On the five-year anniversary of Covid, a look at the ways we vowed our lives and relationships would change afterward — and how they still might.
Tag: Quarantine (Life and Culture)
After Billions of Dollars in Losses, Canada Post Warns It May Run Out of Cash
While the post office considers plans to revamp its business model, any major fixes are likely to be politically vexing.
Tell Us Your Pandemic ‘Silver Lining’
It has been a traumatic three years. But some good things came out of the upheaval, too.
The 15-Minute City: Where Urban Planning Meets Conspiracy Theories
Is having all of life’s amenities within a 15-minute walk convenient? Or is it a government leash? We explain.
China Appears to Loosen Covid Rules After Protests
Several cities announced the easing of lockdown regulations and testing requirements after the country’s biggest demonstrations in decades.
Did the Pandemic Change Your Personality? Possibly.
For more than two years, Covid disrupted social rituals and rites of passage. Now a recent study suggests we have become less extroverted, creative, agreeable and conscientious. The declines in some traits were sharper among young people.
So You Want to Work Remotely: A Guide
As more employers offer flexibility, countries, travel brands and entrepreneurs are stepping in to make working from anywhere easier, with everything from special visas to work pods.
Dating Apps Thrive in China, but Not Just for Romance
China has cracked down on many tech companies, but has allowed dating apps that provide social connections to flourish.
Race, Class and Traffic Deaths
A surge in vehicle crashes is disproportionately harming lower-income families and Black Americans.
Restaurants That Are Institutions as Much as Places to Dine
Edmonton’s Bistro Praha is among the rare spots to find a formula that has ensured longevity in a generally difficult business.