The future of city life is unclear as companies suggest permanent work-from-home arrangements, NPR reported.Many large companies in urban ares are easing up on requirements to go into the office after recent stay-at-home orders and now-favorable views of telecommuting. How did cities change 100 years ago? […]
Joel Sartore leads Photo Ark, a project to document 15,000 species in captivity, BuzzFeed reported. Many of these species are endangered, so Sartore’s mission is to capture them in photographs before they’re gone forever. Here’s what he says makes great pictures. […]
Coronavirus-based layoffs are tempting workers to cash in 401(k)s early, CNN reported.
As people need to find options for paying their bills during stay-at-home measures, restrictions have been eased for early 401(k) withdrawal. However, there’s plenty to consider before doing so. […]
Shelter-in-place measures across the country restrict restaurants from having regular inside dining for patrons. During the last two months, restaurants have been limited to carryout or delivery. There’s never been a better time to master the kitchen. […]
May 4 has earned the honorary holiday title of “Star Wars Day,” according to StarWars.com. The sci-fi series is celebrated on this date due to its popular mantra, “May the Force be with you,” which sounds like “May the 4th.” The franchise often cleverly plays with morality. […]
Dozens of buildings have been designed with the future in mind, CNN reported. From prominent solar paneling to natural ventilation systems, city planning is going “green” all around the world. Permaculture ethics shape this emerging trend. […]
People are paying money to get into virtual clubs on video conferencing apps, “Yahoo! Finance” reported. Attendees log onto their laptops at home and get sorted into “rooms” where they dance to streaming DJ sets. So what makes a social event social? […]
Famous musicians are writing and releasing COVID-influenced music from home. While the nation faces worry from the novel coronavirus, bands like Nine Inch Nails and Arms and Sleepers are releasing albums of hope and vulnerability that reflect the times. Music has long been a mirror of history. […]
On April 3, the CDC recommended wearing cloth face coverings in public settings. Before that, and increasingly since then, Americans have been making face masks at home to prevent disease spread. Proper stitching can make them comfortable and unobtrusive. […]
Public health figure Dr. Fauci suggested abandoning hand-shaking forever, “Newsweek” reported. He said that letting go of the long-held social practice would help life return to normal and prevent further disease spread. It would also lighten our immune systems’ load. […]
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