"Reach out," the old jingled implored. "Reach out and touch someone." That was the 1980s, and the metaphor of physical touch helped humanize the still-nascent technology of long-distance phone calls.

This year, giving thanks might look a bit different, due to the global pandemic. Thankfully, though, one Ohio-based restaurant chain is hoping to bring people together with a special Thanksgiving meal ...

Clarissa is a solo traveler who has been to 47 countries on the backpacker’s budget, or $30/day. Last summer, I met a guy named Louis at my hostel in Portugal. He had just quit his 9 to 5 government ...

It can be tough to stay connected over long distances. Yes, there’s phone calls, texting, Facebook, Twitter, IM, video chatting and everything else. But what if you could give virtual hugs to each ...

As it became clear that the outbreak of the novel coronavirus would limit human interaction, local illustrator and watercolor artist Amy Wike turned to art to process her feelings. “Before enough time ...

Russell Stover's campaign on TikTok is an extension of a digital effort that urged people to send each other "virtual hugs" as the coronavirus pandemic dissuades physical contact. By enlisting an ...

Sometimes, I feel like I am bragging - something I was taught not to do - but I can't help it. I work in an industry that is quickly changing, and many people say is on its last legs. But when ...