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USPS Is Suspending Services in These Places, Effective Immediately iStock Regular mail service is a necessity for millions of people throughout the U.S., as many of us rely on the mail system for essential things like receiving prescription refills or sending out rent checks. To ensure all Americans an equal opportunity to mail processing and delivery, the federal government created the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The USPS is “required to provide prompt, reliable, and efficient services to the public” as an independent part of the executive branch, according to the U....

USPS Suspending Services at 28 Post Offices in These States Shutterstock The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is an institution Americans rely on every day, so when changes are made or services are disrupted, it can be quite inconvenient. But often, circumstances are out of the USPS’ control and the agency is also forced to cease operations due to weather conditions or accidents. Disruptions of this nature are announced on the USPS’ Service Alerts pages—and closures are often smaller in scale, affecting a handful of post offices in different communities....

Walmart Says These Stores Are Closed to Shoppers iStock Store closures have been hitting far and wide over the last few years, affecting companies both large and small. Major retailers like CVS and Bed Bath & Beyond have kickstarted ongoing initiatives to shutter hundreds of locations throughout the U.S. But even if plans for a significant downsize aren’t on the table, almost every retailer is losing locations in some way. That includes Walmart, one of the country’s most popular and successful companies....

Wells Fargo Shutters 10 More Branches Amid Mass Bank Closures Michael Vi / Shutterstock Bank branch closures are commonplace these days, as corporations pare down their brick-and-mortar footprint and shift toward online banking. But while Wells Fargo is certainly not the only major bank that has shut down locations in recent months, it’s notable for having closed hundreds of branches over the past several years. In fact, in 2021, it closed more in-person locations than any other bank, CNBC reported....

What Happened When I Quit Social Media for a Week Might Surprise You iStock It seems impossible to live these days without social media. For many, it’s part of their job to be online sifting through posts and stay on top of trends, others turn to platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter for news, and some just scroll through for funny videos or to pass the time. Whatever the reason, social media is a major presence in our life and while there’s many positive aspects, there can be a downside as well....

What Happens If You Don’t Replace Your Toothbrush Every 3 Months, According to Dentists iamnoonmai/Shutterstock Your toothbrush is an important tool for maintaining oral hygiene. Replacing it regularly ensures that it can do its job properly and helps prevent tooth decay, gum disease , and bad breath. More specifically, the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) advises replacing your toothbrush every three months . In some cases, you may even want to swap it out for a new one sooner than that....

What Happens to Your Body If You Eat Fast Food Once a Week Shutterstock/Kzenon When it comes to your diet , most doctors agree: You should be loading up on whole foods that balance complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, lean proteins, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. On your plate, this translates to lots of fresh fruits and veggies, nuts, legumes, grains, and lean meats, fish, and dairy. But what if you treat yourself to fast food, just once a week?...

What Is Only Child Syndrome? 6 Signs to Look Out For Prostock-studio / Shutterstock You may have heard that the oldest child is bossy, the middle child is rebellious, and the youngest child always gets their way—but it probably goes without saying that these are all stereotypes and oversimplifications at that. There are stereotypes about only children, too. According to the theory of “only child syndrome,” not having any siblings can make someone more likely to develop certain characteristics....

What Is Quiet Mode on Instagram? How and Why to Use It Nopparat Khokthong / Shutterstock Now more than ever, cell phone notifications can seem like a never-ending barrage . You put your phone down after sending a text, and a second later, you have three new notifications from the local newspaper, the weather channel, and Kindle . However, social media is by far the biggest driver of notifications, especially Instagram....

What Really Happens to Your Weight If You Skip Breakfast, Doctors Say iStock We’re all familiar with the adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But despite this age-old wisdom, it’s not uncommon for people to run through to lunch on nothing more than a cup of coffee. And while this is often nothing more than the result of having a jam-packed schedule, there might be more immediate health implications than you realize—especially if your goal is to shed pounds....

