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In the fall of 1966, the Rolling Stones released the single “Have You Seen Your Mother Baby, Standing in the Shadow?”—and the song’s unusual title left a lot of room for interpretation. The single’s cover photo, featuring the band members dressed in women’s clothing, added to the buzz.

But Mick Jagger later revealed the story behind one of the Stones’ most unconventional hits, and it probably isn’t what you think.

Written by Jagger and Keith Richards, “Have You Seen Your Mother Baby” marked a new way of writing for the duo. Richards once told The Los Angeles Times the song’s melody came from “variations on a piano riff” he had going.

“‘Mother,’ in fact, was the first song I wrote on the piano and it was a big breakthrough because it told me I could write on the piano as well as the guitar,” Richards said in 1989.

The completed song featured guitar feedback, horns and a pounding rhythm. Lyrics about alienation were peppered with the “shadow” reference throughout. “Have You Seen Your Mother Baby, Standing in the Shadow?” reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Oct. 29, 1966, and was featured as the opening track on the band’s Big Hits (High Tides and Green Grass) compilation album.

When asked about the meaning of the cryptic song, Jagger once said, “This is simply about a boy and his bird (girlfriend).”

“Some songs I write are just for a laugh,” he told NME, per Classic Rock. “Others are extensions of ideas. This is a mixture of both. You must listen to it and place your own interpretation on the lyric. There is no attempt to present a controversial ‘Mother’ theme.”

Jagger once noted that “Have You Seen Your Mother Baby, Standing in the Shadow?” marked an endpoint for the Stones’ anti-establishment sound, suggesting that the band had pushed their rebellious style as far as it could go with that and previous songs such as “Mother’s Little Helper” and “19th Nervous Breakdown.”

“’Have You Seen Your Mother’ was like the ultimate freakout,” Jagger told Rolling Stone. “We came to a full stop after that. I just couldn’t make it with that anymore; what more could we say?”

Rolling Stones’ bass guitarist Bill Wyman once admitted that the song was misunderstood by fans.

“We took a small but serious knock when we failed to reach the top of the British chart with ‘Have You Seen Your Mother Baby,” Wyman wrote in his 1990 memoir, Stone Alone. “It only got to No. 2. Bobby Elliott of The Hollies had a view taken by many: The record was basically above the fans’ heads. It was too hip, and those photographs showing the Stones in drag put the youngsters off a bit.”

Sixty years after its release, “Have You Seen Your Mother Baby, Standing in the Shadow?” holds an important place in the Rolling Stones’ history,  a quirky classic with a meaning ultimately left for fans to interpret for themselves.

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In birth date numerology, people born on the 8th, 17th, or 26th of any month are associated with unshakable determination. These birth dates reduce to the number 8, the digit linked to perseverance, inner strength, and resilience. Rather than letting setbacks define them, these individuals may turn adversity into wise opportunities for growth.

3 Birth Dates Embody the Determination of Numerology’s Number 8

People with birthdays on the 8th, 17th, or 26th of any month are most likely to have innate resilience.

In numerology, the number eight symbolizes personal power, discipline, and achievement. In astrology, it’s associated with Saturn, the planet linked to karmic lessons, patience, and hard-earned wisdom.

This connection reflects the determination to keep moving forward when circumstances become difficult. While anyone can cultivate resilience, people born on these three dates may embody the perseverance, self-discipline, and inner strength needed to navigate life’s challenges and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth.

Born on the 8th

People born on the 8th demonstrate resilience through their self-reliance and determination. They take responsibility for their circumstances rather than waiting for someone else to save the day and solve their problems. When life throws them a curveball, they focus on identifying what they can control. You’ll always find them on the front lines, developing a practical plan to move themselves and the team forward.

Their strength isn’t necessarily about never feeling discouraged. Instead, it comes from their ability to regain their footing after disappointment. Over their lifetime, they learn to start over, learn from mistakes, and work toward a better outcome, even when progress feels slow.

The challenge for those who blow out the candles on their birthday cake on the 8th of any month is remembering that strength doesn’t require handling everything alone. Allowing themselves to rest, ask for help, and acknowledge their emotions can make their determination all the more sustainable.

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Born on the 17th

With ambition and thoughtful decision-making, those born on the 17th embody unyielding determination. In numerology, 17 reduces to 8 (1 + 7 = 8), blending the independence of 1 in numerology with the introspection of 7.

This birth date approaches obstacles as opportunities to reassess their direction and strengthen their approach. Rather than rushing into their next move, they take time to understand what went wrong, identify patterns, and make more informed decisions.

Their resilience is especially apparent when their plans don’t unfold as expected. While others get flustered, this birth month swiftly adjusts their strategy without abandoning their long-term goals. This ability to balance flexibility with determination is a gift. It acts as a spiritual balm when navigating uncertainty, all without losing sight of what values are near and dear ot them.

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Born on the 26th

People born on the 26th express unwavering determination through their sense of responsibility and commitment to the people and goals they value. Because 26 reduces to 8 (2 + 6 = 8), this date combines the numerological themes of cooperation associated with 2 and care or responsibility marked by 6.

Their inner strength often shines brightest during periods when others depend on them. They find motivation in creating shared stability, protecting their loved ones, and working through emotional challenges that affect their wider community.

However, their greatest lesson may be recognizing that they don’t have to carry every burden themselves. Resilience isn’t simply enduring hardship for everyone else; it’s also knowing when to establish boundaries and prioritize their own well-being. When they are equally determined to achieve their personal goals as they are to building collective success, miracles can unfold.

If you picked up a pint of gelato at Lidl this summer or fall, it’s worth taking a closer look at your freezer.

Lidl US is recalling one lot of its Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a company announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall was initiated after routine quality testing found Listeria in a lab sample.

The affected 16-ounce pints were sold at Lidl stores in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C., between July 19 and Oct. 15. Because the recalled gelato carries a best-by date of March 26, 2028, many containers bought months ago could still be tucked away in home freezers.

To check, flip the container over. The recalled product comes in a clear plastic tub with a brown lid and is marked with UPC 4 0564897 22458, lot number 085261 and a best-by date of MAR/26/2028 on the bottom.

No illnesses have been reported so far, but the FDA notice warns that Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. The infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.

Customers should throw the gelato away or return it to their nearest Lidl for a full refund, no receipt required. Anyone with questions can call the Lidl US Customer Care Hotline at 844-747-5435, Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.

“The health and safety of our customers is our top priority,” the company said in its announcement.

