Lifestyles

Arizona city becomes latest to pass hair discrimination ban

February 26, 2021, 6:05am Life

It is now illegal in Tucson, Ariz., to enforce dress code or grooming policies that discriminate against hair texture and hairstyles in the workplace and public schools, officials said. Read story

This photo provided by Hasbro shows the new Potato Head world. Mr. Potato Head is no longer a mister. Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic toy, is giving the spud a gender neutral new name: Potato Head. The change will appear on boxes this year.

A mister no more: Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral

February 25, 2021, 1:54pm Life

Mr. Potato Head is no longer a mister. Read story

These word cops stand guard to keep language clear and simple

February 25, 2021, 6:00am Life

The crack team of federal specialists proceeded cautiously and deliberately, activating a vast network of experts to avoid missteps. Read story

Giovanni Flores, a student at Rankin Elementary School, competes in the Tupelo Public School Disctict and Lee County Spelling Bee on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at the Civic Auditorium of Tupelo Middle School in Tupelo, Miss. Mason Cordell, a seventh grader at Tupelo Middle School was this year's winner.

National Spelling Bee to return in mostly virtual format

February 22, 2021, 9:09am Life

The Scripps National Spelling Bee will return this year in a mostly virtual format, with the in-person competition limited to a dozen finalists who will gather on an ESPN campus at Walt Disney World in Florida, Scripps announced Monday. Read story

The 89-year-old ‘Walking Man’ of Seattle’s South Lake Union closes in on 20,000 miles through a changing city

February 22, 2021, 6:05am Life

The air is cold, the sun just stretching out of bed when Bill Hoppin steps through the swoosh of the automatic doors at the Mirabella retirement high-rise, looks down the street toward Lake Union, and begins mile 19,048. Read story

Broadway in Portland updates plans, including ‘Hamilton’

February 22, 2021, 6:02am Life

PORTLAND -- Like all Portland performing arts groups, the Broadway in Portland series was forced to postpone all performances as the coronavirus pandemic spread around the world last spring. Among the productions put on hold was a month-long return engagement of the smash show "Hamilton," which was set for this… Read story

10 tips to freshen up your walls

Gold lettering and decorative wall stickers provide a creative element in this children's room.

February 20, 2021, 6:05am Life

When it comes to artwork, sometimes thinking outside the box can be the best solution. Gone are the days of solely traditional prints or canvases; in are the days of creativity, including innovative DIY projects. Looking for ways to spark up your walls? Here are some top tips. Read story