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On this day 27 years ago, history was made at the 26th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

In an iconic moment that is still remembered today, soap legend Susan Lucci won her first Daytime Award for her role as Erica Kane on All My Children.

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Lucci’s win came after a whopping 19 nominations during her nearly 30-year career at that point. The beloved soap star had lost 18 times, but the 19th time was a charm for the actress.

The Young and the Restless star Shemar Moore delivered the news as he presented the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. It has become one of the most memorable moments in soap history with Moore screaming, “The streak is over! Susan Lucci.”

Lucci burst into tears as she hugged her husband, Helmet Huber, before taking the stage to receive the award and the nearly two-minute standing ovation she so rightfully deserved. In the footage that Lucci posted on Instagram to mark this day, everyone in The Theater in Madison Square Garden in New York City was on their feet to celebrate Lucci’s win.

Rosie O'Donnellcan be seen tearing up in the video, whileOprah cheers Lucci on as she appeared on stage for her acceptance speech.

“I truly never believed that this would happen. First of all, I want to thank each and every one of you in this room. This is a room full of such talented, hardworking people. And the fact that you have thought that my work was worthy of notice 19 times is something that I will treasure always. I thank God for the many, many blessings in my life, for parents who always encouraged me to dream my dreams and who have been sitting in every audience of my lifetime, including tonight,” she expressed in part of her speech.

The actress thanked people on her team and teachers who had helped her along the way. Lucci also gave a huge shout-out to Agnes Nixon, creator and producer of All My Children. She also shared kind words for her children, Liza and Andres, and her beloved husband, who has always championed her.

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“To the fans, I was only supposed to be on every other Tuesday. But thanks to you, I'm here. And I promise I will try my best never to let you down. I'm going back to that studio on Monday, and I'm going to play Erica Kane for all she's worth,” Lucci declared, ending her speech.

Nearly 25 years later, Lucci received the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Moore presented Lucci with the award, giving fans a nod to that iconic moment over two decades ago.

Despite playing Erica Kane for 41 years, those are the only two awards the soap legend won. However, her stellar career speaks for itself, and Kane will forever be a legend in the soap world.

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Donald Trump’s granddaughter just graduated from high school, and Kai Trump is sharing pics of the major milestone. Just one day after her mother, Vanessa Trump, revealed a breast cancer diagnosis, Kai posted heartwarming mommy-daughter photos of the pair and a few other stellar snapshots of her graduation day. 

Along with the pics, the vlogger (who has well over one million subscribers) also posted a graduation video on YouTube. The 30-plus-minute clip starts the day before, with Kai explaining, “I’m graduating tomorrow. Definitely knew I was going to graduate, but I can’t believe it’s actually here.” She continued, “It’s kind of a big milestone. My birthday was two days ago, turned 19.” 

What did the President’s daughter do on the day before graduation? Golf at Trump Jupiter, of course. Kai is an avid golfer who will join the University of Miami’s women’s team this fall and shows off her skills in the clip. 

After getting in a workout and eating lunch with fellow golfer Allan Kournikova (yes, he’s the younger brother of tennis star Anna Kournikova) she runs into her own brother, Tristan Trump. When the 14-year-old is asked if he’s proud of his sister, he answers with a simple, “Yeah.” But when she asks, “Did you think I would graduate?” he responds with a typical teenage answer: “Neh.” 

Fast-forward to graduation day, and Kai takes fans behind the scenes as she gets her hair done for the big event with her mom, Vanessa. Even though Vanessa is dealing with her own health crisis, she’s still smiling ear-to-ear as she gushes, “I can’t believe she’s graduating today. As they get older, we get older. But it’s just amazing how I can still remember bringing her to the young two’s program. And then now here she is graduating at 19, going off to college.” 

Vanessa continues, “Thank god she’s not too far away. She’s close by. But it’s very exciting. I’m very proud of her. I couldn't be more proud.” Trump also shares a bit about their “mother-daughter hair and makeup time,” saying, “These are photos and videos you’re going to have forever. Might as well get it all dolled up here.” On a more serious note, Vanessa adds, of Kai, “You couldn’t ask for a better role model. She has been such a great guidance to her younger siblings, so I’m truly blessed.”

The camera pans back to Kai, who talks about what she’ll do after graduation. Her immediate plans include dinner at her “favorite restaurant,” Blackbird. After a few other stops, the Trumps head home for Kai to get her makeup done and then…it’s off to graduation! 

As they call Kai’s name to walk across the stage and accept her diploma, viewers can see a few members of her famous family in the audience. Along with mom, Vanessa, dad Donald Trump Jr., his fiancée Bettina Anderson, and aunt Tiffany Trump all applaud the new grad. While there were reports that Vanessa’s beau, Tiger Woods, was at the ceremony, Kai does not show the pro golfer in the video or her photos. 

Survivor 50 is here! Every week, Parade's Mike Bloom will bring you interviews with the castaway most recently voted off the island.

If there's one thing we have learned from the past 365 days, it's that Rizo Velovic is synonymous with the word "fire." With less than two weeks between stints in Fiji, the Season 49 standout walked into the milestone season feeling like he was playing with house money, a Survivor superduperfan alongside people who have been vital to his passion for the show. But that smoke did not get in his eyes when it came to his overall goal: Replicate his success, get to the end, and substantiate himself as a legend. And indeed, through overcoming a bad first impression, forming an undercover trio, and somehow making it to the Final Five again with another public idol, he once again stood just one day shy of the Final Three. But his superfan dream of a season turned quickly into a nightmare. Aubry Bracco won a clutch Immunity Challenge, making him and Jonathan Young get a second shot at flaming out. And, while he compared it to a March Madness upset, Rizo ultimately was not able to make the half-court miracle happen, yet again finishing agonizingly short.

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When talking with the Survivor 50 cast days before the game began, Rizo was one of the most negatively perceived contestants across the board. And he didn't exactly help change their minds from the jump, as he picked right up from where he left off a week and a half ago, spending more time building strategies than shelters. His lack of work ethic rankled members of his tribe early on but, to Rizo's credit, he quickly course-corrected, adjusting to the waters around him. As a result, he was able to inch his way from a consensus boot all the way up to the majority of his tribe. In fact, Genevieve Mushaluk even sent him a "Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol" (even if it was chiefly due to the idea of blindsiding him with it later on to get it back).

Unfortunately, all of that work got promptly undone with the drop of a buff. As the only Vatu on Cila beach, Rizo had a second attempt at a first chance. In this case, it was the fear of the unknown that was putting him in the line of fire. And, even when Rizo disclosed certain events of Season 49, it actively made things worse. When he lied, for example, that he didn't vote for his number one ally to win the game, Charlie Davis got activated, sparking a heated rivalry that had both men on the chopping block right before the merge. Luckily, Rizo had been putting in the work, especially with Cirie Fields. After meeting the iconic player at a fan event years ago, the two were now reunited as castmates and formed a tight bond. It was a moment of true "Cirie-ality," as the longtime fan had gone from only dreaming of playing to now working closely with a six-time legend over the course of a little over a month. With Dee Valladares and Kamilla Karthigesu by their side, "Operation Bad Blood" went off without a hitch, leading to Charlie's swift exit from the game. Rizo came into the season the biggest unknown, merely seeing himself as a fan among those he's watched for years. But, over the course of one night, he proved he could not only play alongside some of the biggest standouts in Survivor history, but blindside them too.

