Walmart Is Under Fire For Allegedly Doing This to Customers bgwalker / iStock As the largest retailer in the U.S., Walmart is constantly in the news, whether it’s for policy changes or the introduction of new products . Shoppers across the country rely on these stores for groceries and daily necessities, and we trust that these stores will have what we need—and, hopefully, our best interests in mind. But now, Walmart is facing backlash for allegedly doing this one thing to customers over the course of several years....

Walmart Is Under Fire for Selling This to Shoppers Shutterstock Walmart might be able to draw in millions of shoppers to its stores every single day, but that doesn’t mean the retailer hasn’t faced its fair share of bad press. In just the last three months, Walmart has had to pull numerous products from shelves as a response to consumer backlash, including food items like coconut milk and ice cream ....

Walmart’s Upcoming Closures Will Slash Pickup and Delivery Services Shutterstock Store closures are nothing new at this point, and plenty of big names in retail have made some serious cuts recently, including Bed Bath & Beyond , Walgreens , and Best Buy . For the most part, Walmart has been lucky: The big-box retailer’s closures have been limited, with just a handful of locations permanently shuttered last spring, and a few stores closed temporarily for fires in the past few months....

What Are the “Natural Flavors” in Your Can of Seltzer? Shutterstock Flavored seltzers have exploded in popularity over the past decade, offering a bubbly, calorie-free alternative to sugary sodas and juices. Marketed as refreshing and healthy, many of these beverages list “natural flavors” or “natural ingredients” on their labels. What does that actually mean? You’d be forgiven for having no clue. Though “natural flavor” is the fourth most common ingredient listed on ingredient labels, according to the Environmental Working Group ‘s Food Scores database of over 80,000 foods, seltzer companies tend to keep the specifics of their production processes under lock and key....

What TSA Really Does With Items They Won’t Let Through Security Frame Stock Footage / Shutterstock Just the mention of airport security is enough to raise your heart rate, but actually being stopped by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)—that’s a whole different level of stress. If an agent does flag you at a checkpoint, it might be because you you forgot about a half-empty water bottle in your purse or you packed your standard-sized shampoo instead of your travel-sized bottle....

Why Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Gets Hate From Fans on His Birthday Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock On what would have been his 65th birthday, Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson , sent a message to some of the late singer’s more toxic fans. In a video posted to Instagram on Aug. 29, the 25-year-old revealed that she has been sent abuse annually on her father’s birthday. Paris claimed that this happens whenever she doesn’t post a tribute to her late father, but she also explains her reasoning for letting his birthday go unmentioned....

Why the New COVID Variant Could Make You Sick Longer, Doctor Says iStock / Choreograph It can be hard to forget the twists, turns, and uncertainty that characterized some of the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But even though life has gotten more or less back to normal in the years since, the virus remains a threat as it continues to evolve and adapt . Scientists closely monitor these changes for anything that could potentially create another serious public health crisis....

Why Up to 75% of People on Weight-Loss Drugs Stop Taking Them, Cardiologist Says Shutterstock The appeal of weight-loss drugs is clear: For those who have struggled with the scale, the treatments can help achieve results and improve overall health (and do so quickly). But with any seemingly foolproof solution, there is always some catch, and the weight-loss drug market is no different. While they’re often cited as “miracle drugs,” a study published in JAMA Network Open in May found that 50 to 75 percent of people who start taking these medications end up discontinuing them within one year....

Woman With Incurable Stomach Condition Says Ozempic “Isn’t Worth This” fcm82 / Shutterstock Many have hailed semaglutide injections —more commonly known by their brand names, Ozempic and Wegovy—as miracle drugs for weight loss. However, new details about the medications have come to light, with some patients reporting painful side effects they believe may be connected to the injections. Now, one woman with stomach paralysis is speaking out about the debilitating condition, after patients taking the drugs reported the same diagnosis....

World’s Oldest Person Dies at 117 and Here’s How She Said She Lived So Long @MariaBranyas112/X The world’s oldest living person , Maria Branyas Morera , died on August 19 at 117 years old—a very good run for the California-born centenarian who lived in Spain. Born in San Francisco in 1906, Branyas lived through incredible historical events, and even survived a bout of COVID at age 113. “Maria Branyas, the grandmother of Catalonia and the oldest person in the world, has left us,” said Catalonia’s president, Salvador Illa....

