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There is no denying that Harrison Ford is a bona fide Hollywood star. The 84-year-old has been on a five-decade box office run and rarely misses when it comes to his movie choices.

So, it’s no surprise that in 1993 — nearly two decades after his breakout role in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope — he starred in one of the best thrillers of all time.

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The Fugitive, based on a 1960s TV show, starred Harrison as Dr. Richard Kimble, a vascular surgeon who is arrested and charged with the murder of his wife. On the way to prison, Kimble escapes and is on the run, determined to find his wife’s killer.

While we won’t drop any spoilers, Ford starred alongside Tommy Lee Jones (Deputy U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard) in the action thriller. At the time of its release in August 1993, it made $23 million at the box office in its opening weekend and overall brought in over $350 million worldwide.

It also held the record for the biggest August opening weekend for six years. To this day, the movie, which currently has a 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, gets rave reviews from viewers new and old.

“Truly such an unexpected surprise! I was not expecting to enjoy this film this much! I’m so glad I finally saw this classic movie,” one person wrote, before another added, “The Fugitive is one of the greatest action-thrillers ever made.”

It is currently ranked No. 14 on Time Out‘s list of 100 Best Thriller Movies of All Time, and No. 37 on IMDb‘s list of Best Thrillers of All Time. It was also nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

So, it comes as a surprise that Ford was hesitant to star in the movie, according to director Andrew Davis.

“I think Harrison thought, ‘Tommy’s a powerful actor — I don’t want to be in his shadow,'” Davis told Yahoo. “Harrison took a little convincing, but it worked out fine.”

You can say that again.

Garth Brooks uniquely returned to his roots on Thursday, Sept. 3, throwing a nod to Yukon, Oklahoma, the town where he was raised, by using the alias Yukon Jack to treat an at-capacity crowd to a secret show at The Grizzly Rose in Denver, Colorado. 

Lucky fans who were able to attend the surprise show took to social media, sharing some of Brooks’ set list, with one video showing him busting out a rowdy cover of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1987 hit, “Fishin’ in the Dark.” 

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In the TikTok clip, Brooks can be seen sporting a casual look of jeans and a green hoodie while singing the lyrics of the feel-good song. Holding his guitar in hand, he sees a fan offer a bucket with a cold one inside. Surprising fans even more, Brooks trades his acoustic guitar for the bucket and pops open the refreshing beverage as fans scream and sing along to the beloved country classic that continues to resonate with listeners nearly four decades after its release. 

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#garthbrooks #grizz #grizzlyrose #denver #yukonjack LUCKY SOB!!!

♬ original sound – wendykwagener –

Written by Wendy Waldman and Jim Photoglo and released on June 7, 1987, “Fishin’ in the Dark” appears as the second single from the band’s album, Hold On. The track reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and also topped the RPM country chart in Canada. Additionally, the song has been ranked at No. 56 on Billboard’s 2025 list of “100 Best Country Songs of All Time.” 

This marks the second time Brooks used Yukon Jack as an alias. In 1993, the “Shameless” singer, 64, used the pseudonym ahead of his national anthem performance for Super Bowl XXVII, delivering a surprise concert billed under Yukon Jack at Clovis City Limits in Clovis, New Mexico. 

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Along with his cover of “Fishin’ in the Dark,” this time around, Brooks played some of his biggest hits like “Rodeo,” “The Dance,” “The Thunder Rolls,” “Friends in Low Places,” and more. 

Brooks is on the road for his Blame It All on My Roots tour. The surprise pop-up concert took place ahead of his four sold-out shows at the Ball Arena in Denver, which run from Sept. 4-6. 

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Per astrology, people born in February, June, September, and November may have some of the most unique personalities. They often stand out for their individuality, independence, and refusal to fit neatly into a box.

Now and then, you meet someone difficult to describe. The usual labels don’t seem to fit, and when you think you’ve figured them out, they surprise you again. They aren’t trying to be mysterious or different. They’re simply comfortable being themselves, even if that doesn’t match what other people expect.

These four birth months often earn that reputation. They tend to follow their own instincts, make their own decisions, and care much less about fitting in than about staying true to who they are.

Which Birth Months Have The Most Unique Personalities?

Interesting people are not always easy to describe, as they tend to change, grow, and surprise themselves and others. People born in February, June, September, and November remind us that life would be a lot less interesting if everyone tried to fit into the same mold.

February

Whether you’re an imaginative Aquarius or a compassionate Pisces, you’re comfortable letting your individuality shine. February-borns have always had a habit of seeing the world from a different angle.

While everyone else tends to follow the crowd, this birth month usually pushes back with questions, explores quirky interests, or innovates with fresh ideas no one else has fully considered. Their independent streak makes them hard to predict. After all, they enjoy figuring things out for themselves instead of following someone else’s blueprint. What’s fun about following the status quo?

June

June-born people can be surprisingly hard to define because they seem to fit into several worlds at once. They’re just as happy having a deep conversation with their closest loved ones as they are laughing with a room full of new friends that they just met. This birth month knows when to speak, when to listen, and when to simply relax and enjoy the moment.

Resonating with either a curious Gemini or a nurturing Cancer, you tend to adapt naturally without losing sight of who you are. People sometimes mistake that flexibility for inconsistency or aimlessness, but it truly comes from being comfortable around all kinds of personalities. Those born in June don’t often feel the need to act the same as others in social situations, and that’s part of what makes them so interesting.

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September

There’s also a quiet confidence about people born in September. They don’t feel the need to announce what they’re doing or convince everyone to agree with them. In fact, September-borns don’t spend much time worrying about trends.

If something works for them, they stick with it, whether it’s a favorite hobby, a daily routine, or a lifelong goal. They’d rather be genuine than popular. This birth month is perfectly content, making their own choices and letting the results speak for themselves. Attuned as an analytical Virgo or a balanced Libra, they trust their own judgment more than passing opinions.

November

November-borns often keep part of themselves just beneath the surface. Friends may know them for years, yet still discover something surprising about them at the most random moment. Since they prioritize learning, growing, and changing, this birth month is never quite the same person from one chapter of life to the next.

