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fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

My son and I celebrate Christmas in July. We exchange gifts, make Christmas cookies, and watch holiday movies.

Celebrating Christmas in July created joy and a unique bonding experience during the pandemic.
Miscellaneous
fromAbc
1 week ago

'We will never see his like again': ABC journalist Peter Ryan remembered

Peter Ryan adapted to remote broadcasting during the pandemic, showcasing his versatility and technical skills while providing uninterrupted news coverage.
#community
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'Eddington' goes back to 2020, but its vision is blurry

Eddington illustrates the emotional turmoil in a small town faced with the pandemic and racial tensions, particularly focusing on the impact of George Floyd's murder.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Ari Aster's 'Eddington' takes the tension of the pandemic to a violent end

A big part of the project for me was to pull back as far as I could and include as many voices as I could that are a part of this cacophony.
US news
Retirement
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
2 weeks ago

How Cycling Gave Me a Second Act in Retirement

Retirement transitioned into running a nonprofit food truck and was disrupted by the pandemic, impacting the experience of retirement significantly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People told me it gave them a sense of hope': Ismail Zaidy's best phone picture

It was a fairly chaotic period for all of us, but over time things calmed down and we found a rhythm. It actually gave us more time to create together.
Photography
#covid-19
Coronavirus
fromNew York Daily News
1 year ago

Whoopi Goldberg tests positive for COVID a third time, misses 'The View' Season 27 premiere

Whoopi Goldberg missed the premiere of "The View" due to a third COVID diagnosis, highlighting ongoing pandemic concerns.
fromInverse
1 month ago

'28 Years Later' Is A Wildly Fun Apocalyptic Horror Sequel

Appropriately jolting and surprisingly fun to watch, 28 Years Later's prologue introduces viewers to the terrifying yet entertaining world of flailing 'Infected'.
Film
Los Angeles
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Joaquin Phoenix Faces Off Against Pedro Pascal in Trailer for Ari Aster's Eddington: Watch

Ari Aster's new film 'Eddington' explores community tensions during the pandemic, featuring Joaquin Phoenix as a sheriff confronting Pedro Pascal's mayor.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Single Black women on Covid five years later: The pandemic taught me, no regrets'

The pandemic illustrated the deep-rooted disparities faced by Black communities, highlighting issues in health, wealth, and access to resources, with single Black women experiencing unique challenges.
Women in technology
fromThe Busby Babe
1 month ago

On Bruno Fernandes and holding on

Bruno Fernandes brought hope to Manchester United fans during a challenging pandemic period, connecting with personal milestones.
#music
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Sea Shanty Singer is Singing His Own Songs Now

Nathan Evans's TikTok cover of 'The Wellerman' ignited a global sea shanty trend, bringing joy during the pandemic.
London music
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Want to Talk About Loss? For This Label Head's Album, Many Stars Did.

Richard Russell's new album explores themes of loss, joy, and acceptance, inspired by pandemic conversations about mortality.
London music
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Maria Somerville: 'I loved the Spice Girls but I'm not sure you would be able to tell on this album'

Maria Somerville's new album 'Luster' reflects her journey back to her roots during the pandemic.
fromMedium
2 months ago

When did UX & content get so hard?

Life in a complex digital landscape magnifies feelings of anxiety and uncertainty, especially post-pandemic.
DC food
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

A New Thriller Revisits Pandemic-Era New York City

The pandemic provided a unique and surreal backdrop for the crime miniseries Dark Honor, emphasizing the blend of reality and fiction.
Video games
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

The Last of Us science adviser: COVID changed our appetite for zombies

The Last of Us creatively explores pandemic themes inspired by real-life fungi, reflecting societal fears about contagion and the world post-COVID.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Button-sized eggs and teapot cities: A peek into the big, wide world of miniatures

The pandemic sparked a boom in miniatures as artists showcased their intricate to-scale creations online, leading to a community that embraces detailed miniatures.
Arts
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Lessons from COVID-19 VII: Critical Unity