With a frozen treat this easy to forget about, a quick freezer check could save you from a nasty surprise, and if your pint matches, skip the scoop and take it back. 

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There’s no denying that special feeling when you finally come across a striking furniture piece at an antique shop. However, antiquing can be very time-consuming, and not to mention, expensive. As an efficient alternative, you can find some gorgeous vintage-inspired pieces online for a fraction of the price, like Walmart’s bestselling Hlr Storage Cabinet. 

Right now, you can score it marked down from its already fantastic price! The classic two-door, 31.5-inch version of this sideboard normally retails for $200, but it’s currently on sale for as low $124. There’s another two-door version with rounded corners available, as well as larger four-door versions in various hues measuring between 48 and 63 inches wide. So whether you’re looking for something that’s a little roomier or more compact, Walmart likely has an option that will suit your space.

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While not a true vintage find, this cabinet looks like it was plucked straight out of an antique store. It boasts gorgeous, ornate doors adorned with a carved hollow design. The design features a floral medallion in the center as the focal point, surrounded by detailed scrollwork patterns that give it depth and texture. It has a weathered finish with darkened tones that make it feel truly like an antique. 

Matching the aesthetic of the carved doors, the handles have the same distressed finish and hollow ornate cutouts. Adding to the vintage-inspired design, the legs have a bubble-like silhouette that slightly tapers towards the bottom.

As functional as it is decorative, this sideboard offers a spacious interior to help declutter and streamline your home. It has a two-tier shelf, designed to maximize space. You can adjust the middle shelf between three different levels to accommodate the height of various objects. Depending on your needs, you can also take the entire shelf out to fit larger and taller items. 

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Made from wood and medium-density fiberboard (MDF), this storage cabinet is incredibly sturdy and durable, according to customers. The two-door sideboard measures around 31 inches wide and tall, and is 16 inches deep. Several shoppers noted that it fits well in their small spaces. 

Versatile and charming, this piece will look fabulous anywhere in your home, elevating the aesthetic of any room you put it in. Reviewers mentioned that they use it as a media stand, coffee bar, and storage unit by their entryway — the possibilities are virtually endless. You can use it to store linens in your laundry room, clothes and accessories in your bedroom, toiletries in your bathroom, or even shoes in your foyer! 

“It will bring any home to life,” one reviewer raved. Another shopper described it as “gorgeous, stunning, and sturdy.” A third commented that it’s “super cute and easy to assemble.”

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Whether you want to elevate the look of your home ahead of the holidays or just want to add an accent piece that’s as decorative as it is functional, head over to Walmart and snag the Hlr 31.5-Inch Storage Cabinet while it’s still on sale for as low as $124! 

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Dennis Schroder, former Los Angeles Lakers guard, has listed his contemporary mansion in Tarzana for $6 million after purchasing the property in 2021. The asking price is approximately $1.7 million above the original purchase price.

Located in the San Fernando Valley, the 8,400-square-foot Tarzana estate is composed of a main residence and a detached two-story guesthouse. This modern architecture residence features glass doors, spacious living areas and additional amenities suited for entertainment and everyday living.

Inside, the main residence has six bedrooms, with living and dining areas connected through an open layout. Views of the backyard can be seen through large glass doors, while the kitchen features an island and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Other highlights include a home theater, a smart-home system, fireplaces and a dedicated office.

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The primary suite includes a fireplace, a dual closet and a balcony that overlooks the premises. Outdoor amenities include an infinity pool, a spa, an outdoor cooking area, a lawn and a basketball court. A rooftop bar and entertainment area complete the estate’s amenities.

Schroder and his wife, Ellen Ziolo, purchased the home with plans to rent it out as a luxury property for $40,000 per month in 2023. Now a member of the Charlotte Hornets, Schroder relisted the estate with Michael Henderson of Redfin Corporation.

As of this writing, the property has yet to be reported as sold.

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If you’ve traveled through a major hub recently, you know the dreaded routine at airline clubs: crowded doorways, lengthy check-in lines, and staff handing out waitlist pagers. But stepping onto the mezzanine level of Houston’s brand-new Terminal B North, that anxiety vanishes entirely.

This is the new United Club, and at 54,000 square feet with seating for 800 people, it is officially the largest airline lounge in North and South America. The sheer scale is unmistakably Texas-sized, designed specifically so travelers can find a seat without fighting over a corner outlet. Yet despite the expansive square footage, the space never feels cavernous. Instead, it’s broken down into distinct, sunlit zones that evoke the relaxed, private luxury of a resort day club.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby noted that this customer-first overhaul is about transforming the travel mindset from the ground up:

“I want our customers to start their vacation the minute they show up at the airport and Terminal B North sets a new standard for facilities across the country,” Kirby said during the facility preview. “Houston is great example of our focus on the overall customer experience – yes, we’re investing in new aircraft, products and technology here, but we’re also focused on improving the infrastructure, building new concourses, baggage systems and training and maintenance facilities for our employees.”

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The design team met that standard by creating spaces tailored for every kind of travel tempo. Quiet relaxation alcoves feature spa-inspired loungers tailored for catching an uninterrupted midday nap, while business travelers can step into one of 11 private, sound-dampened phone rooms or plug into dozens of ergonomic work desks. At the center of the club, two full-service bars bring energetic gathering spaces for socializing before boarding.

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Then, there’s the food. Airport lounges have earned a reputation for lukewarm soups and dry snack trays, but this layout functions like a high-end Texas food hall with two massive buffet stations. During my visit, guests were loading up custom burrito bowls layered with tender, slow-simmered chicken tinga, and enjoying tangy pulled jackfruit barbecue complete with all the fixings and a house-made charred salsa with serious smoke.

A central carving station dished out thick, tender cuts of Texas beef brisket, accompanied by homestyle chicken and flaky biscuits. For a caffeine fix, travelers can skip the automated push-button machines and head straight to an actual hand-pulled espresso bar where baristas craft fresh morning drinks to order.

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Visually, the space is stunning. Signature pops of United blue are subtly woven against warm amber tones, dark woods, and brass fixtures that mirror the Texas skyline pouring through floor-to-ceiling windows. At the far end of the lounge, suspended celestial globes pay tribute to Houston’s legendary NASA heritage, while sweeping blue string art installations provide modern texture across the room.

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United purposely looked to local creators to give the space its identity, explaining that the club was designed to “capture the feeling of traveling from the city to the sky, blending elements of the local cityscape and bayou landscape with nods to Houston’s legacy as a center of aerospace innovation and cultural diversity” through “a curated collection of artwork from predominantly Texas-based artists, including photography by a San Antonio-based United employee.”

