“Everything will be fine.” “This too shall pass.” “Stay positive! It could be worse.” If you’ve ever gone through a difficult time (a breakup, a job loss), you’ve probably heard some of these phrases ad nauseam from friends and family. People who say them no doubt have good intentions; they’re […]
“Pan’s Labyrinth” is a Spanish historical fairytale. New Line Cinema Sometimes you just want to forget about your real-life responsibilities and get lost in the faraway, magical worlds of fantasy. Netflix has you covered. The streaming site has plenty of fantasy films to choose from. Standouts include the classic satire “Monty […]
CX, or customer experience, is a well-established business discipline. But now we are in the era of COVID, with widespread home confinement and fear of contagion. Accordingly, the meaning of CX is evolving rapidly. Trust, digital connection, both physical and digital security, and even empathy are newly-reinforced elements in what […]
It’s hard out there. And, in this time of uncertainty, USA TODAY is working to find answers to your money questions – anything from stimulus checks or unemployment benefits to your 401(k) or retirement plans. You can submit your questions here and read earlier answers below. We will be updating the Q&A, […]
Photo credit: Courtesy of Netflix From Women’s Health Netflix’s latest true crime TV show, Unsolved Mysteries, has become an instant hit on the streaming network since it debuted on July 1. Devoted fans of the six-episode series have transformed themselves into amateur internet sleuths, taking to online forums like Reddit […]
Click here to read the full article. Amazon Prime Video is not just bringing a roster of horror, comedy and superheroes to [email protected], but they are also bringing the first-ever Amazon Virtual-Con which will include virtual experiences and activations that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. Things […]
After originally hanging up the cape on this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, organizers decided to instead go virtual with [email protected], an online convention running July 22 – 26 that anybody with a WiFi connection can partake in from the comfort of their own homes. (And, better still, for free!) This […]
Click here to read the full article. PSA: Etsy offers way more than you could ever dream up. So, if you’ve only looked to Etsy for handmade cards and embroidery hoops (which have indeed come in handy as of late), it’s time to explore all the other offerings, including outdoor […]
Despite years of research that shows workers are, in fact, competent and capable grown-ups who can get work done at home, a lot of people still seem very worried about the idea. The prospect of working from home — whether because your company is shuttered for the pandemic or your […]
The free-to-play genre is massive, with games like Destiny 2 and Warframe showcasing how sustainable the model can be. From massive, 150-player battles in Call of Duty: Warzone to relaxing management in Fallout Shelter, there’s a little something for everyone in the free-to-play genre. Here are the best free Xbox One games that you can download […]
20 things from Best Buy that make aging in place easier — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. I’ll admit, I didn’t hear the phrase “aging in place” until late last year when I coached a TED talk […]
Alcudia beach, Majorca: istock The government has announced a list of 59 countries and territories where Britons will be able to go on holiday this summer without quarantining. From 10 July, those travelling from these approved destinations into England will be exempt from the mandatory 14-day self-isolation period imposed on […]
A new federal immigration directive that threatens the deportation of international college students who take all of their classes online this fall left Florida college administrators scrambling and students panicking about their futures. The directive issued Monday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says all students with F-1 or M-1 […]
The coronavirus pandemic caused an unprecedented need for consumers to cancel travel plans. Many travelers have encountered frustration changing arrangements, canceling trips and obtaining refunds. Some consumers prefer to handle each part of their travel on a piecemeal basis. But if you end up having to cancel or make changes, […]
The coronavirus pandemic has made many hotel companies more eager for bookings without online travel agency commissions and with data on who the customers are. Price-comparison websites are a significant source of such bookings, and new tools are making it easier for smaller hoteliers to ramp up their ad purchases […]
Modern companies offer a lot of perks for employees: healthy breakfasts and fruits, medical insurance, massage right in the office, a gym with personal fitness coaches, and much more. Due to recent quarantine guidelines, most companies had to stop all office activities and move some of them online, such as […]
From the best bike worth buying to the essential safety equipment you shouldn’t leave home without, this is your go-to guide to cycling: iStock As we head into the ninth week of lockdown and we’re allowed to exercise as much as we want now, you may be feeling a little […]
Click here to read the full article. A crown jewel of bohemian glamour since 1965, Hotel Il Pellicano is the Italian hideaway that bygone-era dreams are made of. Creative director and architect Marie-Louise Scio is responsible for keeping the dream alive, overseeing every detail of her parents’ legendary property on […]
A Hampton Inn employee has been fired after calling the police on a Black family using the hotel’s swimming pool in Williamston, North Carolina. “Hampton by Hilton has zero tolerance for racism or discrimination of any kind. On Saturday, we were alerted to an online video of a guest incident at one of our […]
Photo credit: TomasSereda/istockphoto New York State of Mind Face it: Despite the gripes from the rest of the country, Americans love New York like an ultra cool and glamorous older sibling. It is the most visited tourist destination in the United States, bringing in around 67 million tourists last year. […]
CHICAGO — Back when Gov. J.B. Pritzker was secretly spending taxpayer cash on private charter flights to China to buy personal protective gear as the coronavirus crisis hit Illinois, some people would ask to poke the billionaire for not kicking in the kind of cash he spent to get elected […]
On her birthday, Justine learned that her future as a student in the U.S., and the futures of hundreds of thousands of international students like her — may be in jeopardy. New federal guidance announced Monday that international students will be required to leave the U.S. if their schools switch […]