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RELATED: If You Live in These States, Report This Bug to Local Officials. In response to the deluge of grasshoppers, which is expected to peak in about two months, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is embarking on what may be the largest grasshopper-killing campaign since the ’80s. According to the AP, in an effort to mitigate the grasshoppers’ damage to the economy, the USDA will be spraying with pesticides to kill grasshopper nymphs before they become full-grown adults....

As the epidemiologist explains, signs of COVID tongue may include swelling, ulcers, a painful rash, “scalloped” indentations on the sides of the tongue, or a white or yellow “furry coating” on the tongue that isn’t fixed by brushing. “Seeing increasing numbers of COVID tongues and strange mouth ulcers,” Spector advised in a Jan. 13 tweet. “If you have a strange symptom or even just headache and fatigue stay at home!...

Russian researchers sought to examine the relationship between vital exhaustion and the risk of heart attack in men with no history of cardiovascular disease, presenting their findings in a study March 13 at an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Examining more than 650 men aged 25 to 64, they found that men who experience vital exhaustion are more likely to have a heart attack. Compared to men without exhaustion, men with moderate or high levels of vital exhaustion have a 2....

RELATED: Never Do This Before Takeoff, Flight Attendant Warns. When you receive your boarding pass, the first information you might look for could be what seat assignment you’ve received, which gate you need to get to, or what time your flight begins boarding. But according to experts, if you notice the letters “SSSS” stamped on your plane ticket, you can expect to be held up for an additional lengthy security search before you can board....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Have This Tree in Your Yard, Cut It Down Now, Officials Warn. In addition to tree-munching pests like termites and aphids, there are several invasive species that pose a threat to native wildlife in the U.S. These species disrupt our ecosystems, as plants and trees generally do not have the necessary defense mechanisms to protect themselves from foreign threats. Garlic mustard is one such invasive species, sprouting earlier than other plants around it and literally weeding out surrounding wildlife by commandeering resources....

The amount of rest we need each night, however, varies from person to person. While some might feel fine with just six hours of shut-eye, others need a full eight—or even more—to feel like they’re functioning at their best. A recent study, however, raises a red flag about the link between getting a certain number of hours of sleep per night and the risk of developing dementia down the road....

Researchers studied 7,102 COVID positive patients within the Cleveland Clinic Health system in Ohio and Florida, and published their findings in a Jan. 25 review in the JAMA Internal Medicine. The patients who had smoked an average of one pack of cigarettes per day for 30 or more years had a 2.25 times higher odds of hospitalization than those who had never smoked, the research concluded. Those who smoked for less than 30 years but more than 10 had 1....

RELATED: If Your Hair Is Thinning, This Food Could Be to Blame, Study Says. If there’s one aesthetic procedure that’s taken over our social media feeds this year, it’s eyebrow lamination, which according to Allure, is a non-invasive way to straighten and smooth your brows. During this process, a provider sets your hairs in place to create a fuller appearance that looks like you’re wearing brow gel 24/7. The effects of eyebrow lamination last about two months, making it super appealing, especially to those with thinning brows....

In an essay published on LinkedIn on July 14, Frieden addresses some of the recent reports distributed by the CDC. “It’s clear the U.S. does not have COVID-19 under control,” he writes, adding that the “virus is surging, and our response remains fragmented.“ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb While you may think you’re doing your due diligence by getting tested, Frieden’s words provide a sobering reality check. “Tests that take more than 48 hours to come back are of little value,” he says....

“I think he likes to give me kind of a little bit of space to do my thing,” Foxx told ET. “And you know him. He’s a big personality on set.” The 26-year-old’s latest project is the Disney+ movie Safety. It’s based on the true story of Clemson University football player Ray McElrathbey, who secretly raised his younger brother on the college’s campus while their mother was in rehab. Corinne plays McElrathbey’s love interest....

