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Netflix’s fan-favorite series Nobody Wants This is returning for season 3 on Oct. 22, and this upcoming season promises some major updates for Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody). In fact, the season 3 trailer has already confirmed that these love birds have moved in together, following two seasons as they try to navigate the ups and downs due to their differing faiths—Noah being a Jewish rabbi and Joanne being agnostic.

Noah and Joanne’s on-again-off-again status wasn’t the only notable narrative arc throughout seasons 1 and 2, though. Noah’s brother, Sasha (Timothy Simons), and sister-in-law, Esther (Jackie Tohn), also called it quits in season 2, meaning that season 3 will find each of them trying to rediscover themselves as newly single people.

In addition to these beloved characters, season 3 is bringing back a number of familiar faces and introducing some brand-new ones. Here are the major characters appearing in the upcoming season.

Returning Nobody Wants This Season 3 Cast & Characters Nobody Wants This. Kristen Bell as Joanne in episode 201 of Nobody Wants This. Cr. Erin Simkin/Netflix © 2025 Kristen Bell as Joanne

Bell will be returning this season as protagonist of the show Joanne. In season 1, Joanne was introduced as a sex and relationships podcaster with a chaotic dating life and a somewhat gruff attitude—a character type Bell has played before, such as with Eleanor Shellstrop in The Good Place.

Over the course of the show, however, Joanne has grown and developed, in part because of her relationship with Noah. Over time, she has learned to be more selfless and has settled into a calmer, more stable relationship. At the end of season 2, Joanne also decided that she wants to convert to Judaism (perhaps the thing that was causing the most tension in her relationship), not for Noah but for herself.

Based on what Netflix has revealed thus far, season 3 will see even more growth for the character, including with her now moving in with Noah and, presumably, converting to Judaism.

Nobody Wants This. Adam Brody as Noah in episode 202 of Nobody Wants This. Cr. Erin Simkin/Netflix © 2025 Adam Brody as Noah

Brody plays the other primary protagonist in Nobody Wants This and the other half of the main couple, Noah. Like Joanne, Noah has come a long way since season 1. Initially, Noah was very rigid in his beliefs, not only in the religious sense but also simply in his beliefs about relationship and how he and others should behave.

Just as Noah has helped Joanne to be more selfless and open-minded, Joanne has helped Noah to relax and be a bit freer in his thinking. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in season 3 now that the two are moving in together. While season 2 certainly saw the couple on a better path, no relationship is perfect, and this new phase of their life will no doubt lead to some tensions.

Nobody Wants This. Timothy Simons as Sasha in episode 104 of Nobody Wants This. Cr. Hopper Stone/Netflix © 2024 Timothy Simons as Sasha

Whereas Noah is more serious and traditional, his brother, Sasha, is significantly goofier. Throughout seasons 1 and 2, Sasha was consistently the comedic relief, and it’s clear that he likes to have a good time. However, that goofier side hasn’t kept him from having some very serious plot points thus far, and that is clearly going to continue with season 3.

Most recently, Sasha split with his wife, Esther—and, notably, it was her idea, not his. While Esther was the one asking for the separation, though, Sasha’s situation is pretty complicated. Specifically, Sasha has been fairly openly flirting with Joanne’s sister, Morgan (Justine Lupe), since the beginning of the show, and many Nobody Wants This fans want to see them get together. Perhaps, with Esther and Sasha now split, that will happen in season 3.

Nobody Wants This. (L to R) Timothy Simons as Sasha, Jackie Tohn as Esther in episode 202 of Nobody Wants This. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 Jackie Tohn as Esther

Comedian Jackie Tohn has already been hilarious in Nobody Wants This, but season 3 may really prove to be her time to shine. Thus far, Esther has seemed quite restricted in her relationship, and it’s been increasingly clear that she’s unhappy, culminating in her wanting a separation from Sasha at the end of season 2.

Now, heading into season 3, Esther will likely be able to shine in her own right, meaning that viewers might be getting to see a completely new side of her character. Given that she’s already an incredibly popular character, this change seems primed to make her even more of a fan favorite (and, hopefully, this will also mean getting to see more of Tohn’s sense of humor shine through).

