READ THIS NEXT: The Breakfast You Should Order, Based on Your Zodiac Sign. Lauren Ash is an astrologer and culture writer based in St. Louis. You can follow her on Twitter or subscribe to her blog for monthly horoscopes and cosmic guidance. Rise and shine! Another day, another chance to take on the world. As the first sign of the zodiac, you’re used to setting trends and leading the way for those who come after you....
As reported by The New York Times, the physicians treating Trump at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said they began administering dexamethasone on Oct. 3. The steroid is used to suppress an immune system reaction that has proven fatal to many COVID patients: In an attempt to fight off the virus, the immune system can actually attack the body’s organs in what’s known as a cytokine storm. Dexamethasone can prevent the immune system from going into overdrive, but the steroid is generally only used in patients with severe cases of coronavirus, in part because of the harrowing side effects it can cause....
RELATED: The IRS Now Won’t Let You Do This Until After April 18. On March 8, the IRS sent out a new alert, warning taxpayers not to forget one dependent-based credit this year. According to the tax agency, the Child and Dependent Care Credit is available to help pay the expenses of working filers or those looking for work who have to hire care for their dependents. “There are many important tax credits available for families, and we don’t want anyone to overlook the Child and Dependent Care Credit,” IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said in a statement....
“A lot of people don’t know that Beyoncé is my last name. It’s my maiden name,” Knowles-Lawson revealed on a Sept. 15 episode of the podcast In My Head With Heather Thomson. “My name was Celestine Beyoncé, which at that time was not a cool thing to have that weird name. I wanted my name to be Linda Smith because those were the cool names.” Knowles-Lawson, who’s of Louisiana Creole ancestry, was the youngest of five born to Lumis Albert Beyincé and Agnèz Deréon....
READ THIS NEXT: The Rudest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac—and tends to carry a “me first” attitude in daily life, too. However, that impulsive spirit can occasionally lead to awkward situations. “They are eager to jump into new projects and often act before making a plan,” says relationship astrologer Anna Kovach. Sometimes, that can make them appear unprepared, which can lead to an awkward silence or two, she says....
Once a commercial port that drew sailors from across the world, Nyhavn is now lined with colorful 17th-century buildings that house restaurants and cafés along its waterfront. The canal looks like a magical wonderland, so its no surprise that author Hans Christen Anderson—who lived in three different homes here—used it as inspiration for his famous fairy tales. This UNESCO World Heritage Site feels like it’s stuck in time. Located in central Cuba, this well preserved, 500-year-old colonial town boasts colorful Spanish architecture, cobblestone streets, and the classic cars Cuba has come to be known for....
After a tumultuous year, we have clung to the foods we find comfort in. And when it comes to comfort food, there’s nothing quite as cozy as a big bowl of steaming mac n’ cheese. This is the number one food Americans said they just can’t quit, with 45 percent of people saying they refuse to cut it out of their diet, according to a survey commissioned by Meatless Farm and conducted by OnePoll....
READ THIS NEXT: If You’re Not Cleaning This, You’re Inviting Mice Into Your Home. Despite all the advances in technology over the centuries, humans have been trying in vain to keep rodents out of their homes since the beginning of recorded history. But unfortunately, pests have managed to remain crafty opponents—and are more than just an unwanted nuisance around the house. “Having a rodent infestation can be serious because of the potential diseases mice and rats carry,” Ron Hodgkins of Bel-O Pest Solutions warns....
Some experts suggest that you know you’re in love when you would do anything for the other person, and while this may be true, you don’t need to be a martyr to be in love. Instead, a shift in your personal attitude can be a more significant identifier of true love.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “The number one sign that you are in love is your increased energy for life,” says transitional life strategist Randi Levin....
“The longer you stay in a store, the higher the risk you will be exposed to someone who is infectious,” said Leann Poston, MD, medical advisor for Invigor Health. She says you need to avoid browsing, and advises people to always “make a list” before they enter a store. And Poston isn’t the only expert who has cautioned against spending an extended period of time inside with other people. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said that being indoors is a lot riskier than being outdoors when it comes to spreading the coronavirus, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noting that infected airborne particles may spread farther than six feet when indoors because of poorer air ventilation....