Yosemite National Park Is Closed to Visitors, and There’s No Reopening Date Kelly vanDellen / Shutterstock Spring break is fast approaching—and for many of us, that means some much-needed time off. A U.S. national park is a great option for any adventurer, but if Yosemite is at the top of your list, you’ll want to make sure it’s open first. The iconic national park is currently closed to visitors—and as of right now, there’s no reopening date set....

Your Kitchen Sponge May Be Dirtier Than Your Toilet Seat—Here’s What to Do Shutterstock Of all the areas in your home, the kitchen is notorious for having the most germs —yes, even more than your bathroom. “What’s dirtier than your toilet seat? Your kitchen,” says Dr. Reginald Nguyen , a family medicine doctor with Memorial Hermann Medical Group Sugar Land Primary Care. Cutting boards, counters, coffee makers, sinks… without proper cleaning, they quickly become breeding grounds for nasty bugs....

Your Ultimate Christmas Carol, Based on Your Zodiac Sign zeljkosantrac/iStock “It’s tiiime,” as Mariah Carey famously says in her Christmas classic, “All I Want For Christmas is You.” The weather is getting colder, holiday decorations are up, and you’re starting to check things off of your gifting list . And there’s no better way to get in the spirit of the season than listening to some festive tunes. That’s why we asked astrologers to pair each zodiac sign with their ultimate Christmas carol....

“Game of Thrones” Star Says Intimacy Coordinators “Ruin” Sex Scenes <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/sean-2019.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Sean Bean at the “Game of Thrones” final season premiere in 2019 - 1”> lev radin / Shutterstock A movie or TV love scene may be between actors on a set, but it has to look convincing and real. Still, ask any actor who’s done such a scene, and they’ll likely describe the experience as awkward, given that they’re pretending to engage in an intimate act while surrounded by cameras and crew members....

“Rabbit Fever” Is Spreading and Could Infect Humans, Health Officials Say elenaleonova / iStock Although a rare disease , tularemia cases within feline populations are steadily on the rise. Also known as “rabbit fever,” this illness typically spreads through tick or fly bites or via contact with sick or dead infected wild animals, especially squirrels, rabbits, and rodents, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Until recently, exposure was mostly limited to animals, but with tularemia running rampant in some states, health officials are warning pet owners that the highly infectious disease can be transmitted to humans as well....

“Severe Weather” Could Bring Tornadoes to These Regions Next Week Minerva Studio/Shutterstock The heavy rain and flooding in California serve as a reminder that not all extreme winter weather comes in the form of blizzards and freezing temperatures. Abnormal conditions and other phenomena have shifted the calendar, spurring wet weather and intense storms well ahead of when they’re expected to begin. And now, meteorologists warn that “severe weather” could bring tornadoes to some regions next week....

10 Best “Off-the-Beaten-Path” Travel Destinations, New Data Shows CandyRetriever/Shutterstock Earlier this year, a survey conducted by American Express Travel found that 89 percent of respondents want to travel to destinations they’ve never visited before —which is why their 2024 Trending Destinations list bypasses typical vacation spots and ranks the best off-the-beaten-path trips instead. Whether that’s a historic European city, a tropical Indian Ocean beach, or an Australian rural retreat, these locales offer a less touristy alternative to some of the world’s most visited places....

10 Easy Ways to Instantly Transform Your Porch Shutterstock When people approach or pass your home, you have just one chance to make a good first impression. The state of your porch may well be the first thing they notice . If your porch is cluttered or just plain boring, you could be setting an unintended tone for your guests. However, interior designers and real estate experts say that with just a few simple front porch ideas, you can beautify that space and make the most of the added square footage....

10 Major Etiquette Gaffes by U.S. Presidents Abroad Shutterstock Over the weekend, President Donald Trump kicked off his Asia tour with a visit to Japan. On his second day there, he and Prime Minister Shinzō Abe decided to engage in a little carp feeding at the Akasaka Palace, which is a decades-long tradition for international dignitaries. The moment ended with Trump unceremoniously dumping all of the carp food, kind of like a 6-year-old trying and failing to keep his goldfish alive....

10 Most Affordable Home Decor and Furniture Sites Eleganza/iStock Redecorating your home can be a daunting and expensive endeavor. And while you may long for a designer sofa, high-end hallway mirror, or a piece of custom artwork, the realities of your budget may make it seem like you’ll never get the look you want. Fortunately, there are still plenty of options for people hoping to freshen up the look of their dwelling without entering a showroom—and, more importantly, without going broke in the process....