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From fake cobwebs that brush against your face to motion-activated ghosts that suddenly spring to life, a silly Halloweenprank will take trick-or-treaters’ experience from good to great.

If you're looking for an easy way to add a spooky surprise to your front porch this year, this animated Halloween doorbell from Grandid Road might be the perfect finishing touch. It’s a creepy decoration that makes trick-or-treating even more fun—for both you and your guests!

A Halloween Doorbell Prank Hidden in Plain Sight

At first glance, the Animated Eyeball Doorbell looks like an ordinary vintage-style doorbell mounted beside your front door. But the moment a trick-or-treater presses the button, the fun begins.

Instead of simply hearing a traditional doorbell chime, a giant eyeball suddenly pops out, glows an eerie green, and looks from side to side as if it's watching your visitors. To make things even creepier, it delivers one of several spooky greetings—like "Enter at your own risk" or "You rang?"—along with eerie creaking door sound effects that make the whole experience feel like something straight out of a haunted house.

It's battery-operated and designed for covered outdoor use, so it's easy to hang by your front door without dealing with extension cords or complicated installation. And because everything is triggered automatically with the push of a button, you don't have to hide behind the door waiting for the perfect moment—the decoration does all the work for you!

A Family-Friendly Halloween Doorbell Prank Everyone Can Enjoy This animated Halloween doorbell prank is fun for all.

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What we love most about this Animated Eyeball Doorbell is that it’s spooky enough to catch visitors off guard without being so scary that younger trick-or-treaters are likely to run away in tears. Instead, it creates one of those fun "Did you see that?!" moments that makes Halloween feel a little more magical.

Plus, it makes trick-or-treating more fun for you, too! If you're watching from inside the house or through a nearby window, seeing everyone's reactions may end up being even more entertaining than handing out the actual candy.

More Halloween Pranks to Try This Year

Looking for even more harmless Halloween prank ideas? Here are a few easy ways to surprise trick-or-treaters this year:

• Place a fake hand inside the candy bowl for an unexpected surprise. 
• Dress as a life-size scarecrow and stay perfectly still until someone gets close.
• Fill your yard with glow-in-the-dark eyeballs that peek out from bushes after dark.
• Recruit a family member to pose as a Halloween decoration before suddenly coming to life.
• Use a motion-activated fog machine to create an eerie entrance to your porch.
• Set up a talking jack-o'-lantern that greets trick-or-treaters by your front steps.
• Add spooky sound effects that play as guests walk up your sidewalk.
• Hide a motion-activated skeleton behind a hay bale or stack of pumpkins.
• Sit on the porch and wear a spooky mask while pretending to scroll on your phone, then slowly look up without saying a word.
• Hide behind the front door and say, "Don't take all the candy!" just as someone reaches into the bowl.
• Hand out candy wearing Frankenstein or monster gloves.
• Tape a realistic plastic spider to the bottom of the candy bowl so it's revealed as the candy disappears.
• Put googly eyes inside your glasses so people do a double take when they first see you.

As far as cookie flavors go, it’s hard to beat the classic taste of a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. Snickerdoodles are great, and we can always make room for peanut butter, but there’s something about the rich, buttery taste of a chocolate chip cookie warm from the oven that just scratches that sweet treat itch. Thanks to crisp edges, soft centers and enough melty chocolate to make your mouth water, it’s one of those timeless recipes that reminds us of baking with grandma or cozying up on the couch on a rainy day. It’s like a memory distilled into a baked good. 

In fact, the chocolate chip cookie is so popular, it’s estimated that Americans eat a whopping 7 billion of them every year, according to Mrs. Fields. (Speaking for ourselves, we probably make up about half that number.) Clearly, the humble chocolate chip cookie holds a special place in our hearts, and if you’re looking for another excuse to eat your weight in cookie dough, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is just around the corner. That’s right, friends, an entire day dedicated to one of the most delicious cookies to ever exist.

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To help you commemorate the sweet occasion, we’ve gathered all the best discounts and freebies we could find in one place to help you celebrate with as many chocolate chip cookie options as you can get your hands on. We think a taste test may be in order.

When Is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 2026?

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Not to be confused with National Chocolate Chip Day on May 15 or National Cookie Day on December 4 (two other holidays we love), National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is coming up on Tuesday, August 4. To be honest, we never needed a national holiday as an excuse to eat more cookies, but we’ll take it.

The Best Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Deals

These are the places that are giving away free chocolate chip cookies for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day this year.

1. Burger King @munchwithdes

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Although it might be better known for its burgers than its cookies, Burger King is joining in on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with a deal made just for Royal Perks members. On Tuesday, August 4, fans can redeem 150 crowns in the BK app for two free cookies. It’s a deal fit for royalty.

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If you’ve ever stayed at a DoubleTree, then you’re well aware of the beloved complimentary warm chocolate chip cookie you get when you check in for your stay. It’s one of those little surprises that makes your stay that much sweeter. Fortunately for us, DoubleTree is celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4 by giving away free chocolate chip cookies—no reservation needed. Simply stop in to your nearest hotel on the day of to grab your dessert. 

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You’re either a soft and chewy cookie person, or you prefer crisp and snappy Tate’s. If you go for the latter, then you might want to head to Butterfield Market in Manhattan on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and grab a free froyo cup topped with a Tate’s Chocolate Chip Cookie. The two brands plan to give away 1,000 cups, so you’ll definitely want to get there early to make sure you snag yours if you're in the New York City area.

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BOGO Deals and Sweet Discounts

These five places are offering can't-miss deals and discounts to celebrate the crowd-favorite chocolate chip cookie.

1. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse View this post on Instagram

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse may as well be synonymous at this point. Because the sweet holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, fans can grab any Pizookie for just $5. It’s almost like they were destined to go together. Normally, the shareable cookie skillet topped with ice cream clocks in at about $9, so this deal is one you don’t want to miss out on. 

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There’s nothing sweeter than supporting a good cause, especially when chocolate chip cookies are involved. The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company in Philly is giving you a chance to indulge in both by offering chocolate chip cookies for $1 on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. All proceeds generated from the sales will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Philly. 

3. Insomnia Cookies

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Insomnia Cookies wouldn’t dream of missing out on all the fun on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, and as always, it’s celebrating in a big way. The late-night warm cookie delivery chain is giving customers who purchase a chocolate chunk cookie at full price a second one for free. You can choose between classic chocolate chunk, double chocolate chunk, or one of the vegan and gluten-free options. 

4. Maman  View this post on Instagram

Maman is celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day by offering a new Cookie & Coffee Happy Hour at all U.S. locations. Customers can grab a buy-one-get-one-free classic cookie (excluding the Martha) weekdays between 2 p.m and 6 p.m. through Sept. 2. You can also upgrade your drink from a small to a large during happy hour. The company is also running a buy-one-get-one-free offer on cookie boxes online between July 31 and August 5 with the code DOUBLEDOUGH.

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Supermarket chain Stater Bros. Markets isn’t missing out on the National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day fun. To help you celebrate the sweet day, Stater Bros. is offering 2-for-$3 mini chocolate chip cookies from the in-store bakery. Just make sure to grab a gallon of milk while you’re there for a classic pairing.

How to Get Deals on Cookie Deliveries

These five cookie connoisseurs will delivery cookies directly to you—what could be better?

1. Cheryl’s Cookies View this post on Instagram

There’s truly nothing better than getting cookies delivered straight to your door, and Cheryl’s Cookies has been doing it for the better part of four decades. To celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, the brand is giving customers 20-percent off all orders of $49 or more through August 31 with code CCO20. Additionally, customers can order treats starting at $1 per cookie August 3 through August 6.

2. GoPuff

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In addition to offering delivery for a variety of sweets and goodies, GoPuff is also giving cookie fans more to love on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with two sweet deals on its private-label brands:

• Buy two packs of Basically Cookie Thins for $8
• Save 20 percent when you buy two packs of Crave Shoppe Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

We'll take one of each!

3. Jacque Torres Chocolate View this post on Instagram

Famed chocolatier and Nailed It! mainstay Jacque Torres is also giving cookie fans a deal for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day by running a 25-percent off sale on chocolate chip cookies, cookie mixes and chocolate discs on August 4. You can take advantage of the deal in-store, or you can get your goodies shipped directly to your door. 

