After the US employment rate has been skyrocketing amidst the novel coronavirus lockdowns, economists were pleased that their more dire forecasts were wrong, when the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issued an encouraging report for the month of May. The…
As more and more Americans file for unemployment amidst the novel coronavirus shutdowns, the Headspace meditation and mindfulness service is offering up its services to those who may need it most. Starting this week, Headspace will be offering free one-year…
Despite being forced to stay inside of her Manhattan apartment amidst the novel coronavirus lockdowns, this college student has managed to strike up a fond new friendship with her elderly neighbors—and she did it by using Post-It notes. Without anyone…
Like so many small businesses being forced to adapt to social restrictions amidst the novel coronavirus shutdowns, this Arkansas steakhouse has been struggling to make ends meet—but thankfully, one of their regular customers gave them a much-appreciated financial windfall. Despite…
The Lesson: If you have been stressing out amidst the chaos of quarantine, then you may need to listen to this podcast about FFTs (“’effing first times!”)—that is, how hard it is to be new at things, from small incidents…
As homeowners around the world are being ordered into self-isolation amidst the COVID-19 outbreaks, legislators are making sure that society’s most vulnerable people are offered the same protection. Homeless people across North America and Europe are being offered shelter in…
If you’re practicing social distancing amidst the COVID-19 outbreaks, there are dozens of virtual animals to keep you company during your time at home. Here are just a few of the zoo and aquarium livestreams that you can enjoy from…
As world healthcare systems clamor to keep up with medical supply demands amidst the COVID-19 outbreaks, an IKEA in Sweden has become an unexpected benefactor of the nation’s biggest hospital. Earlier this week, employees at the Stockholm location were reportedly…
