Weekly News Update

Coronavirus-Related News & Resources  

• The Atlantic looked at how the pandemic will affect oh-so-popular open-plan designs.
• The Washington Post shared a list of readers' frequently asked questions about COVID-19. 
• Fast Company talked to six female executives about the lifestyle changes they’ll keep post-pandemic. 
• Politico talked to economist Betsey Stevenson, who commented that the economic toll of today's childcare problems will be felt for 20–30 years.

In Other News… 

• Bust explained the origins of #MedBikini. 
• Fashionista highlighted Geenie, a new e-commerce site that connects shoppers with indie beauty brands that fit their values. 
• International Business Times reported on a study that found that harmful chemicals from sunscreen can be absorbed into the bloodstream after one use.
• Teen Vogue offered a guide to understanding sulfates and sulfate-free products. 
• Marie Claire reported that Target has added a badge to its website that denotes Black-owned brands and brands with Black founders.
• Slate published an opinion piece criticizing the 23 states that opted for in-person July bar exams. 
• The New Yorker reviewed two new books, Clean: The New Science of Skin and The Remarkable Life of the Skin to take a deep dive into the nature of our skin and skincare.
• Muse by Clio praised Nike's new ad (which has a voiceover by Megan Rapinoe).
• The Los Angeles Times spoke with Alanis Morissette and Liz Phair; this year is the 25th anniversary of Jagged Little Pill, and the two had pre-COVID plans to tour together. 
• Your Laugh of the Week comes from The New Yorker's Daily Shouts, which offered “Tantalizing Fantasies After Four Months of Quarantine.”