Outside, an expansive 1,350-square-foot open-air terrace lets you sit in the breeze and take in panoramic airfield views as widebody aircraft taxi right past. Accessible through United Club memberships, eligible co-branded credit cards, or select premium-cabin tickets, this mega-lounge proves that big doesn’t have to mean impersonal. In fact, it might be the first time you actively hope for an extra two hours on your layover.

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Some chains can never be broken, no matter how hard the people inside them pull.

In 1976, the five members of Fleetwood Mac walked into a Sausalito, Calif., studio with their lives in pieces. John McVie’s and Christine McVie’s marriage was over. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham had split after years together. Mick Fleetwood’s own marriage was crumbling. Instead of walking away from each other, they did something almost unthinkable: they stayed in the same room and sang about it.

The result was Rumours, and the world couldn’t get enough. The album spent 31 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, won the Grammy for Album of the Year and went on to sell more than 40 million copies worldwide. Fans weren’t just buying hit songs. They were listening in on a real-life soap opera, hearing Buckingham tell Nicks to “Go Your Own Way” while she answered with the haunting “Dreams,” the band’s only No. 1 single in the U.S.

Nearly 50 years later, that story is finally getting the documentary it deserves. According to Rolling Stone, Fleetwood Mac: The Chain premieres on Apple TV on Jan. 29, 2027, days before the album’s 50th anniversary on Feb. 4. Directed by Frank Marshall, it’s the first fully authorized film about the band, with never-before-seen footage and new interviews with its core members.

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“The Chain” is the only song in the band’s catalog credited to all five members, a reminder that even at their most broken, they still made music together. It also carries extra weight now, since Christine McVie died in 2022.

And the healing may not be finished. Nicks and Buckingham are back on speaking terms years after his 2018 departure, and Buckingham has teased that big things are ahead. “Next year should be a pretty interesting year,” he said in August 2025.

With Rumours turning 50, The Chain will revisit the heartbreak behind the music that continues to resonate with generations of fans. 

Clayface has finally arrived in theaters and brings one of DC’s most iconic villains to life in a chilling body-horror thriller.

The movie chronicles the journey of Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries), a young actor whose career is on the ascendant until a violent attack leaves his face horribly disfigured. In a bid to get his face back, Matt goes to Dr Caitlyn Corr (Naomi Ackie), who has an experimental procedure that gives him a second chance.

It’s not without its consequences, though, and the result is that the film ends with Matt as Clayface, albeit with the final moments of the film leaving you wondering whether he’s actually still alive or not.

Does Matt Hagen Die at The End of ‘Clayface’?

The simple answer to this question is “no.” He doesn’t die. He just… goes. He’s not killed off. He’s not in the final scene. He’s not in the last shot. He just goes.

Matt’s world changes when the mob comes after him and beats him senseless. He’s left with a face he can’t use anymore and is effectively finished as an actor. Conventional treatment doesn’t work, so he goes to Caitlyn and her experimental nanotechnology, which is designed to repair damaged tissue and restore the face.

Initially, the treatment seems to work. Matt gets his looks back and sees a chance to get his life back. His exposure to the tech eventually gives him shapeshifting abilities, which he finds very difficult to control. As his powers increase, so does his desire for revenge. He’s after those responsible for the destruction of his career (Markos Szabo being the most prominent of them all), and his actions become more and more violent. The man who wanted to go back to the screen is gradually losing his mind.

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His relationship with Caitlyn becomes even more fraught. Matt clearly has a very unhealthy attachment to her, even though he knows she’s engaged to Gotham City PD detective John Borrelli (Max Minghella).

Matt’s obsession takes him past the point of redemption, and he takes on the identity of John in the hope of stepping into John’s shoes in Caitlyn’s life. The whole thing collapses when Caitlyn finds out the truth, including the fact that Matt has murdered her fiancé.

Realising just how dangerous Matt has become, Caitlyn triggers the kill switch built into the nanotech. He goes through a truly horrific transformation as he grows into a monster and then presumably just melts away into the sewers of Gotham. For a moment, it looks as if Caitlyn has actually gone and killed the creature she helped to create. However, the final sequence of the film shows that Matt has survived.

What Does The Final Scene Mean?

The ending initially seems to offer a glimmer of hope. Caitlyn appears to be reuniting with Matt in the sewers, and it appears that some strand of that earlier connection may still be there despite all that he’s done.

However, the scene takes a very nasty turn when the film reveals that Caitlyn isn’t actually there at all. Matt has simply used his shapeshifting to create a copy of her, and the reunion is an illusion. The scene reveals that Matt’s powers have progressed to the point where he can now create versions of other people, and he’s no longer just able to alter his own appearance.

More importantly, the scene is about his isolation. Matt once wanted to get his career back, wanted to get his life back. He’s now a creature who can take on pretty much any form, and yet he can’t get the relationships back; he can’t get the identity back. His fantasy of reuniting with Caitlyn is evidence that he still craves human contact. Rather than face up to the repercussions of what he’s done, he simply invents a version of the person he wants standing beside him.

The final moments thus see Matt fully transformed into Clayface (both in body and in spirit). He has acquired powers of a very special order, but at the cost of his humanity.

Does Batman Appear in ‘Clayface’?

The ending also leaves the door open for Matt to come back in future DCU projects. His story is not over, and his survival opens the door to another chapter, and his capacity to impersonate others could make him a very dangerous character in Gotham.

Batman is, of course, a very significant possibility given Clayface’s history as one of Batman’s foes in the DCU. The film doesn’t confirm that those two characters will actually meet in a future film, and The Dark Knight doesn’t feature in the movie, either.

However, the ending ties in to the wider DCU through Clayface’s appearance in the Creature Commandos animated series. Batman and Clayface both feature in the animated series, which confirms that both these characters are present in the same universe. The film gives us some further context regarding this version of the character, though we’ll have to wait for future projects to find out where he fits in the DCU.

Ultimately, Clayface is a tragedy rather than a standard superhero origin. Matt survives, but the man he was is apparently gone. He’s stronger than he’s ever been as a result of his new abilities, but his final illusion suggests he’s still very much the prisoner of the very things he set out to escape.

Clayface is currently playing in theaters.

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Constance Wu has worked on plenty of major Hollywood productions over the years, but she says the set of The Terminal List stands out from all the rest.

