Meet the New Venomous Spider Named After Marvel Actor Tom Hardy Shutterstock Tom Hardy has played many parts in his career, won multiple awards, and earned lots of money at the box office. Now, for the first time in his life, he has been bestowed with an honor that very few thespians have: He has gotten a spider named after him. 1 An Australian Spider Was Named After Tom Hardy...

New COVID Strain Is Spreading, WHO Warns—The #1 Symptom to Know iStock And just like that, a new COVID variant has entered the group chat. Last month, we reported on a new omicron subvariant, known as Nimbus (B. 1.8.1 ), that was spreading across the U.S. It made landfall in 14 states, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to dub it the country’s second most common COVID-19 strain this summer....

New Forecasts Show “Severe Storms” Could Strike These Regions During Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse illstudio/iStock With the total solar eclipse less than a week away, the tens of millions of people expecting to take in the event are beginning to see if their hard planning will pay off as weather information begins to come in. After all, there’s always the chance that it could end up being cloudy someplace, despite what the long-term odds predict....

New Rat-Borne Illness Is Here in the U.S.—These Are the Symptoms to Watch Out For iStock Going into the holidays, staying healthy is top of mind. That could mean taking immunity supplements , drinking a daily glass of orange juice, getting the flu vaccine, or avoiding big crowds where airborne illnesses, like COVID-19, are likely to spread. But now, there’s a new deadly virus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking....

New Study Finds Hidden Risks of Fish Oil Supplements, Including Heart Issues iStock Not everyone gets all the nutrients they need naturally, which is why so many of us turn to supplements. Fish oil , which contains omega-3 fatty acids that are said to have anti-inflammatory properties and reduce pain, is one of the most common go-to’s. But while the benefits of taking supplemental fish oil have long been debated, new research identifies potentially serious hidden health risks, including heart issues and stroke....

New Study Reveals Key Nutrients You Need to Slow Brain Aging iStock Sure, a lot of it comes down to genes and pure luck, but there are plenty of things you can to help yourself live longer. Studies have shown that everything from modifying your sleep habits to changing up your walking pace can have a real impact on extending your years. But slowing brain aging is another important aspect of longevity, and now new research has pinpointed the key food nutrients you need to do just that....

Newly Crowned World’s Oldest Living Man Has 2 Secrets for Living to 111 Guinness World Records We’re all very familiar with the Titanic at this point, especially after seeing the Oscar-winning film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet . But John Alfred Tinniswood holds the unique distinction of being born the same year the iconic ship went down. Tinniswood has just been named the world’s oldest living man —and when asked about his new title, he shared the two “secrets” he believes have helped him live to be 111....

Officials Issue Rare Winter Rattlesnake Warning—How to Stay Safe iStock You might think your only chance of encountering a snake is in the brighter spring and summer months. But don’t get too comfortable. While it’s true that you’re less likely to see a snake in the winter, climate shifts mean more and more reports of these slithery creatures popping up year-round—especially in certain regions. In fact, Texas just issued a rare winter rattlesnake warning....

Pam Grier Says Shocking News From Her Doctor Prompted Her to End Affair With Richard Pryor Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images In her 2010 memoir, Foxy: My Life in Three Acts , Pam Grier opens up about her life and career, including her relationships with some famous men. Her exes include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Freddie Prinze , and Richard Pryor , who she dated for a year in the mid-’70s. That relationship was complicated by Pryor’s drug use, and it was his fondness for cocaine that finally led Grier to end things....

Popular Bookstores, Including Barnes & Noble, Are Closing Locations, Starting Feb. 11 Sean Pavone / Shutterstock Bookstores are a haven for readers, with shelves overflowing with new stories to dive into and discover. But with many of us shifting to e-readers or ordering from online retailers, it’s become that much more difficult for brick-and-mortar book shops to stay up and running. Across the country, bookstores continue to close locations, and even one of the largest chains in the U....

Putting Plastic in the Dishwasher? Why It Should Never Go on the Bottom Rack iStock Having a dishwasher can certainly help you cut down the time you spend cleaning. You can load your dirty dishes and let your machine take over from there, seemingly eliminating the need for you to hand wash anything—right? If you have plastic products that need to be cleaned and no space left on the top rack, you might want to wash these by hand or wait for the next cycle....

Rare Cicada “Double Brood” Will Unleash Swarms in 17 States This Year—Here’s Where iStock Don’t call it a comeback: Cicadas are making their long-dreaded return to the U.S. in 2024. These insects are not exactly known for making a quiet entrance, and that will be more true than ever this year. In a once-in-a-lifetime event, two different groups (or broods) of cicadas are set to emerge soon: Brood XIII and Brood XIX....

Sam’s Club Is Offering 80 Percent Off Membership—But Only Through Wednesday The Image Party / Shutterstock Wholesale shopping certainly has its perks, allowing you to stock up on necessities and buy in bulk without breaking the bank. Still, some of us have put off investing in a membership, favoring our local grocery stores instead. But now may be the time to take the plunge if you’ve ever considered joining a warehouse club....

See Reese From “Malcolm in the Middle” Now at 36 SGranitz/WireImage via Getty Images For six years, viewers tuned in to watch the hectic and hilarious lives of the family on Malcolm in the Middle . The cast of characters included parents Lois ( Jane Kaczmarek ) and Hal ( Bryan Cranston ) and their sons Francis ( Christopher Masterson ) , Reese ( Justin Berfield ), Malcolm ( Frankie Muniz ), Dewey ( Erik Per Sullivan ), and, later, Jamie ( James and Lukas Rodriguez )....

See the 74-Year-Old “Sports Illustrated” Cover Model Who Just Made History David Livingston/Getty Images Another year, another round of Sports Illustrated swimsuit models. This year, the magazine has furthered its efforts to diversify the annual issue. One major step forward? Featuring the oldest cover model in the issue’s history. At 74 years old, Maye Musk covers the 2022 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Prior to Musk posing for the outlet, the oldest featured model was Kathy Jacobs , who was featured in the magazine in 2020 at age 56, though not on the cover....

See the Last Surviving Members of Jefferson Airplane Now Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images In the 1960s, Jefferson Airplane was one of the biggest bands in rock music , thanks to their psychedelic sound and involvement in cultural events such as Woodstock and the Summer of Love. In 1996, the lineup of members during the height of Jefferson Airplane’s career were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Today, three of those six members are still alive: singer Grace Slick , guitarist Jorma Kaukonen , and bassist Jack Casady ....

Shoppers Are Abandoning JCPenney, New Data Shows—Here’s Why LindaJoHeilman / iStock While they once ruled the roost, department stores fell from grace in recent years. Since the dawn of online shopping, fewer consumers trek to the mall when they need new clothes, opting instead to browse without leaving the house. This was a direct hit to the department store business model, which offers a layout that’s specifically designed for in-person shopping....

Spike in Rattlesnake Sightings Prompts New Warning From Police Mark_Kostich / Shutterstock Encountering wildlife on hiking trails or while camping is to be expected, especially with summer in full swing. And while many of us would like to believe that certain animals, like venomous snakes, are sequestered in mountains, swamps, and other natural habitats, that is rarely the case. In fact, if the news has taught us anything, it’s that snakes are only getting more curious about their human surroundings....

Taraji P. Henson Breaks Down in Tears as She Shares Why She Might Quit Acting SiriusXM / YouTube Given that Taraji P. Henson has won a Golden Globe, been nominated for an Oscar and multiple Emmys, and stars in the new movie musical version of The Color Purple , you might assume that she’s completely committed to her acting career. But during a recent interview, the star tearfully revealed that she’s considering walking away from Hollywood entirely ....

The #1 Way Tariffs Are Affecting Your Mail, Says the USPS iStock The past few years have been relatively rocky for the U.S. Postal Service. From service changes to increased theft, the agency has struggled to overcome issues amid budget cuts and a sudden change in leadership . Of course, most customers are still concerned that the service could choose to raise prices , which is especially concerning as looming tariffs put into place by President Donald Trump threaten to raise costs on items ranging from coffee to cars....