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Every time I read a story about Arkansas State University's athletic teams, I am reminded that their school mascot, the Red Wolf, is lost to Arkansas and is critically endangered in its last refuge in North Carolina. Both the red wolf and its larger cousin the gray wolf were found in large numbers throughout Arkansas and the southeast when Europeans arrived on the scene. The arrival of settlers in Arkansas not long after the Louisiana Purchase was the beginning of the end for all wolf species in the state. No animal was more reviled by our ancestors than the wolf. In Europe the wolf has been demonized through folk tales and nursery rhymes since ancient times, so it was only natural for the image of the "big bad wolf" to transfer to the American frontier. Early settlers found large numbers of wolves throughout Arkansas. The eastern gray wolf (Canis lupus) roamed across most of North America, while the red wolf (Canis

Daniels said she felt more concerned about safety waiting in line, where people wore masks but had congregated behind her, than she did entering a store. As long as shoppers wore masks and shops limited capacity, and everyone was mindful of safety precautions, she felt safe. Tour of the Largest Indoor Theme Park in America - Mall of America - Nickelodeon Universe

The debate on whether athleisure qualifies as "fashion"—or even "real clothing" at all—feels pretty silly these days, if not straight-up antiquated. We've moved on from asking if leggings are appropriate for an overnight flight to spending all of our waking hours in some version of stretchy pants. We even conduct our most important Zoom meetings in them, albeit safely out of frame. Unsurprisingly, loungewear is among the only apparel category seeing a rise in demand amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Two weeks ago, NPR reported that spending on regular clothing and accessories has fallen 79%, but retailers are reporting major spikes in searches for sweatpants and hoodies. As the New York Times bluntly put it in an e-commerce report: "It's hard to sell clothes, other than leggings and sweatpants." There's a reason we've never connected loungewear with "fashion" or considered it part of our actual style. For most of us pre-COVID, legging

The Presso team first piqued my interest in a trip to Hong Kong last summer. The startup promised a clever approach to dry cleaning that involved setting up robotic kiosks in hotel hallways. The product is aimed at traveling business people looking for a quick clean of rumpled clothing ahead of an important business meeting. Best of all, it cuts out pricey hotel laundry services. Obviously, a lot has changed since late-August, and like many others, the team has attempted to find a way to leverage its technology in the battle against the spread of COVID-19. The solution is a bit more niche than some, but Presso is still a fairly small team. The company has added a disinfecting element to its robot in line with CDC guidelines and has begun selling a limited number of units to TV and film production companies. "My family in India actually contracted coronavirus and my mom and grandparents had to be hospitalized," co-founder and CEO Nishant Jain told TechCrunch. "

Things were different in the United States. Meredith Talusan explained to her distressed grandmother over the phone that while it was acceptable for men to wear women's clothing and makeup in the Philippines, doing so in America could get people beaten up or killed. "Why can't you just dress like a girl sometimes?" her grandmother asked. "Why do you have to change your name?" It was difficult for Talusan's grandmother to understand that her grandson was becoming a woman. "I loved you so much," her grandmother said in tears. The memory is one of many that Talusan recounts in her memoir, "Fairest," which was released Tuesday. The woman "who promised me she would always love me was talking about that love as though it were in the past," she wrote. "The rejection rippled through me, and I had to get off the phone for fear that she would say something else we would both regret." The Morning Rundown Get a head start on t

Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age. America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him. Built from the ground up for the latest hardware, Red Dead Online blends the classic multiplayer of the original Red Dead Redemption with the best of everything we have learned since then about creating deep multiplayer experiences. The result is something completely new and fun

While Pokemon Sword and Shield regularly hold limited-time events, many fans are still waiting for the pair of expansions set to release later this year to bring them back after finishing the main campaign. Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra are replacing the pair of follow-up games (such as Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon) that have begun releasing a year or two after a new generation of Pokemon RPGs release. Though an exact release date hasn't been set for either expansion, we know Isle of Armor releases in June and The Crown Tundra arrives this fall. The expansions are available to pre-order now through multiple retailers and the Nintendo Eshop. The expansions will not be sold individually, so you have to buy the Expansion Pass for $30 to gain access to both Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. Considering The Pokemon Company and Nintendo previously charged full price for the "definitive" third version of each game, the new model is