It was deja vu entering the merge for Rizo, as the fact he had an idol soon became public once more. This time, however, he was able to link up with a fellow idol-holder in Ozzy Lusth, courtesy of a connection with Cirie (and a long day spent on Exile together). Despite being the most new-school player left, Rizo was surprisingly welcomed into the old-school alliance, even able to coach Coach Wade at one point. And, as the individual game waned on, it seemed like his "polycule" with Cirie and Ozzy was the true building block of the postmerge, plotting and executing all of the votes. But one conversation seemed to change the entire course of Rizo's game.

When Aubry told him that Ozzy spilled his entire game to her, including the fact he didn't want to sit at the end with Rizo, he decided it was time to be a flipper with "Dolphin Boy." Having all the information that the hit was out on Ozzy, Rizo chose to sit idly by, as he said bye to an idol, as well as the one he had in his pocket. "Cirie's Rizard of Oz" was done for Rizo, as, much like the Emerald City, he was beginning to see green. But those chances of making it to the end burned like a scarecrow on Day 25, when he faced the worst form of deja vu by being sent into fire. And what was shocking was less so him getting defeated by Jonathan, and more so how it was revealed, with Jeff Probst accidentally spoiling his exit on live TV minutes before it actually happened.

The day after the finale, Rizo talks with Parade about why he chose to turn on Ozzy and Cirie, how he felt he would have done in the Final Three, and his reaction to Jeff revealing his own exit before it happened.

Related: Read our Survivor 50 pre-game interview with Rizo Velovic

We have to start with what unfolded not on screen, but on stage. You and I have seen many Survivor reunions, but we have never had a moment like that with Jeff accidentally revealing your boot early. Talk me through what that experience was like.
So listen, I was trying to be professional. When Jeff says jump, I tell Jeff, "How high?" So my understanding was we were gonna see fire, and I was gonna go out. Next thing I know is I'm on stage waiting to see fire, and they go, "Jeff's gonna call you," and he's like, "Let's bring out RizGod!" And I'm like, "Alright, I'll talk to Jeff. I love Jeff! This is camera time on the finale." And they're like, "Well, Rizo, you did great." And I was trying to like play it off. I was like, "Win or lose this firemaking, I'm so proud of myself." He's like, "Have a seat on the jury." I was like, "Well, my friends are gonna be crashing out right now." But listen, it's another historic moment that is part of RizGod's resume, and even more reason to bring me back a third time.

Rizo, this is the culmination of two straight seasons of playing, then watching yourself on Survivor. How do you feel now that the "Year of the RizGod" is coming to an end?
Honestly, I'm great. I can't believe the day is finally here. It's bittersweet. The year of the RizGod has been insane. 26 straight Survivor episodes of Rizo. I remember talking to you on Day 1 of 49, talking about how much I want to leave a mark on this game. And to know that I did just that, whether people hate me or love me, they can't deny that I left a mark on Survivor. That's all I ever wanted. Obviously, $2 million would have been great. But this has been everything that I wanted.

Let's start with where the season ended. Were you always going to vote Aubry going into final Tribal Council? Or did something sway you one way or the other?
To be quite honest, heading into Ponderosa right after I lost fire, I said, "Joe has my vote." Joe met so much to me. There was a great relationship that we had that really wasn't highlighted in the edit. We saw a great secret scene about it. We saw sprinkles of Joe saying, "We gotta clue in Rizo." Or I said, "We gotta clue in Joe." And even Joe helping me make the fire, I felt that I wanted to repay Joe for everything that he's done for my family. I said it to you in the preseason of Season 50. And we really worked so well together. Cirie and I were strategically aligned, that she was my basically ride or die till Final Five, but till the very end was Joe.

So I was going to vote for Joe, and then heading into Ponderosa, I heard there was this debate between Aubry and Jonathan, like one of them is going to win. And I felt that if I voted for Joe, finding out that I probably would have been the only one that was going to vote for Joe, I didn't want that vote to cost someone the win. So then I focused on Aubry or Jonathan. And I just felt like the case that Aubry made at FTC. And I will say I was moved more by her Survivor legacy and story falling just short in Kaoh Rong and now getting to the end again. I felt that a better storybook ending for Season 50 would have been for Aubrey to win.

So how do you feel you would have done sitting next to her? If you win fire, what would be your chances of winning 50?
1%. For me, my best shot at winning the game, and we saw it finally at the finale, was Joe, Jonathan, and I. We had a Final Three deal since the Ozzy boot. It came into fruition in the edit. We realized that the only way that one of us [can] win is against each other. Aubry just had that story of the multi-time player. How is somebody like myself, the new kid on the block, who they have no idea about, and already have preconceived notions about the "RizGod" going to [get votes]? Maybe I get a sympathy vote for Dee, because Dee was my girl out there. I think maybe I get a second; maybe it's like 9-2. But I don't beat Aubry.

Talk to me about that perception a little bit. Aubry spoke about in the penultimate episodethat people were getting annoyed by you. And many have spoken about you not contributing to camp life. Were you surprised at how you were being seen out there at the time?
No, not at all. I feel like had I won, we would have seen it. But I was so self-aware of everything. I realized that the only shot I have of winning is against Joe and Jonathan, because we all have flaws in our game. Some people were annoyed with Joe, obviously. We see the coining of "Joe-tation"; I wasn't annoyed with Joe personally. And then we see a lot of people have feelings about Jonathan. Obviously, he kind of mismanaged the jury in the earlier half of the merge, and I knew that.

And I had two key conversations with Emily Flippen and actually, Rick Devens. It's pretty early on in the merge, and Emily tells me, "Rizo, honestly, I don't know what you're doing in this game." And that really raised alarm bells, because it's like, "Holy crap. I'm playing really well, because I know everything that's going on. But these people don't know how well I'm doing." And had they watched 49, they can see that I can dictate a vote behind the scenes, but they didn't.

So I was thinking to myself, "Okay, if Emily doesn't see it, and she's a strategic queen, she loves the strategy of the game, I need to get to the end with people that Emily won't vote for. And I don't think she was going to vote for Joe and Jonathan." Rick's the same way. Honestly, I think even if I make the end with Joe and Jonathan, Rick probably doesn't vote for me, because Rick doesn't believe what I was selling. Rick's like, "Honestly, I just don't see it, man." And I said, "You don't see my game?" He's like, "No." And I was like, "Thank you for being honest. At least now I know who I have to sit at the end with." So I had a good perception what my winner equity was. I do, in my heart of hearts, believe I have a really good shot at winning had it been Joe and Jonathan and I. But once Aubry won immunity, I was like, "Well, I'm just here to win fire to reverse my curse." I didn't think it was a $2 million fire.

I've heard a lot from the jury about how you were physically deteriorating in the postmerge. Talk to me about that. Did that come from playing back-to-back?
I wouldn't say I was sick; I wasn't ill or had the fever or the flu. It mostly was malnutrition. I started Day 1 of 49 [at] 174 pounds, I finished Day 25 of 50 [at] 128. I had a Spencer Cambodia transformation. And there was a point of the game, I can't stomach the coconut, the papayas. All that gets me sick; I vomit. And I did not win reward in Survivor 50, so I went 11, 12 days without eating anything. And I didn't gain the 22 pounds I lost in 49; I gained two of it back before 50.

