We all get frustrated. Trust us, even the calmest, most even-tempered guy who has the demeanor of a three-camera-sitcom-dad-hits his breaking point during a day with the kids. Because of course he does. Stressors pile up. One thing turns into another turns into another turns into a tantrum turns into […]
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Missing movie theaters in quarantine? Head to drive-ins at Sony Pictures and Walmart
The country is starting to open up after months of lockdown, yet social distancing and sanitary precautions are still important as ever. And although theater chains like AMC are gearing up to return in August, taking in a drive-in movie may sound appealing, especially for families. Drive-in movie theaters have the […]
A Week At A University In Detroit, MI, That Costs $30,000 A Year
Welcome to Money Diaries — College Edition where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. Today: a public health major at a university that costs $30,000 per […]
How The South Botched Spanish-Language Outreach On COVID-19
“I don’t know how I’m going to do this,” the man on the phone stammered in Spanish, his voice cracking. “I’m asking you, please. Whatever you can … I’m desperate for me and my family. I cannot help them. Please help us.” María Cruz was already stretched thin. On that […]
Village market set up in lockdown shut down by 800-year-old charter
Sileby in Leicestershire has a population of 8,000. – Tristan Potter/SWNS A market set up in a small village to help the vulnerable during lockdown has been shut down – for breaching an 800-year-old charter signed by King Henry III. Located in a pub car park in Sileby, Leicestershire, the […]
8 unmissable things to do in sunkissed Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara’s sunsets are a sight to behold: Getty Images/iStockphoto Santa Barbara is a picture-perfect coastal city within easy reach of Los Angeles. Temperatures here rarely dip below the mythical Southern Californian “70 degrees” (21 Celsius). The downtown area is small, and easily walkable – which is rare in these […]
Hotels, airlines and sports venues turn to Clorox and Lysol to vouch for their cleanliness
If you jump on a United Airlines flight, you are likely to see the Clorox logo on signs and posters as you board. Check into a Marriott or Hyatt hotel and expect to see stickers emblazoned with the name of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council, an arm of the world’s […]
What’s happened to your second coronavirus stimulus check?
Republicans and Democrats agree they want to give Americans another round of $1,200 relief payments to help ease some of the financial pain from the coronavirus and stimulate the troubled economy. So where’s the money? It’s tied up in a broader clash over COVID-19 assistance, including whether to revive the […]
WeChat is a lifeline for the Chinese diaspora. What happens now that Trump banned it?
Charlie Gu, far left, and his husband, Thomas Alfieri, far right, with Gu’s family on vacation in Spain. Gu, who lives in San Francisco, uses WeChat for his business and to keep in touch with his family abroad. (Charlie Gu) Cindy Wang’s whole life is on WeChat. Through the Chinese […]
What a $1M Home Looks Like Across America
In some places in the U.S., you can buy a lot of home for $1 million. But in others, you don’t get nearly as much square footage, land or amenities for the money. It all depends on the market. To identify what typical million-dollar homes for sale look like in […]
What Recent Grads Should Do With Their Money Now
Giving the Class of 2020 money advice might seem a bit tone-deaf. After all, many of those who graduated in the midst of a recession sparked by the coronavirus pandemic might be asking, “What money?” As of June 2020, the unemployment rate among adults ages 20 to 24 was 19.8%, […]
How to recession-proof your finances
Pexels The UK economy is officially in recession for the first time since the financial crisis ten years ago. The economy plunged by 20% between April and June as the pandemic shuttered businesses and kept people locked up at home. More jobs are likely to be lost and personal finances […]
The world’s last Blockbuster Video store will soon be rentable for sleepovers on Airbnb
Our collective nostalgia for Blockbuster Video knows no bounds, from the internet’s ongoing obsession with the last remaining store(s) to its cameo in 2019’s superhero actioner Captain Marvel to John Oliver’s attempt to save an Alaska location by donating Russell Crowe’s jockstrap to its cause (yes, you read that last […]
Did Instagram copy me? After congressional hearing, a startup founder wonders
Back in 2014, Andrew Cunningham thought he and some colleagues had a hit with a smartphone app to create short bursts of reversible video. These days, if Cunningham wants to use his old app, it might be easier to pull up Instagram. The Facebook-owned photo-sharing app has an almost identical […]
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Kids style deals
Our editors independently selected these items because we think you will enjoy them and might like them at these prices. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn a commission. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time. Learn more about Shop TODAY. The 2020 Nordstrom Anniversary […]
Selling Sunset’s most Googled questions answered
Photo credit: Netflix From Cosmopolitan When it comes to a flawless reality TV formula, there’s one thing for certain: Selling Sunset has it nailed. The show’s luxury Hollywood real estate, outrageously glam cast, and wall-to-wall drama make it the perfect marathon watch. Basically, we’re a little bit obsessed. And it […]
Molly-Mae Hague hits out at easyJet over ‘stressful’ airport experience en route to Greece
Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has hit out at easyJet over ‘stressful’ airport experience: Instagram @ Molly-Mae Hague Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has blasted budget airline easyJet after she was allegedly almost turned away while travelling to Greece. Hague, 21, told her Instagram followers that she arrived at Gatwick […]
Beyond basketball, life in NBA’s anti-coronavirus ‘bubble’ tests players in many ways
LeBron James had just finished a 30-minute workout and lay on the court wearing sweatpants just a shade darker than the gray in his beard. From a pocket he pulled out a plastic wristband imprinted with a Lakers logo and the outline of Mickey Mouse. It’s called a MagicBand. For […]
2021 Porsche 911 Targa: Best of Both Worlds?
From Autoweek In theory, a Targa body style gives you more chassis stiffness and less weight than a convertible, but still lets the sunshine in. And it’s true, the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa is 44 pounds less than the 911 convertible, but it still weighs about 200 pounds(!) more than […]
16 income boosters if you’re short on cash this month
Whether you’re struggling to make rent or just saving up for a new phone, extra money in your pocket during the pandemic is always a good thing. Millions of Americans are feeling the pinch these days, especially now that the $600 bonus unemployment benefits are over and the pause on […]