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We compared a series of data on fraud, identity theft, cybercrime, and state integrity policies. For each state, we looked at the most recent data from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the number of fraud reports filed per 100,000 residents. These include imposter scams, online shopping and review schemes, counterfeit checks, home repair scams, and more. We also used the FTC’s number of identity theft reports per 100,000 people in each state....

While jewelry, roses, and boxes of chocolate are some of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts, according to the survey’s findings, that doesn’t mean those presents will impress your partner. In fact, quite the opposite. Read on to discover the worst Valentine’s Day gift out there, according to 2,000 Americans, and for more presents to avoid, check out The Most Hated Holiday Gift, Survey Shows. Respondents who said they’d be disappointed by it: 10 percentae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Respondents who said they’d be disappointed by it: 14 percent Respondents who said they’d be disappointed by it: 14 percent Respondents who said they’d be disappointed by it: 14 percent And for one particular candle to steer clear of, check out If You Have This Candle at Home, Get Rid of It Immediately....

To determine which coffee drinks people in the U.S. love most, software developer WorkWise Software looked at the number of searches for basic types of coffee drinks and popular drinks from major coffee chains in each of the 50 states. Read on to discover the most popular way to drink some joe among those closest to you! RELATED: This Is the Most Unpopular Coffee Chain in America. Most popular coffee drink: Iced Mocha Most popular coffee drink: Caffe Mocha Most popular coffee drink: Cinnamon Dolce Latte Most popular coffee drink: Iced Caramel Macchiato Most popular coffee drink: Caramel Macchiato Most popular coffee drink: Nitro Cold Brew Most popular coffee drink: Latte Macchiato Most popular coffee drink: Flat White Most popular coffee drink: Iced Latte Macchiato RELATED: If You Use This to Make Coffee, Stop Immediately, Authorities Say....

For our Selfish Index, we started with the Fraser Institute’s generosity index, which scored each state based on the charitable giving trends of its residents on a scale from 1 to 10. Then we looked at the most recent data from AmeriCorp to establish what percentage of residents in each state volunteer in a given year. Finally, we used a recent study published in the Journal of Research in Personality, which scored each state based on its capacity for empathy—the closer the empathy score is to 4, the less selfish the state is considered....

RELATED: The Best Horror Movie of 2021 So Far, According to Critics. While some black-and-white horror classics have lost their punch over the years, Psycho remains as terrifying now as it was 60 years ago—even when you know the big twist. Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw has been adapted again and again, most recently as the Netflix series The Haunting of Bly Manor, but the most effective version will always be the deeply unsettling The Innocents....

Curious which skyscraper stands tallest in your state? Well, we’ve rounded up the tallest buildings in each of the 50 U.S. states, going by architectural height as defined by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). So that means significant architectural structures (like the spires atop of New York’s One World Trade Center) count, but antennae (which you’ll spot on Chicago’s Willis Tower) don’t. Read on to find out what the tallest building is in your state!...

According to the CDC, items like resistance bands and weightlifting belts are dangerous because they can’t be disinfected between uses. Whereas, free weights, benches, and machines (like the elliptical and treadmill) can be easily wiped down with disinfecting wipes before you start your session. “Unfortunately, most fitness centers and other activity areas are not properly sanitized after patrons use them,” Michael Hall, MD, founder of the Hall Longevity Clinic, previously told Best Life....

READ THIS NEXT: Here’s Why Your Cat Is Biting Your Toes in Bed, According to Vets. You’ve probably noticed that your cat’s tongue feels rough like sandpaper, and there’s a good reason for this. Mark Freeman, DVM, DABVP, and clinical assistant professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, explained to PetMD that “cats’ tongues are covered with tiny barbs, called papillae [which] are all covered in a very strong keratin sheath....

According to a statement released by WarnerMedia on Nov. 17, O’Brien has signed on for a new, weekly variety series on HBO Max and he is “thrilled.” “In 1993, Johnny Carson gave me the best advice of my career: ‘As soon as possible, get to a streaming platform,’” the comedian joked in his statement. “I’m thrilled that I get to continue doing whatever it is I do on HBO Max, and I look forward to a free subscription....

