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RELATED: 1 in 3 COVID Hospitalizations in the U.S. Are in These 2 States. During a Sept. 5 appearance on Fox News Sunday, Jha offered an assessment of the state of the pandemic, predicting that case numbers in Southern states that had been hit particularly hard over the summer were “starting to turn down,” especially Florida, Louisiana, and Arkansas. However, he quickly pointed out that other areas were still seeing their cases go up....

The word “dixie” is a nickname that originally referred to states below the Mason-Dixon line—states which composed the Confederacy. While it’s broadened into a more general term, the history of the word can’t be erased. “Antebellum,” meanwhile, refers more to a time period: the South before the events of the Civil War, before the abolition of slavery. In their statement, the group now called Lady A said, “We are deeply sorry for the hurt this [name] has caused and for anyone who has felt unsafe, unseen or unvalued....

RELATED: If You’re Using One of These Popular Fertilizers, Stop Now, New Study Says. On June 1, the FDA announced that Real Water Inc., a Nevada-based bottled water manufacturer, would cease operations and shut down due to its violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). According to a judge’s ruling, the company cannot process, distribute, or promote its products until its manufacturing operations comply with federal regulations and a list of other specific requirements....

RELATED: If You Get This Letter From the IRS, Don’t Throw It Out, Experts Warn. This year, the final day to file your tax return or request an extension is April 18, rather than April 15, as a result of the Emancipation Day holiday in Washington D.C. Taxpayers in Maine and Massachusetts also have an extra day due to the Patriots’ Day holiday, but are required to file by April 19....

READ THIS NEXT: TSA Will Finally Let Travelers Do This, Starting Now. We’ve all heard of first-class seating, which was introduced in 1955 when the now-defunct airline TWA started flying a plane that had two cabins, according to The Points Guy. Business class was later added when companies were flying employees often and needed an option between first and coach, the latter of which is now commonly referred to as economy....

RELATED: Most Couples Stop Being “In Love” After This Long, Experts Say. The five love languages are a concept developed by Gary Chapman, an author, pastor, and counselor, to describe the ways people give and receive love in relationships. The languages are gifts, quality time, acts of service, words of affirmation, and physical touch.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb While love languages might sound like something you’d only employ in a long-term relationship, experts say they can be helpful for single people, too....

RELATED: If You’re Over 65, Not Doing This in the Shower Is Causing Hair Loss. Naturally, as you age, you may notice forehead wrinkles. However, filler should not necessarily be the go-to solution if you’re looking to get rid of them. “The most dangerous place for filler is the forehead, nose, and temples as these have the highest risks of tissue necrosis and blindness,” says Paul Nassif, MD, and celebrity plastic and reconstructive surgeon....

READ THIS NEXT: The Whiniest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. This sign isn’t afraid to do something totally unique. And because of that, they can be somewhat unpredictable.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “Aquarians are known for their eccentric and unconventional ways, and they often march to the beat of their own drum,” says Liz Roby, professional astrologer of Astrologify. “They have a strong independent streak and aren’t afraid to go against the grain, which can make them a bit hard to predict at times....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Indecisive Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Geminis are famously two-sided, and while one side is friendly and sociable, they can be quite intense at times. The duality of their nature leads to some Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde moments as “they can suddenly flip in a flash of anger,” astrologer Jetta warns. And while Geminis are usually quite affable, you should be on guard if they get angry....

READ THIS NEXT: 6 Secrets From Former USPS Employees. According to a report from The New York Times, roughly 15 percent of all deliveries fail to reach customers in major areas like New York City because of package theft and other problems, like deliveries being made to the wrong residence. “It’s an issue every time I have to order anything. Do they offer tracking? Is it too big for a mailbox?...

READ THIS NEXT: 7 Cleaning Habits That Attract Mice. Most people realize that an essential part of keeping mice out of your home involves keeping your space nice and tidy. Typically, this means getting rid of clutter and depriving them of a reliable food and water source that will keep them coming back. But according to experts, you should also take time to make sure you’re not creating an easy opportunity for rodents to make their way into your kitchen....

READ THIS NEXT: The No. 1 Sign There’s a Snake Behind Your Water Heater. Snakes love hiding out in cool, dark places, so it’s only natural they’d seek out a bathroom. (They also like dry spaces, but chances are, any household full of people who regularly shower has a bathroom with at least some moisture all around.) Snakes can also traverse through pipes and drains, which, of course, your bathroom has no shortage of....

READ THIS NEXT: The No. 1 Sign There’s a Snake Behind Your Water Heater. No matter where you live, you should expect to see a snake on your property from time to time. In fact, they can even be considered a form of natural pest control and a sign of a healthy lawn. But every so often, they can also end up pushing the boundaries and making their way into your living space where they don’t exactly belong....

But now that it’s starting to feel like life as we knew it in some ways, there’s the one doctor’s appointment you shouldn’t forget about this year, according to multiple MDs. Read on to find out what it is, and for a group of people who should be on the lookout in particular, check out If You Have This Blood Type, Your Dementia Risk Is High, Study Says. Amy Braddock, MD, a family medicine physician at the University of Missouri Health Care, says you shouldn’t hold off on rescheduling missed doctor’s appointments any longer, especially your yearly physical exam....

Read on to find out why Brooks is concerned for Yearwood “as a fan” as well as a family member, and for more recent news o the pandemic, This Is When We Can Expect the Next COVID Surge, Experts Say. On Feb. 11, both Brooks and Yearwood tweeted a statement about their COVID exposure. “Due to someone on their team testing positive for COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are cancelling everything and testing and quarantining for two weeks,” the statements reads....

During an Instagram Live chat with ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Jennifer Ashton, MD, Fauci said that eye protection could help prevent you from contracting COVID-19. The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases explained that you’re most likely to contract the virus via your mouth, nose, and eyes, i.e. the three mucosal surfaces. (The mucosa is the moist tissue that lines certain parts of the inside of your body and it is more susceptible to viruses than say, your skin....

Coincidentally, the surge of 2,066 new cases comes just one week after New Jersey had posted its lowest-ever seven day average of just 224 new cases. But despite the previously encouraging figures, the state has publicly struggled to enforce its social distancing mandates and bans on large gatherings, which are currently limited to fewer than 100 people indoors and 500 for outdoor events. RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter....

The primary reason fall has a distinct smell has to do with the temperature. Higher temperatures can increase the intensity of certain smells, and lower temperatures can diminish them. For example, a pile of garbage in an alleyway might overpower other smells on a hot day, but when things cool down, you may barely smell that once-overpowering stench of trash. In addition to that, there are also different scents in the air to begin with....

We consulted Rotten Tomatoes for a full ranking of every Ben Affleck movie, then focused on the “rotten” ones (films earning less than 60 percent). Note that because the site’s algorithm weights some critics above others, the ranking isn’t in exact descending order, but these movies still reflect the worst reviews Affleck has gotten over the course of his career. Read on to see if any of your favorites got panned, and for more bad movies from a big star, check out The Worst Tom Hanks Movies of All Time, According to Critics....

Read the original article on Best Life. Ed Wood is one of the most notorious filmmakers of all time, and his take on Psycho doesn’t quite live up to the Alfred Hitchcock original. And for more of the worst movies ever made, These Are the Movies on Rotten Tomatoes With 0 Percent Ratings. Frequent Ed Wood collaborator Tor Johnson, a Swedish former wrestler, took on the titular role in this schlocky horror film where almost all of the dialogue is narration....