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The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) warning regarding Target’s recall applied to the “Himani’ and “Jaren” boots, sold as part of the Cat & Jack collection, in sizes 5-12. The boots in question come with an elasticated lace around the opening that can be tightened in order to keep snow out, but the toggle used to do so is what’s caused the potential choking hazard. Five incidences of the toggle coming loose have been reported at the time the recall was issued on Nov....

In a TikTok, Crocker, now 33, said he’s been contacted by fans for his thoughts on Spears’ situation. (In the testimony, Spears said she was forced to go to rehab facilities, that she can’t take out her IUD, and that she was put on lithium against her will, among other shocking statements.) So, Crocker posted a response to the news that Spears has spoken out about wanting to end the conservatorship and is fighting for her freedom....

READ THIS NEXT: The No. 1 Thing Attracting Mosquitoes to Your Yard. TH Chris/Shutterstock In early fall, cooler temperatures lead flies to seek warmth in our homes. While they may not bite, they carry a lot of diseases and bacteria that you may not have realized. “The list of diseases the common house fly carries and spreads include many of the worst killers of mankind: typhoid, cholera, gangrene, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, bubonic plague, leprosy, diphtheria, scarlet fever, amoebic dysentery, poliomyelitis, and many others,” explains Sholom Rosenbloom, owner of Rosenbloom Pest Control....

If you’ve seen American Horror Story, then you’re likely familiar with the story of Madame Delphine LaLaurie, a New Orleans socialite accused of torturing and killing slaves at her home in the city’s French Quarter. In 1834, a fire broke out at the residence, and when officials responded to the scene, they discovered LaLaurie’s mutilated slaves, who had been trapped in the attic during the blaze. When the townspeople caught wind of LaLaurie’s crimes against humanity, they stormed the mansion in retaliation, forcing her to retreat to France....

During a virtual meeting with investors on Oct. 28, Bed Bath & Beyond Chief Merchandising Officer Joe Hartsig announced that the company was pumping the brakes on one of their most beloved marketing tactics by scaling back the 15 percent and 20 percent coupons that regularly arrive to customers across the U.S. The decision comes as shifting demographics of the store’s most regular shoppers has become six years younger on average and 20 percent less likely to even use a coupon....

It’s all 90 Day Fiancé the long holiday weekend on TLC, starting on New Year’s Eve. You can plop yourself on the couch any time between then and early Monday morning to watch long-distance couples bicker, breakup, and—occasionally—make it work. There are even some new episodes of the spinoff series, 90 Day Fiancé: Pillow Talk, during the marathon. In that one, you watch past couples watching and commenting on the mothership show....

From booking your flights and hotel the right way to making sure you can get there and back with no issues (and even some extra room in your suitcase!), here are some of the best travel-planning hacks you absolutely need to know right now. And for more, don’t miss The 10 Best U.S. Cities Every Traveler Needs to See. Most travelers have a way to search for good airfare deals on their own, even though they don’t necessarily have to....

RELATED: The IRS Is Now Warning You to Do This Before Filing Your Taxes. The IRS posted a new notice on Feb. 17, alerting some taxpayers that they may be required to file their taxes earlier than the normal deadline of April 18. There are two determinants for this exception: If you have an income from a farming or fishing business and if you did not make estimated tax payments....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Jealous Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer. Sagittarians don’t exactly analyze their ideas before they act. “The fun-loving and playful Sagittarians are friendly, outgoing, jovial, and optimistic, but can find themselves wrapped up in their own world at times,” says astrologer Linda Berry. She warns that these free spirits “speak before thinking and can be uncaring and thoughtless about how their words affect others.” This fire sign can also have trouble trusting, which is one reason they’re independent to a fault and appear self-obsessed at first....

