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Florida waitress writes uplifting ‘Black Lives Matter’ note on couple’s receipt, pays bill

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One Florida waitress recently surprised two customers by picking up the tab and writing a heartfelt note about equality, unity and the Black Lives Matter movement on their bill.

After dining at a restaurant in Gainesville on Sunday, Tailor Stewart and Tellis Baker were shocked to find that the total sum for their meal had been scratched out to $0, Fox 35 reports. There was also a note left on the back of the receipt.

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“Black lives matter. I will personally be taking care of your food today. It’s time we stand together,” the handwritten message from their server Hannah read. “You are all beautiful and amazing human beings who deserve the world and more. Equality is key.”

“I read it, and literally, I ugly cried. I was not expecting it,” Stewart said of the thoughtful gesture.

“Honestly, it was kind of a shocker especially with everything that’s going on now,” Baker added. “I kind of was just unprepared for it.”

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Though the meal was only about $30, the server’s sentiments meant so much.

As the couple exited the restaurant, Hannah and Stewart even shared a hug.

“Despite everything that’s going on, there are still good people out there,” the customer said. “It doesn’t matter what color you are, we are all the same deep, down inside and we all deserve to be treated equally.”

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Coronavirus: Health care worker surprises daughters after 9 weeks apart amid pandemic

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There’s nobody like Mom – and two young sisters in the U.K. adore theirs as their hero.

Suzanne Vaughan recently reunited with her daughters after spending nine weeks apart while working extensive hours in a hospital ICU fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

Suzanne Vaughan recently reunited with her daughters Bella and Hettie after spending nine weeks apart while working extensive hours in a hospital ICU.
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Video footage of Vaughan’s heartwarming reunion with Bella, 9, and Hettie, 7, has since gone viral on Twitter, with 6.5 million views.

The single mom reunited with her kids on May 31, after leaving them in the care of their aunt Charlotte on March 28, news agency South West News Service (SWNS) reports.

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In the quick clip, Vaughan snuck up behind the girls as they relaxed on a couch and asked what video they were watching.

Video footage of Vaughan’s heartwarming reunion with Bella, 9, and Hettie, 7, has since gone viral on Twitter, with 6.5 million views. 
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“Mummy! Mummy!” the girls shrieked in surprise, as the family embraced with hugs and tears after more than two months apart.

Though it was incredibly difficult to leave the children for a short time, Vaughan said she felt her daughters would be safest in the care of her sister while she focused on fighting COVID-19 on the front lines.

“Mummy! Mummy!” the girls shrieked in surprise, as the family embraced with hugs and tears after over two months apart.
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“I brought them to my sister’s home because I wanted to keep them safe, because I work at the hospital and was exposing myself to the virus each day,” the Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England woman said. “But I also wanted to work more, and I couldn’t do more hours and keep the girls. It was a really difficult decision but it was a sacrifice that needed to be made.”

“Leaving them was very emotional as I didn’t know how long it would be until I saw them again – I never expected it to be nine weeks,” she continued. “But so many others have made the same sacrifices because we want to help people and fight this virus.”

“Leaving them was very emotional as I didn’t know how long it would be until I saw them again – I never expected it to be nine weeks.”
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Vaughan works as an operating department practitioner at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Norfolk, and upped her schedule to work over 50 hours a week to help fight the pandemic.

Working 12-hour shifts during the days and nights, the 43-year-old spent three weeks in the ICU before transferring to a COVID-19 emergency department to assist with airway management.

During the nine hectic weeks, Vaughan stayed in touch with her kids with frequent FaceTime video calls and text messages – but it just wasn’t the same as being together.

“It was dead quiet [at home,] no one running about or screaming or laughing, it was horrible,” the health care worker recalled. “I don’t know what to do without them singing and dancing.”

Vaughan works as an operating department practitioner, and upped her schedule to work over 50 hours a week to help fight the pandemic.
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After nine weeks, Vaughan felt it was time to “put my girls first” once again.

