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Mice frequently make themselves comfortable in homes as the temperature dips, and experts say there’s one particular food scent that could tip you off to their presence. Read on to find out which smell could indicate an infestation and what to do if you notice it in your home. RELATED: 6 Things in Your Yard That Are Bringing Mice to Your Home. Many people know the unmistakable scent of a dead mouse somewhere in their home; the noxious smell can announce its presence from rooms away....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Notice This in Your Legs, Get Checked for Heart Failure. In the U.S., heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, as well as people of most ethnic and racial groups, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As heart disease puts so many lives at risk and incurs costs of nearly $363 billion annually (just in the U....

Abbas would engage in online bank heists and business email compromise (BEC), a crime that involves impersonating others by hacking into email accounts and persuading victims to give them money. Along with the prison sentence, Abbas was ordered to pay $1.7 million to victims of his fraud. Read on to find out what went down. 1 Many Millions of Money Laundering, Officials Say Prosecutors said Abbas has laundered $14.7 million stolen by North Korean hackers from a bank in Malta in 2019, funneling the cash through banks in Romania and Bulgaria....

Though over 150 JCPenney locations were already on the chopping block, new owners Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. announced that they will close an additional 15 stores in just over three months’ time, leadership confirmed in a statement to USA Today this week. “As part of our store optimization strategy that began in June with our financial restructuring, we have made the decision to close an additional 15 stores,” JCPenney said in its statement....

Recent figures show that both Kansas and Kentucky are on a worrisome trajectory, with the former seeing a 19 percent increase in its average daily new cases, up to 491, and the latter showing a 5 percent increase to 635 daily new cases, according to The New York Times. The governors of both Kansas and Kentucky have cited a need to stay focused on protocols that keep COVID surges in check....

1 Kate Takes Her Own Photos of the Kids According to seasoned royal photographer John Swannell, 76, Kate Middleton is guilty of taking her own photos of her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, instead of allowing the professional to snap the pictures. This in turn denies them the opportunity to enter the industry and thrive. ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb 2 This Denies Photographers a Career “All the work I got with the royals really elevated my career; nowadays, someone like me just won’t have the chance,” Swannell told The Daily Mail....

Read on to see what else Moss had to say about the modeling job, including about her impression of Wahlberg and the anxiety she felt leading up to the gig. READ THIS NEXT: See ’70s Model & Mick Jagger Ex Jerry Hall Now at 65. In her interview with Desert Island Discs, host Lauren Laverne asked Moss what she recalls about the 1992 underwear shoot with Wahlberg. “Not very good memories,” she responded....

RELATED: If You Live in These States, Watch Out for the World’s Largest Spider. If you’re storing your essentials in cardboard boxes in your basement, you may find yourself with a black widow problem on your hands before you know it. “Undisturbed and unsealed boxes are an attractive place for black widows to hide, especially those that are near to the ground and corners near the foundation,” explains Nancy DeWitt, owner of Patriot Pest & Termite Control....

What exactly will coronation day be like, under King Charles’ reign? Reports have been trickling in about what to expect, including how many people will attend, how long the ceremony will take, what people will be wearing, and who will be involved in the planning of it. According to one new report, King Charles’ elder son, Prince William, second in line to the throne, is going to play a very active role in not only planning the big day, but he will also taking part in it as well....

In a message posted on her Instagram account on Tuesday, Gaga shared her gratitude for the Grammy nominations and also wrote about how Bennett reacted to the news. According to Gaga, even though it’s hard for Bennett to comprehend things at times, he was able to understand that he and his music were being celebrated. Read on to see what the “Rain on Me” singer had to say about her friend and musical partner....

Over the years, those involved in Django Unchained have shared many anecdotes about what it was like filming the audacious and controversial movie, but one of the wildest has to be about DiCaprio cutting himself during a monologue and not skipping a beat. It was all worth it when that take was the one chosen for the film. Read on to learn more. READ THIS NEXT: Halle Berry Says This Co-Star Saved Her Life in a Love Scene Gone Wrong....

RELATED: The Most Dramatic Feuds in Hollywood History. Appearing on the Asian Enough podcast, Liu said that the incident happened when she, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Murray were filming a scene together. The cast members had reworked the scene during a rehearsal, which Murray was unable to attend. “We just made the scene more fluid,” the actor explained. “I wish I had more to do with it but I didn’t, because I was the last one cast and I probably had the least amount of privilege in terms of creatively participating at that time....

RELATED: Marriott Hotels Are Getting Rid of This, Effective Immediately. If you’re a frequent Marriott guest, you’ll want to know about a significant upcoming change. The hotel chain is planning to switch to a new pricing system for its rewards program next month, The Points Guy reported. According to the travel site, the Marriott Bonvoy program will be getting rid of its current award charts starting at the end of March....

READ THIS NEXT: Maya Rudolph Says This SNL Host Made the Cast Want to Leave. Rudolph joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2000 and remained on the sketch comedy show until 2007. During her time on the series, she also appeared in movies including 50 First Dates, Idiocracy, and A Prairie Home Companion. After leaving SNL, Rudolph continued her film and TV career, and in 2009, she starred in the movie Away We Go, which she appeared in the Late Show to promote....

1 The Couple Were Snorkeling in Maui Just Off the Shore The 60-year-old woman, whose name has not been released, was snorkeling last week at Keawakapu Beach in Maui County with her husband, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. The two were about 50 yards offshore when he noticed an “aggressive” shark approaching. 2 The Man Lost Sight of His Wife As the Shark Approached...

RELATED: Dr. Fauci Just Made This Major Admission About the CDC Mask Guidance. “COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone ages 12 and up,” Walensky said on June 22 during a White House briefing. “They are nearly 100 percent effective against severe disease and death—meaning nearly every death due to COVID-19 is particularly tragic, because nearly every death, especially among adults, due to COVID-19 is at this point entirely preventable.” She added that COVID is “an opportunist,” meaning that as long as there are unvaccinated people, the virus will continue to be a threat....

READ THIS NEXT: Kissing Marilyn Monroe Was “Awful,” Famous Co-Star Claimed. Blonde is not meant to be a historically accurate depiction of the events of Monroe’s life. The movie is based on the 2000 novel of the same name by author Joyce Carol Oates. To Collider, Blonde director Andrew Dominik explained his vision, saying, “Well, the whole idea of Blonde was to detail a childhood drama and then show the way in which that drama splits the adults into a public and private self....

RELATED: Never Forget to Do This After Takeoff, Flight Attendant Warns. Let’s be honest: No one relishes spending time in the bathroom during a flight. For most, the entire experience is an unpleasant necessity of travel that involves getting in and getting out as quickly as possible. But if you’re really looking to avoid your exposure to nasty germs, flight attendants warn that there’s one specific surface in an airplane bathroom you should always avoid: the toilet’s flush button....

“SARS-CoV-2 causes profound changes in the sense of smell, including total smell loss. Although these alterations are often transient, many patients with COVID-19 exhibit olfactory dysfunction that lasts months to years,” says the new study, published December 21 in Science Translational Journal. The researchers found that a very specific kind of inflammation may be to blame for this condition, also called anosmia. Read on to see what exactly they discovered and how you can stay safe....

RELATED: If You’re Unvaccinated, You’ll Be Turned Away From This.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb On Aug. 16, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order implementing a new vaccine requirement for many in-person activities within the city. The new initiative, known as Key to NYC, is effective as of Aug. 17. When plans for this initiative were first announced last month, it only applied to indoor dining, fitness centers, and entertainment venues, according to Gothamist....