Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated Juneteenth’s relation to slavery. It celebrates the Emancipation Proclamation, but the Emancipation Proclamation didn’t apply to all states in the USA. The 13th Amendment brought an end to slavery. On June 19, Americans around the country will celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the […]
Day: June 14, 2020
Unemployed because of coronavirus? How to make money from home right away
If you know your way around a sewing machine, can quick-fix a washer/dryer, fridge, boat or car, have an eye for antiques or possess some other random – even quirky – expertise, you could make tens of thousands of dollars working from home within the next month or two. True story. Unemployment […]
NASCAR allows limited audience for first time since coronavirus, Confederate flag ban
NASCAR opened up its races to spectators in Florida on Sunday, the first time fans were in the stands since restrictions were put in place for the coronavirus and just days after the company banned Confederate flags. The racing league, the first major professional sport to resume amid the pandemic, […]
End of lockdown could trigger ‘extreme’ congestion and worse air quality as commuters swap public transport for cars
The significantly cleaner air being breathed in the UK in recent months is likely to deteriorate over the coming week as the lockdown eases on Monday, triggering a surge in road traffic. Many other countries which have eased restrictions enforced at the height of the coronavirus pandemic have since seen […]
London’s Digital Showcase Underlines Importance of the Live Runway
Click here to read the full article. LONDON — Blindsided by COVID-19 — which closed their stores, shut their factories and forced them to stay at home — British designers took a great leap into the unknown, piecing together collections, films, exhibitions and creative projects for London’s first, all-digital fashion […]
Early research shows fabric could neutralize coronaviruses
Corrections & clarifications: This story has been updated to clarify the development of this type of fabric dates back to 2005, when it was patented by Jeffry Skiba and Lawrence Schneider. Claim: Researchers found a ‘fabric that kills coronaviruses’ There’s reason to be skeptical of any internet post claiming something […]
When Are 2020 Estimated Tax Payments Due?
Our routines have been turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. That includes the regular process of making estimated tax payments for people who are self-employed or don’t have taxes withheld from other sources of taxable income (such as interest, dividends or capital gains). In a normal year, the first […]
Hairdressers must revive bob cut and ditch blow drys to survive coronavirus, say industry leaders
They’ve been closed for weeks – however there is hope hairdressers will reopen next month. However, when they do, industry leaders say salons will need to adapt to survive coronavirus restrictions. There are suggestions longer, wavy hair styles may be more risky for spreading Covid-19. According to Tim Hartley, a […]
Is working from home not working so well? Use these designer hacks to carve out a happy office nook
Yahoo Life is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Yes, it’s possible to create a happy work space at home. (Photo: Getty Images) With all […]
A Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire timeline
It made sense that Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa’s lives would never be the same after toppling Major League Baseball’s famous single-season home-run record in 1998. But instead of becoming icons, they became two of the polarizing faces of baseball’s steroid era. They were on top of the world for […]
Consumers ‘should shop with confidence’, says PM
“People should shop, and shop with confidence” when non-essential stores reopen in England on Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. Mr Johnson said retail staff were “excited” and had done “a huge amount of work” to allow for safer shopping. But he said people must continue to respect social […]
Public health experts ranked 36 American activities based on risk
As more and more states begin phases of reopening, many Americans are now wondering what is safe to do and what should still be avoided to prevent the spread of coronavirus. “There’s a huge amount of variation from business to business, from area to area, in how much transmission risk […]
Fox News is Lying About Seattle’s ‘Autonomous Zone’
SEATTLE — On Fox News, host Tucker Carlson called it “chaos and craziness.” Laura Ingraham said it was “a Marxist cultural revolution” intended to “destroy everything that came before it.” In a tweet, President Donald Trump said it was being run by “Domestic Terrorists.” These people are not describing a foreign […]
George Floyd’s brother calls on Congress to act over police violence
Hours after George Floyd was laid to rest in Houston, his younger brother made an impassioned plea to Congress to prevent his death from becoming just “another name” on an ever-growing list of black Americans killed by police. Philonise Floyd testified before a House hearing in Washington on Wednesday amid […]
Ladbrokes and Coral owner dishes out multi-million share bonus to top bosses
Betting shop owner GVC (GVC.L) has awarded its top executives shares worth more than £3m ($3.8m) despite furloughing 14,000 staff. The Ladbrokes Coral group, one of GVC’s subsidiaries, has handed chief executive Kenny Alexander shares worth £3.3m while chief financial officer Rob Wood has been rewarded with shares worth £1.4m. […]
‘It’s More Important Than Ever to Show Up’
Click here to read the full article. Pride Month is here, and with it comes the annual onslaught of brands hoping to capitalize on the purchasing power of the LGBTQ community. While some brands have been long-time allies, with products and causes aligned with the movement for equal rights and […]
‘It’s very exciting to be returning to work’
“It’s very exciting, we can’t wait to have our customers back,” says Annie Martin, who manages the Waterstones Piccadilly bookshop, in London. Non-essential retailers, such as fashion, toy and book shops, will be allowed to reopen in England on 15 June – as long as they have coronavirus-related safety measures […]
The 2020 Observer Boys Spring Sports All-Star team, and how you can vote for POY
Coronavirus took away most of the spring sports season, meaning there wasn’t much high school baseball or track. We wanted to honor the spring sports athletes, though. We feel their pain. Today, we are naming all-star teams — with a twist. We won’t name them by sport. But we asked […]
Who am I buying from when I shop online?
In April 2019, fans of the makeup influencer Jaclyn Hill noticed her new eyeshadow palette, normally $38, on Walmart.com for the unbelievably low price of $16.39. Many rushed to buy; others were skeptical: Hill had announced that the palette would be available only through certain retailers, and Walmart wasn’t one […]
Tracking down students who have disappeared from class
DETROIT — Principal Jacqueline Dungey was searching for one of her kindergartners. She’d called every number she had for his family. She’d sent urgent notes to his parents. She’d reached out to a social worker who’d worked with his family in the past. But more than a month after the […]