Therefore, they don’t fit neatly into labels. As an intense Scorpio or an adventurous Sagittarius, you’re always discovering new sides of yourself. Trying to place them in a single category is a little like trying to finish a puzzle that’s still growing.

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There’s no denying that a pair of sneakers is something everyone should have in their closet. Whether you wear them for exercising or just to feel comfortable as you go about your day, when it comes to supportive footwear, sneakers are the way to go. A step up from classic styles, slip-on sneakers are an easy option to reach for when you don’t want to spend time fussing with laces, and Adidas has a pair on sale right now that’s worth adding to your regular rotation.

This Labor Day weekend, Adidas is offering an additional 30% off select styles through Sept. 8, including the Cloudfoam Cuxxion Sock Shoes. These slip-on sneakers have a sock-like design that delivers cushioned support without the hassle of laces. Already on sale for 30% off, the brown and tan and black and gray color combinations drop from $70 to just $34 when you enter code EXTRA at checkout, while the two-tone pink and light gray and white options are $49 with the discount code. Plus, shipping is free when you sign up for Adidas’ Adiclub rewards program (it’s free!), so you can save even more.

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True to their name, the Cloudfoam technology and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam midsole should make every step you take in these sneakers feel like walking on clouds. While the knit upper boasts Adidas’ iconic three stripes on the side and a splash of color on the pull tab, the overall look is sleek with no laces to detract from the streamlined design. The laceless, sock-like design means you can just pull them on and go — you don’t even have to wear socks with these shoes if you don’t want to. 

Available in women’s half sizes 5 through 11, these shoes were designed with a wide base and run a bit large because of the ultra-stretchy sock-style upper. Adidas recommends buying a half size smaller than your usual size. 

Cloudfoam Cuxxion Sock Shoes, From $34 (were $70) at Adidas

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Adidas shoppers were impressed by these “lightweight” sneakers, saying that “they fit like a glove and are very comfortable” to wear for walking, exercise, and day-to-day activities. “These shoes just melt around my foot,” one customer with wide feet shared.

While a sock shoe is usually defined more by comfort than style, reviewers were quick to point out how stylish this pair actually looks. One shopper put it simply: “I love the look.”

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For an everyday sneaker that looks as good as it feels, it’s hard to go wrong with the Cloudfoam Cuxxion Sock Shoes for just $34 at Adidas. Don’t forget to use code EXTRA at checkout to secure the best price through Sept. 8!

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The stars of Practical Magic have some very different feelings about the sequel’s decision to recast their characters. 

As first reported by Entertainment Weekly, Evan Rachel Wood recently revealed that no one from the original 1998 film reached out to her after she was replaced in Practical Magic 2. However, her former onscreen sister Alexandra Artrip is taking a decidedly more gracious approach.

Artrip, who played Antonia Owens alongside Wood’s Kylie in the original film, recently addressed the “negativity” surrounding both of their recastings in a video posted to Instagram. The actresses were children when they appeared alongside Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, but their roles have been handed to Maisie Williams and Joey King for the 2026 sequel, which picks up 25 years after the events of the original and is based on Alice Hoffman’s 2021 novel The Book of Magic.

“I just don’t want my stuff to be a space for negativity,” Artrip said, calling Williams and King “lovely actresses” and adding that she was “sure the production team did what they felt was best for the film to be successful.”

Rather than dwell on being replaced, she encouraged fans to give the new film a fair chance. “I just think we should support the film, give it a shot, go in with an open mind,” she said. “Nothing can take away from what the original film was.” 

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The comments offer a striking contrast to Wood’s more candid revelations. The actress shared that she had offered to return for even “one scene or one line” but was told the roles were being recast. In a video posted by Variety on X, Susanne Bier says recasting Evan Rachel Wood’s character in Practical Magic 2 was “not personal”: “The kids in the story are right out of college, so it wasn’t really a question.” Wood has nonetheless wished Joey King well and says she holds “really fond memories” of the original.

Artrip, meanwhile, has been channeling her Practical Magic nostalgia into something sweeter: sharing behind-the-scenes photos, memories, and memes with fans on her Instagram. 

And perhaps that’s the best way to approach a sequel to a movie that has become so beloved: You can miss the original without closing the door on what comes next.

Hayley Mills may have risen to fame as a teen, but the star of The Parent Trap is stunning on the red carpet at 80.

The British beauty, who rose to stardom in classic children’s films like The Parent Trap and Pollyanna, carried her success into adulthood with roles in Saved by the Bell and Wild at Heart. With her classic blonde hair and beautiful smile, there’s no mistaking the English rose for the one-time Disney film icon. On the red carpet to attend BFI Presents: Whistle Down the Wind & Q&A at BFI Southbank in London, England, the film icon is the picture of aging gracefully.

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Mills Has a Famous Sister, Juliet Mills

Hayley’s sister, Juliet Mills, was already a successful actress when she hit daytime TV on Passions, but the British beauty officially became a pop culture icon. She played the lead role on the sitcom Nanny and the Professor in the ’70s, and had a highly successful theater career. But come 1999, she starred in Passions as Tabitha Lenox, a witch whose doll, Timmy, comes to life in a New England town filled with supernatural elements. The show ran until 2007 on NBC, before heading to DirecTV.

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While things are great for Mills these days, she struggled tremendously in the period following her significant fame as a child actor.

“It did seem to kind of slow my development into being an adult,” she shared in a Los Angeles Times article in 2021. “Actors are so much braver today. You look at Daniel Radcliffe from ‘Harry Potter,’ how brave he’s been with his career. He’s really gone out on a limb, and I admire that so much.”

She developed bulimia and became a people pleaser, desperately trying to satisfy the adults around her. As she got into her twenties, she discovered that much of the money she earned as a child star had disappeared, subjected to a 91% tax rate that was created to bolster England’s finances after the war.

Despite that setback, Mills built her acting resume back up. She starred on stage and in the cult-favorite TV show Good Mornin, Miss Bliss, which went on to become Saved by the Bell. She also went on to have two sons and is now a grandmother.

