During a live video address on Dec. 20, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order that’s in place until Jan. 19 that prohibits more than 10 people from gathering in public. Lee also urged citizens to limit celebrating Christmas to just members of their household and asked employers to allow employees to work from home for the next 30 days, the Tennesseean reports. Notably, the new orders fell short of implementing a statewide mask mandate, which Lee has avoided against the advice of federal health officials....

READ THIS NEXT: The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Visit for Art Lovers. Taking a step back into the past becomes a lot easier when your destination has devoted itself to helping you experience it from top to bottom. And one place in particular stands out as a must-see for history lovers. “Williamsburg, Virginia, is probably the closest you’ll ever get to time travel,” says travel expert and history buff Leslie Carbone of Sancerres at Sunset....

RELATED: If You and Your Spouse Disagree About This, You’re Twice as Likely to Divorce. Settlement: $48.6 million Heather Mills, a former model and activist, married former Beatle Paul McCartney in 2002, but the love didn’t last long—the couple split in 2006. However it would take another two years before the exes reached an official divorce settlement. Though Mills sought a settlement of $250 million, the judge ruled the claim “exorbitant” and awarded Mills, who shares a daughter with McCartney, $48....

So, whether you’re looking for something to put in a birthday card or just want to spice up your texting game, these love poems will make you sound like the hopeless romantic you’d like to be. In this romantic poem, Sara Teasdale wants to be so in love that she completely loses herself, a romantic notion that’s better in theory than in practice. But hey, it’s the thought that counts....

While diet, exercise, and other healthy lifestyle habits are your best bet for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, several factors can make it difficult to shed pounds, such as genetics, medication, environment, food addiction, poor nutritional education, and more. Fortunately, certain doctor-approved weight loss medications (combined with regular exercise and healthy eating) can help you lose weight and keep it off. Read on to find out what they are, and whether they could be a good option for you....

Best Life’s editors have scoured the internet to bring you the best products out there, and we’re hoping you’ll love them as much as we do. Full disclosure: we may earn a commission for anything you purchase through links on this page, but that doesn’t mean you’ll pay more for them (we’d never do that to you!). Pricing and availability are accurate as of the piece’s initial publication date, but it’s the internet and we can’t guarantee that these sweet, sweet deals will last forever, so scoop them up before someone else does!...

READ THIS NEXT: The 10 Prettiest Small Towns in the U.S. Starting all the way up north in Maine, head to the coastal town of Port Clyde. “When you imagine a cute, quintessential harbor town found along the East Coast, Port Clyde, Maine fits the bill perfectly,” Carly Brown, travel blogger behind Seek Out Serenity LLC, tells Best Life. “This quaint town may only have a population of 228, but it boasts plenty of character for visitors driving up or down the coast....

From electronics to housewares to fashion, some of the biggest retailers out there are offering amazing Cyber Monday deals this year—but they won’t be available for long. Before you waste your hard-earned money on a less-than-amazing buy, read on to discover which Cyber Monday deals experts say you can’t miss this year. And if you’re looking for the perfect present, Here Are Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2020 Under $50. Best Life’s editors have scoured the internet to bring you the best products out there, and we’re hoping you’ll love them as much as we do....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Romantic Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Lauren Ash is an astrologer and celebrity entertainment writer based in St. Louis. You can follow her on Twitter or subscribe to her blog for monthly horoscopes and cosmic guidance. For Aries, the best date involves being physically active. You love to show off your fun side, and you feel most confident when you’re doing an activity that gets the blood pumping and lets you lean into your competitive side....

For our list of the best series of the year, we turned to Metacritic, which scores shows based on an average of their reviews. Their ranked list includes some of 2020’s biggest breakout hits, as well as some lesser known offerings that are just as deserving of your attention. Some of these shows made their debut this year, while others simply put forth exceptional seasons. Read on to find out if your favorite made the cut....

