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In 1982, country music star Conway Twitty opened Twitty City, a $3.5 million entertainment complex and family home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. 

The property north of Nashville included Twitty’s mansion, homes for family members, a museum, an auditorium, a shop and other spaces built around his life and music. It became a popular tourist attraction during the 1980s and remained active into the early 1990s.

Twitty lived at the property until his death in June 1993. The complex closed the following year after a year-long tribute called Final Touches. 

In June 1994, the property was auctioned and purchased by the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), a Christian broadcaster. TBN later renamed the site Trinity Music City and turned the former country music attraction into a Christian entertainment and broadcasting complex.

Photo of Freddie King on stage in 1970.

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Today, the Hendersonville property is used for television production and broadcasting. The site became home to the Nashville-area studios of TBN-owned WPGD-TV, with its facilities used for TBN programs and other productions, per Hendersonville Standard.

Twitty was already one of country music’s biggest stars when he created the Hendersonville property.

Born Harold Lloyd Jenkins in Friars Point, Mississippi, in 1933, he first found success as a rock and roll singer. His 1958 hit “It’s Only Make Believe” reached No. 1 on the pop charts. He later moved fully into country music and became known for songs including “Hello Darlin’,” “Linda on My Mind,” “Tight Fittin’ Jeans” and “Slow Hand.”

His career also included a long run of chart success with Loretta Lynn. The two became one of country music’s best-known singing duos and won four consecutive Country Music Association awards for Vocal Duo.

By the time Twitty opened Twitty City in 1982, he had built a major career and a large fan base.

The complex was more than a private mansion. Twitty designed it as a place where his family could live and where fans could visit. The property included his colonial-style home, family residences, a museum and areas for entertainment. Its Christmas light displays became especially well known.

The idea was important to Twitty because he wanted fans to feel close to him and his music.

His daughter Joni Ryles later explained why the family cared about the property.

“There’s no question. We would much rather drive by and see it standing because Dad worked so hard to build this place and make it a special place for fans to come and enjoy and for our family to live,” she said, according to American Songwriter.

The property was also featured on television. Per Country Now, Twitty City appeared on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, helping bring the country star’s unusual home and entertainment complex to a wider audience.

Conway Twitty died on June 5, 1993, at age 59. His death marked the end of the property’s time as his personal home and fan attraction.

The former Twitty City property eventually became known as Trinity Music City. TBN used the site for Christian programming, concerts and other productions. The site also became the home of WPGD-TV’s studios. The station serves the Nashville area and is owned by TBN. Its studios and auditorium at Trinity Music City have been used for TBN programs.

That change gave the property a very different role from the one Twitty created in 1982. What had once been a country music star’s home, museum and tourist destination became part of a Christian broadcasting operation.

The former Twitty City property faced another major change decades later.

On December 9, 2023, a tornado caused extensive damage to buildings at the Hendersonville site. The damage led TBN and developers to consider new plans for the property, including the possible removal of several structures. News of the proposal caused concern among Twitty’s family, fans and people in Hendersonville who remembered the site as part of the city’s country music history.

Twitty’s daughter Joni Ryles spoke publicly about the possibility of losing the former home.

“It breaks our hearts, but they own the property now. There’s not much we can do to stop it,” she said.

The situation later changed. In January 2024, developers agreed to restore the mansion rather than demolish it, according to a report on the Hendersonville property.

More recent plans for the property have continued to include development around the former Twitty City site. The Twitty City wall will be retained and refurbished as part of the project.

The property that Twitty built for more than $3.5 million in 1982 is no longer the tourist attraction it was during his lifetime. But its connection to the country star remains part of the history of the Hendersonville site, which continues to be used for broadcasting and entertainment.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword answers cover a range of topics from the British monarchy and West African clothing to common sayings and medical titles.

Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can’t forget about the NYT’s The Mini Crossword, too!

Although the NYT is known for “The Crossword,” a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

So, if you’re working on today’s Mini Crossword on Saturday, October 3, and need some help (I’ve been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both “Across” and “Down” words, followed by “Across Answers” and “Down Answers,” so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Saturday, October 3, 2026

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: R.N.’s co-workers — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”

4 Across: Piles upon piles — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”

6 Across: Alternative to body wash — HINT: Starts with the letter “B”

8 Across: O in a tee? — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”

9 Across: Exercise expert — HINT: Starts with the letter “T”

10 Across: “Oof … that’s not good” — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”

11 Across: “I see what you ___ there” — HINT: Ends with the letter “D”

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NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Half woman, half fish — HINT: Starts with the letter “M”

2 Down: West African shirt — HINT: Ends with the letter “I”

3 Down: Cuddled closely — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”

4 Down: William’s brother in the British monarchy — HINT: Starts with the letter “H”

5 Down: Register ring-ups — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”

6 Down: Crack of the ___ (ballpark sound) — HINT: Starts with the letter “B”

7 Down: The “p” of m.p.h. — HINT: Ends with the letter “R”

Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Saturday, October 3, 2026

Don’t go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today’s Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: R.N.’s co-workers — MDS

4 Across: Piles upon piles — HEAPS

6 Across: Alternative to body wash — BARSOAP

8 Across: O in a tee? — ARMHOLE

9 Across: Exercise expert — TRAINER

10 Across: “Oof … that’s not good” — YIKES

11 Across: “I see what you ___ there” — DID

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Half woman, half fish — MERMAID

2 Down: West African shirt — DASHIKI

3 Down: Cuddled closely — SPOONED

4 Down: William’s brother in the British monarchy — HARRY

5 Down: Register ring-ups — SALES

6 Down: Crack of the ___ (ballpark sound) — BAT

7 Down: The “p” of m.p.h. — PER

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In 1977, the Sanford-Townsend Band scored the biggest hit of its career with a smoky, horn-driven song that sounded a little different from nearly everything surrounding it on Top 40 radio.

“Smoke From a Distant Fire,” written by Ed Sanford, John Townsend and Steven Stewart, climbed all the way to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It would become the band’s only Top 40 hit, making Sanford-Townsend Band one of the decade’s most memorable one-hit wonders.

Townsend, the group’s lead singer and keyboardist, was just 27 when the album containing the song was released. And music wasn’t necessarily where his life appeared to be headed when he was younger.

In a 2026 interview with A Breath of Fresh Air, Townsend recalled studying pre-med at a university in his hometown before deciding he had to choose between medicine and music.

“It just got to be a choice between what I really love to do,” Townsend said, joking that his brain was “exploding” from subjects such as organic chemistry.

It turned out to be quite a choice.

Sanford and Townsend had reunited in Los Angeles after playing music together earlier in their careers. The pair landed a publishing deal and co-wrote “Peacemaker,” which was recorded by Loggins and Messina. A demo eventually helped lead Sanford and Townsend to Warner Bros. Records and legendary producer Jerry Wexler.

Their debut album was recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama, with Wexler and Barry Beckett producing. When “Smoke From a Distant Fire” took off, the album was retitled after the hit, and the band’s success landed it a coveted opening slot on Fleetwood Mac’s massive Rumours tour.

Townsend remembered just how intense that period was during his recent A Breath of Fresh Air interview, saying the band was doing roughly 30 shows a month for nearly a year and a half while touring with Fleetwood Mac.

But “Smoke From a Distant Fire” ultimately proved impossible for Sanford-Townsend Band to duplicate on the charts.

In “The Billboard Book of One-Hit Wonders,” author Wayne Jancik noted that the group released two more albums, “Duo-Glide” and “Nail Me to the Wall,” but subsequent singles failed to attract the same attention. The band folded in 1979, with Sanford and Townsend returning to other music work.

That one hit, however, has developed quite a reputation.

