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7 New Movies You Can Watch on Netflix This Weekend Blackjack Films Now that the holidays are over, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all your responsibilities again, plus those pesky goals you made for yourself in the new year. But no matter how endless your to-do list may seem, you should always carve out some time for your guilty pleasures , especially if binging Netflix is one of them. Luckily, our favorite streaming service just added some epic films to keep you entertained all weekend long....

7 Retirement Activities That Will Keep You Busy and Engaged Shutterstock In planning retirement, you may not realize how much time there is to fill until you find yourself needing to fill it. “Our jobs give us a psychological workout that keeps us mentally fit—even when it sometimes feels like it’s driving us crazy!” David Ludden Ph.D., writes in his article published in Psychology Today . “When we retire, then, we run the risk of losing opportunities to challenge ourselves mentally and to keep ourselves cognitively fit,” he adds....

7 Secrets From Former Hilton Employees Tupungato/Shutterstock Hilton might be the best-known hotel chain in America—not because of its offerings, per se, but because of its family members’ penchant for appearing on reality television. But Hilton the company is nothing to sneeze at, with more than a century-old pedigree of hospitality, now spread across six continents. If you haven’t yet stayed in one of the conglomerate’s 200,000-odd rooms , you almost certainly will one day....

7 Signs Your Diet Is Secretly Packed With Salt and Hurting Your Health Shutterstock If you’ve ever felt terrible after eating high-sodium fast food , there’s a reason—your body really doesn’t like excessive amounts of salt. “Too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart disease and stroke,” says the FDA . “Ninety percent of Americans are eating more sodium than is recommended. While almost 5 in 10 Americans have high blood pressure, in non-Hispanic Black adults that number increases to almost 6 in 10....

7 Sneaky Signs Roaches Are Hiding in Your Home ANURAK PONGPATIMET/Shutterstock Nothing is worse than finding an infestation of bugs in your home. But unlike insects such as spiders , cockroaches tend to go unnoticed. Unless you have a large population of them, it’s not likely that you’ll see them out and about. “The most common way people realize they have an issue is by seeing the actual insects themselves, but there are other indications that roaches have taken up residence in a structure,” says James Agardy , ACE, technical and training manager at Viking Pest Control ....

8 Best Fire Pit Ideas to Turn Your Backyard Into a Cozy Hideaway mapodile / iStock Every backyard is better with a fire pit: You can roast marshmallows, tell ghost stories, and stay warm on chilly evenings. However, installing one isn’t as simple as heading to your local hardware store and putting the first one you see into your yard—you’ll want to be a little more thoughtful. That’s why we asked landscaping professionals their favorite fire pit ideas for a beautiful, functional, and safe gathering space....

8 Best Places to Vacation With Adult Children Kobus Louw / iStock When your kids are little, one of the best ways to make memories is by taking a family vacation. Perhaps you book an all-inclusive where your kids can stay entertained all day, or maybe you show them the ropes at a special place where you vacationed as a youngster. But this doesn’t have to stop once your kids are adults, and you might even find the experience is more enjoyable now that they’re older....

8 Celebrities Who Have “Secret” Spouses Chelsea Guglielmino/FilmMagic Most of us are probably so used to seeing celebrities’ lives plastered all over the internet, that it can come as a surprise when we don’t know something about one of our favorite stars . But even today, in the age of iPhone 14s and TikTok, some famous faces have chosen to date, marry, and grow their families away from the prying eyes of the public....

8 Expert Tricks to Keep Your Makeup Perfect on Hot Days iStock Applying makeup, in general, can be difficult. But applying it on a sweltering hot day—well, that’s a real challenge. Not only might you be contending with heat or humidity in your application space, but once you leave the house, your look will have to stand up to high temperatures, face sweat , and sun. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that the pros suggest switching up your makeup routine come summer....

8 Things Lowe’s Shoppers Can Get for Free iStock In today’s economic climate, every one of your precious dollars counts. And one of the priciest things you can do is take on a new home improvement project. Whether you’re updating your space or tackling weekend chores to get ready for spring, Lowe’s is one of the most popular home & garden retailers in America. But, did you know that it offers a surprising number of free services, tools, and perks?...

