Culture » Lifestyle
Lockdowns Cut Driving and Crashes, Bring Insurance Discounts
Interstates and city streets are empty and cars are quarantined in their owners' garages, so consumer advocates argue that it only makes sense for auto insurance rates to reflect that.
Virus Closes Some Meat Plants, Raising Fears of Shortages
Some massive meat processing plants have closed at least temporarily because their workers were sickened by the new coronavirus, raising concerns that there could soon be shortages of beef, pork and poultry in supermarkets.
7 Easy Spring Style Upgrades
The Style O.G. offers easy tips for a spring wardrobe refresh.
'Decision Fatigue' in A Time of Pandemic
Welcome to a world where miniature decisions have multiplied and increased in gravity to the point where a paralysis of choice might seem — to many — a reasonable alternative.
Wineries Offer Virtual Tastings Amid Coronavirus Shutdown
Wineries that want to stay viable and connected to their customers during the pandemic are harnessing technology and platforms such as Facebook Live to offer virtual wine experiences.
NASCAR's Larson Suspended for Racial Slur in Virtual Race
Kyle Larson's racial slur cost him his two primary NASCAR supporters. It likely will cost him his job soon.
Virtual Drag Parties and More From Newly Launched Airbnb Online Experiences
With the end of COVID-19 nowhere in sight for the near feature, Airbnb has joined the ranks of companies to migrate their offerings online, including drag parties, burlesque classes and more.
QuestLove Launches Online Food Salon
Questlove's chef friends; Two Michelin Star and James Beard Award Nominee Chef Daniel Patterson, 2014 James Beard Award Winner Dave Beran, and 2012 James Beard Winner Christina Tosi speak about their ideas and philosophies about food.
Monday Muscle: At-Home Leg Workout with Alex Costa
YouTube style influencer Alex Costa goes below the belt to work out those legs!
Georgia Police Arrest 9 in Sting Operation Aimed at Grindr Users
Some members of a rural Georgia police force have found a novel way of bring old-school gay harassment into the 21st century.
Edmunds: Safe Ways to Car Shop During the Pandemic
If you've decided that now is the right time for you, the question is how do you buy a car while maximizing your safety and obeying governmental business restrictions?
Russians Decorate Isolation by Recreating Artworks
In the coronavirus lockdown, Russians can't go to their beloved and renowned museums. So they're filling the holes in their souls by recreating artworks while stuck at home and posting them on social media.
Mom Jeans and Nostalgia in a Time of Uncertainty
Nostalgia is central to fashion. Every season, the fashion industry reaches into the archives with cyclical predictability. One recent trend to cycle through this system — and stick — is "mom jeans."
Olympians Become Trainers to Help Those Self-Quarantining
Moving from the track to the living room, many athletes around the world are doing their bit to boost public health during the coronavirus pandemic.
Reclaiming Your Erection: Get Giddy
For most men, erectile dysfunction isn't a matter of "if" but "when." Fortunately, men's sexual health and wellness brand Giddy has created a product line that rises to the occasion.
Why Your Local Store Keeps Running Out of Toilet Paper
This vicious cycle is a direct result of shortcomings of modern supply chains, which most companies, regardless of industry, now use.
Japan Auto Industry Vows to Protect Jobs Amid Virus Crisis
Toyota Chief Executive Akio Toyoda promised Friday that the Japanese auto industry would seek to protect jobs worldwide as it endures the coronavirus pandemic.
Smithfield Temporarily Shuts Pork Plant Due to Coronavirus
A Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in South Dakota will temporarily close for cleaning after more than 80 employees were confirmed to have the coronavirus, the company announced Thursday.
Fitness Friday: King Bach's No-Equipment Boxing Workout
Actor and social media star King Bach breaks down his quarantine home boxing workout. You'll get warmed up, crush your core, and throw some punches. Don't be fooled by the simplicity of the workout, though—it's still an absolute knockout.
'You Are Your Safest Sex Partner,' Advises Oregon Health Authority
The Oregon Health Authority tweeted out some guidance Wednesday for people wondering how to have sex in the time of COVID-19.