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#remote-work
Remote teams
fromThe Daily Yonder
2 months ago

Recreation-Dependent Counties Attract Remote Workers | The Daily Yonder

Remote work has increased job satisfaction and productivity, with significant disparities between metropolitan and rural workers.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 month ago

How a touristy Florida beach town dubbed 'the nation's oldest city' became a top US remote work hub

St. Augustine is becoming a top remote work hub, attracting workers seeking a slower pace of life and shorter commutes.
Retirement
fromFinancial Planning
5 hours ago

Remote workers are delaying retirement. Is that a good thing?

Remote work reduces the likelihood of retirement among older American workers, suggesting a trend of longer careers.
fromThe Frugal Expat
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

12 Ways to Earn a Bit of Extra Income Without Quitting Your Day Job - The Frugal Expat

Remote work has reshaped the work-life balance, leading to a rise in side hustles as employees seek flexibility.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

Work-from-home more prevalent in Bay Area than rest of U.S. and world, surveys show

Bay Area workers are returning to offices for about three days a week, with few companies planning to increase mandatory in-office days.
Remote teams
fromThe Daily Yonder
2 months ago

Recreation-Dependent Counties Attract Remote Workers | The Daily Yonder

Remote work has increased job satisfaction and productivity, with significant disparities between metropolitan and rural workers.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 month ago

How a touristy Florida beach town dubbed 'the nation's oldest city' became a top US remote work hub

St. Augustine is becoming a top remote work hub, attracting workers seeking a slower pace of life and shorter commutes.
Retirement
fromFinancial Planning
5 hours ago

Remote workers are delaying retirement. Is that a good thing?

Remote work reduces the likelihood of retirement among older American workers, suggesting a trend of longer careers.
fromThe Frugal Expat
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

12 Ways to Earn a Bit of Extra Income Without Quitting Your Day Job - The Frugal Expat

Remote work has reshaped the work-life balance, leading to a rise in side hustles as employees seek flexibility.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

Work-from-home more prevalent in Bay Area than rest of U.S. and world, surveys show

Bay Area workers are returning to offices for about three days a week, with few companies planning to increase mandatory in-office days.
more#remote-work
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
16 hours ago

A single mom earned $300,000 but felt California was still unaffordable. Now, she owns a home while still sending her daughter to private school.

Ebonye Zeno moved from Los Angeles to Albuquerque for affordable housing and better air quality.
Retirement
fromIndependent
23 hours ago

Eilish O'Regan: Bernard Gloster was the 'lifer' believed to be able to tough it out - so why has he quit the HSE early?

Bernard Gloster resigns as HSE chief executive after three years, leaving questions about the reasons behind his early departure.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Couples are saying 'I do' in 'Minecraft' as virtual weddings become more popular

Virtual weddings are becoming more popular as couples seek affordable alternatives, especially after the pandemic.
Couples are choosing to celebrate in virtual spaces, reflecting their unique relationships.
The rise of a cottage industry catering to digital weddings signifies a cultural shift.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
Berlin music

Recorders, the woodwind music instruments, are on the decline in British classrooms

The decline in recorder usage is due to curriculum shifts and pandemic restrictions, yet it remains an effective tool for teaching music to children.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Sub-Radio offers a positively "soft" version of pop-punk. It's exactly what the genre needs

Sub-Radio transformed the pandemic challenges into opportunities by gaining popularity through social media and eventually releasing their first full-length album.
fromwww.cnbc.com
6 days ago
Business

People are returning to office with one big complaint: 'Everyone is a slob'

Office cleanliness has worsened, largely due to pandemic habits and reduced janitorial services.
Bicycling
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

3 longtime Berkeley bike shops are closing

The cycling industry is experiencing contraction after a pandemic-related sales surge, leading to closures of several longtime bike shops.
#career-change
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Swiss Design, by Way of Japanese Aesthetics

Breton transformed from a sales manager into an innovative interior designer, defying traditional architectural norms in his new career.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Travel

I recently graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with no job. Moving abroad and becoming a digital nomad gave me a purpose.

The pandemic dramatically altered career trajectories, leading to unexpected and transformative life decisions, including travel and freelance writing.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Swiss Design, by Way of Japanese Aesthetics

Breton transformed from a sales manager into an innovative interior designer, defying traditional architectural norms in his new career.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Travel

I recently graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with no job. Moving abroad and becoming a digital nomad gave me a purpose.

