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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
Online shoppers have lost millions to fraud during lockdown: ‘Enormous vulnerability’
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 […]
Atlanta Police Chief Quits, Fiery Protests Erupt After Black Man Shot Dead
Twitter The police shooting of a black man plunged Atlanta into turmoil on Saturday, with the police chief resigning and protesters shutting down two highways and setting fire to the Wendy’s restaurant where it happened. It was the latest paroxysm of unrest in Atlanta, where there have been demonstrations for […]
30 Easy Home Improvement Projects You Should Tackle This Summer
Summer can be the perfect time to refresh your home, both on the inside and out. And that’s especially true now — whether you plan to cash in on your vacation days for a staycation, or you’ll be working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, you can use that […]
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U.S. The Guardian ‘He just doesn’t get it’: has Trump been left behind by America’s awakening on racism? The killing of George Floyd has been a turning point for for everyone but the president – who has seldom been so isolated from his own party and the publicLongtime observers of […]
Atlanta Police Chief Resigns Hours After Cops Fatally Shoot Black Man in a Wendy’s Parking Lot
Twitter Atlanta’s police chief resigned Saturday after police officers shot dead a 27-year-old black man trying to flee a traffic stop and protesters descended on the scene and demanded that heads roll. The killing of Rayshard Brooks—who was rousted by cops after falling asleep in a car at a Wendy’s […]
School buses visit the homes of 700 students for mini graduation ceremonies
Bridgewater-Raritan High School organized a traveling graduation ceremony for senior students. (Photo: Courtesy of Bridgewater-Raritan High School) Seven hundred senior students received their high school diplomas from traveling buses that stopped at each of their homes to present their diplomas. Staff at Bridgewater-Raritan High School in New Jersey recruited eight […]
#BwayforBLM Was a Powerful Call to Account for Anti-Black Racism in Theater
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/Getty/BwayForBLM Thousands of theater professionals assembled this week for #BwayforBLM, a three-part online forum that was raw, emotionally charged, and bracingly frank about the systemic problems plaguing the medium’s white-dominated spaces and institutions. The forum took place amid a global uprising over the death […]
18 Online Shopping Traps and Scams To Watch Out For
Online shopping can help you save money and access a wide variety of products, but there are downsides, too. Hackers and other online criminals are constantly trying to scam shoppers by offering fake deals and discounts. In fact, according to a recent Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker report, online purchase […]
2020 is ‘the perfect storm’ for online scams
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. Online scams can come in many forms and via any kind of device. (Photo: Getty) A […]
the best face coverings to buy online
Ministers have announced that it will be mandatory to wear facial masks and coverings when using public transport from June 15. That means if you use trains, tubes, trams, ferries, planes or buses, you must cover your nose and mouth to help contain the spread of coronavirus. Those without an […]
Your favorite band knows how long the pandemic will last
For a potent dose of coronavirus reality, follow the music. Many of the biggest music festivals in the nation — Coachella, Lollapalooza, Stagecoach, and JazzFest — won’t happen until (at the earliest) the spring or summer of 2021. Meanwhile, massive, medium-sized, and smaller tours have been rescheduled, many for a […]
Airbnb Online Experiences lets you go on virtual travel or tours
If you’re starting to feel a little wanderlust right now, you’re not alone. I have been daydreaming of the day I can dust off my millennial pink AWAY suitcase, hop on a plane and get lost in the streets of a foreign city again. Normally, when there isn’t a global […]
Am I queer enough? How to find your Pride online
Welcome to TNW Pride 2020. We’ll be covering tech-related Pride stories and putting a much needed spotlight on the LGBTQPIA+ STEM community and its history all throughout the month of June. I’ve been out for exactly two weeks and, let me tell you, I’m exhausted. Before June, I was a technology […]
Iconic ‘Ed Sullivan’ performances of Jackson 5, Supremes, Marvin Gaye finally go online
We’ve got a reeeally big show headed to the internet. A massive trove of digitally restored clips from “The Ed Sullivan Show” will arrive online during the next three years, reviving more than 10,000 long-buried performances and guest appearances from the iconic variety show. The global streaming project launches today with seven clips […]