During a pandemic, unity and cooperation are essential for overcoming the crisis, much like teamwork in sports.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Being dismissed for being different': Adam Duritz on new music with Counting Crows

It's interesting how they flow, right from one end to the other. I got really intrigued with the challenge: What if I wrote a whole series of songs that flow like one long song?
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Water in the Desert Fire in the Night by Gethan Dick review hope at the end of the world

Gethan Dick’s dystopia begins at Elephant and Castle in London, revealing underlying truths and the fragility of civilization amidst a relentless pandemic and societal decay.
London politics
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Executive Order Restricts Gain of Function' Research on Pathogens

President Trump signed an executive order limiting gain of function research amid concerns over pandemic risks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pathemata by Maggie Nelson review a writer's attempt to describe chronic pain

In The Body in Pain, Elaine Scarry articulates that pain’s resistance to language not only makes sharing experiences of suffering difficult but also actively destroys the very language we use to convey them.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Love endures all, including slavery and the pandemic. I wanted to show how

"Despite James's master having a vested interest in James producing children so that his labor force would be maintained, James would not give up on Olivia."
Writing
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Making universal connection through the intensely personal - Harvard Gazette

The Elegy Project uses poetry workshops to address themes of loneliness and grief stemming from the pandemic.
fromEater LA
3 months ago

A Legendary Chinese Restaurant Suddenly Shutters After 40 Years, and More LA Restaurant Closures to Know

Los Angeles restaurants continue to face difficult headwinds, starting in 2020 with the onset of a global pandemic, exacerbating with the Hollywood labor strikes in 2023.
London food
fromPolygon
3 months ago

Cronos: The New Dawn is brutal pandemic horror: 'Hard mode, in the old-school way'

Cronos: The New Dawn features an intricate time travel narrative against a backdrop of a devastating pandemic.
Film
fromVulture
3 months ago

Stop Your Doomscroll (and Watch Ari Aster's Instead)

Ari Aster's film reflects the isolation and chaos of lockdown through a horror narrative featuring compelling characters and social commentary.
fromwww.readingeagle.com
3 months ago

Home cooks are shopping a little differently for groceries in 2025

With COVID I was able to get that love of cooking and baking back, shared Peg Morrow of Ellwood City in an email.
E-Commerce
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Martin Lewis warns of looming deadline for anyone who worked from home in pandemic

The Independent values accessible journalism, reporting on critical issues without paywalls, and urges Americans to claim potential tax rebates before deadlines.
#h5n1
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

She went out for a solo evening trail run. Then she locked eyes with a bear

Even experienced runners can encounter unexpected dangers while on familiar trails.
Board games
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Grown-ups are buying more toys than preschoolers - to the tune of $1 billion

The pandemic has sparked a surge in adult participation in Lego building, leading to the emergence of a 'kidult' phenomenon.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

They Shared a Commitment to Sobriety. Then, to Each Other.

Gregory Reck and Emily Starkey's relationship blossomed from a mutual commitment to sobriety into a romantic partnership after years of online friendship.
NYC music
fromEpicenter NYC
4 months ago

Three to See: pandemic reflections, Brooklyn fine art, landscapes - Epicenter NYC

REFLECTIONS offers New Yorkers a platform to express their pandemic experiences through art and storytelling, encouraging community engagement in reflection.
fromMashable
4 months ago

Five years of remote work? Try 25 years.

