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According to a 2012 report from Pest World, rodent damage is thought to be responsible for up to 25 percent of fires in which the cause is otherwise undetermined. Unfortunately, mice are notorious for causing damage to electrical wiring, which can spark a fire if not remedied quickly. “Wires offer the perfect material for mice to grind their teeth against. This enables the mice to control the growth of their sharp teeth,” explains Sam Choan, founder of natural pest consulting company Organic Lesson....

According to data from Johns Hopkins University, 73,240 new cases were reported across the U.S. on Oct. 27, which represents a 21 percent increase from the previous week. The data also shows that 40 states saw a 10 percent increase or more in new cases from a week prior, and 9 were able to hold relatively steady with new cases increasing less than 10 percent. Missouri, however, was the only state in the Union to see a decrease of at least 10 percent over the seven-day period, CNN points out....

RELATED: If You Got Moderna, This Is How Your Antibodies Respond to the Delta Variant. During a company earnings meeting on Aug. 5, Moderna said that breakthrough infections could possibly increase due to three factors: the Delta variant, mask and social distancing fatigue, and people moving indoors as summer ends. “We believe that increased force of infection resulting from Delta, non-pharmaceutical intervention (NPI) fatigue, and seasonal effects (moving indoors) will lead to an increase of breakthrough infections in vaccinated individuals,” the company said in published slides that accompanied the meeting....

Make sure you’re not brushing your teeth after drinking coffee, orange juice, soda, or water with citrus. All four of these beverages are especially acidic and can harm your tooth enamel. If you brush your teeth within an hour of consuming one of these beverages, your could cause erosion of the enamel, Madison Kaplan, a registered dental hygienist in California, told CNET. “Even though enamel is one of the hardest structures of your body, most similar to the calcium content in our bones, the physical action of brushing can weaken the tooth structure,” Kaplan explained....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Get This in the Mail, Call the Authorities, Police Warn. Over the past several months, the USPS has already shared several warnings about future changes set to be made to your delivery service. In July, Americans will experience a price-hike for their First-Class Mail, as the USPS filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) on April 6, announcing that it would be raising First-Class Mail prices by 6....

READ THIS NEXT: Never Forget to Do This After Your Flight Lands, Flight Attendant Warns. There’s nothing worse than getting ready to board a flight and realizing that you forgot an essential item back at home. But according to experts, how you arrange your items in your luggage can also be important, especially when full flights require passengers to check their bags at the gate due to a lack of overhead bin space....

RELATED: Never Ask for This One Favor on a Plane, Flight Attendants Warn. Once you board a plane, you may be in for quite a long flight, depending on your destination. To make yourself comfortable for the next however many hours, you might want to make use of some of the amenities being offered to you, including the complimentary pillows and blankets that are often left on your seat. However, you should think twice before getting cozy with these items....

RELATED: Never Wear This One Thing on a Plane, Flight Attendant Warns. High heels are notoriously uncomfortable, but that’s the least of the problems when it comes to boarding a plane in this fancy footwear. The shoes also pose a potential safety hazard in the case of an emergency situation. “Experts are against the wearing of heels on planes due to how much they compromise the safety of passengers,” explains Michelle Halpern, a travel expert and founding editor of Live Like it’s the Weekend....

RELATED: Unvaccinated People Will Be Barred From Here, Starting Jan. 3. But vaccine mandates have invited their fair share of backlash. A November injunction had blocked a rule from the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which initially set a Jan. 4 deadline for large companies to mandate COVID vaccinations for workers as part of President Joe Biden’s Path Out of the Pandemic plan. However, on Dec....

At that point, federal agents were already investigating Whitehead for swindling a parishioner out of $90,000, among other instances of fraud. Read on to find out what happened, and how much jail time Whitehead could be facing if found guilty. 1 Allegedly Took Parishioner’s Life Savings Federal prosecutors have charged Whitehead with fraud, extortion, and making false statements to the FBI. “Lamor Whitehead abused the trust placed in him by a parishioner, bullied a businessman for $5,000, then tried to defraud him of far more than that, and lied to federal agents,” said U....

