In the wake of allegations of forced sterilizations at ICE detention centers, here’s how you can offer support In an explosive complaint filed on September 14, an ICE whistleblower alleged that unwanted hysterectomies, a surgical operation that removes the uterus, were performed on immigrant women in ICE custody at a […]
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As designers, we want the products we build to be satisfying and easy to use, but how can we know that’s the case? We start by measuring the user experience with evidence rather than opinions. But can UX really be measured? Absolutely. By evaluating products with qualitative and quantitative methods, […]
TikTok users in the US have been reacting to the news of a potential ban of the popular app for months. Photo Illustration by Andrea Ronchini/NurPhoto via Getty Images The US government on Friday announced that downloads of the popular social-media app TikTok would be banned starting Sunday, marking the […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many to rethink their long-term plans, like committing to multiyear college programs — especially since forced virtual learning has not led to an overall reduction in the cost of schooling. Instead of enrolling as normal, some students and parents are researching gap year options. In […]
An employee prepares the terrace of a coffee shop to reopen in Bogota on August 14, 2020. DANIEL MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images New York restaurants will be allowed to reopen for indoor dining at 25% capacity on September 30. We looked at how restaurants have brought back business safely in […]
Getty Images Fridays are always considered one of the best days of the week, (cheers to the weekend, people!) but especially during summertime. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, many companies offer employees “Summer Fridays,” which can take on a variety of formats: half-days every week, one full day off […]
Part rally, part concert and part worship session, the gathering that brought thousands to the west steps of California’s Capitol building over Labor Day weekend flew in the face of pandemic-related mask and social distancing requirements, as seen in photos and video clips circulating online. Yet the “Let Us Worship” […]
Here’s the happy truth about dating over 50: Your long-married peers will probably be envious. Because at this age, you and your Gen X/Y cohort will have weathered children, financial reversals, second or third marriages, sexual drought, 3.5 different career paths—in short, lots of challenges. So, while being hunkered down […]
Liz White has plane tickets to Phoenix in early October for a cousin’s wedding in Sedona, Arizona. The California geologist booked the last Southwest Airlines flight from Sacramento on the Friday of wedding weekend because she has a licensing exam she can’t reschedule. Last week, Southwest sent her an email notifying […]
For those of you who are curious or just want to relive the rockin’ adventure’s epilogue, we’ve broken down exactly what happens after the credits in Bill and Ted 3. Otherwise, click away now! The bodacious threequel is out now in cinemas and on-demand in the U.S. (check out our […]
Scientists are already able to turn monkey’s thoughts into computer commands. China Daily via REUTERS “Doing it with this device is something that could be considered to be impressive or different based on the sheer size of them being quite small or them using different sorts of materials, but it’s […]
Editor’s note: The list is constantly updated. Dates refer to when announcements were made, or when an event is scheduled to happen. You’ve probably seen our other COVID-19 list, the one where we are examining every cancellation that has taken place as the pandemic takes hold in our community. This […]
The objective seemed simple: Disembark the puddle-jumper from Porto, Portugal, to Madrid and find the designated pick up point for my Uber ride into town. But the 45-minute odyssey left me angry, disoriented and wondering: Why are airports so confusing? I’m not exaggerating. It took me 45 minutes to find my […]
Photo credit: Hearst Owned From Prevention When shopping for a gift for your husband this holiday season, we recommend two strategies. The first: elevated basics—a fancy (yet manly!) pair of sweatpants to wear around the house, or a new set of organic cotton bed sheets that—oops—you can enjoy too. And […]
Our long, hot summer has now arrived. And COVID-19 or not, we all need to get outside. Here’s the problem: after the tedious incarceration of lockdown, going outside suddenly seems scary, with coronavirus outbreaks in 26 states. Is it safe to go outside? How do you know you won’t get […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Following the Summit school district’s release of a final reopening plan and health/safety plan two weeks ago, the local teachers union — like some other unions around the state — has issued a new letter citing health and safety concerns about reopening schools. Summit schools were originally […]
(Ross May / Los Angeles Times; Getty Images) A picnic lunch surrounded by rolling hills. Bouquets of wildflowers and baby barn animals. Not a laptop or cellphone in sight. If this imagery is soothing to you, you’re not alone. Welcome to cottagecore, a sunny corner of the internet where you […]
If 2020 was a normal year, we’d be taking advantage of the summer season to write a whole lot about weddings and wedding dresses. But, with a global pandemic canceling almost everything about life as we knew it, we’re not. Instead, our carts are filled with bike shorts, WFH-friendly office […]
Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Lori Lightfoot were expected to announce Wednesday morning an all-remote learning plan to start the school year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a move that could avert a potential Chicago Teachers Union strike, sources said. The switch to an all-remote learning plan could come as […]
Photo credit: Courtesy Micah Ling From Bicycling For many cyclists, there are few things better than long and winding roads, minimal car traffic at low speed limits, and incredible views of nature. And at many U.S. national parks, this is just the case. After closing in response to the coronavirus […]
If 2020 was a normal year, we’d be taking advantage of the summer season to write a whole lot about weddings and wedding dresses. But, with a global pandemic canceling almost everything about life as we knew it, we’re not. Instead, our carts are filled with bike shorts, WFH-friendly office […]
According to the CDC, an average of 3,536 people unintentionally drown every year — that’s roughly ten per day. As a former lifeguard, swim and CPR instructor, I’ve been schooled in the nuances of water safety. Here’s what you need to know to keep your family safe at the lake, […]