4. MyBetter Batch View this post on Instagram

If you’d rather make your own cookies instead of buying them, MyBetter Batch is a brand that makes baking mixes with no artificial flavors, preservatives or fillers, and it’s offering customers a free cookie mix with every $25 purchase through August 4 with the code COOKIECLASSIC. 

5. Sweet Loren's View this post on Instagram

If you’re gluten-intolerant and have been feeling left out, Sweet Loren’s is giving you a sweet deal too by offering 20-percent off all cookie dough products on Shopify between August 3 and 5 with the code SWEET20. You can also find some of its products in-store if you’d rather not wait.

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Some birthdays call for cake. Red Baron is celebrating with 50 pizza toppings.

To mark its 50th anniversary, the frozen pizza brand has unveiled a limited-edition creation called the Pizza Supreme Supreme: an over-the-top pie piled high with 50 different toppings. "Celebrate the anniversary of RED BARON with the supremest supreme pizza of all time, topped with 50 awesome ingredients," the company says on its website. And yes, the box proudly assures customers that "50 toppings" is "not a typo."

The anniversary pizza takes Red Baron's classic Supreme and turns the volume all the way up. Among its towering list of toppings are caramelized onions, pineapple, spicy Italian sausage, bacon bits, roasted mushrooms, black olives, turkey pepperoni, beef pepperoni, mozzarella, white cheddar, cilantro, and dozens more.

Red Baron leaned into the milestone on Instagram, sharing a scrollable carousel that reveals the pizza getting more and more loaded with every swipe. "For our 50th anniversary, we supremeified our Supreme pizza, and then supremed it some more," the brand captioned the post. Fans, unsurprisingly, had thoughts. "Nothing has ever meant more to me," one commenter wrote, while another quipped, "Red Baron, go home, you're drunk." Others simply begged for a taste, with one comment reading, "Zoom this into my mouth."

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Unfortunately, you won't find the Pizza Supreme Supreme in your grocery store's freezer aisle. Instead, the pizza is only available through a sweepstakes running through Aug. 4. Winners will receive one Pizza Supreme Supreme along with a commemorative gold-colored pizza tray. The odds of winning depend on the number of entries received, according to the official rules.

Red Baron has been serving frozen pizza lovers since 1976, and today produces more than 100 million pizzas each year. After half a century in the freezer aisle, the brand clearly decided there was only one appropriate way to celebrate: by seeing just how many toppings could fit on a single pizza.

Whether you think it's delicious, outrageous, or both, one thing is certain: this may be the most supreme Supreme pizza Red Baron has ever made.

For some people, consistently feeling exhausted has become so commonplace that they just accept it as normal. PSA: It shouldn’t be. Sure, there are periods of life when fatigue is going to happen—such as after having a baby or during finals week in school—but fighting exhaustion on a daily basis should never be someone’s experience long-term.

Not only can feeling fatigued all the time get in the way of enjoying daily activities, but it’s also often a sign of an underlying health condition that shouldn’t be ignored. Dr. Michael Billington, MD, the chief science officer at PrimaryMD, says that when a patient comes to him about fatigue, he starts by ruling out the worst-case scenarios first. 

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“Anyone who has unintentional weight loss, fever or night sweats, shortness of breath, chest pain, abnormal bleeding, including heavy menstrual periods or blood in the stool, or new lymph node swelling needs to be worked up very expeditiously,” he says.

Fortunately, the majority of the time, the reason for fatigue is not as serious. In fact, Parade asked three primary care doctors what the most common reason for fatigue is, and they all said that it often comes from a specific nutrient deficiency. 

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The Common Nutrient Deficiency That Can Cause Fatigue

“Fatigue can indicate just about anything, and this is the reason that I do not immediately draw a conclusion,” says Dr. Alexander Acosta, MD,a primary care doctor with SonderCare, saying that one of the first questions he asks patients experiencing fatigue is how they sleep. After all, not getting enough sleep is one of the most straightforward reasons for feeling tired. Besides asking about sleep, Dr. Acosta says that he also asks patients about their diet and stress, two other factors that are greatly connected to energy levels.    

All three of the primary care doctors we talked to say that getting a basic metabolic panel and testing nutrient levels are key steps toward figuring out the root cause of fatigue. They say that, often, fatigue is caused by being deficient in either iron or vitamin B12. 

“In the United States, iron, vitamin D, B12, folate and magnesium are common deficiencies,” says Dr. Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, a family practice physician at Geisinger. She explains that iron and vitamin B12 deficiencies are most common among people who eat primarily plant-based and adds that menstruating women are also at higher risk for iron deficiency.  

Dr. Acosta adds that many people are deficient in iron, vitamin B12 and vitamin D at the same time, which can certainly cause fatigue.

“B12 is needed for red blood cell formation, and red blood cells deliver oxygen to all tissues in the body. If B12 is too low, oxygen is reduced, which can lead to fatigue, brain fog and muscle weakness. B12 is also used to keep the myelin sheath around your nerves healthy, and, if your B12 levels remain low over an extended period of time, symptoms become more than just fatigue and begin to impact the nervous system,” he explains.

To this point, according to a 2022 scientific article, even vitamin B12 levels that are on the low side of normal can lead to fatigue and exhaustion. Scientific research has also shown that iron deficiency can lead to fatigue and trouble concentrating. 

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How To Get More Iron and Vitamin B12

If your doctor tells you that you have low iron or vitamin B12, you’ve identified the potential cause for your fatigue. The next question is how you can get more of these nutrients. “Vitamin B12 is made only by bacteria. No plant, fungus or animal makes it, which is why it reaches us almost entirely through animal foods,” Dr. Billington says.

To get more iron and vitamin B12, he recommends eating more eggs, shellfish (such as clams, mussels and oysters) and oily fish (such as salmon, mackerel and sardines). Beef is another food source of these nutrients, he adds.

“For people eating vegetarian or vegan, fortified foods are non-negotiable,” Dr. Billington says, explaining that this includes fortified breakfast cereals, fortified soy or almond milk, fortified meat substitutes and fortified nutritional yeast. 

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Unfortunately, Dr. Billington says that fermented foods like tempeh, miso, kimchi and sauerkraut don’t produce enough vitamin B12 to matter. And unfortunately, spirulina, which is often marketed as being rich in vitamin B12, doesn’t have enough of the nutrient to really move the needle.

To get more iron while sticking to a plant-based diet, up your intake of dark leafy greens, beans, lentils and tomatoes. 

When To Consider a Supplement

“Sometimes, for people whose levels are already low, food alone isn't enough to get them back up and running and that's where supplements can be a more convenient way of getting it,” Dr. Acosta says. 

Dr. Billington adds to this, saying that if someone is deficient in vitamin B12 because they cannot absorb it, rather than because they are not eating it, no amount of dietary change will fix it. This, he explains, can include people who have had gastric bypass surgery or who have an autoimmune condition.

All three doctors say that many people who are vegan or vegetarian should consider taking iron and vitamin B12 supplements if their bloodwork indicates a deficiency because it can be hard to get enough of these nutrients without eating meat. 

“Anyone on long-term metformin, or on a proton pump inhibitor or H2 blocker for years, should have their status checked,” Dr. Billington says. He explains that there are several other drugs associated with lower levels of vitamin B12 or iron, including colchicine, cholestyramine and oral contraceptives. “Patients on GLP-1 drugs are also at risk for deficiency due to appetite suppression,” he adds.

Dr. Acosta tells Parade that older adults may also want to consider supplementation. “Beyond age 50, individuals have reduced amounts of stomach acid and intrinsic factors, which are essential for the absorption of B12 from food, and even individuals with regular consumption of animal products can become deficient. In such instances, sublingual tablets or B12 injections are more effective as the vitamin is not affected by gut absorption,” he says.

As with all supplements, Dr. Malchuk issues a reminder that iron and vitamin B12 supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, so it’s important to only buy ones that are third-party tested. That way, you can make sure you’re getting the appropriate dose and there aren’t any toxic ingredients.