“By the end, I had a countdown to when I’d be seeing my girls again and it was really the one thing keeping me going,” she said.

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The hardworking woman and her sister decided to keep the reunion a surprise from Bella and Hettie in case something changed – and the plan paid off.

“We kept it a secret from them because I didn’t want to disappoint them in case something changed, but it was all worthwhile when I saw their reactions,” Vaughan said. “I just didn’t want to let them go and when they cried I just felt it in my heart. It was amazing.”

“I’m just glad to be with them now, I was so overwhelmed both physically and mentally, it was surreal,” she mused. “We haven’t stopped cuddling for a minute since I’ve been back,” adding that the being reunited with her kids feels like winning “a gold medal.”

The hardworking woman and her sister decided to keep the reunion a surprise from Bella and Hettie in case something changed – and the plan paid off.  
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The family is now happy at home with their 11-year-old Jack Russell Daschund cross Lotty, and the girls say they wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I’m so happy to be back home. It makes me happy because I missed Mummy the most. And then Lotty,”’ Hettie explained.

“I think the National Health Service are really great people trying to save the world. Mummy did a brilliant job,” Bella echoed. “She had to be away to save people. She’s my hero.”

Minnesota bakery donates 800-plus cakes to 2020 high school grads

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Graduating high school during a pandemic is no piece of cake – inspiring one Minnesota baker to give away more than  800 cakes to local seniors in celebration of their accomplishments.

Bill Hansich, owner of Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, wanted to do something sweet for the senior students graduating from Red Wing High School this year. The teens finished school on a difficult note,the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports, with traditional commencement plans upended amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Bill Hansich, owner of Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, wanted to do something sweet for the senior students graduating from Red Wing High School this year.
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The small business owner initially planned to bake and donate a cake for all 220 members of the Red Wing senior class last month. However, word quickly spread, and donations poured in from schools, parents, residents and other business owners with requests to bake cakes for their seniors, too.

To date, Hanisch Bakery has produced more than 800 free, frosted cakes for 2020 grads at 12 schools, Hanisch told told “America’s Newsroom” host Ed Henry during a recent appearance.

To date, Hanisch Bakery has produced more than 800 free, frosted cakes for 2020 grads at 12 schools.
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“It started out as an idea to support our seniors here in Red Wing and it grew and blossomed. We are accepting donations, because 12 towns and 800 cakes is a lot of baking!” he joked.

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Acknowledging that the feat has been a “labor of love” for the staff, Hanisch described the support from the local community as “absolutely amazing.”

Though times are challenging, the baker said that he hopes the free cakes encourage the senior students to celebrate their achievements and look forward to bright futures ahead.

Acknowledging that the feat has been a “labor of love” for the staff, Hanisch described the support from the local community as “absolutely amazing.”
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“Life is going to throw you curveballs… but this is a way to show them that their community is going to support them now, and down the road,” Hanisch said of the effort.

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According to the Star Tribune, the 7-inch, two-layer cakes typically retail for $28, and the donations are covering only the cost. The bakery is turning no profit on the sweet treats for the senior students.

Coronavirus survivor, 104, jokes that champagne is her secret to longevity

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Cheers to no fears!

A 104-year-old woman in the U.K. who recently recovered from the novel coronavirus has playfully credited her love of champagne to overcoming not only COVID-19, but surviving the Spanish flu and two world wars.

Jane Collins is back at The Gables care home where she resides in Derby, England after being hospitalized for the viral disease and reportedly recovering in just 10 days, news agency South West News Service (SWNS) reports.

Jane Collins, 104, recovered from the novel coronavirus has playfully credited her love of champagne to her incredible longevity. 
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According to the outlet, Collins said she’s doing “very well” and feeling stronger each day.

“I’m still tired but I’m enjoying the cake and a little bit of champagne,” the centenarian said.

Her great niece Sarah Balmforth also echoed that the golden bubbly is Collins’ “secret” to longevity.

