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You’ve vacuumed, taken out the trash and washed every dish, but your home still smells a little funky. Cleaning pros say the culprit is often hiding somewhere you’d never think to check, including an item that could be sending stale odors right back into the room. (Source: Real Simple)

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Henry Winkler became a household name as the Fonz, but he was originally cast in just 7 of the first 13 episodes of 'Happy Days.' The actor reveals the moment he realized his character was taking off, including a surprise 4 a.m. welcome at an Arkansas airport that he never saw coming. (Source: Parade)

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If you look back at photos of Prince William and Prince Harry as boys, you’ll notice they were nearly always dressed alike. According to Princess Diana’s former butler, there was a touching reason behind her choice, even though the brothers hated it, and it says a lot about the dynamic that still lingers between them today. (Source: InStyle)

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Medicare’s 128-page handbook is packed with benefits most people never discover, from acupuncture for chronic back pain to training sessions for family caregivers. Some people can even get a new pair of shoes covered every year. Here’s what to ask your doctor about at your next appointment. (Source: AOL)

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Paola Westbeek spent nearly 3 decades building a life in the Netherlands, but she couldn’t shake her love for a tiny village in the French countryside. In her late 40s, she finally sold her house and took the leap, and she shares what it’s really like to start over in pursuit of a long-held dream. (Source: Business Insider)

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When Olivia, a teacher herself, told her first-grader’s teacher the family would be missing a few days of school for a Disney World trip, she wasn’t prepared for the email she got back. The over-the-top reply included a 37-page makeup packet and a very specific homework assignment, and the internet is fiercely divided over who’s in the wrong. (Source: Bored Panda)

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J. Bruce Ismay, the White Star Line boss who survived the Titanic, was branded the 'Coward of the Titanic' for saving himself. But newly revealed telegrams from the rescue ship’s captain show he was in such deep shock that he had to be sedated, and they’re going up for auction alongside a haunting photo believed to show the iceberg that sank the ship. (Source: The Telegraph)

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Oprah just announced her highly anticipated Favorite Things list for 2026, and it's packed full of great gift ideas. https://t.co/dJd2aXytqF

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Valerie Bertinelli is 'feelin’ good,' and her fans couldn’t agree more. The former Food Network star showed off her outfit of the day in a new Instagram video, prompting a flood of compliments, with one fan insisting she looks '15 years younger.' She also opened up about the mindset shift that made all the difference. (Source: TV Insider)

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Just weeks after Patrick Stewart’s death at 86, his wife, Sunny Ozell, shared a heartfelt tribute to the beloved actor, revealing that the two 'left nothing unsaid.' She opened up about the nearly 2 decades they spent together and how he changed her 'for the better, forever.' (Source: People)

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Anyone can make cookies, but a former Martha Stewart Living food editor says there’s one simple step that separates good cookies from great ones. She’s been baking since kindergarten, and her No. 1 tip could help your holiday batches turn out 'just like the picture.' (Source: Food & Wine)

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Medicare is rolling out some big new perks for 2027, including a $50-a-month option for popular GLP-1 drugs, as well as more care from home options and lower prices on 15 more medications. But you’ll need the right coverage to take advantage, and the deadline to lock in your plan is Dec. 7. Here’s what to know. (Source: AOL)

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The spotlight can make sibling drama even messier, and some of Hollywood’s most famous brothers and sisters have stopped speaking altogether. There's a star who wrote a song about her rift with her sister, while another legendary feud lasted until both siblings had died. Here’s where these relationships stand today. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

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It took more than 5 hours for rescuers to free a tiny kitten trapped in a storm drain on Long Island, and the trick that finally worked was a fast-food favorite. Now the little survivor has a fitting new name and will soon be looking for a forever home. (Source: Parade)

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After the New York Knicks clinched their historic championship this summer, expectant mom Yvonne Gonzalez-Bradford heard her neighbors chanting outside and had a lightbulb moment. Now the name she and her husband chose for their baby boy has gone viral, and fans are calling him “the City’s nephew.” (Source: People)

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In 2005, Houston homebuilder Dan Wallrath agreed to help one wounded Marine’s family modify their home, thinking that would be the end of it. Twenty-one years later, his nonprofit, Operation Finally Home, has completed more than 500 home projects for veterans in 41 states, and his advice for anyone hoping to give back is refreshingly simple. (Source: Southern Living)

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Johnny Depp is stepping back into mainstream Hollywood as Ebenezer Scrooge in a spooky, darkly comedic take on Charles Dickens’ classic. Early viewers are split on the film itself, but nearly all of them agree on one thing, with some comparing him to legendary Scrooges of the past. (Source: Mandatory)

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If you’re dreaming about a big trip in 2027, you may want to hold off on booking just a little longer. Flight prices can drop by up to 35% on certain days right after Thanksgiving, and travel data reveals which day was the cheapest last year, plus the routes that saw the biggest savings. (Source: AOL)

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Stacy Cohen kept her wedding gown sealed away for more than 32 years, hoping her daughter might one day wear it. But when the two finally opened the box ahead of Madison’s wedding, what they found inside launched a family mystery, and the original dress may be gone forever. (Source: People)

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From creamy sour cream mashed potatoes to a stuffing recipe with a surprising fast-food secret ingredient, these crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving sides might just steal the show from the turkey. There’s something for every plate, including a few fresh twists on the classics. (Source: Southern Living)

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