If you’re not deficient in vitamin B12, Dr. Billington says that taking a supplement won’t make you feel more energized. He emphasizes that it’s only people who are truly deficient who should consider a supplement.

What’s most important to remember is that it’s not normal to feel exhausted every day. “Patients normalize the fatigue for months to years before getting tested. They believe it is stress or aging and do not even consider their nutrient levels. It is important to have a blood test first, as there may be other problems that need to be addressed and supplementing may hide them,” Dr. Acosta says.

The secret to feeling more energized may simply require a change in what you eat. With this in mind, if you regularly feel exhausted, it’s worth it to get your nutrient levels checked.

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• Dr. Michael Billington, MD, chief science officer at PrimaryMD.
• Dr. Alexander Acosta, MD, primary care doctor with SonderCare.
• Dr. Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, family practice physician at Geisinger.
• Herrero Pfnür, I. A. (2022). Vitamin B12 Deficiency as the Cause.Deutsches Ӓrzteblatt International. 119(12):216.
• Auerbach, M., DeLoughery, T. G. and Tirnauer, J. S. (2025). Iron Deficiency in Adults: A Review. JAMA. 333(20):1813-1823.
• Food Sources of Iron. Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 
• Vitamin B12. National Institutes of Health.

If you've ever caught yourself staring at photos of Positano's cliffside hotels or Moroccan palace courtyards, only to wince at room rates pushing $3,000 a night, a huge new credit card update might finally put those bucket-list stays within reach. American Express has expanded its Membership Rewards program by bringing on The Leading Hotels of the World as a brand-new point transfer partner.

Beginning this summer, Amex cardholders can convert their Membership Rewards points directly into Leaders Club points at a 4-to-1 ratio (starting at 1,000 Amex points for 250 Leaders Club points). While four Amex points per hotel point might sound steep at first glance compared to standard chain transfers, Leaders Club points carry an unusually high value per point. More importantly, the partnership opens up award redemptions across a curated collection of more than 425 legendary, independent boutique hotels around the globe—properties that can't be found with major groups like Marriott, Hilton, or Hyatt.

For travelers who prefer distinct character and historic architecture of a storied hotel, being able to turn credit card points into once-in-a-lifetime stay is a game-changer. Here's a closer look at three iconic properties now within reach through the new program.

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3 Legendary Hotels You Can Now Book with Amex PointsLe Sirenuse (Positano, Italy) Le Sirenuse perched along the cliffs of Positano overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

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Perched on the steep cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, Le Sirenuse is perhaps the most famous family-run hotel in Southern Italy. Opened in 1951 by the Sersale family as a summer residence, the property overlooks the tiled dome of Santa Maria Assunta and the pastel houses tumbling down toward the Mediterranean Sea. Inside, antique furniture and hand-painted Italian tiles lead out to private balconies where guests sip limoncello while watching the boats drift across the bay. With peak summer rates routinely commanding thousands of dollars per night, using point transfers through Leaders Club offers a fresh way to experience this Positano institution.

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Royal Mansour (Marrakech, Morocco) Marrakech, Morocco. Amazing ambience of Royal Mansour hotel in Marrakech. Luxury hotel, exceptional palace.

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Commissioned by King Mohammed VI, the Royal Mansour is less of a traditional hotel and more of an imperial sanctuary set inside the ancient walls of Marrakech. Guests stay in private three-story riads tucked along winding outdoor alleyways filled with tilework, fountains, and lush gardens. The estate features hand-carved cedar wood, intricate mosaic tilework crafted by local artisans, and underground tunnels that allow staff to deliver seamless, discreet service. It represents the pinnacle of Moroccan hospitality and architecture, making it a true once-in-a-lifetime reward redemption.

San Ysidro Ranch (Montecito, California) View this post on Instagram

Tucked into the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains near Santa Barbara, San Ysidro Ranch has served as a secluded hideaway for Hollywood legends and political figures for over a century. It was the setting for Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh's wedding, as well as the honeymoon destination for John and Jacqueline Kennedy. Spread across 500 acres of lavender fields and citrus groves, the resort consists of private vine-covered cottages featuring stone fireplaces, sunken hot tubs, and private garden patios.

How to Maximise the New Partnership

For travelers who already carry the Platinum Card from American Express, this new transfer option stacks especially well with existing card benefits. Amex Platinum members receive complimentary Leaders Club Sterling status upon enrollment, which adds valuable on-property perks during your stay—including daily complimentary breakfast for two, flexible early check-in and late checkout options, pre-arrival room upgrades when available, and a 5% point bonus on eligible paid nights.

If you've been accumulating Membership Rewards points and saving them for a truly memorable escape, moving those points into Leaders Club brings some of the world's most sought-after independent hotels into realistic focus.

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Phil Collins first saw Taylor Swift perform 15 years ago. When speaking to Vernon Kay on BBC Radio 2’s Tracks of My Years, he recalled meeting the star at a Songwriters Hall of Fame event before her fame skyrocketed. He revealed that he was blown away by her performance of an underrated song from her album Fearless.

As reported by Billboard, the singer said, "I was at an event, Songwriters Hall of Fame. This was way, way back. And Taylor Swift, I met her. And [my daughter] Lily introduced me, funnily enough, because she knew her. And I met her, and I'd kind of known the name, but she wasn't anywhere near the star she is today.”

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He continued, “This very nice lady then got up on stage with a guitar and sang ‘White Horse,’ and it blew me away completely. Not only was the song great, and the sentiment of the song really got me, but she sang it beautifully. And it was just so simple, you know, her on a guitar.”

“White Horse” reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. It won Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance at the 2010 Grammy Awards. The music video that accompanied the song became the first video to debut at number one on CMT’s countdown.

When speaking about Swift, Collins said, “I've always had a soft spot for this song since then, and I'm so pleased that she's the hugest thing in the world now because she kind of feels like she deserves it. I mean, it’s easy to knock someone that’s got so much success, but I think she really deserves it.”

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Collins is set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist this year. He was previously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 as a member of Genesis, the English rock band that created hits like “I Can’t Dance,” “Invisible Touch,” and “That’s All.”

"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" — words enshrined in the Declaration of Independence.

But how far do you need to go to actually pursue happiness?

According to WalletHub's 2026 study, there are a lot of options on the table. That said, is first-place Fremont, California or second-place Bismarck, North Dakota enticing enough to visit solely to find your inner Zen?

Scottsdale, Arizona, ranked third in WalletHub's insightful study, a city known for year-round tourism, even though you might literally melt into the pavement if you venture away from your resort pool during summer.

Here's how Scottsdale fared for the following categories out of 182 cities in WalletHub's study:

• Emotional & Physical Well-Being: 11th place
• Income & Employment: 14th place
• Community & Environment: 2nd place

South Burlington, Vermont and Fargo, North Dakota rounded out the top 5.

Scottsdale is home to an array of celebrity-owned and award-winning restaurants, such as Café Monarch, ritzy hotels with shimmering pools beneath swaying palms, world-famous architecture, and a shop-'til-you-drop atmosphere throughout the storied streets of Old Town.

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Neighboring Phoenix may be a sprawling city, but Scottsdale is the region's vacation hotspot. And rightfully so.

The truth is, people love living here just as much as tourists love visiting. For example, when NBA teams visit the Suns, Scottsdale's resorts, restaurants, golf courses, and nightlife have long made it a favorite stop around the league.

Yes, the weather may be triple digits right now, so hiking the unmissable Camelback Mountain isn't the best idea — plus, it's rattlesnake season. However, it's August now. That means PSL season is only a month away, and come the fall, average daily high temperatures decrease from 101°F to 69°F, per Weather Spark.

Scottsdale is sun-drenched all year, making it an ideal fall getaway while being able to enjoy all the sights — not just ones involving shaded patios and poolside cocktails.

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Standing in the Walmart grocery aisle choosing between the name brand and Walmart's own Great Value brand usually comes down to your wallet. With food prices what they are right now, grabbing the store brand feels like the easiest way to shave $20 or $30 off your total at checkout.

Still, most of us hesitate before putting the cheaper box in the cart. You look at the price difference and wonder if the generic cereal will taste like cardboard, or if the cheap frozen pizza is going to end up in the trash because the kids refuse to eat it. No one wants to waste money on a bad knockoff just to save a buck.