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Eras Tour opener Maisie Peters just dropped a surprising piece of lore about one of her most beloved songs, revealing that it almost didn’t make the cut for publication.

As the track went on to secure many of the artist’s earliest fans—and is in her top five on Spotify—it’s hard to believe she tried to nix it from the lineup. Even more surprising, perhaps, is the fact that we may have Ed Sheeran to thank for making sure it ever saw the light of day.

“Psycho” served as Peters’ debut single under Sheeran’s Gingerbread Records, and ultimately landed on her debut studio album You Signed Up for This, which hit shelves in Aug. 2021.

Recently, she marked the fifth anniversary “since I told Ed Sheran [the misspelling is an inside joke between the two] all my gossip and we wrote this song and then I said ‘over my dead body will this song be on my album’ and then it became the single and then years later I appreciated it for the timeless pop classic it is,” spilling the tea in a TikTok video.

In addition to serving as one of the top performers of her career so far, it hit the top 100 in four countries, reaching as high as 20 in New Zealand—”an iconic part of history,” as she noted in the caption of the post.  

@ratprincessoflond

happy birthday ysuft happy birthday psycho what an iconic part of history <3

♬ Psycho – Maisie Peters

If the numbers weren’t enough to prove Peters made the right choice in including “Psycho” on the album, the fans sure affirmed her, with one declaring that “five years later, it still stands bar for bar.”

They couldn’t believe “it almost never saw the light of day,” with many sharing it was the “first song of yours I came across” and the “song [that] made me a fan.”

“This song got me thru 2022,” one fan admitted, while another called it “pivotal to my character arc.”

“so glad it exists and I’ve been a massive fan ever since!” someone else emphasized, while another quipped that it was “HERstory.”

Shoutout to Sheeran for whatever role he played in this hit, and shoutout to Peters for caving on its inclusion!

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Seeing ants crawling along the foundation or disappearing beneath the siding raises a simple question: Should you put down granular ant bait or spray a liquid barrier around the house?

Both can play a role in ant control, but they work differently.

Granular baits attract foraging ants, which carry the treatment back toward the colony. Perimeter sprays treat the high-traffic areas and can reduce activity around doors, windows or other entry points.

Which treatment works best depends on where the ants are and what you’re trying to accomplish.

Not sure which treatment fits the ants around your home? Orkin offers a free, personalized pest control quote and can recommend an ant-control plan based on the species and conditions around your property.

Granular Ant Bait vs. Perimeter Spray: What’s the Difference?

Granular ant bait is collected by foraging ants and carried back toward the colony. Perimeter sprays place residual insecticide around areas that ants travel or enter.

University of Florida IFAS Extension describes insecticidal baits as a first-line defense against certain ant problems because they exploit the insect’s food-sharing behavior. Granular baits are scattered where ants can find and collect them, allowing the active ingredient to move beyond the visible workers.

Liquid perimeter treatments work differently.

University of Georgia Extension describes perimeter treatment as a residual insecticide that’s placed around exterior walls and ant travel areas, with particular attention to entry points such as windows and doors.

Should You Use Granular Ant Bait or Liquid Perimeter Spray?

Base the choice on the ant and the treatment goal. Granular bait is useful when ants are actively foraging and carrying food back to a colony. Perimeter treatment is better suited to ants repeatedly crossing the foundation or entering through predictable exterior locations.

If You’re Dealing With…

Granular Ant Bait

Perimeter Barrier Spray

An active outdoor colony

Often useful because workers can carry bait back

May reduce workers crossing treated areas

Ants foraging throughout the yard

Useful for broader baiting

Usually more focused around structures

Ants repeatedly entering around windows or doors

Can help if ants accept the bait

Often useful around entry areas

Fire ants

Commonly used as part of fire ant management

Targeted liquid mound treatment may also be used

Wet or rainy conditions

Bait effectiveness may suffer if it gets wet

Some residual products may require dry conditions before application

Need for colony-level treatment

Primary advantage

Depends on product and the ant species

Need for a defensive zone around the foundation

Limited

Primary advantage

In some situations, both approaches may be used as part of a broader treatment program, but not necessarily in the same place or at the same time.

When Does Granular Ant Bait Work Best?

Granular ant bait works best when ants are actively foraging and are able to carry it back to the colony. Dry weather is also important because moisture can damage bait formulations.

UF/IFAS Extension explains that granular baits exploit trophallaxis, or food sharing among ants. It also advises checking whether the ants are feeding on the bait before treating a larger area.

Ant preferences vary. Some species, and even colonies at different points in their life cycle, may favor sweets, proteins or oils. Weather matters, too.

For fire ants, University of Georgia Extension recommends applying granular bait when the ground is dry and ants are actively foraging. It advises broadcasting bait across affected areas or applying it around active mounds according to label directions rather than disturbing the mound beforehand.

When Does a Perimeter Ant Spray Work Best?

Perimeter sprays are most effective when ants repeatedly enter the home through identifiable exterior areas. University of Georgia Extension recommends perimeter sprays for several ant species when baiting, sanitation and habitat changes aren’t providing enough relief. Treatment may focus on:

• Foundation walls
• Doorways
• Window frames
• Utility penetrations
• Mulch or landscape areas near the structure
• Known ant trails

Different pesticides have different application rates, permitted locations and safety requirements. Applying extra product or treating areas outside the label directions won’t improve control.

Perimeter treatment also works better when basic prevention is addressed. Moving mulch away from the foundation, sealing gaps and correcting moisture problems can reduce conditions that attract ants. Orkin similarly recommends sealing cracks and gaps around foundations, doors and windows as part of ant prevention.

If ants are appearing around the foundation and inside the house, an Orkin pro can inspect the property, identify the species and determine whether bait, exterior treatment or a combination of methods makes sense. Free ant-control quotes are available.

Can You Use Ant Bait and Perimeter Spray Together?

Ant bait and perimeter treatments can be used in the same control program, but poor placement can reduce bait effectiveness.

Avoid spraying insecticide directly around bait unless the product directions specifically allow it. Repellent or contact treatments may interfere with its effectiveness. UF/IFAS Extension specifically warns against applying liquid or granular contact insecticides in baiting areas because they can lead to contamination.

