READ THIS NEXT: The No. 1 Sign There’s a Snake Under Your Porch. Snakes need food, water, and shelter, just like any other animal. But another one of their basic functions sets them apart—and can even be a clue that they’re hanging around your house. “Snakes must regularly shed their skin as they continue to grow,” says Ian Williams, BCE, technical services manager at pest control company Orkin. “This is a vulnerable time for them, and often the edges of rocks, concrete, and wood can be used to help peel the old skin off during their molt....

READ THIS NEXT: Kohl’s, Macy’s, and Nordstrom Are All Getting Rid of This Now. Former Old Navy employee, under the account @lolo_jones1997 says in a TikTok video that shockingly enough, Old Navy doesn’t normally have repercussions for shoplifters. How could this be possible, you might be wondering? According to this former worker, it’s allegedly because of the abundance of law suits that Old Navy has endured.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “We can’t do anything if you steal,” she said in her video....

It makes sense when you think about it: Your heart is “crucial to your survival,” says Healthline, which notes that it pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood and beats approximately 115,000 times every day. With an organ so vital, problems are bound to manifest in myriad ways. For example, both malaise and heartburn can be warning signs of heart disease. While knowing about the symptoms of an unhealthy heart is important, taking care of your heart is an even better idea....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Benefits of Letting Your Hair Go Gray, According to Stylists. One of the easiest ways to add shininess to your strands is with a shine treatment (yes, seriously). “You can ask your stylist to do a clear gloss that will keep the cuticles of your hair flat and shiny for up to 24 shampoos or about six to eight weeks,” says Brandie Devillier, color specialist and platform educator for Aveda Arts....

Virus experts who wouldn’t do it: 59 percent (16 of 27) Carlos del Rio, MD, a professor of epidemiology and global health at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta, told STAT that he has visited his mother in Mexico twice since the pandemic started, but he wouldn’t make the trip now. “I am very careful when I travel,” he wrote to the news outlet via email....

The only real differences between the two are who’s in charge and what the land can be used for, according to Virginia Wesleyan University. As indicated by their names, state parks are overseen by state governments, whereas national parks are overseen by the U.S. federal government. State park land can also be sold if deemed necessary by a state government, while national park land is preserved and cannot be touched....

For one, CamperGuide founder Johnathan Smith advises visiting during fall or early spring, for a more relaxing experience—plus, lower flights and hotel prices than peak seasons. “Be prepared to eat a lot,” adds Smith. “Nashville is known as a food town.” Pam Howard, the owner of the travel blog Our Adventure is Everywhere, strongly recommends buying tickets to The Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Hatch Show Print Studio, and other popular attractions at least several days ahead of time since they can sell out fast....

RELATED: This One Vaccine Could End the COVID Pandemic, Experts Say. The latest insight comes from data analysis conducted by the Harvard Medical School-affiliated Computational Epidemiology Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital to determine how much of the vaccinated population would be eligible for COVID-19 booster shots based on current CDC guidelines. Besides those aged 65 or older who received their shots six months ago, eligibility also covers anyone at high risk for COVID-19, including those with certain medical conditions—such as being overweight or diagnosed with depression—and those working in certain professions such as healthcare or education....

RELATED: This Dementia Sign Can Show Up 16 Years Before Diagnosis, New Study Says.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb A new study published on May 18 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has found that very few older adults with dementia receive a diagnosis. Researchers from the University of Michigan (UM), North Dakota State University, and Ohio University developed and analyzed a sample of more than six million Americans ages 65 or older. According to the study, they found that 91....

The informal survey included responses from 723 epidemiologists from across the U.S. to gauge how they were approaching daily activities in the post-vaccination phase of the pandemic. Their responses show a cautiously optimistic outlook on the trajectory of the virus, with only a few places and activities they largely consider to be dangerous. “Vaccines have given me freedom,” Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, who leads the epidemiology division at the University of Minnesota, told The Times....