READ THIS NEXT: Shoppers Are Now Threatening to Boycott Walgreens—Here’s Why. Starbucks is seemingly on the cusp of a major overhaul, in part due to higher customer demand and burnt out workers, The Wall Street Journal reported. According to the newspaper, cafes that once averaged 1,200 orders a day are now trying to make 1,500 orders daily. At the same time, turnover is rising as workers have been pushing for better pay, staffing levels, and hours....

RELATED: 3 Ways Your Stomach Is Telling You That Your Heart’s in Trouble. “More than 877,500 Americans die of heart disease, stroke, or other cardiovascular diseases every year,” says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), noting that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb It makes sense, then, that people are eager to do whatever they can to mitigate their risk of developing heart disease and suffering a heart attack....

READ THIS NEXT: Popcorn Sold In 9 States Recalled Over Health Concerns, FDA Warns. According to a Jan. 10 recall announcement from the FDA, Daiso California is recalling 12 food products sold in stores. The Daiso franchise was founded in Japan and is known as the “Japanese dollar store,” per Insider, expanding to the U.S. in 2005, according to its website The products currently subject to recall were sold at Daiso stores in California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey, per the FDA, coming from two Japanese food companies, Tohato and Kashiwado....

1 There Will be a “Slimmed Down” Monarchy On the latest episode of Daily Express’ Royal Round-Up, royal correspondent Richard Palmer dished that Charles is planning a “slimmed down” monarchy, detailing his royal shake-up plans to host Pandora Forsyth. He also gave some insight into who will “make the cut” within the future monarchy line-up. 2 Charles and Camilla Will Be King and Queen “Who is actually going to make the cut, do you think, with Prince Charles heading it up?...

“Royal insider” Andrew Lownie, author of the 2021 book Traitor King: The Scandalous Exile of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, recently told the UK Express that certain royals are likely to see their roles diminished or even eliminated. They include Lady Louise, the daughter of Charles’ youngest brother Prince Edward, and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Read on to find out why Charles is considering the cuts and what the effect could be on the British public....

“Our sweet Pepper passed away yesterday,” Witherspoon captioned a photo of the adorable pup sitting outdoors with a red and white bandana around her neck. “My goodness, she was such a loyal and devoted family member. I am so heart broken, but I am also deeply grateful for all the love and comfort she brought our family.” Our sweet Pepper passed away yesterday. My goodness, she was such a loyal and devoted family member....

1 $3,000 Tip Seemed Legit, Then Wasn’t Last June, the staff of Alfredo’s were amazed that a customer passing through town left his server a $3,000 tip on a $13 bill. Managers were initially suspicious, but the credit card charge went through. The man said he left the generous tip as part of a social media movement called Tips for Jesus. “It really meant a lot to me because everyone’s going through stuff,” said sever Mariana Lambert....

5 Prince Andrew: “Shameful” Surprisingly, Prince Andrew fares well in Spare. He does refer to his involvement with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and sex abuse allegations as “a shameful scandal,” and also shares a story about how Meghan thought that he was the Queen’s assistant when she first met him. He also uses the situation as an example to share how shocked he was when the family pulled his security, but Andrew was still protected....

“Our partnership with DoorDash to launch this new service allows us to not only give our members more convenient healthcare options, but also delivers on our commitment to their overall wellness needs,” John McDowell, Vice President of Pharmacy Operations and Divisional Merchandise at Sam’s Club, said in the statement. “Sam’s Club has always adapted to our members changing needs, and that’s never been truer than today as we continue to evolve our ways of shopping to help them live healthier, happier lives....

READ THIS NEXT: This Popular Supermarket Chain Is Closing All of Its Pharmacies. No matter how large or influential they may be, all businesses struggle with the same market realities at one point or another. Unfortunately, many retailers have recently resorted to closing locations in an effort to stay afloat. On Aug. 31, popular home retailer Bed Bath & Beyond announced that it would be shutting down 150 of its “lower-producing” locations in the coming months, effectively shrinking its store count by 16 percent, according to a press release....