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Animal heaven: Pet cemetery, cremation sites ease pain of grieving owners

When their pets die, many owners seek cemeteries or cremation sites to keep their loved ones in their memory, and by their side.

2 years ago
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South Korea hits record-low weddings as birth rate plunges

The number of South Koreans who tied the knot last year hit a record low, compounding looming demographic woes in a country with the world's lowest birth rate. ...

2 years ago
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Brazil's first lady turns heads, champions causes with fashion

Whether sporting a red Workers' Party star on her wedding dress or rocking eco-friendly clothing, Brazil's new first lady is turning heads and making statements with her fashion choices. ...

2 years ago

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Warning over surge in demand for cosmetic surgery in Japan amid pandemic

While the coronavirus pandemic has led to school closures and people working from home, some see this as a good time to try something they have always wanted to -- plastic surgery.

5 years ago
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How the pandemic is affecting the home and living business

Since working from home is likely to be many people's reality for the foreseeable future, investing in a cozy, safe space is becoming a top priority.

5 years ago
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Virtual Cheers! Japan's 'nomikai' goes online for coronavirus time

Launched amid the mounting scare over the coronavirus, a Japanese video chat website designed for hosting virtual drinking parties has soared in popularity while bars and pubs remain shut.

5 years ago
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South Korea shoppers line up before dawn ahead of expected Chanel price hike

More than a hundred shoppers waited in line to enter a store of French luxury brand Chanel in Seoul on Wednesday, as they rushed to buy products in the hope of beating price increases expected to kick in later in the week.

5 years ago
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Icelandic designer makes 'scary' masks to encourage distancing

Icelandic designer Yrurari's knitted face coverings aren't so much to stop airborne droplets as to keep people at a distance by displaying scary tongues or fangs.

5 years ago
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Safety screening: Czech cinemas open with new virus rules in place

The Czech Republic is joining several countries in easing some restrictions, allowing citizens out of the house for simple activities that now feel unfamiliar.

5 years ago
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Virus brings Cannes Festival 'stepladder gang' down to earth

This year, coronavirus has forced the indefinite postponement of the film festival and left members of the so-called 'stepladder gang' of ardent autograph-hunters and amateur paparazzi to ruminate over what he's missing.

5 years ago
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Zoom fatigue: How to make video calls less tiring

“Zoom fatigue” refers to the mental exhaustion associated with online video conferencing.

5 years ago
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The post-COVID world of sports

The sports industry has been among the most-affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 years ago
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Luxury stores test the water in a Paris devoid of tourists

As France began to exit its strict coronavirus lockdown, many of its luxury brands also opened their doors, giving sanitary protocols a makeover and testing people's appetite for splurging after a shutdown that has rocked economies worldwide.

5 years ago
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Self-care tips: Six easy ways to pamper yourself at home

It's time to pamper yourself with these easy ingredients and methods recommended by beauty experts from Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas. 

5 years ago
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How masks went from 'muzzle' to fashion's object of desire

In a matter of weeks, the coronavirus has upended the Western wardrobe and challenged its deepest codes about freedom, comfort and self-expression.

5 years ago
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Lebanon rooftops bustle as virus shifts life upstairs

Usually the kingdom of water tanks and satellite dishes, Lebanon's rooftops have recently been graced by unlikely scenes of locked-down residents fleeing their flats.

5 years ago
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$70k for Zoom classes? Virus crisis leaves US students miffed

As the coronavirus crisis settles in, US students -- many of whom take out huge loans to finance their degrees -- are wondering how to justify spending $70,000 a year on.... Zoom classes.

5 years ago
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UK commuters face cycling or walking to work once lockdown is eased

More commuters should consider cycling or walking when Britain's coronavirus lockdown is eased to take the pressure off public transport capacity that is likely to drop by 90 percent under social distancing requirements, Transport Minister Grant Shapps said on Saturday.

5 years ago
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Working from home? Why detachment is crucial for mental health

A key element of replenishing vital mental energy, and reducing the negative effects of self control is what we call “psychological detachment” This refers to the act of mentally switching off from work during time off, and requires the absence of all work-related thoughts and activities.

5 years ago
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Nike's rivals play catch-up in marathon shoe wars

The likes of Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Hoka, New Balance and Saucony have recently released or are about to unveil their own carbon-fiber versions of running shoes.

5 years ago
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Five workplace trends will shape life after lockdown

Here are five key trends that will shape the future of how we work.

5 years ago
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French waistlines expand under virus lockdown: Poll

French women don't get fat, according to one bestselling book. But the nation which likes to look after its figure has piled on the pounds during the coronavirus lockdown, a survey showed Wednesday.

5 years ago
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Editing your selfies could be making you feel worse

All the filters and apps now available to supposedly make ourselves look better in selfies could be making young women feel worse, according to new Australian research.

5 years ago
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5 reasons why Zoom meetings are so exhausting

Why are online meetings more tiring than face-to-face ones?

5 years ago
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Quarantine with 31 children? Costa Rican family's labor of love

Coronavirus lockdowns present a plethora of challenges for families suddenly forced to spend weeks on end under one roof. But try hunkering down at home with 31 kids.

5 years ago
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Lithuanian capital holds 'Mask Fashion Week' amid coronavirus pandemic

Lithuania's capital Vilnius is holding a special kind of fashion week suited to this time of coronavirus - no catwalks, just billboards and no fancy costumes on display, just face-masks.

5 years ago
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Models, photographers take a shot at virtual photography during pandemic

This kind of photography requires a good, stable internet connection and proper gadgets both at the photographer and the model’s end as the shoot takes place on a video-chat platform.

5 years ago
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Pants or no pants? Tips for virtual job interviews from home

There’s no shame in attempting to recreate that conference room environment at home.

5 years ago
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Love during lockdown: Singles in US reinvent dating

How do you find love when you're stuck at home? The coronavirus pandemic has made that challenging, to say the least. But millions of single Americans are finding ways.

5 years ago
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Optical shops provide delivery services amid COVID-19 pandemic

A number of optical shops are featuring a delivery service to help their customers amid the pandemic.

5 years ago
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Young Jordanians on lockdown showcase 'talent from home' for hit contest

An online talent contest created to keep young Jordanians busy as they sit out their country's coronavirus lockdown has proved a hit, with thousands participating and millions watching.

5 years ago
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What dreams may come: Why you're having more vivid dreams during the pandemic

An interesting side effect of the coronavirus pandemic is the number of people who say they are having vivid dreams.

5 years ago
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A Minute With: Tim Gunn on pajamas and post-quarantine fashion

Even Tim Gunn, the immaculately dressed fashion mentor from "Project Runway" and Amazon's new competition show "Making the Cut", is finding it hard to get out of his pajamas these days.

5 years ago
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