Gun violence impact is widespread, with approximately 47 million Americans now living near a recent gun homicide, showcasing a significant increase since before the pandemic.
Church outdoors? One San Jose pastor says it spreads the word
Church services have transformed due to the pandemic, with many pastors adopting technology and outdoor gatherings to keep their congregations engaged.
Star Wars-Themed J. Wakefield Announces Closure
J. Wakefield Brewing, a beloved Star Wars-themed brewery known for its Florida weisse-style beers, is closing in Fall due to challenges navigating the changing neighborhood and impacts of the global pandemic.
The hunt for a great third place - High Country News
The bar and arcade became a vital third place for social connection during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of community spaces in everyday life.
This Is How Close We Live to Gun Violence
Gun violence impact is widespread, with approximately 47 million Americans now living near a recent gun homicide, showcasing a significant increase since before the pandemic.
Church outdoors? One San Jose pastor says it spreads the word
Church services have transformed due to the pandemic, with many pastors adopting technology and outdoor gatherings to keep their congregations engaged.
Star Wars-Themed J. Wakefield Announces Closure
J. Wakefield Brewing, a beloved Star Wars-themed brewery known for its Florida weisse-style beers, is closing in Fall due to challenges navigating the changing neighborhood and impacts of the global pandemic.
The hunt for a great third place - High Country News
The bar and arcade became a vital third place for social connection during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of community spaces in everyday life.
How Jenny Scheinman's Humboldt roots influenced new music
Jenny Scheinman explores her place in nature through evocative music inspired by her childhood and the pandemic in her album "All Species Parade."
Jamie xx: "The New Record Feels Like This Current Moment to Me"
Jamie xx's new album explores the significance of nightlife through emotional depth and reflections on joy and introspection.
No F**king Good in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
No F**king Good formed during the pandemic in rehab, symbolizing resilience and creativity in tough times.
Tim Heidecker on New Album Slipping Away, Ironic Humor, and A24's Y2K: Podcast
Tim Heidecker's new album 'Slipping Away' showcases his personal and musical evolution, emphasizing sincerity over irony.
Mondays With Morgan: Jim Snidero - new album 'For All We Know'
Jim Snidero's new album 'For All We Know' is a chordless trio album featuring standards showcasing his progression as a self-editor and sound designer.
Snidero's musical journey and creative process have been influenced by his quest to condense his music to its essence, explore new concepts, and cope with frustrations during the pandemic.
Rocker Mary Timony is untamed
Music as a constant through life's upheavals
Metaphors of returning to the earth and solitude
How Jenny Scheinman's Humboldt roots influenced new music
Jenny Scheinman explores her place in nature through evocative music inspired by her childhood and the pandemic in her album "All Species Parade."
Jamie xx: "The New Record Feels Like This Current Moment to Me"
Jamie xx's new album explores the significance of nightlife through emotional depth and reflections on joy and introspection.
No F**king Good in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
No F**king Good formed during the pandemic in rehab, symbolizing resilience and creativity in tough times.
Tim Heidecker on New Album Slipping Away, Ironic Humor, and A24's Y2K: Podcast
Tim Heidecker's new album 'Slipping Away' showcases his personal and musical evolution, emphasizing sincerity over irony.
Mondays With Morgan: Jim Snidero - new album 'For All We Know'
Jim Snidero's new album 'For All We Know' is a chordless trio album featuring standards showcasing his progression as a self-editor and sound designer.
Snidero's musical journey and creative process have been influenced by his quest to condense his music to its essence, explore new concepts, and cope with frustrations during the pandemic.
Fall Arts Guide 2024: Your Portland Guide to Cool Shows, Art News, and a Dog With a Tiny Backpack!
Art helps us process complex realities in a post-pandemic world, providing emotional support amidst ongoing societal and political challenges.
Christoph Florin merges analogue and digital worlds through window views in browser windows
Christoph and Florin Schmidt's art duo creatively reflects on themes of isolation and societal issues through their recent series, Window Views, inspired by pandemic lockdowns.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Madeleine Bialke Takes "The Long View" in New Exhibition in Northern Minnesota
The pandemic has led to a revival in reconsidering and appreciating landscapes for their beauty and calm.
What Cartoonists Saw in Isolation: A Portrait of the Pandemic
Art can build community and capture the emotional reality of societal events.
Fall Arts Guide 2024: Your Portland Guide to Cool Shows, Art News, and a Dog With a Tiny Backpack!
Art helps us process complex realities in a post-pandemic world, providing emotional support amidst ongoing societal and political challenges.
Christoph Florin merges analogue and digital worlds through window views in browser windows
Christoph and Florin Schmidt's art duo creatively reflects on themes of isolation and societal issues through their recent series, Window Views, inspired by pandemic lockdowns.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Madeleine Bialke Takes "The Long View" in New Exhibition in Northern Minnesota
The pandemic has led to a revival in reconsidering and appreciating landscapes for their beauty and calm.
What Cartoonists Saw in Isolation: A Portrait of the Pandemic
Art can build community and capture the emotional reality of societal events.
