RELATED: Unvaccinated People Who Work in These 3 States Could Be Fired. The beginning of fall appears to have shifted the pandemic’s worst effects further north. Cases in states across New England have begun to surge, driving some to the highest levels they’ve ever seen and putting a strain on healthcare resources in many areas, the Associated Press reports. Officials say the high transmissibility of the Delta variant is behind the rise in infections, which is mainly affecting the portions of the population that have yet to be vaccinated....

Sarandon told Stanbury she wants someone who is “adventuresome,” which is part of why she’s not into dating people who are her age. “One of the problems of finding guys in my age bracket is that so many of them are just trying to preserve the status quo at this point and hold on for dear life,” she said. “They’re not open and curious and by fun, that’s what I mean… to just be open....

1 Early Morning Swim According to Hawaii Island Police, the local man from Waikoloa was swimming off Anaehoomalu Bay on the Big Island. At 8.15 am, the man was suddenly attacked by a 12 ft tiger shark 50 to 70 yards offshore and fought it off with a diving knife. The shark ended up letting him go. 2 Sudden Attack Nearby paddleboarders saw what happened and helped get the 68-year-old man out of the water to safety on the beach....

RELATED: Dr. Fauci Warns Vaccinated People Not to Do This as Omicron Spreads. Michael Mina, MD, an epidemiologist and former assistant professor of epidemiology at Harvard Medical School, recently took to Twitter to warn that COVID testing even just one to two days before an event “doesn’t work” anymore, especially given the current spread of the Omicron variant. According to Mina, you should be testing just a few hours before gathering with others, even if you and everyone else is vaccinated....

That was the assessment of Ashish Jha, MD, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI), in an Aug. 8 Twitter thread. “Saturday numbers are in and I’m getting worried about Texas,” he tweeted. “Across much of the South, the disease spread has turned down. Arizona, South Carolina, Florida, even Mississippi look somewhat better than they did a week ago. That’s good. One state looks worse: Texas.” RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter....

RELATED: How Old 100 Iconic Stars Would Be If They Were Alive Today. Birthday: May 12, 1928 We start our list with Burt Bacharach, who is 93 years old. The composer is known particularly for his work with Dionne Warwick, including the songs “Walk on By” and “I Say a Little Prayer.” He also composed “The Look of Love,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” and many more hits. Bacharach continues to work to this day, and talked about his new music in a 2020 interview with The Washington Post....

This is something that Avatar director James Cameron knows all too well. In a new interview on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? (via CNN), Cameron said that he “took flack for all 25 years after that” after he gave his speech accepting the Best Director award for Titanic. He joked, “You do have to be careful what you say in your acceptance speech, me and Sally Field, we have a little self-help group together on this....

The thing is, it can be tricky to find a place within the U.S. that’s worth visiting that others aren’t already shouting about at the top of their lungs (or posting about on Instagram). Lucky for you, we’re showcasing some hidden gems worthy of your travel bucket list that are truly still hidden. From tiny towns in Arizona to California, there’s at least one destination on this list that will check all the right vacation boxes for you....

READ THIS NEXT: The 7 Best Dogs for Beginners, Vets Say. Some of the best dog and owner matches happen when personalities are similar. According to experts, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels can be the answer for anyone prone to being a bit of a couch potato.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “Cavaliers love cuddling with their owners, aren’t too athletic, and easily go for short walks. All great things for a (slightly) lazy owner!” says Patrik Holmboe, head veterinarian for Cooper Pet Care....

On April 5, during a White House COVID-19 Response Team briefing, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, said the CDC updated its guidance on cleaning and disinfecting to prevent the spread of COVID, which had been the same since Jan. 5. According to Walensky, the changes to the guidelines reflect the science on transmission that experts now understand. “People can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 through contact with contaminated surfaces and objects....

