READ THIS NEXT: The Most Complex Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Scorpios may come off as quiet and maybe even cold, but this only adds to their observant behavior. They’re not traditionally clever in the book-smart sense, but they figure things out with their unique way of thinking. Ryan Marquardt, astrologer and founder of Ryan’s Astrology explains that Scorpios have a detective-like quality about them: These water signs are usually three steps ahead of everyone else....

READ THIS NEXT: 6 Foods in Your Kitchen That Are Bringing Mice Into Your Home. No one likes the idea of having to deal with a sudden pest problem. But as anyone who has ever encountered some unexpected house crashers of the rodent variety will tell you, keeping them away can be much easier said than done. “Mice can enter your home through the smallest cracks and crevices,” Brian Olson from the bugman tells Best Life....

When talking face to face with someone, you’re putting yourself in the direct line of the plumes of breath that come out of that person’s mouth when they speak. As a result, Lakdawala tells NPR, it’s best to turn away from people when you talk to them to avoid contracting or transmitting the coronavirus. “If there’s any scenario where I’m face to face, with someone, I move my head off-center so I’m no longer inhaling that direct plume,” she says....

Pain control is essential, say experts from Harvard Men’s Health Watch not only because it increases comfort, but also because it “allows you to stay active, which assists in your recovery.” But not all pain management tools are created equal. Studies suggest that there’s one popular pain pill that you should avoid when it comes to back pain for the simple reason that it’s ineffective at treating it. Read on to find out which pain reliever to avoid, and for more breaking news that could impact your OTC regimen, The FDA Released a New Warning About This OTC Pain Reliever....

RELATED: If You’re Over 65, Don’t Eat This One Kind of Meat Right Now, CDC Warns. If you’re ordering foods that contain raw or lightly cooked eggs, like tiramisu, homemade Caesar salad dressing, and hollandaise sauce, always ask your server if those dishes were prepared using pasteurized eggs. The use of pasteurized eggs—which have been rapidly heated to eliminate certain pathogens—can help reduce your risk of developing food poisoning from these dishes, according to the CDC....

According to many sources, Andrew was hopeful that he might get to return to his high-profile role in the family, especially after being included in most of the events surrounding his mother’s funeral. However, a new report claims that the new King, his older brother, recently left him in tears. 1 Andrew Allegedly Hoped to Return to Royal Life According to Mail on Sunday, shortly before the death of their mother, Charles met with Andrew at Birkhall estate in Scotland to discuss his future with the family....

“We were on lockdown since March with all of you guys too, as well. We have been disciplined. We’ve quarantined, we’ve isolated. I have not worked. … But, like a lot of you guys out there, having your friends over, having your family members over, your loved ones—of course you want that because you want that connection,” The Rock said in his 11-minute Instagram video. “You want to be with the people who you love and who you care about and who you have a good time with....

According to Nikkei Asian Review, the Japanese supercomputer knowns as “Fugaku” recently ran simulations involving multiple types of masks. It found that nonwoven disposable face masks, i.e. the blue medical masks you see everyone wearing, are more effective at blocking droplets emitted when a user coughs compared to woven masks made from cotton or polyester. The results of Fugaku’s research were announced on Aug. 25 by the Rikken Institute, which is a Japanese-government research establishment....

When it comes to nightlife, you may think of bars and clubs, but these cities prove there are more options available for night owls. Some have day parties that stretch around the clock, others are meant to be roamed in order for you to stumble upon your next fun adventure. These top 10 cities have some of the best nightlife and will have you and your party entourage covered no matter what type of vibe you’re looking for....

RELATED: The IRS Warns You Could Get Fined for Forgetting This on Your Taxes. On March 18, the IRS issued a new alert warning all taxpayers that they must answer a section about virtual currency on their 2021 tax refund this year, even if they did not deal with any digital transactions. According to the agency, there is a question on the top of all versions of Form 1040 that asks, “At any time during 2021, did you receive, sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any financial interest in any virtual currency?...

Thankfully, review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes keeps an updated list of the most poorly reviewed sequels ever made. We defaulted to their ranking, which uses an algorithm based on the number of bad reviews but also the stature of critics surveyed, so don’t be surprised to find some films with higher percentages ranked below films with a lower rating. Regardless, all of these movies have been deemed thoroughly rotten. Read on to find out which sequel is the worst of the worst, and for more terrible turkeys, discover The Worst Movies of All Time, According to Critics....

Christmas dinner in many households is often served buffet-style or family-style, with guests serving themselves from shared dishes. But if your family tends to lay out dinner like this during the holidays, you should make an adjustment this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released multiple guidelines that warn against sharing food or utensils as COVID surges. That’s because, although the most common way the virus spreads is through droplets from person-to-person contact, the CDC points out that “it is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object, including food, food packaging, or utensils that have the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes....

RELATED: The Zodiac Sign Least Likely to Marry, According to Astrologers. Because Pisces are the most sensitive and intuitive of the zodiac signs, they “can become easily overwhelmed by their emotions,” says celebrity astrologer Lauren Ash. But the mutable water signs can still make exceptional partners in long-term relationships. “Getting a Pisces to fall in love with you is one thing, keeping their attention and affection, in the long run, takes serious commitment,” It’s important to note, though, that if a Pisces has had their heart broken one too many times, they’re less likely than others to trust again once they’ve been burned....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Passionate Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer. This sign—represented by the crab—is a known homebody, always happy to crawl back into its shell. But in some ways, that quest for home can also lead them to travel. “Crabs that come from immigrant stock are the most likely to visit their parents’ and grandparents’ home countries out of all the Zodiac signs,” says Virginia Castiglione, an astrologer at Aquamarine Content....

Scientists behind research recently published in PLOS Medicine found that “self-imposed measures” have the ability to prevent a “large epidemic” if taken by more than 50 percent of people. The measures in question? You guessed it: hand washing, mask-wearing, and social distancing. To get to that conclusion, the researchers developed a transmission model through which they could evaluate the impact of these safety methods.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “The aim of this study was to compare the individual and combined effectiveness of self-imposed prevention measures and of short-term government-imposed social distancing in mitigating, delaying, or preventing a COVID-19 epidemic,” the study says....

While experts have been saying that winter would present a unique challenge in controlling the spread of novel coronavirus, they now say that action is necessary to keep figures under control. “This is not inevitable,” Leana Wen, MD, an emergency medicine physician, told CNN. “We actually have a narrow window of opportunity right now to stop the explosive spread that is coming. But we have this window to take action now....

Midwesterners are more likely to utter a simple “jeez” instead of a string of curse words when expressing any agitation or surprise, proving that manners come first in this part of the U.S. Example: “Jeez, I shouldn’t have had so much egg nog at the holiday party.” And for some travel tips if you’re ever driving through the heartland, These Are the Best Road Trips in the Midwest. You’re likely to hear the word “brewski” floating around a local Midwestern pub....

Iowa’s highest number of daily new cases, 758, was recorded on May 2. And it sees that the state may be about to peak again, after seeing 641 new cases on July 2. Although coronavirus is not subsiding in Iowa, there seems to be no mask mandate in the works, as the government leaves the decision in the hands of citizens. “We’re going to base our recommendations on what we’re seeing happening on the ground,” Governor Kim Reynolds told KCCI News Des Moines on June 18....

RELATED: The WHO Just Sent This Urgent Warning About Omicron to People Over 60. During an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Dec. 6, Scott Gottlieb, MD, former Food & Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, discussed the potential threats that the latest viral offshoot posed to the U.S. While he noted that important data is still needed, he pointed out one area of the U.S. that might be particularly threatened by its arrival....

Maricopa County, Arizona—which includes Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa—is seeing 2,000 new coronavirus cases a day. Based on PolicyLab’s current forecast, new daily coronavirus cases could surpass the 25,000 mark following July 4th weekend if the area continues at its current pace. The most recent infection numbers are a staggering change since spring, when Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey implemented a stay-at-home order that remained in effect through May 15. As of May 1, Maricopa County reported 4,126 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 152 deaths; as of June 25, the county is reporting 36,890 confirmed cases of coronavirus....