Wu and Chris Pratt spoke to Fox News Digital ahead of the second season of the Prime Video action thriller, which premiered Oct. 21. During the conversation, Wu made a striking claim about her experience working on the series.

“I’ve never felt safer” on a television set, Wu said.

Pratt had a quick response: “Yeah, you probably weren’t.”

The actor then revealed one of the things that makes The Terminal List unusual. According to Pratt, 17 veterans worked on the new season in a variety of roles both in front of and behind the camera.

“We have 17 veterans on this in front of the camera, behind the camera,” Pratt said. “Writers, directors, tech advisors, safety coordinators, stuntmen, actors. So it was awesome.”

The military connection is particularly fitting for The Terminal List, which is based on the novel by former Navy SEAL Jack Carr.

Pratt stars as James Reece, a Navy SEAL who returned home after his platoon was ambushed during a covert mission in the show’s first season. As Reece began investigating what happened, he uncovered a larger conspiracy surrounding the mission.

Wu plays journalist Katie Buranek, who became an important ally to Reece as she helped investigate the conspiracy.

The actress also teased a change in that relationship in season 2, telling Fox News Digital that Katie now has a more personal connection to Reece.

“I think she cares more personally for Reece, whereas before she cared a lot about the truth and the story, but she also cares for him as a person a little more, which I think changes a lot of things,” Wu said.

The new season arrives more than four years after The Terminal List first premiered on Prime Video in July 2022.

Pratt’s return as Reece also follows the 2025 debut of the prequel series The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, starring Taylor Kitsch as Ben Edwards. Pratt appeared in the prequel as Reece.

Season 2 of The Terminal List is now streaming on Prime Video.

Decades after playing Rose’s strict mother, Ruth DeWitt Bukater, in Titanic, Frances Fisher still holds a deep fondness for the epic film.

In a new interview, the 74-year-old actress, sporting a striking waist-length silver hairstyle, reflected on her time working on James Cameron’s masterpiece and what it was like to be part of movie history. She revealed what still stands out to her about the unforgettable filming experience.

Fisher appeared on The Jason Show, where she shared memories of working on the blockbuster. The actress, whose extensive career includes roles in Unforgiven, True Crime, Laws of Attraction, and Rust, wore a sleek black turtleneck and matching pants, letting her striking silver hair take center stage in a long, waist-length braid.

She discussed how awestruck she was upon first arriving at the Titanic set at Baja Studios in Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico. The massive set’s central feature was a replica of the ill-fated luxury liner, which sank about 400 nautical miles from Newfoundland, Canada, with close to 1500 fatalities out of the 2200 people on board.

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Fisher recalled, “I just remember the first time I arrived at the set. It was about four o’clock in the morning because we’re shooting nights and there was always a great coffee truck on set.”

She added, “The set was enormous. They built half the ship. And I’ll never forget the first time going over the rise in Rosarito Beach and looking to the left to the shore and to see this entire side of a ship lit up, like it was docked. It was extraordinary.”

It was then that Fisher came upon director James Cameron. Due to the early hour, she politely asked him if he, too wanted a coffee.

“So I went into the set and I grabbed a coffee. Because it was four in the morning, I saw Jim (Cameron) and said, ‘Hey, I’m here. Do you want some coffee?’ And he was like, ‘Can you imagine me on coffee?’ He was so busy and so wonderful to work with. So creative, just bouncing around all the time.”

Fans responded to the clip and Fisher’s memories. They shared their remarks in the post’s comments section.

One follower called the actress “stunningly beautiful.” A second fan responded with a heart emoji, while a third Instagram user penned, “Thank you for your memories of this fabulous film.”

Titanic was released on December 19, 1997. The film generated over $647M domestically, per Box Office Mojo, over $1B internationally, with an overall gross of over $2B. Frances Fisher was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in 1998 as part of the ensemble of Titanic.

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If your dog is already part of your Christmas card, holiday shopping list, and family traditions, why not give them a place in your holiday decorations, too? Macy’s has the Levtex Jingle Paws Quilted Throw on sale for just $32, down from $105, and it’s covered in the cutest dogs getting into all sorts of festive mischief. From pups dressed in festive sweaters to others carrying presents and decorating trees, the print is almost too cute to cover up. And at 70% off, it’s a fun find for anyone who loves dogs as much as Christmas.

The reversible throw measures 50 by 60 inches, with a white background covered in colorful Christmas illustrations on one side and a classic red, green, and white plaid pattern on the other. It’s made from soft polyester microfiber with quilted stitching, and the fabric is prewashed, so it’s ready for snuggling right out of the package. When it needs cleaning, toss it in the washing machine on a cold, gentle cycle, then dry it on low heat or hang it up to air dry.

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In a sea of similar-looking Christmas decorations, this blanket adds some personality without looking out of place next to your other holiday pieces. And if you prefer a more traditional look some days, just flip it over to the plaid side. It’s basically two Christmas blankets in one, without taking up extra closet space.

Shoppers are loving the print, too, with one calling the throw “adorable and playful” and another describing it as “cute.” A third customer praised its “great quality,” which is always great when you’re shopping for something you plan to bring out year after year.

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If you’re shopping for someone whose camera roll is mostly photos of their dog, this would be a very fitting Christmas gift. It’s personal without making you guess their clothing size, and they can use it long after they open all their presents. You could even wrap it up with a new toy or a bag of treats for their pup, because it’s only fair that the dog gets a present, too.

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The Levtex Jingle Paws Quilted Throw offers a playful twist to traditional Christmas decor, especially for households where the dog is considered part of the family (as they should be). Grab one at Macy’s while it’s 70% off, because a Christmas blanket this cute definitely deserves a spot on the couch.

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Child psychologists say that one of the first things that comes out of a parent’s mouth at a consultation is, “My kid says, ‘Nobody likes me.'” It often morphs into “Why does my child feel left out?” or “What tips can you give me on how to help a lonely child make friends?” One child psychologist says that many parents have often tried (and repeated) the line, “That’s not true! You have lots of friends.” However, she says it’s a mistake—made lovingly, but still unhelpful.

“Often, a child isn’t really giving you a head count of how many people like them. They’re telling you something about how they feel,” Dr. Amy Kincaid Todey, PhD, a psychologist who works with children and parents, tells Parade.

For instance, she says your kid’s best friend may have played with someone else at recess, or they may not have been invited to a party. That said, on the other hand, it could be a bit deeper and a child may have been struggling socially for a while. The distinction matters.

