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However, the pandemic isn’t the only incentive for leaving city life behind. As Forbes reports, the cost of living in suburban areas is significantly lower than in their urban counterparts. But you can still spend a pretty penny living in the ‘burbs if you gravitate toward more affluent areas. In March, the financial site GOBankingRates analyzed suburbs of the largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) in each state to find the priciest candidates....

The daily national new case average has decreased significantly in the past seven days, dropping 16 percent to 35 reported cases per 100,000 people according to data from The Washington Post as of Sept. 28. But not all areas of the U.S. are seeing the same level of progress for the time being, with some states still feeling an intense strain on their healthcare system and medical resources. During an interview with CNN on Sept....

While dogs’ social nature may increase their risk of coming into contact with someone infected with coronavirus, a new video from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that ferrets are actually more likely to catch the virus that causes COVID-19. According to a May study published in Science, dogs are at relatively low risk of developing coronavirus and “appeared not to support viral replication well.“ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb However, both ferrets and cats showed increased susceptibility to the virus, with cats being particularly vulnerable to airborne transmission....

READ THIS NEXT: These Are All the Walmart Locations Closing for Good. Unfortunately, the two most recent closures are not the only to be announced in recent months, with retailers like Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods, and Sprouts grocery stores also shutting down certain locations for good. The new June closures will affect shoppers in two different U.S. states—one on the West Coast and one on the East. If you fill your prescriptions at a CVS Pharmacy in Berkeley, California, you may need to prepare for an upcoming change....

Here’s an instructional video on what to do with your mask valve: Masks with valves have been such an issue that in late May, San Francisco public health officials issued an order banning masks with valves: Other parts of California and Colorado, including many public venues and attractions, have also banned face masks with valves, according to Forbes. “Face masks with valves defeat the purpose of wearing a mask in the first place,” they wrote....

The Duchess of Cambridge rocketed to the top spot in a poll conducted by the Daily Mirror, which asked over 4,000 people to name their favorite royal. Kate bested the Queen, who ranked second, by about 500 votes. Thirty-five percent of respondents awarded her the crown. “Catherine has really come into her own this year,” said one Palace insider. “She has behaved in a dignified and compassionate way befitting a future Queen during this pandemic with her many visits and calls with NHS workers, families and children....

Unfortunately, certain types of dementia can go unrecognized for years or decades before symptoms become apparent. In fact, a 2021 report from the Alzheimer’s Association says that certain types of dementia “begin 20 years or more before symptoms arise. It starts with changes in the brain that are unnoticeable to the person affected,” the organization adds. That’s exactly why it’s so essential to spot the signs as they do arise—and why one group of researchers at the University of Cambridge is sounding the alarm about a symptom they say might very well be your first....

As part of its weekly Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), the CDC updates the results of its survey of 316 adult coronavirus patients, both hospitalized and not. Those patients report on the details of their specific cases. In terms of how the disease affected their bodies, the CDC found that the median number of symptoms experienced was seven.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zzfdYShvQU The most commonly reported symptom in this survey is fatigue, which 69 percent of patients experienced....

RELATED: This Is the Richest Zip Code in Your State, Data Shows. Income needed to be in the top five percent: $189,695 Income needed to be in the top five percent: $242,208 Income needed to be in the top five percent: $220,936 Income needed to be in the top five percent: $176,997 Income needed to be in the top five percent: $250,000 RELATED: This Is the Richest Person in Every State....

However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you have COVID-19 just because you are feeling more worn out than usual. As previously mentioned, plenty of things could be responsible for draining your energy. You just need to know how to determine what those might be. To help you out with that, here’s how you can tell if your fatigue could be COVID, according to doctors. And for clarification on another symptom, This Is How to Know If Your Stuffy Nose Could Be COVID....