So I got to the point where I was like, "Dude, I haven't eaten in two weeks, I need a reward." So I was just hanging out by the shelter. I couldn't get up because my stomach was eating itself alive, I would get dizzy or lightheaded if I walked around camp too much. And I just pick and choose my battles. Especially with 17 people in merge, I can't just be the "R-I-Z-G-O-D" peppy guy. I had to pick who I was aligned with. And I think that's kind of what helped me, Cirie and Ozzy be so undercover, because we worked very in unison. I didn't talk to them 24/7. When we spoke, it was great conversations. And I feel like I get a lot more love now watching the season back from my cast, because they're like, "Okay, you were actually playing a really good game." I just felt like my perception with the "RizGod" of people not believing the new kid on the block was an uphill battle for me.

Do you feel like playing back-to-back seasons hurt your approach to 50?
I don't think so. I think what I learned watching 49 back is that maybe even 50 now is that not all the jurors see the game like how I see the game. So I think objectively I made all the right moves both seasons in a row, and I truly feel that you can say I'm delusional. 49, had I won fire, I feel like I had a really good shot at winning. I really do feel that way. 50, I felt like if I made it with Joe and Jonathan, I had a really good shot at winning.

And I know I was super aware that people didn't respect me. They all called me lazy. Cirie would tell me all the time, "Stephenie's saying this about you, Coach is saying this about you." I knew all of this; that's why I knew I had to go to the end with Joe and Jonathan, because we all had flaws. People didn't like Joe's honor and integrity, people didn't like Jonathan for whatever reason, and people thought I was a lazy bum. I was like, "Great, they got to vote for one of us!" Ultimately, we thought we could beat Aubry at an immunity. I mean, let me rephrase that. Joe and Jonathan felt that they could beat Aubry. was just hoping they could get the job done and take me not to fire. But I'm so proud of myself. I felt so great with what I've accomplished, and I don't think seeing myself on TV would have changed anything. Truly, I would have done the exact same thing.

Were you surprised the fans voted for Final Four firemaking?
Yes. And I blame all the TikTok, Twitter, Reddit fans. Because you know I'm so chronically online, I read everything. And everybody for years is like, "We hate fire, we hate fire, we hate fire." So I'm like, "Listen, they're gonna vote for the vote. I'm great, no one's gonna vote me out, because I'm the young kid on the block they want to take in the end. And then Jeff is like "60%!" I was like, "F—k you, fans. You cooked me." And then all the emotions started to come, and I was like, "Damn it." And you saw my raw emotion. I said I literally did everything I could to avoid this moment. And it happened again.

You talk about "Cirie's Rizard of Oz." Let's get into what happened with you all in the endgame. You were the keeper of the keys at the Ozzy vote, and you opted not to tell him to play his idol, ensuring his blindside. Was it really because Aubry told you what he told her? Or did you never have him in your endgame plans?
So the reality was I was never going to the end with Cirie and Ozzy. I was never going to beat either of them, and I came to win the game. Going to the end, like I said in 49, coming second, third, fourth, fifth is the same as first boot. I couldn't care less. I am there to win. So I had intentions of going to seven with Ozzy and Cirie, because as a three I felt like, "Hey, I can flip on them, I can make my big move."

But when I hear that Ozzy's jury managing, from my perspective, Aubry knew about the extra vote. Aubry knew that Ozzy and I and Cirie were very close. Aubry then goes, tells Joe, who I am very closely aligned with. And Joe comes back to me, and he's like, "Rizo, you're in a trio with Cirie and Ozzy?" I'm like, "Absolutely not. I'm in a trio with you and Jonathan, Joe!" So I had to pivot, and I realized that Ozzy gave the whole keys to our plan.

And what really made me fully decide not to tell him about the idol is because, if I tell Ozzy to play his idol, Aubre will now go into the jury, not preaching about me for telling Ozzy that he should have played his idol, but preaching to the jury that I was Ozzy's sheep because I was able to do what he wanted. She's going to go in there and pitch dirt, because Ozzy was like, "Hey, you're going home." And if she does go home, Ozzy's right, and that's all of my equity gone. So people saying I should have done a Natalie Anderson move, I wasn't going to get the credit for it. So ultimately, I thought I made the right decision, and ultimately I feel like I did. The only thing that came down to it was Aubry winning that final immunity.

So Cirie wasn't in your endgame plans. But you mentioned before you voted her out that she was your rock in the game. Talk to me about what your relationship was like.
I can't put into words how much Cirie Fields means to me. I don't want to crown myself this, but just to see online people call me an honorary Fields member has meant so much. I have so much respect for Cirie, because I feel like we're "cut from the same cloth." I think we see the game the same way we play very similar games. And I would never disrespect Cirie and say I am Cirie Fields from K-Mart. But I feel like we play a social and strategic game.

All I ever wanted was to play with her. Because look at history, people that align with Cirie win the game. Aras, Parvati, Sarah Lacina, all these great players. And I knew that if I had Cirie's buy-in, we can do a lot of damage, and we really did. I think Cirie played the best game of the season, but I think I'm up there as well. Not because of my own doing, but because of the relationship I had with her. They've given me so much grace, she's given me so much love, and I owe so much of my success to her. I love Cirie.

Well, let's talk about one of those Cila relationships that wasn't so loving. Talk to me about what happened with Charlie. Did you realize the anger he had towards you for allegedly not voting for your number one ally was getting to him in the moment?
So it's so funny, and I joke [about] it. Charlie and I are great friends now; that's my guy. We actually have a very viral TikTok that you should go check out that we posted yesterday. So I had a gut feeling, and we saw it at that boat scene, where Charlie said, "Who did you tell about Billie Eilish? I said, "Buddy, I told you about Billie Eilish, trying to work with you. And you're trying to press me?! Clearly, something's going on."

So, ultimately, I thought the reason why he targeted me was because I was the sole OG Vatu member, and he just wanted to play an easy game and get to the merge. Which, fair point on his end. But to know that all the questions I was asking him about Maria, I should have known that that probably was going to bother him a little bit. But I'm a fan! I told Colby on OG Vatu why he brought Tina. I don't know, I was just asking people things just to ask them. And I don't think it really bothered him, but I felt like he felt comfortable to make it a story.

So I had no idea that was a storyline at all until the episode aired, and then I texted Charlie. I was like, "Dude, what is this?" And he said, "Riso, I found out in Ponderosa that Savannah was your number one, and didn't think he'd make the edit because it would confuse the fan base." And I felt like it kind of was a little bit confusing. But I mean, listen, Charlie's a great champ. I think he's taken it really well. But I loved it personally, because I thought it was really funny.

It's clear you absolutely want to play again. After playing back-to-back seasons, would you want to have some time in between appearances now?
It's a hard question to ask. I don't know if five years from now my threat level changes because there's a new crop of players. Ultimately, I feel like whatever is meant to happen is meant to happen, and I have faith in my social and strategic chops. I went against the greatest of the greats, and I made it to the end. I am one of four people, Mike, to have never been voted out in multiple seasons that haven't quit or gotten medevacked. And that is a feat that I take proudly. So even if it was 54, 55, I would still do it. I would never say no. I don't want to wait till I'm 35 and play.