Brent Mann ranked “Smoke From a Distant Fire” an astonishing No. 8 in his book “99 Red Balloons and 100 Other All-Time Great One-Hit Wonders.” Mann praised the record’s energy and brassy sound while arguing that Sanford-Townsend Band may simply have arrived at an awkward moment in pop music, just as the musical landscape was rapidly changing.

Nearly five decades later, Townsend still sees evidence that the song traveled much farther than its No. 9 chart peak might suggest.

He told A Breath of Fresh Air that he continues to receive messages from listeners in places including South Africa, New Zealand, Finland and Sweden, some of whom tell him the song meant something to them during a particular period of their lives.

For Townsend, those messages helped answer the question he once faced when choosing music over medicine.

He said he had originally considered becoming a doctor because he wanted to do something of value and help other people. Eventually, he realized music had allowed him to make that kind of connection after all.

And “Smoke From a Distant Fire” is still burning 49 years later.

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Hallmark fans, get ready for a month jam-packed with premieres. As we head into autumn, the network rounds out their Fall into Love movies before starting on their Countdown to Christmas lineup. While it’s still in the triple digits in some parts of the nation, I don’t mind pretending it’s snowing outside and I’m warming up by the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate (or maybe a cold glass of chocolate milk) while I watch the newest Christmas flicks on Hallmark!

Let’s see what’s in store for the month of October on Hallmark Channel.

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James Trevena Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster

Hallmark Media

A Knight to Remember

Premieres Saturday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Julie Gonzalo, James Trevena

When museum conservator Emily Porter (Gonzalo) restores a centuries-old statue of legendary, Medieval knight Sir Griffin de Beauford (Trevena), one unexpected kiss brings him magically back to life and turns her carefully ordered world upside down. As Emily helps the chivalrous time-traveler navigate modern Chicago, pumpkin spice lattes, a Halloween Medieval Fayre, and an FBI investigation led by her ex-husband, she begins to rediscover the wonder and romance she thought she had left behind. But with a rare celestial conjunction approaching and Griffin’s fate hanging in the balance, Emily must decide whether the safest heart is one kept guarded or one brave enough to believe in a love written in the stars.

Kevin McGarry, Meghan Ory Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media

Hallmark Media

The Spirit of Halloween

Premieres Saturday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Meghan Ory, Kevin McGarry

Brilliant bridal designer Everly Stone (Ory) has no patience for Halloween, especially the beloved fire-station bash that once left her heartbroken in front of everyone she knew. But when her late mentor appears with a glamorous warning, Everly Stone is swept through one unforgettable night by three mischievous spirits who reveal the joy she lost, the people she’s pushing away, and the future she might miss if she keeps hiding behind work and fear. With a loyal assistant ready for more, a town waiting to welcome her back, and longtime friend Beau Madison (McGarry) still carrying a spark from their past, Everly Stone must decide whether Halloween is the night that broke her heart or the one that can finally help it heal.

John B. Lowe, Barbara Niven, Amanda Schull, Verity Marks, Victor Webster

Hallmark Media

‘Tis the Season for Setups

Premieres Friday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Amanda Schull, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven

Hyper organized single mom and party planner Lexi (Schull), her free-spirited mother June (Niven) and teen daughter Piper (Verity Marks) are set to spend Christmas at a local ski resort after Lexi is hired to organize their annual holiday party. Upon arrival she immediately butts heads with Ridge (Webster), the ski instructor and son of the lodge’s owner, Dan (John B. Lowe). Despite not getting along from the get-go, Lexi and Ridge notice a spark between June and Dan and decide to set them up. Lexi and Ridge create a multitude of festive excursions – and excuses – to bring them together, but thanks to creative machinations by June and Dan these outings keep turning into foursomes. In the days leading up to the Christmas party Lexi and Ridge’s attempt to pair up their parents brings them closer together and their merry matchmaking ends in surprising results.

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Robert Buckley, Lyndsy Fonseca

Hallmark Media

Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story

Premieres Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Lyndsy Fonseca, Robert Buckley, Marsha Mason, Barbara Alyn Woods, Khary Payton
Featured Cameos by Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson, quarterback Caleb Williams, tight end Colston Loveland, tight end Cole Kmet, legendary Bears alumni Mike Singletary, Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Dan Hampton, Connie Payton, wife of the late Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, and the team’s beloved mascot Staley Da Bear, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Marilu Henner, Jake Connelly and Dyon “Mojo” Brooks

When ambitious freelance reporter Avery Clark (Fonseca) returns to Chicago to spend Christmas with her mom (Woods) and new stepdad (Payton), she’s hoping for a little holiday downtime before her next assignment. Instead, she lands a feel-good story profiling Darlene Donnelly (Mason), a beloved Chicago Bears superfan about to celebrate an incredible milestone – attending her 500th game. There’s just one catch: Avery knows next to nothing about football or Chicago. Enter Darlene’s handsome grandson Matt (Buckley), a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan who, with a little gentle nudging from Darlene, agrees to show Avery what being part of Bears Nation is all about. As Avery follows Darlene’s remarkable story through cherished game-day traditions, festive Chicago
adventures and memories of a love story that began at a stadium, she starts to understand that football is about much more than what happens on the field. And as sparks fly between Avery and Matt, this Christmas may just convince a woman who’s always on the move that sometimes the greatest adventure is finding a place, and someone, that feels like home.

Brendan Penny

Hallmark Media

Mr. & Mrs. Christmas

Premieres Sunday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Brendan Penny, Pascale Hutton

Taylor Lewis (Penny) is a single dad and holiday display expert who relocates to the charming town of Pineway with his two children just weeks before Christmas. Despite the challenges of a new home, new school and a daughter who seems to be outgrowing their cherished holiday traditions he’s determined to make the season magical. As Taylor takes charge of the town’s beloved Christmas Market revival, he finds himself unexpectedly partnered with Sophie Shaw (Hutton), a practical accountant hoping to prove she’s ready for a new leadership role. Together, the unlikely duo brings fresh ideas, festive spirit and plenty of Christmas cheer to the community. But when Taylor’s well-intentioned efforts to help his teenage daughter backfire, he begins to realize that yuletide can’t be forced, it has to be discovered. As Taylor and Sophie grow closer, they learn that embracing change
may be the key to creating new traditions and new memories.

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Ashley Newbrough, Franco Lo Presti

Hallmark Media

Winter Wonderlanes

Premieres Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Ashley Newbrough, Franco Lo Presti

Audrey Bell (Newbrough) is a globe-trotting pop-up restaurateur who returns home for Thanksgiving to the news that her late grandfather’s beloved bowling alley, Wonderlanes, will be sold. Audrey agrees to stay for one last festive season at Wonderlanes and decides to revive its iconic Winter Wonderlanes youth bowling tournament. To drum up publicity for the event, she reluctantly teams up with Jason Miller (Lo Presti), a local news reporter and her high school boyfriend. Working side by side the embers of their past start flickering, rekindling feelings they thought they left behind. As the tournament draws near, Audrey questions her next move that will take her away from the people and places she loves…and decide if she’s ready to walk away from Wonderlanes – or finally put down roots where her heart truly belongs.

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Daniel Lissing Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtney Julien

Hallmark Media

Forgotten Holiday

Premieres Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Janel Parrish, Daniel Lissing

Kathryn Liu (Parrish) is an antiques buyer for her father’s store and has been happily dating Rob Ashford (Lissing) for nearly a year. When he surprises her with a pre-Christmas proposal, her fear of a failed relationship sends her dashing away without giving him an answer. Heartbroken, as Rob drives to his sister’s house he has a car accident that leaves him without memories of the past year, including their relationship and his once-infectious love of Christmas. Following the unconventional orders from his doctor, Kathryn agrees to help trigger Rob’s memory by retracing their romance and reintroducing him to the holidays. But as his memories inch closer to returning, Kathryn must face the painful truth that bringing Rob back to himself may mean losing him forever, unless she can finally find the courage to fight for the love she was too afraid to claim.