Species identification matters as well. According to Orkin, “there are over 15,000 different species of ants.” As a result, treatment should match the species and nesting behavior involved.

Why Do Ants Come Back After Perimeter Treatment?

Ants may return because the colony remains active, residual insecticide has degraded, weather has reduced treatment effectiveness or ants have established another route into the property.

Orkin makes that point directly: “Getting rid of ants and keeping them out of homes and buildings is an ongoing process, not a one-time treatment.” This is why the company’s A.I.M. approach—Assess, Implement and Monitor—emphasizes identifying the ant and conditions around the property before developing a treatment program.

Which Ant Treatment Is Better for Your Home?

Granular bait is often the better choice when the goal is to treat an actively foraging colony. Perimeter spray is better suited to reducing ants traveling across the foundation and through exterior entry points.

If ants are carrying granular bait away, give the bait time to work instead of spraying those workers. If ants repeatedly cross a section of the foundation, a perimeter treatment may be more appropriate.

If ants keep returning after both treatments, it may be time to bring in a pest control professional.

Orkin offers a free, personalized pest control estimate for homeowners dealing with recurring ants. An Orkin pro can inspect the property, identify problem areas and develop a treatment plan around the specific infestation instead of relying on trial and error.

More than a decade before Mötley Crüe brought “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” to the MTV generation, Brownsville Station turned teenage rebellion into the biggest hit of its career.

Released in 1973, “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” captured the troublemaking spirit of sneaking away from teachers and school rules with a combination of hard rock riffs and humor. The song climbed into the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the Michigan band its signature hit before Mötley Crüe introduced it to an entirely different era of rock.

The idea came from a familiar teenage ritual.

Brownsville Station guitarist Cub Koda co-wrote the song with bandmate Michael Lutz, drawing on memories of students gathering in school bathrooms to smoke away from teachers. That everyday act of rule-breaking became the foundation for a song about getting caught on the wrong side of authority.

“I confess that I personally never got into smoking in the boys’ room at school, but it seemed like a good topic to write about,” Lutz told Louder. “It was fun and it was rebellious, and that was indicative of what Brownsville was about. But we didn’t think it was a hit.”

The band recorded it for its 1973 album Yeah!.

By then, Brownsville Station had spent several years building a following with its high-energy take on rock ‘n’ roll. “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” gave that approach a perfect vehicle, with Koda delivering the story in a conversational style before the song erupts into its defiant chorus.

“The funny thing is, when we got done with the album, Smokin’ is the last cut on the second side because nobody was really sure about it,” Lutz said. “But there was a radio station in Bangor, Maine and they started spinning it, and the phones just lit up.”

The single took off.

“Smokin’ in the Boys Room” reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1974 and earned a gold certification. Brownsville Station continued recording throughout the decade, but the group never matched the song’s enormous mainstream success.

Then, in 1985, Mötley Crüe brought it back.

The Los Angeles band recorded “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” for its third album, Theatre of Pain. With Vince Neil on vocals and the band’s heavier glam-metal sound behind him, the cover fit naturally alongside Mötley Crüe’s own reputation for rebellious excess.

“It was me who suggested covering ‘Smokin’ in the Boys Room,'” Neil wrote in his 2010 book Tattoos & Tequila. “Everybody knows that song kind of saved our asses at that time.”

But that wasn’t the first time the band had tried to cover the tune.

“When we first started the band, we tried to play that song, and it was like ‘uugghyeechh,'” guitarist Mick Mars told Ear of Newt in 1985. “We sounded like crap, I’ll tell ya. And just right before we did Theatre of Pain, Vince said, ‘Hey, let’s try it one more time.’ So we tried it, and it just worked. I think it’s because we’ve been together now for five years, and we know how to play with each other.”

Their version became a hit in its own right, reaching No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and giving Mötley Crüe its first Top 40 single. Its accompanying music video also became an MTV favorite, carrying the song well beyond its ’70s origins.

Fifty-three years after Brownsville Station first released it, “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” still taps into something instantly recognizable: the thrill of breaking a rule and hoping not to get caught. Mötley Crüe changed the sound, but the mischievous attitude that powered the 1973 original needed little updating.

Related: 1960 Pop Song, Recorded in a Small California Town, Made 15-Year-Old Singer a Major Star

Spooky season is almost upon us, and while pet parents might be trying to decide on their dogs’ Halloween costumes, the self-described “dog-centric” company Bark is teaming up with non-alcoholic beverage brand Liquid Death to offer the ultimate autumn lineup for those who want to bring something a little creepy to their dogs’ style this season.

Out now, the Bark x Liquid Death collection is available to new and current BarkBox and Super Chewer subscribers and features perfectly creepy toys, beds and apparel for dogs.

Among the items included in the lineup are:

• Ram Chop: A take on the beloved dog toy Lamb Chop, this squeaky ram is the face of the collaboration and is filled with two disc squeakers and features whip-n-flip limbs.
• Sleep When You’re Fed: A dog bed with a crypt-like design, perfect for Halloween or a year-round spooky feel.
• Feed the Beast Consumables Pack-up: An advent-calendar style bundle that includes collagen chews, freeze dried chicken hearts and beef nibs and the Skull of Eternal Fetch rubber toy.
• Vest in Peace: A wearable studded vest featuring a Liquid Death design.
• Dogtor Death Can: A can-shaped dog toy filled with crinkle and a squeaker.
• Marcus the Carcass: A dog toy filled with five squeakers and crinkle.
• Dead Head Burrow Toy: A fillable toy perfect for hunting for treats.

Sleep When You’re Fed Dog Bed

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Vest in Peace Dog Vest

Liquid Death x Bark

This collection also includes the following toys: Axe to Grrrind, Thrash Panda, Hand That Feeds, Psycho Bunny, Scare Bear, Bat Outta Smell, Goth Sloth, Chewdoo Doll and Murder Bird. There is also an additional apparel item available, the Ram Chop Snood Hood.

