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The CDC suggests deep breathing to stay calm. Try it. It's oh-so soothing

It's surprisingly easy to learn the best techniques that help you get the most out of the simple act of breathing.




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Column: When even the Girl Scouts can't get a coronavirus refund, something's very wrong

Coronavirus: If we've learned anything from the pandemic, it's that once a business gets its hands on your money, it doesn't want to give any back.




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Flying during coronavirus is nothing like it used to be. Who's doing it?

Airline passenger volume is down 95%. So who is in that remaining 5%?




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All the cool things you can see on national park webcams (including Old Faithful eruptions)

Cool webcams, like the one showing Old Faithful eruptions in Yellowstone, let you visit national parks from home.




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Pac-12 basketball tournament starts, but there's something missing

The Pac-12 men's basketball tournament began Wednesday in Las Vegas amid coronavirus concerns. UCLA and other schools opted not to send bands.




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Even with no games, something fun is Bruin with UCLA announcer Josh Lewin

Longtime UCLA broadcaster Josh Lewin has found ways to utilize his talent while the sports world is on pause because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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On a beautiful day, nothing beats the kid-friendly gardens at the Huntington: Four Hours

On a beautiful day, nothing beats the botanical gardens at the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. There's something for everyone.




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The 7 things you have to spot in L.A. before you can really say you live here

On Netflix's "You," you can't say you're really from Los Angeles until you've seen the seven totems. It's a good start. But here's how to level up.




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Home has always been my happy place. Still, sheltering in place has changed things

TV writer and producer Valerie C. Woods muses on benefits of being at home — and how you can be OK with it during coronavirus era.




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I'm WFH. All of my coworkers are plants. Things are starting to get weird

Working from home with a bunch of plants is strange. Here's how my days go.




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Reopening California schools: 4 things you need to know

What will it take to reopen California schools? Gov. Gavin Newsom is looking toward an earlier start, possibly in late July, but there's not yet a plan for doing so.




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Op-Ed: Biden should play up his expertise, since it's something Trump lacks

In these troubled times, experience rather than populist appeal is what voters will want when they choose a president in November.




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Op-Ed: Everything wrong with our food system has been made worse by the pandemic

Trump's executive order to keep meat processing plants open, despite coronavirus risks to workers, is utterly consistent with the federal law's long-standing disregard for food worker safety.




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Why shut down his own coronavirus task force? Trump wants someone to blame if things get worse

Vice President Mike Pence says the cornavirus task force could end in early June. Why?




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Opinion: Trump's nominee to oversee intelligence says the right things, but so did Barr

John Ratcliffe is a Trump loyalist who now promises to speak truth to power.




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Column: Michael Flynn is guilty as sin. Dismissing the charges against him is nothing short of sickening

Of all the unseemly and scandalous actions by the Department of Justice in the Trump era, the dismissal of charges against Michael Flynn is the worst.




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Travel during the pandemic: 7 things you need to know

Travel has changed since the global pandemic began its trip around the world. Here are things that can help you navigate these difficult times and plan for the future.




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Letters to the Editor: Protesting is a lot more difficult when you're poor and have everything to lose

An anti-war student in Ohio at the time of the Kent State massacre explains why the protests were led largely by well-off whites.




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Oscars 2020: Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's show

From where and how to watch the ceremony to who and what is nominated, here's a complete guide to this weekend's Academy Awards.




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Oscars 2020 preview: Five things to watch, from Joaquin Phoenix to Billie Eilish

What will Joaquin Phoenix say? What will Billie Eilish and Janelle Monáe sing? Five questions ahead of the 2020 Oscars.




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Where actress Sarayu Blue unwinds from virus sleuthing on Netflix's 'Medical Police'

The oddly timely parody has Blue playing a CDC black ops chief hunting a deadly virus. In real life, color is a big theme in her office retreat.




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Virgin Atlantic: Things may look bad for aviation, but we will fly again

Plane Talk: Even during these darkest of times for aviation, there are opportunities for the bold




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Join 'That Thing You Do!' band for a reunion watch party honoring Adam Schlesinger

A watch party with fictional band the Wonders, from Tom Hanks' 1996 film "That Thing You Do!," will honor songwriter Adam Schlesinger, who died from COVID-19.




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David Harbour is using quarantine to plan the future of 'Stranger Things'

"Stranger Things" star David Harbour joins The Times' "Can't Stop Watching" podcast to discuss Hopper in quarantine, Winona Ryder and his inspirations.




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Watford chairman slams Premier League's Project Restart in scathing rant



Watford chairman Scott Duxbury has questioned whether the Premier League should return amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel ‘nervous’ about one thing Max Verstappen does



Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have a fight on their hands in F1 with Max Verstappen.




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The NHS will earn ‘next to nothing’ from Virtual Grand National with certain outcome



The Virtual Grand National takes placed this evening in the absence of the real race at Aintree.




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Queen and Adam Lambert tour CONCERNS: ‘We have to rethink absolutely everything’ Brian May



QUEEN and Adam Lambert's tour has already been postponed until next year but Brian May has concerns for performing in a post-pandemic world.





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Best things to do in US Virgin Islands

Virgin Island is the best place for backpackers who love to explore nature. If you’re the one who’s searching for the best things to do in US Virgin Islands? Then dont worry; in this post,...

The post Best things to do in US Virgin Islands appeared first on Geeky Traveller.





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Flights: Virgin Atlantic engineer shares the weirdest things he’s found in plane toilets



AIRCRAFT engineers are on hand to do everything from small bits of daily maintenance at the end of a flight, to fixing major issues to avoid a fatal emergency. However, they also have the task of unclogging toilets - discovering some very bizarre items along the way.




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Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney launches scathing attack on Health Secretary Matt Hancock



Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has hit back at Health Secretary Matt Hancock.




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Queen and Adam Lambert tour CONCERNS: ‘We have to rethink absolutely everything’ Brian May



QUEEN and Adam Lambert's tour has already been postponed until next year but Brian May has concerns for performing in a post-pandemic world.




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Man Utd stepping up Jack Grealish transfer bid after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heard two things



Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign Aston Villa star Jack Grealish in this summer's transfer window.




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Watford chairman slams Premier League's Project Restart in scathing rant



Watford chairman Scott Duxbury has questioned whether the Premier League should return amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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How to clean conservatory roof - the three things you should know



HOW to clean a conservatory roof is a question many homeowners may be asking during the coronavirus lockdown, as people may find themselves with a lot of extra time on their hands. Express.co.uk has compiled a guide on how to clean your conservatory roof.




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The NBA is a Talent Driven League and That is a Great Thing

The NBA is a talent driven league and that is a good thing




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Flights: Virgin Atlantic engineer shares the weirdest things he’s found in plane toilets



AIRCRAFT engineers are on hand to do everything from small bits of daily maintenance at the end of a flight, to fixing major issues to avoid a fatal emergency. However, they also have the task of unclogging toilets - discovering some very bizarre items along the way.




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Coronavirus is the one thing Boris couldn’t see coming, says NICK FERRARI



IT WAS achieved with almost military precision. A wall was breached and a platoon of trusted lieutenants and foot soldiers was unleashed on the nation, who were to perform brilliantly under continued fire.




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McEnany is off to a shameless start at Trump's White House, but she's better than nothing

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany is dishonoring her position. But her press briefings establish a record on which to judge Donald Trump.

      




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The pandemic offers mothers something they will never have again

The pandemic has undoubtedly created parental suffering, but it also offers an opportunity to be present with our children in ways we never could.

      




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10 things we didn't know last week

Snippets from the week's news, sliced, diced and processed for your convenience


1. Tears do not fall in space.
More details (Daily Telegraph)

2. Employees who install new web browsers on their computers perform better on average than those who use the default pre-installed browser that came with their machine.
More details (The Economist)

3. Methane eating micro-organisms carry out a deep clean of the oceans after an oil spill.
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4. Scientists are conducting searches for signs of extraterrestrial engineering.
More details (New Scientist)

5. The most popular place to hide valuables is a sock drawer.
More details (Daily Telegraph)

6. Fractions of virtual currency Bitcoin are known as satoshis.
More details (The Economist)

7. People in China hold "fake funerals" for themselves, so they can "enjoy" the day.
More details (Metro)

8. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak belonged to a group of hackers and hobbyists called the Homebrew Computer Club.
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9. Brains can be rendered transparent.
More details (Smithsonian Magazine)

10. Countries with the death penalty are now outnumbered by about five to one, by those who have abolished it.
More details (Guardian)





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'Stranger Things 2': Going back to Hawkins, Ind.

1984's Halloween is looking like one to remember in opening episode of Netflix series 'Stranger Things 2.'

      




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Robert Wickens happy with return to IndyCar grid: 'It felt, in a way, like the real thing'

It may have been a virtual race, but for Robert Wickens, Saturday's iRacing Challenge was a major step in his return to IndyCar racing.

      




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For NBC Sports crew, calling IndyCar's iRacing broadacasts 'awfully close' to real thing

Despite working in three different states, Leigh Diffey, Townsend Bell and Paul Tracy have IndyCar's iRacing events looking and sounding close to normal.

       




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Roger Penske on the coronavirus: 'No matter how bad it seems, everything's an opportunity'

Penske has seen his company's stock price fall by 40%, his new racing series suspended and the Indy 500 scheduled outside of May for the first time

       




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For Plainfield inmates, gardening is 'something positive in a kind of negative environment'

Plainfield Correctional Facility inmates donate fruits and vegetables from their garden to community organizations.

      




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3 things we learned from Brownsburg's Hendricks County girls title win

The Brownsburg Bulldogs are back on track after three dominant wins in the Hendricks County tournament.

      




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10 things to know about Dancing with the Stars

Before the show, audience members take the stage to dance