Parents whose children received virtual instruction were more likely to report poorer well-being for themselves and their children, a federal government survey found. Parents were more likely to report that they were …
Read More »Businesses struggle with hybrid work plans: awkward meetings and midweek crowds
Large American companies are discovering that “hybrid” work carries many complications. As employers sign plans to bring white-collar workers back to the offices while still allowing them to do some work at …
Read More »NASCAR sniffer dogs can detect COVID-19 with 98% accuracy
Extrasensory dogs are being trained to sniff out COVID-19 in human sweat with an accuracy that closely compares to traditional tests. International researchers have claimed that well-trained dogs have the ability to …
Read More »Google to invest $ 7 billion in a bet on the post-pandemic office
Google says it is doubling the office. The alphabet Inc. GOOG -1.40% The unit said it would spend $ 7 billion this year to expand its office and data center footprint in …
Read More »Tom Hanks on the Pandemic Year: Never Play Solitaire Again
Tom Hanks If you played solitaire last year, even just one game, you wasted that time. Believe me: I played many hands of the game and I have nothing to show for …
Read More »Don’t scream on roller coasters under California’s COVID-19 plan
Southern California theme parks are scheduled to open next month, but thrill seekers may be forced to bite their tongues while riding their favorite roller coasters. The California Parks and Attractions Association …
Read More »Netflix’s ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ Exposes Admissions Scandal
In November 2017, “Full House” actress Lori Loughlin learned from college admissions consultant William “Rick” Singer that her youngest daughter, Olivia Jade Giannulli, would be guaranteed a place at the University of …
Read More »Ticket? Passport? Add a Covid vaccination card to the list of mandatory travel documents
LONDON – The world’s airlines are betting on vaccines to restart international travel. Two of Europe’s largest airlines, British Airways ICAGY -1.96% and the low-cost airline Ryanair Holdings RYAAY 0.85% PLC, has …
Read More »New York office workers will not resume full-time face-to-face work
Fuggedaboutit! Most New Yorkers won’t be back to full-time office work anytime soon. Fewer than half a million Manhattan office workers will resume the hustle and bustle of in-person work by September, …
Read More »Upcoming ‘vaccine passports’ aim for simplicity
The first digital “vaccine passports” for post-pandemic travel have been designed as easy-to-use applications that will one day merge with other travel platforms, such as airline applications, say their developers. Although popularly …
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