Tupperware relied on social gatherings for explosive growth in the mid 20th century. In the 21st century, it is social distancing that is fueling sales. Restaurant pain has turned into Tupperware’s gain with millions of people in a pandemic opening
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Pandemic hits home in the West Virginia mountains
WEST UNION, W.Va. — Many in West Virginia proudly say they live in the original social distancing state. The coronavirus often seemed like a distant phenomenon best viewed on a TV screen in living rooms in the remote mountain towns
Global pandemic hits home in the West Virginia mountains
Many in West Virginia proudly say they live in the original social distancing state. The coronavirus often seemed like a distant phenomenon best viewed on a TV screen in living rooms in the remote mountain towns that dot the state’s
Derrick Henry and the Art of the Stiff Arm
In an era of instant highlight videos on social media, an otherwise forgettable 4-yard run went viral. Derrick Henry, the bruising tailback of the Tennessee Titans, was its star: He lured a 200-pound cornerback in close, grabbed a hold of
Trump and Biden Disagree on How to Safely Reopen Businesses
Joseph R. Biden Jr. promoted social distancing and plexiglass dividers, while President Trump said such measures had turned New York City into a “ghost town.”
K-Pop Star Irene Apologizes for Verbal Attack on Stylist | E! News
The Red Velvet singer says sorry after being called out on social media for "spewing insults" against a fashion editor. Watch! Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1201040/k-pop-star-irene-apologizes-for-immature-behavior-after-verbally-attacking-fashion-editor #Irene #ENews #CelebrityNews Subscribe: http://bit.ly/enewssub About E! News: The E! News team brings you the latest
Facebook is experimenting with a Nextdoor copycat app
Facebook is once again copying the features of another fast-growing social network. The Silicon Valley giant has rolled out a copycat of Nextdoor, which allows users to join neighborhood-based groups in order to have a more local Facebook experience. Called
Flattened Basketballs as Art
For many of us, the outdoors serve as a refuge — a place to gather (at a social distance, of course) and live some sort of normalcy as the pandemic continues to disrupt society. Then there is the artist Tyrrell
Pixie post: Fairy letters offer advice, respite
With the coronavirus lockdown and school out for the summer, 9-year-old Maya Gebler’s social world had shrunk to her immediate family and a few friends. When her human pen pals stopped writing, she turned to the fairies who had taken
Reporter went to a QAnon event. This is what he saw
You might see people sharing the hashtag #SavetheChildren on social media. But much of this online activity has nothing to do with the respected and real Save the Children charity. Its name has been hijacked by followers of the QAnon
Crackdown on QAnon continues as TikTok bans conspiracy theory content
TikTok is the latest social media company to go after the QAnon conspiracy theory. The mega-popular video app is now deleting accounts that post QAnon-related content, NPR reports, an escalation from its previous policy of reducing the visibility of the
Bess Abell, Social Secretary in Johnson White House, Dies at 87
Bess Abell, the White House social secretary during President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration, was code-named “Iron Butterfly.” She had a light touch and exuded charm and warmth, but she was organized, efficient and tough as nails. She always lived up
Parents verbally trash their own kids in brutal TikTok trend
Oh, how the social media power tables have turned. In a disturbing new TikTok trend that began appearing on the platform this week, kids are sharing clips of their parents brutally roasting them — calling them a “mistake” and in
No, ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond did not die in prison riot
For whom “The Bell” trolls. On Wednesday, social media users shared a screenshot of a story appearing to report that “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died in a prison riot at age 43. Fortunately, nostalgic sitcom fans can
With Barrett Nomination, a D.C. Conservative Power Couple Nears Its Dream
WASHINGTON — Last July, Carrie Severino, a leader among social conservatives dedicated to filling the courts with like-minded judges, appeared on a prominent Catholic television station to slam a 5-to-4 Supreme Court decision that turned back the most recent effort
Clippers’ championship window isn’t closed, but team has key decisions to make
In the month since the Clippers bowed out of the playoffs, players went silent on social media after coach Doc Rivers’ departure and discussions about the direction of the team’s coaching search have remained mum. Then, before the Lakers and
