Sports

The very first virtual NFL Draft went down last week and it couldn’t have gone better. Really great job by the ESPN production team to showcase just how much technology can do!

Surviving the Pandemic

A ten-step digital nature meditation for starting your weekend with some much-needed peace.  

To wear a mask or not to wear a mask while exercising outside, that is the question. The general consensus seems to be it might be more of a hindrance than a benefit.

A video compilation from New York Times readers who shared memories of things prior to the pandemic.

Travel + Leisure

A compiled list of the hotels around the world that have opened their doors to healthcare professionals and provided rooms and meals. 

Consumer Trends

According to The Cut and Bloomberg, the wealthy are dropping more money than ever on collectible jewelry. Over four sales throughout March and April, Sotheby’s ended up bringing in $6.1 million. The apparent motivation behind these luxury purchases? The rich are “wearing big diamonds inside” and buying jewels to make themselves feel better. 

Are People Who Live in Dog-Friendly Buildings Happier?

The length of isolation is affecting consumers definition of what is essential vs. indulgent purchase.

Business

Shake Shack announced on Monday it is returning the $10M PPP loan it received so that the money can go back into the pot to help other small, local businesses.

Beer brands are creating campaigns that relate to all of the the emotions and stress that come with postponing/cancelling/re-planning weddings and associated events due to Corona.