Liquid Death x Bark

Liquid Death x Bark

This collection is available now, and more information can be found on the Bark website. BarkBox subscriptions begin at $27/month, and Super Chewer subscriptions start at $29/month.

Some of the most powerful songs are the ones their writers never expected anyone else to hear.

That was the case with Karla Bonoff’s “Goodbye My Friend,” a deeply personal song about grief, love and eventually finding the strength to let go. Bonoff recorded it for her 1988 album New World, but a year later, the song reached a much larger audience when Linda Ronstadt covered it on Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind.

Decades later, Bonoff revealed that she hadn’t written “Goodbye My Friend” with an audience in mind at all.

“The song I wrote called ‘Goodbye My Friend’ was one I didn’t really write for people to hear,” Bonoff told The Park Record in 2014. “I wrote it for myself.”

What happened after she shared it surprised even her.

“It has turned out to be a very cathartic song for people who have lost loved ones and that sort of surprised me,” Bonoff said.

Karla Bonoff Learned Something From ‘Goodbye My Friend’

“Goodbye My Friend” deals directly with the inevitability of loss. But instead of remaining entirely in grief, the song gradually moves toward acceptance, as its narrator finds comfort in the love and years that came before the goodbye.

Bonoff’s experience with the song ultimately changed something about the way she approached songwriting.

“It also taught me not to edit myself,” she told The Park Record. “It’s good to really do something purely for the sake of doing it.”

That may help explain why “Goodbye My Friend” has connected so deeply with listeners. It wasn’t conceived as a song for grieving people. Bonoff was simply trying to put difficult feelings into music, and other people eventually heard their own experiences in what she had written.

In the same interview, Bonoff said that songs can also evolve as both their writers and listeners grow older.

“You know certain songs just rise to the top over the years,” she said.

She added that after performing songs year after year, “they start to take on different meanings,” because new experiences inevitably change the way old words are heard.

For “Goodbye My Friend,” that evolution has been particularly poignant.

Related: 1976 Linda Ronstadt Deep Cut, Written by a 24-Year-Old Newcomer, Helped Launch the Songwriter’s Career

Linda Ronstadt Covered ‘Goodbye My Friend’

Ronstadt and Bonoff already had a long musical history by the time “Goodbye My Friend” appeared on Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind.

Ronstadt had recorded three Bonoff songs for her 1976 album Hasten Down the Wind: “Someone to Lay Down Beside Me,” “Lose Again” and “If He’s Ever Near.” Bonoff subsequently included those songs on her own self-titled debut album in 1977.

More than a decade later, Ronstadt turned to Bonoff’s songwriting again.

Three Bonoff compositions appeared on Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind: “All My Life,” “Trouble Again” and “Goodbye My Friend.” “All My Life,” performed as a duet with Aaron Neville, went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

“Goodbye My Friend” was given a particularly meaningful position: It’s the final song on the album.

The album itself became one of the biggest successes of Ronstadt’s career. It reached No. 7 on the Billboard 200, spent more than a year on the chart and was certified triple platinum in the United States. Rolling Stone called Ronstadt’s vocals a “show-stopping performance” on the album.

Bonoff has said that having artists such as Ronstadt record her material allowed those songs to travel far beyond her own audience.

“It keeps the songs alive because their versions spread out to their audiences, which aren’t necessarily the same as mine,” she told The Park Record. “People get to know me from a whole other fan base.”

“Goodbye My Friend” is a particularly fitting example. A song Bonoff didn’t initially write for anyone else to hear ultimately traveled through another one of America’s most celebrated voices and became something listeners could turn to when confronting losses of their own.

As Bonoff discovered, sometimes the most personal songs become the most universal.

Related: Linda Ronstadt Mourns ‘The Most Extraordinary’ Dolly Parton

Richard O’Sullivan, the actor best remembered for playing Robin Tripp in the 1970s British sitcom Man About the House, has died at 82.

He passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Royal Variety Charity’s care home, Brinsworth House in Twickenham, where he had lived for the past 23 years, the organization confirmed Friday.

O’Sullivan’s career stretched back to childhood; he first appeared on screen at age eight in The Yellow Balloon in 1953, and by 1956 he was performing in Peter Hall’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. In the 1960s, he shared the screen with Cliff Richard in The Young Ones and Wonderful Life, and in 1963 played Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII opposite Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in Cleopatra.

But it was Man About the House, which ran for six series starting in 1973, that made him a household name. The sitcom followed Robin Tripp sharing a London flat with two single women, played by Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomsett, and was considered daring for its time. O’Sullivan reprised the role in the spin-off Robin’s Nest, and later took on the title role in the series Dick Turpin.

O’Sullivan’s son, James, paid tribute to his father, saying he was “as funny and charming in real life as he appeared on our TV screens.” He described his father as kind-spirited, good-humored, and a doting grandfather, and thanked the staff at Brinsworth House for their care over the years.

Giles Cooper, life president of the Royal Variety Charity, remembered O’Sullivan as “a master of effortless charm and impeccable comic timing,” saying he brought warmth and joy to millions of living rooms as one of British television’s true greats.

Decades after Man About the House first aired, reruns have continued to introduce O’Sullivan’s work to new generations, cementing his place as one of the defining comic actors of British television’s golden sitcom era.

The late Tom Petty made a legacy for himself with his powerful rock hits, like “American Girl,” off the 1976 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album, the band’s 1991 track “Learning to Fly,” and “Crawling Back to You,” from his second solo album, 1994’s Wildflowers.

Forbes included “Crawling Back to You” on a list titled, “Dylan, Springsteen, Joni, Petty, More And Their Best Song Lyrics And The Greatest Rock Song Lyrics Of All Time.” Forbes complimented the Petty-penned tune for its sagacity-seeped lyrics.

Other songs included on the list of “The Greatest Rock Song Lyrics Of All Time” were “Gutless” by Hole (1994), Bob Dylan‘s “If You See Her Say Hello” (1975), and Jackson Browne‘s “That Girl Could Sing” (1980).

Tom Petty Discussed the Lyrics of ‘Crawling Back to You’

In a behind-the-scenes interview about the making of Wildflowers, Petty, who died in 2017 at the age of 66, shared that he identified with the song’s lyric, “Most things I worry about/Never happen anyway.”

