Some states are seeing a drastic increase in new coronavirus infections, as re-opening initiatives continue around the world, raising significant questions as to whether re-opening attempts have been premature and how officials can balance public safety and avoid further economic harm. If you’ve been paying close attention to COVID-19 case numbers and death tolls around …
Aldi is expanding rapidly in the U.S. Today, the no-frills German supermarket chain has almost 1,800 stores in 35 states offering extremely low prices for brand-name products. In reality, 90% of Aldi ‘s items are exclusive store brands, and many replicate the packaging and taste of national brands. We found a few great items at Aldi …
The spread of coronavirus continues across the country: while some places have seen substantial improvements, major outbreaks are still occurring across the U.S., many of them with numerous casualties. The death toll of the virus— over 112,000 as of June 10—is unbelievable. To get a better idea of where the losses occurred, we looked at …
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have agreed on a new policy requiring all visitors from states with rising coronavirus cases to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in one of the three states, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday. “This quarantine—effective midnight tonight—applies to any person arriving from a …
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Every state across the country is at least in its first stage or is now re-opening. And as some tend to advance to later stages, some states see COVID-19 case numbers that leave them questioning whether going forward too fast could put their people at risk. Significant increases in recorded coronavirus cases indicate that continuing re-opening …
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Boredom can strike at any time. Especially now that everyone spends more time at home, unable to do many of your usual activities because of COVID-19, you ‘re going to have to be more creative in finding out how to spend your time. From listening to new podcasts and going out for a walk, here’s …
Believe it or not, buying in bulk isn’t always cheaper. These circumstances might stop you from getting the most out of a Costco membership. Shopping at Costco can be a great deal— but not always. Although it’s true that buying in bulk can allow you to save money, sometimes it can just end up costing you …
By now, you’ve probably heard of the choir practice in Mount Vernon, Washington, which resulted in 52 of the 61 participants contracting COVID-19, two of whom died. The incident became known as the “super spreader” coronavirus, in which an unusually large number of people were infected by one person. So as the world slowly begins to …
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Shopping at Target will never be the same. Are you a Target fan? Then you’ve already noticed that your shopping trips look a little different than they used to be. The expansion of the new health and safety legislation against the novel coronavirus, several stores have made improvements to their customer service— and Target is …
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It’s a bit of a life hack, but your photo library will save you time and frustration by keeping important information a quick finger scroll away. Travel and tech expert Maurice Freedman describes how your photo library can serve as your file cabinet, GPS, legal backup, and more, but he does offer this word of …
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In order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, the U.S. shut down in the middle of March. Retail stores, restaurants, and public areas were closed to avoid the rally, and people were told to remain inside by shelter and home orders. Recently, businesses have re-opened as states have begun to lift lockdown orders, but …
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While some states are effectively flattening the curve, others are seeing spikes in coronavirus cases — a likely sign that there are problems on the horizon in those places. These states may have been lucky enough to avoid the worst effects of the first wave of infection, but citizens are far from safe. Each of …
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Let’s face it, we ‘re all bending the truth from time to time. Every now and then it’s a big fat lie that includes deliberate deceit and planning — like calling someone to work, with a good fake cough and a touch of calculated congestion— but it’s more in the form of insignificant white lies …
After the death of 46-year-old African American George Floyd while in custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Monday, May 25, protests started across the United States and around the globe in solidarity against racism and police brutality. As more people are protesting peaceful demonstrations, the more our society needs to change and aspire for peace and …
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The weather is improving and the parks are opening up again— but that doesn’t necessarily imply it’s safe enough to explore the outdoors in the way we used to. Park safety during COVID-19 Almost every aspect of our daily lives has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but as summer approaches, a new “phase” …
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