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6 Facts About the Delta Variant and COVID-19

From how it mutated to how COVID-19 vaccines stack up against it, here's what you should know about the delta variant of the coronavirus.

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Quarantine or Corn Teen? The Most Misspelled Word in Each State

You’ve heard of ‘bone apple tea,’ ‘die of beaties,’ and ‘Feyonce.’ Now, get ready for … ‘corn teen.’

5 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths, Debunked

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe? What do COVID-19 vaccine side effects really mean? Here’s the truth about some prevalent misinformation.

Public school isn't free if you have to pay for internet access.

The FCC Is Helping Americans Pay Their Internet Bills—Here’s Who Qualifies

The December 2020 COVID-19 relief package is helping ease the financial burden of internet access for qualifying residents.

The EU Is Opening to Vaccinated Tourists—Here's What You Need to Know for a Trip to Europe

After more than a year of restrictions against most nonessential travel, the EU will open its borders to vaccinated tourists this summer. Here's what you need to know before booking your trip.

Chicken wings have become a pricey bar menu item.

We’re Clucked: A Chicken Wing Shortage Is Upon Us

Bad weather, pandemic demand, and Popeyes have all conspired to double the price of chicken wings this year.

COVID Anxiety Syndrome: 5 Tips for Getting Back Out There After Social Distancing

Whether you're suffering from 'COVID anxiety syndrome' or plain social awkwardness, here are some tips for readjusting to your previous daily routines.

25 U.S. Cities and Towns Where Rents Have Increased the Most During the COVID-19 Pandemic

While some big U.S. cities saw apartment prices fall during the COVID-19 pandemic, rents actually increased in these cities and towns.

Your COVID-19 vaccination card should be stored in a safe place.

5 Things You Need to Know About Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card

The COVID-19 vaccination card provides information about your vaccination status. While you don't need to put it in a bank vault, there are some things to keep in mind.

A nurse in Kashmir, India, prepares to administer a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

5 Ways to Help India During Its Current COVID-19 Crisis

Charities are working to meet the immediate needs of hospitals and individuals. Here are 5 great ones to support.

This Biodegradable Face Mask Can Be Planted When You’re Done Using It

A Dutch designer has come up with an eco-friendly alternative to disposable face masks that's embedded with flower seeds.

Budweiser thinks vaccinated folks deserve a free beer.

14 Brands Offering Freebies for Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

From free Krispy Kreme doughnuts to free beer from Budweiser, here are all the things a COVID-19 vaccine qualifies you for.

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5 Important Dos and Don’ts When You’ve Gotten Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Can you take Tylenol after your COVID-19 vaccine? What should you do with your vaccination card? Answers to those and more burning questions.

Condiment Crisis: A Ketchup Packet Shortage Is Squeezing America

The single-serve ketchup packets that had been dumped into takeout bags with abandon are now fetching premium prices on eBay.

A new 'survey' is targeting COVID-19 vaccine recipients in an effort to steal their personal information.

The FBI Wants People to Watch Out for These COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

A growing number of people are getting requests to complete a post-vaccination 'survey,' which is really just an excuse to gather personal information.

Curaçao Is Inviting Remote Workers to Relocate to the Caribbean for Up to Six Months

Working from home sounds a lot better if ‘home’ is temporarily a Caribbean island resort or bungalow on the beach.

COVID-19 vaccines are being delivered in Austin, Texas.

In Austin, Meals on Wheels Is Helping to Bring COVID-19 Vaccines Right to Seniors' Homes

The meal delivery service is teaming with Austin Public Health to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to the homebound.

7 German Words That Perfectly Describe Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic

From 'nose sweater' to 'face condom,' here are some of the colorful terms Germans are coining to talk about life during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posting Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card on Social Media Is a Bad Idea—Here’s Why

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is worth celebrating on social media, but not if you’re risking identity theft to do it.

Two doses of the coronavirus vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are required for optimal protection.

What Happens If You Miss Your Second COVID-19 Vaccine Shot?

Two of the three vaccines with Emergency Use Authorization in the United States require two doses, and skipping the second isn't optional. Here's why.

Waiting for a Stimulus Check? This Online Calculator Will Tell You How Much to Expect

The American Rescue Plan includes a third round of stimulus checks for up to $1400. Use this calculator to see how much you're eligible to receive.

Audrey Hepburn's Holly Golightly looking statuesque in Peter Luger Steak House.

A New York Steak House Beefed Up Customer Capacity With Madame Tussauds Wax Figures

Don Draper, Holly Golightly, and some other iconic New Yorkers helped maintain social distance at a New York steak house.

Buttergate Has Canadians Upset Over Their Buttery Spreads

Sticks of rubbery butter have prompted a flood of complaints from Canadians in recent weeks. There are theories, but no pat solution.

Pining for the Sounds of Your Favorite Watering Hole? The ‘I Miss My Bar’ Site Can Help

Cozy, crowded watering holes still aren’t safe to visit in person, but you can now mimic the din at home.

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