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is hosting food and clothing drives at its James Kerney Campuses (JKC) in Trenton next month to support families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. "We are seeing a marked increase in food insecurity, and we know the economic consequences of this pandemic has hit our underserved population particularly hard," Mercer County Community College President Dr. Jianping Wang said. "We see this as the perfect time to give back to the community, and support those who have supported us for so many years." New Jersey Coronavirus Updates: Don't miss local and statewide announcements about novel coronavirus precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. Mercer County Community College Bursar Lucia Brown-Joseph is organizing the drop-off, collection, and distribution for the drives. She has formed a committee of personnel from the college's JKC and West Windsor campuses, as well as MCCC facilit

Skyliners Hold Surprise Driveway ConcertThe band best known for their 1958 hit, "Since I Don't Have You", the Skyliners, held a surprise driveway concert on Saturday. 34 minutes ago Lower Burrell Fire Department Holds Food And Clothing DriveSeveral people were displaced after an apartment fire in Lower Burrell and the fire department held a food and clothing drive for those displaced. 36 minutes ago Penn Hills Fire Department Hands Out LunchesFirefighters in Penn Hills were seen handing out bagged lunches to those in need on Saturday. 39 minutes ago Police Investigate Spring Hill ShootingA woman was taken to the hospital after being shot in the leg in Spring Hill, Pittsburgh Police are investigating. 42 minutes ago Cyclist Killed In CrashA cyclist was struck by a vehicle and pronounced dead in Bell Acres on Saturday. Allegheny County Police are investigating the crash. 43 minutes ago Tennis Courts In Pittsburgh ReopenThe City of Pittsburgh has reopened tennis courts with

Shopping for clothing for pre-teens can feel incredibly difficult. I have a 13-year-old nephew who's so particular about his everyday t-shirts and fashion that my best bet is to buy him socks (and they have to be a specific brand of socks, too). So to save you some headache, we decided to go right to the source and ask tweens all over the country what sort of sweats, jeans, and accessories they have their eyes on. That way, the next time you go shopping for a birthday present or cute outfit for a tween in your life, you'll knock it out of the ballpark. Melanie Martinez - K-12 (The Film)

Click here to read the full article. If there's any celeb we would expect to take, say, a global pandemic in stride and remain unruffled as she quarantines in style, gardening and smoothie-making with her kids, it's the always-poised working mom Lauren Conrad. And lo and behold, Conrad is meeting those expectations and exceeding them; this designer/actor/entrepreneur/lifestyle icon is even taking this moment to launch her first line of kids clothing, Kohl's Little Co. by Lauren Conrad, this week. More from SheKnows Take that, 2020! Conrad will not be glummed up by your glumness! Instead, she will bring good cheer, cute-as-a button designs, and beachy-chic Califorina-cool colors to kids' closets everywhere. We, for one, are pretty thrilled. Conrad's children's collection caters to baby (newborn to 24 months) as well as toddler (2T-5T) sizes; it's gender-neutral with a heavy emphasis on mix-and-match, multipurpose items from rompers and bodysuits to dresses an

(AllHipHop News)The 25th anniversary of the late Notorious B.I.G'S debut album, Ready To Die, has inspired a new clothing line. Bosses at sportswear firm Fila are set to unveil the special collection, Fila x Biggie, in honor of the landmark record's release. It will feature six looks, including a T-shirt and visor from the Fila archives, as well as a new sneaker model. "We created this exclusive collection to honor a groundbreaking album, artist and pop culture icon who has left a lasting impact in the music world and beyond," a statement from Louis W. Colon, the vice president of heritage and trend for Fila North America, reads. "The era's most iconic Hip-Hop stars embraced the Fila brand, with memorable looks. In 1993, Biggie took the stage in Philadelphia wearing the T-shirt and matching visor that are part of the collaborative collection today." Biggie, Born Christopher Wallace, the star was murdered in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles in 1997. His

