Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of Aug. 18. For access to AP Newsroom and other technical issues, contact apcustomersupport@ap.org or call 877-836-9477. For reruns of stories, call Customer Support, customersupport@ap.org, 877-836-9477. For photo reruns, visit the photo archive. For questions, contact Julia Rubin at jrubin@ap.org or Mallika Sen at msen@ap.org.
MOVING
Be Well-Moving Stress: Moving to a new home or schooI can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable. By Katherine Roth. UPCOMING Tuesday, illustration.
NEW WORDS
Britain Cambridge Dictionary: “Skibidi”, “tradwife”, “delulu” and other slang terms popularised by social media are among thousands of new words to be added to the Cambridge Dictionary this year. SENT Monday, photos, video.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Education-Phones In Schools: Many students will return to schools across the United States to new restrictions on cellphone use. Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia have passed new laws or policies aimed at cutting down on the use of phones in schools. UPCOMING Thursday, photos, video, map.
With: Education-Phones In Schools-Localize It.
GARDENING
Gardening-Espaliered Trees: Growing fruit in small spaces is possible if you use the tree-training method called espalier. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
HOMES
Climate Choices-Heat Pumps: Switching to a heat pump is often touted as a climate-friendly choice that can help your wallet, too. But there’s plenty to know as you’re shopping around for this big-ticket purchase. SENT Monday, photo.
Climate Coastal Restoration: Coastal communities nationwide are ramping up efforts to restore and protect their shorelines as climate change causes more intense and destructive storms and leads to sea-level rise that puts tens of millions of people at risk. SENT Sunday, photos, video.
CELEBRATIONS
Muslim Marriage: From an NYC Muslim mayoral candidate talking about meeting his wife on the Hinge dating app to a Hulu Muslim matchmaking show, the ways in which American Muslims seek love and marriage are varied, ranging from the contemporary to the traditional. SENT Sunday, photos, video.
Boots-On-The-Ground-Line-Dance: The “Boots on the Ground” line dance has quickly become an anticipated moment at African American gatherings, like family reunions, weddings, graduations, parties and cookouts. Reasons why include shining a light on trail ride line dancing, social media, Beyoncé and the current political climate. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos, video.
DRIVING
Rethinking Speed Limits: A recent surge in U.S. traffic fatalities has the federal government and some states seeking to back away from their longstanding reliance on a nearly century-old rule used to set speed limits. SENT Sunday, photos.
TRAVEL
Dog Mountain Vermont: Dog Mountain, a nonprofit dog-friendly art park set on 150 acres, welcomes dogs and their owners to explore the grounds or visit the Dog Chapel to pay tribute to a furry friend. The park and chapel were created by Vermont folk artist Stephen Huneck. SENT Sunday, photos, broadcast.
___ In case you missed it:
BACK TO SCHOOL: Be Well-School Year-Sleep; Education-School Supplies; University of Alabama-RushTok; Education-Juvenile Detention.
GARDENING: When to Harvest.
TECH: One Tech Tip-Keeping Your Cool; Drone Deliveries.
SUSTAINABILITY: Climate Choices-Menstrual Products.
PETS: Japan-Pet Bugs.
SUMMER: Netherlands-Wild Swimming; France-Swimming in the Seine.
TRAVEL: France-Paris Castle.
— The AP