So what is the absolute best day of the week to shop at Target? Well, it depends on what you’re looking to buy. Read on for a breakdown of which markdowns happen when, so you can save big on your next Target shopping trip. And for more on great Target shopping hacks, check out Saying These 2 Words at Target Saves You So Much Money. 1 Monday On Monday, you’ll score great deals on electronics, accessories, kids clothing, books, baby goods (besides diapers), and stationary....

*Per capita equates to fatal injuries per 100,000 workers in all instances. RELATED: This Is the Deadliest State in America, According to Data. Annual deaths per capita: 19.8 Annual deaths per capita: 23.2 Annual deaths per capita: 26.3 Annual deaths per capita: 26.8 RELATED: This Is the Deadliest Road in America, According to Data. Annual deaths per capita: 35.2 Annual deaths per capita: 40.0 Annual deaths per capita: 54.0ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb And for more useful information sent straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

The Axios Harris Poll 100, based on an annual survey of 42,935 Americans, uses a two-step process to rank the reputations of some of biggest brands in the U.S. First, the survey determined the public’s “top-of-mind awareness of companies that either excel or falter in society,” deeming them the 100 “most visible companies.” These companies were then rated by a second group of Americans using seven key dimensions of reputation—affinity, ethics, growth, products/service, citizenship, vision, and culture....

For the study, the finance experts at LendingTree used data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent American Community Survey to find the stateside towns with a population lower than 50,000 that have the highest median home value. They also calculated the “home value-to-income ratio” for each town by dividing an area’s median home value by its median household income. Therefore, the larger the ratio, the more expensive homes are relative to a town’s median income....

First, we pulled data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) most recent National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey on the prevalence of stalking per 10,000 residents in each state, seeing as researchers have characterized the brains of stalkers as being “obsessively jealous.” In fact, what drives stalkers most is their “delusional jealousy,” according to neuroscientists from Cambridge University. It’s important to note that while the data on the number of women who were stalked was available for all 50 states, the estimated number of male stalking victims was available only in 15 states (California, Florida, Idaho, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wisconsin)....

The J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study is based on responses from 110,827 owners of new 2021 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The survey took place from Feb. through July 2021 and researchers asked owners to consider 37 attributes, which ranged from “the sense of comfort they feel when climbing into the driver’s seat to the exhilaration they get when they step on the accelerator....

RELATED: This City Has the Most Overpriced Homes in America, According to Data. Richest town: Highland Lakes Median household income: $152,774 Richest town: Fishhook Median household income: $106,310 Richest town: Paradise Valley Median household income: $211,393 Richest town: Cave Springs Median household income: $134,740 Richest town: Atherton, Hillsborough, Los Altos Hills (pictured), Monte Sereno, Woodside Median household income: $250,000-plus RELATED: This Is How Much Money Makes You Middle Class in Your State, Data Shows....

According to etiquette expert Bonnie Tsai, founder and director of etiquette training school Beyond Etiquette, some shopping habits that wouldn’t have merited a second glance pre-COVID have become major faux pas since the pandemic began. “Before COVID-19, we’re used to picking up an item to look at it more closely. However, post-COVID-19, we should avoid touching items we don’t intend to purchase to minimize our contact with any germs or spreading any germs unknowingly,” Tsai explains....

Although there are some consistent issues throughout the aviation industry, when it comes to the passenger experience, not all airlines are created equal. According to new data from the luggage storage platform Bounce, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Horizon Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue round out the top of the list when it comes to customer favorite airlines. The research looked into data points including on-time arrivals, customer complaints, staff service, meals, seat comfort, in-flight entertainment, and maximum free baggage allowance....

When it comes to layering your masks for better fit and filtration, the CDC says there are some things you need to watch out for. If you find that breathing is too difficult after you’ve layered your masks, you may need to stop double masking or find different masks to use. The CDC notes that “breathing might take more effort when wearing a mask that fits and filters better.” Not only is this breathing issue potentially dangerous, but it also might make you more likely to take off your mask from time to time, exposing you to possible contamination....