Experts are saying people may need to self-isolate to combat the virus, says a TV reporter in the first panel. A stick figure viewer takes a beat, then announces: I've been practicing for this moment my whole life.
Digital life
fromInverse
4 months ago

5 Years Ago, Nintendo's Coziest Life Sim Brought Players Together When They Needed It Most

Animal Crossing: New Horizons became a cultural phenomenon during the pandemic due to its timely release and engaging gameplay.
fromwww.thelocal.com
5 years ago

MAP: How the spread of coronavirus has hit countries across Europe

Italy has been identified as the hardest-hit country in Europe by the coronavirus outbreak, with the northern regions particularly suffering from extreme cases and fatalities.
Coronavirus
fromVulture
4 months ago

Gal Gadot's 'Imagine' Video Was The Beginning of the End

The backlash against celebrities singing 'Imagine' during the pandemic highlighted their tone-deafness and emptiness, as many were not contributing to solve the crisis.
Social media marketing
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
4 months ago

Mom shares her seven-year-old's heartbreaking drawing of her working - and it hits you right in the heart

"I actually looked at it, and it broke my heart... well, it sort of warmed and broke my heart at the same time."
Parenting
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

We warned everyone: do not go near Tom Cruise!' How Covid sent British TV haywire, five years on

The pandemic drastically changed television broadcasting, driving creativity and adaptation among presenters and production teams.
fromwww.vox.com
4 months ago

The Covid pandemic was catastrophic. But don't overlook what went right.

Overnight, all of Hong Kong wore surgical masks, and airports, hotels, and restaurants were abandoned as the SARS outbreak took hold.
Coronavirus
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Five Years On, Ghosts of a Pandemic We Didn't Imagine Still Haunt Us

The remnants of the pandemic continue to influence life in Maplewood despite a return to normalcy.
Online learning
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

High School Students Reflect on Covid's Impact, 5 Years After the Pandemic

Seniors at Oakland Technical High School adapted to pandemic stress by cultivating nocturnal habits and finding unconventional ways to socialize.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

New Novels to Read This Spring

Adichie's latest work keenly explores the intertwined lives of four African women confronting love, grief, and identity amidst the pandemic.
LA real estate
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

We're childhood friends who bought our dream home together - it changed our lives

Katherine Hill and Michele Poole built a beach house in Florida during the pandemic, combining their passion for real estate and friendship.
Food & drink
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Stanley Tucci's Negroni Broke the Internet

Stanley Tucci's Negroni-making video became a viral sensation during the pandemic, providing humor and distraction amid challenging times.
Coronavirus
fromInverse
4 months ago

30 Years Ago, Dustin Hoffman Made Disaster Movie So Ahead Of Its Time It Seemed Like Sci-Fi

'Outbreak' serves as a prophetic reflection on societal responses to pandemics, mirroring the modern-day reactions to health crises.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Covid's Deadliest Effect Took Five Years to Appear

The pandemic profoundly altered America's public health approach, imprinting lasting changes on society and individual lives.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

I Went to a Dolly Parton musical in Wimbledon - it was as random as it was brilliant

The plot follows Kevin's struggles during the pandemic, with Dolly Parton appearing as a guiding hallucination to help him navigate his emotional breakdowns.
London music
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Apple's hidden white noise feature may be just the productivity boost you need

The Background Sounds feature on the Mac has significantly improved my focus while working from home, providing a pleasant auditory backdrop without the distractions of music.
Productivity
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The energy in the delivery room was insane': Maggie Shannon's best photograph

The importance of connecting with unique birth experiences capturing the emotional journey of motherhood.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

Why People Feel Nostalgic for Terrible Times

Reflecting on the challenging times we've endured provides significance and edification to a life that can otherwise seem pointlessly difficult. The past was tough, we think, but we survived it, so we must be tough too.
Parenting
Digital life
fromHer Campus
5 months ago

The Collective Creator Crashout of 2025

The TikTok shutdown highlights the platform's deep cultural integration and its lasting impact on digital life, especially post-pandemic.
fromPolygon
6 months ago

A new Lord of the Rings tabletop game is on the way from the creator of Pandemic

The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship blends cooperative gameplay with a rich narrative, set in Tolkien's world.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Joe Rogan Sounds Alarm On Covid 2.0 After Virus Samples Go Missing From Australian Lab: Like the Opening of 28 Days Later!'

Concerns are raised about a biosecurity breach in Australia posing potential health risks similar to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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