How Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky IV” Co-Star Put Him in the Hospital for 9 Days Kevin Winter/Getty Images The antagonist of Rocky IV , the towering Ivan Drago, was the perfect villain for the political climate of 1985. An imposing vision of Soviet might, he faced off against the scrappy, upstart Rocky , a working class champion from Philly, their roles mirroring the U.S.’s vision of itself: the anyone-can-make-it American dream versus the rigid uniformity of communism—never mind that the actor who played Drago to Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky , Dolph Lundgren , is Swedish....

How to Clean a Washing Machine, According to Cleaning Experts Sergey Mironov / Shutterstock When you think about giving your home a good scrub down , you probably don’t consider washing the things that do the cleaning. Case in point—when was the last time you cleaned your washing machine? You’re not alone if you think the appliance is basically cleaning itself every time you run it. But that’s hardly the case....

How to Save Money on Cable and Streaming Services Giuliano Benzin/iStock An evening at home watching TV on the couch looks different than it did even just a decade ago, thanks to streaming service bundles. Instead of having to be home to watch our favorite shows as they air live, we now have the ability to play an entire series or our favorite movies on-demand. And because of some streaming bundle packages, it’s also never been easier to cut ties with traditional cable—without even losing access to live TV....

How You’re Using Your Dishwasher Wrong, According to Experts iStock The dishwasher is arguably one of the most important inventions for home appliances ever created, saving time and effort in the kitchen. “If you are preparing at least two meals a day for a family of four, you can save more than 75 percent in energy and water costs by running your dishwasher instead of handwashing your dishes,” Morgan Eberhard , Senior Scientist and Science Educator of Home Care at P&G, tells The Spruce ....

I’m a Cicerone and These Are My 8 Favorite Oktoberfest Beers Best Life Fall comes with plenty of traditions and activities to get excited about, but for beer lovers, it also signals the return of Oktoberfest beer. After starting off as the preeminent beverage served during a German crown prince’s wedding centuries ago, millions around the world rush to Munich or even just their local store to partake in the amber and golden-hued brews that come with the season....

I’m a Dollar Tree Shopper and I Renovated My Kitchen for $30: “So Much Brighter” iStock Many people assume they need to have thousands of dollars to renovate their homes —especially if they want to upgrade their kitchen . But one woman is trying to disprove that notion. Lifestyle influencer Camryn Love posted a video to her TikTok account @camryn.love showing how she was able to give her space a new look using just one product from Dollar Tree....

I’m a Longevity Expert and Here’s Why You Need More Fiber in Your Diet iStock A lot of us prioritize eating healthy foods to live longer, which is probably why there’s been a surge of interest in the “ Blue Zone ” diet over the last year. The diet is based on the eating habits of people living in the Blue Zones, or the five regions of the world with the highest concentrations of individuals living to be over 100 years old: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California....

If TSA Took Your Items at the Airport, Here’s How to Get Them Back Jodi Jacobson / iStock We’re all a bit wary when it comes to approaching the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at the airport, even if we’re sure we’re not transporting any prohibited items. Though for good reason , the scrutiny is intense, and you never know when you might have forgotten to stash those nail scissors or that regular-sized lotion bottle in your checked luggage—or just didn’t know something was forbidden on board....

If You Find This on Your Car, Report It Immediately, Police Say in New Warning YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV / Shutterstock Whether you’re headed to a meal or simply running errands, finding something unexpected on your car can really derail your day. There are a number of unpleasant additions you might notice, from a parking boot or ticket to slashed tires or a nasty scratch. These will all delay your departure, but police recently issued a warning about something else you might find that means you’re being targeted by scammers....

If You Have This Popular TV Provider, Prepare to Lose All Fox Channels Tomorrow iStock Most Americans find themselves unwinding after work and on the weekends with their favorite television shows. But this relaxing endeavor has become a little less stress-free over the past few years. Streaming services and cable providers regularly drop the channels and series we love over heated contract disputes. And now, one popular TV provider is prepared to cut every Fox channel—including Fox, Fox Sports, and Fox News—as soon as tomorrow....

