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READ THIS NEXT: This Iconic Clothing Chain Is Closing 40 Locations This Year. At some point in their lifespan, most fallen stores were considered hot commodities, but even major retailers have been forced to downsize or close up shop completely. Sometimes these closures are a matter of maintenance: In April and May, Walmart closed a number of “underperforming” stores across the country—despite being considered one of the top retailers in the U....

According to new data from a Gallup poll, 11 percent of Americans have not considered wearing a mask in the past week. And while that’s down from 18 percent in April, it’s still a notable number of people. The good news, however, is that mask usage has gone up overall. “The percentage of U.S. adults who say they have worn a mask in public in the past seven days rose from 51 percent in early April to the current 86 percent high point,” according to Gallup....

One study revealed that in fact 40 percent of surfaces in hospital rooms of confirmed coronavirus patients were contaminated with SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19. Sampled surfaces included door handles, light switches, sinks, toilet bowls, drains, bedside tables, bedding, and more—all common household items that we touch on a daily basis.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb With a combined group of study subjects that were both symptomatic and asymptomatic, researchers found that both subgroups left traces of the virus on commonly touched surfaces....

Seamus Flynn, a pharmacist and optometrist, says that Advil tends to have more side effects that can be “quite harsh on the stomach.” These side effects include upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, and heartburn, according to WebMD. Leann Poston, MD, a licensed physician and health advisor for Invigor Medical, says that chronic use of ibuprofen medications can actually damage the lining of the stomach, which produces more stomach issues like “stomach ulcers, pain, and bleeding....

While it’s likely that Chet, who is an actor and also a rapper who goes by Chet Haze, was referencing something akin to rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s hit 2019 song “Hot Girl Summer,” “white boy summer” definitely didn’t go over as well. Still, Chet is continuing to use the phrase on social media, and even got a response from a very popular celebrity. Read on to see what Chet had to say, how exactly he explained “white boy summer,” and the backlash he’s received....

At 82, Norris has not officially retired from acting—and he has made some film and TV appearances in the past couple years—but he did purposely step back due to a family issue. Read on to find out more about the state of Norris’ career. RELATED: Jack Nicholson Asked Fellow Stars to Boycott the Oscars Over This. Norris first came to fame in the ’70s for action movies that showed off his expertise in martial arts....

What makes this behavior even more strange, is that more often than not, eye floaters are a completely harmless sign of aging. As you get older, the center of your eye, or vitreous, shrinks, creating gel-like particles that move around in your field of vision, the Cleveland Clinic says, adding that they are extremely common and in most cases don’t require treatment. So, why do we lie about seeing them?...

The discovery is based on an analysis of anonymous cell phone data collected by Camber Systems, which aggregates cell phone activity for health researchers, the Associated Press reports. The researchers found that visitors to the 10-day festival have since traveled back to far-reaching corners of the United States—61 percent of all U.S. counties, to be exact. As mass testing gets underway, NBC News reports that more than 100 cases in eight states have already been linked to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally....

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on July 1 that the state would be pulling together strike teams from 10 state agencies to help enforce guidelines the state has enacted to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Associated Press (AP) reported.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. “Enforcement is a difficult one. And I’m not naive about that,” Newsom said during his announcement. “But that said, we have, I think a responsibility at the same time, to go after people that are thumbing their nose, that are particularly being aggressive, reticent to do anything....

The FDA’s announcement affects 9-oz. bottles of House-Autry Tartar Sauce with best by dates Aug. 18, 2021, Aug. 23, 2021, Sept. 16, 2021, Sept. 17, 2021, Sept. 18, 2021, and Sept. 21, 2021. The sauce, which was sold between Dec. 15, 2020 and Jan. 18, 2021, is being pulled from shelves “due to the company’s co-manufacturer’s verification of spoilage associated with the product.” While no adverse reactions have been associated with consumption of the recalled tartar sauce so far, the FDA says that anyone with the affected condiments at home should “discontinue use and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund....

Scientists claim that even though plumes from the Sahara are a relatively regular occurrence, this year’s dust cloud—which they’ve nicknamed “the Godzilla cloud”—is the worst that’s been observed in at least 50 years. Medical experts now fear that poor air quality will trigger respiratory issues, similar to the effects of dense wildfire smoke. That’s especially worrying as coronavirus already creates breathing issues for many patients. “Dust particles are what we call particulate matter, and we know that breathing in fine particles of anything is not good for the respiratory tract—especially people who are sensitive to poor air quality,” Thomas Gill, PhD, a professor of geological sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso, told NBC News....

A new study published in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases on April 27 looked at the side effects patients experienced after receiving the Pfizer vaccine between December and March in the U.K. According to the study, one side effect was actually more commonly reported after the first Pfizer dose than the second. Out of 655,590 people who reported vaccine side effects, the researchers found that 57.2 percent of Pfizer recipients reported experiencing arm tenderness after receiving the first dose....

When Curtin was on Watch What Happens Live in October of 2018, a caller asked her who the worst guest was during her time on SNL. Curtin took a second to think about this question and noted to host Andy Cohen that “there were so many” awful ones. She eventually identified one by name and said that he hadn’t understood the structure of the show. “I had a hard time with Walter Matthau,” Curtin said....

Researchers for the new study, which was published Sept. 25 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that normal conversations within an indoor space could spread the coronavirus at least as far as, if not farther than, social distancing guidelines recommend.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “People should recognize that they have an effect around them,” Howard Stone, PhD, one of the researchers for the study and professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Princeton University, said in statement....

READ THIS NEXT: 79 Riddles for Adults (With Answers!) 81 Best Trick Questions, Riddles & Ice-Breaker Games Share the list of trick questions below with family, friends, and co-workers. See how many you can answer correctly. We’ve even broken things down into separate categories to make the list easier to navigate. Hard Trick Questions for Adults READ THIS NEXT: 73 Brain Teasers for Adults Guaranteed to Leave You Stumped....

The Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards takes into consideration the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings and divides them into a variety of subcategories. Out of the millions of properties in the world, less than 1% make the annual list–and just ten hotels were named the top 10 in the U.S. in 2022. Keep reading to see which hotels in America made this year’s list. And next, don’t miss The 10 Best U....

Humphreys and Jane Ruseski, PhD, associate professor of economics at WVU, analyzed flu mortality data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) between 1962 to 2016. They found that flu deaths increased by between 5 and 24 percent during the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB seasons, with the largest increase being during NHL season. The researchers looked at what happened with flu death rates when a city got a new professional sports team compared to cities that didn’t....

RELATED: If You’re Unvaccinated, You’re Banned From Restaurants Here.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb According to a statement made by officials on Sept, 15, all customers and employees at bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in Los Angeles County will be required to have received at least one dose of vaccine for entry to the venues as of Oct. 7. A second shot will be required for entry as of Nov. 4. The mandate also requires that all outdoor events with 10,000 people or more require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test from within the previous 72 hours....

RELATED: If You’re Unvaccinated, You’re Barred From This as of Nov. 8. The Pentagon mandated that U.S. military service members get fully vaccinated against COVID after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Pfizer vaccine in late August. That means that if you want to serve in the military, you will have to be vaccinated against COVID, with various mandates for different branches staggered through the rest of the year and into 2022....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Get This in the Mail, Return It to the USPS Immediately, Officials Say. Scammers often gain the trust of victims by masquerading as a well-known company or agency—like the USPS, which is no stranger to finding its name at the center of schemes. According to the Postal Service, common scams aimed at its customers include unsolicited texts claiming there has been a problem with your shipping address and fake emails about delivery attempts from the agency....