So long, leggings. Jeans are having a resurgence, Levi’s CEO says
With many people still working from home, every day is casual Friday. That’s great news for jeans maker Levi Strauss. The iconic denim company…
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Trump appointee ‘bragged’ about influencing CDC reports on Covid-19, House committee says
A former Trump administration appointee privately boasted last year about influencing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s scientific…
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Traveling to Thailand during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Thailand, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…
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Community mourns beloved doctor, family and worker who officials say were killed by former NFL player
A shocked South Carolina community was grieving and looking for answers Thursday after officials said a beloved doctor and four other people were…
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The Chauvin trial is holding a mirror up to America’s insufficient police training
Most of the millions of people who have seen the awful video of the death of George Floyd under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek…
Continue ReadingCalifornia had its worst wildfire season ever last year — and officials are now fearing more of the same
After the worst wildfire season ever in 2020, California is bracing for more destruction this year due to worsening drought conditions and…
Continue ReadingPitchman Pete: Buttigieg steps into the spotlight to sell Biden’s infrastructure plan
It isn’t every day that Republican Rep. Sam Graves picks up his cell phone and hears from a Cabinet secretary — let alone a Democrat. But…
Continue ReadingLil Nas X Satan shoe buyers can get a full refund after Nike lawsuit
The company that sold customized Nike Air Max 97s — featuring satanic symbols and a red liquid in the sole that supposedly contains human blood —…
Continue ReadingFact-checking Texas Republicans’ attacks on Harris County voting procedures
The Texas Senate passed new voting legislation on April 1. As the bill goes through the state House, corporations like Dell Technologies and American…
Continue ReadingGLAAD Media Awards 2021: The winners list
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, virtually held its 32nd Annual…
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Tiger Woods was disoriented in a manner consistent with shock following his crash, police report says
Shortly after Tiger Woods crashed his vehicle in Southern California in February, responders found him “somewhat combative” as he was…
Continue ReadingThe ‘Tiger Slam’: 20 years on from when Tiger Woods won it all
As Tiger Woods walked onto the 18th green at the 2001 Masters, throngs of fans were in hot pursuit to catch a glimpse of the golfer and all cameras…
Continue Reading‘I should ask for an autographed glove’: Rory McIlroy hits father with ball in sloppy first round of Masters
Parents’ attendance at sporting events is normally for supportive measures. And while he might’ve been looking to give moral support for…
Continue ReadingBoeing’s 737 Max has new problem that will ground some of the jets again
Boeing announced a new problem with the troubled 737 Max — this time, the issue is with its electrical system. “Boeing has recommended to…
Continue ReadingSouthwest says it needs all flight attendants back at work this summer
In another sign that air travel is rebounding, Southwest told 3,000 flight attendants and pilots on leave it’ll need them back on the job by…
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These people thrived in pandemic isolation — and aren’t ready to return to ‘normal’ socializing
The pandemic has disrupted the rhythm of many lives in almost every discernible way. People work differently. We play differently. Many of us are…
Continue Reading‘Only for the wealthy’: Airlines slam UK foreign travel rules
Airlines have panned the UK government’s plan to restart foreign travel, arguing that expensive mandatory coronavirus tests will make vacations…
Continue ReadingMore than 1 in 4 US adults are fully vaccinated against Covid-19
As the US aims to ramp up inoculations to win the race against Covid-19 variants, more than 1 in 4 adults are now fully vaccinated. While more than…
Continue ReadingAstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine: How common are blood clots and should I be worried?
Following weeks of speculation about whether Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine might be connected to dozens of cases of blood clots…
Continue Reading‘Duck Dynasty’ stars Korie and Willie Robertson talk ‘ugly comments’ about biracial child
Korie and Willie Robertson have gotten candid about raising a biracial son. The couple, made famous by the hit A& E reality series “Duck…
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