The pandemic dramatically altered career trajectories, leading to unexpected and transformative life decisions, including travel and freelance writing.
more#career-change
Online learning
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Ghost students are creating an 'agonizing' problem for Calif. colleges

The rise of 'ghost students'—bots impersonating real students—has complicated online higher education amid the pandemic.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago
Paris food

12 Shuttered Vegas Buffets We Really, Truly Miss - Tasting Table

Las Vegas buffets are diminishing in popularity, replaced by celebrity restaurants and food halls.
#new-york-city
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

'Staggering' number of NYC kids rely on food pantries as providers, new report finds

Food pantry reliance among New York families with children has increased by 89% since 2019, heavily impacting those with limited income.
fromEater NY
1 month ago
NYC food

Graydon Carter Thinks 'Restaurants Are the Soul of the City'

Graydon Carter believes the decline of outdoor dining in NYC threatens the essence and vibrancy of its cultural landscape.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

'Staggering' number of NYC kids rely on food pantries as providers, new report finds

Food pantry reliance among New York families with children has increased by 89% since 2019, heavily impacting those with limited income.
fromEater NY
1 month ago
NYC food

Graydon Carter Thinks 'Restaurants Are the Soul of the City'

Graydon Carter believes the decline of outdoor dining in NYC threatens the essence and vibrancy of its cultural landscape.
more#new-york-city
#population-growth
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

California population growth: State just 9K residents short of record high

California's population increased by 108,000 last year, indicating an end to the recent decline due to the pandemic.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

How Riverside County won California's pandemic economy

Riverside County emerged as California's top performer in population and job growth during the pandemic.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

California population growth: State just 9K residents short of record high

California's population increased by 108,000 last year, indicating an end to the recent decline due to the pandemic.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

How Riverside County won California's pandemic economy

Riverside County emerged as California's top performer in population and job growth during the pandemic.
more#population-growth
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Sadistic fiend who tortured helpless 10-year-old to death in NYC house of horrors sentenced for murder

Ryan Cato has been sentenced to 25 years-to-life for the murder of 10-year-old Ayden Wolfe, demonstrating the severe consequences of child abuse.
Marketing tech
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

He Bought a Racetrack 6 Years Ago. Now He Runs the Netflix of Grassroots Motorsports

FRDM+ overcame early challenges to host successful live events, showcasing resilience and adaptability during pandemic-related disruptions.
#cultural-shift
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

America Wants a God

Despite widespread skepticism, a significant majority of Americans maintain faith in spirituality and religion, reflecting a cultural shift during recent years.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Heels are making a comeback, but this time it's battle gear

The cultural significance of high heels has shifted dramatically due to the pandemic, prioritizing comfort over style.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

America Wants a God

Despite widespread skepticism, a significant majority of Americans maintain faith in spirituality and religion, reflecting a cultural shift during recent years.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Heels are making a comeback, but this time it's battle gear

The cultural significance of high heels has shifted dramatically due to the pandemic, prioritizing comfort over style.
more#cultural-shift
Social media marketing
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

I'm A 55-Year-Old Single Mom. Here's How I Became One Of The Most Popular Models On OnlyFans.

An ordinary mom considers joining OnlyFans for financial freedom after being inspired by a successful article.
#san-francisco
fromSan Francisco Chronicle
1 month ago
San Francisco

Here's which Bay Area jobs are growing the fastest - and which are rapidly disappearing

San Francisco's job market shows significant disparity post-pandemic, favoring health care and tech while harming sectors reliant on in-person customers.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

60-year-old SF seafood business faces eviction over $400K in unpaid rent

ABS Seafood, a long-standing seafood supplier, is facing eviction due to over $444,000 in unpaid rent.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Portland food

Bay Area restaurant with longest bar on West Coast is on the brink of closure

Ozkaynak admires Cha Cha Cha's legacy and success but struggles with the unfortunate decline of its sister location.
fromSan Francisco Chronicle
1 month ago
San Francisco

Here's which Bay Area jobs are growing the fastest - and which are rapidly disappearing

San Francisco's job market shows significant disparity post-pandemic, favoring health care and tech while harming sectors reliant on in-person customers.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

60-year-old SF seafood business faces eviction over $400K in unpaid rent

ABS Seafood, a long-standing seafood supplier, is facing eviction due to over $444,000 in unpaid rent.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Portland food

Bay Area restaurant with longest bar on West Coast is on the brink of closure

Ozkaynak admires Cha Cha Cha's legacy and success but struggles with the unfortunate decline of its sister location.
more#san-francisco
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Bar Chuzo, a Latin bistro from Park Slope restaurateurs, opens in Bay Ridge * Brooklyn Paper

Bar Chuzo uniquely combines Ecuadorian cuisine and seafood, reflecting the owners' diverse backgrounds while overcoming challenges posed by the pandemic.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Young people are converting to Catholicism en masse - driven by pandemic, internet & 'lax' alternatives

Increasing numbers of young people are converting to Catholicism, seeking deeper spiritual experiences and traditions.
The pandemic has prompted many to rethink their faith and explore deeper religious roots.
#housing-market
LA real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

58 housing markets where inventory has spiked, and homebuyers have gained power

Regional housing markets have shifted, giving homebuyers newfound leverage despite ongoing national seller's market trends.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Gen Z Home Sellers Have Pandemic Buying Regrets-but Baby Boomers Are Taking a 'Gap Year'

Homebuyers regret rushing their decisions to buy homes during the competitive pandemic market.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

Gen Z Home Sellers Have Pandemic Buying Regrets-but Baby Boomers Are Taking a 'Gap Year'