Lori Loughlin, Jonathan Whittaker, Lyla Elliott, Tom Cavanagh, Marisa McIntyre

Hallmark Media

What If Christmas

Premieres Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Lori Loughlin, Tom Cavanagh

Erin (Loughlin) has always supported her heart surgeon husband, Adam’s (Cavanagh) career by organizing the hospital’s Christmas charity galas. However, when he moves to a new hospital, her help is no longer needed. Feeling lost and without a purpose back in New York City, her long-suppressed regrets over giving up her dream of pursuing fashion design start bubbling up. When Erin is given a peculiar heart-shaped Christmas ornament, she wakes up in an alternate reality where she’s a world-famous fashion designer. As she “meets” and attends Christmas events with alternate universe Adam, she realizes that while her fashion dreams came true, it’s lonely at the top. While working on a way to bring more charity and heart to her fashion empire, she learns that her dream life and love were always right in front of her – if only she finds the heart and courage to ask.

Rhiannon Fish, Jake Foy

Hallmark Media

Who’s Coming for Christmas?

Premieres Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Rhiannon Fish, Jake Foy, Mila Morgan

Having recently relocated, Julie (Fish) is setting up her new town using pieces she inherited from her late grandmother, including a beautiful dining room table she plans to use on Christmas Eve when she hosts dinner for the first time. Though she doesn’t have her guest list set just yet Julie takes inspiration from her grandmother and has faith that her holiday table for eight will be filled. Julie’s warm, friendly nature leads her to quickly become part of the community and make friends, including her neighbor Mark (Foy) and his young daughter Vanessa (Morgan). Mark suggests that he and his family could join her, making Julie’s dream of dinner for eight come true. But when bad weather keeps them from making the trip it looks like it will be a silent night with just the three of them unless a small Christmas miracle – or series of miracles – fills her holiday table.

Adopting St. Nick

Premieres Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Amy Groening, Michael Rady

Maren (Groening) is a busy single mother to her adopted daughter, Leah (Taylor Blake). As the owner of her late father’s beloved hardware store, she is often found helping repair just about anything for her fellow locals, leaving very little time for herself. When the chance to participate in the Christmas Companions program at Jolly Acres, a new-yet-thriving retirement community in town, Leah excitedly jumps at the chance as she misses having a grandfather in her life. Much to Leah’s delight, she is paired with Kris (Randy Apostle), a jolly resident who bears an uncanny resemblance to Santa Claus. While there, Maren crosses paths with the nomadic Reid (Rady), the center’s Director of Community Launch and Operations whose job has him traveling from facility to facility to launch new branches.
But the Christmas Companions program is soon jeopardized as the contractor for the center’s community room suddenly pulls out. Seeing how much joy the program brings Leah and Kris, the always helpful Maren offers to help finish the project. As she spends more time at the center with Reid, Maren slowly realizes it’s okay to let others in, accept help and stop shouldering the entire load. Reid starts questioning whether to accept his next assignment which will take him far away from the people and center that have begun to feel like home. With the help of some Christmas magic – and a little assist from Kris – everyone finds where they belong.

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Whether it’s because of their stylish retro look, rich colors, or famously luxurious texture, velvet sofas have been having a major moment the past few years. While some styles can be on the pricier side, retailers like Walmart are making the velvet sofa trend more accessible than ever with their own budget-friendly spins, and Neche’s 59-Inch Velvet Tufted Loveseat Sofa is a perfect example. 

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Now on sale for only $148 (down from $270 during a limited-time flash deal), shoppers have praised this two-seater for being soft, stylish, and surprisingly sturdy. If you want a couch with “luxury” vibes that feels as good as it looks, this one totally delivers.

Neche Velvet Tufted Loveseat, From $148 (was $270) at Walmart

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The Neche Loveseat has that classic-meets-modern look, with plush velvet fabric, a tufted back, and cute wooden legs that pull everything together. It comes in classic colors like black, blue, and green, so you can easily match it to your space. 

At 59 inches wide, it’s perfect for apartments, bedrooms, or smaller living rooms, but it still gives you plenty of space to stretch out with a friend, your pet, or just a good book.

The comfort is a major highlight. The seat and arms are filled with high-density foam, and you get two matching pillows for extra lounging points. The back is reinforced so you won’t sink too far, and the cushioning is seriously soft. It’s perfect for movie nights, naps, or scrolling your phone.

Neche Velvet Tufted Loveseat, From $148 (was $270) at Walmart

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This little couch is also durable. It has a strong wooden frame and sturdy springs that support up to 700 pounds. The wooden legs come with padding, so your floors stay scratch-free, even if you move them around a bit.

Shoppers said the couch is “surprisingly comfy.”  “I am thrilled,” one reviewer wrote. “It is very classy and cute all rolled into one, the blue is a beautiful color too!”

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With its affordable price, plush feel, and laid-back style, Walmart’s $148 velvet tufted loveseat is a total win for anyone who wants their space to feel a little more inviting. If you’re ready for a sofa you’ll actually look forward to chilling on, this flash deal is worth jumping on.

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Freddie King’s 1971 recording of “Going Down” has been recognized as one of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded, landing at No. 54 on Rolling Stone’s 2026 list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time. The song helped showcase the powerful guitar style of the blues legend known as the “Texas Cannonball.”

Rolling Stone’s list covers guitar solos from different eras and genres. The magazine also considered whether the solo helped make the song and whether it went beyond simply repeating the song’s melody.

For King, the recognition puts a spotlight on a recording that became one of the defining moments of his later career.

“Going Down” appeared on King’s 1971 album Getting Ready…, recorded with pianist and musician Leon Russell. The song was written by Don Nix, although King’s version became the recording most closely associated with the song.

Photo of Freddie King on stage in 1970.

Photo by Tom Copi/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

King had already built a strong name in blues before recording “Going Down.” Born in Gilmer, Texas, in 1934, he learned guitar as a child from his mother and uncle. He later moved to Chicago, where he became part of the city’s blues scene while developing a sound that brought together Texas and Chicago blues.

His early recordings included the instrumental “Hide Away,” which became a blues standard and reached No. 5 on the R&B chart in 1961. His guitar playing later became an important influence on musicians including Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame says King’s forceful playing and stage presence earned him the nickname “Texas Cannonball.”

That reputation carried into the 1970s, when King began reaching audiences beyond the traditional blues world.

His appearance at the 1969 Texas Pop Festival, alongside major rock acts including Led Zeppelin, helped lead to his signing with Shelter Records, the label established by Leon Russell and producer Denny Cordell. King then recorded Getting Ready…, which included “Going Down.”

The song’s guitar work is what Rolling Stone highlighted in its 2026 ranking. The magazine described King’s performance as the “essence of pure blues swagger.” It also noted that the song later became the theme for the television series Eastbound & Down and that it was a favorite of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.

Bonham’s son, Jason Bonham, once recalled how often his father played the track: “My father would always play Freddie King, ‘Going Down,’” he said. “If I’ve heard that song once, I’ve heard it a million times.”

The song’s history also has an interesting twist. Although King’s recording is often treated as the signature version, “Going Down” was originally written by Don Nix. The song had already been recorded by the band Moloch in 1969 before King released his version.

King’s recording, however, helped give the song its lasting place in blues and rock.

Freddie King’s influence reached well beyond “Going Down.” His style combined the open-string sound of Texas blues with the harder, more intense guitar approach associated with Chicago’s West Side blues scene.

That combination made his playing stand out during the blues revival of the 1960s and 1970s. His music also reached a younger generation of British guitar players, including Eric Clapton.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted King in 2012 in its Musical Influence category, with ZZ Top as the inducting artist. The Hall of Fame credits his guitar style with influencing later players and continues to identify him with the “Texas Cannonball” nickname.