READ THIS NEXT: The Least Tactful Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Scorpio might seem like an unexpected choice for this list, but it’s their intriguing behavior that leads to their sense of sophistication. “As a mysterious and sensual water sign, Scorpio draws people in but rarely gives them what they want,” explains Rachel Clare, an astrologer at Mysticsense. While this behavior can at times be alienating, it’s usually what leads people to obsess over Scorpios....

RELATED: This Is When You’re Most Likely to Encounter a Snake, Experts Say. If there’s a snake in your house, you may end up hearing it before you actually see it. Jack Miller, a pest control expert and founder of How I Get Rid Of, says that hearing mysterious noises in small spaces is a common sign of a snake’s presence, especially “if it’s a sound that you’re not familiar with and it doesn’t sound like your run-of-the-mill household pests like rats....

But how do you know if this is what’s got your pup feeling out of sorts? After all, there are many reasons why a dog can feel stressed, and they can’t exactly communicate with you. To understand this growing issue better, we consulted veterinarians and animal experts. Read on to learn the top indicator your dog is suffering from separation anxiety and what you can do to help them feel more at ease....

RELATED: These Are the Symptoms of the Omicron Variant, South African Doctor Says.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb While there’s still so much we don’t know about the variant, virus experts say there’s one piece of good news: Omicron is easy to test for. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), current PCR tests used to identify positive COVID infections can detect this particular variant, and several labs have indicated that in one widely used PCR test, one of the three usual target genes—the S gene—does not show up when dealing with the Omicron variant....

The Many Saints of Newark boasts some impressively on-point casting choices, so we’re looking at the original Sopranos cast side-by-side with the actors playing them in the prequel movie. Read on to see how they compare. RELATED: The 25 Best TV Series Finales of All Time. James Gandolfini won three Emmys for playing New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano, and his performance is remembered by many as one of the best and most influential in television history....

1 The Cost Of Freedom While the Royal Family have been operating in harmony as a single unit, Harry has been excluded, sources say. “I think this must be a very lonely time for Harry by all accounts on the day of the late Queen’s death, having to arrange his own travel,” says royal expert Douglas Murray. “Being reminded of the fact that if he had been part of the family still, he would have been looked after by them but he had to go his own way because he said he would....

RELATED: The Pettiest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Aquarius is known for being one of the smartest signs of the zodiac and is unmatched in terms of innovation, creativity, and humanitarian efforts. But if you thought that meant they were immune to sneakiness, think again. Inbaal Honigman, celebrity psychic and astrologer, notes that Aquarius—like all air signs—frequently lives in its head and makes decisions there long before it takes any external action....

RELATED: Over 65? Don’t Forget to Do This After Boarding, Flight Attendant Warns. Thanks to everything from severe weather to staffing issues, delayed or canceled flights have become more common as the travel industry still struggles to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But travelers are now reporting experiencing delays before they even reach their flights because of an update to the security screening process being rolled out at airports across the U....

A staggering 35,023 new cases were logged in the U.S. on June 23, up from 30,451 the day before, and 26,373 on Sunday. Among the worst-hit areas are Texas, with 5,020 new cases on Tuesday, and California, with 6,419—both of these numbers are records for the states. Overall, more than 20 states are seeing their numbers climb, while states that were more affected earlier in the pandemic have seen lockdown measures successfully slow the rate of infection and are now either at a low plateau, such as New York and New Jersey, or on a steady decline, such as Vermont and Maryland....

Everyone slips up and makes blunders now and then, but some people just can’t seem to stop—and it could be due to the stars. Read on to hear from astrologers about the zodiac signs most likely to put their foot in their mouth, from those who make slightly socially awkward comments to people who are chronically clumsy with their insults. READ THIS NEXT: The Phoniest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers....

The recall notice suggests that a whole range of products from Homestead Creamery of Wirtz, Virginia, went through an error in the sanitization process, which has raised the risk that the bottles in question could have a strong “sanitizer” odor that may affect the taste and quality of the drink. “The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product smelled like cleaning agent,” the FDA reports. All of the affected products from Homestead Creamery are sold in returnable glass bottles....