AP Lifestyles Digest

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NEW THIS DIGEST:

Virus Outbreak-Missing Camp: ‘It’s gone’: Why losing summer camp is so painful for kids. By Sophia Rosenbaum. SENT Thursday, 900 words, photos.

Racial Injustice-Removing Hate Tattoos: Tattoo artist sees bump in desire to erase hateful skin art. By Wilson Ring. SENT Thursday, 680 words, photos.

Fireworks-Follies: Fireworks are a symbol of celebration, but they’re not being saved for Fourth of July festivities in the U.S. Nightly blasts from Connecticut to California have angered residents and alarmed officials. All of them want to know what the fascination with fireworks is and how everyone is getting them. By Brian Mahoney and David Klepper. SENT Wednesday, photos.

Virus-Outbreak-Tourism-Marketing: The coronavirus has upended the way cities and states market themselves as summer travel destinations. By Holly Ramer. SENT Wednesday, 680 words, photos.

America Protests-Young Organizers: Young organizers are helping drive an the outpouring of protest against racism and police brutality around the country. UPCOMING Friday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Diary-That Atlantic Ocean: `Across the pond’ becomes an Atlantic chasm during the pandemic. By Sheila Norman-Culp. SENT Wednesday, 690 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Telephone Care: A portion of the U.S. population driven to stay home by the pandemic continues to rely on audio-only telephone calls for care, even as doctors’ offices reopen. By Jonathan Poet. UPCOMING Thursday, photos.

US LGBTQ Pride-50 Years: LGBTQ Pride is turning 50 this year a little short on its signature fanfare, after the coronavirus pandemic drove it to the internet and after calls for racial equality sparked by the killing of George Floyd further overtook it. UPCOMING Thursday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Spain-Plasticized Hugs-Photo Gallery: One nursing home in Barcelona now allows family visits to resume through plastic screens. SENT Wednesday, 340 words, photos.

On The Money-NerdWallet-New Grad Questions: How New Grads Can Handle 3 Essential Post-College Questions. By Ryan Lane of NerdWallet. SENT Wednesday, photos.

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OUTDOORS

Racial Injustice-Black Birders: A viral video of a white woman targeting a Black bird watcher in New York’s Central Park has renewed attention on how the great outdoors can often be far from great for Black people. Worries about discrimination, racial profiling and even subtle aggression keep some away. Furthermore, those fears can perpetuate the stereotype that hiking, camping and even bird watching are “white” activities. Black birders say the issue is access. By Terry Tang. SENT Tuesday, photos.

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FAMILY

Racial Injustice-White Parents-Black Children.: OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Associated Press discussed race with six white couples who have adopted or have custody of Black children. The topic has more layers since George Floyd’s death has inspired protests and led to changes in police procedures. These parents are trying to help their children understand race in America while getting an accelerated course themselves. By Cliff Brunt. SENT Tuesday, 1,000 words, with photos.

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. SENT Tuesday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Support Bubble: Is it safe to form a COVID-19 “support bubble” with friends? Yes, if done correctly. SENT Tuesday, 290 words, photo.

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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. SENT 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. SENT Monday, photos.

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GARDENING

Design: This could be the summer to take your garden to the next level. 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. SENT Tuesday, 800 words, 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. SENT Tuesday, 800 words, photos.

NerdWallet-Millennial-Money-Plan-Budget-DIY: Millennial Money: How to plan and budget for DIY goals now. By Sean Pyles of NerdWallet. SENT Tuesday, 760 words.

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FOOD

Virus Outbreak Latin America Restaurants: The economic implosion caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening to shutter some of Latin America’s most emblematic eateries. In Colombia, the nation’s oldest restaurant – founded in 1916 – has laid off all its workers and isn’t sure when doors will open again. Others like a prize-winning restaurant in Peru are hoping to survive by changing how they operate – serving simple takeaway meals instead of 16-course dinners for $200. In Argentina, one of the most renown steakhouses has been turned into a butcher’s shop. SENT Tuesday, photos, video.

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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. SENT Monday, photos.

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In case you missed it:

FOOD: Virus Outbreak-Restaurants Evolve; TV-Food-Padma Lakshmi; Virus-Outbreak-Diary-Beyond-the-Microwave.

FAMILY: Books-Anti-Racist Baby; Virus Outbreak-Impact on Children; Virus Outbreak-Diary-Love and Pandemic; Virus Outbreak-Distance Learning; NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Parents Helping Millennials; Father’s Day-Pandemic Lessons; Father’s Day-Virus Diary-Camp Dad.

GARDENING: Veggie Transplants.

TRAVEL: Virus-Outbreak-Viral-Questions-Hotels; France-Eiffel Tower; Theme Parks Reopening.

GENERAL: America Protests-Streaming Revolution; Virus Outbreak–One Good Thing–Pen Pals; Virus Outbreak-Bicycle Boom; Virus Outbreak-Britain-Shops Reopen.

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