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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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UAE considers reopening malls after virus shutdown

The United Arab Emirates said Thursday it is looking into reopening its massive shopping malls, a month after they were closed as part of measures to curb the spread of coronavirus.

5 years ago
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Coursera offers 100 free online classes taught by universities, tech giants

American learning platform Coursera is now offering 100 free online classes for those who wish to expand their knowledge while in self-quarantine.

5 years ago
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Immerse yourself in an engaging activity to cope better with staying at home

New research has found that if you're struggling to cope with the current COVID-19 lockdowns, then finding your "flow" in a new hobby could help.

5 years ago
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Top fashion brands found making little progress in transparency index

Max Mara, Pepe Jeans and Tom Ford are among the least transparent fashion brands when it comes to providing information about their supply chains.

5 years ago
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How to stay safe when driving during a pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, trips outside the house have significantly decreased as people are urged to stay home to help stop the spread of the virus.

5 years ago
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Lululemon apologizes after staffer offends with 'bat fried rice' T-shirt

Canadian exercise apparel brand Lululemon issued statements apologizing for, and distancing itself from, a T-shirt design promoted by one of its art directors that triggered outrage and accusations of racism online.

5 years ago
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Demand for Hermes Birkins is virus-proof, resellers say

Fallout from the coronavirus and lockdowns to contain it have pounded financial markets and sparked surging unemployment. But the economic gloom has yet to deter collectors of some of the French luxury industry’s most sought-after products, resellers say.

5 years ago
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Indonesian barbers are making house calls

Many barbers have switched to door-to-door service to tame the increasingly wild locks of housebound customers.

5 years ago
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COVID-19: What makes hairdressing 'essential'? Even the hairdressers want to close

In the context of COVID-19, social distancing complicates the situation for the beauty industry.

5 years ago
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Indonesian designer receives backlash after ‘human spine’ handbag resurfaced online

Based on the designer’s Instagram post (which first went viral in 2016), the bag’s handle was made entirely from a child who suffered from osteoporosis.

5 years ago
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The unexpected joy of taking up new hobbies during the COVID-19 lockdown

Staying at home has opened up a whole new world of virtual learning to keep those gray cells active, from creative pursuits to upskilling.

5 years ago
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Cartier, Hermes replace Geneva watch fair with online event

The Geneva watch salon will be replaced with an online event as the Swiss watchmaking industry tries to make the best of what probably will be the worst year in the modern history of watchmaking.

5 years ago
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‘We needed to go’: Rich Americans activate pandemic escape plans

Interest in New Zealand bunkers has surged. 

5 years ago
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Central Park, the calm amid New York's coronavirus storm

Gone are the softball games, horse-drawn carriages and hordes of tourists. In their place are pronounced birdsong, solitary walks and renewed appreciation for Central Park's beauty during New York's coronavirus lockdown.

5 years ago
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G-SHOCK teams up with Indonesian brand Dominate for latest watch model

The G-SHOCK DW-5600P is the result of a collaboration between Casio and Indonesian streetwear label Dominate.

5 years ago
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Instagram influencers help small businesses stay afloat during COVID-19 pandemic

Several Indonesian public figures have banded together to endorse local SMEs' products for free on their Instagram accounts to help the businesses reach more customers.

5 years ago
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Beauty fixes to keep the lockdown beasts at bay

Hair stylists and beauticians are getting creative during the pandemic, with emergency kits, tutorials and home deliveries as quarantines and social distancing orders stretch from weeks into months in many parts of the United States.

5 years ago
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L'Oreal eyes post-confinement rush to hair salons

L'Oreal is counting on consumers rushing back to hair salons to help its business recover quickly once European and US coronavirus lockdowns are lifted, it said on Thursday, adding that beauty sales were bouncing back already in China.

5 years ago
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6 things you can do to cope with boredom at a time of social distancing

If you’re stuck at home, dutifully practicing your social distancing, how do you keep boredom away?

5 years ago
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Malang designer finds inspiration in COVID-19 pandemic

In his COVID-19-themed designs, Malang-based designer Agus Sunandar presents looks with asymmetrical patterns rich in layers.

5 years ago
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Harvard University offers 67 free online courses for those in quarantine

Courses range in duration from a week to 15 weeks, with subjects that include programming, health and medicine, social sciences, computer science, art and design, business and humanities.

5 years ago
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Rolex, Patek Philippe ditch Baselworld to create new watch fair

Five of the world's biggest luxury watchmakers, including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Chanel, announced Tuesday they would withdraw from Baselworld to create a new watch fair.

5 years ago
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How to take care of your skin in quarantine

In the pandemic there are chances you are exposed to less harsh sun and use less makeup--or even no makeup at all, which is good for your skin. However, you might also expose yourself to more air conditioning, eat less healthy food and consume more alcoholic beverages to cope with the quarantine blues.

5 years ago
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Vans announces Tony Hawk as brand ambassador

In the partnership, which is seen to last beyond 2020, Hawk will promote Vans’ skate initiatives around the world and produce a new professional vertical skateboarding competition.

5 years ago
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True Religion files for bankruptcy again as denim's allure fades

True Religion Apparel Inc., once a fast-growing premium jeans brand, filed for bankruptcy in Delaware on Monday, its second Chapter 11 since 2017.

5 years ago
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Russians battle confinement blues with DIY artwork challenge

From laying out shrimp to resemble Henri Matisse's "Dance" to cross-dressing and posing for Leonardo Da Vinci's "Lady with an Ermine", Russians have embraced a challenge to re-create famous artworks while under lockdown.

5 years ago
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In da (digital) club: Life under quarantine fuels parties online

With New York's nightlife spots closed digital dance parties are all the rave, as DJs stream sets while revelers don their nipple pasties and disco-ball facemasks for clubs online.

5 years ago
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Meghan dress designer Clare Waight Keller leaves Givenchy

British fashion designer Clare Waight Keller is stepping down from her role as artistic director of French fashion house Givenchy.

5 years ago
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Kosovo's traveling barber keeps hair trimmed in virus lockdown

Equipped with a mask, gloves and tank of disinfectant spray, a popular Pristina barber has taken his show on the road to clip and coif clients who are stuck at home under coronavirus lockdown.

5 years ago
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UK costume makers turn from 'Downton Abbey' and 'Star Wars' to focus on scrubs

Costume makers in Britain who normally dress actors in shows from Downton Abbey to Game of Thrones and Batman have joined forces to make scrubs for medics fighting the coronavirus outbreak.

5 years ago
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