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It’s Snake Season: “Look Carefully” When Doing This, Experts Caution Shutterstock Even though the weather is just starting to cool down as fall settles in, there are still plenty of reasons to spend time outdoors. For many, autumn provides the perfect conditions to take hikes , explore nature, and enjoy the season’s changing colors . But although the temperature is dropping, other animals are still out and about before they begin their winter-long retreat—including venomous reptiles....

Jessica Simpson Got Back Together With John Mayer 9 Times Before Deleting His Number Kevin Mazur/WireImage Despite incredibly different musical styles, singers John Mayer and Jessica Simpson were drawn together in a fiery on-again, off-again relationship for nearly four years in the late 2000s . In her 2020 memoir Open Book , Simpson gave an unflinching look at what life inside the relationship was like, including the whopping nine times they split before she finally decided she wasn’t going back....

Kanye West Is Officially Making His Own MAGA Hats—Photos Shutterstock On Thursday, Kanye West joined Donald Trump for a working lunch, thereby seemingly cementing the fact that his support and admiration for the president is sincere and not the result of an elaborate PR stunt , as many of his fans speculated. They ate roasted chicken and Caprese salad and discussed prison reform and the Music Modernization Act, which the White House has previously described as a push to “close loopholes in our digital royalty laws to ensure that songwriters, artists, producers, and providers receive fair payment for the licensing of music....

Kroger Accused of Lying About Calories in Store-Brand Products Shutterstock Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just looking to be more conscious about what you’re consuming, you might pay close attention to calorie counts while grocery shopping. But while we’re inclined to trust the information we see on food labels, there’s always the chance that the numbers are off. Now, a new lawsuit has accused Kroger of misleading shoppers by advertising the wrong calories on two store-brand breads....

Kroger Exec Says Grocery Prices Are Finally Going Down—Here’s When Shutterstock / Kevin Chen Images For much of the year, higher prices have been the norm, necessitating the need to budget or pick up couponing as a hobby. We may have learned to live with inflated prices , but that doesn’t make them any less frustrating, especially when it comes to the weekly necessity of buying groceries. However, while it once seemed like there was no end in sight, a Kroger executive says relief is on the horizon....

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan Slam Critics of 16-Year Age Gap: “It’s Very Natural” E! News / YouTube When Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan’s relationship was made public, many people found it surprising. After all, Real Housewives of Miami star Larsa is the ex-wife of basketball player Scottie Pippen , and Marcus is the son of Scottie’s longtime teammate Michael Jordan . But it’s not just this connection that’s gotten social media talking—it’s also their age gap....

Love Italian Food? It May Also Help Fight Depression, New Study Finds Shutterstock A hot slice of pizza and a glass of red wine ? Heaven. A big, hearty lasagna after a long day of work? Pure bliss. If you’re like me and salivate at just the thought of Italian food, you’ll want to listen up. New research shows that a natural plant extract found in tomatoes could actually help fight depression—and not just at dinner time....

Macy’s Is Closing 150 More Stores as Shoppers Abandon the Brand iStock Despite once being a major part of American social life, malls have been slowly dying over the last few decades—and the retailers who found their success in these shopping centers are also struggling to stay afloat. In the last two years, several popular mall chains including Banana Republic , Bath & Body Works , Dillard’s, and Sears have shuttered stores across the U....

Madonna Fans Demand Refunds Over “Rude” Behavior Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation via Getty Images Madonna’s Celebration Tour has made its way to the U.S., but her first date of this leg has some fans demanding refunds and slamming her “rude” behavior. On Wednesday, Dec. 13, the pop star performed the first North American show of her current tour at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Doors opened at 7:30 p....

Major Medicare Advantage Changes Coming in 2025 You Need to Know About iStock Big changes are coming to Medicare Advantage plans in 2025, thanks in part to the Inflation Reduction Act. “It’s going to be a tough open enrollment because nothing like this has happened in Medicare since the inception of Medicare Part D in 2006,” Jason Rubin , an independent insurance agent in Southern California who specializes in Medicare, tells Investopedia ....

