Weekly News Update

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Coronavirus-Related News & Resources  

• NPR reported a 79% drop in clothing sales due to the pandemic.
• Meanwhile, The Cut wondered if Amazon can save luxury fashion — and Esquire looked at how the book publishing industry is trying to cope.
• CNN explained why big brands are making face masks right now. 
• SmartBrief suggested five strategies to combat work-from-home burnout. 
• The Washington Post revealed why so many of us have been feeling so tired when we have more time to sleep.
• The Washington Post also compared Facebook Rooms, FaceTime, Google Meet, Houseparty, Skype, and Zoom.
• Self had advice on creating things to look forward to when so many events and experiences are not an option.
• Vice noted, “The next couple of years could be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy a first home for the lucky people who still have jobs.” 
• The Verge shared that a court in Texas is holding the first jury trial by Zoom.

In Other News… 

• Elle offered details on Target's new designer dress collection with Cushnie, LoveShackFancy, and Lisa Marie Fernandez. 
• Harvard Business Review wondered why many luxury brands and celebs are “adopting lower-end fashions and items,” as the writer put it.
• Entertainment Weekly listed what's coming to Netflix in June, including a new Queer Eye season, a new Spike Lee film, Clueless, and Hannibal.
• For your Laugh of the Week, from McSweeney's: Don't worry about those velociraptors. 

On CorporetteMoms Recently…

• We asked readers how they are sharing work time with their partners while parenting and working from home.
• We offered some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable workwear.

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