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1 Blue Whale Gets Upstaged During Tour The sighting happened on Labor Day, during a tour with 149 people aboard. The group was looking at a blue whale, thinking that would be the best part of the trip. Moments later, McGrory noticed a “big mass in the water.” “We didn’t know what it was at the time. We were thinking minke whale, basking shark, and then we saw all the spots of the whale shark,” McGrory told NBC 7 San Diego “[This is] extremely rare,” he said....

The first Disney+ original show to earn massive buzz, The Mandalorian made its mark thanks to a criminally adorable puppet affectionately dubbed “Baby Yoda.” We won’t spoil his real name for you, but we will encourage you to watch the thrilling and surprisingly emotional two seasons of this Star Wars spinoff series. And if you can’t get enough of a galaxy far, far away, we’re Ranking Every Star Wars Movie, From Worst Reviewed to Best....

From things pests love to feast on to ones that become dangerous when stored at the wrong temperature, read on to discover the things you should avoid storing in your attic at all costs. And to avoid ruining any more prized possessions, check out these 33 Items You’re Storing All Wrong. If you’re storing any flammable chemicals—whether they’re used for cleaning, photography, or home repair—you’re going to want to keep them out of your attic....

READ THIS NEXT: 153 Dad Jokes So Bad, They’re Actually Hilarious. 183 Silly Jokes For Kids Read on for our list of the best jokes for kids. We’ve broken this down into categories to make things even easier to navigate. By the time you get to the end, you’ll be sure to have the whole family in stitches. Animal Jokes the Kids Will Love READ THIS NEXT: 40 Corny Jokes You Can’t Help But Laugh At....

RELATED: If You Notice This While Walking, It Could Be a Heart Attack Warning Sign. It’s time to stop lying to yourself about coffee being a substantial breakfast. Not only does a cup of joe lack the nutrients you need to get through the day, but research shows that people who eat energy-rich meals in the morning are less likely to develop heart disease. A 2019 study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session even found that people who eat high-energy breakfasts—meaning that they make up more than 20 percent of their daily caloric intake—are more likely to have cleaner and healthier arteries than those who skip their morning meal....

You may think the only thing standing between you and cleaner carpets is a little elbow grease, but scrubbing those stains might make things worse in the long run. If you’re rubbing a stain, you could “cause it to spread or soak deeper into the carpet fibers or fabric,” thus making it more difficult to clean, explains Leanne Stapf, COO of The Cleaning Authority. Instead, she recommends blotting the stain, which removes the excess liquid rather than pushing it down into the carpet....

Failing to follow your doctor’s instructions can have serious consequences. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) explains the possible side effects of not taking your medications: “All medicines, both prescription and over-the-counter, have risks as well as benefits,” their experts write. “Risks could be less serious things, such as an upset stomach, or more serious things, such as liver damage.” Taking your meds correctly can help reduce the risk of certain side effects....

READ THIS NEXT: This Is Why Your High Blood Pressure Isn’t Responding to Medication. Decongestant medications work by constricting the blood vessels in your nose and sinuses, thereby minimizing swelling and reducing fluid. However, the Mayo Clinic points out that this process inhibits blood flow through those vessels, ultimately increasing blood pressure. “Decongestants may also make some blood pressure medications less effective,” their experts warn. They add that if you already have high blood pressure, you should avoid taking Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed 12-hour) and Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine), two types of decongestants that are known to cause hypertension....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Tips For Wearing Heels Over 65, According to Doctors and Style Experts. If it’s your first time wearing a leather jacket in a while, you’ll want to stick with something simple. “Too much hardware and trendy looks are tough to pull off as we mature,” says Elizabeth Kosich, certified image stylist and founder of Elizabeth Kosich Styling. “Consider a timeless blazer style or bomber cut to minimize bling and extreme lines....

“Inflation hasn’t come down much so far, in part because these policies take a while to kick in… the impacts on the consumer have created potentially difficult economic circumstances and are likely to get considerably worse as we get more of these rate hikes kicking in.” Here’s what to expect, according to experts. 1 Mortgage Rates Homeowners beware mortgage rates are at record highs. “Rates resumed their record-setting climb, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reaching its highest level since April of 2002,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist....