Her great niece Sarah Balmforth also echoed that the golden bubbly is Collins’ “secret” to longevity.
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Balmforth, 53, works as a nurse and said the family was terrified when Collins was diagnosed with the coronavirus in late April.

“When she was admitted to hospital, we were told to expect the worst due to her age and frailty,” the niece said. “She went into hospital with extreme lethargy and 24 hours later it was confirmed she had coronavirus. She was given superb care and she got stronger and stronger each day.

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“It was worrying because you wonder if a 104-year-old still has enough in her to survive, but she absolutely did,” Balmforth continued. “She had an iron constitution and she was strong willed. She loved red wine and a glass of champagne – that’s her secret.”

Collins worked in the health care industry for many years, and in a twist of fate, was once even employed at the Royal Derby Hospital where she fought COVID-19, SWNS reports.

The “fiercely independent” woman has been widowed for about 50 years and continued driving until she was 101. Collins even lived alone until she was 102, before moving into The Gables.

“I’m still tired but I’m enjoying the cake and a little bit of champagne,” the centenarian said of her recovery from COVID-19.
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According to her Balmforth, who affectionately calls her great aunt a “second mum,” Collins’ loved ones are not surprised that she has recovered from the coronavirus after surviving the Spanish flu and two world wars in the 20th century.

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“She’s always been a strong willed woman. She’s a source of pride for me, she’s as sharp as she’s ever been and still has her wits about her,” the proud niece said. “It’s not surprising at all that she has survived everything that she has, I think it’ll take quite a bit more.

“Jane was always a character. She used to tell me she’d wait for everyone to get into church so she could make an entrance,” Balmforth joked. “And even today, her nails and hair are always immaculate.”

National Doughnut Day 2020: Where to get free doughnuts

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Half a dozen things you didn’t know about doughnuts

Did you know there are actually two National Doughnut Days? Or that Emily Post issued rules on dunking? We’ve sorted through the Internet to find six of the tastiest facts you might not know about doughnuts.

If you go nuts for doughnuts, there’s a “hole” lot to love about National Doughnut Day.

Celebrated annually on the first Friday of June, several chains have already rolled out their plans for June 5.

Beyond the traditional giveaways happening this year, some special promotions for health care workers and first responders fighting the coronavirus pandemic on the front lines have been sprinkled into the mix.

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Duck Donuts: Registered Duck Donuts Rewards members can score a free cinnamon sugar doughnut from Friday to Saturday. “You could even call it National Donut Weekend!” the chain joked on Twitter.

Dunkin’: Customers can receive a free classic doughnut of their choice with the purchase of a beverage on Friday at participating locations. The festivities will continue into the weekend, as GrubHub is offering a free half-dozen doughnuts on Dunkin’ orders of $10 or more on Saturday and Sunday, the coffee chain said.

Entenmann’s: The baked goods company is thanking health care heroes across the country with their “Standing Doughnation Sweepstakes.” Through June 18, fans can nominate their favorite health care workers using the hashtag #StandingDoughnation on Twitter for a chance to win $500, a $500 donation the hospital or health care facility of their choice and, of course, free doughnuts. See here for official rules.

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Krispy Kreme: The doughnut-centric chain is taking things to the next level by celebrating for a week straight. From June 1 to 5, or what Krispy Kreme has dubbed “National Doughnut Week,” customers can receive a free doughnut of their choice at participating locations, while supplies last – no purchase necessary.

Salvation Army: Did you know that National Doughnut Day was started in 1938 by the Salvation Army? Continuing its longstanding tradition of delivering sweets to everyday heroes, the organization plans to “thank the men and women on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic by delivering donuts and hope” this year, the Salvation Army said.

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Hungry for more? Here’s half a dozen fun facts about the beloved sweet treat.

Beauty blogger apologizes for blackface makeup to ‘support’ Black Lives Matter: report

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A beauty blogger from the Philippines has reportedly apologized for posting photos in blackface makeup in “support” of Black Lives Matter, though social media users say it doesn’t suffice.

Blogger Ken Francisco De Dios was pictured wearing dark makeup and a wig in four photos recently shared to Facebook with the caption “Black Lives Matter,” according to The Sun, reportedly in “support” of the movement.

Though De Dios appears to have since removed the post from Facebook and deleted their Twitter and Instagram accounts, screenshots of the controversial pictures are being circulated online and slammed by commenters as tone-deaf and offensive.

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“This ain’t it” one Twitter commenter declared on Saturday, sharing the screenshots in a post that since gone viral with over 3,300 shares and 14,500 likes.

Amid the backlash, De Dios allegedly apologized for the images with an extensive explanation.

“Before everything gets out of hand I would like to apologize for the whole ‘blackface’ issue,” the blogger said in a now-deleted Facebook post, according to the outlet. “It wasn’t of my intention to imitate anyone of any culture or race.

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“As an artist, I used my artistry to be part of the campaign and use it as a voice that black lives matter. I believe that this is a sensitive topic and that I should’ve kept my mouth shut,” De Dios continued. “I will try to learn more about such matters to keep myself from making ‘careless mistakes’ in the future.

“Cultural appropriation is an issue that is deeply rooted in a society that I am still educating myself on. I’ve read your comments and tweets and I honestly do understand where this backlash has come from. I am thankful for those who are educating me in the comments section.”

The Black Lives Matter movement is calling for justice for George Floyd following his death on May 25. Floyd died last week after he was pinned to the pavement by a white police officer in Minneapolis, who put his knee on the handcuffed black man’s neck until he stopped breathing.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

&pizza restaurant chain offers paid time off for activism amid George Floyd protests

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Pizza chain &pizza is offering its employees paid time off for activism following the death of George Floyd last week.

The fast-casual restaurant announced the news on Sunday.

“For those in this pain. For those in this fight. We stand with the Black Community against racial hate and injustice,” &pizza tweeted. “In memory of George Floyd & in UNITY always. From this day forward, @andpizza will be giving its employees paid time off for activism.”’

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Though a spokesperson was not immediately available to offer further comment on the new policy, a representative told Food & Wine that the additional days off will be added to the paid time off (PTO) that employees already receive.

The custom-pie restaurant chain, based in Washington, D.C., employs about 700 people across 40 locations in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. The new time-off policy will empower employees “to participate in activism of their choosing starting this week and moving forward,” the spokesperson said.

A Washington, D.C. branch of &pizza. The pizza chain is offering its employees paid time off for activism following the death of George Floyd.
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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, &pizza has delivered over 44,000 free pizzas to hospital workers, Fast Casual reports.

Floyd died on May 25 after he was pinned to the pavement by a white police officer in Minneapolis, who put his knee on the handcuffed black man’s neck until he stopped breathing. His death has since sparked protests across America.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Summer grilling: Smoky beef burgers with spicy mayo and lime slaw by Blue Apron

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Summer might look a little different this year as the coronavirus pandemic continues, but barbecue favorites don’t have to.

As the weather warms up and the nights get longer, nothing hits the spot quite like a juicy burger. In a conversation with Fox News, chef John Adler shared a delectable recipe for smoky beef burgers with a dash of smoky mayo and side of lime slaw.

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The vice president of culinary and physical products at Blue Apron, Adler previously spent 14 years working in some of the world’s best kitchens. Today, he oversees the development of core recipes and new product innovation for the meal kit delivery service

“I think a lot of people shy away from experimenting with burgers because they are in many ways perfect with just salt and pepper, but one of the easiest ways to add some flare to your burgers is to mix some dried spices into the burger mix along with your salt and pepper,” Adler said of the smoky beef burgers.

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To kick things up a notch, he suggested adding one tablespoon of dried spice to each pound of meat.