King died in 1976 at age 42, but his recordings have continued to introduce his guitar playing to new listeners. His recognition by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame came decades after his death.

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A friend of mine spent last year on a GLP-1, lost a lot of weight and felt fantastic. Her doctor was thrilled. Then people started asking if she was getting enough sleep. Nobody meant anything by it, but she knew what they were seeing.

Her cheeks had flattened, her under-eyes had gone a little hollow and the skin along her jaw had loosened in a way it never had before. She did what most of us would do, which is panic-Google at 11 p.m., buy a new vitamin C serum and a retinol and then book a filler consultation for the following week. 

That last part is where things tend to go sideways. Rapid weight loss and facial volume loss are real, and so is the urge to fix it immediately. But when we asked 10 (yes, 10!) dermatologists, cosmetic physicians and facial plastic surgeons about Ozempic face fixes, dermatologists and surgeons alike pointed to the same misstep.

Our esteemed experts are Dr. Bertha Baum, Dr. Morgana Colombo, Dr. Danny Guo, Dr. Chang Son, Dr. Alicia Zalka, Dr. Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Dr. Daniel Gould, Dr. Robert Schwarcz, Dr. Johnny Franco and Dr. Kimberly Lee. Here’s what they want you to know before you book anything.

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What Is Ozempic Face—and Why Does Rapid Weight Loss Cause Facial Volume Loss?

First things first. “Ozempic face” isn’t a medical diagnosis, and it isn’t exclusive to one drug. Dr. Zalka would rather we all call it something else entirely. “It is important to note that this is really ‘rapid weight loss face,’ as Ozempic is not the only cause,” she says.

The deal is that your face is built on fat compartments that give it structure. When those shrink quickly, Dr. Schwarzburg says the cheeks flatten, the temples hollow, the jawline loses definition and mild laxity you never noticed suddenly becomes obvious. “The medication itself is not selectively aging the face,” he adds.

The problem is the pace. Dr. Gould explains that when weight comes off gradually, skin has time to reorganize and contract around the loss. On a GLP-1, that timeline gets compressed. “Skin is biologically capable of adapting to volume loss, but collagen remodeling takes time,” he tells Parade.

Dr. Lee shares that collagen and elasticity start declining around 30, so anyone losing 20 or 30 pounds later in life is working with less in reserve to begin with. Dr. Colombo adds that skin quality itself takes a hit during rapid loss, which is why laxity needs its own attention rather than being lumped in with volume.

Dr. Franco, a plastic surgeon who has lost around 90 pounds on a GLP-1 himself, says the speed is what has reshaped his practice. “We have never seen this many patients lose this much weight this quickly,” he says. He’s now treating people in their 20s and 30s for deflation and laxity he used to see in patients decades older.

Related: Taking a GLP-1 After 50? Dermatologists Explain What It Can Mean for Your Skin

The No. 1 Mistake People Make When Trying To Fix Ozempic Face

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The number one mistake is rushing into fillers too soon. Dr. Schwarzburg says some patients try to recreate every bit of lost fat with “6, 8, or 10 syringes of filler at once that can easily make the face look heavy or overfilled,” he says, without touching the laxity that came along with the weight loss.

His preference is 1 or 2 syringes placed where structural support is actually gone, with more added gradually if the face asks for it.

According to Dr. Lee, weight loss changes involve facial fat, skin quality and elasticity, and each of those problems needs its own approach. Treating a multi-layer problem like a one-layer problem is how people end up disappointed. To that end, Dr. Baum says the goal isn’t recreating every ounce of fat, it’s restoring proportion and support strategically while preserving the patient’s own anatomy.

Dr. Gould recommends taking photos, documenting the process and telling your provider about your aesthetic goals early so that you have a plan. In his experience, the face often looks better six months after weight stabilizes than it did at the peak of rapid loss.

Dr. Guo says you can prevent a lot of these issues with a slower weight loss plan.

Related: The 15 Best Body Lotions for Aging Skin, According to Board-Certified Dermatologists

Why This Mistake Accelerates Facial Sagging and Makes Ozempic Face Look Worse

If you’re still losing, your face is still moving. Dr. Colombo says adding a lot of filler mid-process means “you are treating a moving target.”

Another 10 or 20 pounds can change the cheeks, temples and jawline enough that yesterday’s perfect placement reads as heavy today, according to Dr. Schwarzburg, who prefers patients be near goal weight and stable for about three to six months before major work.

There’s also a mismatch problem. Ozempic face is generalized volume loss, and filler is built for localized re-volumizing. Chasing the former with the latter gets expensive and unnatural fast, Dr. Guo says. Dr. Son adds that filler does nothing for laxity in the upper layers of skin, and Dr. Schwarcz warns that filler placed during active weight loss can end up looking uneven or misplaced once everything settles.

There is one more thing to factor in: Dr. Gould notes that people who stop a GLP-1 may regain weight, which means facial volume could return on its own. That’s worth thinking through before you commit to volumizing treatments.

Related: Hair Thinning on a GLP-1? Stylists Recommend These 3 Haircuts

Collagen-Building Skincare and Treatments Dermatologists Actually Recommend Instead

The better strategy is rebuilding the skin rather than inflating the face. Here’s how to fix Ozempic face naturally, or at least how to give your skin its best shot while the scale is still moving.

At-home skincare for sagging skin during weight loss

Dr. Guo recommends SPF, retinoids and vitamin C, plus a red light LED mask as an optional add-on.

A retinoid is the most evidence-backed topical for collagen support, but it demands consistency. Dr. Schwarzburg tells patients to give it three to six months of regular use before judging results.

If your skin has gotten dry or reactive on a GLP-1, Dr. Lee suggests dialing back frequency instead of quitting. Dr. Schwarcz recommends a gentler on-ramp of a low-strength retinol a few nights a week layered with a rich moisturizer, applied at night, with your vitamin C saved for mornings under SPF.

Vitamin C earns its spot for antioxidant protection and brightening, and Dr. Colombo rounds out her at-home lineup with peptides and a ceramide moisturizer to keep the barrier steady. Dr. Zalka reaches for hyaluronic acid serums and ceramide creams, describing peptides as “the building blocks for collagen structure.”

In-office treatments that build collagen instead of adding volume

This is where the Sculptra vs. filler conversation gets interesting, because biostimulators work differently. They prompt your body to build its own collagen gradually rather than filling a hollow on the spot. Dr. Zalka likes Sculptra for gradual, whole-face support, along with microneedling.

Dr. Baum likes microneedling because it triggers the skin’s own repair response. Dr. Colombo’s toolbox includes resurfacing lasers, radiofrequency microneedling or ultrasound tightening and biostimulatory injectables, chosen case by case.

Nobody is anti-filler, to be clear. Dr. Baum, Dr. Guo and Dr. Colombo all say strategic filler has a place when there’s a true structural deficit, ideally combined with lasers, biostimulators and skin boosters. For larger volume restoration, Dr. Schwarcz says fat grafting is ideal. Filler should be one tool in the box, not the whole box.

Related: The Skincare Routine Dermatologists Recommend During Rapid Weight Loss

When To See a Dermatologist About Managing Facial Changes on a GLP-1

Sooner than you think. “Ideally before it has even happened!” Dr. Guo says. He takes before photos at that first visit so there’s a record of what a patient’s face naturally looks like, then builds a long-term plan around it.

Dr. Lee wants people to know that a persistent rash, severe dryness, ongoing hair loss and wounds that aren’t healing are all reasons to be seen by a doctor, rather than to keep layering on serums. And she’s firm that nobody should stop an effective medication over facial changes.