“I was really pleased with that because that’s me, that’s me creeping into this song there. That’s me. Worry so much about, and then, when I started to think, almost everything, if you make a list, that you were worried about, never happens,” explained the musician.

In another behind-the-scenes interview for Wildflowers, Petty explained that he wanted to create the 1994 solo album because it was “a way of avoiding politics within the Heartbreakers,” who he had been recording with since the mid ’70s.

“I mean, it’s been almost 20 years of the Heartbreakers. And if I only made records with the same four people all the time, I’d never meet anyone, I’d never learn, I’d never grow,” said Petty in the interview. “But I really needed to do it, you know, I’d been in a band my whole life. It felt like. And I wanted the freedom. I really wanted to be free of the democratic process. But I think it was time to just turn the corner and try to find another place to go, and the result was Wildflowers.”

Petty also referenced that he and his first wife, Jane Benyo, were headed toward their 1996 divorce during the making of Wildflowers. He said that while he didn’t intend to write about the end of the relationship in the album, there is an overall sense of heartbreak.

“The marriage was falling apart. I think that had an influence on what I was doing, though. I don’t think I was trying to conceptualize that or make it about that,” said Petty. “I was just trying to write a collection of tunes. I wasn’t really thinking along a thematic line. But when I hear it, I can see that it was working in the back of my mind somewhere.”

It feels like yesterday that American Idol crowned its very first winner.

Turns out, 24 years have passed since the season 1 finale aired, and Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson sat behind the judges’ table.

More than two decades ago, Kelly Clarkson was an unknown singer who stepped onto the stage and unknowingly changed the future of television and music forever.

On Sept. 4, 2002, Clarkson was crowned the very first winner of American Idol, defeating runner-up Justin Guarini in a live finale watched by an estimated 23 million viewers. 

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At the time, the show was a gamble—an American adaptation of a British format that few could have predicted would become a cultural juggernaut. But Clarkson’s win underscored the success of the concept— a regular person, chosen by viewers, could become a legitimate music star overnight. 

Within weeks of her victory, Clarkson released her debut single, “A Moment Like This,” which immediately took the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, breaking a decades-old chart record for the biggest leap to the top in the process.

As Billboard noted, the powerhouse vocalist “transcended her reality TV stardom,”  as her debut studio album, ‘Thankful,’ launched at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 the following year after her win, becoming the first of eight straight top five albums over 14 years.

To this day, Clarkson holds 12 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, with hits like “My Life would Suck Without You” and “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” which surpassed her debut single at No. 1 for 3 weeks and a total of 37 weeks on the chart. 

American Idol changed everything for Clarkson, as she shaped the music industry, selling over 82 million records worldwide to become one of the world’s best-selling music artists, with massive hits, inlduing “Since U Been Gone,” “Breakway,” “Because of You,” “Behind These Hazel Eyes,” “Miss Independent,” and even a Christmas tune, “Underneath the Tree.”

But Clarkson’s career didn’t just stop at music—she went on to become a coach on The Voice and host her own synonymous daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, which ended on a high note this September.

She’s the recipient of three Grammy Awards, eight Daytime Emmy Awards, four American Music Awards, and three MTV Video Music Awards, and she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.

Not to mention, she’s the Queen of Kellyoke, proving she can sing anything, oftentimes better than the original artists themselves.

In the years that followed, American Idol would go on to dominate television and reshape the music industry. The show produced a wave of successful artists, including Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Daughtry.

But it all started with Clarkson.

Her victory also ushered in a new era for reality TV, where audiences didn’t just watch the show; they were part of it, having a hand in creating the talent by voting, which became a powerful force in future TV formats. 

It paved the way for modern singing and talent show competitions, which often served as a direct pipeline from the TV stage to mainstream music charts, like The Voice, The X Factor, America’s Got Talent and more.  

Clarkson took to Instagram to celebrate the anniversary, sharing a photo from the victorious night and writing, “It’s been 24 years, y’all ❤️ thank you for changing my life!”

She was showered with plenty of praise in the comments, with fans writing, “THEE queen! The voice of a generation” and “The perfect first American Idol.”

“THEY FOUND THE AMERICAN IDOL THE VERY FIRST TIME!” another declared. 

Clarkson remains one of the most successful contestants in the show’s history, marking a turning point for the series and her career.

Meanwhile, American Idol, which ended after 15 seasons and was revived in 2018, is gearing up to celebrate a milestone anniversary when season 25 premieres in 2027, with Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie as judges.

Related: 1973 Soft Rock Ballad, Reimagined by Kelly Clarkson, Is One of the Eagles’ Most Celebrated Songs

Annie Hall, the 1977 romantic comedy starring Diane Keaton and Woody Allen, ranks among the most celebrated American films ever made. 

The movie placed No. 35 on the American Film Institute’s “100 Years…100 Movies — 10th Anniversary Edition,” which lists the 100 greatest American films of all time.

Per IMDb, the film also earned Diane Keaton the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Annie Hall, making the role one of the defining achievements of her career.

Released in 1977, Annie Hall follows Alvy Singer, a New York comedian played by Woody Allen, as he looks back on his relationship with Annie Hall, played by Keaton. The story combines romance and comedy with memories, conversations and unusual visual ideas as Alvy tries to understand what caused their relationship to end.

A 1977 lobby card from ‘Annie Hall,’ featuring Diane Keaton and Woody Allen.

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The film remains highly regarded decades after its release. On Rotten Tomatoes, Annie Hall holds a 97% Tomatometer score from 130 reviews and a 92% audience score based on more than 100,000 ratings.

Those figures add to the film’s long record of critical and audience recognition.

Diane Keaton’s performance is at the heart of Annie Hall. Her character is smart, funny, nervous and sometimes scattered, giving the film a romantic lead who does not always behave like a typical movie heroine.

Annie and Alvy’s relationship develops through conversation. Their exchanges can quickly shift from simple questions to jokes, misunderstandings and observations about their lives.