RELATED: You’re Banned From Traveling Here Now, Even If You’re Vaccinated. On Sept. 7, the CDC posted an update to its website announcing it had moved Jamaica into its top risk tier of “Level 4: COVID-19 Very High” along with Sri Lanka and the small nation of Brunei. The U.S. State Department also issued a similar warning on the same day, elevating Jamaica to its highest “Level 4: Do Not Travel” designation due to a spike in COVID-19 infections and an increase in violent crime in Kingston, Montego Bay, and Spanish Town....

RELATED: If You Get This Letter From the IRS, Don’t Throw It Out, Experts Warn. While you might be eager to get your taxes done as soon as possible, there may be reason to wait. On Feb. 1, the IRS sent out a new notice to taxpayers, warning them to not file their 2021 tax return before they’re ready. The agency began accepting and processing returns on Jan. 24, but most people have until April 18 to get theirs in....

READ THIS NEXT: The Loneliest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Gemini is the sign of the twins, and this dual nature makes them the most indecisive zodiac sign. It also makes them a bit insecure. “The duality of Geminis means they can be highly confident or deeply insecure according to their mood. When they don’t ‘feel’ a situation or are simply out of their comfort zone, their mood can change quickly, diving into a pool of self-doubt and insecurity,” explains Tara Bennet, astrologer, clairvoyant, and spiritual coach at Mediumchat....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Insecure Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. While Geminis are known for their bubbly and fun personalities, there’s also a much darker side to them. “In astrology, Gemini is considered the most sharp-witted sign, but with chatty Mercury ruling the constellation, sharp wit can translate as a sharp tongue, too,” Charlotte King, a radio astrologer, tells Best Life. “The sign of the twins has two perspectives or opinions on any matter, but when in their shadow expression, they may only ever share things that are in their best interest to share or worse, say things that are really mean,” says King....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Seductive Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer. This sign is represented by the Crab and is known for hiding in its shell more often than not. That doesn’t make Cancer people purposefully mysterious; however, there are times this sign will surprise you with seemingly out-of-the-blue behaviors or observations, even though they’ve been thinking about them for a while. “Cancerians keep their true feelings inside, so you rarely know how they really feel,” says Anastasiya Kirilchik, resident astrologer for the Futurio app....

That’s because, if it’s in your wallet for too long, the temperature and consistent friction can render a condom useless. “Friction from opening and closing your wallet can cause them to deteriorate in quality,” warns leading condom brand Lifestyle. Additionally, the condom could break if it comes in contact with something sharp. “Carrying a condom in your wallet, where it may get folded or sat on, can break or tear the wrapper....

According to data from Legal Templates, a company specializing in legal documents, the number of people looking for divorces in 2020 is up 34 percent from the same period between March and June of 2019. The data also reveals that 31 percent of couples feel that the stresses of the pandemic have done “irreparable damage” to their marriage, the New York Post reports.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Higher rates of divorce happened to coincide with areas of the country that were hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic....

READ THIS NEXT: The Sneakiest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Along with Taurus and Capricorn (who are not on this list), Virgo is an earth sign, which are known for being grounded, loyal, and trustworthy. For these reasons, psychic, tarot card reader, and professional astrologer Leah Goldberg says “it’s hard to choose an earth sign as a phony sign, as Taurus and Capricorn have no time for games.” However, Goldberg explains that it’s Virgo’s anxiety and hard-working nature that cause them to act fake....

RELATED: If You Bought This From Walmart or Kroger, Get Rid of It Immediately. The Royal Ice Cream Company of Manchester, Connecticut has expanded its original ice cream recall dated Feb. 4. The updated recall, dated Feb. 12, has now expanded to include all products manufactured at the company’s facility within their expiration dates. RELATED: Never Put Meat in the Fridge Without Doing This First, CDC Warns. The expanded recall (as well as the original recall) is a safety measure the company is taking because the ice creams have the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes....

The article explains that some “diagnostic algorithms and practice guidelines … adjust or ‘correct’ their outputs on the basis of a patient’s race or ethnicity.” According to the article, these tools are used by doctors to produce information that helps to guide treatment, including calculating an admitted patient’s risk of dying from heart failure, estimating kidney function, and evaluating labor risks for pregnant patients who’ve had cesarean sections.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb But is race actually a factor in determining those things?...