The best way to teach reading is a topic that has been hotly debated for many decades. If the past is any indicator, we’re going to be fighting about it for decades to come. It’s worth arguing about because literacy is important. Roughly 21% of American adults are illiterate. Illiteracy has harmful impacts on health,
Month: May 2021
Private jet charter company VistaJet has outlined plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2025 in a bid to get the aviation industry’s sustainability goals off the ground. The strategy includes carbon offsetting schemes contributing to forest protection in Zimbabwe and the Brazilian Amazon, as well as the option for customers to pay extra for sustainable
Almost three-quarters of young volunteers have credited the experience with improving their job prospects, research shows. A new study by the Royal Voluntary Service, conducted in partnership with the University of Kent, set out to explore the potential of volunteering to improve people’s life chances. The report, called Social Mobility: Unleashing the Power of Volunteering, found
Diplo is suing his ex for stalking, trespassing and distribution of private materials aka revenge porn. The DJ/producer reportedly had a brief consensual fling with the defendant, Marchel “Shelly” Auguste in 2019 and the relationship ended in 2020, clearly not on the best terms. Diplo claims he was “bombarded” with 44 messages including videos and voice
Traders on the New York Stock Exchange Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures moved higher in overnight trading on Sunday as investors readied for the first trading day of May. Dow futures rose 75 points. S&P 500 futures gained 0.27% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.22%. Monday marks the first trading day of May. Despite Friday’s
There was no major premiere event to go to for Without Remorse and, like a lot of us, Michael B. Jordan was forced to make it work at home. Faced with that situation, why not celebrate your new movie with a premiere at home with some family and friends, and why not be red carpet
(CNN) — It seems like every day a country changes its coronavirus regulations, causing travelers to rush home from vacations early or expats to find themselves stranded abroad. But a recent flight in Australia shows how state-by-state guidelines can also make flying domestically uncertain. Virgin Australia flight VA469 was in the air going from Perth
Yet another Salemite took a tumble down the stairs, Ciara left the country, Kristen got herself a Kate mask, and Belle accused Sami of murder on Days of Our Lives. Our TV Fanatics, Jack and Christine, are joined by Kathy and Monica from MyHourglass, a Days of Our Lives fan forum to debate Ciara’s story
Image Credit: Stephane Feugere/WWD The fashion world has yet again lost one of its brightest stars to Covid-19, Alber Elbaz was aged 59 before the coronavirus took him away from his family and friends. Instantly recognisable from his oversized round glasses and bow ties, the celebrated designer has also earned fans with his affable and
Dear Aspiring Musician, Thank you for sending a sample of your music, even though it came in the form of 27 megabytes’ worth of 320 kbps MP3 files that gummed up the inbox across all my devices. I appreciate that you want me to hear everything in the highest quality audio — I mean, you
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In this article DIS ETSY Visitors walk between plexiglass as they enter Touch of Disney at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, CA, on Thursday, March 18, 2021. MediaNews Group/Orange County Register | Getty Images There are few things so iconic that a simple silhouette can be instantly recognizable to anyone in the world. That’s the
The board of St John Ambulance has allocated an additional half a million pounds to improve the culture of the charity, following multiple allegations of bullying earlier this year. Martin Houghton-Brown, the charity’s chief executive, said the work remained a “high priority” for the charity and would be supported by external partners. Multiple current and
Play video content TMZ.com Jack Harlow was feet away from what turned out to be a fatal shooting in Kentucky this weekend — and TMZ’s got video of the moment shots were fired … and Jack scrambling. The rapper — who hails from the Louisville area — was partying at a place in town called
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Our writers visited these hotels pre-pandemic. With its newly spruced-up beach scene where vegan cafés and cute horsebox saunas mix with indie galleries, yoga pavilions and cool cocktail bars, you could easily use
The Jedi are going to battle against the Hutts in a Star Wars: The High Republic comic preview from Marvel Comics. Though the Hutts have long been involved in major Star Wars stories over the years, the criminal group’s history was only recently revealed. Now, they are at odds with the Jedi. The most famous
A concert at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre outside Denver. John P Kelly | The Image Bank Unreleased | Getty Images When Riley Cash, 31, of Denver, received his second vaccine shot earlier this month, the next big event on his agenda was a concert at nearby Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. The outdoor venue
Well this is kinda awkward — it’s just 7 days until curtain call for Elon Musk and the ‘SNL’ team, and he’s out here openly brainstorming skits on Twitter, which screams … unprepared. The Tesla CEO took to Twitter Saturday — a full week before he’s set to host in NYC — and he was
Image Credit: Courtesy of Polestar In September of 2020, Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Polestar called on other automakers to be more transparent about their supply chain and production processes. According to Polestar’s CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, the industry hasn’t been the most forthcoming with its consumers regarding the environmental impacts of their products. “That’s not
Following a controversial blanking of nominations for The Weeknd, the Grammys announce changes. By Jordan Hoffman May 1, 2021 Substantial changes concerning the Grammy Awards were announced by the Recording Academy on Friday. The biggest alteration is the elimination what were essentially small, secret councils of “15-30 highly skilled music peers” who determined the nominations.
