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Health & Wellness

FDA authorizes first COVID-19 vaccine in US

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, a landmark moment in the fight to suppress a virus that has killed nearly 300,000 people in the United States and sickened tens of millions around the world. “Today’s emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine holds the promise to alter the course of this pandemic in the United States,” Peter […]

todayDecember 14, 2020

Tech Made Simple

A new industry con encourages people to put their routers “in jail” to protect themselves from harmless Wi-Fi

If you’re reading this, as someone who uses the internet, it may seem obvious not to put your router in a Faraday cage. A Faraday cage, after all, blocks electromagnetic radiation and signals from escaping. Putting one around your router would, by very similar physics, prevent those same radio waves that carry your internet from reaching your devices. And yet, an entire cottage industry of con artists looking to make a quick […]

todayDecember 10, 2020

Fashion

Sephora and Ulta partner with Kohl’s and Target to try and overcome pandemic recession

Sephora will open hundreds of beauty shops inside Kohl’s stores in coming years in a deal that rivals Target’s recent partnership with Ulta Beauty. Some 200 Sephora at Kohl’s locations will open by next fall, rising to at least 850 sites by 2023, the companies announced Tuesday. Sephora will also launch on Kohl’s website next year, offering more than 100 beauty brands, some of which are exclusive to Sephora. The […]

todayDecember 10, 2020

News

How to hang a large painting or shelf

Sure, you can tap in a nail or picture hanger and hang a small print or photo on a wall.  But do you know how to safely and securely hang a shelf, or a large, heavy painting? If you're hanging anything with some heft to it, whether an antique painting or a floating shelf, the first order of business is to locate a wall stud. Studs are the vertical boards […]

todayDecember 10, 2020

Health & Wellness

The Truth behind the 4 Greatest Nutrition Myths

Our immune system is built to fight viruses, bacteria, and fungi, which can cause infections. A strong immune system is important to keep us from getting sick. But does taking vitamin C supplements as a preventative measure really make a difference? Myth #1: “Vitamin C protects us from the common cold.”  Getting enough vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is important for keeping our immune system in fighting form. The Mayo Clinic […]

todayDecember 9, 2020

Tech Made Simple

PAX plans to resume most of its in-person Gaming Conventions in 2021

ReedPop and Penny Arcade, the organizers of the PAX gaming conventions, announced on Friday that they plan to resume PAX East, West, and Unplugged in 2021. Organizers are planning to hold these events as long as it’s safe to do so. The organizers announced that they have no plans to hold PAX South next year, but the show will return in 2022, while information on PAX Australia will follow “in the […]

todayDecember 9, 2020

Food & Drink

Ryan Reynolds and Queen Elizabeth now have Dueling Gins

Actor/Producer Ryan Reynolds is known for his witty internet banter and it seems that no one is safe from his one-liners—not even Her Majesty The Queen of England. When news broke of Queen Elizabeth's new gin line, Sandringham Gin, Ryan Reynolds immediately chimed in with his humorous opinion on the subject. Sandringham Gin is a new gin variety made with botanicals and fresh ingredients from Sandringham Estate, one of Queen […]

todayDecember 9, 2020

Fashion

THE BFC Fashion Awards Honor 20 Who Led Industry Change in 2020

Each year, the British Fashion Council hosts a glitzy, star-studded red carpet event to celebrate the Fashion Awards, where big industry figures take home titles like Designer of the Year, Accessories Designer of the Year, Model of the Year, etc. But for 2020, the BFC took a completely different approach to the event. It was held virtually, of course, showcased in a 30-minute film. And in lieu of its typical award winners, the event honored […]

todayDecember 9, 2020

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