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Yahoo LifeBlocking middle seats on planes reduces risk of COVID-19 transmission, CDC study says
New data suggests that unblocking the middle seat on planes might not be the safest route amid the pandemic.
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Retrofit your old car with this high-speed charger and music-streaming device—on sale for $16!
The Imden Bluetooth 5.0 FM Transmitter is one of Amazon's hidden gems.
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CDC updates travel guidance for fully vaccinated people. Here's what experts say it means for families, summer vacations
The new guidance says that fully vaccinated travelers do not need to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation to get tested for COVID-19 before and after travel.
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Woman’s new license mistakenly features her in a face mask: 'Of course it would happen to me'
A California woman got a surprise when her new driver's license arrived in the mail with a photo of her in a mask. "No way this is going to pass as valid identification," says Lesley Pilgrim.
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CDC says 'avoid travel.' Experts say warning won't deter people with holiday weekend plans
The CDC director issued the warning going into Presidents' Day weekend, which is typically a long weekend for many Americans.
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Dog owners speak out as airlines ban emotional support animals: 'I will not be putting the animal who has saved my life in cargo'
New bans on emotional support animals goes into effect on Monday.
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Travel influencer goes viral after doing her hair on a 6-hour flight: ‘Black women are magical’
Cassy Woodley is a pro when it comes to doing her hair while she travels.
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New Year's Eve celebrations get new CDC guidance
The CDC issued new recommendations for how to celebrate New Year's Eve safely during COVID-19, including wearing a mask indoors and avoiding travel.
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Travelers with COVID-19 are selfishly endangering others. Experts call the problematic behavior 'truly reckless.'
Several people have made headlines recently for traveling despite knowing they had either tested positive for COVID-19 or had symptoms of the disease. Experts say a variety of reasons may be at play.
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Amazon's having a massive sale on Samsonite luggage—save nearly 70 percent!
Grab this two-piece Samsonite set for 66 percent off—you'll hit the road one of these days, right? P.S. It'll arrive by Christmas too.
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COVID-19 and travel: As airports are packed across the U.S., experts warn of 'a surge' of new cases after Thanksgiving
It's not just about what's happening in airports, though, it's the entire travel experience that's a potential problem, one expert tells Yahoo Life.
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The CDC says COVID-19 airport screenings are 'ineffective': How to stay safe when you fly
"Because the symptoms of COVID-19 are nonspecific, symptom-based screening programs are ineffective for case detection," the CDC says.
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Furloughed American Airlines flight attendant delivers emotional sendoff on final trip: 'Thank you for the smiles'
During her last trip with American Airlines, a flight attendant delivered an emotional sendoff.
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Woman wearing 'Just Deaf, Not Rude' mask speaks out after rude encounter with flight attendant: 'I was very hurt'
“As my friend was looking to see which aisle we should go down, she heard the flight attendant who was behind me rudely say, ‘Are you really deaf?’”
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Mom removed from flight because her son refused to wear a mask speaks out: 'Very traumatizing'
The frustrated mother reports her child was screaming and pushing the mask away the entire time — which isn’t entirely surprising.
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Dogs are being trained to sniff out COVID-19 at the airport
Airports are using trained dogs to detect passengers infected with COVID-19 — even before they show any symptoms.
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See why this $14 USB car charger—it's over half off right now—has more than 18,300 reviewers hooked
Juice up your phone on the go with one of Amazon's hidden gems—save 54 percent for a limited time.
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'This is a lifesaver:' This top-rated LED camping lantern is just $14, today only
This LED lantern doubles as a portable ceiling fan too — and it's 30 percent off.
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'See the world in a whole new way': Amazon's No. 1 best-selling binoculars are just $75, today only
They're 32 percent off — but hurry, the sale ends tonight.
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Airbnb home with 'devil worship' decor made 'family feel unsafe,' renter says
A New York man and his family left their Airbnb rental in a hurry when the decor made them feel "terrified."
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Amazon just slashed the price of this wildly popular luggage set to just $33— over 50 percent off!
Over 11,00 shoppers give this set a perfect 5-star rating.
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Amazon just slashed prices on Coleman camping gear—save up to 49 percent, today only
A cooler for just $9? A propane stove for 35 percent off? Yep—all the road trip necessities to throw in the trunk are on sale today only.
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Need better Wi-Fi outside? Use this $30 gadget—it's 50 percent off right now: 'Fantastic range'
Never have a Wi-Fi dead zone in your backyard again with this 'amazing' internet access point.
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'This is our normal': YouTube-famous couple on sailing around the world and how a baby — and the pandemic — changed everything
“I was going to sell the boat and then come back to whatever it was I was doing and be like, ‘I … have discovered myself.’ And that just didn't happen,” Brian Trautman says, more than 45 countries, 200 YouTube videos and 70,000 ocean miles later. “It just sort of took on a life of its own.”
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How this entrepreneur pivoted her travel company to honor her Latinx heritage amid coronavirus crisis
Stephanie Flor, founder of boutique travel company Around the World Beauty, felt the impact of the pandemic immediately. But she continues guiding women on global experiences through a new beauty subscription box.
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Go shark diving in South Africa—and 9 more amazing Airbnb Online Experiences to try from home this week
Take a virtual trip abroad with live online events hosted by Airbnb experts all over the world.