TSA’s New Facial Recognition Is Changing Airport Security Shutterstock Remember when you had to check-in for your flight in person and speak with an airline worker? Well, over the last several months, AI has slowly been changing the landscape of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. Last year, TSA announced it would be rolling out facial recognition technology in the form of Credential Authentication Technology (or CAT for short) units—a high-tech machine that validates passengers’ identities and flight information —to speed up security lines and reduce touch points....

United Will No Longer Fly to These 2 Major Cities, Starting Sept. 6 Shutterstock After two years of dealing with diminished passenger counts and travel restrictions brought on by the pandemic, airlines have managed to bounce back into a new set of problems. Major pilot and staffing shortages have brought on waves of delays and cancellations at airports that have left passengers stranded, putting a choke on the busy summer holiday travel season....

USPS Is Planning This Long Dreaded Change to Your Mail, Starting Jan. 22 iStock From nationwide delivery delays to a rise in mail theft, it’s clear that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been struggling. But the agency hasn’t shied away from confronting its many challenges. In March 2021, the USPS unveiled its Delivering for America (DFA) initiative , which is a 10-year plan set on transforming the agency “from an organization in financial and operational crisis to one that is self-sustaining and high performing....

USPS Is Suspending This Service, Effective Immediately iStock The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is responsible for delivering mail to millions across the country—but don’t take this service for granted, because there’s always a chance it could be taken away from you. The agency has previously warned customers that it occasionally has to stop bringing you your mail . The reason could be something as simple as your mailbox being blocked or an unruly dog on the premises....

Vanilla Ice Just Shared New Details About Relationship With Madonna <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/vanilla-ice-main.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=“Vanilla Ice at the “Dancing with the Stars” finale in 2016 - 1”> Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock They may seem like an odd couple now, and if you ask Vanilla Ice , dating Madonna seemed just as unlikely to him at the time. The two were together in the early 1990s when Vanilla Ice (real name: Robert Van Winkle) was just coming to fame and Madonna had already spent nearly 10 years as one of the most famous pop stars on the planet....

Viewers Threaten to Boycott Titan Submersible Movie: “Such Bad Taste” Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images In June, the world watched as the search for the Titan submersible went on for four days, only to end in tragedy when it was discovered that all five people aboard had died early in their journey. Now, plans for a movie about the submersible have been announced, but the backlash to this news has been swift....

Visa Is Making These Major Changes to Your Credit Cards and How You Use Them Yau Ming Low / Shutterstock Credit cards have drastically evolved over the last two decades. The swipe method has nearly gone extinct, having been replaced with credit card chips (the insert method) and contactless credit cards (the tap-to-pay method). And with credit card fraud steadily on the rise, the digital transaction landscape is ever-shifting. Now, if you’re a Visa cardholder, you’ll want to listen up because the company has major changes in stores for its customers, some of which go into effect as early as this summer....

Walgreens and CVS Just Gave This Urgent New Warning to Shoppers iStock Whether you’re picking up prescriptions or on the hunt for a late-night snack, there’s a good chance you’ve found yourself in the aisles of Walgreens or CVS recently. Despite being competitors, the two companies often share headlines because of the many products and services they have in common. In 2020, the stores vowed to stop keeping beauty products aimed at Black customers behind locked cases amid a major push against racially discriminatory practices....

Walmart and Target Workers Say They’re Afraid of Their Stores’ Parking Lots James R. Martin / Shutterstock It’s no secret that parking lots carry hidden hazards. Law enforcement agencies nationwide have warned about different scams that occur outside of stores, and the news is filled with reports of retail theft , creating even more perilous situations in the parking lots. That’s not to mention the more obvious dangers of dozens and dozens of cars navigating a small space....

Walmart Shoppers Can Now Buy This “Award-Winning” Product in Stores Shutterstock It goes without saying that there’s no shortage of options at Walmart . If you’re in the market for peanut butter, you’ll likely see four to five different choices on the shelves. That can be a blessing and a curse, depending on whether or not you’re an indecisive shopper. Now, the retailer has announced that an exciting new product is making its way to stores, and this “award-winning” selection might just simplify the decision process....

