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Hristina Byrnes

Every State’s Travel Guide for Residents and Visitors

Most U.S. states imposed limitations on interstate and international travel shortly after the coronavirus began to spread across the country in the beginning of February. Five months later, with most of the country open…

Hristina Byrnes · 6 years ago

How Free Is the Press in the World’s Richest Countries

Across the world, freedom of the press is entering a critical era. Several crises, from the coronavirus pandemic to a polarized public — have serious consequences for journalism and global press freedom. Prosperous nations,…

Hristina Byrnes · 6 years ago

These National Stores Require Customers to Wear Face Masks

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases have spiked over the last few weeks, hitting new records in major cities and states across the country, so have the number of face-covering mandates. 24/7 Wall…

Hristina Byrnes · 6 years ago

45 Fast Food Single Items With More Than 1,000 Calories

The age of COVID-19, with its social distancing measures and restrictions on movement, is probably testing even the biggest health fanatics’ discipline when it comes to food. In these trying times, people try to…

Hristina Byrnes · 6 years ago

Every State’s Travel Guidance for Residents and Visitors

Most U.S. states imposed limitations on interstate and international travel shortly after the coronavirus began to spread across the country in the beginning of February. Five months later, with most of the country open…

Hristina Byrnes · 6 years ago

Most Commonly Spoken Foreign Language in Every State

The United States was founded on immigration and, over time, became a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities. With roots in varying parts of the world, it’s no wonder there are a multitude…

Hristina Byrnes · 6 years ago

Your Mexican Beer Might Be Coming From Europe

The next time you open a bottle or can of the popular Mexican beer called Dos Equis, according to Beer Business Daily, it might have been produced not in Mexico at all, but roughly…

Hristina Byrnes · 6 years ago

What Your State Will Pay You to Recycle

Most Americans are hunkered down in their homes, keeping clear of the novel coronavirus — there have been about 760,000 people in the United States as of April 20. Staying inside all day, every…

Hristina Byrnes · 6 years ago

States With the Highest Number of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

The first case of the novel coronavirus in the United States was confirmed on Jan. 21, 2020 — a healthy 35-year-old nonsmoker who had just returned to Washington state from Wuhan, China. Since then,…

Hristina Byrnes · 6 years ago

Cities With the Fewest Nurses

In a time of true crisis, like the coronavirus pandemic, we find out who are the real heroes and absolute essential workers among us. And no, they’re not CEOs, lawyers, or Wall Street brokers.…

Hristina Byrnes · 6 years ago

The UK Wants to Fight Binge Drinking by Mandating Smaller Glasses

The British government has a plan to reduce binge drinking among its citizens: Mandate smaller wine glasses in restaurants. The government agency Public Health England, whose mission is “to protect and improve the nation’s…

Hristina Byrnes · 6 years ago

Here’s What People Eat for Good Luck on Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year starts this Saturday, January 25 — the first day of the annual Spring Festival that is considered the most important Chinese holiday. Also called the Lunar New Year, it is celebrated…

Hristina Byrnes · 7 years ago