Study confirms deadly bird flu is being transmitted between cows
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus spreads between cows, cattle, cats, and a raccoon, raising concerns of adaptation and possible pandemic in humans.
New Covid-19 variant detected: What is XEC and does it pose a threat this winter?
A new Covid-19 variant named XEC is spreading rapidly in Europe and beyond.
The variant poses a risk of increase in Covid-19 cases in the upcoming months.
Bird Flu Is Quietly Getting Scarier
H5N1 virus in Missouri indicates potential for human-to-human transmission, raising pandemic concerns.
The FLiRT subvariants are rising: How bad will a California summer COVID wave get?
COVID variants like FLiRT are more contagious, causing potential summer case spike; emphasizes need for ongoing vigilance despite vaccination efforts.
Why has bird flu in the US spread to cows and what's the risk for humans?
The article highlights the concern of a potential global spread of bird flu from animals to humans.
New COVID variants are a reminder of coronavirus reality
Amid record low hospitalizations, new COVID variants remind people the virus is still evolving, requiring continued vigilance.
Study confirms deadly bird flu is being transmitted between cows
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus spreads between cows, cattle, cats, and a raccoon, raising concerns of adaptation and possible pandemic in humans.
New Covid-19 variant detected: What is XEC and does it pose a threat this winter?
A new Covid-19 variant named XEC is spreading rapidly in Europe and beyond.
The variant poses a risk of increase in Covid-19 cases in the upcoming months.
Bird Flu Is Quietly Getting Scarier
H5N1 virus in Missouri indicates potential for human-to-human transmission, raising pandemic concerns.
The FLiRT subvariants are rising: How bad will a California summer COVID wave get?
COVID variants like FLiRT are more contagious, causing potential summer case spike; emphasizes need for ongoing vigilance despite vaccination efforts.
Why has bird flu in the US spread to cows and what's the risk for humans?
The article highlights the concern of a potential global spread of bird flu from animals to humans.
New COVID variants are a reminder of coronavirus reality
Amid record low hospitalizations, new COVID variants remind people the virus is still evolving, requiring continued vigilance.
18 terrible things that happened on Friday the 13th
Superstitions can be challenged by significant historical events that occurred on specific dates, highlighting a mix of tragedy, violence, and miraculous survival.
She Wrote a Sci-Fi Classic That Seemed to Predict the Pandemic. Now She Sees What She Got Wrong.
Emily St. John Mandel's 'Station Eleven' has profoundly impacted readers and critics since its release, blending hope and violence in a post-apocalyptic narrative.
These images of a Dacia 1300 in NYC will never be repeated
The 1977 Dacia 1300's photoshoot in an empty New York vividly captures a unique moment in history during the 2020 pandemic.
Trade My Spin is building a business around used Peloton equipment | TechCrunch
Peloton's roller-coaster journey reflects the highs and lows of the tech industry, with a surge during the pandemic and subsequent challenges.
I don't do much reading in book clubs there are too many interesting strangers to meet | Alison Edwards
Offline Club started device-free gatherings in Amsterdam to rekindle human connection amid the digital age boom.
Book clubs have surged in popularity since the pandemic, serving as a safe haven and cultural enrichment hub for many individuals.
Stop Panicking about Your Kid's Screen Time | The Walrus
During the pandemic, increased screen time led to surprising educational outcomes for children, challenging traditional views on technology use.
The Fortress': A Norwegian Export About the Danger of Closed Borders
The show 'The Fortress' explores themes of pandemic, isolationism, and government corruption, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation to solve world issues.
India's hidden COVID deaths: Was the toll in 2020 eight times higher?
India had nearly 1.2 million excess deaths in 2020, with the life expectancy of Muslims dropping the most by over five years.
How Risky Are Repeat COVID Infections? What We Know So Far
COVID is here to stay and catching it does not provide permanent immunity.
The long-term consequences of repeatedly getting the virus are still unclear.
Four Years on, the Mysteries of Covid are Unraveling
Scientists have unraveled major mysteries about Covid-19 spread, symptoms, and immunity.
Exposure levels, immune systems, and vaccinations play roles in Covid-19 symptom severity and infection outcomes.
Striking that uneasy balance between office, home or hybrid
Remote work and hybrid work are different concepts.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards remote and hybrid work arrangements.
The pandemic's impact on special educators: Academic Minute
COVID-19 pandemic impacted special educators
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Advocates Worry New COVID Guidelines Will Have a Disparate Impact on People with Disabilities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
COVID-19 is the fourth leading cause of death in America. About 6.8% of Americans have long COVID, leading to more living with disabilities due to the virus.
India's hidden COVID deaths: Was the toll in 2020 eight times higher?
India had nearly 1.2 million excess deaths in 2020, with the life expectancy of Muslims dropping the most by over five years.
How Risky Are Repeat COVID Infections? What We Know So Far
COVID is here to stay and catching it does not provide permanent immunity.
The long-term consequences of repeatedly getting the virus are still unclear.
Four Years on, the Mysteries of Covid are Unraveling
Scientists have unraveled major mysteries about Covid-19 spread, symptoms, and immunity.