What I will say is, whenever that day does come, you can rest assured, if I make the merge, I'm winning an individual immunity, I'm completing a puzzle. And if I get the chance, I'm going to make fire. I don't have a timetable, but just know that if RizGod gets a call from Jeff Probst and Matt Van Wagenen, that he's takng it, and he'll be back in the islands of Fiji.

Let's bring things back full circle. You've talked from the beginning about wanting to be on Survivor to represent your family and the Albanian community. So what was it like to come out on stage (albeit a little early) to such a rapturous ovation?
I mean, I want to give a big shout-out to the "LiZGod," my girlfriend. I love her so much. Big shout out to my parents, my younger brother, I love him. My parents and Elizabeth knew what was going to happen coming into tonight. My brother didn't know. But obviously, with what ended up happening from the live finale kind of put a wrench in the plans, they were a little shocked. But they told me that after that happened, the audience started chanting "Rizo." So just giving them that moment is so great, because they've always believed in me, and I've always believed in myself. But to see hundreds, thousands, millions of people at home believing in the RizGod means more to them than it does to me.

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For many families tired of seeing the prices of Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV, and other favorite streaming apps keep rising, Pluto TV's kid-friendly programming is sure to bring a sigh of relief. The streaming app, which already has an impressive number of free, ad-supported channels, also has Pokémon and Pokémon Español, two channels dedicated to everyone's favorite fictional creatures.

Both channels show Pokémonmovies and episodes from the anime series 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Additionally, they feature the same programming, with Pokémon Español airing everything in Spanish. Considering Pokémon the Series began in 1997, and the franchise has produced two anime films and one live-action movie, there is plenty of content to choose from.

Other free, kid-friendly channels include Nickelodeon, Transformers TV, Strawberry Shortcake and Friends, LEGO, and Garfield and Friends. There are also ten channels dedicated to anime. Kids and nostalgic adults alike can watch shows like Yu-Gi-Oh!, Naruto, Sailor Moon, and One Piece.

While Pluto TV also airs more mature films like The Godfather and Gangs of New York, the streaming platform has definitely become a favorite among families struggling to pay for the various streaming services. In 2025, Disney+ raised its monthly ad-supported plan by an additional $2 per month, while Peacock and Apple TV raised theirs by $3 per month. 2026 saw Netflix and Paramount Plus raise theirs by $1.

Pokémon first began as a Nintendo video game in 1996. Soon, it spawned Pokémon trading cards, and by April 1997, the anime series Pocket Monsters premiered. A year and a half later, it debuted in North America simply as Pokémonthe Series. By 1999, Pokémania officially began, with the show becoming the highest-rated kids' show in North America.

The protagonist of Pokémon is Ash Ketchum, a boy who is trying to become a Pokémon trainer. The Pokémon Pikachu becomes his sidekick. Ash travels around the world, discovering and catching the 151 different Pokémon species with something called a Poké Ball. After successfully catching them, he trains them to battle against other Pokémon.

In 2023, Ash and Pikachu's story ended after 25 years together, as Ash finally reached his goal of becoming the No. 1 Pokémon trainer. Season 26 marked the beginning of a new story titled Pokémon Horizons, featuring protagonists Liko and Roy and their Pokémon.

Due to the sheer number of incredible sci-fi films, it seems nearly impossible to narrow down the very best from the speculative and spectacular genre. However, Paste magazine did just that by sharing a list of the "100 best sci-fi movies of all time."

The ranking featured beloved sci-fi films like Ghost in the Shell (1995), The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), They Live (1988), Soylent Green (1973), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial(1982), and Stalker (1979). According to Paste, the top five movies from the genre are Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977), Aliens(1986), Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Blade Runner (1982), with 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) securing the top spot.

According to the publication, the Stanley Kubrick epic is the top sci-fi film ever made because it encompasses so much of the human experience with beautiful, almost meditative cinematography.

The 1968 film has a score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic.

Two of the stars of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Keir Dullea, who played Dr. David "Dave" Bowman, and Gary Lockwood, who played Dr. Frank Poole, shared some insight into the movie's impressive shots during a 2014 interview with BFI.

Dullea described the film's set as "80 feet tall" and similar to an "enclosed Ferris wheel" with "lights shining in." Lockwood also said that "because [the set] was a circle, the camera was on the bottom on rollers."

"The crew, who were pulling the cameras, the grips, were running as fast as they could to try to stay ahead of me. And if you've seen the film, you'll see that I'm a little bit running downhill because I'm slightly on the uphill side of the curve at the bottom of it," recalled the actor, now 89.

Dullea also noted that "everything in 2001 was done physically," without "computer-generated effects."

Steven Anthony Lawrence is making a rare return to television, but this time it’s for a shot at a major cash prize.

The former Disney Channel actor appeared on the Wednesday, May 20 episode of The Floor, hosted by Rob Lowe, months after publicly alleging he was wrongfully fired from Universal Studios Hollywood.

Lawrence, best known for playing Bernard “Beans” Aranguren on Even Stevens, competed in the show’s “Renaissance Faire” category, joking that he felt qualified because he’s “played an elf and taken on a few character roles” throughout his career.

During the episode, Lowe asked Lawrence what his favorite acting role had been over the years. “My favorite was definitely Beans from Even Stevens,” the 35-year-old responded as the audience applauded.

The actor held his own during the game, correctly identifying several Renaissance-themed images, before ultimately winning the round and securing 17 spaces on the game board, bringing him one step closer to the show’s $250,000 grand prize. His run eventually came to an end during a later “Global News” category matchup.

Back in January, Lawrence shared an emotional Instagram statement alleging that his termination from Universal Studios came after he internally reported concerns about a “suspected [pedophile] around children.” Alongside a photo of his employee badge, he claimed management retaliated against him for speaking up.

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“It is with a heavy heart I have to announce that my time with Universal Studios has ended,” Lawrence wrote at the time.

He also alleged that he could no longer support an organization that, in his words, “don’t care about performer or guest safety while numerous people continue to get hurt.”

The actor did not publicly provide additional details surrounding the allegations, though the post quickly sparked heated reactions online from both supporters and critics.

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Many millennials still closely associate Lawrence with his scene-stealing role on Even Stevens, which aired on Disney Channel from 2001 to 2003 alongside Shia LaBeouf and Christy Carlson Romano.

Having your doctor tell you that you have high blood pressure can be a wake-up call. Even if you are in otherwise good health, having high blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney damage. That’s pretty dangerous for a medical condition you can’t even feel.

While there are prescription medications that can help lower blood pressure, nothing can take the place of a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle. According to a scientific article published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, up to 90% of hypertension cases are preventable. 

“The single most impactful change you can make is reducing sodium. It hides in processed and restaurant foods far more than people realize,” says Dr. Kainat Khalid, MD, a cardiologist and the director of Jamaica Hospital’s Hypertension Center in Richmond Hill, New York. According to the American Heart Association, sodium intake should be capped at 2,300 milligrams a day (roughly one teaspoon), and ideally under 1,500 milligrams a day. 

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In addition to keeping sodium intake low, Dr. Khalid explains that other ways to support blood pressure through diet include building meals around whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. “The DASH diet was specifically designed with blood pressure in mind, and the research behind it is very strong,” she adds.

