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USPS Is Suspending These Services, Effective Immediately Shutterstock We’ve all experienced the frustration of traveling to the post office only to find out that it’s closed. While the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) works hard to meet the mailing needs of Americans almost every day, most post offices are closed on Sundays and at various points throughout the year in observance of federal holidays . On other days, post office hours can vary widely depending on where you live....

USPS Is Temporarily Suspending Services in These 5 States, Effective Now Shutterstock RELATED: USPS Is Making These Changes to Your Mail, Starting Now . iStock On Oct. 27, the USPS updated its Service Alerts website to warn about a new service disruption in De Soto, Missouri. According to the new alert, the De Soto Post Office is “temporarily closed due to a chemical spill.” Tony Ochoa , the town’s fire chief, told Leader Publications that the facility was shut down after “maybe an ounce of mercury” spilled out from a box, and a post office employee was taken to the hospital as a precaution....

Walmart and Wegmans Slammed for Overcharging Grocery Shoppers Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock It feels like the high price of food is unrelenting—we all just expect to shell out a little bit more for our weekly groceries. Perhaps you’ve cut back on non-necessities to account for this, or maybe you’ve decided to take up couponing . Either way, we’re all just trying to save where we can. But what doesn’t help cost-conscious shoppers is when retailers accidentally charge you for things you didn’t buy....

Walmart Employees Slam “Really Uncomfortable” Self-Checkout Experience Shutterstock Self-checkouts have become a controversial fixture in retail stores across the U.S. Some shoppers prefer the speed these kiosks have brought to checkout process, while others say the do-it-yourself experience isn’t actually any faster. In fact, they’ve been such a point of contention that Walmart recently got rid of self-checkout at multiple stores following backlash. And it’s not just shoppers speaking out: The big-box retailer’s own employees are slamming self-checkout....

Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS Are Being Fined $650 Million—Here’s Why Shutterstock Big-name retailers are familiar with legalese, as litigation pretty much comes with the territory. Companies like Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens are often hit with lawsuits, ranging from marketing issues and false pricing to more serious allegations about a lack of medication warnings and financial fraud . But now, this trio of retailers have been slapped with a hefty fine totaling over $650 million....

What Are Soul Ties? Understanding a New Romantic Connection PeopleImages / iStock Have you ever met someone you just couldn’t let go? Someone who taps into your heart on a completely different level? You might be experiencing a soul tie. This connection goes beyond butterflies in your stomach or feeling smitten: It’s a powerful bond that can greatly impact your life. If you’re trying to pinpoint exactly what you’re experiencing, we’ve spoken with several experts who can help you figure it out....

What Is “Runner’s Face” and How Do You Avoid It? Maridav / Shutterstock Running is one of the best types of exercise : Studies say it can improve your cardiovascular health, boost your mood, and even reduce the risk of arthritis and memory issues. But if you’ve spent time online recently, you may have heard it can also cause characteristic skin changes, often described as “runner’s face.” What exactly does that mean, you ask?...

Why Do Cats Make Biscuits? Veterinarians Weigh In Shutterstock RELATED: 8 Cats That Don’t Shed, According to Veterinarians . What Is “Making Biscuits”? iStock “Making biscuits” refers to a common behavior seen in cats that is also known as kneading. “This is where they push their paws in and out against a soft surface, often alternating between left and right,” says Kathryn Dench , MA VetMB, a holistic and integrative veterinarian and chief Scientific Advisor at Paw Origins....

You’re Likely Losing 10 Full Days of Sleep a Year, Study Finds—Here’s Why iStock As much as I try to read every night before dozing off, I still always end up on my phone, toggling between Instagram, text messages, and other various apps before officially calling it a night. And I know it’s not the best habit to have. Previous studies have linked sleep deprivation to anxiety , heart disease , and type 2 diabetes ....

Your Belly Fat Could Predict How Long You’ll Live, Researchers Find Shutterstock The truth is in the pudding: Mobility and muscle performance decline with age. One study found that muscle force and power decrease by up to 49 percent between the ages of 25 and 75. Data also shows that adults over 40 can experience a 1 to 2 percent decline in lean body mass and a 1.5 to 5 percent decline in muscle strength per year....

Your Favorite Drink Could Increase Your Risk of Death, New Study Finds iStock Some foods just pair best with an ice-cold soda (we’re looking at you, pizza), but that doesn’t mean the sugar-sweetened beverage should be enjoyed regularly. The same goes for energy drinks , aguas frescas, artificial fruit drinks, and lemonade, all of which have a high sugar content that can result in serious health effects, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease....