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Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, PhD, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, voiced his concerns about the dwindling vaccination rate recently. On the Apr. 29 episode of his Osterholm Update podcast, the infectious disease expert said states with higher new case rates and lower vaccination rates are the ones that need to “be careful” right now. “We’re watching vaccinations drop precipitously in terms of new vaccinations....

RELATED: This Is the Richest State in the U.S., According to Data. Oklahoma is awash in natural beauty. But that’s not all: It’s also home to plenty of up-and-coming businesses. If you move to Tulsa as a remote worker, you could be eligible for a grant up to $10,000. The group Tulsa Remote is seeking digital nomads who are set up to come work remotely in the city. In exchange, new residents will get access to free desk space, networking events, and that big-time bonus money, either as a cash lump sum to use toward a new home, or as a monthly stipend to help get you established after you arrive....

If you’re overwhelmed with emotion, you’re “having all the feels.” It’s a cute thing to say when you’re a teen or in your 20s, when most of the things you get emotional about don’t have particularly high stakes, but when you’re 40 and you say things like, “I just finalized my divorce and I’m having all the feels,” you’re not doing life right. And for a more optimistic take on getting older, This Is the One Thing Everyone Should Know Before Turning 40....

You can buy books at Costco, but ask yourself if that’s the best place to do it. If you choose elsewhere instead of making an impulse buy, you might find more options, or even be able to support a small business instead. Toilet paper has perhaps never been a hotter commodity than it is in pandemic America, but smart shoppers will avoid buying Costco’s Kirkland brand during a visit to the warehouse store, according to insider Tess Robison, who worked a stint at the warehouse chain before landing at the personal finance website Money Done Right....

But teenagers these days probably can’t relate. With e-commerce taking over everything, running a brick-and-mortal business—especially on a large scale—has become more challenging than ever. And due to the pandemic, a staggering number of beloved stores are closing for good. Unfortunately, legendary 1990s stores are disappearing on a daily basis, including the mall staples teens frequented decades ago. Even formerly ubiquitous brands like Borders and Toys “R” Us couldn’t keep up....

Arizona is one of six states the CDC forecasts will have more coronavirus deaths over the next four weeks than were reported over the last four weeks. As of June 15, the state has seen nearly 1,200 deaths per The New York Times. But there have been warning signs that the situation in Arizona is getting worse. For the week ending in June 7, the state saw a staggering 93....

RELATED: If You Got Pfizer, You May Have This Delayed Side Effect, New Study Says.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb According to the agency’s website, your additional dose of vaccine is most likely to come with the same non-serious symptoms you may have felt when you first received your shots. “So far, reactions reported after the third mRNA dose were similar to that of the two-dose series: fatigue and pain at injection site were the most commonly reported side effects, and overall, most symptoms were mild to moderate,” the CDC wrote....

Average IQ: 101 And if you’re wondering how unsafe your area is, This Is the Most Dangerous State in the U.S. Average IQ: 101.1 Average IQ: 101.2 And if you want to have a long and happy life, Here’s How Long You’re Likely to Live in Every State. Average IQ: 101.4 Average IQ: 101.5 Average IQ: 101.6 And to see where your dollar doesn’t go far, This Is the State Where Your Money Is Worth the Least....

RELATED: Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Other Retailers Are Pulling This Product from Stores. On Dec. 8, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that GE was recalling approximately 132,000 stoves sold in the U.S. in addition to approximately 12,960 stoves sold in Canada.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The stoves, which retailed for between $580 and $4,600, were sold at Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other appliance and home improvement stores, as well as online....

Oklahomans are interacting at a 74.6 percent of their normal rate. Normally, have an average of 4.77 close interactions daily, and during COVID, that average has only reduced to 3.56. In comparison, California, the state which is doing the best at social distancing, has an interaction rate of 3.o3 right now when they normally have a 13.47 interaction rate. And for how your home is doing, Here’s When Your State Will Have to Shut Down Again, New Research Shows....

READ THIS NEXT: 29 Fun Things to Do in Nashville For Children and Adults. 40 Best Things to Do in Portland From public gardens to historic districts, there is certainly no shortage of things to do when visiting Portland. Read on below to learn more! Explore downtown Portland Strolling around downtown Portland is a great way to kick off your trip. The 213-block area is one of the oldest, largest, and liveliest sections of the city....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Can’t Stop Doing This at Night, Get Your Thyroid Checked. There are different forms of thyroid problems; the two most common types are called hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. “A slowed thyroid gland is known as hypothyroidism, the condition in which your thyroid does not make enough thyroid hormones,” explains Yasmin Akhunji, MD, a board-certified endocrinologist with Paloma Health. “You might experience symptoms that feel like the body is slowing down, like dry skin, brittle nails, or weight gain....

However, Ueber assured members that approximately 300 of the gym’s facilities will stay open. He also hinted that there may be potential for expansion in the future.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb In closing some of the chain’s gyms, “we will gain financial strength and flexibility to accelerate our business transformation plan, which includes reinvestment in our existing clubs, opening new clubs and introducing several new innovative products and services that will enhance the fitness experience for our club members and guests for many years to come,” said Ueber....

RELATED: Costco Just Gave This Major Warning to All Customers. Alaura two-tone jar candles sold at Costco are being recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The affected candles come in two different scents: Frosted Forest and Vanilla Biscotti. The date of the recall is Dec. 16, 2021, and a total of about 139,500 units are affected.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb RELATED: These Products Sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Other Stores Are Being Recalled....

Bill O’Reilly, the former host of Fox’s The O’Reilly Factor, appeared on The View in October 2010, to promote his book, Pinheads and Patriots. During the show, former co-host Sherri Shepherd noted that O’Reilly would show the approval ratings of then-President Barack Obama on his show. She then asked O’Reilly if he thought the economy was the reason why Obama’s approval ratings were dropping and he said, “Of course.” He also said that he believed Obama’s approval rates fell because the president supported the proposal to build Park51, a mosque near Ground Zero, the site of the 9/11 attacks....

Those are the findings of a group of Swedish researchers who recently published a study in the journal Current Biology. Their objective was to see if culture determines what scents people find attractive or odious. In their experiment, the scientists asked 280 people from very different walks of life—ranging from a hunter-gatherer from Southeast Asia to urbane New Yorkers—to smell 10 scents, then rank them from most to least pleasant....

So, to satisfy your curiosity, we consulted a recent study conducted by the financial experts at GOBanking Rates. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the research identified the median household income of four age groups—ranging from under-25 to over 65—in all 50 states. Read on to discover just how much money people your age make where you live. RELATED: This Is How Much Money Makes You Rich in Your State, According to Data....

RELATED: This Type of Mask Won’t Protect You From COVID Right Now, New Study Says. According to experts, moving activities outdoors may cut down risk, but it’s not a foolproof way to prevent becoming infected. “Simply put, when we are outside there is more air to disperse the virus and reduce its concentration,” Lisa M. Lee, PhD, associate vice president for research and innovation and a research professor of population health sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, told Men’s Health....

“There’s sort of a ‘Goldilocks’ zone for the coronavirus, between 40 and 60 [percent] humidity, where it doesn’t survive for very long,” says Erin Bromage, PhD, an associate professor of biology at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Bromage—the author of a viral blog post outlining the risks of airborne coronavirus transmission—told CNN that when humidity climbs above 60 percent (as it does in many places during the summer), droplets become weighed down with moisture and fall to the ground....

The process of getting an SNL sketch on air is not a simple one. About 30 to 40 ideas are presented at the read-through, and ultimately, only a handful make it onto the final show, so most never actually air. “I had many sketches that died, which I kind of perversely loved,” Ferrell told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens in 2017. But, he added, “my least favorite was one where I dressed up as Gabe Kaplan from Welcome Back, Kotter and I worked in an insurance agency, and he was a client, and I dressed like him because I was his biggest fan,” Ferrell started....