Dr. Allen J. Taylor, MD, FACC, the chairman of cardiology at MedStar Health and Vascular Institute, adds to this, saying that minimizing ultra-processed foods goes a long way in lowering the risk of high blood pressure. 

Breakfast is the first opportunity of the day to support your cardiovascular health through what you eat. Of all the breakfast foods, oatmeal perhaps has the health halo that shines the brightest. Can eating it every morning really move the needle when it comes to lowering blood pressure? Here’s the answer, according to cardiologists.

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As long as the oatmeal you’re buying isn’t flavored and doesn’t have any added sugar, both Dr. Khalid and Dr. Taylor say that eating oatmeal for breakfast is a great habit for lowering blood pressure. 

“Studies have consistently shown that regular oatmeal consumption can produce meaningful reductions in blood pressure due to a soluble fiber called beta-glucan,” Dr. Khalid says. To this point, a 2023 analysis of 21 different scientific studies published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that regularly eating oatmeal significantly reduced blood pressure in people with hypertension.

Dr. Khalid explains that the beta-glucan in oatmeal helps reduce LDL cholesterol, improves blood sugar regulation and supports better arterial function. But it’s not just the beta-glucan that has a positive impact on blood pressure. Dr. Taylor says that oatmeal is a good source of potassium, which lowers blood pressure by reducing tension in blood vessel walls and prompting the kidneys to excrete excessive sodium through urine.

Besides beta-glucan and potassium, Dr. Khalid says that the magnesium in oatmeal also helps lower blood pressure because it relaxes blood vessels and balances electrolytes. 

Related: Worried About Salt and Your Blood Pressure? Here's What Cardiologists Want You To Know

By starting your morning with a bowl of oatmeal, you’re already supporting your cardiovascular health. But you can increase the benefits (and make your breakfast even tastier) by adding a few other key ingredients. 

Dr. Taylor says that adding blueberries or strawberries to your oatmeal will increase the benefits. Both of these berries are high in antioxidants, which reduce blood pressure by neutralizing free radicals, which lowers oxidative stress in the cardiovascular system. This causes blood vessels to relax and allows for better blood flow. 

Remember how one of the reasons why oatmeal is beneficial for blood pressure is because of its potassium content? Dr. Khalid says that adding a banana to your oatmeal can make your breakfast even higher in potassium, increasing the benefits. 

Both cardiologists say that adding nuts or seeds like almonds, walnuts or ground flaxseeds can also be beneficial. These foods are all high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, two nutrients linked with lowering blood pressure. 

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In terms of what to avoid, Dr. Khalid suggests avoiding the addition of brown sugar or flavored syrups to your oatmeal. Both doctors warn against having your oatmeal with sugary pastries or processed meat like bacon or sausage, which are high in saturated fat and linked to raising blood pressure.

“No single food is a magic bullet, but for oatmeal, the evidence is consistent, it's affordable and almost anyone can make it a daily habit,” Dr. Khalid says. “If you're currently eating a sugary breakfast every morning, swapping that for a bowl of plain oatmeal with fruit could be one of the most impactful changes you make.”

Starting your day on a healthy note will set the tone for the rest of the day. Building off this one heart-healthy habit can have a big impact on your cardiovascular health. After all, it’s the foods we eat most often that affect health the most.

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• Carey, R. M., Mutner, P., Bosworth, H. B., et al. (2019). Prevention and Control of Hypertension: JACC Health Promotion Series. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 72(11):1278-1293. 
• Dr. Kainat Khalid, MD, cardiologist and the director of Jamaica Hospital’s Hypertension Center in Richmond Hill, New York.
• How Much Sodium Should I Eat Per Day? American Heart Association.
• Dr. Allen J. Taylor, MD, FACC, chairman of cardiology at MedStar Health and Vascular Institute.
• Xi, H., Zhou, W., Niu, Y., et al. (2023). Effect of Oat Consumption on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 123(5):809-823.
• Vendrame, S., Adekeye, T. E. and Klimis-Zacas, D. (2022). The Role of Berry Consumption on Blood Pressure Regulation and Hypertension: An Overview of the Clinical Evidence.Nutrients. 14(13):2701.
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Memorial Day weekend is finally almost here, which means it is officially time to swap out heavy winter decor for lighter and brighter summer touches. Costco shoppers are already spotting one home find that feels perfect for the season ahead. It completely changes the mood of a room with almost no effort.

The LumiPur 6-Piece Flameless LED Candle set has Costco shoppers in love. The set comes with six candles in three different heights, along with a remote control and built-in timers. Best of all, the soft flickering glow creates the kind of relaxed summer vibe people usually try to achieve with expensive home decor.

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User @costcohotfinds even described them as the "most realistic LED candles I've ever seen," and after watching the flicker effect, it is easy to understand why people are so impressed.

Part of what makes this Costco home find stand out is how realistic the candles look in person. Unlike older flameless candles that can feel harsh or obviously fake, these use dual LED flicker lights that mimic the movement of a real flame. The candles are made with real paraffin wax and housed in glass.

The set includes two short candles, two medium candles and two taller candles, making it easy to spread them throughout a room or group them on a dining table, patio or bookshelf. Since the weather is getting warmer and summer is approaching, they feel especially fitting for late-night dinners, backyard hangs or relaxed evenings indoors.

The remote also makes them incredibly convenient. Shoppers can dim the brightness and choose between two-, four- and six-hour timer settings without even leaving the couch. Costco included all the batteries as well, so the candles are ready to use right out of the box.

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Soft lighting has become one of the biggest home decor trends lately, especially as people look for ways to make their spaces feel calmer and more inviting. Flickering candles naturally create a cozy glow that reminds people of golden hour, campfires and long summer nights outside.

That is why this Costco home find feels especially timely heading into Memorial Day weekend and summer entertaining season. It instantly adds ambiance without the mess or safety concerns of real candles.

At just $35 for six candles plus a remote, Costco shoppers are calling this one of the easiest and most affordable home decor upgrades of the season.

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Season 35 introduced the Survivorfinal four fire-making twist, and it became a staple. Two castaways must race to make a hot and tall fire that burns through a rope. The winner gets the final third seat to make their case of why they should win in front of the jury.

Fans got the chance to decide if Survivor 50 will include the twist. The results were revealed, and the twist continues to divide fans.

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Some have wanted old Survivor back for years, with one more tribal council vote at the final four. This would rely on a player's social game, like the previous votes. However, the fire-making twist gives any player a chance to advance to the final three despite their social games.

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How well they can build a fire is the deciding factor in fire-making, and that's not solely up to skill. The wind has greatly affected one castaway over another at times. Fans had a chance to bring back old Survivor with season 50. Aubry Bracco won immunity, and Jeff Probst revealed 60% of fans voted to keep the fire-making challenge this season.

Fans previously talked about this possibility on Reddit on May 3. "I'd say taking out F4 fire is at least a step in the right direction. But if we’re only making one endgame change, then I’m bringing back the F2," one commenter wrote.

"Just have a regular vote at final four but with no advantages. If you played a good game you won’t go home," one person replied.

Of course, there are fans who disagree. "No if you played the best game you’ll go home and you’ll get Joe [Hunter] in the finals," another viewer replied. "We all know people vote out the best players at 5 now. Same thing will happen at 4."

