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Zoo Vaccinating Apes for COVID-19 Protection for Both Animals & Humans
This isn't monkey business. The apes of the San Diego Zoo are getting their COVID-19 vaccines, and zoo insiders say it's to protect both the animal and human populations. On January 11 of this year, a troop of eight gorillas at the San Diego Zoo safari park tested positive for the coronavirus. They were then quarantined while receiving treatment and have been recovering since. After the gorilla outbreak, the zoo decided their ape population must be vaccination, with a total of six bonobos, four orangutans, and three gorillas having received their initial doses already according to this NPR report.
STUDY: Nearly 80% of Manhattan Office Workers Not Returning Full-Time
The Partnership for New York City said major Manhattan employers expect less than half of their employees to be back to the office by summer's end. Some of New York City's largest Manhattan-based employers are already planning for the future of post-COVID work, and it seems the majority have abandoned the idea of pre-COVID on-site work demands -- at least on a full-time basis. A slim 22 percent of the island's big employers will require all their workers to return to the oiffice full-time when they eventually head back, according to a Partnership for New York City survey. That's especially rough news for Midtown and the Financial District.
Peanut Butter Burgers? This Michigan Trend is Catching On
Would you eat a hamburger topped with oozy, warm peanut butter?. If you said yes to that question, you're certainly not alone, and likely part of the loyal customer base The Rolling Stoves, a Farmington, Michigan food truck company, has amassed in recent years thanks to their creative takes on classic burgers.
Funny Photo Goes Viral After Friends Find Unfortunate Reflection in Mirror
Felt cute, might delete lafter, anyone? That's the vibe Connie White got when she shared a photo of herself all dolled up on Instagram a while back, eventually leading to a viral ha-ha moment. The woman, who is now 22-years-old, agrees the photo is simply too funny not to share, and has been jovial about the unfortunate spotting.
Long Island Doctor Offering ‘Vampire’ Skin Services
Some bloody beautiful skin is being served up on Long Island. If this year and the one before haven't been enough of a trip, you'll be pleased to know the most exciting new medical service on Long Island is devoted entirely to the very scientific art of vampire-focused beauty. You read that right, and youth-seekers and beauty influencers alike are lining up at Kavita Mariwalla's West Islip, New York dermatology office for a taste of their own bloody beauty.
Philly-area Women Obsessed with New Wine-Inclusive Fashion Trend
It's no secret that leggings have been a popular trend for several years already, with comfort-forward athleisure basics surging during the pandemic. What we didn't see coming though, was how leggings with pockets would end up being mobile wine containment centers among other unexpected things. The trend has all but taken over the Philadelphia area's streets and homes, with some intrepid fashionistas managing to pull the trend off at work.
An Inside Look at CVS COVID-19 Vaccines in Albany
We checked out the vaccine scene at Central Avenue CVS in Albany, New York. Finding a COVID-19 vaccine appointment has been a daunting, if not often exhausting experience for many New Yorkers, and until recently it was all but impossible to find Capitol-area appointments for those even in groups 1a and 1b. As of last week though, thousands of additional appointments across the Albany area began opening up each day, with local CVS pharmacies administering hundreds of shots every day. Here's what you need to know about those CVS COVID-19 vaccine appointments:
San Francisco's Fave Doughnuts Come from This Truck
San Francisco locals are all loving this doughnut truck, and far-flung celebs like Kanye, Kim, and Denzel seem to agree. When Craig Blum noticed savory food trucks were in great supply in the San Francisco Bay Area but seldom offered sweet, dessert-worthy treats, he realized there was an opening in the marketplace for his vision of mouth-watering, locally-made doughnuts. "I didn't know much about doughnuts, except that I really loved good ones," Blum says of the early days of 2012 when the very first Johnny Doughnuts truck hit the road.
Woman Saves McDonald's Cheeseburger & Fries 17 years, Here's What Happened
In today's edition of junk-food-is-called-that-for-a-reason, we're taking a look at a woman who recently went viral on TikTok after showing off what her McDonalds cheeseburger and fries look like after being saved for 17 years. Yes, she bought them in 2004, and yes, she really saved them -- all in the name of science.
Secret Sale: United offering $31.40 Fares to Celebrate Pi Day
Don't sleep on this one, because it's only being offered for a matter of hours. Happy Pi Day, the famous March 14 holiday that got its name thanks to the numerical value of the date being 3.14! To celebrate, United is taking advantage of the unofficial holiday with a semi-secret flash sale on airfare to and from some of the most popular destinations.
