Chris Martin hosts virtual concert to bring fans together online
You can now watch a virtual Coldplay concert put on by lead singer Chris Martin as you practice social distancing. The concert is the first in a “Together, At Home” series put on by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Citizen to share music and build community spirit while concerts Read More...
Amazon is going all-in on the medical supply shipments
Amazon is truly the poster boy for the outrageous consumerism of our time: you can get whatever you want, whenever you want, right to your doorstep. But that’s no longer really possible with coronavirus. The high demand for medical cleaning supplies has been overwhelming for the company, Read More...
March 18, 2020
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Colorado created the first paid state holiday honoring a woman in America
It took quite a while, but Colorado has finally passed new legislation to scrap Columbus Day as a recognized paid state holiday. In its place, the first Monday of October will now honor Frances Xavier Cabrini, who according to the bill, is the woman responsible for creating 67 schools, hospitals, Read More...
British stores are setting designated shopping times for elderly patrons
Older citizens are most vulnerable to coronavirus, but these residents still need to access critical food supplies. To protect and provide for older citizens, some Iceland supermarkets in the UK are reserving time for senior residents to come shop in peace without the stress and health risks of Read More...
Chef José Andrés to offer free meals to those ravaged by the coronavirus outbreak
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt normal life across the globe, Michelin-starred chef José Andrés is offering free meals to those in need. The chef has transformed eight of his acclaimed restaurants in New York City and Washington, DC, into community kitchens to serve to-go meals Read More...
This transformed camper brings the power of music to refugee children
Nothing brings people together quite like music. That’s why a nonprofit called Turning Tables has teamed up with Swedish studio Snask that brings music to refugee children to give them a chance to express themselves through sound. Together, the organizations have converted an old camper into a Read More...