In the July 16 study, researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conducted five experiments to figure out why and how people misremember doing mundane, every-day activities like turning off the stove, taking out the trash, or answering an email. RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. To test the theory, study participants were told to choose job applicants and either decide to hire them or actually offer them the position....

When it came to the results of nationwide antibody tests—which analyze a person’s blood to detect any signs that their immune system had responded to an infection, indicating whether or not they had COVID-19—Redfield said of undiagnosed cases, “A good rough estimate now is 10 to 1.” He explained that between five percent and eight percent of Americans have been infected with the coronavirus, which means at minimum, 90 percent of people in the U....

READ THIS NEXT: This Popular Grocery Chain Is Closing Stores in December—And More May Be Coming. Even though pharmacies are a necessity for many, that hasn’t stopped nationwide chains from closing locations. In Nov. 2021, CVS announced that it would be closing 900 locations over the next three years, working out to 300 stores annually. The company said the closures would establish a “new retail footprint strategy aligned to evolving customer needs,” and since the spring, stores have been consistently shuttering nationwide....

On Jan. 19, the CPSC announced the voluntary recall of approximately 128,000 Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knives due to fire concerns. The recalled knives, which were sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Fleet Farm, and sporting goods stores throughout the U.S. between March 2011 and Dec. 2018, can overheat and potentially catch fire if they’re charged using other companies’ chargers. As of the recall date, Rapala had received 12 reports of the knives’ batteries catching fire, which, in some cases, resulted in property damage, although no injuries had been reported....

RELATED: These Are the Only 5 States Where COVID Cases Are Rising. According to data from The Times, Missouri is home to two of the worst COVID outbreaks anywhere in the U.S. right now. As of June 5, Linn and Livingston counties, which are rural areas in the northern part of the state, posted the highest number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents of anywhere else in the nation, ABC News reports....

RELATED: See Jack Nicholson’s Lookalike Son, TV’s Newest Heartthrob. Read the original article on Best Life. Gracie Phillips is a 23-year-old model currently signed to Next Model Management Miami and One Management. According to her Instagram, she has been working in the modeling industry for nearly five years now. She has already modeled with major brands and companies such as Too Faced Cosmetics and South Beach swimsuits. But it appears Gracie has her goals set on working with Sports Illustrated, as she’s posted several swimsuit model shoots targeted at the 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Search....

Speaking with CBS This Morning, Benedetto remembered the first inkling that Bennett might be showing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. “We came home one night after the show and he says, ‘Susan, I can’t remember the musicians’ names,’” Benedetto told Gayle King. She also said that her husband knew then that he was experiencing something more serious than the forgetfulness that can sometimes come with age. “I just chalked it up to him being, at the time, late 80s, we forget things,” she continued....

Among the millions of vaccinated Americans, 5,800 people still got the virus as of April 13, the CDC confirmed to Best Life this week. At that time, more than 75 million people were fully vaccinated in the U.S., which means they only represent 0.008 percent of the fully vaccinated population. Clearly, it’s a very rare occurrence, but it is more common with a certain group: Approximately 65 percent of vaccinated people who got COVID after their shots were women, the CDC said....

RELATED: Unvaccinated People Will Be Banned From Here, Starting Nov. 28. On Nov. 14, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issued a public health order enacting a new vaccine requirement for numerous residents. Six counties in the state—all in the Denver metro area—will require that everyone eligible be vaccinated at indoor, unseated events with more than 500 people. The counties impacted by this mandate are Arapahoe, Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Denver, and Jefferson....

READ THIS NEXT: USPS Is Suspending These Services, Effective Immediately. Fraudsters have long worked to exploit people’s trust through imposter scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), these schemes come in many different varieties, but they all work in the same way: “A scammer pretends to be someone you trust to convince you to send them money.” On Aug. 8, the FTC revealed that it has seen a recent spike in reports from people getting text messages that appear to be from well-known senders like the USPS....

1 Mystery Tree Trimming Video security footage shows the man walking around the neighborhood at about 3 am, with a dog off-leash. “People in the neighborhood were talking about it, and it seems like he was just hitting certain streets,” says Emily Balkenbush. Apparently, the tree-trimming incidents are becoming more frequent, further confusing the residents. 2 Please Stop, Neighbors Say According to locals, the man seems pleased with his work—but residents are not happy about his nocturnal activities....