“It’s always important not to overmix the meat, so when I add spice, I use a large bowl and sprinkle as much of the meat with the spices before mixing it together,” he explained.

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As for the savory slaw, Adler said the simple side can be made up to 24 hours in advance, as “a quick and easy way to make something delicious to go alongside your burgers, without having to spend too much time in the kitchen.”

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Smoky beef burgers with spicy mayo and lime slaw

Ingredients:

  • 10 ounces of ground beef
  • 2 potato buns
  • 6 ounces of carrots
  • 2 scallions
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • 1 ounce of sliced pickled jalapeno pepper
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue spice blend
  • 1 head cabbage

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Instructions:

  • Prepare the ingredients. Preheat grill to maintain a temperature of 450 F to 500 F, oiling grill gates. Wash and dry fresh produce, cutting and discarding core of the cabbage, thinly slice the leaves. Cut and discard the root ends of scallions, thinly slice. Peel and grate carrots. Halve the lime and the buns. Roughly chop pepper.
  • Make the slaw. In a large bowl, combine sliced cabbage, scallions, grated carrots and juice from lime halves, plus a drizzle of olive oil. Season mix with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate and stir occasionally for at least 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Make the spicy mayo. Combine mayonnaise and chopped pepper to taste, depending on the desired level of spiciness. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Form and cook the burger patties. In a large bowl, mix beef, breadcumbs and spice blend, gently mixing to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. With your hands, form the meat mixture into two 1/2-inch patties, then transfer to plate.
  • If you’re grilling, lightly oil the patties and grill 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until brown and cooked through. Then, transfer to a plate. If you’re using a stove, heat a medium pan with a drizzle of olive oil until hot. Adding the patties, cooking 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until brown and cooked through. Then, transfer to a plate.
  • Toast the buns and serve. Using either the grill or stovetop, toast the buns (inside down) until golden brown. Then, assemble burgers on a toasted bun with spicy mayo. Serve with the slaw on the side, or on the burger itself. Enjoy!

What will hair salons, barber shops look like in post-quarantine America?

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If your lockdown locks are getting wilder each day of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re likely itching to get back in a salon chair to put your hair in the hands of a professional.

As hair salons and barber shops gradually reopen across the country and restrictions begin to ease, standard appointments for cuts and colors might be vastly different experiences than they were before the outbreak.

Tisha Fernhoff sanitizes one of the chairs after it was used at the Beauty Bar Salon in Auburn, Calif., on May 27. Barbershops and hair salons in most California counties were allowed to reopen Wednesday after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

As of late May, estimates indicate that between one-half and two-third of hair salons in the U.S. have been reopened in some capacity, according to Steven Sleeper, executive director of the Pro Beauty Association, a trade group representing independent salon owners.

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Though state and local orders vary in their evolving guidance on salon occupancy limits, face masks and temperature checks, most hair appointments will be a “bare-bones experience” for the foreseeable future, Sleeper told MarketWatch.

Tisha Fernhoff cuts Lisa Froling’s hair at the Beauty Bar Salon in Auburn, Calif. on May 27. Froling was the salon’s first client after reopening Wednesday morning. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

“It’s going to be stripped down and back to the basics and getting your service and getting out,” he speculated. “It’s not going to be warm and fuzzy, at least for a while.”

In conversation with Fox News, Great Clips CEO Steve Hockett shared his predictions for the future of hair salons and barbershops across the country amid the pandemic, as well as his ideas for how clients can protect themselves when getting groomed.

Mike Douglass, owner of the East J Barbershop, mops the floor of his shop on May 27 in Sacramento, Calif. Douglass said he will reopen in a few days so he has time to get his shop ready to adhere to the new guidelines that must be followed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

As the world’s largest hair salon brand, Great Clips franchisees operate 4,500 locations through the U.S. and Canada

“Salons are different than many other businesses because salons are licensed. It is not new in a COVID-19 world for salon professionals to have an intense focus and understanding of their personal health and safety, and that of their customers,” Hockett explained.