Homebuyers regret moving too quickly in a competitive market during the pandemic.
LA real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

58 housing markets where inventory has spiked, and homebuyers have gained power

Regional housing markets have shifted, giving homebuyers newfound leverage despite ongoing national seller's market trends.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Gen Z Home Sellers Have Pandemic Buying Regrets-but Baby Boomers Are Taking a 'Gap Year'

Homebuyers regret rushing their decisions to buy homes during the competitive pandemic market.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

Gen Z Home Sellers Have Pandemic Buying Regrets-but Baby Boomers Are Taking a 'Gap Year'

Homebuyers regret moving too quickly in a competitive market during the pandemic.
more#housing-market
from48 hills
1 month ago
Beer

Militant union on strike at Urban Ore in Berkeley - 48 hills

Workers at Urban Ore initiated an open-ended strike over unmet staffing and wage concerns, highlighting longstanding issues and discontent within the organization.
#california-economy
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

California job creation dropped 81% after pandemic

California's economy faces an 81% decline in job creation post-pandemic.
The state's job growth has significantly slowed compared to pre-pandemic levels.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

California job creation dropped 81% after pandemic

California's economy faces an 81% decline in job creation post-pandemic.
The state's job growth has significantly slowed compared to pre-pandemic levels.
more#california-economy
#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

They Wanted Bigger Space in a Smaller Building in Brooklyn. Friendly Neighbors a Plus.

The Nayyars overcame hesitations about homeownership to purchase a two-bedroom apartment in New York City for family visits, social needs, and pet accommodations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Renovation

She bought the first apartment she viewed. It's in one of Singapore's most iconic public housing complexes.

Tiffany Lim and Bryan Lee bought their ideal four-room apartment in Singapore's Pinnacle@Duxton on their first viewing, influenced by the pandemic's urgency.
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

They Wanted Bigger Space in a Smaller Building in Brooklyn. Friendly Neighbors a Plus.

The Nayyars overcame hesitations about homeownership to purchase a two-bedroom apartment in New York City for family visits, social needs, and pet accommodations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Renovation

She bought the first apartment she viewed. It's in one of Singapore's most iconic public housing complexes.

Tiffany Lim and Bryan Lee bought their ideal four-room apartment in Singapore's Pinnacle@Duxton on their first viewing, influenced by the pandemic's urgency.
more#real-estate
fromForbes
1 month ago
Mental health

6 Ways To Align Employee Engagement With Organizational Success

Employee engagement has shifted from organizational alignment to personal fulfillment.
Employees seek relevance and purpose in their work rather than just productivity.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Online learning

Not Zombies but Zoombies

Facial expressions are vital for relationship building; pandemic habits have hindered this ability.
Explicit teaching of emotional expression is essential for Generation Z.
World news
fromCN Traveller
6 years ago

The happiest countries in the world for 2025 have just been revealed

The World Happiness Report reveals significant insights into global happiness, showing trends related to demographics, crises, and policies affecting well-being.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wake-up call': Measles cases doubled in Europe last year, say WHO and Unicef

Measles cases doubled in Europe last year due to vaccination delays and misinformation, marking the highest levels in nearly three decades.
fromoaklandside.org
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Prima Materia shuttering Oakland tasting room

Prima Materia's Temescal Alley tasting room is closing due to pandemic challenges, with a major reduction in wine production planned.
#mental-health
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Covid Changed the Lives of These 29 Americans

The pandemic reshaped perspectives on family, routines, and self-awareness, leading to lasting changes in people's lives.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Covid Changed the Lives of These 29 Americans

The pandemic reshaped perspectives on family, routines, and self-awareness, leading to lasting changes in people's lives.
more#mental-health
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: Los Angeles is a pickle city. Where to find pickle bagels, fried pickles and pickle nachos

Social media has amplified the popularity of pickles, attracting both existing lovers and new fans during the pandemic.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People in the US: tell us how your life has changed since the Covid-19 pandemic started

Individuals reflect on life changes influenced by the Covid pandemic as its fifth anniversary approaches.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

The pandemic upended politics - twice

The pandemic shifted voter sentiments, leading some traditional Democratic supporters to back Trump in 2024.
COVID's impact altered young voters' perceptions, impacting election outcomes for Democrats.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Has Tipping Gotten Out of Hand? Here Are the Current Social Rules

Tipping culture in America is expanding, fueled by digital payment systems and evolving social expectations.
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

A New Report Finds 40% Of Kids Have Their Own Screen By 2 Years Old

Children under 8 years spend nearly 2.5 hours on screens daily, significantly influenced by pandemic trends.
fromBikeMag
2 months ago
Bicycling

Bike Shop Owner Vents Frustrations While Riding in Utah

The bike industry is negatively affecting small shops, leading to closures and loss of community support.
NYC startup
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Dog-Lovers' Side Hustle Made Over $30k a Month and Will Hit $2M | Entrepreneur

Happy Tails was inspired by the need for socialization for pets during the pandemic.
Co-founders Tawil and Fallas originally worked in apparel before starting their dog daycare.
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