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But, here's the thing: you aren't actually buying a dramatically inferior product. Walmart doesn't grow fields of wheat or run dairy farms; they pay other companies to do it. Big food brands have huge factories that need to stay busy, so they use their regular setup, machines and basic ingredients to pack items for Walmart under the Great Value name.

The companies don't publicize these deals because they still want people to buy their premium lines, but the connection is easy to spot if you know where to look. Public safety recalls and the factory plant codes printed directly on the packaging make it easy to see exactly which major brands are making your everyday budget buys.

Why Store Brands Taste Exactly Like Name Brands

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The reason a store brand tastes so close to a name-brand favorite comes down to shared infrastructure. Setting up an industrial food facility costs millions of dollars, so instead of building its own factories, Walmart simply rents time on the advanced assembly lines that major brands already own.

When a factory shifts from running a premium label to a Great Value batch, the core processing machinery and basic agricultural sourcing stay the same.

However, to protect their main brand's reputation, companies rarely use their exact, trademarked recipes for the generic version. Instead, they change the formulation slightly—maybe adjusting the spice blend, sugar ratios or cooking times.

This is why a store brand might taste a tiny bit different if you sample them side-by-side, but the foundational texture, quality and mouthfeel remain nearly the same. You are essentially getting a minor variation made by the exact same experts.

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The Big-Name Brands Hiding Behind Great Value Labels

From the dairy case to the freezer section, these are the major brands behind Walmart's Great Value budget line.

1. Great Value Bread

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Swapping your usual sandwich loaf for Great Value white or wheat bread is a quick way to trim your total at checkout, but you aren't actually downgrading your lunch.

Bimbo Bakeries USA, the commercial bread giant that owns household names like Sara Lee and Arnold, is the manufacturer baking these sandwich loaves for Walmart.

Because these commercial bakeries use their regular facility equipment and regional flour supplies to fulfill Walmart's orders, the cheaper loaf matches the exact softness and quality of the premium names.

In fact, bakery employees have revealed that the main difference is simply a machine switching out the plastic bags at the end of the conveyor line. You end up saving over a dollar a loaf simply by skipping the Sara Lee logo.

2. Great Value Frozen Pizza

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Picking up a budget frozen pizza is usually a quick way to feed a crowd, but you might hesitate if you are worried about getting a low-tier product. If you buy a Great Value Thin Crust or Stuffed Crust pie, you are getting a recipe made by Palermo Villa Inc.—the manufacturer behind Palermo’s Pizza.

The supply chain connection came to light earlier this year when a federal public health alert regarding a third-party ingredient supplier named Palermo Villa as the processing facility handling Walmart's pizzas.

3. Great Value Ice Cream

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Paying a premium for name-brand tubs isn't always necessary when stocking up your freezer. Walmart’s Great Value ice cream cartons are made by Wells Enterprises, the Iowa-based creamery behind major brands like Blue Bunny and Halo Top.

Unlike most private-label deals that are kept under wraps, Walmart actually features this partnership directly in product spotlights on its corporate site. Because the creamery uses its regular local milk supplies and facility machinery to churn the ice cream, the cheaper tubs match the creamy texture of their main labels.

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4. Great Value Butter

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Buying butter for baking and cooking has gotten surprisingly expensive, but choosing the store brand is a quick way to keep your bill in check. If you grab a four-stick package of Great Value salted butter, you are very likely taking home dairy products made by Land O'Lakes.

As a giant, farmer-owned cooperative, Land O'Lakes handles an immense volume of cream, meaning they regularly contract with major retailers to package private-label butter batches.

While the brands don't publicize these supplier deals, a factory mix-up completely exposed the relationship to consumers. Multiple shoppers posted viral videos showing that when they opened their factory-sealed boxes of premium Land O'Lakes butter, the individual sticks inside were accidentally wrapped in Great Value paper.

5. Great Value Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix

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Whipping up a batch of fluffy pancakes on Saturday morning shouldn't require buying expensive name-brand boxes. If you regularly pick up Walmart’s Great Value Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix, you are baking with a blend crafted by The Krusteaz Company.

Long known in the baking world as a pioneer of simple, just-add-water mixes, the company uses its huge commercial mill infrastructure to package store-brand lines right alongside its flagship boxes.

This breakfast partnership became common knowledge during an official federal food safety recall. The manufacturer, then operating under its historical corporate name, Continental Mills, was forced to issue an FDA product notice after a cable fragment on the factory line accidentally snapped.

The official safety filings explicitly listed Great Value right alongside their core national production runs.

6. Great Value Cottage Cheese

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Finding a good tub of cottage cheese for a quick breakfast or snack usually comes down to trusting the texture.

If you save some money and pick up the Great Value tub instead of the name brands, you are eating dairy products made by Saputo Cheese USA. While you might not know the corporate name Saputo, you may know their flagship consumer labels like Frigo, Dragone and Treasure Cave.

The definitive paperwork linking the two brands together came from a major multi-state safety notice issued in February 2026. A routine factory pasteurization check forced Saputo to pull its regular name-brand lines along with Great Value's 16-ounce and 24-ounce tubs across 24 states.

7. Great Value Vienna Sausages

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Stocking up on canned staples like Vienna sausages or potted meat shouldn't mean guessing whether the product inside is safe and reliable.

If you choose the Great Value option over the name brands, you are buying canned goods packaged by Conagra Brands. While Conagra is the giant corporate umbrella name, you may know their flagship canned meat label, Armour Star.

The paper trail connecting these two pantry items came from a multi-million-pound USDA food recall. Conagra had to pull its standard Armour Star cans right alongside Walmart's Great Value batches because of a mechanical packaging defect discovered at its processing warehouse.

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8. Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers

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Tossing a handful of oyster crackers into a hot bowl of chili or chowder is a classic comfort, and grabbing the Great Value box is a great way to skip the name-brand markup.

If you take home the store-brand box, your crackers are baked by Shearer's Foods. While it might not be a household name on its own, Shearer's is a big snack manufacturing powerhouse that bakes chips, pretzels and crackers for some of the biggest food brands in the country.

Shearer's connection to the Walmart cracker aisle became public record during an official FDA Class II recall. The manufacturer had to pull more than 15,000 cases of crackers off store shelves due to a machinery wire contamination issue at one of its main baking facilities.

The federal enforcement filings explicitly named Walmart’s Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers right alongside premium regional brands as coming from the exact same production lines.

9. Great Value Nuts

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Grabbing a canister of mixed nuts or cashews for a quick snack can give you sticker shock, making the lower store-brand price tag look highly tempting.

If you opt for Great Value, your snacks are coming from John B. Sanfilippo & Son—the parent company behind Fisher Nuts. The manufacturer operates a huge processing network that supplies premium private-label nuts alongside its flagship national line.

This hidden partnership came to light during a voluntary product safety recall involving Great Value honey-roasted cashews. The official company announcement explicitly tied the processing run back to the same facilities that roast and pack the Fisher brand.

10. Great Value Frozen Chicken

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Picking up a budget-friendly tray of raw poultry shouldn't mean worrying about woody texture or poor trimming. If you buy the fresh Great Value chicken breasts instead of the brand-name alternatives, you are getting poultry supplied directly by Tyson Foods.

As one of the single largest meat processors in the world, Tyson runs massive regional packaging operations that handle raw distribution directly for Walmart's private label.

The proof is located entirely on the packaging trays. Food safety laws mandate that raw meat must feature a stamped USDA establishment number. If you check the fine print on a tray of fresh Great Value chicken, it frequently displays the exact facility codes belonging to Tyson's processing network.

Because they come from the exact same regional facilities, you are taking home the identical USDA-grade standards as the more expensive Tyson-branded packages down the aisle.

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11. Great Value Chicken Broth

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Pantry staples like chicken broth are essentially identical ingredients, so paying double for a label rarely makes sense. Walmart’s Great Value broth cartons are manufactured by TreeHouse Foods, a big private-label company that processes food for major national brands.

