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PARENTING

Virus Outbreak-Schoolcations: In RVs, rental homes and five-star resorts, families untethered by the constraints of physical classrooms for their kids have turned the new school year into an extended summer vacation, some lured by the ailing hotel industry catering to parents with remote learners through “roadschooling” amenities. By Leanne Italie. UPCOMING Wednesday, 1,180 words, photos.

Books-Misty Copeland: Ballerina Misty Copeland’s latest project is a children’s book that harks back to her own youth and touches upon themes of camaraderie and confidence. She speaks to The Associated Press about the book and about the devastating effect of the pandemic on the dance world. UPCOMING Monday: 900 words, video, photos. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck.

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HOMES

Better Lighting: Sunset is arriving noticeably earlier, the weather is turning colder, and we’ll soon spend even more time cooped up inside the homes where we’ve huddled, and sometimes quarantined, for nearly seven months. If ever there was an autumn when things could be a bit brighter, this may be it. Time to reassess the way your home is lit -- and possibly make a few changes. By Melissa Rayworth. UPCOMING Wednesday, 800 words, photos.

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HEALTH

Virus Outbreak-Israel-Jewish Law: For Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews, coronavirus restrictions have raised numerous questions about how to maintain their religious lifestyle during the outbreak. By Ilan Ben Zion. SENT Monday, photos.

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GARDENING

Planting trees: An environment-friendly project has gotten a lot easier. By Lee Reich. UPCOMING Tuesday, 600 words, photo.

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In case you missed it:

FOOD: Home Cooking Trends; Halloween Candy; One Good Thing-Coffee and Conversation; Western Wildfires-Wine Crisis.

STUFF: Racial-Injustice-BLM-Merchandise

PARENTING: Virus Outbreak-Masks in School; Q&A-Parents-Navigating-Virtual-School.

HOMES: Desk Shortage.

HEALTH: Virus-Outbreak-Social-Media-Shaming; Viral Questions-Flu; Virus Outbreak-Children's Health; Viral Questions-Kids.

FASHION: Milan Fashion Week-Watch.

PERSONAL FINANCE: NerdWallet-Millennial Money-New Homeowner Costs.

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