Nobody Wants This. Justine Lupe as Morgan in episode 105 of Nobody Wants This. Cr. Adam Rose/Netflix © 2024 Justine Lupe as Morgan

Although Noah, Joanne, Esther and Sasha are all among the main cast of characters in Nobody Wants This, it isn’t just the romantic partners who are a major focus of the show. Rather, Joanne’s sister, Morgan, is also a key character, and she has been especially interesting to watch as Joanne has become slightly more reserved and serious.

At the beginning of the show, Morgan and Joanne were basically two peas in a pod, both navigating the difficult dating scene and having the best hilarious stories to tell on their shared podcast. However, as Joanne’s life has changed, it’s been clear that Morgan has struggled somewhat to sort out her new place in Joanne’s life as well as what she wants for herself. In season 3, it’s likely that her story will focus on that as well as on her potential romance with Sasha.

Joining Noah, Joanne, Morgan, Esther and Sasha are a host of other returning supporting characters, including Noah and Joanne’s parents. Noah’s parents, Bina and Ilan, are played by Tovah Feldshuh and Paul Ben-Victor, and Joanne’s parents, Lynn and Henry, are played by Stephanie Faracy and Michael Hitchcock.

New Nobody Wants This Season 3 Cast & Characters NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 09: Andrew Rannells attends the “A Journal For Jordan” World Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on December 09, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Andrew Rannells as Sebastien

Tudum describes Nobody Wants This newcomer Sebastien as “Joanne’s nemesis in conversion class,” suggesting that Sebastien and Joanne will meet as Joanne is enrolled in a course to officially convert to Judaism. What it means that he will be Joanne’s “nemesis” is anyone’s guess for now, although given Joanne’s sassy and sarcastic antics, Andrew Rannells is sure to be a hilarious addition to the larger cast.

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Sarah Silverman as Rabbi Eden

The same Tudum article describes Sarah Silverman’s Rabbi Eden as “the warm, quirky teacher of an Intro to Judaism class, and a supportive presence for Joanne and Noah.” Presumably, this means that Rabbi Eden will be taking on a mentor role for Joanne as she works towards conversion, although it will be interesting to see what sort of support Joanne and Noah will end up needing from her. However, with Silverman’s star power, there’s little doubt that Rabbi Eden will prove to be a standout.

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Erin Foster as Nicole

Nobody Wants This creator Erin Foster herself will be making an appearance in season 3, with Tudum describing her character, Nicole, as “a terminally single, chaotic and somewhat messy person…She’s Joanne if everything had gone wrong in her life.” So far, that’s all that has been revealed about this brand-new character, but just by the description, it sounds like she will be a fascinating addition and no doubt create some hilarious drama.

Additional new cast members include, as outlined by Tudum:

• Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Amber: “A single woman enrolled in Joanne’s Intro to Judaism class who is obsessed with finding a Jewish husband.”
• Avan Jogia as Travis: “A confident and unbothered guys’ guy who enjoys getting under Joanne’s skin.”
• Poorna Jagannathan as Eleanor: “Sebastien’s brassy and biting aunt.”
• Sadie Sandler as Denise: “A young psychic who gives a reading to Morgan.”
• Stephanie Koenig as Poppy: “An incredibly upbeat woman who goes on a date with Sasha.”
• Steven Weber as Julian: “A funny, grounded, cool and secure divorced dad.”

Nobody Wants This season 3 arrives on Netflix on Oct. 22, and all ten episodes will be released at the same time.

Fortune Feimster’s mother is looking for new treatment options after her cancer stopped responding to treatment.

The comedian shared the difficult update on Instagram Saturday, October 17, reposting a message her mother, Ginger Feimster, had written on Facebook.

“All treatments have been stopped, because my cancer-Cholangiocarcinoma-isn’t responding to any of them,” her mother wrote. She said the family is seeking help identifying clinical trials that may fit her medical criteria and consulting with cancer specialists at several hospitals. She also shared that her records are being sent to Duke for review.

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In the caption, Fortune wrote: “This is from my mom. Her cancer has spread all over her liver so they have stopped all of her treatments. The doctor recommended she find a trial if possible. So if anyone knows of any cholangiocarcinoma trials, here’s the info. Obviously time is of the essence.”