“Our job isn’t necessarily to correct the sentence as quickly as possible,” she explains. “It is to get curious about the experience underneath it. Children benefit when adults help them identify, express, understand and eventually regulate difficult emotions rather than simply minimizing those feelings.”

Knowing what to say when your child says that nobody likes them can help. Dr. Todey shares her advice on how to respond. She also offers more child psychologist advice on social rejection and how to help a lonely child make friends (and build confidence).

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The Best Way To Respond When Your Child Says ‘Nobody Likes Me’

When parents ask Dr. Todey for advice on what to say when your child says nobody likes them, she recommends a simple line: “Oof. That sounds really lonely. Tell me what happened.”

“Your child’s painful social moment doesn’t always need to disappear immediately,” she explains. “Sometimes what builds confidence is having a parent who can stay beside them long enough to say: ‘That really hurt. Let’s understand what happened. And then we’ll figure out what comes next.’”

She says the line, “Oof. That sounds really lonely. Tell me what happened,” conveys this message in so many words because:

• It acknowledges the feeling without automatically agreeing with the conclusion that literally nobody likes them.
• It keeps the child talking.
• It gives the parent information before deciding whether this child needs comfort, perspective, problem-solving, social coaching—or perhaps more significant support.

“Sometimes you will discover that ‘Nobody likes me’ actually means, ‘My best friend sat with someone else today,'” Dr. Todey tells Parade. “Sometimes it means, ‘Three kids have been excluding me for weeks.’ Those are very different problems. A child needs us to understand which one we are dealing with before we respond.”

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The 3 Worst Things a Parent Can Say (And Why)

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Dr. Todey says that parents often default to certain statements when a child says, “Nobody likes me.” However, she cautions against them. Here are three lines to avoid when your child says, “I have no friends” or “Nobody likes me.”

1. “That’s ridiculous! Of course people like you. You have tons of friends…” 

Dr. Todey knows parents usually say this lovingly because they desperately want to take their child’s pain away. The problem is that “excessive reassurance can accidentally skip over the child’s emotional experience.

“Your child may be thinking, ‘But you weren’t there. You don’t understand,'” she explains.

Instead of immediately trying to convince them they’re wrong, she suggests trying to get underneath the statement by saying a statement like, “Something happened today that made you feel really left out.”

“The goal is not to validate an inaccurate belief. It is to validate the emotion underneath it. Supportive emotion processing with your child will also help them with emotion regulation and social competence,” she shares.

2. “Here’s what we’re going to do…” 

Avoid immediately saying this one. Dr. Todey shares that parents are problem-solvers, and it’s instinctual to say, “I’m emailing the teacher,” “I’ll call her mom” or “You need to go tell them…” However, kids build social confidence by learning they can survive awkward moments, repair conflicts, make choices and solve age-appropriate social problems themselves.

“That doesn’t mean leaving a child alone with bullying or serious exclusion,” she clarifies. “It means resisting the urge to take over before we know whether they actually need us to.”

Dr. Todey recommends asking something such as, “Do you want me to listen, help you think about what happened or help you figure out what to do next?”

From there, she advises parents to use their best judgment to determine whether the social struggle is age-appropriate enough for them to work through it or if they should step in.

3. “You’re being dramatic. That’s not what happened…”

Your child may be wildly interpreting the situation, but Dr. Todey warns that correcting it too quickly can shut the door on a conversation.

“A child can be inaccurate about the facts and completely accurate about the feeling,” she states. “Maybe everybody does not hate them—but they felt rejected…. The ability to distinguish ‘I felt rejected‘ from ‘I am rejected’ is actually an important social and emotional skill.”

She wants parents to help their child learn the difference and develop perspective. Helpful lines include: “It sounds like you felt really unwanted in that moment. Walk me through what happened.”

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Why Kids Say ‘I Have No Friends’

Dr. Todey says that oftentimes when a child says this, they mean it—they’re struggling to form or maintain friendships. Then, in other instances, she reports that “I have no friends” means something more specific, such as “I felt lonely today,” “I didn’t know where to sit at the assembly” or “I had a fight with my best friend.”

“Children do not always distinguish between a friendship and an emotion within a friendship,” she explains. “A friend being angry with you does not necessarily mean the friendship is over. A friend wanting to play with someone else doesn’t necessarily mean you have been replaced. And a conflict doesn’t automatically mean somebody no longer likes you.”

She says that learning that relationships can weather frustration, disappointment and conflict is one of the “quiet developmental tasks of childhood.”

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How To Help Your Child Build Social Confidence

It’s common to want to know how to help a lonely child make friends, especially if it’s your kid. However, it might help to build social confidence first, because it can ripple into making and maintaining genuine, positive friendships. Dr. Todey shared her top tips for how to build a child’s social confidence.

1. Help them get specific instead of global

Dr. Todey recommends gently nudging kids to zoom in if they say, “Nobody likes me.” For instance, she says you might ask questions like:

• “Who did you want to play with?”
• “What happened right before you felt left out?”
• “Was there anybody you felt comfortable with today?”
• “Is this happening a lot, or was today especially hard?”

“This helps children learn that one painful social moment does not necessarily define their entire social life,” the psychologist says. “It also helps parents figure out whether they are dealing with a temporary conflict, a friendship that needs repair, a skills deficit, bullying or a more persistent pattern of isolation.”

2. Create opportunities for friendship rather than pressuring children to “be more social”

Many children don’t know how—or even want—to be more social.

“Friendships usually grow through repeated contact, shared activity, proximity and reciprocity—not through lectures about making friends,” Dr. Todey says. “So give children manageable opportunities to connect.”

To help your child, she suggests that parents should:

• Invite one child over rather than six.
• Help them join an activity built around something they genuinely enjoy.

She adds that structured activities, like building LEGO, shooting basketballs, baking, gaming or working on an art project, may be much easier than simply saying, “Go play” to a child who feels overwhelmed socially.

3. Coach skills without communicating, “Something is wrong with you”

Dr. Todey shares that some kids genuinely need more help learning friendship skills. For instance, they may need help understanding the importance of joining a peer group or tolerating anxiety in social situations to meet and make friends.

“Most kids learn social skills through natural social feedback, but some kids struggle to learn these skills naturally from their environment,” she explains.

She recommends practicing:

• “Can I play too?” (for how to join a group)
• “OK, maybe later.” (For handling hearing “no”)
• “I’m sorry I yelled. Can we start over?” (For repair)

“Parents can role-play these situations casually at home and talk afterward about what worked,” Dr. Todey says.