When Forever 21 declared bankruptcy this past fall, some saw it as a "tipping point" for the fast fashion industry. The brand's cheap, trendy clothing options and rapid product cycle allows buyers to acquire and dispose of the latest fashions frequently and at a low cost. But recent years have brought scrutiny toward the practices of companies known for fast fashion, such as Forever 21, Zara, and H&M. People are becoming more conscious of the impacts of where and how they shop for clothes, and it's helping to reshape the industry. Last year, McKinsey conducted a study which found that online searches for "sustainable fashion" tripled between 2016 and 2019.  A new report now suggests this increasing demand for eco-friendly fashion has provided a new frontier for material science and chemistry innovations in the apparel industry. The surging desire from both consumers and brands for new textile technologies has opened up the market to growth opportun

During the pandemic, several high-profile figures have become unlikely sex symbols, thanks to their valiant efforts to keep us all from dying painful, lonely deaths in the ICU and, to some degree, our rampant, isolation-induced quarantine hornies. Now, fans can wear their devotion on their pubic mounds. L.A.-based clothing brand Canava is honoring New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and romance novel hero and heart-throbby disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci with a line of women's underpants emblazoned with their names. The limited-edition line kicked off in late April with the Cuomo briefs and bikinis, which apparently led to demand for Newsom and Fauci versions. Canava prides itself on being a carbon-neutral, woman-owned, sustainable operation, so naturally, the virus hunks line is for a good cause. "When you buy any of these limited edition products," the brand—which also sells pajamas, robes, and other lei

Marco Capaldo and Kikka Cavenati are the duo behind London-based fashion label, 16Arlington. Established in 2017, their brand radiates glamour, real glamour. I mean Jean Harlow-type glamour that you associate with Hollywood starlets, but there is a cool London take on it. There's feathers, there's sequins, silk, leather and crystals. What more could you want? And these adorn killer silhouettes including strapless figure-hugging numbers to halterneck minis and one-shouldered midis. It's maximalism at its best. Brought right up to date though, there's more to the line, look closely and there's a collective harmony is the disharmonies - femininity and masculinity (see tailored blazers), minimalism and maximalism, made up sexiness and effortless style. It's not strictly PG either, to top it off there's also a hint of the fetish to mix is up. Hot. And the appeal is real, so much so they got their very own Hollywooder, Lena Dunham to walk in their Spri

Hungry Goat weathers coronavirus economic storm Mississippi Clarion Ledger Jackson business owners on Saturday returned to their barber shops, gyms and restaurants, many for the first in time in over a month.  They were joined by an excited public that has been under strict stay-at-home orders for the same amount of time, having limited their travel to businesses deemed essential, such as grocery and home improvement stores.  'This is showtime': Barbershops reopen  John Hudson, a heavy equipment operator from Brandon, and his son, Chase Hudson, were among the first customers to make an appointment early Saturday morning at Great Scott, a clothing, tailor and barber shop on Old Canton Road in Jackson.  The two waited their turn, even before the barbers walked into the door with facemasks on.  "It's been a long time and I definitely need a trim. It's also nice to try and get back to normal," John Hudson said.  Inside, two of the longti

Police are offering businesses several tips on how to prevent burglaries after hours. The Santa Paula Police Department arrested suspects in two separate commercial burglaries earlier this month, authorities said Thursday. The first burglary was reported at 12:39 a.m. May 8 at Ace Hardware, 568 W. Main St. Maximo Hernandez (Photo: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/SANTA PAULA POLICE DEPARTMENT) Police on scene found a front window smashed open and merchandise was stolen. Through an investigation, officers determined two suspects were involved in the burglary. More: Coronavirus update: Ventura County reaches 748 cases, deaths rise to 25 The second burglary occurred at 1:59 a.m. Wednesday at El Vaquero Guero Western Wear, 989 E. Main St. The burglary also involved a window smashed open, although investigators found only one suspect was involved. according to police. Later that day, police arrested Maximo Hernandez, 30, of Santa Paula, on an unrelated incident. While Hernandez