Sustainable funds offer downside protection, investors say
By Ross Kerber BOSTON (Reuters) – Using environmental, social or governance (ESG) factors to judge securities can offer protection against losses, helping drive the growth of the sector, several large investors said on Tuesday. A recent study by Morgan Stanley
EU Loosens Aid Rules for States to Cover More Coronavirus Losses
© Bloomberg. A traveler walks over social distancing and protective face mask information floor signs at Frankfurt Airport, operated by Fraport AG, in Frankfurt, Germany, on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The Covid-19 crisis has brought global air travel almost to
Lakers’ Danny Green gets death threats after missing shot that could have won NBA title
Danny Green has been active on social media during his career, often using the medium to promote his podcast and engage with fans directly. But this weekend, after Green missed a potentially championship-winning shot in Game 5 of the NBA
Donovan Mitchell on how he is fighting for social justice outside the NBA bubble | The Jump
Donovan Mitchell joins Rachel Nichols on The Jump to discuss how he is fighting for social justice after leaving the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida, if he has gotten over losing Game 7 to the Denver Nuggets and plays "What
LeBron James says social justice work in bubble is only the start
LeBron James and his NBA brethren felt empowered to use their voices and platforms about social injustice and police brutality during the time spent in the NBA bubble, and it is the sincere hope of the Lakers forward they continue
Rapper Scarface makes desperate plea for kidney donor after COVID-19 battle
Scarface is taking his search for an organ donor to social media. “I need a kidney y’all any volunteers? B+ blood type,” the 49-year-old rapper tweeted Wednesday. Houston-born Brad Jordan, who co-founded the legendary hip-hop crew Geto Boys with rappers
Twitter is tweaking misinformation flags to make them easier to spot
Twitter is reworking its misinformation labels to make them easier for users to spot. The social network, which earlier this year began labeling fake or manipulated media as well as misleading content about the election and coronavirus, wants to make
Paris Hilton calls for closure of Provo Canyon School amid abuse allegations
Paris Hilton has become an unlikely social justice warrior. The pop culture princess and hotel heiress is campaigning to have Provo Canyon School — the so-called emotional growth school she attended in 1999 — shut down in a new video
Demi Lovato ‘trying to move on’ amid Max Ehrich’s cryptic posts
Max Ehrich posted messages to social media Tuesday seemingly alleging that ex-fiancèe Demi Lovato was being “abused,” but an insider told Page Six the singer is doing well and trying to move forward. The actor from “The Young and the
Chargers cornerback Chris Harris to miss at least a month with foot injury
Chargers cornerback Chris Harris Jr. confirmed on social media Tuesday that he would miss at least a month because of a foot injury suffered against Carolina. Harris was hurt midway through the third quarter Sunday and did not return. As
Dems slam Barrett nomination over health care, ‘illegitimate process’ after Trump nomination
Democrats took to social media to slam President Trump’s choice of Judge Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court after the president’s announcement Saturday night — with one senator claiming the nomination is the result of an “illegitimate process.” Many of their posts related to the Obama-era
Khloe Kardashian Reacts After Fans Say She Looks ‘So Different’ In New Unrecognizable Pics
Khloe Kardashian continues to be trolled over her social media photos, which critics claim ‘don’t even look like her.’ In her latest Instagram post, fans are comparing Khloe to her sister Kourtney Kardashian — and, here’s what she had to
Parents group wants Trump to have Netflix investigated for child sexploitation
Following social media controversy over the French film “Cuties,” the Parents Television Council (PTC) is calling on President Donald Trump to have the Department of Justice investigate Netflix over claims its programming has sexually exploited children. The coming-of-age story, released
Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner & More Celebs Who Slid Into the DMs | E! News
From the Jonas Bro to Dua Lipa, stars are using social media to open the door to romance. Get the details! #JoeJonas #ENews #CelebrityNews #SophieTurner #DuaLipa Subscribe: http://bit.ly/enewssub About E! News: The E! News team brings you the latest breaking