In a follow-up Instagram Story, the 46-year-old said her mother has tried two types of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and Y-90 treatment. She also said her mom has not been eligible for surgery because of the number of tumors.

A screenshot of Fortune Feimster’s Instagram Story on October 18.

Fortune thanked people who have reached out with information. But after some followers suggested she leave her current tour to be with her mom, Fortune asked them to let her make that decision. “I am with my mom all the time; more than everybody and have been for two years,” she wrote, adding that she has four weekends of shows left.

The actress said performing gives her a break from the sadness, alongside time with family and loved ones. She also emphasized that she and her mom are spending quality time together and have “no regrets.” Her Stories mentioned other changes in her life as well, including finalizing her divorce with Jacquelyn “Jax” Smith and saying goodbye to her elderly dog, who is alive and staying in another state.

Fortune shared her mother Ginger’s diagnosis in May 2025, saying she had intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer. At the time, she described it as rare and aggressive.

C.C. DeVille sounds like a rock star’s name—and that was the point. The Poison guitarist became one of the defining faces of ’80s hair metal with his spiky blond hair, flamboyant style and high-voltage guitar solos. But before he helped power the band behind hits like “Talk Dirty to Me” and “Nothin’ But a Good Time,” the Brooklyn native was known by a much more everyday name: Bruce Anthony Johannesson. His transformation into C.C. DeVille gave him a stage identity that fit the larger-than-life world of Poison, where the image was almost as unforgettable as the music.

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The name C.C. DeVille is commonly associated with the Cadillac Coupe de Ville, a classic American car whose name suited the guitarist’s flashy rock-star image. The story is often repeated as an example of how a stage name can help create a persona, although accounts do not consistently establish that the Cadillac was his favorite car or definitively explain how he chose the name.

The contrast between Johannesson and DeVille captures the transformation. Poison embraced the excess and spectacle that helped define the hair metal scene: big hair, bold clothes, theatrical performances and guitar solos made for the MTV era. DeVille looked and sounded the part, bringing a flamboyant presence to a band whose identity was built around having a good time.

Though he is professionally known as C.C. DeVille, biographical references continue to identify Bruce Anthony Johannesson as his birth name. His stage name became the one fans recognized, illustrating how a performer’s public identity can take on a life of its own.

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DeVille joined Poison in the early 1980s, completing the lineup that would go on to become one of the signature acts of the hair metal era. His guitar work helped drive songs including “Talk Dirty to Me,” “I Want Action” and “Nothin’ But a Good Time,” pairing catchy hooks with the energetic, showy playing that made the band a fixture of late-’80s rock.

Poison’s appeal went beyond the music. The band’s colorful image, party-ready songs and theatrical performances made it a natural fit for an era when MTV helped turn rock musicians into visual icons. DeVille was part of that appeal, with a style that made him instantly recognizable alongside frontman Bret Michaels and the rest of the group.

His story also points to why stage names matter in music. A name can distinguish an artist, reinforce a carefully built image and give fans something memorable to attach to the music. In DeVille’s case, the name became part of the showmanship that helped define Poison—and a lasting piece of hair metal history.

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Target is now selling a set of glass mixing bowls that are giving Pyrex-level quality for less. They’re easy to store, even easier to use and perfect for a variety of kitchen tasks.

Figimint’s 8-Piece Glass Mixing Bowls With Lids Set is perfect for meal prep, serving and food storage. The set comes with eight pieces total, including:

• One four-quart bowl with lid
• One 2.5-quart bowl with lid
• One 1.5-quart bowl with lid
• One one-quart bowl with lid

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Figmint 8-Piece (Set of 4) Glass Mixing Bowls With Lids, $22 at Target

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Each bowl has a lid in a different color for quick, easy identification. The multiple colors also add a pop of vibrancy to food storage, which is just plain fun if you ask me. What’s more, these lids fit nicely and securely on their glass counterparts, keeping their contents fresh. Just remove the lids if you’re using the microwave!

This practical glass mixing bowl set is also dishwasher-safe and freezer-safe, only adding to its convenience. And when not in use, these bowls nestle neatly together. You really can’t go wrong with this set.

