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FASHION

MILAN FASHION WEEK-WATCH — The Italian fashion industry is trying to inject optimism into the most dismal year on record for the luxury sector, staging 23 live runway shows and 37 presentations during a hybrid live-digital Milan Fashion Week that aims to excite consumers and connect with buyers.

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FOOD

FOOD TRENDS — In normal times, food trends often start in restaurants, with top chefs. Maybe they get written up then in food magazines or blogs, and soon you find the trending ingredients and dishes on grocery store shelves. These are not normal times, of course. Now, the pandemic is determining how and what we eat, from nostalgia foods to family meals, from quick, shortcut meals to slow cookers. By Katie Workman. UPCOMING Thursday, 800 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-ONE GOOD THING-COFFEE AND CONVERSATION — Australian acrobat Rick Everett lost his job during the coronavirus pandemic. But the crisis gave him time to fulfill his long desire to help others in need. The former chef and restaurant manager offers free coffee and conversation from his kitchen window in Sydney. He also started a communal food pantry and an herb garden. Everett says he does it just because it’s a nice thing to do and he feels that he’s getting much more in return through conversations and new friendships during a time of isolation and uncertainty. UPCOMING: Thursday.

WESTERN WILDFIRES-WINE CRISIS — Wildfire smoke that blanketed U.S. West Coast states also penetrated grapes growing in vineyards, stoking fears that the 2020 vintage could be disastrous. Winemakers around the world are adapting to climate change, including rising temperatures and drought. But those near forests that are becoming ever more prone to wildfires face an additional challenge: smoke taint. UPCOMING Thursday.

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HEALTH

VIRUS OUTBREAK-VIRAL QUESTIONS-KIDS: Does the coronavirus spread easily among children? It appears the virus can spread among children and teens, but how easily may vary by age. SENT: 270 words, photos.

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PERSONAL FINANCE

NERDWALLET-MILLENIAL MONEY-NEW HOMEOWNER COSTS — When it comes to buying a home, it’s common to focus all your saving efforts on the down payment. After all, it’s likely one of the biggest lump-sum payments you’ll ever make, and it can take years to set enough money aside. But set a savings goal for other homeownership costs, too, especially in that first year. Even move-in-ready homes need work, and rest assured that something will break within a few months. If you drain your bank account on closing day, you won’t have the cash on hand to afford needed and wanted home repairs, renovations, furniture and more. By SARA RATHNER of NerdWallet. SENT Tuesday: 910 words, photo.

ON THE MONEY-NERDWALLET-CREDIT CARD RELIEF — If you’ve been denied COVID-19 assistance for your credit cards or offered terms that are not sustainable, credit counseling may get your finances on track. A debt management program through a nonprofit credit counseling agency, if it’s a viable option, may offer the chance to combine several debts into one affordable monthly payment with a potentially lower interest rate and waived fees, depending on your issuers. Learn how a debt management plan might be a helpful alternative to pay down debt when COVID-19 relief through credit card issuers falls short. Understand how it works and the potential caveats involved. By MELISSA LAMBARENA of NerdWallet. UPCOMING Wednesday: 800 words, photo.

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