Related: Child Psychologists Are Begging Parents and Grandparents To Start Using This One Confidence-Boosting Phrase

When To Seek Professional Help for Social Rejection

Not every friendship struggle is a cause for psychological concern. That said, Dr. Todey stresses that not every complaint is an overreaction.

“I would pay attention to pattern, persistence and impairment,” she suggests. “One terrible recess is painful, but it is different from a child who has been consistently isolated for months.”

She reports that social rejection occurs “when a child is excluded, disliked, ignored or repeatedly not chosen by peers.”

Though children build the foundation for peer relationships early by developing “playmate preferences,” she says social rejection generally begins in elementary school.

“As children move into elementary school, friendships and belonging become increasingly important parts of their social world,” the psychologist notes. “Peer rejection during middle childhood matters because persistent rejection can lead to loneliness and internalizing difficulties later in life.”

For this reason, Dr. Todey urges parents to seek additional support if a child is:

• Persistently lonely or rejected.
• Repeatedly being bullied.
• Becoming increasingly withdrawn.
• Refusing school or activities.
• Developing significant anxiety around peers.
• Experiencing changes in sleep, appetite or mood.
• Repeatedly saying things suggesting they believe they are unlikable or worthless.

“I would also look more closely when a child seems to want friendships but repeatedly cannot make or maintain them,” Dr. Todey adds. “Sometimes there is an underlying skill or developmental issue worth understanding—ADHD, anxiety, autism, language or communication differences, learning difficulties or other factors can all affect peer relationships.”

She says parents can start the process of finding more support by speaking to a child’s pediatrician, teacher, school counselor or school psychologist.

“A child psychologist or other qualified child mental-health professional can help determine whether the problem is primarily situational or whether the child might benefit from more targeted support,” Dr. Todey states.

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With holiday travel season right around the corner, millions of Americans are bracing for sticker shock. According to NerdWallet’s 2026 Holiday Travel Report, travelers taking to the skies and roads this year expect to spend an average of $2,439 on flights and hotels.

Between climbing airfares, packed flights, and peak-week surge pricing, getting home for Thanksgiving or Christmas without blowing your budget feels harder than ever. But according to the pros who track airfare trends for a living, you don’t need an elaborate points hack or secret loophole to save hundreds of dollars. You just need to be willing to shift your clock.

“I say this time and time again, but flexibility is the absolute key to saving money—especially during holidays,” explains Sally French, travel expert at NerdWallet. “Being able to move your flight by a few hours, or even a few days, can save you hundreds of dollars. For example, the most popular days to fly around Thanksgiving are on Wednesday, when everybody leaves, and Sunday when they return home from the long weekend. If you can just not fly on those days, you’ll probably save a ton. People get so married to a specific time or airline or day, and that’s usually what costs them. Can you fly on Thanksgiving morning? Can you extend your trip and fly home on Tuesday or Wednesday after Thanksgiving rather than the Sunday after?”

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The Hidden Risk of Holding Out for Last-Minute Holiday Flight Deals

If you’re still waiting for airfare alerts to ping you with a dramatic price drop, French warns that holding out much longer is a losing bet. While fare trackers work wonders eight to 10 months in advance, holiday inventory behaves very differently in the final stretch.

“Unfortunately in regards to holiday pricing, we’re too close to that last-minute period, where a flight tracker alert is not going to help you,” French notes. “As far as holiday flights go if you see a price you’re comfortable paying—I’d just book it now. Airlines can’t add inventory at this point, so it’s more and more people competing for a smaller and smaller supply of seats. Waiting for a drop is a gamble that’s getting less likely to pay off.”

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Don’t Overthink Your Credit Card Points This Holiday Season

For travelers sitting on a stockpile of credit card rewards, points can help soften the cash blow, especially with NerdWallet finding that parents are leaning heavily on rewards this year. But French cautions against getting paralyzed trying to calculate the absolute highest redemption value. While American Express points shine when transferred to airlines and Chase points yield outsized value for Hyatt stays, the best redemption is the one that keeps cash in your checking account:

“I also caution against trying to overoptimize. Some people never use their points, period, because they’re waiting on some perfect, sweet spot redemption. The best redemption is the one that saves you from parting with actual cash. I’d rather you book something than never use your points at all, even if it’s not the sweetest deal out there.”

When it comes to actually locking in those reservations, French skips the popular third-party credit card portals entirely during peak weeks, opting to book directly with the airline. In the chaotic world of holiday travel—where a single winter storm can ground hundreds of connections—cutting out the middleman makes rerouting, rebooking, or getting customer service assistance infinitely simpler.

And if you’re a late booker stuck with an awkward red-eye or a long layover? Don’t despair. That late-night flight often gives you an extra day with family at your destination, and carrying a credit card with lounge access can turn a crowded terminal layover into a comfortable, quiet retreat. By staying flexible on your travel days and locking in seats before flights completely sell out, you can keep more money in your pocket for the moments that actually matter.

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Chia Pet is growing beyond its usual novelty appeal with a new collaboration that brings some beloved animals into the mix, and helps support wildlife conservation in the process.

The brand has teamed up with Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom for the Wild Revival Collection, a limited-edition lineup of five animal-shaped Chia Pets. Announced Oct. 15, the collection is available for presale, with each design selling for $29.99.

Chia Pet’s New Collection Features 5 Animals

The collection includes an American bison, red panda, sea otter, sea turtle and bald eagle. Each planter grows its signature green chia sprouts while its packaging shares information about the featured animal and the conservation work helping protect the species.

The designs celebrate animals with remarkable comeback stories, including bald eagles, which rebounded after once being endangered, and sea otters, which were hunted to near extinction. Other featured animals, including red pandas and sea turtles, still face threats and need ongoing conservation efforts.

The Collection Also Gives Back

There’s more to the collaboration than a quirky new addition to a windowsill. Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom will donate a portion of the proceeds from every Wild Revival Collection Chia Pet sold to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

The contribution will support the AZA’s conservation network, including its SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction program, which brings conservation partners together to protect vulnerable species and restore habitats.

The collaboration also gives families a hands-on way to learn about wildlife at home. Each planter offers a conversation starter about the animals it represents and the efforts needed to protect them.

Where to Get the Wild Revival Collection

The five designs are available for presale through Chia.com. The collection is also expected to arrive on Amazon and at select Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited locations across the United States.

