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Martha Stewart Reveals Her Top 3 Hosting Tips—And the 1 Thing to Never Do Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for NYCWFF ‘Tis the season for hosting! Between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, our calendars are booked and busy with friendsgivings , company holiday parties, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and much more. If you volunteered to host this season, the stress of throwing a holiday get-together might be starting to creep in. Luckily, the world’s most famous entertainer is sharing her sage advice....

Meteorologist Warns This Is the No. 1 Sign a Tornado Is Brewing Shutterstock The unfortunate truth is that severe weather events tend to catch most people off guard. In the case of tornadoes, what starts as a string of thunderstorms or a passing front can quickly escalate into a serious emergency. The best weather forecasts typically include some kind of warning if there’s even a remote possibility that one will touch down in your area....

Missing Titanic Submarine Rescue Is Still Possible, But “Prepare for Bad News,” Expert Says Getty / Scott Eisen / Stringer The never-ending interest in the RMS Titanic has spawned more than a century’s worth of best-selling books, blockbuster films, and even special exhibitions filled with artifacts brought back to the surface. But while the doomed ocean liner is forever shrouded in tragedy, it’s recently been thrust back into the headlines after a submersible on its way to the famous wreck site went missing....

Mounjaro Maker Is Cracking Down on Patients Taking It for Cosmetic Weight Loss iStock Millions have turned to medication over the past year to lose weight , with four big names dominating the space: Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Zepbound. These drugs have skyrocketed in popularity amid the “Ozempic obsession” in Hollywood, with many celebs admitting to taking them in order to shed pounds quickly. But while manufacturers have largely stayed silent on the non-essential use of their medications, the maker of Mounjaro is now speaking out about patients taking the drug for cosmetic weight loss....

Naturopathic Doctor Shares 3 Tips to Poop Better iStock When it comes to going No. 2, sometimes there’s no warning, and you just gotta go. In other cases, you might feel the urge to go and not yield results, leading to constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, and occasionally, hemorrhoids . Consuming fiber-rich foods and fermented drinks like kombucha, taking prebiotic/probiotic supplements, and even a cup of coffee could give your bowels the kickstart they need to get the party started....

Never Buy Skincare Products With These 5 Ingredients, Dermatologists Warn KOTOIMAGES / Shutterstock Regardless of your skin type, there are a few key skincare ingredients that are likely to improve your skin’s health, and by extension its appearance . Many dermatologists swear by gentle cleansers, sunscreen, vitamin C, retinol or retinoids, niacinimide (vitamin B3), and more. However, there are also common ingredients that can be overly harsh or sometimes even downright dangerous—and experts say they’re best avoided in your skincare products....

Never Use Your Credit Card for These 6 Purchases, According to Financial Experts iStock / Kiwis The credit card in your wallet is a powerful spending tool that can make life a whole lot more convenient. When used correctly, it can save you a trip to the ATM to pull out cash, help you build credit , and even allow you to score cash back or reward points in a way that debit cards simple can’t....

New COVID Shots Recommended Amid Summer Surge—When and Where to Get Yours Pormezz / Shutterstock We’ve all become accustomed to dealing with COVID , but it’s still concerning when we hear news of a surge. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happening now, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that COVID-19 infections are “growing or likely growing in 39 states and territories” as of June 18. While cases are ticking up, health officials are recommending Americans get new COVID shots when these booster doses become available....

Now Is Your Last Chance to See Pandas at U.S. Zoos—Here’s Why iStock With their cuddly features, bold colors, and the way they sit upright like humans, pandas are fascinating animals . Chances are you’ve watched them nibbling on bamboo at one of several zoos around the country. Over the past few decades, they’ve been on display at the San Diego Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, the Memphis Zoo, and the Smithsonian National Zoo....

People With These 6 Dog Breeds Make the Best Romantic Partners Vasyl Dolmatov / iStock You know what they say: never judge a book by its cover. When you go on a date with someone new, you’ll want to give them the chance to define themselves authentically, without you discounting them or putting them on a pedestal beforehand. However, that’s not to say you can’t make some generalizations from the pre-date information they offer....

Rare Green Comet Passing Earth Is Now Visible Without a Telescope—How to Spot It anatoliy_gleb/iStock Significant celestial events can be an excellent excuse to stay up a little late and get outside to catch a glimpse. They become even more attractive to large groups of people when they’re uniquely beautiful or can be seen using little to no equipment, such as during a total solar eclipse . If you’re one of those amateur astronomers who wouldn’t dream of missing such an event, you may want to take a minute to look up later tonight....

Resurfaced ’90s Interview Shows Oprah Prodding “Birdcage” Star About His Sexuality: “I Wasn’t Ready” Harpo Productions Prior to 1996, Nathan Lane was much better known more for his work in theater than on the big screen, but that all changed with the release of the comedy The Birdcage . In the remake of the French film La Cage aux Folles , the actor plays a gay drag performer opposite Robin Williams as the club’s owner and Lane’s character’s partner....

Ross and T.J. Maxx Accused of Selling Accessories With High Levels of Toxic Lead Brett Hondow / Shutterstock For many shoppers, off-price retailers are the go-to destination for scoring name-brand accessories at significantly lower prices. But while you may save cash on that new purse or pair of heels, your purchase could come at a different cost. According to a recent report published by the nonprofit organization Center for Environmental Health (CEH), several fashion accessories sold at Ross, T....

See Elizabeth Taylor’s Lookalike Grandson, Who Is Carrying on Her Legacy Keith Hamshere/Getty Images Elizabeth Taylor was not only a famous actor but also the matriarch of a large family. Taylor was a wife eight times over and had four children, 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. One of Taylor’s grandsons, Quinn Tivey , the son of Taylor’s daughter Liza Todd and Hap Tivey , took a special interest in one of his grandmother’s passion projects....

See Simon & Garfunkel Now, at 81 and 80 Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel have been connected for nearly their entire lives. After meeting as classmates when they were just kids, the two started making music together and eventually became the folk duo Simon & Garfunkel . Together, they’re known for classic songs including “The Sound of Silence,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Mrs....

See the Last Surviving Manson Family Members Now Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images It’s been over 50 years since Charles Manson’s Manson Family cult came into existence and went from being what appeared to be a hippie commune of sorts to a band of criminals and murderers. The cult formed in the late 1960s, but by the early ’70s, many members of the family had been convicted of crimes including murder and conspiracy to commit murder....

Shoppers Share 15 New Summer Items at Michaels: “So Many Cute Finds” Copyright @brookieeeeee5 / TikTok Gone are the days when you’d only head to craft stores if you needed yarn to knit a blanket or paper for scrapbooking. Now, retailers including Michaels sell everything from seasonal home decor to party supplies, in addition to all the fun hobby items. And according to shopping influencer Brooke (@brookieeeeee5), the store is fully stocked for the warm months ahead....

Shoppers Share 7 Ways to Save Money on Temu Shutterstock Price Adjustments Within 30 Days Shutterstock YouTuber Lylo Crafts shares a great way to get money back through the Temu app. “Temu makes it so easy,” she says. “If a price adjustment is available—meaning that the item has been advertised at a lower price for the past 30 days—you can request a price adjustment.” Temu then refunds the difference back to you....

Skyrocketing Car Thefts Traced to TikTok Trend, Police Say in New Warning Daniel Jedzura / Shutterstock Social media has its benefits, from keeping yourself informed to staying connected with friends and family. TikTok is one of the most popular platforms now, amassing 1.4 billion users worldwide. With so many users, ideas and trends are able to circulate rapidly and even “go viral.” And while some trends have motivated people to pick up fun hobbies like baking bread or getting fit, others can cause more harm....

Southwest Is Making Three Major Upgrades in Its Planes Shutterstock Exciting news for Southwest passengers is on the horizon: The airline is rolling out a fleet of 250 renovated aircrafts equipped with USB charging ports from now until the end of the year. The long-awaited upgrade will boost both a traveler’s inflight experience , as well as their safety upon arrival, by reducing the chances of arriving in a foreign city with a dead phone battery....