Photo credit: IronHeart – Getty Images From House Beautiful There are so many sheets on the market these days, but how do you know which ones you’ll actually love sleeping on? This easy guide can help you find well-made, high-quality sheets that’ll make you want to hit snooze every morning. […]
Day: June 26, 2020
These 12 Countries are Welcoming American Travelers Now (or Will Be Soon)
Note: International travel restrictions and guidelines are changing regularly. The information below is accurate as of the time of publication (Friday, June 26). You should not travel if you are unwell. After months of staying at home in order to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), some Americans […]
Facebook announces new hate speech and misinformation policies amid advertiser revolt
Facebook is changing a number of policies relating to hate speech and voter suppression on the platform, the chief executive officer, Mark Zuckerberg, said in a surprise live video on Friday. The announcements were made in a hurried appearance by the executive on his personal Facebook page shortly after Unilever […]
Coronavirus: How to find a job after a layoff
As the unemployment rate hits its highest since the Great Depression while the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the U.S. economy, millions of Americans may find themselves out of a job for a few months or longer. While finding a job in such an environment may seem intimidating, you shouldn’t […]
Mortgage lender drops VA home loan rates below 2.5%
VA home loans were already a sweet benefit for U.S. service members, veterans and military widows and widowers, but they’ve become an even better deal as mortgage rates have spiraled downward during the coronavirus pandemic. These mortgages backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs require no money down, and you […]
Tech companies make money off your data. Shouldn’t you be paid, too?
Whenever you sign up for a new social media service or website, or download an app onto your phone or computer, you’ll typically see some long disclaimer written in legalese. You scroll through it quickly and click “I agree.” This fine print is known as a privacy policy. It lays […]
Online shoppers have lost millions to fraud during lockdown
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. Make online shopping a safe experience for the whole family. (Photo: Getty Images) It’s another Saturday […]
Cannes Delivers Big Titles, Sales & Hope but Questions Market Models
Click here to read the full article. “The Blacksmith,” “Ferrari,” “Armageddon Time” and “The Card Counter” look like market highlights of an extraordinary Cannes market, which saw its two virtual platforms delivering for a select number of big U.S. projects, amid large market caution and even fear of a second […]
The best travel credit cards of 2020
Taking the family on trip? The right credit card can take the hassle out of your vacation. — Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you sign up for a credit card after clicking one of our links, we may earn a […]
A Farm Goes Online, In Ridgefield
RIDGEFIELD, CT — Much has been made of how the coronavirus lockdown permanently shuttered many restaurants, and is greatly diminishing the revenue prospects of those that have reopened. There’s been less conversation about what that meant for those one level up on the food chain, the farmers who sell the […]
3 Essential Steps to Take
Love and marriage don’t always go hand in hand these days. You’ve probably heard all the reports about how fewer people are marrying — even after the 2015 Supreme Court decision that gave couples of all genders the right to marry. About 18 million people in the U.S. are cohabiting […]
“You Mustn’t Lower Yourself for Men Around You”
Photo credit: . From Harper’s BAZAAR Photo credit: Hearst Owned In Season 2 of Dare I Say, launching May 1, host MJ Rodriguez takes us inside the sometimes heated, sometimes vulnerable, and always animated discussions that happen when two women sit down to tackle today’s most pressing issues. New episodes […]
The GOP’s stupid crusade against Obamacare
Hello, everyone! Welcome to the new edition of Insider Today. Please sign up here to receive it in your inbox. QUOTE OF THE DAY “I suspect it was more risky to visit the shopping center than to visit the gym.” — Norwegian Goril Bjerkan. Norway reopened gyms this week after […]
Money Reimagined: Crypto’s Diversity Problem
A few years ago, when MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini was leading an interactive digital art project, she found the facial recognition technology it employed was far better at recognizing her lighter-skinned MIT colleagues. The discovery sent Buolamwini on a mission. She founded the Algorithmic Justice League and started […]
Tech Players Consolidate Healthcare Presence, Apple Takes Lead
Apple AAPL is dominating the wearables market, courtesy of Apple Watch. The company’s focus on health features like ECG and fall detection in the Apple Watch Series 4 has been a game changer. Moreover, on Jun 23, the iPhone-maker previewed watchOS 7 at its first-ever virtual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), […]
Robert Half’s Protiviti Unveils Business Resilience Tool
Robert Half International Inc.‘s RHI subsidiary Protiviti announced yesterday that it has launched a complimentary assessment tool aimed at enabling companies address coronavirus-associated business disruptions and related workforce re-entry and business transformation challenges. Known as the Navigating Business Resilience tool, it helps businesses fast-recognize and prioritize their problem areas and […]
What’s new on Netflix UK: July 2020
With cinemas not quite open and terrestrial TV struggling to fill the schedules, every month is a busy one for streaming services at the moment — and July on Netflix UK is no different. The streamer has another array of catalogue titles — including some classic movies — and originals […]
Chip and Joanna Gaines share lessons that can fix up your finances
If you’ve ever had the urge to start flipping real estate, there’s a good chance the inspiration came from Chip and Joanna Gaines. The veteran hosts behind HGTV’s Fixer Upper spent five seasons turning derelict spaces into dream homes. Now, their renovation empire has expanded to include a magazine, furniture […]
Rite Aid’s (RAD) Q1 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Sales Up Y/Y
Rite Aid Corporation RAD reported first-quarter fiscal 2021 results, wherein loss was narrower than expected, while sales beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Both metrics improved year over year. The company gained market share and grew double digits in front-end sales as it kept stores open amid the coronavirus outbreak and […]
Wirecard collapse hits users of British payments apps
Wirecard – Sven Hoppe/DPA The collapse of German payments provider Wirecard is having knock-on effects on British financial technology companies, with many customers being blocked from withdrawing money or using their accounts. Digital bank Pockit – which provides accounts for those unable to get a traditional bank accounts – and account management […]