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RELATED: If You’re Vaccinated, This Is How Likely You Are to Get COVID, New Data Shows. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), both the flu and COVID-19 can cause a long list of signs and symptoms, including fever, chills, coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, achiness, vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches. But besides feeling generally ill and rundown, doctors say the major red flag that you may have COVID is losing the ability to smell or taste, which are medically referred to as anosmia and ageusia, respectively....

READ THIS NEXT: If You See This Bug in Your Home, Call an Exterminator Immediately. If there’s one thing you should be diligent about removing from your yard to prevent mosquitos, it’s standing water. “Mosquitos are attracted to standing water because it is a stable environment where their eggs can develop and hatch,” says Diana Ludwiczak, NYC-certified bed bug and pest inspector and founder of Doctor Sniffs Bed Bug Dogs....

“Over-cleaning your carpets is definitely a problem most people do not know about,” says Tal Shelef, a home expert and co-founder of Condo Wizard. “By constantly cleaning and wetting your carpets, you’re increasing the risk of mold and water damage, as well as wearing your carpets down quicker.” According to Shelef, vacuuming once a week is the best way to make sure your carpets are always looking pristine. However, when it comes to deep cleaning with water and other products, he says you should realistically only be having this done once or twice a year....

RELATED: The Most Jealous Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer. Whether it’s food, wine, entertainment, or travel, Taurus loves to indulge in the finer things in life. But because this earth sign isn’t afraid to throw money around, they can be materialistic at times. And Taurus expects their friends and lovers to be able to keep up with their extravagant lifestyle. So, when it comes to meeting new people, Taurus gravitates toward like-minded individuals....

Now, a study published by the American Psychological Association has examined this very question, probing people’s most common regrets to identify the ones we’re most likely to look back on unfavorably. As it turns out, the majority of people in their 40s regretted one thing: instances of not being true to themselves.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The study centered on “self-discrepancy” theory, which suggests that we all have three versions of ourselves: actual, ideal, and ought....

READ THIS NEXT: The Candy You Should Eat, Based on Your Zodiac Sign. Lauren Ash is a celebrity astrologer and lifestyle writer. She writes horoscopes for Best Life and USA Today, and hosts the weekly astrology and pop culture podcast Birth Chart Pls. Follow Lauren on Twitter and Instagram or subscribe to her blog for monthly horoscopes. Aries are the hot and spicy partiers of the zodiac. Wherever you go, you bring a room to life with your upbeat personality and the ease with which you meet new people....

The Delta variant, which was first identified in India and caused a deadly surge there early in 2021, makes up about 10 percent of U.S. COVID cases nationwide. As the Associated Press reported earlier this week, the Delta variant has increased from 2.7 percent of all cases in May to 9.7 percent already in June, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, said during a call with governors on June 14. Shortly thereafter, it was named a variant of concern by the CDC....

However, there’s one particular etiquette error that’s as common as it is egregious. According to etiquette coach Toni Dupree, CEO of Etiquette & Style by Dupree, unless you’re intent upon making someone very uncomfortable, you should never congratulate them on a milestone they haven’t yet made public—be it a pregnancy, marriage, or promotion. In the best-case scenario, you might prompt someone to talk about something they weren’t ready to reveal, and in the worst-case scenario, you might say something that outright insults them....

On Jan. 7, the FSIS issued a health alert for 62.4-oz. containers of Hy-Vee Mealtime Chicken Enchiladas over an undeclared soy allergen. The meals in question have Best If Used By dates of Jan. 10, 2021, and are marked with establishment number P51558. They were sold in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. While the batch of enchiladas in question is no longer on shelves and will not be subject to a recall, the FSIS cautions anyone with food allergies to avoid eating them, recommending instead that “these products should be thrown away....

READ THIS NEXT: The U.S. City You Should Have a Vacation Home In, Based on Your Zodiac Sign. Lauren Ash is a celebrity astrologer and lifestyle writer. She writes horoscopes for Best Life and USA Today, and hosts the weekly astrology and pop culture podcast Birth Chart Pls. Follow Lauren on Twitter and Instagram or subscribe to her blog for monthly horoscopes. Even in the dead of winter, you’re looking for an adventure, Aries....

Read the original article on Best Life. Rotten Tomatoes score: 62 percent And for more moments this celeb might regret, Jennifer Aniston Is Facing Backlash After Posting This on Instagram. Rotten Tomatoes score: 61 percent Rotten Tomatoes score: 59 percent And for more fun celebrity content delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. Rotten Tomatoes score: 53 percent Rotten Tomatoes score: 52 percent And for more forgettable films, discover The Worst Movies of 2020, According to Critics....

We consulted Rotten Tomatoes’ ranked list of every Dwayne Johnson film, and focused on the movies with “rotten” ratings (under 60 percent). Note that the ranking is based on an algorithm that takes into account the number of reviews and the critics surveyed, so you might see some higher-scoring movies ranked below lower-scoring ones. Either way, these are the movies “The Rock” made that earned the worst reviews, from the disappointing to the truly abysmal....

READ THIS NEXT: The Whiniest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Since they’re a fire sign, Aries can have a hot temper. And as the first sign of the zodiac, they have a lot of expectations when it comes to their relationships with other people, especially since they like to be the center of attention. This wild, feisty energy means they’ll let you know if they’re upset, but they won’t forget what you’ve done....

READ THIS NEXT: The Smartest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. If you’re close with a Cancer, you might be surprised they made this list—but it’s because they’re far trickier than you imagined. “Cancers are dialed into emotion and can use it to distract or manipulate any situation to their benefit,” explains forensic astrologer Valerie Evans. These hyper-emotional folks also love to hold grudges, so if you wrong a Cancer, don’t be surprised if they try to pull a fast one on you as revenge....

Several Walmart stores in the U.S. are slated to close by the end of May, impacting a number of cities throughout the country. Based on various reports from regional newspapers, the company is shuttering certain “underperforming” locations as a result of both historic and current financial performance. But Walmart spokesman Brian Little recently told the Louisville Courier Journal that the upcoming closures are not part of a larger nationwide series of shutdowns....

Average number of births per year: 10,462 And if you were born in the 20th century, you’ll likely relate to these Photos That Kids Born After 2000 Will Never Understand. Average number of births per year: 10,404ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Average number of births per year: 10,401 And for more nostalgia from days gone by, check out The Best Slang Terms From the 1990s That Aren’t Cool Today. Average number of births per year: 10,394 Average number of births per year: 10,389 Average number of births per year: 10,338 And for more useful information delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

The Brood X cicadas live underground for the 17 years they lie in wait, but eventually they have to bust through the ground to make their great escape, which could result in holes in your yard. “We’re seeing holes—holes all over the place. Those are holes made by the cicadas,” cicada expert Gene Kritsky, PhD, dean of Behavioral and Natural Sciences at Mount St. Joseph University, told NBC affiliate WLWT5....

RELATED: These Products Sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Other Stores Are Being Recalled. On Dec. 17, the FDA announced that The Procter & Gamble Company had ordered a voluntary recall of 32 aerosol spray hair products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterless produced in the United States. Previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food were also included in the recall. The affected Waterless products include Waterless Dry Conditioner Weightless Smooth 3....

RELATED: This Is the Most Popular Liquor in Your State, According to Data. The global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in supply chain problems across nearly every industry, from furniture to household appliances. Now, the liquor and beer industries are feeling the squeeze. In particular, North Carolina, Ohio, Vermont, and South Dakota have been experiencing alcohol shortages. It takes a complex network of manufactures, shippers, and transportation businesses to get your cocktail to your table....

The number of doses allocated to each state is determined by how many adults reside there—not by how many high-priority individuals need vaccination. This will mean that while certain states lack the supplies to vaccinate their highest risk groups, stalling the entire process, others will swiftly move on to vaccinating lower priority groups. Out of all 50 states, there are a handful that fall into a particularly dangerous category, according to the CDC....