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Hilary George-Parkin

Freelance Writer

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    How factories are making face masks, ventilators, and hand sanitizerHow factories are making face masks, ventilators, and hand sanitizer
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    Factories that used to make perfume, T-shirts, and cars are now making supplies to fight the coronavirus.

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    Home delivery has helped China through its coronavirus crisis. The US needs to catch up.Home delivery has helped China through its coronavirus crisis. The US needs to catch up.
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    The US is “four or five years” behind China when it comes to home delivery.

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    How long will essentials like toilet paper be hard to get? It depends.How long will essentials like toilet paper be hard to get? It depends.
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    The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on the global supply chain for all kinds of products and retailers, even Amazon.

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    How Rothy’s became an “It” shoeHow Rothy’s became an “It” shoe
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    The startup has spawned a booming resale market, fan friendships, and more.

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    How to craft your personal style
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    Hate the idea of capsule wardrobes and workday uniforms? Here’s how to look like yourself.

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    Walmart shootings prompt retailers to change their open-carry policiesWalmart shootings prompt retailers to change their open-carry policies
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    Walmart, Kroger, CVS, and more are asking customers to leave their guns at home.

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    The Popeyes fried chicken sandwich shortage, explainedThe Popeyes fried chicken sandwich shortage, explained
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    How does a chicken restaurant run out of chicken sandwiches?

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    How a shoe that looks like a sock became the working woman’s obsession
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    A knitted twist on the ballet flat is stretchy, basic, and suddenly everywhere.

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    The newest cereals are hip, expensive, and keto-friendlyThe newest cereals are hip, expensive, and keto-friendly
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    The low-carb, high-protein diet has come for breakfast cereal.

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    Why is Halloween starting in the summer?Why is Halloween starting in the summer?
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    Target, Michaels, and Pinterest are already in the spooky spirit.

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