LinkedIn lets 15,900 employees take week after Easter off in push to avoid burnout
Social networking giant LinkedIn is allowing its staff members a full, paid week off post-Easter to support mental well-being.
Austin community enjoys socially-distanced live music on Easter Sunday
In front of a slowly changing downtown background, a return to an Austin original on Sunday: live music.
Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic
Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.
Get ‘egg-cited’ for Easter with these free holiday-themed movies on Tubi
Easter is April 4, and it’s an “egg-cellent” time to watch free-to-stream movies featuring the Sunday holiday.
Some Holy Land sites reopen as Christians mark Good Friday
Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down.
Austin-area businesses, restaurants offering specials for Easter
Looking to do something special for Easter? Several Austin-area businesses and restaurants are offering up something special.
April Fools' Day 2021 pranks: Cauliflower Peeps, Velveeta skincare, Ikea dog couture
Many brands opted into the trickery on April Fools’ Day 2021. Here’s a roundup of some of the best shenanigans.
Travis County Parks will be open on Easter, capacity still limited
Travis County Parks will be open on Easter but visitors are reminded that the parks will have limited capacity in order to prevent the spread of COVID.
People in Austin celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with, without masks
St. Patrick’s Day arrived right after mixed messages from the state and city regarding COVID-19 safety precautions.
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations spark concern about spike in COVID numbers
Austin’s Entertainment District was jammed Wednesday night with people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, many of them not wearing masks.
White House fountains dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day, dancers line up at Irish embassy
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the White House featured a display of green water in the fountains on the north and south lawns. Meanwhile, Irish dancers lined up to perform in front of Ireland’s embassy to mark the holiday.
Biden meets with Irish prime minister, recommits to Good Friday accord on St. Patrick's Day
Joe Biden, the latest president of Irish descent, is set for a virtual meeting Wednesday with Ireland's prime minister, Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Top o’ the morning! World leaders wish Ireland Happy St. Patrick’s Day
World leaders were seeing green as they wished Ireland a happy St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick’s Day arrives as whiskey gets cheaper
The US is temporarily suspending tariffs placed against Scotch whisky.
McDonald's Shamrock Shake celebrates St. Patrick's Day and beyond
McDonald’s said the green mint-flavored drinks will be available while supplies last, which could possibly be through the weekend.
Wear green, get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme has a tempting offer on this St. Patrick’s Day that will save you some dough.
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in the U.S. was actually held in Florida, historians say
It turns out, St. Augustine was the first U.S. city to hold a St. Patrick's Day parade -- back in 1601.
MADD reminding people to celebrate St. Patrick's Day responsibly
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is asking everyone to plan a safe ride home if they're planning to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Italy back to lockdown over Easter weekend amid surging COVID-19 cases
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Tubi’s selection of Irish-themed movies, shows
From folksy Irish tales to action-packed movies, Tubi has got you covered this St. Patrick’s Day with hundreds of Irish-themed titles.