So far this year, life as we know it has changed dramatically. Most of us are grappling with the strangeness of turning our homes into our workplaces, while some might be worried about how much longer they can stay employed. Others, unfortunately, may have already faced the brunt of layoffs …
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At this extraordinary moment in U.S. history, the evils of racism are on full display. It’s no secret that technology has played a role in enabling racism to foment and spread. This is an ideal time to read, listen, and learn. Below are many resources — research, articles, and books …
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“For me, less is more. I don’t do Botox—I’ve tried it in the past but I didn’t like it. I mean, I liked that I looked very rested, but I didn’t like the way it felt on my face. I have thick eyebrows—thank goodness I didn’t pluck them all off …
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DPM Heng Swee Keat recently concluded his Fortitude Budget speech in Parliament today (May 26). In this fourth Covid-19 support package, Mr Heng said that jobs is a key focus, with support for people to learn and up-skill, and the creation of new jobs. Mr Heng noted that the Covid-19 …
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The COVID-19 multi-ministry task force announced today (May 2) that it will gradually ease the circuit breakers following the decline of community cases in Singapore. Minister Lawrence Wong, co-chair of the task force, said that some businesses in Singapore will gradually be allowed to resume operations on May 5, starting …
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A lot of Star Wars fans are excited to see that Episode I: Racer is coming to Switch and PC on May 12. And, sure, I am too! But I can’t help but feel a bit bad for another game based on The Phantom Menace. In fact, I am talking …
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The plane leaving New York was nearly empty. Ariella Tabick, one of a handful of passengers flying to Colorado on Thursday evening, was 31 weeks pregnant, and the idea of giving birth at a hospital in New York City had started to feel too risky. So Tabick, a special education …
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If its rate of growth in coronavirus cases continues, the New York City metropolitan area will suffer a more severe outbreak than those experienced in Wuhan, China, or the Lombardy region of Italy. There is no guarantee, of course, that current trends will continue. What has happened to this point …
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Erasing anxiety from daily life isn’t an option for most people today. But therapists, clergy and meditation specialists say there are simple and accessible ways to overcome debilitating panic. Coping skills, said Rick Hanson, a psychologist and a senior fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at the University of …
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