The clear plastic polytertrafluoroethylene (PTFE)—AKA Teflon—that gives your frying pan the ability to scorch a dish and then be easily scraped clean could also potentially get you sick, Live Science reports. While ingesting pieces of PTFE isn’t harmful, misusing your cookware could potentially pose another health risk. “When pans are overheated, that PTFE coating begins to disintegrate,” Suzanne Fenton, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist at the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences in North Carolina, told Live Science....
RELATED: Kerri Strug’s Heroic Vault Was 25 Years Ago. See Her Now. Traditionally, gold, silver, and bronze medals are presented to the Olympians, then placed around their necks by an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member or a notable person within their sport. However, this year, the Olympics are forbidding this long-honored tradition. According to Newsweek, on July 14, IOC President Thomas Bach said on a conference call, “The medals will not be given around the neck....
“When I get the boost, I might feel a little achy,” Fauci told CNN’s Dana Bash during State of the Union on Dec. 27. Fauci explained this reaction would be “because the immune system will be revving up even more” to build up immunity. The NIAID director says he’ll be getting the booster shot in about three weeks. And for those eager to get immunized, If You Did This in 2020, You Can Get Your COVID Vaccine Sooner....
“There is not a safe Christmas party in this country right now unless everybody for the previous 10 to 14 days were [quarantined],” Osterholm said during a Dec. 10 interview on CNN’s New Day. “I don’t care if I’m accused of being the Grinch that stole Christmas, but you know what, I want you to be around for next Christmas and the Christmas after that.” Osterholm says people should only be gathering with those they have been “potted” together with—meaning the people you have consistently been around that have not had any outside exposure....
The prince’s “close friends” may have already set royal teeth on edge, telling the Daily Telegraph earlier this week that the Duke of Sussex “will fight” to regain his military affiliations despite reluctantly agreeing to give them up as part of the official agreement that was finalized last year. Senior royal aides were swift in their response to the story, telling the Daily Mail the Palace has no plans of agreeing to Harry’s demands....
However, when it came time to choose a home for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the former Suits star reportedly made an “inappropriate request” to the late Queen. 1 The Queen Allegedly Had to Choose a Home for Harry and Meghan When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were in the process of planning their wedding, they were also figuring out where they were going to live. After all, at the time, they were working members of the Royal Family....
According to a survey of epidemiologists and other health experts from Vox, anyone who is planning to go against the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) travel advisories is at a higher risk of catching or unknowingly spreading COVID-19. But a lengthy bus trip presents a unique problem in that it usually takes longer than other forms of travel, makes it difficult or impossible to socially distance, and is a more difficult environment in which to ensure passengers are following mask mandates than they are on other forms of transportation....
On Thursday, they first met with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (accompanied by his wife, Chirlane McCray and their son, Dante de Blasio) who were on hand to greet them when they arrived at the site of the World Trade Center to visit the 9/11 memorial. One media source who was there told Best Life, “They were definitely treated like foreign dignitaries....
After the wedding, as the newlyweds left the grounds of Windsor Castle in their Ascot Landau carriage, Meghan’s attention was drawn to a cluster of well-wishers in the crowd who were belting out a song that sounded strangely familiar. A group of alumnae from Meghan’s sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma had journeyed from the States to Britain and camped out for more than 30 hours on the streets of Windsor in hopes of getting a glimpse of the Duchess....
This year, Target’s got some of the best Black Friday deals out there, with one sale item standing out in particular: the PowerXL 5-Qt. Single Basket Air Fryer. “[This] is the number one selling Air Fryer on the market for its Rapid Air Technology that surrounds food with a whirlwind of turbo cyclonic air to deliver a much healthier version of your favorite foods,” says Sara Skirboll, shopping and trends expert at RetailMeNot....