People shouldn’t fear GLP-1 medications because of Ozempic face, Dr. Colombo says, since these changes can be managed well with an individualized plan. Cosmetic treatment should complement your health journey, not compete with it. “We don’t want someone to feel that achieving a healthier weight means they now need to ‘fix’ their face,” Dr. Baum explains.

For the record, my friend canceled the filler appointment. She also started a retinoid, bought a ceramide moisturizer and booked a consultation for later this year, once her weight has been stable for a while. She also stopped taking sleep-related comments personally, which may be the strongest collagen support of all.

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• Dr. Bertha Baum, board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon
• Dr. Morgana Colombo, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Vidaderma
• Dr. Danny Guo, cosmetic dermatologist
• Dr. Chang Son, board-certified dermatologist
• Dr. Alicia Zalka, board-certified dermatologist, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine and founder of Surface Deep
• Dr. Dmitriy Schwarzburg, board-certified cosmetic physician and founder of Skinly Aesthetics
• Dr. Daniel Gould, board-certified plastic surgeon
• Dr. Robert Schwarcz, double board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon
• Dr. Johnny Franco, board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Austin Plastic Surgeon
• Dr. Kimberly Lee, board-certified facial plastic surgeon

NBA legend Michael Jordan made a slew of historic moments on the court, but the Chicago Bulls star has also reached a remarkable milestone off the court, celebrating his 60th birthday with a momentous $10 million donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Apart from his longstanding partnership with brands such as Nike, which has become one of the most famous and lucrative brand relationships in sports history, the six-time NBA champion also has a longstanding connection to various nonprofit and charitable organizations.

Among the organizations he has supported for decades is the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Jordan’s support for the charity dates back to 1989, during the early years of his career with the Bulls.

Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls during Game One of the NBA Finals against the Seattle SuperSonics at the United Center on June 5, 1996 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Deeply moved by the organization’s mission to fulfill life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, the retired NBA player has been personally involved with the foundation for decades.

“In the years since, he has granted hundreds of wishes to children all over the world, becoming one of the all-time most requested celebrity wish granters,” as cited by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “He remains one of the organization’s most popular wish requests. In 2008, he was named Make-A-Wish Chief Wish Ambassador for the life-changing impact he has had on wish kids and their families.”

Years after his retirement in 2003, Jordan continued his active involvement with the foundation and was appointed Chief Wish Ambassador in 2008.

In 2023, Jordan not only marked a personal milestone but also celebrated his 60th birthday with a record-setting $10 million donation.

The gift not only honored his 60th birthday but also became the largest individual donation in Make-A-Wish’s 43-year history.

“For the past 34 years, it’s been an honor to partner with Make-A-Wish and help bring a smile and happiness to so many kids,” the Hall of Famer said. “Witnessing their strength and resilience during such a tough time in their lives has truly been an inspiration. I can’t think of a better birthday gift than seeing others join me in supporting Make-A-Wish so that every child can experience the magic of having their wish come true.”

Moreover, even before his 60th birthday, Jordan had donated more than $5 million for the organization.

This selfless gesture from Jordan underscored his longstanding commitment to granting wishes for children with critical illnesses and giving them moments of hope during difficult times.

Related: In 1974, Ronald Reagan paid about $527,000 for a 688-acre California ranch; the Young America’s Foundation has owned it since 1998 and still opens it only to students and supporters

Hot Chocolate was a soul band that formed in the late ’60s and found fame years later with a hit song about love that has since become a sexy, sultry favorite for romance and fun.

At some point in time, everyone has heard the track “You Sexy Thing,” which was released in 1975 by Hot Chocolate. It’s been a staple for sexual rendezvous, date nights, and plenty more. It was released in October of that year as the second single from their self-titled album.

“You Sexy Thing” landed notably high on the charts at No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 6 on the Hot Soul Singles chart. It also did well overseas with a No. 2 on the UK chart and in the top 5 in other countries.

Hot Chocolate was formed in 1969 by Jamaican-born singer Errol Brown and Tony Wilson. They gained John Lennon‘s attention when they did a reggae cover of “Give Peace a Chance” that landed them a record deal with Apple. It wasn’t long before the group left and joined RAK Records instead, headed by Mickie Most. They released various hit singles, like “Brother Louie” and “Emma” which became popular in the U.S.

Brown originally developed “You Sexy Thing” for his wife as a mash note, or romantic love letter, and it became something more. With Most as the group’s producer, he decided to release the track as the B-side to a ballad titled “Blue Night.” He felt “You Sexy Thing” wasn’t going to be a hit for Hot Chocolate.

“Well, ‘You Sexy Thing’ has a life of its OWN! I first took it to Mickey, strummed it on my guitar… And, once I did a verse and chorus, he was like That’s a smash!’. Which is what I was HOPING he’d say! But then, while we were in the studio doing it, he came up to me and said, ‘It’s not happening,'” explained Brown to Blues and Soul.

“So, with us doing another song at the same session called ‘Blue Night’, he decided to follow-up ‘Emma’ in America with ‘Blue Night’ and put out ‘Sexy Thing’ on the B-side. But then ‘Blue Night’ became probably the worst flop we’d ever had! “

Most was proven wrong about the track and had Hot Chocolate later re-record and re-release the track months later under his label. It was on track to become a No.1 hit on the charts before Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” skyrocketed. Brown said it was a feel-good song that just worked.

“Because it’s such a joyous song! I remember when I thought of the title I had a shiver go through me! ‘Cause it was such a nice way of using sex in a title without it being crude. You know, “you sexy thing” is a hook that’ll last for decades and decades, because it’s such a nice, pleasant thing to say to somebody! Which is why that song will always do well,” he explained.

The track gained later fame when it was included in the 1997 British comedy film, The Full Monty. It’s had a few resurgences over the years through commercials and TV series like The Office, Supernatural, and more.

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Ivanka Trump just celebrated her “Babi’s” 100th birthday with a sun-soaked backyard bash. And when the First Daughter shared photos of the family-filled Miami fête in an Instagram post, the weekend’s events caught the attention of a few famous faces. 

Fans and celebs flocked to the post, wishing “Babi” the best. Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt commented, “So beautiful!” But that’s not all. Supermodel Gisele Bündchen wrote, “What a blessing. Viva Babi!”, and rocker Sammy Hagar added a string of applauding hands emojis. 

Affectionately known as Babi, Marie Zelníčková is the mother of the late Ivana Trump, President Donald Trump’s ex-wife. Born in Czechoslovakia, Zelníčková was a constant presence in Ivanka’s life as a child. During an appearance on ‘The Diary Of A CEO’ podcast last April, she revealed, “My grandmother, and grandfather before he passed, on my mother’s side really raised us. My grandmother cooked every meal we ate for, you know, most of my childhood. She taught me a type of unconditional love and tenderness.”

Ivanka continued, “And I think more than anything, she was just this, unbelievably nurturing. I’d come home from school, and before I’d be out of the shower, she would have laundered my clothes and folded them and put them back on my bed. She was always feeding me, and food for her was like an expression of love.”

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In 2021, Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, moved their family from Washington, D.C., to Miami, Florida. Around that time, “Babi” came to live with the couple and their three children: Arabella, Joseph, and Theodore. 

“I feel so strongly for me and my children to have the experience to be there for her, in just like a small fraction of the way she was there for me, is such an extraordinary privilege. And for them to grow up with her at our table every single meal each night. And her telling her stories and stories of my mother who they sadly didn’t get to know,” said Ivanka. The usually composed 44-year-old teared up, adding, “I have a lot of love for this woman.”

Zelničková just turned 100, and her granddaughter’s recent post says it all: “100 years of life, love, family, and memories.” While Ivanka is front and center, she wasn’t the only Trump at the weekend party. Along with her three children and her husband, big brother Donald Trump Jr., his wife Bettina Trump, his children, younger brother Eric Trump, his wife Lara Trump, and their children also joined in the festivities. 