1 Sheriff Carmine Marceno Tweeted About the Incident According to Sheriff Carmine Marceno, students at the Lexington Middle School were greeted at drop off by none other than a 7-foot alligator. He discussed the reptile’s school visit in a tweet. Keep reading to see the video. 2 A Video Was Shared of the Gator’s Capture “See you later alligator,” the Florida Sheriff captioned a video shared to Twitter of the alligator being tied up and removed from the school....

RELATED: American Airlines Is Getting Rid of This on Flights, Effective Immediately. An American Airlines flight was about an hour into its journey from Miami to London on Jan. 20 when it was turned around, The New York Times reported. Flight trackers from FlightAware show that the Boeing 777 plane, which was carrying 129 passengers and 14 crew members, was roughly 500 miles into its 4,400-mile flight when it reversed course off the coast of North Carolina....

Joshua LaBaer, PhD, director of the Biodesign Institute research center at Arizona State University, told the Associated Press (AP) that Arizona is “the hot spot of the world right now.” LaBaer added that he believes at least one in every 10 people in the state have the virus. “That means if you’re at the supermarket, there are people around you who have it, but they may not know it yet,” he said....

Curry posted a Boomerang of her posing in a vehicle to her Instagram on Sunday with the caption, “Mom goes blonde (temporarily).” Her husband, NBA All-Star Steph Curry, is there in the background showing his approval of her newly platinum coif. Ayesha, the host of the ABC cooking competition series Family Food Fight, didn’t say what prompted the major hair change. But her celeb friends from Ciara to Gabrielle Union showed their love for the temporary blonde with their responses....

Forty years since Barney Miller ended, Barrie is now 90 years old. And while her career has slowed down a bit, fans can still see her onscreen and on the red carpet from time to time. Read on to learn what she’s up to today. RELATED: See Bo and Luke From The Dukes of Hazzard Now, at 61 and 70. Prior to taking the role of Liz, Barrie’s biggest claim to fame was her leading part in 1964’s One Potato, Two Potato....

READ THIS NEXT: Popular Bookstores, Including Barnes & Noble, Are Closing Locations, Starting Feb. 11.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The past few years have not been easy for Bed Bath & Beyond. In 2020, the company announced that it would be closing 200 underperforming stores over the next two years amid sinking sales numbers. But despite its shrinking footprint, the still-struggling retailer announced it would shut down another 150 “lower-producing” locations in a press release on Aug....

1 Police Officer Finds “Two Males With Bloody Faces” Fayetteville resident Doug Ramsey was arrested at 10:27 p.m. on Sept. 17 and charged with terroristic threatening and third-degree battery. A preliminary police report says the incident occurred at a parking garage near Razorback Stadium following the University of Arkansas’ victory over Missouri State, KNWA reported. Just after 10 p.m., an officer was called to the stadium because of “a disturbance that had previously occurred in the Stadium Drive Parking Garage....

Spears shares 15-year-old Sean and 14-year-old Jayden with her ex-husband Kevin Federline, who she was married to from 2004 to 2007. E! News reported in 2019 that Spears has 30 percent custody of the children while Federline has 70 percent.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb But according to Spears, that isn’t the reason why she doesn’t post about her kids often. Instead, it’s because they’re teenagers and—like any teens—aren’t interested in being all over their mom’s account....

RELATED: If You’re Fully Vaccinated, These Are the 5 COVID Symptoms to Look Out For. “I’m fully vaccinated, and I have COVID,” Sadler revealed to her Instagram followers on July 13. “I’m telling you this so that you understand that the pandemic is very much NOT over. Delta is relentless and highly contagious and grabbed ahold of me even after getting vaccinated.” She then went on to detail the symptoms she’s been experiencing....

However, to the world’s surprise, the first three episodes of Harry & Meghan were not as hostile toward Harry’s family as expected. But with the final three episodes hitting the streaming service on Thursday, some believe that the couple was saving their ammunition until the end. And, if this is the case, King Charles has a plan, according to an insider. 1 The King Has a Plan, Insider Says...