Their first conversation after meeting as tennis partners is an early example. A simple discussion about getting a ride turns into a fast back-and-forth about where each of them is going. The exchange shows how naturally the two characters fall into a rhythm with each other.

One of the most notable scenes comes when Annie talks about her family through a free-association speech. The story eventually reaches her Uncle George, who falls asleep while waiting in line for a free turkey and dies.

Keaton performs the sequence in one take, keeping the character between laughter and emotion.

Although Annie Hall is a romantic comedy, its story is driven heavily by conversation. Alvy and Annie walk together and talk, sit together and talk, visit therapists, eat lunch and continue talking.

The film follows Alvy as he examines his past relationship. He knows Annie was the great love of his life, but he also spends much of the story trying to understand why their happiness did not last.

Alvy is a comedian who turns much of his life into material. He constantly comments on his experiences, relationships and fears. His running thoughts become part of the way the story is told.

The film also has an unusual pace for its time. Film critic Roger Ebert noted that Annie Hall has an average shot length of 14.5 seconds, while other 1977 films he examined had average shot lengths ranging from four to seven seconds.

The longer takes allow conversations to continue without constant cuts, giving the actors room to play off one another.

Keaton’s connection to the character also added another layer to the film’s legacy. She was born Diane Hall, and “Annie” was her nickname. At the time, she was also in a relationship with Allen.

Annie Hall’s clothing later became one of the most recognizable parts of the character. Her suits, ties and wide-brimmed hats became closely associated with both the movie and Keaton’s personal style.

In her 2024 book Fashion First, designer Ralph Lauren clarified his role in the look.

“I’m often credited with dressing Diane in her Oscar-winning role in Annie Hall. That’s not true. Annie’s style was Diane’s style,” he said, per People.

Keaton also spoke about the influence of her mother on her creativity. She recalled shopping trips to Goodwill and said, “She was my biggest supporter and manifested of my creativity.”

Later in life, Keaton said she found inspiration through cutting and pasting images from magazines such as Vogue. More than 40 years after its release, Annie Hall remains connected to Diane Keaton’s Oscar-winning career and to the history of American cinema.

It became one of the most recognized American films of its generation, with Diane Keaton’s Annie Hall at the center of its legacy.

Related: 1974 Hit, With Gene Wilder, Ranked Second-Best Comedy Movie of All Time

You know the feeling when you’ve waited too long to eat since your last meal. Your blood sugar drops, you get frantic – you’ve officially reached hangry territory. Red Baron’s new CRUNCHTIME™ pizza is here to save the day.

The No. 1 frozen pizza brand in the United States just launched something that microwave pizza lovers have been waiting for: a full-size, 10-inch, multi-serve pizza that goes from freezer to table in just five minutes flat. And unlike the sad, soggy microwave pizzas of the past, CRUNCHTIME™ is specifically designed to deliver a genuinely crispy crust, solving the age-old tradeoff between speed and texture that has haunted microwave pizza since the beginning of time.

The timing couldn’t be more fitting. Red Baron is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the brand is marking the milestone by doing what it does best: making pizza night easier for busy families. According to research from Circana, half of all meals today are prepped and cooked in under 15 minutes, which means CRUNCHTIME™ is arriving exactly when America needs it most.

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Available now at major retailers nationwide, CRUNCHTIME™ comes in three varieties – Pepperoni, Meat Trio, and Four Cheese – all priced at a very wallet-friendly $5.99. It’s sized to share, fast enough for a weeknight, and crispy enough to actually satisfy.

Hangry doesn’t stand a chance.

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You don’t need to pack away all of your tanks and tees the second fall hits. The best pieces are the ones you can wear year-round, then layer once the weather gets chillier, and Walmart has a budget-friendly find that fits the bill. The Free Assembly Pointelle Short Sleeve Mini Tee is currently on clearance for just $3 (no, that’s not a typo), down from $6, and it comes in four colors: darkest navy, darkest navy stripe, rose touch, and yellow light. Sizes range from extra small through 4X, depending on the color.

The top is made from a lightweight 60% cotton and 40% polyester blend and features a charming pointelle pattern. It also has short sleeves, a crew neckline, a pullover design, and scalloped trim around the edges. The fitted style makes it easy to wear under another layer without looking bulky, while the knit adds plenty of detail to wear on its own on warmer days.

Free Assembly Pointelle Short Sleeve Mini Tee, $3 (was $6) at Walmart

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It goes without saying that a $3 tee is a total steal, but that’s especially true when similar short-sleeve pointelle styles elsewhere are priced closer to $10 to $15, or more. At this price, you could even justify grabbing more than one color for fall and still spend less than you might on a single similar top elsewhere.

One shopper called the tee “darling and dainty” and “super soft and stretchy,” saying it’s “so feminine with the little scallops on the hems.” Another said the top “looks expensive,” while a third wrote, “This is a wardrobe staple that will work for many seasons.” Several shoppers also mentioned that the tee runs small, with some sizing up for a less fitted look, so it’s worth checking the size chart before choosing yours.

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If your wardrobe isn’t already brimming with pointelle knits and scalloped details, this tee is an easy way to experiment with the style for less than $5. It can transition from warmer September weather to cooler fall days with a jacket, cardigan, or sweater. And since it’s half off its original price, trying something a little different doesn’t require much of a commitment.

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If your fall wardrobe could use a refresh, the Free Assembly Pointelle Short Sleeve Mini Tee is an easy piece to add into the mix. Since it’s on clearance for just $3, be sure to check Walmart’s site for your size and favorite color while they’re still available at this ultra-low price.

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Comfort is king at any time of the year. Whether you’re working out, running errands, or just hanging out, a high-quality shirt that feels good and adds classic style to your closet makes an excellent choice. The trick is finding a piece that checks those boxes while adding something a little extra to the equation. In the REI Co-op Active Pursuits Shirt, you’ll have a long-sleeve option that not only looks great, but protects you from the elements.

It’s also an awesome deal at REI right now, reduced from its usual $40 to just $30 in your choice of four colors through September 7. Take your pick from blue, black, teal, and gray, all available in sizes extra-small to 3X. 