Seymour opened up about falling in love on the set of one of her movies—and keeping the relationship private at the time—when she recently attended the TCM Classic Film Festival. Read on to find out which star she fell for and why their genuine love story fit so well with the story of their characters. RELATED: Will Smith Says This Co-Star Shut Him Down When He Tried to Date Her....

READ THIS NEXT: 8 Secrets Jo-Ann Fabrics Doesn’t Want You to Know. Disclosure: This post is not supported by affiliate partnerships. Any products linked here are strictly for editorial purposes and will not garner a commission. Every year on Oct. 10, World Mental Health Day is celebrated “to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO)....

RELATED: See Kate Beckinsale and Michael Sheen’s Daughter All Grown Up. On July 21, the topic of dating came up while Beckinsale was on Extra. Host Jenn Lahmers asked Beckinsale about the worst first date she’s ever been on, and the actor had a surprising answer. “Do you know I’ve never really been on a date?” she said, then she gave quite the answer about how she’s connected with her exes....

According to Diana Rodriguez-Zaba, president of ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba, a Chicago-based Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)-certified fire damage restoration company, aerosol sunscreen can present a serious risk to your wellbeing if you’re letting it sit in your car on a hot day. “The temperature of a car that’s left out in the sun can quickly reach 120 degrees or more. Do not keep spray sunscreen in your car as the propellant used in [it] is very flammable,” says Rodriguez-Zaba....

As a guest on the Chanel Connects podcast, Knightley discussed being a woman in the industry with director Lulu Wang and producer Diane Solway. And during the conversation, she was asked about her current view on baring her body onscreen. “It’s partly vanity, it’s partly, also, the male gaze,” Knightley said, on why she’s stopped doing any kind of nudity in her projects, particularly with male directors. She continued on, saying, “I don’t have an absolute ban, but I kind of do with men....

According to reports, Charles is gravitating toward a scaled down coronation compared to his predecessors. For example, experts predict the ceremony could last just an hour compared to more than three hours, which was standard in the past. There has also been talk that the new King is majorly cutting the guest list numbers from 8,000 down to 2,000. Now, there are new reports as to the type of guests who will be invited to attend the history-making event – and it might surprise you who is making the list....

1 A 538-Year-Old Murder Mystery It’s a five-century-old rumor that provided the premise for Shakespeare’s Richard III: In 1483, Princes Edward, 12, and Richard, 9—heirs to the throne upon their father’s death—were upstaged by their uncle, who claimed the throne for himself as Richard III. The boys were declared illegitimate heirs by the king and abruptly disappeared. The scuttlebutt was that the scheming king had his nephews murdered. 2 Queen Elizabeth Nixed DNA Testing of Remains...

Chmerkovskiy has been sharing many updates about the harrowing situation on his Instagram, including his own experience and ways that people in other countries can support Ukraine. Amid his social media posts, the professional dancer took a moment to call out Alley’s tweet about not knowing “what’s real or what is fake in this war” and to try to educate her. Read on to find out more about Alley and Chmerkovskiy’s exchange....

RELATED: Walmart Is Closing These Stores Permanently, Starting April 22. Kmart is gearing up to close yet another location this week, the Associated Press (AP) recently reported. According to the news outlet, the company is permanently shuttering the doors to the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, on April 16.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Kmart employees in Avenel found out last month that the location would close. “You’re always thinking about it because stores are closing all over, but it’s still sad,” cashier Michelle Yavorsky, who said she has worked at the Avenel store for more than two years, told the AP....

READ THIS NEXT: Growing This in Your Yard Is Inviting Snakes to Your Home. It’s not uncommon to be a little freaked out by the idea of a snake finding its way onto your property. But ultimately, experts point out that the reptiles can be a blessing in your yard and speak towards the healthy ecosystem of your lawn. Not only do non-venomous snakes themselves not pose any threat to the health of your grass or garden, but they actually can act as a natural deterrent against common pests such as grasshoppers, toads, mice, rats, and slugs that can be a pain to get rid of otherwise....