If You See These Flowers in Your Yard, Pull Them Immediately, Experts Warn martin-dm / iStock Blooming flowers can make any yard look fresh, especially through the spring and summer. But even the most beautiful flowers can have a dark side. There are countless poisonous plants that can cause harm to you or your furry friends, from wisteria to azaleas. And if you’re not up-to-date on your flower knowledge, you might not even realize some of the plants growing in your own hard could be toxic....

If You Smell This at Home, You May Have a Venomous Snake, Experts Say Shutterstock Whether it’s slithering around in your grass or coiled up in the corner of your garage , a snake is never a welcome sight. But even worse is finding a snake inside your home. Considering how silently they move, it probably seems impossible to know if you have a snake in your house, but experts say certain venomous snakes can emit the scent of a familiar vegetable....

If You Use Verizon, Prepare for These Price Hikes, Starting in June Tada Images / Shutterstock Inflation is at a 40-year high, and it’s impossible to ignore staggering price increases . Unfortunately, the situation doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Everything from eggs to cleaning products to furniture has had an uptick in price, and we’ve all become accustomed to skyrocketing costs at the gas station . But if you’re a Verizon wireless customer, you can also expect to see higher numbers on your bill next month....

If You’re Going to Yellowstone, Check Your Car for This First, Officials Warn iStock The beloved National Park system provides a unique way for travelers to come up close and personal with some of the greatest natural wonders and awe-inspiring beauty found anywhere on earth. Among the 63 sites that cover 52.2 million acres, Yellowstone remains one of the most popular destinations in the agency’s purview, attracting 4.86 million visitors in 2021 , according to the U....

If You’re Over 65, This Simple At-Home Exercise Can Improve Muscle Strength, Research Shows iStock Established research has proven that people lose roughly 3 to 8 percent of their muscle mass each decade after age 30—and after age 65, it increases to between 6 and 15 percent. This is especially problematic when it comes to weak leg muscles, which can affect balance , fall response, and one’s ability to perform basic, everyday tasks....

Jake Ryan From “Sixteen Candles” Has a Model Daughter. See Her Now. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Eighties heartthrob Micheal Schoeffling —best remembered as Jake Ryan from the teen comedy Sixteen Candles —was beloved for his good looks and crush-worthy characters. In 1987, at the height of his fame, he married model Valerie Robinson and four years later, in 1991, the actor and model shot his final film. That same year, his daughter, Scarlett Schoeffling , was born....

Jon Cryer Shares New Details on Feud With “Pretty in Pink” Co-Star Andrew McCarthy Paramount Pictures The 1986 teen dramedy Pretty in Pink is about a high school love triangle , and it seems that the tension between the rivals for the affection of Molly Ringwald’s Andie extended to real life, too. In the movie, Andie starts dating popular (and wealthy) classmate Blane ( Andrew McCarthy ), while her best friend Duckie ( Jon Cryer ) pines away for her and despises her new boyfriend....

Krispy Kreme Is Closing Even More Locations “In the Coming Months” Rob Wilson / Shutterstock A household name since 1937, Krispy Kreme is the place to go when you’ve got a hankering for something sweet. The iconic donut company operates approximately 361 brick-and-mortar shops nationwide, offering customers the chance to grab a famed glazed donut with a cup of coffee . But in 2022, Krispy Kreme has been actively closing locations—and more closures are reportedly on the way....

Kroger Is Adding Receipt Checks to Several Stores jetcityimage / iStock From locked display cases to the elimination of self-checkout, stores’ responses to organized retail crime are becoming more and more apparent. And it’s affecting supermarkets, too. According to a 2023 survey conducted by Axonify, 50 percent of surveyed grocery workers reported witnessing a theft or attempted robbery while on the job. Meanwhile, 40 percent of participants said they fear going to work due to “an increase in hostile and violent situations with customers....

Lowe’s Shoppers Can’t Get Enough of This “Mind-Blowing” Product Shutterstock / Philip Arno Photography For shoppers across the country, Lowe’s is a reliable source for anything you may need when it comes to fixing things up around the house. Aside from the well-priced home improvement materials , gardening supplies, fixtures, and appliances it’s known for carrying, however, the store isn’t exactly known for having many unique or memorable products. But now, one new item that just hit the shelves at Lowe’s is being described by shoppers as “mind-blowing....

Meteorologists Predict “Catastrophic” Flooding and “High-Risk” Tornadoes for Parts of the U.S. Shutterstock Spring may be here, but don’t expect sunshine-filled days anytime soon. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Prediction Center has issued an alert for an intense storm system that will bring “a barrage of life-threatening weather, including flash flooding and strong tornadoes.” The “multi-day catastrophic and potentially historic event” is already in full swing, with tornado warnings in place in several regions....

Michael’s Sells $5 “Mystery Boxes”—Here’s What You’ll Get in Them Prashanth Bala / Shutterstock Inflation is trying its hardest, but if you head to Michael’s, you can still nab a bona fide treasure trove of goodies for just $5. The popular arts and crafts chain sells so-called “mystery boxes,” which are sometimes referred to as “grab bags.” They gained a ton of traction on social media, on TikTok in particular, where it’s not rare to see posts from shopping-savvy influencers showing off what’s actually in these boxes go semi-viral....

Never Forget to Do This When Booking a Flight, Experts Say Shutterstock Air travel is tricky these days. Airports are uncommonly crowded due to a surge in demand for travel, pent up during the earlier stages of the pandemic. Meanwhile, staffing shortages lead to canceled and delayed flights , not to mention seemingly endless lines at security screening checkpoints. You might even get to your gate only to find that your flight is oversold ....

Never Go Out to Dinner Without Doing This First, Police Say in New Warning Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock If you forget to take the chicken out of the freezer or can’t fathom a post-work trip to the grocery store , a night out to eat is always an option. Not only do you save time you would’ve spent cooking and cleaning, but you also enjoy the simple pleasure of being waited on at a restaurant....

New Study Finds Babies Form Memories, But Don’t Retain Them Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash You’ve likely heard that core memories start around age 2 or 3. Longterm memories around age 4 . But a new study from Yale University found that infants are able to develop memories, they just don’t remember them. The research, published in Science on March 20, 2025, determined that infants do form memories, they can perform “a memory task” while awake, and “infantile amnesia” may be partially to blame for why they don’t retain the memories in the long run....

New Study Links Parkinson’s Disease to Certain Vitamin Deficiencies Shutterstock While doctors and researchers have learned a lot about Parkinson’s disease over the past several decades, the exact cause of the disorder is still unknown. Scientists have long believed that people’s genetics play a significant role in developing the neurodegenerative disease, along with a number of environmental risk factors. But now, new research is shining light on another potential contributing factor to Parkinson’s disease: vitamin deficiencies....

New Study Reveals Heavy Cannabis Use May Raise Your Dementia Risk kazuma seki / Shutterstock Can your cannabis use increase your risk of developing dementia ? That’s what a new study is suggesting. Researchers in Ontario, Canada have found a troubling connection between severe cannabis use among adults 45 and older and increased dementia diagnoses. Here’s what you need to know about this growing field of research and how to keep your brain sharp....

Ordering Takeout Raises Your Heart Disease Risk—But the Food Isn’t the Problem, New Study Says Shutterstock If you’re DoorDashin’ it or ordering food for pickup several nights a week, listen up: Scientists have found a new concerning link between your convenient dining habit and heart failure. A new peer-reviewed study from Chinese researchers has found that, while it’s not your takeout order that’s the problem (although, unhealthy picks on the regular can certainly wreak havoc on your health and weight ), it’s the packaging your hot, steamy dish is being delivered in....

Ozempic Patients Say It “Stops Working” for Weight Loss—How to Prevent That Shutterstock RELATED: New Drug Has People Losing 19% of Body Weight, Research Shows—And It’s Not Ozempic . The so-called plateau is a phenomenon that countless Ozempic users have taken to social media to document. For some, the drug’s diminishing returns begin as early as two months after starting the medication. “I’ve been on Ozempic for nine and a half weeks now, and have hit a plateau the last few weeks,” one Reddit user wrote in a Sept....

Parts of the U.S. Will See the Northern Lights in 2024—Here’s Where and When Shutterstock Great news for skygazers : If seeing the Northern Lights sits atop your bucket list, 2024 could very well be a year to remember. Scientists say that thanks to increased solar activity, the stunning light display usually seen only from countries within the Arctic Circle will be viewable from right here in the United States. However, you won’t be able to see the aurora borealis from everywhere—only a few select locations will be lucky enough to serve as a backdrop for this striking solar show....