The new school year has kicked off and it looks much different for many teachers and students. With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing shutdowns, remote learning has become the new normal for schools around the country. Teachers already have the challenge to make lessons engaging for a classroom full of students. Now, as kids are … Read more
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer’s website. “Troop Beverly Hills,” the 1989 comedy about a pampered, soon-to-be-divorced society wife (Shelley Long) who takes on a troop … Read more
Clayton Ward helped high school students get to their classes, but he didn’t necessarily love driving a school bus. Connecting with the kids and talking to them about his passions was what really made him enjoy jumping behind the wheel. Which was why he was stunned when some of the students suggested he shouldn’t be … Read more
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have welcomed their fifth child together. The baby boy was born on Sept. 8 and joins older siblings Romeo Alejandro David, 2; Leonardo Angel Charles, 4; Rafael Thomas, 5; Carmen Gabriela, 7; and Ireland, 24, Alec’s daughter with ex-wife Kim Basinger. The Baldwins took to Instagram to announce the happy news. … Read more
Portland, Oregon’s city council unanimously approved bans on city and private business use of facial recognition technology on Sept. 9. The ban will apply to city departments such as the Portland Police Department as well as public businesses, like retail stores, hotels and restaurants, making it one of the broadest bans on the technology in … Read more
There’s no age requirement for becoming a superhero. A 7-year-old girl in Lombard, Illinois is crafting face masks for people without homes to help them protect themselves from COVID-19. Young Olivia Dru Tyler even founded a nonprofit to fulfill her mission and called it OliviaDruCares. Though she’s only 7 years old, Olivia is clearly wise … Read more
On Sept. 30, New York City is set to resume indoor dining amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to an announcement from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. But before New Yorkers jump for joy, the reopening comes with a long list of restrictions and regulations — this won’t be quite the same eating-out experience that people … Read more
Think lasagna might be the perfect food? You’re not alone! There is something pretty spectacular about how layers of gooey cheese, sauce, meat and pasta come together. But if you’re trying to live a low-carb lifestyle, you may think lasagna is no longer a meal you can indulge in. Thankfully, many cooks who post recipes … Read more
I have a confession to make. I’m a 49 year-old-woman who only recently started to get into eating her vegetables. In my quest to live a healthier life and lose weight, I had to take a serious look at my eating habits and I realized the only vegetables I ate regularly were potatoes, corn, and … Read more
It might sound strange for a company to pay its customers to stop using its service. But that’s what Facebook is looking to do for a select group of volunteers willing to give up access to social media in the weeks leading up to the U.S. presidential election. Facebook is partnering with external researchers to … Read more