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As the cool fall temperatures finally begin to take hold, there’s nothing better than having a warm and cozy sweatshirt that you can count on. Whether you’re stepping out for a morning coffee, layering up for an evening walk, or just trying to stay warm at your desk, the right one makes the change in seasons feel a little easier. One comfy and affordable favorite popping up on Amazon is the Efan Drawstring Zip-Up Hoodie.

Right now, select colors and sizes are on sale for as low as $25, down from the usual $40. This means you can save up to 38% on a piece with over 5,500 five-star reviews. It’s soft, relaxed, and available in a wide range of colors to suit any mood. Easy to layer and even easier to live in, it’s the kind of hoodie you’ll find yourself reaching for every single day.

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With dropped shoulders and a loose, relaxed fit, this cotton-polyester blend hoodie is built for comfort. The adjustable drawstring hood and split front kangaroo pocket add the cozy details you want on cooler days and nights. 

It comes in 12 colors — ranging from neutrals to jewel tones and bold primaries — and sizes extra small through extra large. Whether you’re throwing it on with leggings, jeans, or even your go-to sweatpants, it adds just the right touch of warmth without feeling bulky. It works just as well zipped up to trap heat as it does left open to let in a soothing cool breeze, making it one of those pieces that quickly becomes your favorite.

This popular hoodie has earned high marks for its “high-quality” material and “comfortable” silhouette and feel. “This hoodie fits perfectly, hugging my body in all the right places without feeling restrictive,” one shopper wrote, “The fabric feels luxurious against the skin, providing warmth and comfort that is perfect for chilly autumn days.”

Another shopper added that “it feels durable and well-made,” which gave them confidence that it will “last through many seasons to come.”

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At nearly 40% off, the Efan Drawstring Zip-Up Hoodie is more than worth picking up to keep out the fall and winter chill. Grab your size and favorite color at Amazon before it’s gone! 

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In the 1970s, Michael Gray was a teen idol and star of the CBS Saturday morning series Shazam! But before landing the role of Billy Batson in the hit superhero series, the actor played Marcia Brady’s boyfriend in a 1973 episode of The Brady Bunch. The episode remains a fan favorite more than 50 years later.

The episode, titled “Marcia Gets Creamed,” originally aired on Oct. 26, 1973. It features Marcia Brady (Maureen McCormick) getting a job at an ice cream parlor, interfering with her plans with her boyfriend Jeff (Gray). In one of the most memorable scenes in the episode, Jeff brings another girl into the ice cream shop to make Marcia jealous and orders two “Lover’s Delights.” Marcia asks if the two want whipped cream, then purposely fires the can directly at them.

Gray, who died on Oct. 16 at age 75, looked back on his Brady Bunch role in a 2023 interview with Pop Culture Retro, where he called the experience “special” to him.

“They called my agency and said, ‘Michael, would you like to come on and play Marcia’s boyfriend in an episode of The Brady Bunch,’” he recalled. “I said, ‘Of course.’ So I went out to the studio and I shot it. It was great, especially working with Maureen McCormick was fantastic, and many of the other cast members. It was great. I loved doing it, and it was fun because she squirted me with whipped cream because I was cheating on her. She said, ‘Do you want whipped cream on your ice cream?’ I said, ‘Sure.’ She put whipped cream all over my chest.”

Gray told the Classic Conversations podcast that he never had to audition for The Brady Bunch role. He noted that the whipped cream scene took a couple of takes.

“She sprayed one time, got me all over the place and got my date, who I shouldn’t have been dating somebody else that was supposedly dating her,” Gray said of McCormick’s character. “That’s why she got mad at me and sprayed whipped cream. So we both got covered with whipped cream. Maureen McCormick was very nice. She was such a nice lady to work with. She really was. I loved doing the episode.”

Gray also clarified that there was never any off-screen romance with McCormick despite the fun they had together on set.

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Brady Bunch stars Barry Williams and Christopher Knight once recapped the “Marcia Gets Creamed” episode on their Real Brady Bros. podcast, where they praised Gray’s very ‘70s look, which included a ‘skin-tight sweater top and low hip huggers with a big, wide thick belt.” “All in monochromatic blue,” Williams said.

Williams recalled Gray as a “good actor” with “early rock star” good looks reminiscent of David Cassidy and Donny Osmond.

“And the hair thing,” The Brady Bunch star added. “I mean, really, David Cassidy would have to have been jealous. Because it was the same style but much thicker. I mean the guy had hair.”

Less than a year after appearing in The Brady Bunch, Gray made his debut as Billy Batson on Shazam!. The series premiered on Sept. 7, 1974, on CBS.

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Animal print can make even the simplest outfit feel a little more daring, and apparently, our Christmas trees are ready for the same treatment. From leopard-print coats to cheetah-pattern accessories, these wild designs add personality without taking themselves too seriously. So why limit holiday decorating to red ribbons, gold baubles and the same classic ornaments we pull out year after year? If you’re ready to let your tree show a little more personality, Marshalls has a fun find worth stopping for.

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The Cheetah Pattern Bauble Ornament Set is a playful way to shake up the usual holiday decorating routine. Instead of sticking with solid-colored balls or predictable seasonal patterns, these ornaments bring a bold animal print to the tree. At just $10, they’re an easy way to add a pop of personality to your tree this Christmas.

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The trick to incorporating animal print into holiday decor is to treat it like a statement accessory. I’d mix these ornaments with warm gold accents, simple black ball ornaments and classic twinkling lights for an intentional, fun look. A neutral tree with cream ribbons and metallic ornaments could also provide a beautiful backdrop for the bolder pattern.

If you’re feeling especially adventurous, lean into the print and pair the baubles with velvet ribbon, oversized bows or other unexpected textures. For a more traditional tree, simply space the four ornaments throughout the branches so they add little moments of visual interest.

They’d also be a fun choice for a smaller tabletop tree in an office, bedroom or entryway. Sometimes a little decorating detour is all it takes to make a space feel more personal.

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A Small Swap That Makes a Big Difference

Holiday decorating doesn’t have to follow a set of rules, and these Marshalls ornaments remind us that Christmas style can be playful, too. Whether you’re building a bold, fashion-inspired tree or just looking for something different to mix into your existing collection, a little cheetah print could be the unexpected detail that makes your decor stand out.

At $10 for a set of four, these baubles offer an easy, budget-friendly way to let your wild side join the festivities. Just don’t be surprised if your traditional ornaments suddenly feel a little tame by comparison.