MEDINA, Ohio -- Bowie came into my life last September after a family friend found a litter of kittens in her back yard. I couldn't resist his adorable little half-gray face and had to bring him home -- and he's been a spitfire ever since. Although we're unsure of who Bowie's father is, I'm convinced it was a dog of some sort. Because Bowie may look like a kitten, but he acts like a puppy. Starting very young, Bowie learned that his favorite activity was a nice game of fetch. He also enjoys chasing me around the house, giving me kisses when I ask, crying at the door if I leave the house, begging for snacks at the dinner table and cuddling up to watch TV at the end of the night. The most cat-like thing he does is purr. When the COVID-19 outbreak began, I was still based in New York City. I had to make the tough decision to flee the city and come home to Medina, where I could have more space and safety, but obviously I couldn't leave my kitten behind in an empty a

Aritzia Inc. chief executive Brian Hill describes a visit to one of his stores as a luxury experience, one that he's spent years building at the Vancouver-based women's fashion retailer. Most locations have an earthy design: the walls are lined with wooden panels, ferns are scattered throughout the store and mini terrariums are nestled on top of cashier counters made of rocks and minerals. There's ample floor space between the $198 cashmere sweaters and $230 blazers that his style advisers pick out for customers. Even the way Aritzia's employees operate is different. Hill wants them to make a personal connection and is ecstatic when he hears they're texting or emailing customers outside the retail space. It's chic and personal, which is what draws new shoppers in and keeps the regulars coming back. Of course, no one has visited in the past couple of months because Hil

FOX Business' Lauren Simonetti on how Gap and SeaWorld are reacting to the challenge of coronavirus. Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Old Navy is donating $30 million worth of clothing to Americans in need during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a company video that was posted on YouTube. OLD NAVY BOSS TO TAKE THE HELM AT GAP TickerSecurityLastChangeChange %GPSGAP7.32-0.35-4.56% "To all the families out there keeping it together for Zoom school and uniting us with TikTok challenges, thank you for doing your part," the video message reads while artist Noah Scalin arranges the clothes on the screen to create a portrait of an American family. CORONAVIRUS COULD KILL JCPENNEY, GAP, DILLARD'S: RETAIL EXPERT TickerSecurityLastChangeChange %GPSGAP7.32-0.35-4.56% "Now we're doing ours," the message continues. "Because family has been at the heart of everything we do since 1994, Old Navy is don

While many places that accept clothing donations are shutdown, an animal nonprofit in Pittston Township is accepting bags of unwanted clothing. PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- The donation bins at Salvation Army in Wilkes-Barre and similar places are roped off, which might be a disappointing sight to anyone spending their time at home doing some spring cleaning. "People are home, you know they're cleaning out their closets, they want to get rid of their stuff, they want to feel like they're making some kind of progress during this time. And with Goodwill and Salvation Army and everybody shutdown, it's hard for them. They get the stuff done but then there's nowhere to go," said Pamela Marcinkevich, the executive director of Animals America located in Pittston Township.

Chances are you've found yourself reaching for your sweatpants more often these days. For most us, the coronavirus outbreak has changed almost everything about our daily lives — including the way we dress. If Instagram is any indicator it seems like we've collectively abandoned our jeans in favor of soft, unfussy loungewear. And sure, maybe we've swapped our "real" clothes for pjs because we have no where to go and thus no reason to get dressed. But I think we've also retreated into the comfort of soft jersey knits for the same reason we reach for comfort food after a break up: Emotional support. A plush sweatshirt is essentially a warm hug. Another lesson we can take from the slew of loungewear-clad celebrities and influencers on Instagram, is that pajamas don't have to look like pajamas. They can be just as chic and stylish as anything else is your closet. There is so many stylish loungewear pieces that are both comfortable and nice enough that they can