Even though Ivana passed away in 2022 at the age of 73, she was with her children, grandchildren, and mother in spirit, according to Ivanka: “My mother, her beloved daughter, was deeply missed, but her love and presence were felt throughout the day in the stories we shared and in the family she loved so fiercely.” 

What began as some after-work tinkering became a revolutionary new way to watch movies, shaping how people would spend time together and enjoy films for decades to come.

Richard Hollingshead was working at his father’s automotive chemical company in New Jersey when he came up with the concept of the drive-in theater. The idea, as the story goes, came to him as he tried to find a way for his mother to watch movies comfortably. 

Speaking to Smithsonian Magazine, Jim Kopp of the United Drive-in Theatre Owners Association explained, “His mother was—how shall I say it?—rather large for indoor theater seats. So he stuck her in a car and put a 1928 projector on the hood of the car, and tied two sheets to trees in his yard.”

The historical 66 Drive-In opened in 1949 on Route 66 in Carthage, Missouri. The theater still operates.

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He experimented in his own driveway in Camden, New Jersey, testing out different ideas. One involved using sprinklers to simulate rain. There was also the challenge of figuring out how to space cars properly so each could see the screen. He addressed this problem by spacing the cars a certain distance apart and placing blocks and ramps under the front wheels, so those farther from the screen wouldn’t have their view blocked by those in front.

In May of 1933, Hollingshead’s patent was approved. A month later, his first “park-in” theater (as they were called at the time) opened in Camden, New Jersey, and became the world’s first patented drive-in theater, with room for 400 cars.

According to the book Drive-in Theaters: A History from Their Inception in 1933, during the construction of the first theater, Hollingshead enthused that drive-in theaters are unique because “the whole family is welcome, regardless of how noisy the children are.”

After a lawsuit overturned his patent in 1949, drive-ins appeared across the country. Drive-ins grew in popularity after WWII as people looked to indulge again and spend time with their families. It peaked in the late 1950s to mid-1960s, with roughly 5,000 theaters nationwide.

One of the largest drive-in theaters was the All-Weather Drive-In of Copiague, New York. On a 28-acre lot, it had space for 2,500 cars, a full-service restaurant, and a kid’s playground.

A sign for a drive-in movie theater called “American Dream” declares it is closed on September 24, 2025 near Powell, Wyoming.

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Unfortunately, drive-in theaters lost popularity over time because of the rise of walk-in theaters, streaming services, and rising real estate costs. The History Channel estimates that fewer than 500 drive-in theaters still operate today; some sources, like New York Film Academy, have put that figure at over 300.

Regardless of the exact number, they’re far less popular than during their heyday in the ’50s and ’60s. D. Vogel, owner of the Bengies Drive-In, told Smithsonian Magazine that “there’s not enough income in it or else you’d see AMC or others getting drive-ins. It’s hard-earned money.”

For many people, the drive-in theater serves as a nostalgic beacon of times past. They represent a simpler time when friends, couples, and families could gather in their cars to watch something together under the starlight. Hollingshead’s patented invention, created to make his mother feel included, has brought people together for decades.

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If you’re looking for an easy and stylish way to declutter your bathroom, Amazon’s top-rated Simple Trending Over-the-Toilet Storage Rack is worth checking out. It has a clean, minimalistic design that’s versatile enough to complement any decor, and it’s now on sale for under $30. 

Originally $30, the three-tier cabinet is currently marked down to as low as $27 ahead of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, which will take place October 6 and 7 this week. The best deal is on the classic all-black colorway with three hooks and a towel rack to hold bath linens, toilet paper, brushes, and other bathroom essentials. However, the rack also comes in 11 additional color options at varying prices if you’re craving a different look.

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At 24.3 inches wide, 13 inches deep, and 64 inches high, the multi-tier rack is made to fit easily over most standard-sized toilets. But its tall, slim frame is also versatile enough to work in a variety of spaces around your home. You can use it as extra storage space in narrow entryways, compact kitchens and living rooms, small offices, or even laundry rooms. 

Constructed from thickened steel tubing and finished with a rust-resistant, waterproof coating, the storage rack is durable and designed to stand up to daily wear and tear. It includes securing straps to prevent wobbling or tipping and non-slip foot pads that further enhance stability. Each component comes clearly labeled, along with step-by-step setup instructions for hassle-free assembly. 

The bathroom rack has earned over 1,100 five-star reviews from Amazon shoppers, who called it a “great storage solution” for cluttered bathrooms and other small spaces. Multiple reviewers also highlighted its “sturdy” construction, with one calling it a “perfect space saver” and another noting it offers “tons of storage space.”

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October has arrived, bringing a versatile mix of fresh options to stream over the weekend. Netflix’s latest lineup features a high-profile star-led miniseries, a massive batch of long-running procedural television, and the final season drop of a beloved emotional family drama.

Whether you are looking for a prestige drama, a familiar procedural to play in the background, or a heartfelt mystery, here are the three titles arriving on Netflix this week to add to your watchlist.

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Adapted and written by Zoe Kazan, this seven-episode limited series offers a reimagining of John Steinbeck’s classic 1952 novel. The story explores the complex intergenerational conflicts between the Trask and Hamilton families, examining themes of human free will, family betrayal, and redemption against the backdrop of California’s Salinas Valley. Florence Pugh stars as Cathy Ames and serves as an executive producer on the series.

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The long-running network procedural follows a team of special agents as they investigate military and national security crimes connected to U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel. This multi-season drop shifts the platform’s collection into the post-Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) era, focusing on the team led by Special Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole). Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama and Katrina Law also star.

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The Way Home (Season 4) ‘The Way Home’ stars Léo Pady, Sadie Laflamme-Snow, Jordan Doww, Samuel Braun, Julia Tomasone

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The fourth and final season concludes the story of three generations of Landry family women living under one roof on a small-town farm. The narrative follows Kat (Chyler Leigh), Del (Andie MacDowell), and Alice (Sadie Laflamme-Snow) as they resolve mysteries surrounding a time-traveling pond, navigate past family heartbreaks, and seek generational healing. With the arrival of Season 4, the entirety of The Way Home is available to stream, offering a complete watch for fans of multi-generational family dramas and cozy mysteries.

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Modern coffee makers have come a long way from the clunky black machines that seemed determined to take up half the kitchen counter. These days, a coffee maker can be just as much a part of your kitchen aesthetic as your cookware. If I’m going to look at the same appliance every morning before I’ve had my coffee, I’d prefer it to be pretty.

That’s one reason Caraway’s new 10-Cup Coffee Maker immediately caught my attention. The brand has taken its signature muted, yet colorful, modern approach to cookware and meal prep and applied it to an appliance most of us use every single day. Even better, this one has a plastic-free brew path, with glass and stainless steel making up the components that come into contact with your water and coffee.

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The coffee maker is available in four gorgeous shades—Cream, Stone, Midnight and Clay—and I’m particularly partial to Clay. It has that warm, earthy quality that would look right at home with wood accents, neutral ceramics and cozy kitchen decor. I can already picture it sitting on my counter next to a pretty mug and a little jar of coffee beans.

Of course, this isn’t just a case of style over substance. Caraway says the machine uses a controlled bloom and even water distribution, with brewing temperatures between 195 and 205 degrees. It also has a reusable stainless steel filter, a glass carafe and a 90-minute warming plate. The whole thing is operated with a single dial, which feels refreshingly uncomplicated in a world where some coffee makers seem to require a technology degree.

And early reviewers seem quite smitten. One person summed up their experience simply: “I didn’t realize how smooth coffee can taste.” Another reviewer wrote that it’s “user-friendly” and “made from safe materials” thanks to the glass carafe and stainless-steel brewing system, adding, “No more plastic! Plus, she is stunning!”

