Virtual house hunting gets a pandemic boost

It’s Saturday evening in London, and I’m house shopping in Dublin, thanks to a virtual-reality headset. Temporarily forgetting she is sitting beside me, I shout to my wife: “I’m in…

A psychologist explains why people shouldn’t feel guilty taking time off from work during the pandemic

While the boundaries between work and life are blurrier than ever, many are realizing that their busiest days are still disguised as “leisure time” because they’re working from the comfort…

Engineered decoys trap virus in test tube study; healthcare workers at high risk even with protections

By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for…

Who else might President Trump ban?

US v China app TikTok’s time in the US may be running out, with President Trump and other senior officials talking of an imminent ban. But other Chinese-owned apps and…

Check Out Fall Plans For NoVA School Districts

VIRGINIA — With about a month to go before school resumes in the fall, many school districts across the United States continue to grapple with how best to offer instruction…

California unemployment agency workers say internal problems are stalling claims process

As California grapples with a deluge of requests for unemployment benefits amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some state workers processing claims say they are buckling under pressure, hampered by outdated technology,…

25 Things To Sell When You’re Ready To Retire

Many people downsize in retirement as a way to cut back on expenses and make their lives simpler. For some, this means relocating to a smaller home or a retirement…

Residents Make Dean’s List At Illinois Wesleyan

NORTHBROOK, IL — We’re keeping track of all the major higher education accomplishments of area students. Send your submissions to [email protected] Local students named to Illinois Wesleyan University’s Spring 2020…