Walmart and Sam's Club to Stop Selling E-Cigarettes Amid Rise in Lung Illnesses Linked to Vaping

Walmart storefront.Photo: Gene J Puskar/AP/ShutterstockWalmart announced Friday that they will stop selling e-cigarettes, amid the growingcases of severe lung illnesslinked to vaping across the U.S.that have left eight people dead.The superstore, which also owns Sam’s Club, said that they will sell the devices until their stock runs out, and they will not repurchase more.“Given the growing federal, state and local regulatory complexity and uncertainty regarding e-cigarettes, we plan to discontinue the sale of electronic nicotine delivery products at all Walmart and Sam’s Club U....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 976 words · Madeline Boyle

Walt Disney World Is Raising Prices of Annual Passes Ahead of 'Star Wars' : Galaxy's Edge Opening

Walt Disney Worldhas raised its prices on their annual passes months before their newStar Wars: Galaxy’s Edgeland opens. The highly anticipated new 14-acre land is already ahuge hit with fans at Disneylandin California, where it opened in May, and is scheduled todebut at Disney’s Hollywood Studiosin Orlando on August 29. Annual passes to Walt Disney World are currently available at two levels, and both have seen an increase. The Disney Platinum Plus pass, which covers one year of admission to all four theme parks, two Disney water parks, the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and two of the Disney golf courses (as well as no blackout dates and discounts on dining and merchandise), now costs $1,219....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Maria Anderson

Was The Trojan Horse Real? Inside The Historical Debate

According to ancient mythology, the Trojan Horse allowed the Greeks to finally capture the city of Troy, but historians are still unsure whether this legendary wooden weapon actually existed. According to ancient Greek history , the Trojan Horse appropriate the warfare - weary Greeks to enter the metropolis of Troy and in the end win the Trojan war . Legend has it that the monolithic wooden horse was build at the behest of Odysseus , who hid inside its structure along with several other soldiers to finally lay beleaguering to the city ....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1226 words · Belinda Mcgrath

Watch 'A Wrinkle in Time' 's Storm Reid Cry as She Learns She Got Accepted to USC

Photo: Storm Reid/InstagramStorm Reidgot the best news from her dream school.The 17-year-old actress revealed on Instagram that she was accepted into the University of Southern California (USC), the one school she had been waiting to hear back from. On Thursday, Reid posted a sweet video of the emotional moment she learned of her acceptance to celebrate with her fans.“I’ve been on set allllllll day, and I wanted to wait to get home to open this....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Mark Bishop

Watch Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Adorably Quiz Each Other and Recall Their 'Epic' First Date

Megan FoxandMachine Gun Kellyare putting their relationship to the test. TheJennifer’s Bodystar, 35, and the “Bloody Valentine” musician, 31,appeared togetheron the cover ofBritishGQ Style’s Autumn/Winter 2021 issue and took the magazine’s couple’s quiz to accompany their cover feature. In a 15-minute video, Fox and Kelly take turns testing their knowledge of everything from their partner’s favorite movie to their go-to way to unwind. When Kelly guesses, “Butterflies have gilded wings,” Fox tells him to try again....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Richard Parsons

Watch Steph Curry Sing 'Hamilton' and Eat Ice Cream with His Daughters Riley and Ryan: 'Fun Times'

We all knew NBA starSteph Currycan expertly sink a three-pointer, but who knew he could belt a tune as well? The Golden State Warriors point guard, 31, shows off his pipes — and his skills as a doting dad — in a new YouTube series calledLife, Lived,with his production company Unanimous Media and Infiniti. In the adorable clip, Curry corrals his two girlsRyan Carson, 4, andRiley, 7 on Friday, into his car for aHamiltonsing-a-long à laCarpool Karaokethat could rival Broadway’s best and brightest....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Megan Hayes

WATCH: Marie Kondo Is Back! See the First Trailer for Her New Netflix Show Sparking Joy

After inspiring an organizational renaissance with her 2017 hitTidying Up,Marie Kondois back onNetflixwith a new series.The clutter-eliminating expert, 36, whose bestselling book, 2011’sThe Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up,has sold more than 10 million copies and been translated into 40 languages, is returning to the streamer with a new show titledSparking Joy with Marie Kondo.The three-episode limited series is set to premiere Aug. 31, but before it debuts, PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at the trailer, above....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Christopher Gillespie

WATCH: Woman Kicked Off Southwest Flight for Petting Newly Adopted Dog, Other Flyers Booted for Supporting Her

Photo:Sara Price/TikTokA woman was kicked off a Southwestflightfor petting her newly adopted puppy, and one witness is speaking out about the incident.On Saturday, Sara Price posted a videoon TikTokshowing a fellow passenger being removed from their Southwest flight out of Colorado Springs after multiple run-ins with the flight attendants over the unnamed passenger’s new pet.Price tells PEOPLE that she and her husband were standing in line near the other passenger waiting to board theplane....

March 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1886 words · Tracey Miller

We Tried It: F45 Training, the Fitness Franchise Backed by Mark Wahlberg with Locations Near You

Photo: F45 Training F45 Trainingis a chain of fitness studios that started in Australia in 2013 and as of 2020 had more than 1,750 studios in 45 countries. The franchise is particularly exploding in the United States (studio listhere). Fitness enthusiastMark Wahlberginvested in the company in 2019, and in August 2021David Beckhambecame a global partner. But is the workout program — which boasts that you can burn fat, build muscle and get energized in just 45 minutes — the real deal or just hype?...

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · Kara Garner

Wendy Williams Addresses Her Ongoing Health Issues, Legal Battle: 'I'm Going to Be Back'

Wendy Williamsis opening up about her life amid her absence from hosting her eponymous talks show. To start, Williams said she is “absolutely” of “sound mind.” When determining a reason for such speculation on her health, she said: “When people want control of their accounts, they say anything, including something crazy like that about me.” “[My] health is very well. And I’ve actually had a few appointments,” she continued. “You know, I’m 57 now and I have the mind and body of a 25-year-old....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Emily Wiley

What Is Hamas, the Palestinian Militant Group Behind Terrorist Attacks on Israel?

Graduation ceremony for police officers in Gaza City.Photo:Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty On Saturday, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a massive surprise attack in southern Israel, killing hundreds of civilians and soldiers and takingat least 150 moreas hostages. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas — which controls the Palestinian territory of Gaza — and indicated that a long military campaign to defeat the Islamist militants is on the horizon....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Dawn Johnson

What Is Swedish Death Cleaning? The Trending Organization Method Isn't as Morbid as It Sounds

Despite its bummer of a name, the organizing ethos that’s about to sweep the nation is actually incredibly life-affirming. In the new show,The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning(now streaming on Peacock) three experts — organizer Ellinor Engström, designer Johan Svenson and psychologist Katarina Blom — touch down in Kansas City, Missouri, to help declutter the homes (and lives) of clients of all ages. Think: the practical advice ofTidying Up with Marie Kondomixed with the tear-jerking personal transformations ofQueer Eye....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Tyler Clark

What Prince William Told Young People Honored in the Name Of His Late Mother, Princess Diana

Prince Williamtold20 young peoplewho had a special visit to his Kensington Palace home that his late mother,Princess Diana, “would be proud of you.” William, 37, greeted the youngsters from around the world on Tuesday before they were honored with unique Diana Awards that recognized the contributions and impacts they’re making to their communities. And the prince — who’s a frequent visitor to Africa — even broke into Swahili to talk with one man from Tanzania, Africa....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Chelsea Collins