It's that time of year again. Time to retire your flip flops, slip into your coziest pair of Uggs, and get ready for Pumpkin Spice Latte season at Starbucks. Okay, so it's still technically summer, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate fall in our hearts.
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Remember the first time you dove into a new book or opened an email, and your forehead and nose collectively scrunched up, as your eyes struggled to focus on the words? That's the moment you knew reading glasses were in your near future. But there are some things you should know.
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Since a woman's body changes during pregnancy, it can be a challenge to find exercise clothing that goes beyond a large sleep shirt and track bottoms. That's why there's plenty to get excited about over Nike's latest capsule collection, Nike M, which includes a bra, tank top, cardigan, and tights.
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Neiman Marcus and J.C. Penney filed for bankruptcy protection recently. And other brands are closing stores to try and keep losses from dragging them under, including Guess, which will be closing down 100 stores across North America, Europe, and China over the next 18 months to try to stay afloat.
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With the joy that a simple cup of Joe brings us, you'd think we would treat its preparation with kid gloves, but we don't. Instead, we stumble into the kitchen, barely awake, shove a Keurig cup into the machine, and await that first brew. But when was the last time you actually cleaned the vessel.
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Among the many questions one Instagrammer gets when she shares stories with graphic proof the excessive amount of dirt that comes out of her laundry after stripping it, is this common one: "Are you generally a trash human who lives in a garbage dump?" No, she assures her followers.
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The country's leading pandemic expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, has a message for everyone who thinks that the coronavirus death toll is much lower than the CDC has previously reported. "Let there not be any confusion. It's not 9,000 deaths from COVID-19. It's 180,000-plus deaths."
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In June, Gap reported the worst business results in a quarter over its 51-year history. Now, the clothing giant says it will permanently close more than 225 Gap and Banana Republic stores this year as a result of the pandemic, more than double the 90 stores Gap originally said it would close.
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While a broken heart may feel like the end of everything, it's an emotional pain which means that it can't really harm us physically, right? Well, not quite. While it's unlikely that a broken heart will actually kill you, there is such a thing as broken heart syndrome.
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Have you ever just had a strong sense about something ... and, eerily, it turned out you were correct? Maybe it was the death of a loved one: When the phone rings, you can feel it in your gut that you're about to receive bad news, before you pick up. It's easy to dismiss this kind of premonition.
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Amazon has pretty much become our go-to for well ... everything. Whether you're shopping for clothes, furniture, or electronics, it has you covered. But not everyone knows about the incredible perks you get when you have an Amazon Prime membership.
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With six million active cases and more than 180,000 deaths arising from COVID-19, as well as historic 32.9 percent economic contraction, it's no wonder that the government is scanning the horizon for signs of relief. But what is the FDA willing to do to fast-track a vaccine?
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TikTok may soon have a new owner. Retail giant Walmart wants to buy the popular video sharing app's U.S. operations, and has teamed up with Microsoft to make an offer, noted The New York Times. TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese internet company.
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It hasn't been that long since Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden named Kamala Harris as his running mate, but it looks like their spouses, Dr. Jill Biden and Douglas Emhoff, are already pals and have a partnership to rival Harris and Biden's own. "They have a real bond," Harris said.
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There are two types of grocery shoppers in this world. The first are those who just spew bad vibes from the moment they take a cart. They would sooner sit through a root canal than stock up on essentials. And then there are those who feel giddy just thinking about walking down a grocery store aisle
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Do you get karma and dharma mixed up? Well, you're not alone, as both terms frequently get tossed around by people with only a partial understanding of what they mean. Per professor Gavin Flood, Academic Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, karma is a Sanskrit word meaning "action."
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Good news for everyone who cut a Netflix subscription out of their budget. Three Netflix original movies and seven episodes of original Netflix TV shows have been made available for free (via Fast Company). Netflix confirmed the free content wasn't a mistake.
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My Lottery Dream Home isn't a show for the average person. When it comes to reality real estate TV, this show features a very select group of home buyers: lottery winners. We've all made plans for what happens when we eventually win the lottery, like purchasing a new home.
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If you're a working mom sheltering in with your kiddos, there are some distractions you are hardwired not to ignore. Researchers found that hearing a baby cry triggers your brain into action before you're even aware of it, which is why checking in with your little one is a visceral response.
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Most people know Gabby Giffords as she gained national headlines after a shot to the head nearly claimed her life. Giffords chose to take a step back from public service but her husband, Mark Kelly, is stepping up. He will run for the U.S. Senate this year. But there's more to know about him.
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Banana Republic, owned by Gap Inc, is geared towards professional women, with a marketing slogan claiming you should be able to wear what you want with no boundaries (via Banana Republic). This is awesome, but what we want is to purchase and wear an accessory that enhances the color of our eyes.
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Even if you're not on TikTok, you've probably still seen TikTok videos, which have gone absolutely viral both on and off the platform. One of the trends that has taken TikTok by storm is the home tour, featuring some of of the most incredible TikTok homes you'll ever see.
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Trader Joe's is one of America's favorite grocery stores. From their amazing customer service to the chain's bargains for organic produce, it's easy to see why it's a go-to spot on Sundays for millions. But their specialty items that are carefully branded and named can end up coming at a price.
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Before their August release of Imploding the Mirage, alt rock band The Killers were known for their indie take on faking it till you make it, "Smile Like You Mean It." Now it turns out there's science to back up them up: The act of smiling can trigger your brain into taking on a positive mindset.
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While buying in bulk can save you some cash up front, it may not be wise to buy everything from warehouse stores like Sam's Club. Between spices, skincare products, and more, it's wise to take a step back before you purchase all of your products in bulk.
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It's been quite a year, hasn't it? When coronavirus first hit the United States in March, the idea of living in quarantine lockdown -- as people in China, Italy, and other countries were doing at the time -- seemed absurd, like an episode of Black Mirror. And yet, here we are.
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Thanks to the pandemic, both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions have been without the crowds, speeches, or balloon drops. Supporters pre-taped their speeches, and we also saw something we've never seen before: federal buildings like the White House used as convention backdrops.
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