On Nov. 19, 2019, Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, happened to be describing to me recent research that was on his mind. “A real hot topic” at that moment, he said, was the development of a universal influenza vaccine. He meant a vaccine suitable for all ages…
At the college level, there will be scholarships for students of color provided by Ralph Lauren, Prada, Carolina Herrera and Capri Holdings (owner of Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo), and also paid internships for the students with these companies. Dr. Brown acknowledged that the first reaction of many companies to the racial reckoning, back…
Traci and Dave Gagnon met in the cloud, so it only made sense that their wedding took place in it. On Labor Day weekend, the couple — or rather, their digital avatars — held a ceremony staged by Virbela, a company that builds virtual environments for work, learning and events. Ms. Gagnon’s avatar was walked…
Using a little soda in your ham glaze is an old art, but boiling your ham in two liters of soda may be a more recent practice. The first two-liter bottle wasn’t invented until the early 1970s, when Pepsi came out with one. This must have paved the way for boiling your ham in soda,…
If Sex and the City had a signature shoe, it would without a doubt be the Manolo. At 400 bucks a pop, the footwear and best-selling book-turned-hit series are two extremely chic peas in a pod, thanks to author and creator Candace Bushnell, the real-life Carrie Bradshaw, and a self-professed shoe lover just like her…
A report out of South Africa offered a first glimpse at how vaccinated people might fare against the fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Laboratory experiments found that Omicron seems to dull the power of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, but also hinted that people who have received a booster shot might be better protected. The study,…
This holiday season cues a comeback of sorts. Following 2020’s mostly virtual celebrations, it’s the time to reignite all festive inclinations and go big with a megawatt holiday look. (Even if you’re again celebrating at home or with an intimate crowd, there’s no reason to hold back in the outfit department.) To start, bring on…
The United States surgeon general on Tuesday warned that young people are facing “devastating” mental health effects as a result of the challenges experienced by their generation, including the coronavirus pandemic. The message came as part of a rare public advisory from the nation’s top physician, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, in a 53-page report noting…
Top Amazon Brands Thick High Waist Yoga Pants with Pockets The Gym People Amazon’s wide range of workout offerings remains unparalleled, and these are its top-reviewed leggings. One of the 28,000 reviewers wrote excitedly: “Thick, COMFY, supportive material. Stretch for days! Hides all that post-baby belly chub like a dream! And the best part! The pockets!” We…
Holiday travel suddenly feels more fraught as the world waits for emerging information on the transmissibility and virulence of the new coronavirus variant. Scientists are racing to see if the current vaccines offer protection against Omicron, but many families and other travelers may need to consider a variety of factors now before embarking to see…