Last year saw a paradigm shift in the daily life of families globally, and new research shows that living in coronavirus pandemic limbo has proven inequitable for some at home. Women, in particular, bore the brunt of the child care workload in 2020 — an additional 173 hours of work without pay, a new report … Read more
VENICE, Italy — Away from the once-maddening crowds of St. Mark’s Square, tiny Certosa island could be a template for building a sustainable future in Venice as it tries to relaunch its tourism industry without boomeranging back to pre-pandemic day-tripping hordes. Private investment has converted the forgotten public island just a 15-minute waterbus ride from … Read more
Nobody likes carrying around a bulky suitcase that not only weighs you down, but also takes up a lot of space during transport. As if you already don’t have enough to stress about when it’s time to travel! Ditch the cumbersome suitcase for your next short vacation or camping trip, and replace it with this convenient and … Read more
After striking out with his first offering in 2014, retired MLB player Kenny Rogers has pitched his house at a lower price point, but with fewer acres attached. Also known as “The Gambler” — named for a song by the other Kenny Rogers — the 56-year-old ex-pitcher is asking $12.9 million for his Westlake, Texas, … Read more
The city’s on a roll! Roller-skating is having a resurgence with New Yorkers. Some have been wheeling around for decades, while others took up the hobby for socially distanced fun during lockdown and kept on grooving. Across New York City, roller rinks are hosting lively themed events for all ages, and skaters are taking to … Read more