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Designed with a simple crew neckline and a relaxed fit, the top exudes simplicity. Little details set it apart from ordinary long-sleeve tees, though, including the curved hem and subtle REI branding on the lower left. It blends polyester and spandex, giving a buttery-soft feel coupled with just enough two-way stretch to keep you comfortable when you’re on the move.

The design is ideal for anyone, whether you want something to wear while jogging, hiking, strolling the park, or walking the dog. It’s equally suitable for casual activities, like running out for a coffee or groceries. The fabric is equipped with UPF 50 sun protection, which shields your skin by adding a layer of protection from harmful ultraviolet rays.

It also wicks moisture from your skin, so you’ll feel fresh even after working out in the heat or spending hours outside on a sunny day. The fabric dries quickly, so you don’t have to worry about the uncomfortable stickiness that’s so common with other tops. Even the seams are flat, so there’s no friction to irritate your skin.

While it’s a practical option for outdoor activities, it also serves as an excellent layering piece on cooler days. You can slip it on beneath a hoodie or sweatshirt, or slip your thumbs through the thumb holes to keep your hands toasty on brisk days. The thoughtful design even includes overlapping fabric, so the thumb holes stay out of sight when you aren’t using them.

One shopper said it “feels like heaven,” adding that it’s the “softest shirt ever.” Another person described the fit as “flattering” and noted that it feels “comfortable and breathable.” Several reviewers mentioned that it’s suitable to wear year-round, keeping them dry in the summer heat and cozy when it cools down.

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That kind of versatility can be tough to find, which makes the REI Co-Op Active Pursuits Shirt even more of an off-duty standout. Pick it up in your preferred color and size while it’s 25% off at REI for a limited time!

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A sock is a sock, right? That logic holds up pretty well when you’re throwing on slip-ins for a coffee run, but when you spend a few hours hiking, the difference between an everyday pair and one designed for the trail becomes pretty obvious. Just like the ongoing debate over hiking boots versus sneakers, what you put inside your shoes can make a surprisingly big difference once you’re walking over rocks, roots, hills, and uneven terrain.

Hiking socks provide features designed specifically for outdoor adventures, from moisture management and cushioning to a more secure fit that helps keep your feet comfortable as the miles add up. And if you’ve always assumed functional hiking gear has to look boring, the Darn Tough Mellow Mushrooms Micro Crew Lightweight Hiking Socks might change your mind. REI has them for $19 during its Labor Day sale, which is 25% off the usual $25 price, so you can give your feet some trail-specific support for less without sacrificing style.

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Against the charcoal gray background, the “cute” design of these socks looks like a tiny forest floor with mushrooms, ferns, branches, berries, and flowers. The whimsical design is offered in two colorways: Charcoal with raspberry pink, cream, and lavender accents, or light gray with pops of yellow, orange, and moss green.

The micro crew silhouette measures about 7.5 inches from heel to cuff, which means they’ll peek roughly 5 inches above a low hiking shoe and sit just above many standard hiking boots. Soft terry loops provide light cushioning underfoot, with additional targeted protection around the ankle and Achilles tendon where boots can rub. Reinforced footbeds strengthen the high-wear areas, while the toes are finished with an exceptionally smooth seam designed to eliminate the bulky ridge that can become irritating after miles of walking.

They’re made from a blend of 54% nylon, 42% merino wool, and 4% Lycra spandex. Merino wool naturally helps move moisture away from the skin and regulate temperature, making these socks useful beyond chilly-weather hikes, while nylon adds durability and the stretchy fibers help the socks maintain a close fit. That performance-focused construction was designed to prevent slipping and bunching inside your shoes, which can also help reduce the friction that leads to blisters. Despite the strategically placed cushioning, they’re still lightweight and breathable enough for warm-weather hiking.

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The socks are quick-drying and moisture-wicking, and they’re made in the United States from globally sourced yarns. For cleaning, turn them inside out and machine wash them in cold water on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry on low or hang them to dry. 

Seasoned adventurers and first-time hikers alike praised these “comfortable” socks as being the “cutest” they own. One shopper, who called the fabric “not too thick, not too thin,” hiked for “eight hours in humid conditions” and found their “feet were dry” at the end.

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Don’t let your feet be an afterthought. Shop the Darn Tough Mellow Mushrooms Micro Crew Lightweight Hiking Socks for $19 at REI while the Labor Day savings last!

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Peter Weber is known to fans of The Bachelor as “Pilot Pete,” but the reality TV alum is about to be known as Dad. Weber and his girlfriend, Jadeyn Carr, announced they’re expecting twins with a photo-booth-themed announcement on Instagram.

Captioned “1 + 1 = 4,” the couple shared their surprising news alongside a series of photo-booth photos that showcase Carr’s growing bump. The couple beams with joy, knowing what’s to come.

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Fans first met Peter Weber on Season 15 of The Bachelorette in 2019. He made it to the final three, competing for Hannah Brown’s heart, and quickly became a fan favorite, earning the nickname “Pilot Pete.” He was then chosen to lead Season 24 of The Bachelor.

Weber’s Bachelor season was one of the most chaotic seasons in franchise history. Weber proposed to Hannah Ann Sluss during the show’s finale, but their engagement ended shortly thereafter because he still had feelings for the runner-up, Madison Prewett.

Peter Weber’s Bachelor Journey Took Some Unexpected Turns

Peter Weber has been open about his desire to have a serious relationship, even after relationships with Kelley Flanagan and actress Brooke Sill fizzled. Now, after years of speculation about to whom the famous bachelor would finally give his final rose, it turns out Weber’s about to have two roses, not one.

Weber first confirmed his relationship with Jadeyn Carr in August. Carr is a registered nurse born and raised in Colorado, whose nursing goals were sidelined when she was scouted as a model.

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Weber and Carr haven’t announced plans to wed, but the announcement that the couple is expecting twins is a full-circle moment for the commercial pilot. He went on The Bachelor looking for the person with whom he could build a future.

He may not have found it on the ABC reality TV show, but he’s on the verge of meeting the greatest love of his life, times two.

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