AP Lifestyles Digest

| June 22, 2020 9:27 AM

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TRAVEL

Virus-Outbreak-Summer Beach Tips: Americans have never been more ready to get out of the house and bask in the sun. Warm weather beach destinations are the most popular vacation searches. But the craving for a beach getaway coincides with recent spikes in coronavirus cases in beach havens like Florida, Texas and the Carolinas. Experts say a beach trip is low-risk as long as you follow some basic precautions. By Kelli Kennedy. UPCOMING Monday, 700 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Alaska Tourism: In one quirky Alaska town, small sightseeing planes sit idle on the airport tarmac, the grand fireplace is bare at the usually bustling lodge, and the general store is stocked with ice cream for tourists who are nowhere to be seen. It’s almost “ghost town-esque,” said Fernando Salvador, a business owner in Talkeetna, which lies about halfway between Anchorage and Denali National Park. The coronavirus has upended everything during Alaska's tourism season. UPCOMING Monday, photos.

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GARDENING

Design: Home gardeners with some extra time during the coronavirus pandemic might consider adding a personal touch to their yards. An ordinary landscape can be transformed with some imagination, design, and perhaps the help of a local agriculture extension service, landscape professional or private nursery. By John Raby. UPCOMING Tuesday, 800 words, photos.

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FASHION

America Protests-Luxury Fashion: Luxury fashion got a whole lot of blowback when the brands lined up social media posts to show solidarity with Black Lives Matters protests. Global fashion brands have been challenged in the past to become more racially inclusive. But the U.S protests against systemic racism are increasingly targeting the fashion world and its role as a cultural beacon. Influencers and brand ambassadors now feel emboldened to speak out about behind-the-scenes bad behavior. UPCOMING Monday, photos.

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FAMILY

Virus Outbreak-Reopening Schools: As schools consider how and when to reopen their buildings during the pandemic, many are finding themselves overwhelmed by the potential expenses that would come with operating under social distancing guidelines: protective equipment, staff for smaller classrooms, and additional transportation to keep students spread out on bus rides. The burdens loom large in particular for urban, under-resourced districts that often have neither the space nor the budgets to accommodate new health protocols. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.

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HOMES

Designer-Rethinking Outdoors: ASK A DESIGNER: Making the most of your outdoor space, no matter how small. By Melissa Rayworth. UPCOMING Tuesday, 800 words, photos.

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