What Your Birthstone Says About Your Love Life Shutterstock Birthstones can make a birthday personable and special, but they’re more than pretty shiny gems that can be worn as jewelry. It’s been long believed they hold symbolic meanings and can say a great deal about your personality traits. Like zodiac signs, birthstones can provide insight into who you are but also have an energy that influences aspects of our lives, like love....

When and Where You Drink Your Coffee Could Affect Heart Health and Longevity, New Studies Find iStock For most busy folks, getting in that daily cup of coffee comes down to practicality. Where can you drink it quickest, easiest, and cheapest to ensure you’re not going through the day half asleep? But a pair of new studies suggest that you might want to be more mindful about when and where you consume coffee, as these decisions could be affecting your heart health and longevity....

Why Charles Can’t Strip Prince Andrew of His Titles Despite Epstein Scandal Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images With more information being released about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and connections , Prince Andrew’s position in the British royal family is once again being evaluated due to his ties to the deceased convicted sex offender. Andrew stepped down from royal duties amid controversy in 2019, and his mother, Queen Elizabeth II , stripped him of his military titles....

Why Jennifer Lawrence Told Robert De Niro to Leave Her Rehearsal Dinner Christopher Polk/Getty Images for BFCA While most people can’t imagine being able to invite a star as big as Robert De Niro to one of their major life events, it’s likely even harder to imagine kicking him out once he’s there. But that’s exactly what Jennifer Lawrence did at the rehearsal dinner before her wedding. By the time the 33-year-old married her husband Cooke Maroney in 2019, she and De Niro had appeared in three movies together: 2012’s Silver Linings Playbook , 2013’s American Hustle , and 2015’s Joy , all with director David O....

Winter’s “Vengeance” Storm Could Bring a Foot of Snow to These Regions Tomorrow Marc Bruxelle/iStock A wave of unseasonably warm weather over the weekend might’ve lulled some into thinking spring was already kicking off . But those who were expecting to pack away their heavy coats for the season might soon be disappointed by Mother Nature. That’s because meteorologists say a winter’s “vengeance” storm could bring up to a foot of snow to some places tomorrow....

You Can Get the Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Delivered to Your House This Year—Here’s How FluMist Home / AstraZeneca It might still feel hot outside, but flu season will be here before you know it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that up to 82 million people contracted influenza last season, with 37 million seeking medical attention and 1.3 million requiring hospitalization. RELATED: 5 Vaccines You Should Get If You Have Heart Disease, Doctors Urge ....

Your Beatles Song, Based on Your Zodiac Sign iStock / Martin Wahlborg From the more than 200 songs they wrote and recorded to being the group that inspired a generation to embrace rock and roll to creating lyrics that continue to inspire, there are good reasons why the Beatles are known as the greatest band of all time. To understand their music on a deeper level, we asked professional astrologer Danelle Ferreira and diviner and intuitive tarot reader Charette Vachon to break down their hits....

Your Guilty Pleasure, Based on Your Zodiac Sign iStock / PixelsEffect From sneaking an extra slice of cake to singing your favorite karaoke song at the top of your lungs in the shower, there’s nothing wrong with having a few guilty pleasures. And while it’s easy to be embarrassed by whatever habit or hobby you just can’t drop, we think it’s time to embrace these harmless vices as part of what makes us unique ....

Your Hormones—Not Your Diet—May Be Making You Gain Weight, Doctors Say Shutterstock Eat less, move more. If we only had the discipline to do that , we’d all look as good as Jennifer Lopez does at 54. Right? But we don’t all have JLo’s discipline or body (or very few of us do, anyway). More than 40 percent of U.S. adults are obese , according to the National Institutes of Health, and more and more of them are turning to medication to try and move the needle on the scale....

“Below Deck” Star Says He’s Getting “Brutal Death Threats” as Fans Beg for His Firing <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/kyle-below-deck-e1700675377355.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=“Kyle Viljoen on “Below Deck Mediterranean” - 1”> Bravo / YouTube Fans of Below Deck Mediterranean think that Kyle Viljoen takes things too far when it comes to his interactions with coworkers—whether to their faces or behind their backs. But now, Viljoen has shared just how much further some viewers are taking things when it comes to their criticism of him....