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I also loved seeing reviewers praise the machine for being both beautiful and easy to use. One called it “Beautiful, simple, and made for busy mornings,” while another said it was easy to use, appreciated the materials and said it “looks so good sitting out on the counter.”

That last part really gets me. I’m all for a kitchen appliance that works hard—but if it can also look gorgeous enough to leave on display, even better. Caraway’s new coffee maker might just make the daily coffee ritual a little more stylish.

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A close-knit neighborhood can be one of the most useful layers of home security. Neighbors notice unfamiliar vehicles, collect packages while you’re away and alert one another when something unusual happens. But even an active Neighborhood Watch is fundamentally different from professional home monitoring.

The Department of Justice describes Neighborhood Watch as a crime-prevention program in which residents identify and report suspicious activity, often while working with local law enforcement. Professional monitoring adds a separate layer: a trained monitoring team that remains available around the clock to respond when an alarm is triggered.

If you’re asking, “Do I need professional monitoring?” the answer depends on what you want your security system to do when you’re asleep, away from home or unable to respond yourself.

Upgrade your protection beyond group chats with ADT’s Pro Monitoring and live video verification. Contact ADT today to speak with an expert and secure your home with fast, reliable emergency dispatch.

Is neighborhood watch enough for home safety?

An active Neighborhood Watch can improve awareness and encourage residents to report suspicious activity, but it isn’t a substitute for an alarm system or professional monitoring. Neighbors aren’t stationed at your house around the clock, and community programs generally depend on residents observing and reporting activity to law enforcement.

That distinction becomes clearer when you compare the two:

Neighborhood Watch

Professional Monitoring

Residents watch for suspicious activity

Trained professionals monitor alarm signals

Relies on people noticing activity

Uses security sensors and alarm systems

Residents report concerns to police

Monitoring agents can contact emergency services

Coverage depends on participation and availability

Monitoring is designed to operate 24/7

Primarily community-focused

Focused on a specific protected property

Neighborhood Watch remains useful precisely because it serves a different purpose. A 2008 review published through the U.S. Department of Justice found that Neighborhood Watch was associated with reduced crime in the majority of evaluations it examined, although the researchers noted limitations in the available evidence.

The two approaches can work together rather than compete.

What can a neighborhood watch actually do?

A formal Neighborhood Watch program is more structured than a group text or social media page. The National Institute of Justice describes participants as the “eyes and ears” of local law enforcement, with residents learning to identify and report suspicious activity.

Its Strengths Are Community Awareness and Prevention

An active group can:

• Notice unfamiliar activity around homes and streets
• Share information about recurring problems
• Encourage residents to secure doors, windows and other entry points
• Report suspicious behavior to the appropriate authorities
• Help maintain visible signs that residents are paying attention

The Neighborhood Watch manual produced with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs and National Sheriffs’ Association also emphasizes staying active and informed and working with local law enforcement.

Those benefits don’t require residents to confront anyone. In fact, Neighborhood Watch guidance specifically emphasizes observation and reporting rather than taking personal risks.

A neighborhood group, therefore, works best as a community layer—not as a replacement for the security equipment protecting your individual home.

While neighbors are great for keeping an eye on the block, they can’t monitor your property around the clock when you’re sleeping or away. Get a free quote from ADT today to see how 24/7 professional monitoring can complete your home security strategy.

What does professional monitoring add?

Professional monitoring changes who is responsible for responding to an alarm signal. With ADT Pro Monitoring, agents are available 24/7 and can verify alarm events or alert emergency services when appropriate.

That distinction is especially relevant when you’re asleep or away.

A neighbor may see something unusual while driving home. A monitoring system, by contrast, is connected directly to sensors and alarms at your property. If a protected door or window is opened, the system can generate an alarm without depending on someone across the street to notice it.

ADT’s current monitoring plans also support video verification. For eligible systems, homeowners can allow ADT to access available camera clips after an alarm is triggered, giving monitoring agents additional information to help verify what is happening.

ADT’s director of monitoring, Shari Wilson, describes the role this way: “Reviewing alerts, verifying what’s real and stepping in when something’s wrong—that’s what we do every day.”

When should you consider professional monitoring?

Professional monitoring deserves consideration if you want your home security system to have a response process that doesn’t depend entirely on you or your neighbors.

It may be especially useful if:

• You regularly sleep through notifications. A phone alert is only useful if someone sees and acts on it.
• You travel frequently. Neighbors may know you’re gone, but they can’t monitor your property continuously.
• You live alone. Having a separate response resource can reduce the number of situations you have to handle yourself.
• You want monitored fire or carbon monoxide protection. Security monitoring can extend beyond burglary detection when compatible life-safety devices are included.
• You have cameras but don’t want to watch them constantly. Professional monitoring can add an active response layer rather than leaving every alert for you to investigate.

ADT’s current Pro-Protect plans can include professional monitoring, live video feeds, camera motion alerts and object detection for people, packages and vehicles, depending on the system and plan.

A Neighborhood Group Can Still Be Valuable

Choosing professional monitoring doesn’t mean abandoning community-based security.

A neighbor can tell you that someone is checking car doors on the street. A community group can share information about repeated incidents. Someone nearby may notice a package sitting outside while you’re traveling.

Professional monitoring just handles a different part of the equation: responding to signals generated by your security system when you’re not in a position to respond yourself.

Can neighborhood watch and professional monitoring work together?

Yes. In fact, combining the two creates separate layers of protection rather than asking one system to do everything. Neighborhood Watch promotes community awareness and reporting, while professional monitoring provides an around-the-clock response channel for alarms at your property.

The same principle applies to cameras, door and window sensors, smart locks and other security devices. Each serves a different function, while professional monitoring provides a response layer behind the system.

If you’re unsure whether your current setup leaves gaps, an ADT security professional can evaluate your property and discuss available monitoring options. Schedule a free quote and consultation with ADT to determine which combination of equipment and monitoring fits your home.

Packing for a quick trip does not always require a suitcase. A duffel bag can be the ideal in-between option for a night away, a workout class, a sports practice or a weekend visit with family, offering more room than a backpack without the bulk of rolling luggage.

The right bag can also make those ordinary routines feel a little more personal. Licensed artwork brings a fun, expressive detail to a practical accessory, letting shoppers choose a design connected to a character, show or pop-culture obsession they already love.

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Licensed Duffel Bag, Harry Potter, $15 at Five Below

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Five Below’s Licensed Duffel Bag is a $15 option for travel and the gym and is available in Harry Potter, Toy Story and KPop Demon Hunters designs. The retailer describes it as a bag for packing gear for trips or workouts, and it’s part of Five Below’s “Five Beyond” assortment.

The bag features licensed artwork, giving it a more expressive look than a basic duffel. Because available designs can change over time and differ by store, shoppers may find a range of themed options depending on current inventory.

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Its spacious duffel shape makes it easy to fit sneakers, a change of clothes, a water bottle, toiletries and other essentials in one place. For a quick overnight stay, use packing cubes to separate pajamas, toiletries and a next-day outfit. For the gym, keep a small pouch inside for items such as headphones, a lock and a charger.

At $15, it is a budget-friendly option for shoppers who need an extra travel bag without investing in premium luggage. The product is listed as imported and sold as one bag.

Stock appears to vary by location, and the retailer’s listing currently indicates the featured style may be unavailable at some stores. Still, if you’re looking for a playful, affordable bag that moves easily between the gym, a sleepover and a weekend getaway, this Five Below find is worth checking out.

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A few days after one of the cast members of the beloved 1990s sitcom Saved by the Bell, Dennis Haskins, died at the age of 75, one of the show’s main cast members finally broke her silence to comment on the emotional and unexpected death.

