Author: Laura Pence
Kansas Schools to Be Closed for the Rest of the Year
The state of Kansas has ordered all k through 12 schools to close for the remainder of the year. Governor Laura Kelly says the decision was made as the state continues it’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Several school districts already had extended spring breaks and colleges and universities had moved to online instruction for the rest of the semester…
Biden Sweeps Florida, Illinois and Arizona
Despite the coronavirus, voters still turned out on election day in three states to deliver wins to Joe Biden. The former vice president swept yesterday’s primaries and is projected to take Florida, Arizona, and Illinois. the wins give Biden a considerable boost in the delegate count as he continues to battle Bernie Sanders. Sanders will have to assess his campaign….
Tax Deadlines Will Be Delayed by 90 Days
Americans are getting an extra three months to pay additional taxes they may owe to the IRS. The change was announced yesterday, as part of measures designed to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus. Taxpayers who owe money to the IRS usually have to send it by April 15th. But now, individual taxpayers and small businesses can defer payments…
You Can Now Sync Up Your Netflix With Anyone in the World
Netflix has a new browser extension called “Netflix Party”, and it allows people all over the world to sync up their streams so they can watch stuff together and talk about it in a sidebar chat. It’s free, but it’s only for the google-chrome browser. You can get it at NetflixParty.com.
New Trend Online is Playing Tic-Tac-Toe With Your Pet
The latest trend on social media is to play tic-tac-toe with your pets! If you’re wondering how it could possibly be competitive…it’s not. The human always wins. But, the videos are blowing up online. First, you draw a tic-tac-toe board on a piece of paper, and add an “x.” Then you show it to your pet, and let them smell…
Man Honors Wife of 67 Years Outside Nursing Home
An elderly couple was unable to celebrate their 67 year anniversary so the husband got creative. He showed up outside his wife’s nursing home, where she’s been quarantined, with a glittery homemade sign and balloons. The man said he spent a week perfecting the poster that is decorated with a big red heart and reads “I’ve loved you 67 years…
How Long It Takes to Get a Perfect Selfie
The average person spends 20 minutes taking and editing selfies before they have one that’s good enough to post. One in three people experiment with angles, one in four have to tinker with lighting and one in ten use apps to edit their photos to make them look better. One in eight people say they will never post a candid…
Tips for Coping With Social Isolation While Quarantined
We know to wash our hands and practice social distancing to protect our physical health but, what do you do about mental health? Here are some ways to cope with social isolation. Some healthy ways to cope are continuing to eat healthy and engaging in physical activity. Go for walks and do at home workouts. Keep up with family and…
