AP Lifestyles Digest

| April 23, 2020 9:03 AM

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SPECIAL EDITIONS ADVISORY

Editors: Because of rapidly changing developments caused by the coronavirus, The AP will not be moving any more Special Editions in 2020. We plan to continue spot and feature coverage of these subjects — weddings, pursuits, school, homes, pets and holidays — on the regular AP Lifestyles and main news wires. If you have questions, please contact Julia Rubin at [email protected] or Barry Bedlan at [email protected].

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LIFESTYLES ADVISORY

Editors: During this uncertain time, we are pleased to provide you with more timely content for Lifestyles that speaks to how we are living, adapting and coping during the coronavirus pandemic. As we increase that coverage, we have altered our standard weekly offerings for the time being. Our gardening column will move bimonthly. Food stories will be guaranteed at least twice a month. Home stories will be guaranteed at least twice a month. While the kind of content we provide is changing for now, our commitment to providing excellent Lifestyles articles is not. For further questions, please contact Nekesa Moody at [email protected] or Barry Bedlan at [email protected].

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NEW THIS DIGEST

Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Pets: In a new series, “Viral Questions,” the AP is answering some commonly asked questions around the coronavirus pandemic. Today’s question: Can you get the coronavirus from your pet? Answer: Authorities say there’s no evidence animals are spreading the virus to people. UPCOMING Thursday.

Virus Outbreak-You Talkin’ To Me?: New York City is the epicenter of the coronavirus crisis in the United States, and New Yorkers are among those offering crucial information to the nation. All of which means the New York accent has stepped up to the mic — or the megaphone. There’s been an appreciation for the straightforward, no-holds-barred approach to speaking of the likes of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and infectious disease specialist Dr. Anthony Fauci. UPCOMING Saturday: 850 words and photos. By Deepti Hajela.

Virus Outbreak-Nursing Home Visits: France has started to break the seals on its locked down nursing homes, allowing limited visitation rights for the families of elderly residents. SENT Thursday: 870 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Empty Playgrounds-Photo Gallery: The world’s playgrounds sit silent among the pandemic. SENT Thursday: 200 words.

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GARDENING

Victory Gardens: In World War I, the slogan “Food will win the war” encouraged people to start victory gardens. Now a century later, the idea has resurfaced in a new fight against a global pandemic. By Kristin M. Hall. SENT Tuesday, 800 words, photos.

HOMES

Designer-Personal Refuge: When your entire life is happening inside your home, it matters how that space feels and functions. Three designers offer tips -- from creating a welcoming entryway to rearranging furniture -- to make a home more comfortable and livable. By Melissa Rayworth. SENT Tuesday, 800 words, photos.

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FOOD

Virus Outbreak-Food-Homebrewing: With so many people confined to home, homebrewing is gaining popularity. Brewing in your kitchen or basement is a way to get away from what’s going on in the world and have a tasty reward at the end. This reporter can testify to the benefits of brewing in the time of coronavirus. By Andrew Selsky. SENT Wednesday, photos.

Obit-Sirio Maccioni: Sirio Maccioni, who opened famed eatery Le Cirque, dies. By Mark Kennedy. SENT Monday, 470 words, photo.

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FAMILY

Virus-Outbreak-Missed-Milestones: No prom? For this teen, it’s a trifecta of missed milestones. By Tamara Lush. SENT Wednesday, 1,300 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Skipping Home School: “I just can’t do this.” Harried parents forgo home school. By Gillian Flaccus and Jocelyn Gecker. SENT Tuesday, 1,000 words, photos.

US-Virus Outbreak-Kids’ Newscast: NBC’s Lester Holt is launching a twice-weekly digital newscast for children aimed at calming fears and answering questions about the coronavirus. By David Bauder. SENT Tuesday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Diary-The Parents: The kids, at a distance, caring for `Madad.’ By John O'Connor. SENT Tuesday, 640 words, photo.

Virus Outbreak-Elderly Visits: Countries across Europe are struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic with whether to allow families to visit the elderly, especially when they’re dying. By Raf Casert and Angela Charlton. SENT Monday, 870 words, photos.

NerdWallet-Millennial-Money-Baby-Registry: Put whatever you want on a baby registry. By Laura McMullen of NerdWallet. SENT Tuesday, 770 words, photo.

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GENERAL

Virus Outbreak-Earth Experiment: A coyote strolls through downtown Chicago. Goats take over a Welsh town. New Dehli breathes cleaner air. Scientists say that by people staying home around the world because of the coronavirus pandemic, “we kind of whacked the Earth system with a sledgehammer.” By Science Writer Seth Borenstein. SENT Wednesday, 800 words, photos, video.

Virus-Outbreak-Clergical-Care: Spiritual counselors adapt to serve faithful in pandemic. By Elana Schor and Mariam Fam. SENT Wednesday, 990 words, photos, video.

Virus Outbreak-Germany-Hotel Office: Sick of working from home? German hotels offer office rooms. By Christoph Noelting. SENT Wednesday, 300 words, photo.

Virus Outbreak-One Good Thing-Tutoring: “During Pandemic Times I would like to offer FREE remote assistance/tutoring to any child who is at home right now. Anywhere in the world.” The message posted on social media last month by Sara Herlevsen in Canada spread quickly in her country and other parts of the globe. Since then, she meets daily with children and teenagers via livestream to teach them all kinds of subjects. SENT Wednesday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Losing Face: Smile, they say, and the world smiles with you. Unless you’re wearing a mask. Then the world can’t see your smile, much less smile back. The rise of the protective face mask has abruptly removed half the face from our human interactions. By Ted Anthony. SENT Monday, 1,000 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-College Seniors: College seniors face job worries, family stress amid virus. By Maryclaire Dale. SENT Monday, 830 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-For-Profit Colleges: While other colleges struggle, for-profits hope for revival. By Education Writer Collin Binkley. SENT Sunday, 1,000 words, photo.

Virus Outbreak-One Good Thing-Riddle Me This: What kind of tree can you carry in your hand? Which letter of the alphabet has the most water? Fifteen-year-old Sarah Schneider’s grandmother is full of riddles. And in the coronavirus pandemic, Sarah is sharing them in emails to sick children forced into isolation as they undergo treatment for cancer, blood disorders and other dire illnesses. By Leanne Italie. SENT Tuesday: 680 words by 2 p.m. photos, video.

Virus Outbreak-One Good Thing-A Kind Voice: With no baseball games at crowded Citi Field, New York Mets public address announcer Colin Cosell is cheering one fan at a time. The grandson of famed sportscaster Howard Cosell records personalized sound clips, echoing the booming introductions big leaguers hear when they walk to home plate. Cosell has done nearly 600, many for health care workers involved in the coronavirus fight. By Ben Walker. SENT Monday: 600 words, photos, videos.

Virus Outbreak-Beach Reads-In Shelter: Many beaches may be closed, but `beach reads’ still coming. By National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT Tuesday, 700 words, photos.

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