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Consumer Reports’ exclusive auto survey looked at 17 things that can go wrong with a car, like squeaky brakes, transmissions that need repair, and issues with four-wheel-drive systems. The researchers then examined at least two model years of data for each car and weighted each of the 17 problems based on seriousness to calculate the reliability score of each vehicle. Every car on this list is a 2021 model, with the expectation of one 2020 electric vehicle....

In a new study published in EClinical Medicine, scientists set out to determine whether or not something called the “gravitostat”—a homeostatic regulation of body weight they found existed in rodents in a prior study—existed in human beings. The gravitostat is an internal system of cells and sensors which use “the body’s pressure against the earth to sense its weight and send messages to the brain about whether that weight had grown or declined,” The New York Times reported....

The United Van Lines survey, which was conducted between March and Aug. 2020, revealed that COVID-19 influenced people in certain locations specifically to move. According to the research, the percent of moves in which COVID-19 was a contributing factor were highest in one place in particular: Washington, D.C., at 37.5 percent. But what role did coronavirus play in moving at a state level? Read on to find out which state saw the most people leave because of COVID-19....

READ THIS NEXT: Dr. Fauci Warns All Vaccinated People to “Make Sure” to Do This “Now.” At this point in the pandemic, it’s almost guaranteed that you or someone you’re close to has been hit with COVID. According to an April 29 report from the CDC, 60 percent of all Americans—including approximately 75 percent of children—have been infected with COVID as of Feb. 2022. And a majority of these infections have been the result of Omicron, the agency noted....

In her message, Coughlan explained that she understands that people have opinions about her because she’s in the public eye but shared how she feels when she receives so many messages about the way she looks. Read on to see what the 35-year-old star had to say. RELATED: Jessica Simpson Says Body-Shaming Tabloids “Made Me Feel Like a Failure.” Coughlan has fans around the world thanks to her starring roles in two very popular series....

To be exact, 50 micron droplets expelled in 95 percent humidity lived up to 23 times longer in the air than those expelled in 0 percent humidity. That’s because droplets evaporate more quickly when there is less water vapor in the air. This was particularly true of the smaller droplets researchers modeled, compared to those that were 100 microns. It’s important to note that the study wasn’t dealing specifically with coronavirus-infected droplets and there are still many unanswered questions about how exactly airborne COVID transmission works....

Scientists were able to isolate how the newest reported cases had been exposed to the virus by using contact tracing to examine clusters. The research found that 14 reported cases could be traced back to a party of 100 to 150 people, which were linked to 15 future reported cases. “So that one event spread to 29 people and 31 related employers,” Erika Lautenbach, director of the Whatcom County Health Department told NPR....

To create our list, we included both purely internet businesses, and the online versions of brick-and-mortar stores. We started with the 2020 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) to see how sites scored on their 100-point scale, with 100 being the highest level of customer satisfaction. (For stores not specifically named in the ASCI survey, we used their “all other stores” average satisfaction score of 79). Then, we gathered ratings from widely used consumer review sites Trustpilot and Consumer Affairs....

READ THIS NEXT: Eating Too Much of This May Spike Your Liver Cancer Risk, New Study Says. Compared to other types of cancer, such as breast or colon cancer, gynecologic cancers are relatively uncommon, affecting about 100,000 women in the U.S. each year, according to Yale Medicine. But the rate of uterine cancer—the most common gynecologic cancer—among women in the U.S. has been increasing recently. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 65,950 new cases of cancer of the uterus will occur in 2022....

READ THIS NEXT: This Popular Retail Chain Is Closing Stores, Starting Oct. 29. Retail closures are on the mend right now. On Oct. 4, the Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. retail vacancy fell 6.1 percent in the last quarter, which is the lowest it’s been in at least 15 years, per real-estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. And a report from financial services company Morgan Stanley found that there were more stores opening than closing in the U....