Malaria Returns to the U.S. for the First Time in 20 Years—How to Stay Safe panom/iStock Those who’ve traveled to certain parts of the globe are likely familiar with malaria and its risks. The mosquito-borne illness sickened roughly 247 million people worldwide in 2021 and resulted in an estimated 619,000 deaths , according to the United Nations. But while the disease is uncommon in the U.S. thanks to domestic elimination, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that malaria has returned stateside with the first local infections reported in 20 years....

Marilyn Monroe Auction Holds Hidden Treasures—Including Proof of a Family Secret Baron/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Fans and collectors hoping to own a piece of Marilyn Monroe history will be interested in the latest auction of personal items that once belonged to the star. In December, Julien’s Auctions will hold a live auction of dresses, makeup, books, and more, with prices on some items expected to go as high as $80,000. But, amongst the clothing and beauty products, there is one item that holds a special connection to Monroe’s life before she was a Hollywood star....

Mark Wahlberg Slammed for Embarrassing SAG Awards Mistake Kevin Winter/Getty Images On Sunday, Feb. 26, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, otherwise known as the SAG Awards, were given out to the voting body’s 2023 honorees. Unlike most other awards shows you probably tune into, the SAG Awards ceremony was not broadcast on television but rather streamed on Netflix’s YouTube channel. This led to some memorable moments, such as Female Actor in a Leading Role winner Michelle Yeoh dropping an f-bomb on stage and the inclusion of vintage acceptance speeches in place of the commercials you’d see on network TV....

Martin Sheen Was “Dangerously Drunk” in “Apocalypse Now” Breakdown Scene Bart Sherkow/Shutterstock In the opening scene of 1979’s Apocalypse Now , inebriated Army Captain Benjamin L. Willard ( Martin Sheen ) lies on a bed beneath a spinning ceiling fan in a Saigon hotel room, does martial arts moves as the first bars of “The End” by The Doors begin to play, then suddenly confronts himself in a mirror and punches the glass, slicing his hand open in the process....

Never Do This With Your Hands at a Bar, Police Say in New Warning Aleksandrs Muiznieks / Shutterstock A night out on the town is a great way to wind down after a long week, which is why so many of us head to the bar over the weekend to indulge in a few cocktails or mocktails. You might have a favorite local haunt that you frequent, or perhaps you like to try somewhere new every once in a while....

New Details Emerge as Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy are Expecting Baby No. 3 Photo by Monica Schipper/WireImage Claire Danes ( Homeland ) and Hugh Dancy ( Hannibal ) are expecting baby number three together, their representative confirms to People . The duo, who met while filming the drama Evening , married in 2009 and already have two children: Rowan, 4, and Cyrus Michael Christopher, 10. The two have been extremely busy this year, with Danes earning raves and a Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe nomination for Fleishman Is In Trouble and Dancy stealing the spotlight in Downton Abbey: A New Era ....

New Popsicle Recall Affects 137,000 Cases Shutterstock While Starbucks officially dropped its Pumpkin Spice Latte this morning, summer is still here. So before we welcome chillier temps and spooky season, we might still have a few visits from a summer staple: the ice cream truck. But while many of us have our go-to orders , a new recall announcement might affect what you treat yourself to. According to an Aug. 21 recall notice from the U....

New Website Rates 50,000 Processed Foods From Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods​ iStock I consider myself a pretty healthy person. I exercise five days a week, keep up with my doctor’s appointments, and maintain a balanced diet full of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean protein. But give me a nutrition label to read in the grocery store, and I’m lost. I’m informed enough to know that just because something is marketed as “organic” or “natural” doesn’t mean it’s not full of harmful ingredients....

Officials Warn Beachgoers to Watch Out for This “Unprecedented” Threat Tallmaple / Shutterstock Heading to the beach is easily one of the highlights of summer. There’s nothing quite like setting up on the sand and feeling the cool ocean breeze on your skin. Whether you like to lay a towel out to get an even tan, or prefer to sit beneath the shade of an umbrella, the beach is an unbeatable relaxation destination....

OTC Cold Medicine Recalled After Dangerous Product Mix-Up, FDA Warns iStock / SDI Productions Coming down with a cold is never fun, but at least over-the-counter (OTC) medicine can help offer some relief . That’s why many people run to the pharmacy at the first sign of sniffles, sore throat, or a cough to pick up their go-to brand and alleviate their symptoms. But before you reach for your next dose, you might want to check what’s in your cabinet....