This supply chain detail was revealed during a food safety recall when a batch of Great Value Chicken Broth had to be pulled from shelves due to a packaging seal defect. The FDA enforcement report named TreeHouse Foods as the responsible party, confirming that your holiday soups and weeknight gravies are being handled by a top-tier national supplier.

12. Great Value Slider Freezer Bags

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Saving money on your weekly grocery trip isn't just about the food itself—it’s about how you store your leftovers and handle meal prep too. If you grab the Great Value Slider Freezer Bags, you may be using kitchen plastic manufactured directly by Reynolds Consumer Products—the giant corporate force behind Hefty and Reynolds Wrap.

The potential relationship is hidden right in the packaging details. The Great Value boxes feature "Stand 'N Store" pleated bottoms and "Snap 'N Click" tracks, which are the exact design names registered to Reynolds' product lines.

Because these features match up so closely with the name-brand versions, grabbing the cheaper box lets you preserve your food with that same dependable leak protection while skipping the premium price tag.

How to Spot a Secret Name Brand at Walmart

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You don't need to be an industry insider to figure out who made your food. The easiest trick is checking the stamps on dairy products like butter or cottage cheese.

Food safety laws require a tiny factory code printed right on the container. If you drop those numbers into a quick online search, it will tell you the exact regional dairy plant that packed it—and which major brand owns it.

For the rest of the grocery aisles, just look at the shapes of the containers. Making unique plastic bottles or jars is incredibly expensive. To save money, major food brands use the exact same plastic bottles and jar shapes for Great Value as they do for their premium lines.

If the Great Value bottle has the exact same ridges, curves and cap as the name brand right next to it, they may have come from the same place.

Final Thoughts

Swapping to the Great Value brand does not mean you are forcing your family to settle for low-quality food or bad duplicates. Most of the time, you are just skipping the markup on a premium logo.

Once you know which major brands are actually filling the packages, buying generic stops feeling like a gamble and just becomes a smart way to save.

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For the millions who grew up alongside Ron Weasley, watching that familiar red-haired face crumble in a blood-slicked delivery room has got to be a shock. That is exactly the discomfort Rupert Grint is chasing in Nightborn, the Finnish horror film that arrived on Shudder on July 31, and he says that, to some extent, it mirrors a fear he has in real life.

Grint plays Jon, a British husband who moves with his wife Saga (Seidi Haarla) into her isolated childhood home deep in the Finnish forest to await the birth of their first child. The pregnancy dream turns bad fast. Their newborn, Kuura, is something monstrous, and only Saga senses the truth as doctors and relatives wave away her panic as postpartum stress. The film draws on Finnish folklore in which forest trolls exert a dark pull on newborns, and Bergholm shoots the couple's dilapidated woodland house as a place already reclaimed by nature. Steeped in body horror, the story treats parenthood itself as the scariest thing in the woods.

The role reached Grint at a probably unfortunately timed moment. He learned he was expecting his second daughter shortly before filming, and he told UPI that fatherhood colored the shoot, calling the experience "very triggering." Bringing a newborn home, he added, can feel like welcoming something alien into the house. Grint and partner Georgia Groome now have two young daughters, Wednesday and Goldie.

Nightborn is the English-language debut of director Hanna Bergholm, whose 2022 breakout Hatching showed her fixation with the cracks beneath the picture-perfect family. The film premiered in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival in February, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear, then took top honors at the Fantasia Film Festival, winning the Cheval Noir Award for Best Film, with Haarla named Outstanding Performance, ahead of its streaming release.

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Reviews have been somewhat split. IndieWire found the film more primal than frightening, and ambivalent about whether it wanted to be metaphor or monster movie. Others praised its raw intensity and singled out Grint for keeping the horror grounded, playing the steady spouse against Haarla's unraveling. Most agreed on the strength of the creature effects and the queasy honesty of the first act, leaving it with a divided critical score.

For Grint, the project extends a horror résumé that already includes M. Night Shyamalan's series Servant and the thriller Knock at the Cabin. Fifteen years after the final Harry Potter film, he has built a career on choosing roles that sit as far from Hogwarts as possible, and Nightborn ranks among the furthest yet.

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If you've been using your Priority Pass membership to access Chase's ultra-plush airport lounges once a year, you'll want to take note of some big upcoming changes. Starting August 15, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club locations will officially drop out of the Priority Pass and LoungeKey networks, ending both the complimentary annual visit and the $75 pay-as-you-go entry option.

While that might be disappointing for non-cardholders, it’s being welcomed as a massive win for core Chase cardmembers who have grown tired of long lines and packed waiting rooms. As personal finance expert and NerdWallet Smart Travel podcast co-host Sally French (known on Instagram as @SavewithSally) pointed out, the move hits right at the heart of why people pay for top-tier cards in the first place:

"A 'premium' perk stops feeling premium when you’re stuck on a waitlist or fighting for a seat. If you’re paying a steep annual fee for a top-tier credit card, you shouldn’t have to battle for space against one-off Priority Pass walk-ins who possibly have never banked with Chase in their life," French noted in her recent Instagram Post.

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What’s Changing (and Getting Upgraded) for Cardholders

For eligible cardmembers—including those holding the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business, J.P. Morgan Reserve Card, or Ritz-Carlton Credit Card—unlimited complimentary access remains completely intact, along with the generous policy allowing up to two free guests per visit. In fact, Chase is actually improving the experience for cardholders on connecting flights.

Beginning August 15, travelers on layovers can enter Sapphire Lounges up to five hours before departure—up from the previous three-hour limit.

This extra breathing room, combined with capping entry strictly to Chase's own card network, aims to solve the severe crowding issues that have plagued locations like Phoenix and Boston. French even thinks Chase could go a step further if lines persist: "My even hotter take? If these lounges are still crowded after August 15, I wouldn’t be mad if Chase tightened guest policies next—even though I’m usually the guest!"

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The Bottom Line

Building airport lounges that travelers genuinely want to visit is only half the battle; card issuers also have to protect the space for the primary cardholders paying hundreds of dollars in annual fees.

By closing the Priority Pass door and expanding layover windows, Chase is clearly prioritizing its most loyal cardmembers. If you still have an unused Priority Pass visit left for the year, just make sure to drop into a Sapphire Lounge before August 15 while you still can!

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Summer is officially on its way out, and it is time to start thinking about swapping out your warm-weather home decor for fall pieces. Start saying goodbye to the bright colors and motifs that define the summer and welcome in the warm colors, natural elements and cozy textures of autumn. Decorating isn't just reserved for the inside of your home, though. Your porch also deserves some attention, and this might mean changing out your wreath on your front door for something more seasonal. Of course, it is still August, which means summer isn't technically over just yet. You will want to find a wreath that fuses those late summer vibes with the incoming cozy season. Luckily, World Market has a wreath that fits the bill.

From its pretty harvest-inspired color scheme to the combination of florals and botanicals, World Market's Peach and White Faux Hydrangea Wreath is perfect for transitioning your front door from summer to fall. It has a pretty combination of faux hydrangeas in shades of peach and white, accented by cream-colored berries and subtle greenery, coming together beautifully to create a charming look on your front door. It's still slightly summery but will work well throughout autumn too because of its understated hues.

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Peach and White Faux Hydrangea Wreath, $39.99 at World Market

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Despite being faux and no-maintenance, it looks incredibly real thanks to expert craftsmanship. Measuring 21 inches, this wreath makes a statement without being overpowering.

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While this summer-to-fall wreath would be so pretty hung on your front door, it can also be used inside on a fireplace mantel or on a window. It is totally up to you how you want to use it.

This World Market exclusive wreath can be found at select World Market stores and on the retailer's website. It retails for $39.99.

If you are interested in other World Market finds, be sure to check out this reclaimed wood storage cabinet that looks so elegant in any space, this three-tier rolling cart that adds extra space and storage to small kitchens or this vintage-style mirror that is full of whimsical charm.

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Few songs capture the bittersweet passage of time quite like "Martha."

Released on Tom Waits' 1973 debut album Closing Time, the song was never issued as a single and has zero Billboard chart history. Yet more than five decades later, it remains one of the singer-songwriter's most cherished compositions, introducing listeners to the storytelling style that would define his remarkable career.

Rather than focusing on a breakup itself, Waits imagines something far more poignant: a man placing a long-distance phone call to a woman he loved decades earlier.