Using data from WalletHub’s “2020’s Bet Places to Shop on Black Friday” report, we’ve rounded up the best Black Friday sales in 2020 and how much you’ll save compared to last year, so read on to discover which store has the best Black Friday sale this year. And if you’re looking for more savings, This Is the Best Deal from Walmart’s Early Black Friday Sale, Experts Say. Read the original article on Best Life....

Some early signs of dementia are more commonly known than others, such as confusion and memory loss. But other symptoms of cognitive decline may be surprising. Read on to find out about one symptom that manifests as an unusual change in your vision. READ THIS NEXT: If You Keep Saying This, It May Be a Sign of Dementia, Experts Say. “There is currently no ‘cure’ for dementia,” according to the National Health Service (NHS)....

READ THIS NEXT: The Dog You Should Have Based on Your Zodiac Sign. “The sole purpose of an Aquarian is to rescue everyone in the world,” notes celebrity psychic and astrologer Inbaal Honigman. “People, pets, they love them all.” Charlotte Kirsten, founder of the astrology blog Typically Topical, agrees, though she notes that Aquarius may not be as hands-on as other signs. “Ruled by innovative, yet socially disruptive Uranus, Aquarians are most likely to establish successful wildlife sanctuaries and animal charities....

Audrey recently shared shots from the Tory Burch campaign on Instagram, and fans are torn about whether the young model looks more like her mom or dad. Although she resembles both of her famous parents, she has a look all her own in her modeling photos. The burgeoning star also has some serious musical talents, which she’s showcased in Instagram videos of her singing and playing the piano. For Audrey’s 19th birthday on Dec....

The 1992 period sports movie follows the Rockford Peaches, a women’s baseball team in the 1940s. Hanks plays the team’s manager, disgraced Major League player Jimmy Dugan, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Geena Davis, Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell, Lori Petty, and others. And when it came to one of these cast-mates, Hanks said it took some time to get used to her personality. Read on to see what the actor had to say about working on A League of Their Own and how he ended up feeling about his controversial co-star....

“The problem isn’t with your body,” I said, holding up his soda. “It’s what you’re putting in it.” The human body is a wondrous thing at any age—but when you hit 40, our metabolism doesn’t purr quite like it used to, wrinkles and gray hair appear, and we’re at greater risk of developing chronic disease. The good news is that, by eating the right foods (like these 25), you can limit, reduce, or forestall the ravages of time....

For now, however, you can still use those mailboxes with ease—but that doesn’t mean you can put just anything in there. In fact, many people don’t realize what’s restricted from collection boxes, and could end up paying the price. Read on to find out what the USPS is warning you not to drop in its blue boxes. READ THIS NEXT: USPS Is Making This Unprecedented Change to Service, Starting June 20....

RELATED: Dr. Fauci Has an Urgent New Warning for Vaccinated People. Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, virus experts are warning individuals going to get their booster shot now that they won’t have added protection by the time they gather with friends and family. “It does take time for your immune system to ramp up. So, with regards to people traveling for Thanksgiving, [a booster now is] going to have no impact,” Ulysses Wu, MD, director of infection disease and chief epidemiologist for Hartford HealthCare’s System, told the group’s Health News Hub on Nov....

RELATED: Walmart Is Now Banned From Selling You This. Walmart and Kroger have both placed a purchasing limit on baby formula, The Wall Street Journal reported on April 12. A spokesperson for Walmart told the news outlet that shoppers are now only allowed to buy five containers of formula each day at the retailer’s stores in most states across the U.S. at the request of the U.S. Food Drug and Administration (FDA)....

READ THIS NEXT: Walmart Is Banning Shoppers From Doing This in 4 States, as of Next Year. Walmart has not set into motion any permanent mass closures, unlike many other retailers. But the big-box retailer has dealt with several shutdowns—both temporary and not. In the spring, Walmart closed several “underperforming” stores throughout the U.S. Locations in Louisville, Kentucky; Forest Park, Ohio; and Bellevue, Washington, were shuttered in April, and then in May, the company closed stores in Guilford, Connecticut, and Mayfield Heights, Ohio....