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In a guest article for 'TIME', Angelina Jolie warns how self-isolation can increase abuse of children
Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- Oscar-winner, U.N. humanitarian ambassador, and TIME contributing editor Angelina Jolie is using a new column in the magazine to bring to light a new danger of the COVID-19 pandemic: the risk isolating can cause abused children. Jolie writes, "Isolating a victim from family and friends is a well-known tactic of control by abusers, meaning […]
Survey says until isolating together, nearly half of people had no idea what their partner did for work
iStock/Kerkez(LOS ANGELES) -- If your partner seems like a different person now that you've seen them working from home, you're not alone. According to a new survey of 1,500 British adults, 46% say they had no idea what their significant others did for work until watching them while isolating. The survey, which was commissioned by Virgin […]
Josh Groban & Idina Menzel to take part in all-star online Passover Seder this Saturday
iStock/stellalevi(NEW YORK) -- Today is the first day of the Jewish holiday of Passover, and many Jewish and non-Jewish celebrities are banding together to host a virtual seder -- the holiday's traditional festive meal -- online this Saturday. Pals and former tour mates Josh Groban and Idina Menzel -- who are half-Jewish and Jewish, respectively […]
Self-isolation fan Pauley Perrette says her new show, 'Broke', is the perfect for the quarantine blues
CBS TV(NEW YORK) -- When Pauley Perrette's new sitcom, Broke, was getting underway, the economy was on fire, and nobody needed to socially distance. What a difference a few months makes. The show, in which the NCIS veteran plays a cash-strapped single mom whose formerly wealthy but now broke relatives are forced to live with her, is giving people […]
'Married at First Sight' gets COVID-inspired spin-off
Lifetime(LOS ANGELES) -- Lifetime is rising to new production challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic with Married At First Sight: Couples Cam, a spinoff to hit reality series Married at First Sight. The new series will be self-shot by the couples themselves and follow their ongoing stories in real time, inviting viewers into their homes via mounted […]

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J.K. Rowling launches “Harry Potter at Home” Site

To help with the boredom involved with the quarantine, J.K. Rowling has launched a website called “Harry Potter at...Read More

How about Some Good News (w/ John Krasinski)?

There’s been a shortage of good news recently, so actor and director John Krasinski stepped in with a new...Read More

Get Your Digital Library Card from Washoe Library!

The Washoe County Library system has made it easier to access e-books, audiobooks, and other free resources online with...Read More

Free Activities for Kids Under Self-Quarantine

Keeping kids occupied during this quarantine can be tough. Luckily there are a bunch of free services available to...Read More

Music News

Arcángel, Sech Get Assist From Romeo Santos on ‘Sigues Con Él’ Remix
Three Latin stars unite in new remix of 2019 song
Rihanna, Jack Dorsey Donate $4.2 Million to Aid Domestic Violence Victims Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Pop star and Twitter CEO's joint grant to Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles will provide 10 weeks of support and resources
Charli XCX Drops ‘Forever,’ Her First Single Recorded in Quarantine
Full self-isolation album, How I'm Feeling Now, out May 15th
The James Hunter Six’s ‘Who’s Fooling Who’ Is an Immaculate Throwback
Track appeared on the 'Nick of Time' album last month
Nick Cave on Hal Willner: ‘A Combination of Genius, Wonder and Near-Chaos’
"It is impossible to exaggerate the devastating effect Hal’s passing will have on the collective of people that circled around him," musician says of producer and Saturday Night Live vet
‘The Thing’: Ennio Morricone and John Carpenter’s Thriller Soundtracks Get Special Rereleases
Two LP releases will feature each musician's score, including Carpenter's rerecorded "lost cues"
Neil Young Drops Coronavirus-Themed Video for ‘Shut It Down’
Clip was as made as a "document of Earth's reaction to 2020's pandemic," he said
Watch Dolly Parton Sing Kenny Rogers’ ‘Sweet Music Man’
Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires also paid tribute to late country star in new CMT special
Song You Need to Know: The Beths, ‘Dying to Believe’
The fantastic New Zealand band is back with an insanely catchy new tune
Social Distancing With Warren Haynes: Canceled Shows, New Songs, and Bill Withers
"It seems like we’re headed back to the Sixties," says Haynes, "in the way that it’s up to us."

Get Wired

14 Tips for Acing Your Next Videoconference Job Interview
Prospective boss wants to video-chat over Zoom? Here's how to make an impression when your F2F is not IRL.
Covid-19 Symptoms (Coronavirus): What to Do If You Might Have It
Stay calm. Here's our guide to what symptoms you should look out for, and how to respond if you've been exposed.
A Lot of People Don't Even *Know* They Should Stay Home
A new survey finds that a startling proportion of Americans remain confused or misinformed about the local public-health advice.
Coronavirus Tips and Supplies Guide: What to Buy (and Avoid) to Shelter in Place
Don't: hoard toilet paper and medical masks. Do: make sure you have plenty of food, water, and indoor activities.
Vote by Mail Isn't Perfect. But It's Essential in a Pandemic
Despite Donald Trump's invective, the spread of Covid-19 has made the expansion of absentee voting critical.
How to Disinfect Everything: Coronavirus Home Cleaning Tips
These are our in-depth best practices for keeping yourself (and just about everything else) clean and Covid-19 and virus-free.
The FDA Asks Companies to Stop Selling Ranitidine
The federal agency cites concerns that the widely-used antacid may contain a possibly cancer-causing contaminant called NDMA.
This Pandemic Is a ‘Fork in the Road’ for Gig Worker Benefits
As Covid-19 keeps people indoors, delivery and other contract workers are more visible than ever—making this a pivotal time for them to secure basic rights.
How to Make a CDC-Approved Cloth Face Mask (and Rules to Follow)
A fabric face covering won't protect you from getting Covid-19, but might help prevent you from spreading the virus if you must leave the house.
Can You Use an Infrared Camera to Detect a Fever?
These devices are fun to play around with, but they’re also really useful—if you know the science behind them.