browsers Firefox Focus, DuckDuckGo and Brave are all similar, but with some important differences. Firefox Focus, available only for mobile devices like iPhones and Android smartphones, is bare-bones. You punch in a web address and, when done browsing, hit the trash icon to erase the session. Quitting […]