8 Times You Need to Stop Apologizing, Etiquette Experts Say Kues / Shutterstock Not apologizing when a situation calls for it—for instance when you’ve done something insulting or harmful—can get in the way of healing and reconciliation. However, for every person who neglects to say sorry when they really should take responsibility for their actions , there’s someone else working overtime to apologize for the most minor offenses or no offense at all....

9 Red Flags That Signal Emotional Cheating, According to Therapists OKAWA PHOTO / Shutterstock Many people would argue that emotional cheating is worse than physical cheating. Both forms of infidelity shatter trust and usually signal larger relationship issues, but it’s difficult to justify your partner “connecting with another human being in a super intimate way that should be reserved for [your] monogamous relationship,” notes Rich Heller , MSW, CPC, founder of Rich in Relationship ....

9 Ways Flying First Class Can Actually Save You Money, Travel Experts Say Shutterstock After rebounding from the pandemic’s travel lull, people are finally hitting the skies again . Unfortunately, as travel rates have increased, so has the cost of flying. According to a 2023 report from the travel company Kayak, travel costs are currently up 35 percent compared to last year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t save money while traveling—even if you plan to book a first-class ticket....

Airline Offers Beds for Coach Passengers—Will More Follow? iStock / Jacek_Sopotnicki Everyone has found themselves in the miserable position of trying to get decent sleep on a plane. Unless you’re lucky enough to have received an upgrade to first class , it can be nearly impossible to get comfortable enough to doze off while your limited recline forces you to slumber while sitting up. This can be especially frustrating on longer or overnight flights, where being able to rest can make all the difference in feeling refreshed when you land....

Ana de Armas Reveals the “Horrible” Part of Ben Affleck Relationship BG004/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via Getty Images During the several months of the pandemic, while many of us were stuck at home, there was one thing that celebrity news fans could count on: photos of Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas . The pair, who were together for about a year, were photographed regularly, walking their dog, grocery shopping, and hanging out with Affleck’s children from his relationship with ex-wife Jennifer Garner ....

Arnold Schwarzenegger Claims He Only Used Steroids Safely: “Now People Are Dying” Photo_Doc / Shutterstock Before he was the Terminator, Conan the Barbarian, or a kindergarten cop—and long before he was governor of California— Arnold Schwarzenegger was a competitive bodybuilder. During his career, he became No. 1 bodybuilder in the world, winning the Mr. Olympia competition seven times. He also went on to write books on the topic and starred in the 1977 bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron ....

Bath & Body Works Is Making a Big Change to Stores—How It’ll Affect You Shutterstock Bath & Body Works is getting a makeover. In a March 12 press release, the company unveiled its new Gingham+ store design , which has already rolled out at brick-and-mortar locations in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Tampa, and more major cities. The minimalist approach aims to “deliver a seamless in-store customer shopping experience” through new technology features, elevated design elements, and spacious floorplans....

Bed Bath & Beyond Is Closing All Stores—Here’s When Your Coupons Stop Working Shutterstock Bed Bath & Beyond began the year in a precarious position. In January, the struggling retailer revealed that it could not afford to pay its debts and that it had “ substantial doubt ” about its future. After a few months of trying to keep its business afloat amid financial woes, Bed Beth & Beyond revealed that it was not able to change course....

Best Things to Do in Memphis: 24 Attractions You Don’t Want to Miss Shutterstock / Sean Pavone What do Elvis Presley , barbecue cuisine, and FedEx all have in common? For those who aren’t already patting themselves on the back, the answer is Memphis, Tennessee. The city is where the music giant established his beloved Graceland estate. It’s also home to over 100 specialty barbecue restaurants, and yes, it’s where “America’s Distribution Center” was founded....

Boy George Says Tina Turner Rudely “Turned Her Back” When They Were First Introduced Pete Still/Redferns via Getty Images; Pete Still/Redferns via Getty Images In his new memoir, Karma , Boy George opens up about his early life, his time in the band Culture Club, and his struggles with heroin addiction. Amid stories about his career and some of the darker times in his life, he also shares interactions he’s had with other celebrities, including Janet Jackson and Princess Diana ....