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A father and son attend a candlelight vigil in Garden Grove, California, on March 17. Community members in California stand together, holding a banner side-by-side. One woman displays an image of a candle on her phone beside text that reads “STOP ASIAN HATE.” Women hold a sign that reads “STOP ASIAN HATE” and “PROECT OUR SENIORS.” And for changes that followed recent protests, check out these 8 Changes That Have Happened Since Black Lives Matter Protests Started....

RELATED: 21 Celebrities Who Are Shorter Than You Thought. The Batman star Robert Pattinson hated playing forever-teenage vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight series so much that there’s no shortage of memes on the subject—despite the fact that the role propelled him into stardom almost instantly. There are enough quotes about his distaste for the fantasy-romance franchise to fill a book, but when talking to Variety about the movies in 2019, he really didn’t hold back....

Disney previously opened Disney Springs, its outdoor shopping and dining area in Orlando, on May 20, before opening the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom theme parks on July 11. Epcot and Hollywood Studios will follow on Wednesday, July 15. In California, meanwhile, Disneyland is still shuttered. Whether you’re planning a trip to Disney World in the near future or you’re just curious as to what’s going down in the House of Mouse right now, read on for 20 photos and videos from reopening day that show how much the coronavirus has changed Disney World....

That’s why these 20 twosomes (with one threesome thrown in—but not that kind) are so fascinating. You’ll never guess the identity of Alexander Skarsgård’s wingman or what much older Oscar-winning actress conjures up an “erotic, intellectual tangle of emotions” in Russell Brand. For the answers to those burning questions and a lot more, check out this list of surprising and fascinating friendships among the famous—and infamous. And for more unexpected truths out of Hollywood, here are the 30 Funniest Jokes Found in Non-Comedy Movies....

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Here’s the thing: Those 36 percent are wrong. Spring is the worst season—by far. Yeah, I said it. Spring is downright awful. And though this may come across as sacrilege, a lot of people agree with me. (Just ask the 50 million odd Americans who suffer seasonal allergies.) And while a lot of the things that make spring so insufferable are one-offs—obnoxious holidays, torrential downpours, freshly awoken mosquitoes—as opposed to a blanket dislike of the period, one thing’s for sure: There’s a lot more to hate about spring than there is to like....

They’re indestructible. They’re endlessly versatile. They’re form-flattering on anyone, of any gender, and have been since practically the dawn of recorded history. (Levi Strauss sold his first pair in San Francisco in 1853.) It’s no stretch to say that the Levi 501 ($98), the company’s signature fit, is the most timeless pant in history. In 1917, Converse, then a humble footwear company in the Boston suburbs, introduced a basketball shoe to the American public....

Long-distance relationship advice from the pros: 1. Set clear personal boundaries. One of the most important pieces of long distance relationship advice is to set boundaries. “First and foremost, you and your partner need to set some guidelines: what is acceptable, what isn’t,” says April Davis, relationship expert and Founder of LUMA Luxury Matchmaking. You don’t need us to tell you that boundaries related to fidelity are important, but it turns out that personal boundaries play a huge role in relationships from afar, as well....

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Your health concerns may come into sharper focus in your fourth decade, leaving you wondering how to stay healthy as you get older. The good news? Taking charge now by investing in your health can come with serious lifelong benefits moving forward. Read on to learn which key medical tests you should schedule right now to enjoy good health in your 40s and beyond. READ THIS NEXT: The Surprising Reason Leaving the Lights on at Night Spikes Your Diabetes Risk....

On July 11, Jha shared on Twitter that five states in particular are “on the brink” of going from “accelerated spread,” which are coded as orange on the HGHI map, to hitting their “tipping points,” coded as red. “Orange Zone concerns me,” Jha tweeted, noting that these five states could “turn red soon.” Read on to find out which states “have to get aggressive now,” according to Jha. Or else… And for more on the states that need to take action, check out These 4 States Need to Roll Back on Reopening, Harvard Doctor Says....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-JCPenney Employees. If you’re not washing your Victoria’s Secret purchases before wearing them, you should start doing so ASAP. The company has been caught re-selling used underwear in the past, and a former worker confirmed this being a possibility based on standard practices. In an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) Reddit thread, an ex-Victoria’s Secret employee posting under the username bananabelle strongly encouraged shoppers to wash their newly bought underwear before wearing them in a response about store returns....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Aldi Employees. A general rule of thumb is to head to Publix first thing in the morning. “Try to shop right when your local store opens as that’s when it’s likely to have little to no traffic, which will make for a smoother shopping experience,” Julie Ramhold, Consumer Analyst with DealNews.com, shares. “Additionally, shelves are typically restocked overnight, so you’re less likely to see bare spaces and items sold out completely....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Ways You’re Ruining Your Gray Hair, Stylists Warn. You’re likely used to choosing a shampoo based on your hair type. For example, opting for a volumizing or anti-frizz formula. But if your strands are white, you’ll want to choose something that can add moisture. “Because white hair has no pigment, it can be coarse and dry, so you may need to alter your hair care routine to accommodate the different textures,” says Gökhan Vayni, hair specialist at Vera Clinic....

RELATED: You’re Inviting Snakes to Your Home If You’re Storing This Right Outside. It can be hard to resist the temptation to use your garage space as storage overflow, but creating chaotic piles—especially along walls or in corners—lays the right conditions for mice and other rodents to move right in. Even if you’re not the type to keep odds and ends where you park your car, keep in mind that useful seasonal items such as outdoor furniture cushions, patio umbrellas, or pool toys can also create an inviting home for pests....

These are known as “unlinked infections” and “are rarely reported in the United States,” Frieden noted in an op-ed for The Washington Post, adding that countries that have successfully curbed COVID do keep strict track of them. “Areas with unlinked infections can control the virus by improving contact tracing and physical distancing.” For more expert insight, This Is How Dr. Fauci Says We Can Push the “Reset Button” on Coronavirus....

On July 11, Ashish Jha, MD, the director of the HGHI, tweeted that the “data on COVID in our nation is very concerning,” as the red states on the HGHI map posted troubling numbers. Jha stated that he wasn’t sure what would “turn it around” besides a “fully enforced mask order” and the closing of bars, clubs, restaurants, and all but essential retail. According to their numbers, these are the seven states that Jha says are “heading towards full shutdown....

One of the most recently discovered coronavirus symptoms manifests itself on a patient’s toes and feet. Ebbing Lautenbach, MD, chief of infectious disease at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine told USA Today the symptom known as “COVID toes” was discovered by Italian doctors in March. Once experts in America were filled in about the odd symptom, they began noticing an increasing number of cases in the U.S. According to Northwestern University, COVID toes present as purple, blue, or red lesions on the feet, toes, and sometimes fingers....

“A warning, an arrest, and a conviction all because maybe we were about to feed stray cats and because we were solving a feral cat problem that the city couldn’t solve,” Roberts says. Here’s why she and her friend got arrested and what her lawyer has to say. 1 Feeding Strays Roberts had several battles with law enforcement about the stray cats for several months leading up to her arrest....

RELATED: The 7 Best Dogs for Beginners, Vets Say. If there’s one dog breed that has a reputation for being lazy, it’s probably the bulldog. English Bulldogs are larger, while French Bulldogs are smaller and more compact. “While this breed of dog needs some moderate exercise to keep them at a healthy weight, they are happy with a couple of short walks throughout the day and are often eager to head back into the house for more relaxation,” says Courtnye Jackson, a veterinarian and founder of The Pets Digest....