"Operator, number please / It's been so many years," he begins before asking, "Will she remember my old voice while I fight the tears?"

The caller, Tom Frost, eventually reaches Martha and suggests they meet for coffee to reminisce about "those were days of roses, of poetry and prose." Even though both have long since married other people, he closes with a heartbreaking confession: "Martha, Martha, I love you, can't you see?"

Part of what makes "Martha" so extraordinary is that Waits was only 24 years old when he wrote it, yet he convincingly inhabited the perspective of a man looking back on a lost love after four decades.

In a retrospective appreciation of the song, The Guardian noted that Waits "drops comfortably into the slippers of a much, much older man," creating a narrator who calls an old flame to reflect on their shared past before quietly revealing that he is still in love with her. The publication also argued that the mystery surrounding why the couple drifted apart only deepens the song's emotional impact, leaving listeners to imagine what might have been.

Although Closing Time attracted positive reviews, it received little commercial attention when it was released, and neither the album nor "Martha" became chart hits in the United States. Over time, however, the record developed a devoted following and introduced songs that would become staples of Waits' catalog.

"Martha" also found new life through other artists. Tim Buckley recorded the first notable cover later in 1973, while Bette Midler later performed the song on Saturday Night Live.

More than 50 years after its release, "Martha" continues to resonate because its central idea is universal. Most people have wondered, at least once, what became of someone they loved years ago. Waits turned that fleeting thought into a four-and-a-half-minute conversation that still feels as intimate and heartbreaking today as it did in 1973.

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Days after abruptly rescheduling several concert dates, country star Parker McCollum and his wife Hallie Ray Light McCollum welcomed their second child.

McCollum shared a series of sweet snapshots on Instagram on August 1, announcing his son’s birth. But that’s not all! The singer also revealed his baby boy’s name, and it couldn’t be more fitting for the child of a musician: Rocker Tommy Light McCollum. 

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Along with the name, McCollum also posted a few stats about the little guy’s actual birth date and size: “Born on July 30th/8 pounds 7 oz!” and “Thank you Jesus for another healthy baby boy! We are so in love with our little fam! Mom & dad x 2 here we go!” The couple’s eldest son, Major Yancey Tyler McCollum, will turn two next week, on August 8. 

The proud parents gave the public a glimpse into their family of four, posting a hospital shot of the whole gang, a couldn’t-be-cuter pic of the new mama and her toddler, and a few photos of big brother Major with his new little pal. 

Fans, friends, and a few famous faces took to Instagram, gushing over Rocker.Brittany Mahomes commented, “Ahh congrats guys!” and country superstar Miranda Lambert wrote, “Congrats y'all.”

Last Wednesday, McCollum unexpectedly postponed his weekend shows, posting an explanation on Facebook: “Hey everyone, wanted to share some good news with you all. My beautiful wife is blessing our family with our second baby and it’s looking like he’ll be here tomorrow! I couldn’t be more excited to become a dad for the second time.” Of course, McCollum was right on target, and his baby boy was born the next day.

He continued his apology, adding, “Unfortunately, that means I’ve got to reschedule the rest of this weekend’s shows. Once I step off the stage at Red Rocks, I’m headed straight home to be with the family. Hate having to make that call, but family comes first.”

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Even though the cancellation was a curveball, fans weren’t exactly shocked by the past week’s events. The musician and his then-pregnant wife announced their baby news on Christmas of 2025, writing on Instagram, “McCollum party of 4 next Christmas! Another boy joining us summer 2026!”

“Easy to Be Hard” was originally a song from the rock musical Hair, which debuted in 1967. The song was covered by Three Dog Night on their second album in 1969 and quickly climbed the charts. Their version of the song hit No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also included on Billboard’s Hot 100 songs of the year, reaching No. 33.

In an interview with Chuck Negron, one of the founding members of the band, he explained how miserable the band made him over the years. “I never in my life went out and jammed, like guys do when they go out to clubs, and they jam, it's something that isn't attractive to me," he explained. "I don't need that. I mean, I don't WANT that. I want something that's arranged, put together well and presented in a very artistic light. So I was a different animal than them. I learned to perform by filling a role that fit me and the band. Now, when 'One' became the first million seller, and then 'Easy to Be Hard,' and then one-million-dollar seller after another featuring my voice, the dynamics changed.”

He continued, “We'd do Dick Clark or one of many, many TV shows, and I'd be the face you'd see. I'd be the one singing, so I'd be the one they'd talked to, and when we'd do the concerts, I was the person they knew. And I didn't know this until events started happening. I would notice Danny [Hutton] and Cory [Wells] were very upset, actually pissed off at me. And I eventually realized this was a very ego-oriented business. And people weren't only in it to be a success, to be able to work and to do what they were. They wanted to be stars and be noticed. So it became a very painful, hard place for me to be, because the bigger the band got with MY hits, the more dysfunctional the band became. It was a terrible place for me. It was miserable because I thought they were my friends.”

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Three Dog Night had over 20 top 40 hits throughout their careers, including “Joy to the World,” “One,” and “Mama Told Me (Not to Come).” The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000. However, they disbanded in 1976. Negron stated that it was mostly due to drugs and “the businesspeople, the managers, who kept us on the road constantly.”

He told Forbes, “It wasn’t over fighting, like with many bands. We were close, but it was a competitive tension. You had three guys who were solo artists. I made my first record when I was 15. We did argue about songs, but we never really got into it until the drugs and then people getting frustrated because the work wasn’t getting done. Danny [Hutton] stopped showing up at the studio. I was still functioning. I gave Three Dog Night its first million-seller ['One'] and its last, in 1976, 'The Show Must Go On.' Danny and Joe Schermie eventually got fired, both because of drugs.”

Negron died this February. He was 83.

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There's a reason the French Riviera and coastal Italy have inspired artists, writers, and dreamers for generations. But if your vision of the Mediterranean involves lingering over a quiet harbor lunch in seaside villages like Sanary-sur-Mer, wandering through Nice's vibrant flower markets, or taking in the cliffside beauty of Portofino without fighting elbow-to-elbow crowds, timing is everything.

Enter shoulder season—that sweet spot from late April through May, and September into October. Known among seasoned travelers as the "Quiet Mediterranean," this magical window brings ideal weather, warm waters, and a relaxed, leisurely pace that lets you experience these iconic bucket-list destinations the way they were truly meant to be enjoyed.

If you're looking to soak in the charm of southern Europe without the midsummer gridlock, sailing aboard Windstar Cruises’ flagship Wind Surfon its Mediterranean Yachtsman’s Harbors of the Rivieras itinerary offers the ultimate front-row seat.

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The Secret to Experiencing Europe’s Most Famous Coastlines

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Instead of racing through packed sightseeing lists in peak summer heat, traveling during the shoulder season allows you to slow down and savor the moment.

"I've always thought shoulder season, roughly late April through May and then September into October, is one of the Mediterranean's best-kept secrets," says Janet Bava, Chief Commercial Officer for Windstar Cruises. "The weather is still beautiful, the sea is warm, and the pace changes in the best possible way. You can wander through places like Nice or Saint-Tropez, linger over lunch by the harbor, or visit landmarks like La Sagrada Familia without feeling like you're moving through a crowd."

While many travelers have recently looked toward cooler northern climates to avoid summer rush, Bava points out that simply adjusting your travel dates by a few weeks opens up that same serene escape right in the heart of Europe. "People often think of a coolcation as heading north to Norway or Iceland," Bava explains. "Sometimes all you have to do is visit the Mediterranean a month later. We're seeing more guests choose these quieter sailings because they want to experience these destinations as they're meant to be enjoyed, with a little more room to breathe."

Bava notes that this unhurried timing is especially appealing to female travelers looking for enriching, stress-free getaways. "We're seeing more women traveling with lifelong friends, sisters, daughters, and increasingly on their own," Bava observes. "Local season in the Mediterranean is perfect for that. You can spend the afternoon wandering through a seaside village, enjoy a leisurely lunch overlooking the water, and still have time to explore without the heat or crowds of midsummer. It feels more relaxed from the moment you arrive."

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Island-Hopping from Rome to Barcelona on a 5-Night Escape

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The 5-night Yachtsman’s Harbors of the Rivieras route offers a whirlwind journey through the Italian Riviera and France’s Côte d’Azur, tracing the path of the world’s most iconic yachts. Departing near Rome in Civitavecchia, Italy, the itinerary sails west toward Barcelona, Spain, stopping at famous resort towns and seaside villages like Monte Carlo, where guests can try their luck at the legendary Grand Casino or take in sweeping views of the coast.

Along the way, the voyage immerses travelers in the rich artistic heritage of the region, following in the footsteps of master painters like Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh who found inspiration along these shores. It anchors a trip bounded by world-famous cultural icons on either end—from Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum in Rome to the surreal architecture of Gaudí in Barcelona—with access to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Because the five-masted Wind Surf carries under 350 guests, the ship can navigate right into small, picture-perfect harbors and dock steps from town centers, saving travelers from long transfer buses and crowded port terminals.

"What I love about this itinerary is that it slows you down in all the right ways," Bava shares. "One day you're wandering through Nice's flower market, the next you're enjoying lunch overlooking the harbor in Saint-Tropez or strolling Monte Carlo before dinner. These are places people dream about, but shoulder season lets you experience them at a much more relaxed pace."

Bava emphasizes that docking closer to the heart of these historic towns completely changes how you experience them on land. "We can dock in smaller harbors and much closer to town," she notes. "That means less time getting to your destination and more time actually enjoying it. Guests often tell us that's what makes the biggest difference. Instead of feeling like they're checking places off a list, guests feel like they've had time to settle in and experience them."

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What Life Actually Looks Like Inside Wind Surf

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On the six-deck Wind Surf, every single stateroom faces the ocean, meaning you'll never end up in an interior cabin without a view. Standard staterooms feature signature brass portholes or large picture windows, queen beds dressed in 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens, plush waffle-weave robes, and bathrooms stocked with L'Occitane bath products. For travelers looking for extra room to spread out, the ship's double-sized suites offer separate sitting areas, walk-in closets, and marble bathrooms with double vanities.

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Dining on board is more like a collection of small neighborhood bistros. There are no assigned seating times or required formal wear, giving you total flexibility after a long day in port. Evening meals at Amphora showcase rotating menus developed in partnership with the James Beard Foundation, featuring dishes like fresh seafood ceviche and pan-seared sea bass paired with regional Mediterranean wines. Guests can also reserve a table at Stella Bistro for traditional French classics like escargot and bouillabaisse, or head up to the open-air deck at Candles to dine on grilled filet mignon and lobster tail directly under the stars.

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Throughout the day, the ship offers spaces that suit whatever you need. The Yacht Club combines a coffee bar and panoramic lounge where guests gather for morning espresso and fresh pastries while watching the coastline come into view. The Compass Rose bar serves as the evening lounge for pre-dinner cocktails and live piano music. And when the ship anchors in calm bays like Portofino, the stern opens up into a private Watersports Marina, allowing guests to swim or take out complimentary kayaks and paddleboards right off the back of the vessel.

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Nostalgic Sailing Meets an Easygoing Escape

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As one of the world's largest sailing yachts, Wind Surf combines modern comfort with authentic nautical heritage. The recently refreshed Wind Class vessel retains its original charm while adding thoughtful upgrades designed for modern comfort. Beyond the public spaces below, the defining moment of any voyage happens when the crew raises the ship's massive white sails as you pull out of port.

"What sets Windstar apart is that they're real sailing yachts with working sails, something very few cruise lines in the world can still say," Bava says. "When those sails begin to rise, it's one of those moments that never gets old. The music starts, conversations pause, and everyone naturally looks up. Even guests sailing with us for the fifth or sixth time come out on deck because it feels just as special as the first. You're reminded that you're not simply cruising between destinations. You're actually sailing."

That open-air atmosphere extends to time on the water, where the ship's signature marina lowers directly into the sea when conditions allow. "Our Open Bridge policy lets guests stop by and chat with the captain and crew, and when conditions allow, our signature marina opens right off the back of the yacht, transforming the ocean into your playground," Bava explains. "Guests can paddleboard, kayak, swim, or simply relax in one of our floating Aquabanas. It's one of those experiences that reminds you this isn't just about where you're going. It's about enjoying every moment on the water along the way."

Whether you're planning a getaway with lifelong friends, family, or embarking on a solo adventure—the intimate setup offers an ideal balance of social connection and independence.

"Our smaller ships make it easy to travel however you like," Bava says. "They're naturally social, so it's easy to meet people over dinner or on an excursion, but there's just as much space to find a quiet corner with a book if that's your idea of the perfect afternoon. More than anything, I'd encourage guests not to over-plan every minute. Some of my favorite moments onboard are the simplest ones. Finding a comfortable chair on deck, feeling the ocean breeze, and watching the sails rise. That's when you remember why traveling by yacht feels so different."

Rates for Windstar Cruises’ 5-night Yachtsman’s Harbors of the Rivieras voyage start at $1,911 per guest on Wind Surf.

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Fans heading out to see Modest Mouse this fall will notice a different face on stage. Modest Mouse has announced that guitarist Simon O'Connor will no longer join the band's upcoming tour after he was accused on social media of sending sexually explicit messages to a minor.

In a statement shared on Instagram, the band wrote: "Simon O'Connor will not be joining us on the upcoming tour. The good news is that Seth Jabour of Les Savy Fav will be jumping in to play guitar."

According to Rolling Stone, the accusations surfaced after a 17-year-old Reddit user alleged that O'Connor had sent them an explicit image and commented on photos of them that were taken when they were 16 years old.

O'Connor later responded to the allegations on Reddit, apologizing and saying he had made "a mistake." According to the publication, he claimed he believed he was communicating with an online troll who had previously contacted him using multiple social media accounts. 

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Despite O'Connor's explanation, Modest Mouse announced that he would not participate in the band's upcoming tour. The group has not said whether the decision is permanent, and a representative declined further comment beyond the band's public statement, according to Rolling Stone.

O'Connor joined Modest Mouse in 2021 and appeared on the band's recently released album An Eraser and a Maze. Filling in for the tour will be Seth Jabour, guitarist for the indie rock band Les Savy Fav.

The tour is scheduled to begin Aug. 4 in Ojai, California, and conclude Oct. 23 in Sacramento.

It seemed like Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s relationship was going to stand the test of time. Having been together for almost two decades, the pair had one of the longest-running Hollywood romances around. So it was surprising when news came in September 2025 that the couple had split and Urban had moved out of the home he shared with Kidman and their two daughters.

And they didn't waste any time advancing the separation. Less than four months later, in January 2026, Keith and Urban finalized their divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

But the two did last almost 20 years, and looking back, the Oscar-winning actress and country music star may not have seemed like a perfect match at first glance. It even took some convincing to get Urban on board with the relationship.

Now that it's over, let's look back at Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s relationship.

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How did Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman meet?

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban first met in January 2005 at G’Day LA, a Los Angeles event honoring Australians. While it was love at first sight for the actress, Urban needed more time to warm up to the idea.

In an appearance on Ellen in 2017, Kidman recalled, “I remember thinking, I had such a crush on him, and he wasn’t interested in me. It’s true! He didn’t call me for four months.”

Urban spoke about his side of the story on Interview, an Australian talk show, in 2018. “Somebody had given me her number and I had it in my pocket for a while. I kept looking at it thinking, ‘If I call this number, she’s going to answer. I don’t know what [to] say.' I wasn’t in a very healthy place in my life … I’d never have thought she’d see anything in a guy like me. But at some point I plucked up the courage to [dial] those numbers and she answered, and we started talking, and we talked and talked and talked and talked, and it was effortless.”

How long were Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban together?

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban first met in 2005 and started dating the same year. That means they were together for about 20 years before their separation! For a showbiz marriage, that’s like 100 dog years!

In a January 2025 interview with W Magazine, Kidman jokingly revealed her secret to a successful marriage: a special bathroom feature. When asked if she sings in the shower, the Babygirl actress said, "I do. I also hear Keith singing in the shower, and I'll hear his new songs forming. We have a double shower. The double-headed shower: key to a successful marriage. Separate commodes and a double-headed shower!"

