The Georgia Bureau of Investigation on Thursday night announced the arrests of Gregory and Travis McMichael in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery following a storm of public outcry after video of Arbery’s death was made public. The father and son were both charged with murder and aggravated assault, GBI said in a statement. They will be booked into...
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11 Ways to Improve Your Memory
Long-term, immediate, and habitual methods for keeping your memories fresh and clear. Mental Floss by Kathy Benjamin Whether you want to be a Jeopardy! champion or just need to remember where you parked your car, here are 11 things you can do right now to turn your mind from a sieve into a steel trap....
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Masterpiece to Watch in Quarantine
Some masterpieces don’t make it to the box office, Traces of Indignity is one of them. With new film releases grinding to a halt in response to the spread of the coronavirus, many have used these weeks of self-quarantine to cast an eye backward over their favorites, and to fill in what they have missed....
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President Trump Unveils ‘Opening Up America Again’
WASHINGTON — President Trump is pushing to get Americans back to normal life from coronavirus lockdowns within weeks under new reopening guidelines shared with governors on Thursday, The Post has learned. The “Opening Up American Again” guidelines say states that show a downward trend in COVID-19 cases will be able to reopen their restaurants, bars, theaters, workplaces,...
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Is Time Meaningless Now?
Is it Tuesday, or Saturday? Who cares. by Shayla Love In 1962, a French geologist, Michel Siffre, descended into a cave more than 400 feet below ground and stayed there for two months. He left his watch, and any other indicators of time, at the surface to experience what life was like “beyond time.” He...
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3 Equations for a Happy Life, Even During a Pandemic
“How to Build a Life” is a new column that aims to give you the tools you need to construct a life that feels whole and meaningful. by Arthur C. Brooks It seems strange to launch a column on happiness during a pandemic. The timing is, well, awkward, isn’t it? Maybe not. We’re stuck at...
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How Walking Makes Us Healthier, Happier and Brainier
Neuroscientist Shane O’Mara believes that plenty of regular walking unlocks the cognitive powers of the brain like nothing else. He explains why you should exchange your gym kit for a pair of comfy shoes and get strolling. Taking a stroll with Shane O’Mara is a risky endeavour. The neuroscientist is so passionate about walking, and...
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How to Handle Packages During the Coronavirus Pandemic
With social distancing and self-isolation increasingly becoming the norm (and, in many cases, a government mandate) during the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of Americans are actively avoiding the crowds at Costco and the grocery store in favor of shopping online. (And, of course, most of the products we recommend here at Wirecutter are purchased online...
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How To Aid A Small Business Through A Pandemic
We are thankful that President Trump and his Administration are working to provide disaster loans and further support to small business owners affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Friends of…, Supporters of…, and/or Family of Small Business owners can also help. Here are a few ways how: Buy A Gift Card For Later Order Take Out...
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Feds approve disaster loans for small businesses – up to $2M available
Small businesses across the economic landscape – including startups and emerging companies- of North America are now eligible for loans up to $2 million from the US Small Business Administration. However, companies have to be approved by the SBA and interest rates will be up to 4 percent. WHAT’S AVAILABLE “The SBA can provide up...