Exposure levels, immune systems, and vaccinations play roles in Covid-19 symptom severity and infection outcomes.
Striking that uneasy balance between office, home or hybrid
Remote work and hybrid work are different concepts.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards remote and hybrid work arrangements.
The pandemic's impact on special educators: Academic Minute
COVID-19 pandemic impacted special educators
Sign up for Academic Minute newsletter
Advocates Worry New COVID Guidelines Will Have a Disparate Impact on People with Disabilities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
COVID-19 is the fourth leading cause of death in America. About 6.8% of Americans have long COVID, leading to more living with disabilities due to the virus.
Car insurance prices have risen sharply due to various factors, impacting inflation rates and potentially keeping interest rates higher.
Voters may at last be coming round to Biden's sunny view of the economy
Americans are showing optimism about the US economy, with positive indicators like hiring and economic growth.
Painful inflation wave peak a year and a half ago has led to challenges and opportunities for both Democrats and Republicans in the upcoming presidential election.
Why Is Car Insurance So Expensive?
Car insurance prices have risen sharply due to various factors, impacting inflation rates and potentially keeping interest rates higher.
Voters may at last be coming round to Biden's sunny view of the economy
Americans are showing optimism about the US economy, with positive indicators like hiring and economic growth.
Painful inflation wave peak a year and a half ago has led to challenges and opportunities for both Democrats and Republicans in the upcoming presidential election.
School hopes to reverse Gen Z's bad habits with 12-hour days: 'Complete tragedy of our youth'
Employers favoring older workers over recent college graduates post-pandemic.
Schools aiming to bridge the gap caused by remote learning with 12-hour school days.
Thousands of UCL students set for High Court showdown with university over pandemic disruption
Around 5,000 students are suing UCL over disrupted education due to the pandemic and strikes.
Students claim breaches in tuition contracts due to canceled lectures, online classes, and restricted access to facilities during the pandemic.
Videos of science practicals replacing interactive work in schools report
Pupils have less hands-on practical science experiences due to increased use of video demonstrations, potentially impacting engagement and learning outcomes.
School hopes to reverse Gen Z's bad habits with 12-hour days: 'Complete tragedy of our youth'
Employers favoring older workers over recent college graduates post-pandemic.
Schools aiming to bridge the gap caused by remote learning with 12-hour school days.
Thousands of UCL students set for High Court showdown with university over pandemic disruption
Around 5,000 students are suing UCL over disrupted education due to the pandemic and strikes.
Students claim breaches in tuition contracts due to canceled lectures, online classes, and restricted access to facilities during the pandemic.
Videos of science practicals replacing interactive work in schools report
Pupils have less hands-on practical science experiences due to increased use of video demonstrations, potentially impacting engagement and learning outcomes.
British Museum is the most-visited UK attraction again
The British Museum was the top UK attraction in 2023 with a significant increase in visitors.
Indoor attractions saw a much higher increase in visitors compared to outdoor attractions.
SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'Mediterranea Inferno', Plus Today's New Releases and Sales
Mediterranea Inferno is a visual novel with compelling storytelling and striking visuals.
Expect topics like desire, horror, loss, and the pandemic in Mediterranea Inferno.
Tube buskers audition for prime pitches
Over 280 musicians auditioned for busking in the London transport network post-pandemic.
Successful performers will add to the current pool of over 200 buskers on the TfL network.
California state employee retirements dropped in 2023, new CalPERS data show
Fewer state workers retired in 2023 compared to the previous years, marking a significant decline.
The pandemic led to a surge in retirements in 2020, which is now followed by lower retirement numbers in 2023.
What Does an SAT Score Mean Anymore?
MIT reinstated SAT/ACT scores requirement after pandemic disruptions.
Shift in standardized testing requirements among elite colleges.
This Restaurant Host Went Viral For Explaining Why Cancellation Fees Are Absolutely Necessary
The restaurant landscape has changed, with reservations made in advance and the introduction of reservation fees and deposits.
Third-party reservation apps have made it easier for restaurants to charge fees and are seen as a necessary evil.
How To Become A Digital Nomad: Living Your Best Wanderlust Work Life
The digital nomad lifestyle offers professionals the opportunity to work remotely while traveling freely.
Thorough research and consideration of the pros and cons is essential before embarking on a digital nomad lifestyle.
How Etta's National Restaurant Empire Fell to Pieces
Aya Pastry was a successful bakery during the pandemic, supplying pastries to coffeehouses and grocery stores.
Aya Fukai, the pastry chef and owner of Aya Pastry, left the bakery in October, and the bakery is now facing bankruptcy.
Manager lists out what she does and doesn't care about employees and it's striking a chord
The pandemic has forced companies to reevaluate their approach to work culture and prioritize employee well-being.
Companies should be flexible and understanding of employees' personal situations and support them accordingly.
Rents Dip Across Southern California But Not in OC
Apartment rents in Orange County, California have been rising while rents in Los Angeles County and other urban areas have been falling.
The pandemic has caused a shift in housing demand, with suburban areas like Orange County experiencing increased demand for rentals while urban areas see a decrease in demand.