Haley Velasco
Wall Street Journal
New Jersey, United States
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‘Bing Bong!’ Why the New York Subway Sound Is Everywhere
One of teacher Ashley LaGrow’s students was using the classroom’s bathroom in Bettendorf, Iowa, when the third-grader sang out a refrain once reserved for New York City’s underground. “I was at my small group table, teaching my kids,” says Ms. LaGrow, 28. “All of a sudden, I hear ‘bing bong, bing bong.’” Within seconds, the whole group joined in, and a chorus of bing bongs stalled their lesson. → Read More
The Best Commuter Bags for Hybrid Work, When Your Load Is 10 Pounds Heavier
From gym shoes and chargers to books, cutlery and laptops, workers without permanent desks now carry a lot more back and forth each day. Here, our five top picks to schlep it all. → Read More
How TikTok Made Pop Its the Toy of the Pandemic
A toy that mimics the sensation of bubble wrap is a hit with children who watch viral videos on social media. → Read More
Dyson Airwrap: Is 2021’s Trendiest Hair Styler Worth the $550 Price Tag?
We consulted stylists and did our own test to see whether the pricey Dyson Airwrap hair styler deserves its status as a social media sensation. → Read More
Squishmallows Carry on Where Furbies Left Off. ‘It Just Kind of Exploded.’
Fans of the stuffed toys scour the U.S. to add to their collections made popular by TikTok → Read More
Tempted to Travel to the Caribbean? Know the Covid Rules
Most of the region’s islands are open to U.S. visitors now, but you’ll have to navigate a multitude of pandemic obstacles before you can flop down on the beach. Here’s the advice you need. → Read More
From Amanda Gorman to the Weeknd, a Super Bowl Spectacle
Sunday’s game features blockbuster performers, including the Weeknd, H.E.R., Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan. And to signify the challenges of the past year, youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman will recite a tribute to everyday heroes. → Read More
Can Books Compete With Netflix? Yes, and Here’s Why
The latest Covid trend is binge-reading. Independent bookstores are happy to oblige with special offers, free delivery and more. → Read More
Why Astrology Apps Are Rising
Trendy apps are exposing many to astrology in convenient, surprisingly thorough ways. But some old-school zodiac fans aren’t signing up. → Read More
Switch Hitters: Desk Lamps That Perform a Bonus Task
Save precious real estate on your work surface with these light fixtures that double as a device charger, a speaker or even a plant pot. → Read More
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Vehicle of Choice May Surprise You
The Nascar analyst and Daytona 500 champ, who’s returning to the racetrack this month, nerds out on cycling data, ’70s-era autos and steering in VR. → Read More
Can This Tiny Device Fix Your Posture?
This techy gadget aims to help you sit a little taller in weeks. → Read More
New Tamagotchis, and the Trials of Digital Parenthood in 2018
Many children of the ’90s had to learn to feed a Tamagotchi—or risk its dying. Here, a once-proud digital-pet owner frets over the challenges of raising the next generation of little monsters. → Read More
Too Busy for a Book Club? Join an Online Version
These novel online book groups help time-strapped adults debate new works on digital platforms they already enjoy. → Read More
Documentary ‘Love, Cecil’ Heads to New York City
Director Lisa Immordino Vreeland’s film opens this month followed by a national rollout. → Read More
Does Smart Luggage Really Make Travel Easier?
High-tech bags preempt the nightmarish struggle to find an outlet at the airport. But they come with their own built-in issues. Here, we explore both sides of the debate. → Read More
Happy Meal Toys as Art
Oliver Clegg scoured eBay to create his first New York City exhibition. → Read More
'Finish each day the best way you can': Beyond the Brief with Xavier Green, TracyLocke
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the 4A’s has partnered with The Drum to pull back the curtain and look at an industry full of problem solvers, creative types and analytical minds. But what keeps them going once the briefs are written, the campaigns executed, and the pitches won (or lost)? → Read More
‘It's all personal, all of the time’: Beyond the Brief with Norm Shearer, Cactus
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the 4A’s has partnered with The Drum to pull back the curtain and look at an industry full of problem solvers, creative types and analytical minds. But what keeps them going once the briefs are written, the campaigns executed, and the pitches won (or lost)? → Read More
‘Water makes me happy’: Beyond the Brief with Noel Cottrell, Fitzgerald & Co.
To celebrate its 100th Anniversary, the 4A’s has partnered with us at The Drum to pull back the curtain and look at an industry full of problem solvers, creative types and analytical minds. But what keeps them going once the briefs are written, the campaigns executed, and the pitches won (or lost)? The Drum is now interviewing 100 people at 4A’s member agencies — across all disciplines, levels,… → Read More