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The Top 10 Safest Cities in the U.S., New Research Shows Jason Ogulnik/Shutterstock From public health crises to natural disasters to theft and crimes, there are many threats to the well-being of Americans. And while no one can avoid all danger entirely, where you choose to live can greatly mitigate the risks. Recently, Wallethub compared 182 locations to determine which U.S. cities are the safest. The study looked at “the 150 most populated U....

There’s a Scary Reason You Might Not Be Able to Sleep at Night, New Research Reveals Shutterstock If you have trouble sleeping , you’re not alone. More than 50 million Americans have a chronic sleep disorder, according to the American Psychiatric Association. In fact, they say that recent research suggests that sleep disorders have been surging in recent years, a phenomenon partially explained by an atmosphere of heightened stress during and after the COVID-19 pandemic....

These Are All the Walmart Locations Closing in 2024 Shutterstock Over the past few years, retail giant Walmart has been actively closing locations that it deemed “underperforming.” In 2022, the big-box retailer shuttered a handful of stores nationwide, but in 2023, closures were more widespread, with Walmart shuttering almost two dozen locations . For a while it felt like closures were slowing down, but they seem to be picking up again this year....

These Popular Athletic Chain Competitors Are Both Closing Locations iStock Store closures have become a common occurrence over the past couple years. As a result of pressures from the COVID pandemic and more recent rising inflation, even well-established companies like Walmart, CVS, and Loft have been forced to shutter stores since 2020. But while there have been clear struggles in the grocery, pharmacy, and clothing sectors, athletic chains are also feeling the heat....

This Is the Body Part That Gives Away Your Age First Shutterstock You likely focus most of your anti-aging efforts on your face . You have your morning and nighttime skincare routines down pat and own a slew of sunscreens, moisturizers, cleansers, and serums to prove it. But there are other parts of the body that show obvious signs of aging—and they require an expert-approved regimen, too. Here, learn the body part that dermatologists say gives away your age first....

This Is Why Fire Trucks Are Red Alamy When you think of a fire truck, it’s highly unlikely you picture it any color but red. Sure, there are exceptions in the U.S., and many other western nations, where you’ll find white , yellow , and even pink fire response vehicles—but red has been the default color of fire trucks going back to the early days of organized fire departments. And if you’ve ever wondered why fire trucks are red, the answer will surprise you....

This Once Defunct Department Store Is Back With “Accessible Luxury” for Shoppers kitzcorner / Shutterstock In the retail world, it seems like store closures and businesses filing for bankruptcy have been dominating the headlines. But everyone loves a good comeback story, and one groundbreaking department store is the latest to make a joyous return. While it was once completely defunct, this chain is back and better than ever, introducing a new campaign featuring “accessible luxury” for its loyal customer base....

This Popular Soda Is Getting Rid of Its Signature Trait for Good iStock The average American’s relationship with soda is a changing one. Research shows that consumption of the bubbly beverage has declined over the past two decades after reaching a peak in 2000, dropping by 25 percent from 53 gallons to 38.87 gallons per person annually in 2018, according to Statista. But regardless of how often we pour ourselves a fizzy drink today, there’s an undeniable nostalgia many people have when it comes to their beverage of choice....

Trump Says He Loves “Air Force One”—Here’s How Harrison Ford Responded <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/air-force-one-main.png?strip=1&resize=640%2C360&quality=82" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Harrison Ford in “Air Force One” - 1”> Sony Pictures Releasing In the course of his long career, Harrison Ford has played an archaeologist action hero, an outer space rebel, and a police officer in a dystopian future. And while he dozens of fictional characters on his resume, back in 2015, he wanted to make it crystal clear to a then-presidential hopeful that his movie roles are just that: fiction....

USPS Is Making More New Changes to Your Mail, Starting Today iStock These days, it feels like the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is constantly switching things up. The agency has been in the middle of a major overhaul to fix its financial situation since 2021—and that has brought some less-than-ideal changes to customers. (Yes, we’re referring to those dreaded price hikes and slower delivery standards .) But the Postal Service has also been making other minor adjustments to its operations during this time as well, and there are some you might have missed....

