Is spring break canceled? Student getaways scuttled by coronavirus
For millions of American students and families, spring break is a much anticipated fun-in-the-sun vacation, or an opportunity to travel to Europe or…
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With the aquarium closed to humans, penguins take opportunity to explore and visit other animals
The penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago are usually the ones being looked at, since they are one of the most beloved attractions. But Sunday,…
Continue Reading ‘Game of Thrones’ actor says he tested positive for Covid-19
A “Game of Thrones” actor is the latest celebrity to say he’s been diagnosed with the coronavirus. In a post made to Instagram on…
Continue Reading ‘Love Is Blind’ couple launches YouTube channel
Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton are riding that “Love Is Blind” popularity wave right into their very own YouTube channel. The…
Continue Reading Harry Styles’ ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ is the beautiful distraction we all need
Harry Styles performing NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” just may be the sweetest thing in the world right now. The singer and his touring…
Continue Reading Virus could be final call for A380 superjumbo
Popular with air travelers but expensive to operate at the best of times, the gigantic Airbus A380 passenger plane could be one of the first major…
Continue Reading Venice’s canal water looks clearer as coronavirus keeps visitors away
As the world continues to grapple with coronavirus, the pandemic is having some unexpected side effects. Take Venice, one of Italy‘s biggest…
Continue Reading Reba McEntire mourns the death of her mother Jacqueline
Country music legend Reba McEntire is remembering her mother, Jacqueline, who died this past weekend after a battle with cancer. Jacqueline…
Continue Reading North American ski resorts follow Europe in sudden suspension of all operations
On the same day Switzerland made the decision to suspend all ski resort operations, resorts around the United States and Canada began sending out…
Continue Reading Singer Charlotte Church pregnant, three years after miscarriage
Former child singing star Charlotte Church is expecting her third child, after suffering a miscarriage in 2017. The 34-year-old, who made her name…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift urges people to stay home amid coronavirus pandemic
Taylor Swift is asking people to please practice social distancing. The singer took to Instagram on Sunday to ask her 128 million followers to stay…
Continue Reading Justin Timberlake, Vanessa Hudgens and other celebs giving back during coronavirus pandemic
Several stars are stepping up to lend a helping hand in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to offering words of advice and support,…
Continue Reading Shows kids can watch while they’re out of school that you won’t feel bad about
It’s hard to limit screen time in the age of the coronavirus. As families practice social distancing as a strategy to battle the pandemic, kids…
Continue Reading Fusing history and industry, Sunny Dolat is ushering in a new age for Kenyan fashion
At daybreak on the shores of the island nation of São Tomé e PrÃncipe, Sunny Dolat transformed into a high priest. Before an intimate audience at…
Continue Reading Olga Kurylenko, James Bond actress, says she has coronavirus
A former Bond girl has announced she has been diagnosed with coronavirus. Olga Kurylenko, who starred as Camille Montes opposite Daniel Craig in the…
Continue Reading As celebrities issue their own coronavirus PSAs, Arnold Schwarzenegger and his donkey urge fans to stay home
As the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic intensifies, celebrities are using their platform to urge fans to help curb the spread of the…
Continue Reading States order bar closures and restaurant restrictions as coronavirus cases climb
Some states are ordering the closure of bars and restaurants and hospitality giants Disney and MGM are shuttering their resorts as coronavirus…
Continue Reading US citizens returning from overseas say they are waiting hours for coronavirus screening at airports
As Americans are being urged to keep their distance from one another, travelers returning on flights from Europe say they are being made to wait for…
Continue Reading How forgers fooled the Bible museum with fake Dead Sea Scroll fragments
Last year, the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, said five of its most valuable artifacts — once thought to be part of the historic Dead…
Continue Reading TSA quadrupled its carry-on allowance for hand sanitizer, but where can we find any?
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on Friday that it has increased its carry-on liquid limit to up to 12 ounces for hand…
Continue Reading ‘The Plot Against America’ offers a chilling alternate past, with an eye on the present
Including his masterpiece “The Wire,” David Simon’s HBO series have garnered critical acclaim while appealing to a small if…
Continue Reading ‘Westworld’ could learn a thing or two from ‘Watchmen’ as its third season begins
In the small world of sci-fi/fantasy franchises turned into HBO series, “Westworld” — returning for its third season after a…
Continue Reading The Japanese calligrapher who keeps a forgotten female ancient script alive
As a teenager, Kaoru Akagawa couldn’t read her Japanese grandmother’s letters, but she put it down to her unclear handwriting. Over a…
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Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks’ wife, made a playlist for everyone self-isolating or quarantining under coronavirus
Days after Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson announced they were both diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, Wilson decided to try to brighten…
Continue Reading Willow Smith and Tyler Cole release their new album ‘The Anxiety’ after spending 24 hours in a museum
Earlier this week, Willow Smith and partner Tyler Cole were in a glass box in a Los Angeles museum, acting out eight emotional states. To some, the…
Continue Reading Attractions closed and events canceled amid coronavirus outbreak
The United States is starting to see more cancellations and postponements of large events aimed at stemming the spread of coronavirus, while major…
Continue Reading Airlines extend waivers, adjust schedules for Europe travel ban
With a ban on travel from much of Europe to the United States going into effect Friday, airlines are outlining waivers and policies for affected…
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Broadway, symphonies and employers come up with creative solutions to coronavirus shutdowns
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. So many people are…
Continue Reading Swiss Alps ski resorts shut down in response to coronavirus
It was drinks as usual in the bars of Zermatt after a day’s skiing in the Swiss Alps earlier this week. The aprés ski crowd in this…
Continue Reading Judi Dench says she hasn’t seen ‘Cats’ after Razzie nomination for Worst Supporting Actor
She has won an Oscar, two Golden Globes and 10 BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) awards, but Dame Judi Dench has confessed she has…
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