AP Lifestyles Digest

| November 12, 2020 10:04 AM

Here is the AP Lifestyles digest for the week of Nov. 9.

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NEW THIS DIGEST:

TV-Full Bloom: Ten budding florists compete in wildly creative challenges to be the best floral designer in HBO Max’s “Full Bloom.” By Brooke Lefferts. SENT Thursday, 475 words, photos, video.

Virus Outbreak-Holiday Shipping Crunch: Retailers and carriers are preparing for a shipping surge that could mean delays in holiday deliveries. Carriers like FedEx and UPS are ramping up their holiday hiring, while asking store clients to use the network on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays when there is more slack. Stores are pushing their own customers to buy early and are expanding services like curbside pickup to minimize online shipping. UPCOMING Thursday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Work from Home: A new report says white collar staff reaping the financial benefits of working from home should be taxed to help other workers who aren’t getting the same advantages. SENT Thursday, photos.

Virus-Outbreak-Viral-Questions-Flying: Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic? SENT Thursday, photo.

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HOLIDAYS

Virus Outbreak: Health experts say a safe Thanksgiving during a pandemic is possible, but they know their advice is as tough to swallow as dry, overcooked turkey. SENT Tuesday, photos, video.

SCHOOL

Virus Outbreak-Britain-Children: Report says children lose basic skills under virus restrictions. SENT Tuesday, photos.

HEALTH

Virus-Outbreak-Viral-Questions-Antiviral-Coating: Do masks with antiviral coating offer more protection? SENT Tuesday, photo.

ELECTIONS

Harris-Mothers-and-Daughters: For countless women and girls, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ achievement of reaching the second highest office in the country represents hope, validation and the shattering of a proverbial glass ceiling that has kept mostly white men perched at the top tiers of American government. SENT Monday, photos.

FOOD

Jamie Oliver: Chef Jamie Oliver is hoping to get people back in the kitchen with his 24th book, “7 Ways,” which he calls his most reader-focused cookbook. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Monday: 750 words, photos.

With Food-Jamie Oliver-Crispy Salmon Taco. SENT Monday.

Earns-McDonalds: McDonald’s U.S. sales came roaring back in the third quarter, amped up by the introduction of spicy chicken nuggets and a meal deal promotion with rapper Travis Scott. By Dee-Ann Durbin. SENT Monday.

TRAVEL

Virus Outbreak-Business Travel: Business travel might never look the same in the wake of the coronavirus. Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. says it took international business travel five years to recover after the 2008 recession. But this time, the ease of videoconferencing could put a permanent dent in corporate trips. That’s chilling new for hotels, airlines and others that rely on business travelers. Corporate travel represents 21% of all travel spending globally, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. SENT Wednesday, photos.

Army Museum: After more than a decade of planning, the Army is opening is first national museum on Veterans Day, telling the stories of soldiers throughout the branch’s 245-year history. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.

California-Wildfires-Wine-Country-In-Peril: California wine country adapting to annual wildfire threat. SENT Monday, photos.

Red River Gorge: A sharp increase in the number of visitors to Kentucky’s Red River Gorge has the U.S. Forest Service considering changes that would improve safety and accessibility for people and add more protection for wilderness areas. SENT Monday, photos.

GARDENING

Books-Landscape Photos: As vegetable and flower gardens wane, giving way to brilliant fall foliage and more muted shades, fall can be the perfect time for a fresh look at landscapes and landscape photography. By Katherine Roth. SENT Tuesday, photos.

PERSONAL FINANCE

NerdWallet-Liz-Weston-Handling-Financial-Loss: A sudden change in financial security can come in several ways: job loss, divorce, disability or the death of a breadwinner. As you set about creating a Plan B, don’t overlook your emotions. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. SENT Monday.

BEAUTY

Target-Ulta Beauty: Ulta to open beauty shops at 100 Target stores in 2021. SENT Monday.

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AND COMING NEXT WEEK:

Searching for Joy: Lindsey Catarino said she’s the joke of her West Hartford, Connecticut, neighborhood. She put up her Christmas tree, lights and all, in mid-September. By Oct. 1, her mantel was decorated, stockings in place. Since then, she has added three more trees. The goal for Catarino, like other early birds, is to bring on the warmth and comfort of Christmas earlier than normal to beat back “an otherwise insane world.” By Leanne Italie. UPCOMING Wednesday, 990 words, photos, video.

Food-Smaller Thanksgiving: If you’re planning a smaller Thanksgiving gathering this year because of social distancing, you don’t have to give up the traditional turkey, stuffing and all. Some tips on halving recipes, finding new ones and freezing leftovers. By Katie Workman. UPCOMING Monday, 770 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Mall Santas: Santa Claus is coming to the mall — just don’t try to sit on his lap. Malls are doing all they can to keep the jolly old man safe from the coronavirus, including banning kids from sitting on his knee, changing what a Santa visit looks like. UPCOMING Monday, photos.

Food-Chinese Restaurant Centennial: Nom Wah at 100: a cookbook about an iconic New York City restaurant, a community and a family. By Ann Levin. UPCOMING Monday, 800 words, photos.

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