READ THIS NEXT:This Is the One Vitamin You Should Never Take, Doctors Say. There’s far more to gut health than just digestion. In fact, your gut microbiome plays a major role in your overall health and your risk of developing chronic diseases such as metabolic conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, and colorectal cancer. Your metabolism, immune system, hormonal balance, brain function, and mood are all connected to the health of your gut....

During a virtual town hall hosted by CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Sanjay Gupta, MD, on Jan. 27, CDC director Rochelle Walensky, MD, was asked whether or not the masks people currently use would be enough to protect against the new, more transmissible COVID variants that are continuing to spread. She replied that, while N95s are an incredibly effective option, her concern is that they might not be used properly if they were to become the agency’s recommended form of PPE....

On Jan. 15, the CDC shared their newest study on the U.K. strain, known as B.1.1.7, noting that “the modeled trajectory of this variant in the U.S. exhibits rapid growth in early 2021, becoming the predominant variant in March.” Although some studies have predicted that the U.K. strain of COVID is as much as 70 percent more transmissible, the CDC study modeled the mutation as 50 percent more contagious. As a result of how easy it is to catch and spread the U....

RELATED: This Type of Mask Won’t Protect You From COVID Right Now, New Study Says. In an update posted on Aug. 23, the health agency moved the two popular island locales to their top risk alert tier of “Level 4: COVID-19 Very High.” Haiti, Kosovo, Lebanon, and Morocco were also designated the same category in the update. The warnings come just days after Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis declared a daily curfew from 8 p....

While many people continue to cautiously handle their groceries and food packages purchased at the store, the CDC says that the practice is not necessary. You can stop wiping down each individual grocery every time you return home from shopping. The agency also includes a bolded warning in its guidance that says, “WARNING: do not use disinfecting products on food or food packaging.” The CDC adds that you should not use “disinfectants designed for hard surfaces, such as bleach or ammonia, on food packaged in cardboard or plastic wrap....

The study was published in the journal Nature in June, and the results—out of the Italian town of Vò—showed that 42.5 percent of patients who tested positive ultimately never showed any symptoms of the virus. The findings fall closely in line with another recent study out of South Korea. According to those results, not only are about 30 percent of patients asymptomatic, but patients showing no symptoms still carry and shed the same amount of virus as those who are symptomatic....

READ THIS NEXT: The FBI Just Gave an Urgent Warning About This “Significant Threat.” When school’s out and the warmer temperatures hit, many of us are eager to take a vacation. But this summer, travelers have been faced with different obstacles, including an onslaught of canceled flights and hotels at full capacity. Earlier this month, CNN advised Americans to rethink their travel plans in light of this, as even renting a car will cost you significantly more than it would have in previous years....

READ THIS NEXT: The FBI Alerts All Americans to “Exercise Caution” in Urgent New Warning. Fraudsters are constantly devising new plans to steal from victims, often targeting older adults in different “elder fraud” schemes. Former director of the FBI and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) William Webster spoke in a video public service announcement in May, warning older Americans about these financial fraud schemes, which he himself was a victim of....

In January, the FDA updated its warning to note they’ve received notice of at least 70 dogs dying and 80 getting sick due to certain varieties of potentially contaminated food manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. “Multiple product samples were tested by the Missouri Department of Agriculture and found to contain very high levels of aflatoxin,” the FDA’s report states. Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus that can grown on corn and similar grains used in pet food, and lead to potentially fatal poisoning....

In a press release, Walmart executive vice president and chief customer officer Janey Whiteside revealed a “new look and feel focusing on a digitally enabled shopping experience.” The goal is to reflect customers’ preference for “omni-shopping,” which means shopping in-store, online, and via the app. The Walmart redesign is meant to feel like shopping on your computer or phone—but in person. “The design creates an elevated experience that appeals to shoppers through a sleek design aesthetic, a layout that spotlights products and an end-to-end digital navigation that guides customers throughout their journeys,” Whiteside explained....