"I don’t mind fire," another person added. "I understand some don’t like it, but is the reason because it’s flukey? Depending on the wind, yes you can get a weird result. But I think it goes back to the survival aspect and you should be able to make fire if you are on survivor."

The episode revealed Jonathan Young beating Rizo Velovic in fire. It was obvious that Rizo, 26, was less experienced at the activity. In the end, it was Aubry, 40, who won the jury votes against Jonathan and Joe.

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Crocs is teaming up with Red Bull Racing for a new limited-edition collection, and the cool collaboration already has fans overly hype for the shoes to drop. The Formula 1-inspired footwear fuses elements of racing and Crocs' iconic classic silhouette, making a standout release that will prove to be a must-have collector's item.

The lineup includes two styles, the Oracle Red Bull Racing Classic Runner ($85) and the Oracle Red Bull Racing Crocband Clog ($95), along with a 5-pack set of coordinating Jibbitz charms ($20). "Speed, precision, comfort. The Oracle Red Bull Racing collection was developed with form and function in mind and delivers a best-in-class wearing experience whether you’re headed to the track or watching the race from home," the brand's official description reads online.

The Classic Runner is navy blue with a royal blue checkered flag-style design on top and red accents on the heel strap and sole. "Made for crews of all kinds, this unique shoe features a sporty silhouette with a gum rubber outsole, cushioned underfoot comfort, and an aero-style body making it look as fast as it feels. Put your pair in sport mode and hop into the driver's seat in this cutting-edge pair," Crocs notes.

Meanwhile, the Crocband Clog is more eye-catching, featuring a navy blue base that's molded to look like an actual race car—down to a racer's head peeking out from the top. It even includes a winged heel strap. "This is innovation at its best. The Oracle Red Bull Racing Crocband Clog celebrates Red Bull's commitment to relentless engineering in the name of speed. Inspired by the team's turbocharged racing machine, this clog is built out just like your favorite car featuring aerodynamic wings, faux wheels, and more. Throw them in sport mode and drive up to your next race in this cutting-edge pair," the brand introduced.

Both pairs are water-friendly, easy to clean, and are said to have an "incredibly light" feel on the feet.

Across social media, shoppers are raving over the head-turning release.

"Yeah I’m afraid I need these immediately," one person wrote in the comments section of an Instagram video showcasing the release.

"I want a pair!!! 😍," another exclaimed, while a third felt compelled to admit, "I hate crocs but I’d get these."

Someone else confirmed they wasted no time purchasing: "I got em and I cannot wait to galavant around nyc in them."

Meanwhile, more commenters chimed in with notes like, "I would 100% wear these to a race weekend," "It's like wearing Hot Wheels but for grownups 😂😂😂😂😂," and "Hahaha my husband thinks it'll help me walk faster 😂."

The Crocs x Red Bull Racing collection officially drops online on Thursday, May 21, 2026 — but only for a limited time.

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In November 2025, readers were introduced to one of the most beautiful and electric books of the year, as Jessica Walker’s debut, The Secret Astronomers, hit the shelves.

It wasn’t just readers who were mesmerized by the novel. Barnes and Noble took note quickly, and it’s now named The Secret Astronomers as the 2026 Barnes and Noble Best YA Book. It beat out some tough competition, going up against the likes of A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann and Thorn Season by Kiera Azar.

The Secret Astronomers is a novel that captures the hearts of many, bringing a story of secret correspondence and the friendship that forms from it. A recent transfer student decides to keep her diary in one of the oldest textbooks at the school library. At no point did she think that anyone would find it, and then suddenly, she receives a response, and the two start to communicate in secret, bringing long-buried secrets to light.

Copernicus just wants to get answers about her mother’s sudden death, while Kepler has dreams of going to one of the biggest colleges despite her family not having the financial means. They are two completely different girls, but they find comfort in each other through the written word.

The novel itself is a form of mixed-media, and it even has pages from an actual ancient astrophysics textbook, very much like the story itself. The entire story is told through hand-drawn illustrations, sticky note messages, annotations in the margins, and much more, creating a one-of-a-kind reading experience that everyone should see.

Walker shares that the idea came from the fact that people don’t know how to talk to each other. We’re developing technology to talk with potential life light-years away from us, yet we can’t communicate with people who don’t necessarily share our political views, and The Secret Astronomer shows it can be possible.

Appalachia is at the heart of the story, a region often misunderstood and shrouded in mystery and folklore. Walker uses her own life experience to bring an authentic portrayal, opening the region to us to help us understand the two main characters much more.

When speaking of the Barnes and Noble award, Tamar Brazis, Vice President & Publisher of Viking shared, “Viking Books Children’s Books is so proud that Barnes & Noble has recognized The Secret Astronomers with such an honor. Jessica Walker’s wholly original book has attracted a new audience of readers with its innovative approach to art, design, and storytelling.”

Iconic '90s British singer Louise Redknapp is heading back on the road next year for a milestone album anniversary tour. The trek, which was announced on Tuesday via Instagram, will mark her first headlining tour in nine years, eliciting excitement from longtime fans.

The trek, titled the Naked // Confessions Tour, will launch in the spring of 2027 and travel to five major cities across the U.K. The exclusive series of dates will celebrate the 30th anniversary of her landmark debut solo album, Naked, while highlighting her most recent work off her acclaimed fifth studio album, Confessions.

Naked served as Redknapp's first musical project outside of the R&B girl group Eternal. After riding the significant success of the group's smash-hit debut record, Always & Forever, Redknapp departed to pursue a solo career. Her vocal talent and distinct pop sensibilities carried smoothly into her independent endeavors, cementing an acclaimed solo career that has endured for over three decades.

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Redknapp will kick off the tour on April 8 in Sunderland and conclude the run a week later in London. Despite the brief nature of the schedule, the singer expressed immense enthusiasm about returning to live performance and revisiting her debut material, opening up to NME in a recent interview and teasing some possible new material.

“I honestly can’t believe it’s been 30 years since Naked. That album changed everything for me,” Louise said. “To be celebrating it alongside my recent top 10 album Confessions, a record which means so much to me personally and creatively, feels incredibly special. I’ve missed touring so much, and I can’t wait to be back on the road performing all the hits and Confessions live for the first time…and maybe even some new music.”

2027 Naked Confessions Tour Dates

April 8 – Fire Station, Sunderland
April 10 – RNCM Theatre, Manchester
April 11 – Town Hall, Birmingham
April 13 – Palace Theatre, Southend
April 14 – Cadogan Hall, London

General sale tickets for the Naked // Confessions Tour will be available to the public on Friday.

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Long before cinematic universes and blockbuster franchises dominated pop culture, British actor Norman Rossington carved out one of the most unusual claims to fame in entertainment history: He remains the only actor to appear in films with both Elvis Presley and The Beatles.

Rossington may never have become a household name, but his face was instantly recognizable to generations of moviegoers. Born in Liverpool, England, in 1928, he built a career playing lovable everymen, comic side characters, military figures, and working-class personalities. And he became one of Britain's most dependable character actors throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

His unique Hollywood trivia status comes from two iconic films tied to music history. In 1964, Rossington appeared in A Hard Day's Night, the Beatles' wildly influential first feature film directed by Richard Lester. Rossington played Norm, the Beatles' road manager, in the fast-paced mock documentary that captured Beatlemania at its peak and forever changed music films.

