7 Side Effects of Magic Mushrooms, as Pilot Took Them Before Flight Shutterstock Last week, off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph David Emerson was accused of trying to cut the engines mid flight . Emerson, who has pleaded not guilty to a number of criminal charges, reportedly told police he had taken psychedelic mushrooms 48 hours before the flight, was in a mental health crisis, dehydrated and had been awake for 40 hours....

7 Signs You’ve Been Raised By a Narcissistic Mother, Therapist Says Dzonsli / iStock When you’re growing up, it’s normal for your parents to be an outsized presence in your life—after all, you rely on them not only for emotional safety but also for the very tools of your survival. However, as a child grows and gains independence, a healthy parent-child relationship will naturally shift into something more balanced. The parent will come to view their offspring as their own distinct person with valid needs, desires, and perspectives worthy of validation and support....

7 Stylist Secrets for Salt and Pepper Hair iStock / Zinkevych Out of all the ways our bodies change as we age , the first sign of gray hair is one that stands out above the rest. While it can start at any age, losing our hair pigment is an inevitable part of life that more and more people are choosing to embrace with confidence and flair. If you’ve noticed flecks of silver in your locks lately, it can be an opportunity to give yourself a major style upgrade that will elevate your look to another level....

8 Items You Should Never Store in Your Attic, According to Experts iStock / Christine_Kohler Just like a decently spacious basement , an attic can feel like a practically perfect place to store your excess items. They usually provide ample space for everything from seasonal clothes and holiday decorations to family keepsakes and knickknacks. Of course, ensuring everything stays nice and organized can be a significant undertaking in itself. But before you go to stash just anything in your home’s upper level, you might want to take a second look at what’s going up there....

8 Surprising Places You’re Letting Snakes Into Your Home tzahiV / iStock Coming across a snake in nature can be a startling experience, especially in your own yard . But it’s an entirely different type of encounter when you happen to find one inside your house. Unfortunately, crossing paths with a snake in your home may be more likely than you think, as there are several ways these crafty critters can find their way in....

8 Tips for Shopping a Thrift Store Like a Fashion Stylist Shutterstock Want to spruce up your wardrobe for fall, but not sure your paycheck can handle the weight of a full-on shopping spree? Well, you know as well as I do what that means: it’s time to visit a thrift store. But if you’re a thrift-store newbie, know that all one needs to score some amazing clothes are an open mind and a little bit of insider know-how....

9 Best Brand-Name Items to Buy Generic, Retail Experts Say Portra/iStock We all have our go-to brands when it comes to our favorite products, which tends to dictate what goes into our carts. But whether you’re shopping for paper towels or pantry supplies , it’s impossible not to notice when the in-house option next to it on the shelf costs significantly less. But despite the conditioned fear shoppers have developed, buying store brand doesn’t always mean you’ll be sacrificing quality....

A Criss Angel Magic Trick Gone Wrong Made This Famous Participant Pass Out Mindy Small/Getty Images A new reality show is getting off to a shaky start, according to a new report. On Oct. 12, the Daily Mail reported that singer Ginuwine passed out while rehearsing for the new CW series, Criss Angel’s Magic With the Stars . On the show, the R&B musician (real name Elgin Baylor Lumpkin) and other celebrities will work with magician Criss Angel , who trains them in their stunts and will also serve as a judge....

A Venomous Snake Bit a 7-Year-Old at His Home—Here’s Where It Was Hiding Shutterstock For most people, a poisonous snake is likely near the top of the list of things you wouldn’t want to come across at home. Homeowners can go to great lengths to troubleshoot and make their properties less enticing to the reptiles by avoiding certain lawn materials and yard decorations . But as long as we inhabit the same space as these creatures, there’s no way to guarantee you won’t see one at some point....

ABC News Anchor “Immediately Fired” After Using Vulgar Word for Co-Anchor on Hot Mic Eyewitness News ABC7NY / YouTube Viewers who regularly tune in to ABC7’s Eyewitness News This Morning will have noticed a major change on the New York City news show recently. ABC7 anchor Ken Rosato is no longer appearing on the program, and now, there’s a new report about why. According to Page Six , Rosato was “ immediately fired ” from ABC7 after he was caught on a hot mic calling his co-anchor Shirleen Allicot a vulgar word....

Al Roker Reveals He “Almost Died” During Recent Health Crisis <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/roker-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=“Al Roker and Deborah Roberts at opening night of “The Shark Is Broken” in August 2023 - 1”> lev radin / Shutterstock Today show host Al Roker has opened up about how serious a medical emergency he experienced last year really was. In November 2022, the TV personality was hospitalized and underwent surgery related to blood clots and internal bleeding....

All the “Real Housewives” Starting This Fall and 5 New Cast Members to Watch <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669203025_5676_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=“All the “Real Housewives” Starting This Fall and 5 New Cast Members to Watch - 1”> Bravo It’s officially the best time of the year—and no, we aren’t talking about pumpkin spice season. This fall, four Real Housewives franchises are dropping new seasons on Bravo, and the tea is piping hot! There’s pregnancy rumors, crumbling relationships, tales of lies and deceit, fractured marriages, dramatic showdowns, and, of course, tons of fashion and zingy one-liners....

American Airlines Is Slashing 10,000 Flights, Starting in September Shutterstock American Airlines is set to slash at least 10,000 flights as early as Sept. 1, as the airline will close out what is set to be a record-breaking summer travel season . The changes come in response to industry-wide issues such as pilot and air traffic controller shortages, which directly affect how and where American Airlines planes can fly, resulting in 26....

Anne Hathaway Reveals Inappropriate Question Journalist Asked Her at 16 Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images Since her breakout role as Mia Thermopolis in 2001’s The Princess Diaries , Anne Hathaway has become one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, earning two Oscar nominations and a win for Best Supporting Actress in 2013’s Les Misérables . But before becoming a household name—and two years before her role as Princess Mia—Hathaway was just starting out in the industry....

As a Professional Dating Coach, I Know the Secret to Kissing Like a Pro Maryviolet / iStock Kissing isn’t just fun—it can also tell you a lot about your chemistry and compatibility with someone, perhaps even dictating whether or not you’re interested in pursuing the relationship further. Do you feel that sought-after spark when you lock lips? Do you have a similar or complementary smooching style? Does kissing this person bring up certain emotions?...

Bath & Body Works Just Quietly Brought Back a Favorite Fruity Scent Shutterstock Everyone has their favorite Bath & Body Works scents. Mine will always be Plumeria and Cucumber Melon, as they literally transport me back to the Valley River Center in Eugene, Oregon, circa 1995. While BBW doesn’t carry every one of its customer-favorite scents year-round, the nostalgia-sparking mall store does a good job of bringing back popular products every so often....

Bed, Bath & Beyond Is Opening 75 New Stores—Here’s What Shoppers Can Expect Shutterstock Bed, Bath & Beyond’s comeback has been a work in progress, but we finally have a location and launch date. Back in February, Kirkland Inc. finalized a $25 million agreement with Beyond, Inc., and one of the first announcements to come out of that deal was plans to bring back physical stores. Well, the countdown is officially on!...

Beloved British Daytime Host Quits After Affair With 20-Year-Old PA Fred Duval / Shutterstock British talk show This Morning is at the center of a huge scandal following the news that longtime host Phillip Schofield engaged in a secret affair with an unnamed young production assistant. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the controversy, which also involves Schofield’s friendship with his co-host Holly Willoughby , his brother’s recent conviction for sexual abuse, and the fact that Schofield met the production assistant (PA) he was seeing when he was only 15 years old....

Boar’s Head Issues Massive Recall of 9 Deli Meats Amid Listeria Outbreak The Image Party / Shutterstock It’s always good to have cold cuts on hand for a quick lunch or easy snack, and many of us like to purchase brands that we know and trust. One of those big names is Boar’s Head Provisions, which has been an American staple for nearly 120 years. But if you’re loyal to Boar’s Head, you’ll want to be aware that the brand is the latest to be named in an ongoing Listeria outbreak, and has just issued a recall of nine different deli meats....

Cereal-Loving Dietitian Reveals 3 Ways to Find the Healthiest Options nensuria / iStock On days when you don’t have time to lay out a full balanced breakfast spread —or when you just have a craving—there’s nothing more reliable than a bowl of cereal. You probably have a favorite variety, maybe even dating back to childhood, but these nostalgic faves are often as sugary as they are delicious. And while it’s totally fine to indulge in these treats from time to time, you may also want a more nutritious option that you can reach for when you’re hankering for a bowl....