Captain Lee Is Reportedly Leaving “Below Deck” For Good—Here’S His Replacement

Captain Lee Is Reportedly Leaving “Below Deck” for Good—Here’s His Replacement Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images READ THIS NEXT: Below Deck Captains Sandy and Lee Seem to Be Feuding . Bravo Captain Lee won’t be returning for Season 11 of Below Deck , several sources told Us Weekly . The reason for Lee’s departure isn’t yet clear, but the 73-year-old reality star has been dealing with ongoing mobility and nerve issues , In Touch Weekly reported....

January 8, 2026 · 5 min · 855 words · Charles Reddish

Costco Insider Guide To Finding The Best Deals On Big

Costco Insider Guide to Finding the Best Deals on Big-Ticket Items Shutterstock Whether you’re in the market for a new TV, a hot tub, or a sofa, Costco is the place to shop for almost everything, including large purchases. The membership-only club has a wide variety of inventory, and you can score mega savings by shopping at the warehouse giant for bulk items, household essentials, and groceries. While Costco is already competitively priced, there are ways to save even more....

January 8, 2026 · 3 min · 587 words · Dorthea Taylor

Costco Just Made A Major Change To Compete With Walmart And Amazon

iStock RELATED: Costco Shoppers Are Abandoning These 10 Products: “It Was Like a Sweaty Sock.” Costco just introduced a partnership with Affirm. Costco just announced that it’s partnering with Affirm to offer online shoppers a buy-now-pay-later option (BNPL). Unlike most credit card transactions, Affirm does not charge late fees, nor does it have hidden fees. And applying for a BNPL plan through Affirm does not affect your credit score, even if you’re denied....

January 8, 2026 · 4 min · 750 words · Jeffrey Barrett

Costco Slammed For “Deceptive” Warranty Policy

Costco Slammed for “Deceptive” Warranty Policy Shutterstock Costco is where consumers go when they’re looking to stock up with good deals. Sometimes, however, shoppers say that the wholesale retailer overpromises and under-delivers. Recently, Costco came under fire for its tuna, with a lawsuit claiming that the company falsely advertises its products as “ dolphin safe .” Now, a new lawsuit has been filed, alleging that one Costco warranty policy is “deceptive....

January 8, 2026 · 4 min · 693 words · Billy Dabney

Covid Symptoms Now Follow A Distinct Pattern, Doctors Report

COVID Symptoms Now Follow a Distinct Pattern, Doctors Report ShotPrime Studio / Shutterstock Early in the COVID pandemic, it was tricky to know if you’d been infected, largely because symptoms resemble so many other common illnesses, and tests were hard to come by. The flu-like symptoms could signal a cold, allergies, or a sinus infection, with COVID tests the only reliable way to tell if you actually had the virus. Some unusual side effects eventually helped distinguish COVID—like a loss of taste and smell—but doctors are saying this isn’t the case anymore....

January 8, 2026 · 4 min · 714 words · Peggy Shanker

Dermatologist Reveals Her 7 Favorite Dollar Tree Skincare Products For Anti

Dermatologist Reveals Her 7 Favorite Dollar Tree Skincare Products for Anti-Aging copyright @thebudgetdermatologist / TikTok If you’ve noticed your spending creeping upward for anti-aging creams and serums , it may be time to reset your budget—at least around the basics. The good news? Maren Locke , MD, a board-certified dermatologist and content creator known on social media as The Budget Dermatologist, recently went to Dollar Tree to see what she could get for $10 and left with “an entire anti-aging skincare routine” for a total of $9....

January 8, 2026 · 3 min · 620 words · Amanda Reed

Doctors Are Warning Men Of Rare Side Effects From Popular Hair

Doctors Are Warning Men of Rare Side Effects From Popular Hair-Loss Drug agrobacter / iStock For young men experiencing early signs of hair loss , telemedicine companies like Hims and Keeps are an open door for preventive and long-lasting treatment plans for androgenetic alopecia, or male-pattern baldness. According to an Epic Research report conducted by NBC News , finasteride is the most popular hair-loss drug on the market for men. In the last seven years, finasteride prescriptions have increased by nearly 200 percent—and consequently, brought some of its more troubling side effects to light....

January 8, 2026 · 4 min · 753 words · Jose Macnaught

Dollar General Is Still Overcharging Shoppers—And Officials Just Filed A Restraining Order

Dollar General Is Still Overcharging Shoppers—And Officials Just Filed a Restraining Order jetcityimage / iStock It’s been an intense couple of months for Dollar General, which has repeatedly made headlines for its pricing practices. In Dec. 2022, 28 Dollar General stores in North Carolina were fined for overcharging customers due to price scanner errors , and a month before that, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office (AGO) sued the discount chain after identifying price discrepancies in “ multiple counties ....

January 8, 2026 · 4 min · 782 words · Bobby Rappold

Dollar General Under Fire For Seriously Overcharging Shoppers

Dollar General Under Fire for Seriously Overcharging Shoppers refrina / Shutterstock For many Americans, Dollar General is a go-to retailer thanks to its product selection, convenient locations, and—as the name suggests—low prices. So, when you do venture into one of these stores, you expect your receipt to list your savings, not unexpectedly higher prices. But Dollar General is now under fire for allegedly overcharging customers, landing the company with $850,000 in fines....

January 8, 2026 · 4 min · 772 words · David Rice

Dollar Tree Just Stopped Selling Eggs At All Of Its Stores

Dollar Tree Just Stopped Selling Eggs at All of Its Stores felixmizioznikov / iStock While Dollar Tree’s prices are now a bit higher than the traditional $1, you can feel confident that you’re still spending less on groceries there than you would at your local Kroger or Publix. But if you rely on Dollar Tree for your weekly staples, you’ll soon notice an important item missing from the shelves: eggs. On March 14, the discount retailer announced that it’s no longer selling eggs at any of its stores—and they’ll be unavailable for the foreseeable future....

January 8, 2026 · 4 min · 647 words · Tonia Bain

Dollar Tree Shoppers Slam This Popular Product: “The Worst Kind Of Cheap Plastic”

Dollar Tree Shoppers Slam This Popular Product: “The Worst Kind of Cheap Plastic” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2671036301_1066_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=“Dollar Tree Shoppers Slam This Popular Product: “The Worst Kind of Cheap Plastic” - 1”> Dollar Tree Dollar Tree has become a reliable spot for skincare dupes, makeup, hygiene essentials, cleaning supplies , and holiday decor. However, shoppers say its gardening section could use some TLC. Online, the discount retailer is catching heat for its popular plastic stackable planters....

January 8, 2026 · 3 min · 506 words · Rebecca Barrett

Dolly Parton Reveals Husband’S Warning About Her Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Outfit

Dolly Parton Reveals Husband’s Warning About Her Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Outfit Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Dolly Parton took her job seriously when she performed the halftime show at a Dallas Cowboys game back in November. At the Thanksgiving Day face-off against the Washington Commanders, Parton wore a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit, featuring their signature white shorts, blue crop top shirt, and white vest with blue stars. To differentiate herself from the cheer squad, the country icon added sparkly stockings and a sparkly illusion netting on her midriff....

January 8, 2026 · 4 min · 744 words · Oliver Reiser

Ellen Barkin Says She Was Screamed At On “Animal Kingdom” Set: “I Hated Those Men.”

Ellen Barkin Says She Was Screamed at on “Animal Kingdom” Set: “I Hated Those Men.” Gary Gershoff/WireImage via Getty Images For four seasons, Ellen Barkin starred on the TNT crime drama Animal Kingdom . But if it was up to her, she would have left the series a lot sooner. In a new interview with HuffPost, the actor said that the Animal Kingdom set was “not a pleasant place to work” and that she had been asking to be written out of the TNT show for years....

January 8, 2026 · 4 min · 750 words · Carl Slatton

Experts Share The Biggest Mistake In Kitchen Organization

Experts Share the Biggest Mistake in Kitchen Organization Shutterstock For many people, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where food and drinks are made, friends and family gather, and meals are prepped and enjoyed. But if using your kitchen is a stressful experience and doesn’t inspire joy and calm, you could be making major mistakes with your organization—with one behavior in particular causing disorder. This habit not only interferes with how conveniently you can use your kitchen, but encourages clutter and mess....

January 8, 2026 · 3 min · 617 words · Sandra Luevano

Fans Are Threatening To Boycott “Yellowstone”—Here’S Why

Fans Are Threatening to Boycott “Yellowstone”—Here’s Why Paramount Network The Western drama Yellowstone follows the Dutton family as they fight to defend their ranch in Montana—which also spurs internal conflict among the family members themselves. The hit Paramount Network series has inspired multiple spinoffs, as viewers just can’t seem to get enough of the Dutton family legacy. But while the dedicated fanbase has been championing the series over the course of its five seasons, some are now threatening to stop watching the show altogether....

January 8, 2026 · 5 min · 1029 words · Cheryl Theriot

Fbi Says “Be Really Vigilant” About This Common Crime In New Warning

FBI Says “Be Really Vigilant” About This Common Crime in New Warning iStock We’re all aware of the kind of crimes that make the news . According to data from U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), overall violent crimes increased by more than 5 percent in 2020, with homicide jumping a substantial 30 percent. But it’s not just major headline-grabbing incidents that are causing concern for authorities right now. In fact, the FBI just issued a new alert to Americans about a threat that is growing “exponentially,” and is substantially closer to home than many major crimes....

January 8, 2026 · 4 min · 806 words · Levi Whetstone

Fda Expands Nationwide Recall Of Supplements “Tainted With Drug Ingredients”

FDA Expands Nationwide Recall of Supplements “Tainted With Drug Ingredients” Kmpzzz / Shutterstock RELATED: Common Anxiety Medication Recalled Over “Life-Threatening” Mistake, FDA Says . The Umary supplement recall was initiated after FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that the products were “tainted with the drug ingredients” diclofenac and omeprazole. U.S. FDA “Products containing diclofenac and omeprazole cannot be marketed as dietary supplements,” the July 22 FDA notice states. “Umary is an unapproved new drug for which safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall....

January 8, 2026 · 3 min · 430 words · Lan Miller

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Four-Day Workweeks Are Happening in the U.S.—Here Are the Benefits and Risks gpointstudio / Shutterstock When compared to workers in other countries , namely those in Europe, people in the U.S. tend to work longer hours and take fewer vacation days. But a new trend of companies implementing four-day workweeks could soon even the playing field. “A four-day workweek is a huge sign of trust. When you show your employees trust, it can bring increased loyalty, vigor, and innovation to the company,” says Laura Mills , head of early career insights at Forage ....

January 8, 2026 · 6 min · 1145 words · Rosemary Stien

Giant Python Snakes Are Being Found In People’S Car Engines: How To Stay Safe

Giant Python Snakes Are Being Found in People’s Car Engines: How to Stay Safe iStock RELATED: 15-Foot Invasive Pythons Are Moving North From Florida and Can’t Be Stopped . Shutterstock At the beginning of September, police officers in Kannapolis, North Carolina, were called by a resident who had found a large snake hanging from the engine of their parked car, The Charlotte Observer reported. “Just add snake wrangler to our list of duties!...

January 8, 2026 · 4 min · 660 words · Dale Hutcheson

Hbo Teen Star Was “Scared” To Film Sex Scenes With Much Older Co

HBO Teen Star Was “Scared” to Film Sex Scenes With Much Older Co-Star <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/emily-carey.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=“Emily Carey in “House of the Dragon” - 1”> Ollie Upton / HBO The Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon premiered in August, and—like its predecessor—it’s already stirred up some controversy and started conversations about its graphic scenes. In a new interview with Newsweek , one teenage star of the series confessed that she was initially “scared” to act in intimate scenes with her co-star, who is 30 years older than her, especially because she was familiar with the sexual content in GoT ....

January 8, 2026 · 5 min · 981 words · David White