Related: The Beatles to Open Part of Their History to the Public

Just a year later, Rossington appeared alongside Elvis Presley in Tickle Me, which followed the story of a rodeo rider and ranch hand (Elvis) who becomes involved in a hidden treasure mystery at a dude ranch. Rossington played Mr. Pratt, who was one of the comedic supporting characters in the film.

While Elvis made dozens of movies during his career and the Beatles only made a handful together, Rossington became the rare connective thread between the two biggest music phenomena of the 20th century.

But reducing Rossington's legacy to trivia alone overlooks a remarkably steady and accomplished career. He appeared in acclaimed films like The Longest Day, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, and Tom Jones, as well.

On television, he became equally familiar to British audiences through sitcoms and dramas that showcased his natural comedic timing. Rossington appeared in popular British series such as The Army Game, one of the UK's biggest military sitcoms of the late 1950s and early ’60s, where his comic timing made him a standout. He also appeared in shows including Minder, The Saint, Crown Court, and Carry On Laughing.

He also had a successful stage career, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and appearing in major productions of Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady, and Beauty and the Beast.

Despite his long and respected career in film, television, and theater, Rossington never received major acting recognition. He died on May 21, 1999, in Manchester, England, at the age of 70, with no big awards under his belt, according to Playbill. Multiple reports state that the cause of death was cancer.

When Rossington died, much of the world may not have immediately recognized his name. But his unlikely connection to both Elvis and the Beatles secured him a permanent place in entertainment history, with an unforgettable bridge between the two cultural icons.

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Au revoir, Emily! One of Netflix's most popular series, Emily in Paris, will bid farewell to fans with its upcoming sixth season. Lily Collins, who stars as Emily, shared a heartfelt message about the show's conclusion on Netflix's YouTube channel.

"Hey, it's Lily. I just wanted to share something with you all," the actress begins in the video. "After six unforgettable years of playing Emily Cooper, I'm here to share that this upcoming sixth season will be our final."

Collins then offered a heartfelt thank you to loyal fans of the beloved series. "Season six will bring you everything you love about the show and serve as the final chapter in Emily's adventure of a lifetime. Our entire cast and crew are pouring our hearts into making this a fantastic farewell season, which we're now filming. I can't wait for all of the magic ahead and to celebrate our final season with you in the most chic way yet. We're so incredibly grateful, and we love you all," she added.

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The sixth and final season of Emily in Paris is currently being filmed in Greece. Show creator Darren Star (Younger, Sex and the City, Melrose Place) also shared his reflections in a separate press release from Netflix.

Star stated, "Making Emily in Paris with this extraordinary cast and crew has been the trip of a lifetime. As we embark on the final season, I am so grateful to Netflix, Paramount, and most importantly, the fans who have taken this incredible journey with us. We can't wait to share this last chapter with you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives, inspiring your dreams of travel and your love of Paris. We will always have Emily in Paris!"

The first season of Emily in Paris, which premiered in 2020, quickly became a phenomenon on Netflix and in pop culture. Since then, the show's international cast has become overnight global celebrities, including Lucas Bravo, Camille Razat, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucien Laviscount, Samuel Arnold, and Bruno Gouery. Notable guest stars have included Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting), Kate Walsh (Grey's Anatomy), Eion Bailey (Center Stage), Bryan Greenberg (Suits LA), and playwright Jeremy O. Harris (Slave Play).

The fifth season of the series concluded with Emily and her friends facing new professional and romantic challenges. What lies ahead for the cast in the final season remains to be seen.

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If you're still working on sprucing up your outdoor space for spring and summer, Target has a new patio deal you won't want to miss. The Costway Folding Rattan Lounge Chair is a stylish and comfortable seating option to round out your deck or front porch, and it's now on sale for $100 off, knocking the price down to just $120 ahead of Memorial Day.  

Featuring a sleek, modern design, this cozy lounger is an elegant seasonal upgrade for any home. It has a premium acadia wood frame that's sturdy and easy to clean, with black PE rattan that's stylish, weather-resistant, and breathable enough for hot temperatures.

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Measuring 24 inches long, 51.4 inches wide, and 32.5 inches high, this Costway lounge chair offers ample room to stretch out on and is designed to comfortably support up to 360 pounds. It comes with a built-in footrest that effortlessly folds under the seat when not in use, making it easy to store or transport to a different spot. A lockable hasp keeps the chair in place while it's folded.  

In addition to the retractable footrest, the lounger also has an ergonomic design that allows you to lounge comfortably for hours. The sloped backrest provides optimal support for reclining, while the sturdy armrests offer additional space to spread out. Plus, assembly is hassle-free, thanks to the detailed instructions and included hardware. 

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Multiple Target shoppers praised the Kingyes Adirondack chair for its overall quality and "beautiful" look. One reviewer dubbed it "sturdy and stylish," while another said it's "perfect for relaxing in style." Several also highlighted the space-saving design, which makes it suitable for small porches and patios. 

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Get your patio ready for the sunny days ahead with this ultra-comfy rattan lounge chair. It's comfy, spacious, and a stunning upgrade for any outdoor space. Grab one (or more!) while it's still on sale for 45% off at Target. 

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Rizo Velovic is speaking out after Survivor host Jeff Probst accidentally spoiled his elimination live on-air.

During the Wednesday, May 20 Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans finale, Probst brought Velovic out on stage and revealed he lost to Jonathan Young in the final four fire-making competition before the moment had aired—cuing loud gasps from the audience.

Probst didn't realize his mistake until Velovic and fan-favorite Cirie Fields told him the elimination hadn't been shown yet.

“I’m not even sure what’s happened,” Probst said before the episode cut to commercial.

Despite the blunder, Probst had a good sense of humor about the ordeal when the show returned from commercial break. When the cameras came back up, the audience yelled, “We love you, Jeff!” to which Probst responded, “I love live television.”

“We were supposed to show you fire-making, and then have the loser of fire-making, Rizo, come out and talk about how charming he is, and if how he had practiced fire-making, maybe he would have won,” he continued. “Instead, we did a Survivor twist. It’s the last twist of the season. Now, we’re gonna watch Rizo lose.”

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Despite the awkwardness of the moment, Velovic—a self-proclaimed Survivor super-fan, is choosing to view the mess-up in a different lens.

“Survivor history!” Velovic told Entertainment Weekly after the finale. “Jeff was on a Variety interview recently saying that he wants to edit Survivor with the person going home and then showing how they go home. And he did it the next day, and it was me! I made Survivor history.”

The two-time castaway also became the first and only person in Survivor history to lose the final four fire-making competition twice.

“Never been voted out of Survivor, two times playing, only one of four people ever that happened to," he said. "And also the first finale flub ever in 50 seasons and the RizGod was a part of it. So that's what happened."

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Velovic also said he was aware something was amiss when he was brought out on stage before his elimination aired. Typically, players are interviewed after their exits.

“So my understanding was they were under the assumption fire already happened,” he explained. “But I was in the green room saying like, ‘Wait, I'm waiting for myself to lose here. What are we doing?’ And Jeff's like, ‘Bring out Riz God. And they're like, ‘You're up!’ And I'm like, ‘Okay, I'm gonna work with what we got here.’ And obviously doing the best RizGod that I do at Tribal.’”