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Overall, shoppers are loving this glass mixing bowl set, giving it an average rating of 4.5 stars on Target.com, with 66 percent of reviewers saying they would recommend it to others.

“Compact and stylish food prep and storage,” wrote one fan in a five-star review on Target.com. “These Figmint storage bowls are the best! They don’t waste an inch of precious storage space be perfectly nesting in each other. Also, the silicone lids fit snugly, so I don’t have to worry about liquids spilling when I store wet ingredients. I also really like the colors of the lids, they’re fresh and modern and make my kitchen look fun.”

“This set is so heavy it is made of a very thick glass material. I like the variety in the sizes of all of the bowls and each one of them comes with their own cover, which makes it really easy to store leftovers. It really helps you to prep by mixing things together that you can store and use at a later time. Great for marinating meat,” said another happy Target customer in a five-star review on Target.com.

You can order this eight-piece glass mixing bowl set from Target.com or find it in select stores. It retails for $22.

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It’s not too early to get started on holiday planning. How can it be, when there are so many cute pieces of decor already catching our attention? That’s definitely the case with the Martha Stewart Gingerbread House Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, a darling duo that will undoubtedly put you in a more festive mood the moment it arrives.

Right now it’s an excellent deal at Wayfair, reduced from its usual $35 to only $27. That’s a great price for such a charming addition to your holiday setup! Just like real gingerbread houses, they’re decked out in snowy icing — and they’ll helpfully keep your salt and pepper within easy reach all season long.

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This set’s details are truly impressive, with the “frosting” trim contrasting with the soft brown hue. A jolly wreath hangs from each door, finished with a delicate bough of holly in bright green and red. Even the shingles on the respective rooftops are meticulously outlined. Arched doorways and windows, delicate scrollwork, and snow-capped chimneys complete the design.

Filling them up is easy. Just remove the rubber stopper at the base, pour in your salt and pepper, and press it closed. The seasonings flow through discreet openings in the chimney tops, which are slightly raised to create gingerbread houses that look real. That authenticity only adds to the nostalgic appeal.

It’s the retro aesthetic that makes this set such a sweet addition to your festivities. There are few things more emblematic of the season than gingerbread, and there’s an old-world charm about these that gives them an heirloom quality. They have a beautiful glazed sheen, with an appearance that suggests they’ve been lovingly passed down for generations. Plus, they’re easy to clean with occasional hand-washing to preserve the integrity of the colors.

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Shoppers all agree that the set is as sweet in person as it appears on screen. They’re “adorable,” according to one reviewer who added that the pair is “high quality.” Another person added that they’re so “fun and cute.” 

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Sometimes adding something new to the mix is all you need to “shake up” the season! Don’t miss the chance to add the Martha Stewart Gingerbread House Salt and Pepper Shaker Set to your own festivities while it’s still in stock and on sale at Wayfair.

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“Listen To Your Heart” was a 1988 song from the Swedish duo Roxette, which consisted of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle. The song rose all the way to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also a top 10 hit in the UK, the Netherlands, and France.

As reported by SongFacts, Gessle spoke to Billboard about the inspiration for the song, saying, “That’s one of the rare occasions when I wrote the story about a very good friend of mine who went through a difficult divorce. We sat up all night discussing his problem. When it went to number one in the States, I got this fax from him telling me, ‘Hey, it’s great – you and me and Marie are number one in America!'”

The song became so popular that Gissle told Metro, “I was in an airport in New York last year, showing my passport at customs. The official asked what I did, I said I was a songwriter, and he said, ‘Oh yeah, have you done anything I might have heard of?’ I said: ‘I’ve done this one,’ because ‘Listen To Your Heart’ was playing over the speakers at the same time.”

When speaking about the creation of the song, Gessle called it “The Big Bad Ballad.” He said, “This is us trying to recreate that overblown American FM-Rock sound to the point where it almost becomes absurd. We really wanted to see how far we could take it.”

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Fredriksson added, “It sounds a bit dusty today, but it was our second #1 in the US.” He went on to speak about the music video accompanying the song, saying, “The video was great. Shot with an American crew at the Borgholm Castle. The director thought we had built the ruin just for the video.”

Roxette had many other popular songs throughout the years, including “One Wish,” “The Look,” and “Dressed for Success.” