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She Played Colleen on “China Beach.” See Dana Delany Now at 66. Antonin Cermak/Fairfax Media via Getty Images Dana Delany has been in the business of making television for decades. She first got her start in entertainment with guest parts on As The World Turns , Moonlighting , and Magnum P.I. , but it wasn’t until she booked China Beach that she became a household name. The ABC primetime drama aired from 1988 until 1991 and was about a group of medics, soldiers, and volunteers working at an evacuation hospital during the Vietnam War....

She Played Niecy on “Moesha.” See Shar Jackson Now at 46. Steve Granitz Archive 1/WireImage via Getty Images From 1996 to 2001, Shar Jackson starred on Moesha as Niecy Jackson, Moesha’s ( Brandy ) best friend. But that was a big change from the original plan for the character. “She was just supposed to be there for the first episode and her name wasn’t even Niecy . Her name was Gail,” Jackson said in a 2020 interview with Netflix’s Strong Black Lead....

She Played Skyler on “Breaking Bad.” See Anna Gunn Now at 53. Michael Buckner/Getty Images In 2008, one of the most celebrated TV shows of all time premiered. Breaking Bad , starring Bryan Cranston as a high school science teacher who becomes a ruthless meth dealer, has so far launched two other projects: the sequel movie, El Camino , which follows Walter White’s student-turned-accomplice Jesse Pinkman ( Aaron Paul ) through the days after the series finale, and Better Call Saul , a prequel series about the origins of Walter’s unscrupulous lawyer, Saul Goodman ( Bob Odenkirk )....

Shopper Shares 6 “Perfect Spring Shoes” From Walmart for as Little as $9 iStock The best part of welcoming a new season is building your wardrobe . That’s especially the case in spring when warmer weather means being able to break out skirts, dresses, and shoes that are built for style as opposed to warmth and practicality. While stocking up can sometimes mean breaking your budget, that doesn’t have to be the case....

Shoppers Are Abandoning Kohl’s, New Data Shows—Here’s Why Shutterstock Department store shopping isn’t what it once was, thanks in large part to the downfall of malls and the rise of online retail. Kohl’s is one of many businesses that reacted to the changing times, shifting to a “more focused lifestyle concept” in 2022. But even with a new company strategy in play over the past few years, it appears the retailer is still struggling to attract customers....

Southwest and Alaska Are Making Big Changes to In-Flight Purchases iStock The winter holidays are upon us, and many of us are planning travel to see loved ones. “Many” might actually be an understatement: The U.S Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has already said it expects that this holiday travel season will be “the busiest ever.” But if you’re flying with one of two major carriers, you’ll want to take note of certain changes being made to the onboard experience....

Southwest Says You Can View the Total Solar Eclipse on These 8 Flights Markus Mainka / Shutterstock Getting front-row seats to view anything is exciting, whether you scored them at a concert or a football game. But these events happen regularly, unlike a total solar eclipse . That’s not something you see every day—and certainly not something you expect to see up close and personal. But we have good news for science buffs and stargazers: Southwest Airlines has determined the eight flights you can book to watch the next total solar eclipse, which is set to occur a few months from now, at 30,000 feet up....

Susan Lucci Nearly Had “Fatal Heart Attack” and These Were the First Signs Shutterstock Susan Lucci captivated audiences for more than 40 years with her portrayal of Erica Kane on ABC’s long-running drama All My Children . The iconic soap opera ended in 2011, but Lucci ,76, remains a fan favorite and queen of daytime TV, who still makes appearances. The star recently attended the 75th Annual Writers Guild Awards where she revealed she had a heart procedure done in January where doctors fitted a stent in her artery....

The 10 Best National Park Lodges to Stay In Instead of Camping Jesslyn Tan Yu Xuan/Shutterstock With more than 63 parks in the National Park System, each trip to a national park can be a unique experience. Whether you’re there to hike , swim, see iconic sights like Old Faithful or to just get away, it’s always a great choice to travel to one of the country’s many beloved national parks....

The 10 Most Charming Small Towns in the U.S. For a Winter Getaway Mark A Lee/Shutterstock Big cities and neon lights can be exciting, but sometimes a small-town getaway is exactly what you need to recharge and unwind . Luckily, you don’t have to turn on a Hallmark Christmas movie to find small towns full of friendly faces, beautiful scenery, and charm this winter. Such places actually exist in real life....

The 20 Most Low-Maintenance Pets You Can Own Caftor / Shutterstock When it comes to welcoming pets into your family, every animal needs to be cared for and loved. However, when you’re a busy person, it’s just not possible to spend every waking moment looking after a rambunctious dog or cuddly cat. That doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to bring an animal into your home—you just have to find the right one....

The 5 Secrets to Losing Weight When Nothing Else Works Shutterstock If you’ve been trying and failing to lose weight , it might be time to take a step back and reassess your methods. Even if all the all the correct boxes are ticked, certain habits or lifestyle choices can make weight loss difficult if not impossible. Yo-yo dieting does not work, even if it’s successful in the short term. Long-term habits will make all the difference for steady, effective weight loss and improved fitness....

The 50 Best Buys at Best Buy Shutterstock Best Buy The Philips Wake-Up Light will change the way you start your day. The unique machine uses a combination of light and sound to mimic the sunrise and wake you up in a way that’s less jarring than your average alarm clock. Best Buy Stop spending $4.00 for a single cup of iced coffee by making your own cold brew at home with the Takeya 4-cup cold brew coffeemaker....

The 50 Best Compliments to Give People Over 50 Shutterstock Is there anything better than a great compliment? No matter what age you are, something as simple as a “your hair looks amazing!” can totally change the course of your day and how you’re feeling. But while receiving is nice, giving is even better—and for those 50-and-up, there are a handful of nice words you can start with. Whether it’s someone at the grocery store or a dear friend you’ve had for years, these compliments are sure to make anyone’s day brighter....

The 50 Best Ways to Relax with Your Partner Shutterstock Inevitably, life gets stressful. Of course, having a decent chunk of alone time is one of the best ways to feel sane again after a difficult day or week. But when you’re part of a pair, it’s important to find ways to be together and relax at the same time. Here, find fifty relationship-expert-approved ideas for taking stress levels down a notch with your favorite person in the world....

The 7 Newest National Parks You Need to Add to Your Bucket List Sean Pavone/Shutterstock Ever since the federal government established it 105 years ago, the National Park Service (NPS) has provided visitors with access to some of the most coveted natural beauty within the U.S. Over the past century, destinations such as Yosemite and Yellowstone —which actually predate the NPS itself—have become synonymous with an appreciation for the great outdoors and preservation....

The 8 Best Eco-Friendly Vacations You Can Take in the U.S. iStock / Gabriele Maltinti For most travelers, the world’s natural beauty is all the inspiration needed to plan a memorable trip, whether it’s a bucket list visit to a national park or a quick getaway to take in the changing colors of autumn . But in a cruel twist of fate, many of those visits can damage the environment that you’re traveling to experience....

The Best Way to Buy Real Estate Shutterstock A home is likely the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, and, as such, most people enter into the transaction with some trepidation. What happens if the real estate bubble bursts? What happens if I lose my job? Are granite counters and wide-plank flooring going to look ridiculous a decade from now? While you can’t anticipate changes in the real estate market or design trends, you can make the home buying process a whole lot easier....

The FBI Alerts All Americans to “Exercise Caution” in Urgent New Warning Dzelat / Shutterstock Summer is in full swing, meaning you might be heading to a seaside destination or packing up for a trip somewhere scenic. Whether you’re booking your flights or fueling up for a road trip, a lot of planning goes into a vacation, and you might be considering different options for where to eat, what to see, and where to stay....

The First Things Guests Notice When You Host a Dinner Party, Experts Say iStock / Goodboy Picture Company Even if you’re the kind of person who puts a lot of effort into making their home inviting, nothing will put your skills to the test quite like hosting a dinner party. Besides having all the right rooms looking their best , you also have the added work of planning and preparing an entire meal....