Vin Norton, of Wellesley, Mass., left, gets his hair cut by barber Cristian Lopez, of Sherborn, Mass., at Barber Walter’s barbershop, as they both wear masks out of concern for the coronavirus on May 26. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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Because all licensed hair professionals in the U.S. must be extensively trained on safety and sanitation, new health and safety protocols like social distancing, face masks, frequent handwashing and enhanced cleaning protocol will translate well to being enforced in the salon space, he said.

As Great Clips salons reopen their doors, the executive emphasized that the well-being of customers and stylists will always remain the company’s top priority. Recommendations and resources are being provided to all Great Clips franchisees, who independently own and operate their salons, in accordance with guidance from local authorities.

“Proper sanitization has always been an important cosmetology industry practice for Great Clips salons, and franchisees are following all federal, state/provincial and local guidelines or requirements related to social distancing, cleaning, disinfecting and other steps to help ensure customer care,” Hockett said.

Ahead of visits, customers are also being encouraged to use the haircare chain’s online check-in system to put their name on an appointment waitlists and confirm a salon’s operating hours, in order to reduce time physically spent inside.

Sandy Crabb, left, chats with Jan Borden as Susie Smith applies color to Borden’s hair at Makin Waves salon on May 27 in Huntington Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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To keep yourself safe while during appointments with your stylist or barber, it’s critical for customers to heed all federal, state and local requirements as salons slowly resume operations amid the ongoing outbreak.

“Many local authorities are requiring that customers wear masks or face coverings in salons, and some salons are independently requiring masks,” Hockett said. “So we’re encouraging Great Clips customers to bring a mask or face covering to the salon.”

Louie Ruvalcaba gets a hair cut from Saul Arvizu as other customers get their hair cut at Orange County Barbers Parlor on May 27 in Huntington Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

“In accordance with guidance from the CDC, we recommend customers use hand sanitizer or wash their hands before and after their visit to the salon. We’re also asking customers to make responsible decisions about when to visit and, if they aren’t feeling well, to visit their local salon another time.”

Luis Lopez wears a face mask while giving a hair cut to Alexander Chin at Orange County Barbers Parlor on May 27. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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In early April, 4,484 Great Clips salons closed to the public as a proactive response to the global health crisis. Now, over 2,300 Great Clips salons through the U.S. and Canada have reopened for business, albeit with restrictions, the company confirmed.

Global champagne sales fizzle amid coronavirus pandemic because people aren’t celebrating

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Now this is just cham-painful.

Global sales of champagne are predicted to fizzle by a third in 2020, as food serving establishments remain closed, social gatherings for special occasions are canceled and people have less to celebrate during the pandemic.

The champagne industry is projected to lose about $1.9 billion this year because of the coronavirus health crisis, the champagne producers’ group CIVC told Reuters on Thursday. At present, about 100 million bottles of the golden bubbly are expected to go unsold.

Global sales of champagne are predicted to fizzle by a third in 2020, producers say.
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The estimates were drawn from a 75 percent plummet in April and May, CIVC said. Group co-chairman Jean-Marie Barillere speculated that sales of the sparkling wine will remain below-average until the end of the year, despite the traditionally festive holiday season.

“We hope it will improve when hotel, cafes and restaurants reopen and people return to a more normal and more optimistic life, but it is hard to say how fast that happens,” Barillere explained. “We are preparing to difficult times ahead.”

The COVID-19 crisis could even shoot repercussions through the industry for years, for incredibly somber reasons.

“We are preparing to difficult times ahead,” said CIVC co-chairman Jean-Marie Barillere.
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“When someone loses a job or someone dies in his family, they don’t want to celebrate, so we’ll certainly see that risk hitting us for several years,” CIVC co-chairman Maxime Toubart said.

Last year, producers sold a record $5.5 billion worth of champagne, at nearly 300 million bottles.

In what might be a sign of the times, sales for cheap beer were recently up as the pandemic continues.

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