RELATED: The 5 Drinks Bartenders Say They Hate to Make the Most. Working behind the bar is not for the faint of heart, and those who do it share a universal understanding of where everyday tasks fall on the enjoyability scale. Making drinks that require a blender isn’t among the top favorites, as it often means more cleanup, and that’s precisely why most off-duty bartenders stay away from ordering frozen drinks....

READ THIS NEXT: Lowe’s Is Under Fire From Shoppers for an “Enormous Amount of Damage.” In mid-February, the hashtag #BoycottWalgreens started trending on Twitter after consumers learned of certain political donations made by the company, Newsweek reported. According to the magazine, the nonprofit Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) released a report on Feb. 18, alleging that disclosures from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) indicated that Walgreens had made a total of $25,500 worth contributions to 11 members of Congress who were part of the Sedition Caucus—a group of U....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Benefits of Letting Your Hair Go Gray, According to Stylists. Choosing the best bang for your face shape is key. “One tip I have is to always look at pictures of different bang styles,” says Cindy Marcus, a professional hairstylist in Las Vegas and editor-in-chief of Latest Hairstyles. “See what you like and don’t like and show them to your stylist, and ask for their advice on which they think will look best on you....

The survey, conducted by California-based insurance agency Surety First, asked more than 1,000 U.S. adults about their browsing habits associated with Zillow, including what they’d forgo in favor of looking at the popular website. Read on to see what else the survey discovered about people’s Zillow habits and try to wrap your head around the national obsession with the website. And for another thing people would be willing to sacrifice sex for, check out 1 in 5 Adults Would Give Up Sex for a Year to Do This, Survey Shows....

In Gensler’s “U.S. Work From Home Study 2020,” which polled more than 2,300 workers in 10 industries, 55 percent of those surveyed said that having stricter workplace policies against working while sick would make them feel more at ease when heading back to the office. Individuals polled additionally noted that increasing office cleaning, spreading out work spaces, and providing more opportunities to work remotely would increase their comfort levels as well....

READ THIS NEXT: 69 Percent of Divorced Women Have This In Common, Study Says. Those harmless jokes aren’t always so harmless. “While some relationships use sarcasm or joke with passive aggressivity, it can become toxic and is often a sign that someone is resentful,” says Nicole Rainey, licensed mental health counselor and co-owner of Mosaic Creative Counseling in Tallahassee. “Passive-aggressive comments or frequent sarcasm stand in the way of more tender vulnerable moments in a marriage....

READ THIS NEXT: Never Charge Your Android Phone This Way, Experts Say. Your physical smartphone is a technological marvel, capable of making calls, sending messages, and even snapping high-quality photos with just a few taps. But besides what they’re built to do out of the box, users are also now accustomed to downloading all kinds of third-party apps and programs that can make the devices’ capabilities practically limitless.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Unfortunately, the same process that can make your phone even more useful can expose it to potentially harmful software....

Allergies and intolerances may seem the same, but they’re not: An intolerance is a genetic metabolic condition, while an allergy is an immunological response to a particular ingredient within the beverage—such as grains, chemicals, or preservatives. What they have in common, however, is that both can cause significant symptoms soon after the very first sips. “To distinguish whether a person is allergic to alcohol or just drank too much, it is important to pay attention to when the symptoms started,” says Rosmy Barrios, MD, a doctor and medical content author at Health Reporter....

READ THIS NEXT: 7 Secrets Kohl’s Doesn’t Want You to Know. Knitters are always planning new projects, which means you likely head to Jo-Ann’s each time you’re starting a new sweater. But rather than making multiple trips, Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst with DealNews.com, says that you should stock up at different points in the year. “It seems that fall and spring are when the yarn selection sees big discounts—up to 55 percent off,” she explains to Best Life....

“Populous states are generating some of the largest case counts,” former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, pointed out on Twitter. “But if you look at new cases per million, nine smaller states are showing more cases per million than California or Texas.” While the numbers may seem more alarming in the biggest states, Gottlieb suggests we also direct our attention to these nine others, per the most recent data from the COVID Tracking Project....