If You Live in These States, Prepare for More of This Deadly Spider, Experts Say Shutterstock There are tons of things to love about summer, from spending time at the beach with family and friends to barbecuing in the backyard. Unfortunately, with the warm weather tends to come an uptick in outdoor pests, from garter snakes in your garden to cicadas in your back yard. And while the vast majority of the insects, reptiles, and other small creatures you encounter during the summer are relatively innocuous, there’s one notable exception to this rule: the brown recluse spider....

If You Live Somewhere Hot, Watch Out for This Venomous Spider in Your Home iStock Saying “it’s a hot one” is an understatement for most of us this summer, as a large majority of the U.S. has been hit by a wave of extreme heat the past few weeks. According to CNN, more than 90 million people across the country are in areas that are under heat alerts for temperatures that are dangerously high....

Invasive Ladybugs Are Spreading and Excreting “Foul-Smelling” Blood—How to Keep Them Out James Halfacre / Shutterstock Unlike a spider , cockroach, or other seemingly sinister creatures, spotting a ladybug in your home isn’t likely to make you squirm or scream. In fact, ladybugs are commonly thought to be a good omen, bringing luck when they land on you or cross your path. At the same time, certain kinds of invasive ladybugs can present big problems if they make their way inside of your home—including unpleasant smells....

IRS Announces Major Tax Filing Changes for Next Year—How You Can Benefit brightstars/iStock Filing your taxes may be the one thing you count on doing every year, but it might not always be the same process. Even when you haven’t had a major life change such as getting married or starting a new job, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) still makes adjustments to the process that can affect how you submit your paperwork....

Jane Fonda Says This Habit Caused Her to Develop “A Lot of Cancer” Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images A rare talent and beauty, Jane Fonda has sustained a thriving Hollywood career since the ’60s, starring in countless classics, from Barbarella to Nine to Five. Now an octogenarian , Fonda has spent the past seven years starring in the popular Netflix series Grace and Frankie , alongside Lily Tomlin . The show, which centers on an unlikely friendship between two women who are polar opposites, has done what few series have: it’s given a bold voice to women in their “third act” of life....

Joan Collins Says She Almost Had Warren Beatty’s Baby in New Book Larry Ellis/Staff/Daily Express/Mirrorpix via Getty Images So much has happened in the lives and careers of Joan Collins and Warren Beatty over the past several decades that the romantic relationship their shared is mostly left in the past. But, in her new memoir, Collins opens up about the period during which she was engaged to the actor, including becoming pregnant by him and deciding to have an abortion....

Joe Biden Issued Executive Order After “Mission: Impossible” Scared Him, White House Says Consolidated News Photos / Shutterstock President Joe Biden just took action in an attempt to keep Americans protected from artificial intelligence, and it turns out he was inspired by a blockbuster movie you may have seen this year. On Monday, Oct. 30, he signed the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence....

Johnsonville Sausages Sold Nationwide Are Being Recalled Over Contamination rudisill/iStock Now that the weather is warming up, the prospect of firing up the grill and inviting friends over for a backyard get-together is becoming more likely by the day. But before you light the charcoals, you might want to double-check what you’re grabbing from your kitchen . That’s because officials just announced Johnsonville sausages are now being recalled due to potential contamination....

Macy’s Is Starting 2023 With Even More Closures Shutterstock / Jonathan Weiss The last decade has not been an easy one for legacy retailers. Iconic shops that once dominated the mall landscape have begun to whittle down their location numbers as customers increasingly make their purchases online, swapping their shopping bags for shipping boxes. As a result, some stores have been forced to close down entirely , while others are using downsizing as part of their strategy for the future....

Marlon Brando Reportedly Hired a Bodyguard Over Fear of This Co-Star Archive Photos/Stringer/Getty Image It’s not all that shocking to hear that co-stars on a film may have had a spat. And throughout Hollywood history, have been many highly public full-on feuds. But, for a working relationship to get so toxic that one star resorts to hiring private security to protect himself? That’s not something that happens every day—even in Hollywood....