This Pharmacy's Best-Sellers List Will Surprise You
Shoppers wanted a lot more than pandemic essentials this year. The 2021 CVS Pharmacy Best of Our Brands winners were just announced by the Woonsocket, Rhode Island company, and feature a comprehensive list across 13 total categories spanning health and wellness, beauty, and snacks. Real customers voted in a survey to determine the best products the famous chain has to offer, and while some of the winners from in-house brands like CVS Health, Live Better, and Gold Emblem were expected, several unpexpected pandemic front-runners definitely popped up.
Las Vegas Food Tour Company Now Offering Weddings, Because Vegas
A delicous upgrade from Elvis. Love-hungry travelers and Las Vegas area residents alike are in for a treat. Taste Buzz Food Tours, an award-winning Las Vegas-based food tour company, partnered with The Little Las Vegas Chapel, a popular local nuptials spot located on South 3rd Street in the city's vibrant Arts District. Why? To offer two ultimate wedding and culinary tour packages, obviously, catering to the socially-distanced wedding crowd that's hungry for more.
NYC School: Stop Using Gendered Words Like 'Mom' & 'Dad'
One Manhattan school is encouraging parents to toss gendered language. One downtown Manhattan private school is asking students and parents to use more "inclusive language" while also asking them and faculty to toss gendered words like "mom," "dad," and "parents," because the words make "assumptions," about kids' lives at home.
NJ Man Sues Prank Company for Sending Glitter Bombs, Fake Poop
A Bergen County, New Jersey man has filed a lawsuit against a Queens, New York prank company for shocking, offending, and frightening him. His suit details how receiving "Multiple unsolicited, obscene, and harmful packages," to his Oakland, New Jersey address over the course of 18 months left him feeling... well, crappy.
Seven Injured as Car Plows Through Outdoor Dining Area, Children in Hospital
At least seven people, including several children, were injured as a vehicle plowed through outdoor dining area in the Midtown East this morning. At least seven people, including two young children, were injured early this morning when a car plowed through an outdoor dining setup near the intersection of East 50th Street and Second Avenue. The incident took place at approximately 8:30 a.m., and left a gruesome mess behind that left on-lookers astonished.
Thousands More Vaccine Appointments Open in NYC for J&J Pilot; Hacks for Getting in Line
If you had trouble getting an appointment last week, you may find success in coming days. The snail's pace national COVID-19 vaccine rollout has left many hard-hit New York City area residents feeling discouraged, but tens of thousands of the newly-approved Johnson & Johnson vaccines are set to hit various state-run vaccination sites as soon as today, opening thousands of new appointments across the area. Hundreds of new NYC appointments have opened in the last hour already.
OMG: Starburst Candies Have Pork in Them (vegan alternatives exist, though)
Those chewy, sweet wonders are definitely not vegan-friendly. If you're trying to go more plant-based and shying away from meat and animal products, you may be suprised to know that some of the most popular American candies with fruity-sounding names and labels are anything but vegan-friendly. In fact, they're often loaded with pork, beef, and other animal products.
Dandelions for health? Yes! And they're growing in popularity
If you're prone to late night screen time and binge-eating, it's may be time to consider dandelion tea before bed. If the hour before bed technology detox isn't enough to get you relaxed -- adding a cup of relaxing dandelion tea before bed may be exactly what you need (and this easy hack can help, too). For some, dandelion is just a weed that they can't seem to get off their yard. Unbeknownst to them, dandelion is a gem to be treasured, not a weed to cut down.
Lady Gaga's Dogs Kidnapped for Potential $500K Ransom, Dog Walker Shot
The story is still unfolding, crime labs still processing the scene. Just when the world couldn't get any crazier, two of Lady Gaga's three bulldogs have been KIDNAPPED, and Gaga's 30-year-old professional dog walker, Ryan Fischer, was shot.
Sidewalk Salt Pellets Dangerous for Dogs, Vets Aim for Alternatives
Don't trust your town to care for Fido's well-being, there is a solution though. It's been one hell of a winter between the frequent snow storms, lack of plowing services due to budget constraints, and the near-constant onslaught of below-freezing temperatures. "All those cold temperatures may be great for a winter wardrobe or encouraging people to stay in, but in reality it's a nightmare for dogs if the sidewalks and roads are being salted frequently," explains Dr. Jamie Carlton, a veterinarian practicing in Brooklyn, New York.
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Bryce Gruber covers women's lifestyle content and news ranging from shopping to travel, beauty to parenting, wellness and delicious eating. Find her at @brycegruber on social media, and across a variety of women's lifestyle and parenting topics at TheLuxurySpot.com, Readers' Digest, Bravo, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, FASHION Magazine and on your TV screen through national talk shows. She lives and works in New York's Hudson Valley with her five small children.
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