“I'm playing off Jeff, and Jeff is talking about fire and I was like, 'Well, I'm not trying to reveal it.' So I’m like, ‘Win or lose, I'm proud of how I played,'" he continued. "And Jeff's like, ‘Sit your ass on the bench.’ And I'm like, 'Well, this is awkward.'"

In the end, Velovic said he thinks the show "recovered well" and revealed he even joked with Probst about it afterwards.

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Who hasn’t wanted to own their own private island? In an era when people are desperately seeking escape, an uninhabited Greek island called Makri is hitting the auction block for approximately $267,000—far less than the average price of a house in the U.S.—might sound like a dream come true. But before you start imagining yourself as the next Richard Branson, remember, oftentimes if something seems too good to be true, it usually is.

Makri, part of the Echinades archipelago in the Ionian Sea, dramatically went from luxury investment to bargain-basement pricing. Just four years ago, luxury real estate agencies were marketing it as a crown jewel for international investors, touting its potential as a five-star resort destination with a price tag of $8.6 million. Today? That same island is heading to auction in November with a starting price that's roughly equivalent to a modest apartment in Athens.

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The reason for the price collapse boils down to one fact: the island sits within Greece's protected environmental zones. It's classified as forest land and falls under the EU's Natura 2000 network—one of Europe's largest conservation systems. Ultimately, this means anyone hoping to build a luxury resort, beach club, or even a villa can essentially forget it.

Makri spans nearly 243 acres with seven kilometers of coastline, rugged terrain, and dense forests. The island currently hosts three abandoned structures: a small house, a water cistern, and a chapel. The pristine natural landscape remains untouched by development or overtourism thanks to environmental regulations, which permit only "minimal light infrastructure" and limited agricultural activity. Any significant construction or upgrades would require extensive state approvals and environmental assessments—barriers that have deterred investors from previous auction attempts.

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According to the Greek newspaper Thema, the island's past is messy. Acquired in 1991 and leased out from 2005 onward, it's now burdened by a tangle of mortgages, tax disputes, and legal claims dating back decades—including substantial debts owed to the Greek government.

The auction is scheduled for November 13, 2026. Whether anyone actually bids remains to be seen.

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It’s been more than a year since Blue Bloods wrapped up the hit CBS police drama, starring Tom Selleck as New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan. Now comes the news that while Selleck may have hung up his shield, he will still be pursuing crime when he hosts, narrates and executive produces Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck.

Whereas Blue Bloods was fictional, Crime and Justice will explore the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history as well as the lawmen who brought the offenders to justice.

“Throughout my career, I’ve been drawn to stories about consequences and the pursuit of justice,” said Selleck. “This series looks at real cases from across American history and the people tasked with seeing them through—moments when the pressure was intense, the outcome uncertain, and the decisions carried lasting consequences.”

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The 10-episode series will cover crime from the dusty streets of the Old West to the high-tech manhunts of today. Guided by Selleck, whose career has long reflected American grit and responsibility, the series takes viewers inside real investigations, standoffs, and takedowns that upheld the law and helped shape the nation’s understanding of justice.

“Tom has long brought credibility and insight to stories about law and justice,” said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for The HISTORY Channel. “That background makes him a natural partner for this project. We’re pleased to be working with Tom on a series that looks at real crimes, real investigations, and the people responsible for upholding the law when the stakes were highest.”

Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck will air on The HISTORY Channel.

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Bend and snap! Legally Blonde is hitting theaters this weekend in celebration of its upcoming 25th anniversary. Even though the original debuted on July 13 (2001), fans will get a chance to watch the beloved classic on the big screen over Memorial Day weekend. 

As if you needed another reason to get excited about the 2000’s hit returning to the theaters, its star (of course, Reese Witherspoon) recently posted a video on Instagram with a few surprises for fans. 

One of the movie’s most notable quotes, “Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed,” seems to be in full effect when Witherspoon filmed his clip. The Elle Woods actress wears a pastel pink cardigan while sharing, “We are bringing Legally Blonde back to theaters this weekend, May 24th and May 27th. There’s just something so fun about going to the movie theaters, and sitting with your friends, mauve wearing a little bit of pink, saying all the lines.” Witherspoon then leans in, with her hand to her mouth as if she is about to whisper, and says, “Maybe doing the bend and snap.”

But wait, that’s not all. She leans back and excitedly announces, “Plus, there’s going to be a special sneak peek of our new series, Elle, which premieres on Prime on July 1st. So grab your friends, grab your daughter, go see Legally Blonde in theaters this weekend! I think you’re going to have some fun.” 

Based on Reese’s post, fans are more than ready for this nostalgic re-release. One commenter wrote, “Clearly still remember the “bend and snap” scene. Can’t wait to watch Legally Blonde with my girls,” while others said, “Love this Reese! One of my favorite movies! So empowering! Perfect for this upcoming raining weekend,” and, “I am beyond excited! Bought my tickets and seated with my Bruiser this Sunday!”

What should fans know about the new series that Witherspoon is hyping up in the video? Elle is a Legally Blonde prequel that, as the actress said, debuts on Prime Video this July. Witherspoon (who executive-produces the new show) shared in a press release earlier this year, “I think our series’ themes of kindness, authenticity, and believing in yourself will resonate deeply with fans of the original films and new audiences alike.” 

Global Head of Television, Amazon MGM Studios, Peter Friedlander, added, “Elle captures the heart, confidence, and optimism that made Elle Woods an enduring cultural icon, while giving audiences a fresh and deeply personal coming-of-age story.” 

When the Social Security Fairness Act passed in 2025, many people were told that they would see a boost in their Social Security income. However, a year later, many people say the money they were promised never came through, and some admit their payments were stolen.

Now, some warn that there may be more people out there missing money that they may not even know they were owed as part of the new ruling, creating a tricky situation for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to track as the agency tries to figure out who still needs to be paid as part of the act.

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The Social Security Fairness Act boosted payments for more than 3 million people who were either not yet collecting Social Security or collecting smaller sums. However, not everyone realized their new windfall after the SSA eliminated two major rules that cut benefits for some workers. Instead, some people never saw a single penny from the change thanks to a surprising reason: Theft.

That's right, there's been a rise in thefts after these checks were sent out, according to NBC Chicago. That's because thieves have been raiding the mailboxes of those who are supposed to be receiving the money and instead fraudulently cashing them on their behalf, while pocketing the money.

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For one woman, that spelled a $55,000 loss after the act made it impossible for her to collect on behalf of her late husband. She told NBC Chicago that an Amazon driver was accused of stealing her mail and taking the check to a bank, where she used a fake ID to cash it. And she's not the only one who lost their money, since several other people have shared similar stories.

According to an FAQ on the SSA website, payments were set to start going out on Feb. 25, 2025 as part of this change. The payment was intended as a one-time lump sum, which is why some recipients reported receiving large amounts at home or being directly deposited into their accounts.

All payments were sent out by July 7, 2025, totaling $17 billion and spread across 3.1 million people. Those who qualified for the payment would've been sent a letter in advance letting them know they'd be receiving extra money from the SSA.

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If you received a notice but not a payment, you should contact the SSA immediately by calling 1-800-772-1213 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., local time. However, if you did not receive a notice that you were among the millions of people who were expected to receive an extra payment as part of the new ruling, chances are that you are not owed money. That being said, the quickest way to find out is to call the SSA and ask.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.