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If you feel like airline loyalty programs have turned into an exhausting math problem lately, you aren’t alone. Between massive spending requirements and disappearing perks, getting rewarded for flying the same carrier year after year has never felt harder. But JetBlue is taking a refreshingly different route, rolling out a big round of good news for travelers who love extra comfort without the corporate hurdles.

Starting February 1, 2027, the airline is introducing free, space-available first-class upgrades for every single tier of its Mosaic status.

“TrueBlue is built around our customers, and we’ve continued to evolve the program by listening to the members who fly us most,” says Ed Pouthier, vice president of loyalty and personalization at JetBlue. “These updates reflect what they’ve told us matters: meaningful benefits, greater flexibility and more value as their relationship with JetBlue grows. Loyalty is a two-way relationship, and we’re committed to recognizing and rewarding our members every step of the way.”

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The star of the show is BlueFirst, JetBlue’s brand-new domestic first-class cabin. While major legacy carriers typically reserve the best seats for their highest spenders, JetBlue is opening up unsold first-class recliners to all Mosaic members—from level 1 through 4—on eligible fares. Even better? You can bring a travel companion sitting on your same reservation right up front with you. And in an unusual move that casual flyers will appreciate, people who carry the JetBlue Premier credit card can also snag space-available first-class seats when booking eligible tickets, even if they haven’t earned elite status yet.

The way you confirm upgrades ahead of time is also getting much easier. JetBlue is turning its old Move to Mint certificates into all-purpose Premium Upgrade Certificates. That means instead of saving them solely for cross-country flights with lie-flat beds, you can spend them on regular domestic routes with BlueFirst seating whenever you want a guaranteed treat. Mosaic 2 members can pick up one certificate through the program’s perk menu, while Mosaic 3 and 4 flyers continue to get them automatically as standard rewards.

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JetBlue is also fixing one of the most annoying quirks of airline rewards: use-it-or-lose-it choices. Through its Perks You Pick feature, members can now reselect favorite perks—like 10,000 to 30,000 bonus points or day passes to the airline’s new BlueHouse airport lounges—at multiple milestones throughout the year. For top-tier travelers with the Premier card, hitting upper milestones unlocks companion flight statement credits worth up to $500 or $1,500, plus extra points on groceries and dining.

The catch? Just like on other airlines, bare-bones basic economy tickets won’t qualify for free upgrades. But for anyone who flies a few times a year and just wants a spacious seat, friendly service, and a straightforward way to get bumped up front, JetBlue’s friendlier setup proves that airline loyalty doesn’t have to be a headache.

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‘Tis the season to begin thinking about how you can make your bedroom as merry as can be! If you’re looking for something that makes a festive statement, you can’t go wrong with the Cardinal Patch 8-Piece Comforter Set at Macy’s. This stunning bedding collection brims with holiday charm and adds just the right touch of red, green, and silver to your space.

While this charming set typically retails for $100, right now you can score it in twin, full, queen, and king sizes for just $33 through Oct. 25. As cozy as it is comfortable, it includes everything you need to give your bed a coordinated refresh. It’s a dream for anyone who loves homey accents that fit nicely into traditionally decorated spaces or those with cottagecore or farmhouse interiors.

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The real highlight of this set is the colorful patchwork comforter. Blocks featuring rich crimson and hunter green plaid squares add a bold pop of color, while alternating soft white blocks have striking starbursts with cardinals surrounded by sprigs of holly. The effect is sweetly enchanting, like something straight out of a classic holiday story.

The set also includes a white flat sheet, white fitted sheet, two standard white pillowcases, two standard pillow shams, and a bed skirt. The shams pull it all together, adding a decorative finishing touch. They match the comforter perfectly, with one side featuring the patchwork print and the other offering a deep tonal crimson plaid. With just a flip of the pillow, you can quickly and subtly change the look of your bed!

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Because it’s the type of set you’ll use during a very specific time of the year, you can bet it will stay in great shape for years to come. The soft microfiber material is machine washable for easy care, and it’s fade-resistant for added durability. Several reviewers commented that it feels plush to the touch, and one shopper dubbed it “absolutely beautiful.”

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While it would be a wonderful addition to a master bedroom, it could also make your guest room feel even warmer and more inviting if you’re welcoming visitors this holiday season. Don’t miss the chance to snag the Cardinal Patch 8-Piece Comforter Set while it’s 67% off at Macy’s!

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In another life, I’m living in a charming English cottage, baking fresh bread, tending to my garden, and drinking tea from floral mugs. In this life, I’m scrolling through Walmart’s home decor section looking for ways to recreate that feeling without actually moving to the countryside. And while I haven’t quite figured out how to afford a sprawling estate or add a stone fireplace into my apartment, I’ve discovered that a few well-chosen accents can go a long way.

Case in point: Walmart’s new Mainstays Rechargeable Cordless Table Lamp which costs just $15. With its classic checkered pattern and charming cottage-inspired look, it’s an easy way to add some personality to a nightstand, bookshelf, or corner that could use more warmth. Plus, because it’s cordless, you don’t have to worry about finding an outlet or hiding an unsightly wire. 

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The gingham shade is easily the star of this lamp. The brown-and-cream checkered fabric is gathered into soft pleats, with matching trim along the top and bottom edges for a polished finish. A slim black metal stem and round base give it a more contemporary look, making it easy to work into everything from a cottage-inspired bedroom to a modern living room. Measuring just 12.75 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide, it’s small enough to fit on a crowded nightstand, narrow bookshelf, or kitchen counter.

A built-in rechargeable battery means it doesn’t need to stay plugged into an outlet, so you can place it wherever extra light would be welcome. There’s also no separate light bulb to buy, thanks to the integrated LED. Instead, a small touch-sensitive button on the base controls everything, from turning the lamp on and off to adjusting the color and brightness.

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There are three color temperatures to choose from: warm, neutral, and cool. The warm setting casts a golden glow that’s especially inviting for evenings spent curled up on the couch, while the neutral and cool options offer whiter light for reading or working at a desk. You can also press and hold the button to adjust the brightness from 10% to 100%, so you’re not stuck with the same intensity all day.

Walmart shoppers had plenty of praise to give this “adorable” light’s smart design. “It’s super handy that it’s wireless and has great battery life,” one reviewer wrote, while another customer added, “It’s incredibly lightweight and portable, while being super cute and sleek!” 

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Shop the new Mainstays Rechargeable Cordless Table Lamp for just $15 at Walmart. You’ll never want to turn on overhead lighting again!

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