Elizabeth Berkley, who played one of the main students on the show named Jessie Spano, took to Instagram on Oct. 2 to share her thoughts on Haskins’ death. She posted a photo of the entire main cast of the show on her account, starting her tribute by highlighting how meaningful and important this time of her life was.

Berkley wrote, “I started Saved by the Bell when I was 15 years old. We were six teenagers at such a formative and impressionable time in our lives.” Going on, she turned her focus to Haskins, noting how great an influence he was on them all.

“Dennis was kind, protective and deeply caring,” she said. “He gave us space to be ourselves and to figure out who we were becoming, while always making us feel that he was there if we needed him. He treated us as equals , as the professionals that we were .He respected and trusted us.”

Berkley also praised Haskins’ acting and how devoted he was to the job. The actress continued her message by declaring, “Mr. Belding couldn’t have been anyone else,” something many fans echoed in the comments.

“So much of what made him so loved came from Dennis’s inherent goodness ,the same goodness we were lucky enough to receive and be around every day,” Berkley concluded.

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Fellow Saved by the Bell star Tiffani Thiessen, who shared some touching words about Haskins shortly after his death was announced, commented on Berkley’s post to say, “Perfectly said friend ❤️.”

Fans felt similarly, commenting, “Beautiful tribute! He really was Mr. Belding!” and “He really was so much of the heart of that show. And the comedy.”

Haskins’ death was shared with the public on Sept. 29, and as of writing, there has been no official cause of death announced. But the actor’s ex-wife, Sarah Quinones, confirmed to TMZ that Haskins had been battling Parkinson’s disease for many years but kept the health battle private.

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Fall is well underway now, but that doesn’t mean there are no more opportunities for outdoor get-togethers, BBQs, and all types of celebrations. And if you plan on playing host this autumn, you’ll need the proper equipment and party essentials. To keep your guests, grub, and decor shielded from the sun and elements, a tent is an absolute must.

Right now, the GVDV Pop-Up Canopy is on sale at Walmart for the low price of $80. Originally priced at $130, shoppers can save nearly 40% on this versatile structure that will help you become the hostess with the mostest. 

GVDV Pop-Up Canopy, $80 (was $130) at Walmart

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Measuring 10 feet wide by 10 feet tall, this tent can accommodate four tables and up to eight people at the same time. Weighing just 30 pounds, its sturdy metal frame is made up of steel tubes that provide extra support and reinforcement. Meanwhile, the canopy is made of fabric that is waterproof and able to block out 99% of harmful sun rays. Depending on your needs, the structure offers three adjustable heights that can be changed via a thumb push button on one of the canopy’s legs.

“Instant shade and comfort for any outdoor event!” wrote one shopper. “Setting it up is a breeze — literally takes just a few minutes with minimal effort. The structure is sturdy and holds up well against wind and light rain, providing reliable shelter during our camping trips and backyard gatherings.”

GVDV Pop-Up Canopy, $80 (was $130) at Walmart

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“Well-designed, easy to use, and built to last,” said a second reviewer. “This size is perfect — large enough to cover vehicles, yet still manageable for one person to set up alone.”

The canopy tent is available in seven colors, including black, blue, red, green, and white, that all come with four ropes, eight stakes, and a carrying bag. Due to its portable and convenient design, you can use this pop-up canopy in your backyard, at the beach, while tailgating, or in any other situation where you need protection from the sun and inclement weather. The best part? There’s no tools needed for assembly.

Another customer wrote, “I was really impressed with how simple this tent was to set up. It’s sturdy, provides great shade, and looks fantastic. Perfect for outdoor gatherings or market events. I highly recommend it!”

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Enjoy the last few weeks of mild weather with this $80 pop-up canopy. It’s an easy investment that you’ll be happy to have in your arsenal for years to come.

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A dramatic transformation has taken place along one of Hawaii’s most rugged coastlines after an iconic 90-foot natural landmark collapsed into the Pacific Ocean.

Hōlei Sea Arch, located in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, is no longer standing, the National Park Service announced on Oct. 1.

The massive lava rock formation was still standing on Wednesday, Sept. 23, but had collapsed by the night of Sunday, Sept. 27, according to park officials.

The exact time of the collapse is unknown. The National Park Service said it could have occurred while the park was temporarily closed during Tropical Storm Nolo.

The arch extended from steep sea cliffs into the Pacific Ocean and stood approximately 90 feet tall. It was carved into a roughly 550-year-old ancient lava flow through differential erosion, in which waves gradually wear away layers of rock of varying hardness.

Its disappearance may be dramatic, but it was not entirely unexpected.

The National Park Service had previously described Hōlei Sea Arch as a temporary formation with a limited lifespan, noting that the same relentless erosion that created the landmark would eventually cause it to crumble into the ocean.

The coastline surrounding Hōlei Sea Arch had also shown signs of instability for years.

Earthquakes associated with the 2018 Kīlauea eruption and summit collapse damaged cliffs near the arch. New cracks and instability led officials to close the original viewing area in January 2020, with a new viewing area farther from the cliff edge opening that March.

Later in 2020, massive surf from Tropical Storm Darby broke a chunk of rock from the lower portion of the arch.

While Hōlei Sea Arch disappeared during the period surrounding Tropical Storm Nolo, park officials have not said that the storm caused the collapse.

The National Park Service is now warning visitors to stay away from unstable cliff edges near the former arch. Officials said photos circulating on social media have shown people entering the closed area, potentially putting both themselves and first responders at risk.

The dramatic before-and-after images show just how much the coastline has changed. Where the enormous arch once extended into the Pacific, visitors now see the jagged remnants of the sea cliff.

The transformation is also part of a natural process that continues along Hawaii’s volcanic coastline.

According to the National Park Service, sea arches form when waves repeatedly strike sea cliffs and caves, gradually eroding weaker rock. But that erosion doesn’t stop once an arch forms. Waves continue attacking the remaining rock until the bridge eventually collapses.

Other sea arches can eventually form as the coastline continues to retreat and evolve.

For visitors hoping to see what remains of Hōlei Sea Arch, park officials are emphasizing that the surrounding cliffs remain unstable and could collapse without warning.

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Costco shoppers in several states could soon have a new warehouse closer to home. According to the retailer’s list of upcoming locations, five U.S. openings are scheduled for October 2026, followed by nine more across the United States and Canada in November.

This October, Costco plans to open in Lee’s Summit, Missouri; The Colony, Texas; Amherst, New York; Lawrence, Kansas; and Camarillo, California. For people living nearby, that could mean a shorter drive to stock up on groceries and household essentials.

According to FinanceBuzz, several October locations already have specific opening dates. The outlet lists Lee’s Summit, Missouri, for this October 2 at 10 SE Oldham Parkway, followed by Amherst, New York, on October 26 at 4230 Ridge Lea Road.

Lawrence, Kansas, is scheduled to open October 29 at 6200 Mercato Drive, with doors opening at 8 a.m. Camarillo, California, is listed for October 30 at Camarillo Town Center, south of the 101 Freeway.

The Colony, Texas, is also scheduled for October. Its warehouse will be in Grandscape, near Spring Creek Parkway and Grandscape Boulevard, although FinanceBuzz says an exact opening date has not been announced.

Shoppers nearby can already fill up their tanks and get a look at the new locations before the warehouses open. According to FinanceBuzz, Amherst’s gas station opened September 4, while Camarillo’s has been operating since May 1.

November’s lineup includes South Meridian, Idaho; Vallejo, California; Newport News, Virginia; and Franklin, Wisconsin. Chandler, Arizona, is listed as a Business Center.

Canadian shoppers have four openings to look out for in November: northeast Edmonton and Lloydminster in Alberta, and East Windsor and Wasaga Beach in Ontario.