Where I currently live, the TV goes on before 7 a.m. each day and stays on until 10 p.m. every night. The awkward staccatos of morning news cascade into an endless cacophony of cable —the dour melodies of WWII documentaries, the tinny early-Western gunfights, the crunch and wail of cop […]
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A home health aide with no childcare and limited funds must decide whether to neglect her ailing patient or her young daughter. An overworked man neglects to mute a video chat with his colleague, accidentally forcing her to overhear him bicker with his newly unemployed boyfriend. With school canceled, a […]
CLOSE Don’t miss out on these five sculptures currently on exhibit at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton. In a season typically filled with activity, it’s tough to be stuck at home without fall festivals, concerts, day trips and events. But is it possible to stay away from crowds and safely enjoy some fall […]
When the pandemic hit, the main problem for television productions was how you could possibly make shows in these times. The next and related problem was how you could possibly make shows about these times. Producers first tackled these related problems, technical and narrative, in special episodes like the “Parks […]
CLOSE The federal government has charged six people with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, per newly unsealed court records. Wochit The 13 men charged Thursday in a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used Facebook and secure messaging apps to connect and plot their attack. The group’s use of […]
The past year has shown us the importance of mental health and the difficulty of maintaining it under the best of circumstances, to say nothing of the challenge presented by whatever 2020 is. Fortunately, there are those out there who have made it their mission to provide that help through […]
University Intramural and Recreational Sports facilities are operating with modified protocols this semester due to COVID-19, including limited hours and required reservations by students and members for certain spaces. By and large, individuals have abided by masking and sanitation requirements — among other new regulations — and outdoor IM-Rec activities […]
Whether you’re on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok, many people make huge efforts to curate the best version of themselves online. But it might be better for your mental health not to craft an idealized view of yourself when using social media, according to a new study published Tuesday in […]
(StatePoint) With a little creativity, having fun while following social distancing guidelines can be an opportunity to carve out brand new experiences. Whether you’re a solo adventurer or you have the family in tow, consider these fun-filled tips and ideas from the lifestyle experts at Intex Recreation Corp.: • Watch […]
Tech analyst Pete Pachal on Facebook’s Instagram launching a new short video app named Reels. Influencers are shaping the way people shop during the pandemic, as more people spend time on their phones and online. In a year marked by working from home and staying inside, the influencer sphere has […]
Although the travel and tourism industry has taken a bit of a hit because of the Coronavirus pandemic, expect it to bounce back as soon as the lockdown restrictions are relaxed or lifted completely. Many people have had to postpone all their 2020 travel plans because of Covid-19, so the […]
London, UK – A major social media campaign has today been launched to raise awareness of the wide-ranging social benefits of travel by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The new initiative asks travellers to think about the positive social impact that travel makes to people, places and communities […]
It’s a Saturday in mid-August in northern Montana, about 45 minutes outside of Helena in an area informally referred to as Magpie Gulch by locals. Dustin LeDoux is standing in an ankle-deep stream, the crystal-clear water sparkling in the sunlight as it quickly moves downstream. Aside from the wireless speaker, it […]
The Government is considering further restrictions if coronavirus infections continued to rise, a minister has suggested, saying the country faces “a choice” about what happens next. Asked about reports this morning that further national restrictions are looming Helen Whately, the care minister, pointed to existing restrictions on household mixing in the North […]
Yahoo News Canada is committed to providing our readers with the most accurate and recent information on all things coronavirus. We know things change quickly, including some possible information in this story. For the latest on COVID-19, we encourage our readers to consult online resources like Canada’s public health website, […]
New York Fashion Week is all about change, so fittingly IMG started the week with a discussion titled “Fashion’s Power to Create Change.” Presented by Visa and moderated by Tiffany Reid, the virtual talk featured Studio One Eighty Nine’s founder Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah, designer Tanya Taylor and Visa’s […]
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 […]
Everything you’ve been told about social distancing was most certainly not a lie. But it could use some revisions. Health officials have been recommending people keep a 6-foot distance from others throughout the coronavirus pandemic, saying that will help stop the spread of COVID-19. But scientists have found that may […]
A passenger shot of the packed 5.05pm Grand Central Rail service: Twitter Furious passengers have slammed a train company after being crammed into packed carriages with no social distancing “because it’s a bank holiday”. Travellers on the 5.05pm Grand Central Rail service between York and London King’s Cross on Monday […]
A member of Yangon City and Development Committee sprays disinfectant on a restaurant’s front doors on March 29, 2020. AP Photo/Thein Zaw Source: Myanmar Times 17. Jakarta, Indonesia. Population density: 9,600 people per square kilometer Statistics for COVID-19 coronavirus infection and deaths displayed with a coffin and a mannequin wearing […]
Campaigners say police are paying attention to cases that otherwise would have gone unheard – Olivier Douliery/AFP Campaigners have hailed a rare victory against sexual violence in the Middle East after prosecutors in Iran and Egypt announced the arrest of alleged rapists who were named online by women. Victims […]
Real Pinard, who recovered from a 15-day bout of COVID-19, said many rally goers believe that the pandemic is a hoax designed to throw Trump’s re-election. Jim Urquhart for Insider Brands like Budweiser, Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson, and PepsiCo are sponsoring this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, as they have in years past. […]