As someone with a couple annoying food allergies, I end up cooking most of my own meals at home, even before the pandemic made eating out more difficult. I try to eat healthy, whole foods including lots of vegetables and stay away from processed foods laden with additives (some of which I’m allergic to). I
In this article L Loews Hotels CEO Jonathan Tisch told CNBC on Friday that he sees indications that large events will return soon, a key piece of the hospitality industry’s recovery from coronavirus pandemic-induced woes. “We are starting to see groups come back. We are very optimistic about group business in Q3, Q4, next year
The Times newspaper has agreed to pay £50,000 plus legal costs to a Muslim charity it falsely accused of colluding with people smugglers. A High Court statement yesterday said The Times had agreed to make the payment to the humanitarian charity the Al-Khair Foundation after an article about Somali migrants trying to reach Europe was
News Death Grips’ Zach Hill Shares Debut Single from New Band Undo K From Hot: Listen “750 Dispel” is the first offering from the new group’s upcoming album G.A.S. Get A Star By Noah Yoo May 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Undo K From Hot is a new band featuring Death Grips co-founder Zach
Warren Buffett (L), CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and Vice Chairman Charlie Munger attend the 2019 annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 3, 2019. Johannes Eisele | AFP | Getty Images Warren Buffett will kick off Berkshire Hathaway‘s annual shareholder meeting this Saturday riding high, with shares of the conglomerate at a record and its
SATURDAY AM UPDATE: Though the numbers aren’t as big as their opening weekends, an interesting tale continues at the weekend box office during the pandemic with New Line’s Mortal Kombat and Funimation/Aniplex’s Demon Slayer bound for a photo-finish of $6.1M in their second weekends. Really, it’s too close to call right now. Mortal Kombat had the slight upper hand
(CNN) — The toughest reservation in Bangkok? It’s almost certainly a place called Sorn. When the restaurant announces on Instagram that its booking period has opened, foodies are willing to endure hours on hold listening to Muzak in order to snag one of 20 elusive tables. Offered weeks in advance, an entire month of dining
The CW released a long-term premiere slate that rolls into the dregs of summer, and it feels like forever before some favorites return. But Legends of Tomorrow and Dynasty are right around the corner, so let’s celebrate! Find out what else there is to watch this week below! Sunday, May 2 8/7c The Equalizer (CBS)
Historically, a home with many different rooms was a sign of wealth and affluence. One need only compare the medieval castles built for noblemen and the small cottages which the lower castes called home. These large, imposing dwellings were separated into multiple rooms with specific purposes such as dining hall, kitchen, and servant’s quarters. In
Reality star Josh Duggar has been seen inside an Arkansas jail after he was arrested on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. Josh Duggar is facing up to 20 years in prison, after he was arrested for receiving and possessing child porn. New footage shows the 33-year-old 19 Kids and Counting star, who was booked on