As of April 23rd, the CDC and the FDA have now said that the vaccine should be distributed in the United States and that the vaccine is safe, and effective, in preventing COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know about the pause — and the un-pause – of the vaccine. Why Did The FDA Pause The Rollout? The FDA paused the rollout after six women out of 6.8 million recipients of the J&J vaccine developed blood clots, one of whom died and another one who was hospitalized....

What is your name? Jonathan Katz. What do you do for money? Comedian, writer, producer. How old are you? Are you sitting down? I’m 70 years old. How old are your child/children? One is 25 and the other is 34. What are their names? Miranda and Julia. Are they named after anyone in particular? Julia’s named after my mother, who died very young. And Miranda’s named after her grandmother who had the letter “M” in her name....

The kit tasks kids with assembling the various components of their very own wand that looks straight out of Olivanders. Said kit contains a gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer that snap into the base of the wand and allow a tablet or computer to track its movements in tridimensional space. The kit also contains a programmable light and rumble pack. Once they build the wand, kids can fire up a customized smart device app from Kano and begin working their way through 70 app-based challenges....

Granted, R/C cars like this are generally targeted to hard-core enthusiasts, but that doesn’t mean your kid can’t enjoy tearing up the cul-de-sac with a little adult supervision. The 1/10th scale Hoonicorn is made by one of the R/C industry’s premier manufacturers, HPI Racing, and is pretty much a spot-on replica of the full-sized drift machine, right down to the “gigantic supercharger air scoop, paint scheme, and custom fifteen52 R43 wheels and Pirelli P Zero tires....

And now, thanks to the stream-ability of over 900 hours of PBS documentaries, including the complete filmography of the man, the myth, the legend: Kenneth Lauren Burns. If it’s been a while since you had ten hours to spend on a historical docuseries full of talking heads and panned and zoomed black and white photos. Here are five great titles to start with. Hemingway (2021) Alongside the likes of Mark Twain and Herman Melville, Ernest Hemingway is one of the foundational figures in American literature....

A Canadian company is hiring for a new position open to anyone in the U.S or Canada and anyone 5 years old and up. Canada’s Candy Funhouse is hiring a chief candy officer, and this work-from-home job sounds like it could be a whole lot of fun. “Do you love all things candy and chocolate? Are you passionate about confectionary treats and exploring unreleased and existing products?” the job description on LinkedIn reads....

In all fairness, it also looks like a medical bag. So don’t be surprised if somebody at the playground assumes you’re a doctor when their kid tumbles off the monkey bars. (That is, if they haven’t already asked you how much you charge to install kitchen cabinets.) Made from a rugged water-resistant nylon (with a waterproof tarpaulin bottom), the 6-gallon bag measures 6-inches by 8.5-inches by 11-inches and rocks both a “stay-open” frame and a ridiculous number of pockets, so you’ll never struggle to find those wipes and/or your stethoscope....

Drastic measures to curb global warming are needed in order to mitigate the damage our children and grandchildren will feel in the future — but in many senses, the new climate is already here.The New York Timesreported on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s newest “climate normals,” data that is updated by the NOAA every 10 years. In practical terms, per the Grey Lady, the data is mostly used by meteorologists when giving relational information about previous climate patterns....

I want you to know my kids are insanely awesome. I have a two-year-old, a four-year-old, and a 6-year-old and I couldn’t be happier. We’ve got a system worked out, all five of us, that works like clockwork. The kids dance and sing and play and take care of each other. My wife and I cook, read, clean, teach, play, and provide like champions. These kids are getting everything they need....

StarWars.com has just announced the entire cast of the upcoming series Obi-Wan Kenobi. In addition to Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen reprising their roles as Obi-Wan and Anakin Skywalker respectively, Lucasfilm has revealed: “joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie.” The supporting cast is diverse and eclectic. (Who the hell is Kumail Nanjiani playing?...

Tick-borne illnesses rarely kill anyone, but they certainly cause their share of problems for kids who wander into wooded areas each summer season. Lyme Disease, one of the most common tick-borne illnesses, can cause fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash. If left untreated, it can spread to the heart and the nervous system, occasionally resulting in death. You can prevent Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses by using insect repellent, checking for ticks and removing them promptly, applying pesticides, and removing underbrush from your property....

A percentage loss in this category is expected, as many families are traveling and eating out less, but it is poignant nevertheless. Nevada and Vermont also saw a sharp decline in that industry, with a -15.62 percentage loss and -8.52 loss, respectively. And Nevada, the home of Las Vegas, is particularly hard hit, with a Real GDP loss of -42.2% between the quarters, tied for the worst in the nation....

My boys, aged 5 and 7-years-old, were having the time of their young lives. They poured their toys on the pile from storage bins and indulged in the clatter of plastic and spreading mess. Destroying the family room is their hobby and they are very good at it. And here was the pinnacle of chaos. The only way it could have been better is if we let them pull the cushions off the couch and knock each other around....

When I separated from my wife, it was a sad and scary process. But the decision to go through with our separation was, ultimately, a smart one. That said, there have been more than a few bumps in the road I wasn’t ready for or simply didn’t see coming. So what have I learned about separating from a spouse that might be useful for anyone in a similar situation? Well, using my power of hindsight, which might be a superpower to some, here are some of the things I wish I knew before getting separated....

Eternals Volume 1: Only Death is Eternal We think this 2021 comic is your ideal place to start. Written by Kieren Gillen, one of the best comics writers working today, this story draws us right into the action and lore of the Eternals without a whole lotta extra baggage. The always-pithy Gillen sum-up of the basic conceit behind the Eternals is also helpful: “A long, long time ago, alien space gods came to Earth....

To start, if you’re thinking “masturbation coach” sounds like an odd job title, you’re not alone. Members of the field typically belong to a wider network of sex educators, more formally known as “sexological bodyworkers.” Joseph Kramer, Ph.D., founded the industry back in 2003. Though Kramer, who is known for having popularized the art of male genital massage, planted the professional seed years earlier. In 1984, Kramer founded the Body Electric School in Oakland, California, where thousands of individuals turned up for training....

Here’s the data behind these conclusions: What Happens To Your Mental Health Needless to say, the death of a parent (or any close relative or friend) is not great for your mental health. Perhaps the most robust study of this phenomenon was published in 2007 and involved a longitudinal analysis of 8,865 adults in the United States between 1987 and 1993. Researchers found that the death of both parents within a short time frame was particularly damaging, but that women were far more vulnerable to this than men....

Parents who work for of the Redmond, Washington-based technology company who are also parents can elect to take a three-month stretch off or use their additional time in a more piecemeal manner, which could be a better choice for parents seeking to split childcare and homeschooling responsibilities with their spouse. A spokesperson for the company told CNN that the policy is designed to “give our employees greater flexibility and time off as they face extended school closures....

Each year, monarch butterflies that usually hang out in the United States and Canada fly south to avoid the cold and end up chilling in forests that are located about 60 miles outside of Mexico City. To protect and preserve them, the area has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Monarch Butterly Biosphere Reserve and you can totally go there to see a seemingly endless swarm of orange....

There’s a mini-solar eclipse coming Mini or partial solar eclipses are always fun to catch in the sky because they don’t happen too often. Just like full solar eclipses, these don’t show up as often as other sky events, which makes them special. In a solar eclipse, the moon moves between the sun and earth which casts a shadow. The shadow either fully or partially blocks the sun’s light in some areas and instead of the super bright ball in the sky, it’s a dark ball with a bright ring around it....