The science editors at The Verge are officially launching a newsletter version of Antivirus, a column that we’ve been quietly rolling out on the site every Saturday morning. It’s all about the unflagging efforts scientists are making to understand the coronavirus — and figure out how to stop it. The creators of the online newsletter work at […]
7 ways to make your Backyard or Patio feel like an Oasis during Quarantine
The past seven months have been a blur of Zoom calls, virtual classes, countless attempted sourdoughs, and certainly a lot of squabbling for the best spot on the couch. So, if you have a backyard or even a sliver of a patio during quarantine, consider yourself very lucky. Here, the editors at Sunset magazine have […]
In the age of Coronavirus, Senate Democrats call on Telcom Industry to lift Limits and Fees for Students
A group of Democratic senators is calling on the telecom industry to lift their limits and fees associated with heightened broadband use for students in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In a letter addressed to the CEOs of telecom companies including AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, and T-Mobile last Friday, senators like Mark Warner (D-VA), Elizabeth […]
Here’s a silver lining for 2020 – New CDC study says 2 million Teens have Stopped Vaping this year
Ready for some GOOD health news this year? New data shows fewer teens are vaping compared to last year, though officials warn e-cigarette usage among young people is still a prevalent problem. According to new statistics shared by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 3.6 million young people reported that they vape — almost […]
‘Vogue’ Announces Updated Lineup and Virtual Format for 4th Forces of Fashion Conference
For the past three years, American Vogue has brought together the most talked-about and compelling figures in fashion for a two-day conference in New York City. Forces of Fashion was slated to take place on October 19th and 20th at Spring Studios, but last week,Condé Nast announced an update to the event in response to the evolving circumstances […]
Edie Parker snags Lisa Rinna as spokesmodel for an utterly fabulous Spring 2021 Infomercial
As the Covid-19 crisis continues to keep in-person events off the table, fashion brands are experimenting with presenting upcoming collections in a digital format. But what to do when you’re a fun, irreverent brand like Edie Parker? Snag an equally fun, equally irreverent Real Housewife like Lisa Rinna to promote your Spring 2021 line! Clearly, […]
Home Goods designer Edie Parker nabs Lisa Rinna as spokesmodel for Spring 2021 Infomercial
As the Covid-19 crisis continues to keep in-person events off the table, fashion brands are experimenting with presenting upcoming collections in a digital format. But what to do when you’re a fun, irreverent brand like Edie Parker? Snag an equally fun, equally irreverent Real Housewife like Lisa Rinna to promote your Spring 2021 line! Clearly, […]
Microsoft says Russian, Chinese, and Iranian hackers are targeting the US election…again
Hackers from Russia, China, and Iran are targeting individuals and organizations involved in both Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s presidential campaigns, according to a new security report from Microsoft. The tech giant says the “majority” of the attacks it’s detected have been unsuccessful, but it’s working with targets who have been compromised. Notably, Microsoft says that […]
A CDC study found that people who tested positive for the coronavirus were twice as likely to have eaten at a restaurant beforehand
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new report warning that dining out could be one of the riskiest activities to participate in amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The report, released by the US agency on Thursday, examined 314 people who experienced symptoms of the virus, asking them about activities they had participated […]
Join Feeding America to help end hunger with Hunger Action Month
Hunger is a problem that exists throughout the world from third world countries to the shining pinnacle of modernity in places like Poland, Germany, and the United States, and this year, with Covid-19, the epidemic of food insecurity both in America and around the world has only gotten worse. No one should have to go […]