USPS Is Making These Changes to Your Deliveries, Starting in the Next 2 Weeks iStock The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been going through some serious changes. Since 2021, the agency has been working to optimize and modernize its service with adjustments big and small. For customers, this has meant ample price hikes and slower deliveries, among other changes. Now, the USPS is planning to shake up its fleet of trucks in more ways than one, and it could have an impact on your deliveries....

USPS Is Suspending Services Here, Starting Jan. 15 Shutterstock Customer frustrations with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have grown over the past year thanks to worsening delivery delays and ever-lengthy lines at the post office. But if that’s the worst of your mail problems, consider yourself lucky. Some residents across the country are dealing with bigger impediments to sending and receiving mail, because the Postal Service has had to close a number of post offices recently—both temporarily and permanently....

USPS Tracking Is Wrong More Often Than Not—Here’s the Proof iStock With the risk of porch pirates and missed deliveries , many of us can’t rest after we’ve ordered something online until it is safely in our hands. It’s common to track a package from the moment it’s shipped out all the way down to the minute the delivery driver is supposed to show up at your door. But sometimes you may feel like what you’re seeing on the screen isn’t the same as what is playing out in real time—and you would be right....

USPS Workers Are “Very Concerned” About This Newly Announced Change iStock Customer frustration with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) over delayed deliveries and increased costs is just the tip of the iceberg. Over the past few years, the agency has been struggling under the weight of mounting financial issues that have snowballed into negative consequences for customers, according to Forbes . To try to mitigate the crisis, the USPS announced its Delivering for America (DFA) plan in March 2021, which is a 10-year initiative set on returning the organization to one that is “self-sustaining and high performing....

Vitamin D Supplements Linked to Improved Heart Health, New Research Shows Shutterstock Also known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is one of 13 essential vitamins the human body needs to function properly. Vitamin D boosts immunity (hence why you’re told to drink orange juice when sick), promotes nerve and brain function , and supports strong bones, per the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements. While you can get vitamin D naturally through sun exposure and the food you eat, many choose to take dietary supplements to increase vitamin D levels....

Walgreens and CVS Are Closing Pharmacies and Cutting Back on Hours Shutterstock Store closures have become an all-too-common occurrence since the pandemic started. Even major retail chains like Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond have had to shutter several stores across the U.S. over the past three years, though some cuts have been much more dramatic than others. At the same time, two of the biggest pharmacy chains in the country have also been closing locations this year....

Walgreens Is Now Planning to Close 450 Locations iStock READ THIS NEXT: PNC Bank Is Closing 30 More Branches in 7 States This July . Shutterstock On June 27, Walgreens Boots Alliance reported its third-quarter earnings for the 2023 fiscal year—and at first glance, things look pretty good. According to the report, the retailer’s third-quarter sales reached $35.4 billion this year, which is an increase of 8.6 percent from the year prior....

Walmart Is Under Fire for Asking Shoppers to Do This: “Invasion of Privacy” Shutterstock / Jonathan Weiss No matter where you live in the U.S., there’s likely a Walmart location near you. The megaretailer is a source of everything including groceries, home goods, electronics, clothing, and more for millions of Americans. But the unique relationship customers have with the company isn’t without its rough patches , no matter how much some rely on the stores....

Walmart Shoppers Say Stores Are Eliminating Self-Checkout iStock Nothing has divided shoppers quite like the self-checkout takeover . But whether you prefer cashiers or a more automated experience, the choice is out of your hands, as many retailers are changing course on this once-omnipresent trend. After years of investing in new machinery and technology, major companies are cutting back on self-checkout lanes, and customers have started to notice. Read on for the latest reports from Walmart shoppers who think the retailer may be abandoning self-checkout for good....

Walmart Shoppers Threaten to Boycott Over Self-Checkout Change Shutterstock Self-checkout machines are already a controversial feature across all retailers. Some consumers prefer the convenience they provide, while others have slammed many businesses for making self-checkout the only option to use in stores. But now, one mega-retailer is choosing to make a new upgrade to these machines that is making customers even more upset. Read on to find out why Walmart shoppers are threatening to boycott over a self-checkout change....