What Are the Best Sunglasses for Your Face Shape? Experts Weigh In Cast Of Thousands / Shutterstock Sunglasses typically fall into one of three categories: Frames that look absolutely ridiculous, frames that are totally passable, or frames that completely lift and transform your face. Most of us seek out glasses that fall into that last category. We want to find the absolute best sunglasses for our face shape—ones that take our features and make them look even more beautiful....

What Each Letter Means in LGBTQIA+ Shutterstock Even if you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, it can be difficult to fully understand all eight elements of this acronym. And for those who aren’t LGBTQIA+, it can be that much more confounding. What exactly does each letter stand for? And how can a few letters define an entire community? Considering a new survey from Gallup found that 9% of the population identifies as LGBTQIA+ (up more than a percentage point in 2024 vs....

What Happened to Danielle Colby From “American Pickers”? <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669151772_8480_featured.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=“What Happened to Danielle Colby From “American Pickers”? - 1”> American Pickers on The History Channel/Facebook Danielle Colby has been part of American Pickers since the show first aired in 2010, so fans were naturally alarmed when she took a hiatus in 2022. Because no real explanation was given for her sudden absence, fans feared the worst for their favorite cast member....

What Happens If You Don’t Wash Your Bra for a Month, According to Experts ID1974 / Shutterstock Knowing how often—and maybe even whether—to wash certain things can be tricky. When it comes to washing your face, some experts say once a day is fine . Once a month is the magic number for cleaning out your washing machine (yes, washing machines need to be washed , too!). Fruits and vegetables? Yes, definitely wash before eating— except for pre-washed greens ....

What Happens If You Fall Asleep With Makeup On, According to Dermatologists ShotPrime Studio / Shutterstock Whether you follow an elaborate, multi-step cleansing routine or simply rinse when you shower, washing and moisturizing your face can help your skin look its best . Yet who among us—through forgetfulness or sheer exhaustion—hasn’t hopped into bed with a full face of makeup on and let our skin suffer the consequences? This common habit can cause a range of skin and eye problems, some experts warn....

What Happens If You Keep Boxes in Your Garage, Exterminators Say Alphotographic/istock Like basements and attics, garages are one of those spaces in our homes that accumulate things we aren’t using at the moment. Boxes of sports equipment, kids’ clothes, and holiday decorations get stacked on top of each other in corners and are often forgotten. But the garage is a gateway to the great outdoors, and critters like cockroaches, spiders, mice, and even snakes can easily find their way into the same corners to find a dark, undisturbed place to hide....

What Really Happens If You Clean Your Ears With Cotton Swabs, According to Doctors Shutterstock Earwax can be uncomfortable and unsightly, but it serves an important function in your body by helping to protect your ear canals from infection, moisture, injury, and foreign objects. It also helps to clean your ears, explains Amy Sarow , AuD, a Doctor of Audiology and a Forbes Health Advisory Board member. “The ear is self-cleaning....

What Your Cat’s Zodiac Sign Says About Them, According to an Astrologer iStock / Moyo Studio Forget what you’ve heard about all cats being grumpy introverts —because the truth is much more interesting. By now, you know that your zodiac sign can tell you a lot about your personality (including the type of pet owner you are). But did you know the stars can also show you if you and your furry friend are compatible?...

Whatever Happened to the Original Hosts of “Antiques Roadshow”? <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669279248_5222_featured.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=“Whatever Happened to the Original Hosts of “Antiques Roadshow”? - 1”> PBS / YouTube Chris Jussel and Dan Elias were the face of Antiques Roadshow for a collective seven seasons. The series, which was a mix of reality TV and educational programming, was featured on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel. Antiques Roadshow took viewers all across the country from Billings, Montana, to Hot Springs, Arkansas, with Jussel and Elias at the head....

You Need to Earn Six Figures to Afford a Home in These 22 States, New Data Shows <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/family-house-sold-need-six-figures-afford-home-states.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=“A family standing in front of a house with a “sold” sign in the yard - 1”> Mikolette/iStock In terms of financial goals, homeownership remains one that many strive for. But thanks to the state of the market, the idea of being able to afford that dream home can feel pretty hopeless compared to even just a few years ago....