When did Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman get married?

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban got married in June 2006 in a ceremony held in their native Australia. The couple celebrated their 19th (and final) wedding anniversary in 2025. To mark the milestone, Kidman shared a romantic Instagram photo of the pair cozying up together, captioning the post, "Happy Anniversary Baby ❤️."

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban first met in January 2005, started dating a few months later and got married in June 2006, meaning they dated for a year or less before getting married—depending on when their first date took place.

Who is Nicole Kidman dating now?

After her divorce from ex-husband Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman isn't dating anyone—at least not that we know of. A source close to Kidman told People in February 2026 that the actress was "not rushing into dating" and was instead "focused on the things that make her happy, like family and work."

The People source added that Kidman has had "lighthearted" conversations with her friends about dating. "She doesn't feel any pressure. But when she's ready she will rely on her close circle to make introductions. She's not someone who would jump into anything randomly," the insider said.

While there are rumors that she might be dating private equity investor Michael Reinstein (after being seen with him in Portofino, Italy), Kidman hasn't officially confirmed it.

Who is Keith Urban dating now?

Like his ex-wife, Urban is not currently dating anyone, at least not publicly. Rumors swirled in January 2026 that the rocker was dating and living with country star Karley Scott Collins, who opened for him on his 2025 High and Alive World Tour. However, Collins called the speculation "absolutely ridiculous" and "untrue" in a post on her Instagram Stories.

What's the age difference between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban?

Nicole Kidman was born on June 20, 1967, and her ex-husband, Keith Urban, was born on Oct. 26, 1967. That's only a four-month age difference between them.

Who was Keith Urban's first wife?

Nicole Kidman was Keith Urban's first wife. He's only been married once. The two divorced in January 2026.

Urban was Kidman’s second husband, following her notorious marriage to and divorce from actor Tom Cruise.

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Who was Keith Urban's first love?

While Nicole Kidman was Keith Urban’s first wife, she was not his first love. His first love was Angie Marquis, with the two first meeting at age 10. She was also his first girlfriend. The pair dated for several years in the ‘80s. The two even seemed to be on friendly terms when she attended his 2006 wedding to Kidman.

Does Keith Urban love Nicole Kidman?

While they were together, he must have! Keith Urban loved Nicole Kidman so much that he gave up his rock-and-roll lifestyle for her. In the music world, that’s true love!

What does Keith Urban call Nicole?

Keith Urban called his now ex-wife, Nicole Kidman, the Hawaiian name "Hokulani." This is because, despite her Australian upbringing, Kidman was actually born on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and her parents gave her the Hawaiian name Hokulani (which means "heavenly star"). Mahalo!

But that wasn't Urban's only nickname for Kidman. In a November 2024 interview with W Magazine, Kidman revealed that the country star called her "Babygirl," which happens to be the title of her 2024 erotic thriller film, and that he even has the moniker inked on his neck.

"He actually has Babygirl tattooed on the back of his neck!" Kidman said, adding, "Keith's not allowed to call anyone else Babygirl. But now, because of the film, it's taken on a different meaning. So he's like, 'No, I still have total rights over Babygirl!'"

While accepting the Triple Crown Award at the 2025 ACM Awards in May, Urban used the cute pet name when thanking Kidman.

"My wife, Nicole Mary, is here tonight. I love you, babygirl. And our girls Sunday and Faith watching at home tonight, I love you both, too," Urban said, via People.

Did Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have a child together?

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban not only have a child together—they have several! The couple has two biological daughters, Faith Margaret and Sunday Rose. This is in addition to the two children Kidman came into the marriage with, Isabella Jane Cruise and Connor Cruise, whom she shares with her ex-husband Tom Cruise.

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Are Nicole and Keith’s kids adopted?

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have two biological daughters, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, born in 2008, and Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, born in 2010. Nicole Kidman shares two children with her ex-husband, Tom Cruise: Isabella Jane Cruise and Connor Cruise, whom the couple adopted together during their marriage.

Do Keith and Nicole have biological children?

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have two biological children, daughters Sunday and Faith. Kidman previously adopted two children with her ex-husband, Tom Cruise, during their marriage: Isabella and Connor.

How old are Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's daughters?

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s oldest daughter, Sunday, is 18, and their youngest daughter, Faith, is 15. Kidman’s oldest child, her daughter Isabella, whom she shares with ex-husband Tom Cruise, is 33.

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Saturday brought a mix of celebration and heartbreak for The Sopranos faithful.

Early in the day on Saturday, August 1, fans were thrilled to see Jamie-Lynn Sigler (who famously played Meadow Soprano on the HBO series) take the field at Citi Field to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of the New York Mets' game against the Miami Marlins. 

But as the day unfolded, excitement gave way to sadness when news broke that Vincent Pastore, the actor behind Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero, had died at the age of 80.

The timing wasn't lost on fans, many of whom pointed out the unexpected coincidence of one beloved Sopranos star taking center stage just as another's passing was announced.

“What are the odds she sings the nation anthem and then Vincent Pastore dies,” one fan noted in the comments of a video the MLB shared on Instagram.

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“I was thinking the same thing,” another chimed in.

“Crazy time. Rip big P,” said a third.

Sigler's performance earned praise of its own, with many fans applauding her powerful rendition of the national anthem. Others also noted the significance of the performance given the 45-year-old's ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis. 

“Awww go girl! MS made it hard for her to sing all these years, but she actually started in musical theater! This took courage and hard work!” one fan said.

A second agreed, commenting, “Bless her… A woman who has reoccurring MS her voice is not affected and in beautiful range.”

READ MORE: ‘Sopranos’ Cast Pays Emotional Tributes to Vincent Pastore After Death

Sigler, who publicly revealed her MS diagnosis in 2016, has been open over the years about the physical and emotional challenges of living with the disease, making her performance all the more meaningful.

Later in the day, Sigler joined her fellow castmates in mourning Pastore with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. Sharing a photo of the actor smiling, she simply wrote, "Love you forever, Vin ❤️."

Pastore portrayed Big Pussy, one of Tony Soprano's closest friends, throughout the first two seasons of the acclaimed HBO drama before continuing to appear in flashbacks and dream sequences through the series finale. 

Tributes also poured in from co-stars including Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Lorraine Bracco, and Dominic Chianese.

Scott Hylands played Detective Kevin “OB” O’Brien in Night Heat, a police crime drama that aired on CBS from 1985 until 1989. He also played the role of Ennis Stussy in the television adaptation of Fargo, and Father Travis in V. Hylands died on July 29. He was 83.

“Husband, Father, Actor, Director, Writer, Storyteller, Friend, and lover of life,” his son Luke posted to Instagram earlier this week. “I am heartbroken to share the news that my Dad Scott has passed away Wednesday night. Myself and my family are still trying to process this horrible loss. There simply are not enough words I can say about you right now. You are my forever hero and my best friend. Always and forever. I love you. Goodbye Dad.”

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Hylands, who was born in Canada in 1943, originally studied zoology before transferring to theater arts. He officially began his acting career in an off-Broadway production of Billy Liar.

According to his IMDb page, "His performance drew the attention of the noted director William Ball, who was just forming the American Conservatory Theatre (San Francisco). Scott became one of the original company members of the ACT, appearing in over twenty productions, Death of a Salesman to Beyond the Fringe, King Lear to Charley's Aunt. While his film test for the Antonioni film Zabriskie Point didn't get him the part, it led him to another film, Daddy's Gone A-Hunting, which introduced him.”

Hylands also appeared in many different TV shows and films over the years, including NYPD Blue, The X-Files, Supernatural, Stargate SG-1, Earthquake, Slipstream, Fools, Operation Snafu, Bittersweet Love, and The Boys in Company C.

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Family, friends, and fans have been sharing their condolences. One said, “So sorry, Luke. I can tell from the photos and videos you shared, you had a beautiful bond together and the way he looked at you… so lucky to have that captured forever.” Another said, “So sorry for your loss. A beautiful tribute to a beautiful man. Stay strong. Sending all my love to you and your family.”

Hylands is survived by his wife Veronica, his son Luke, and his daughter Rebecca.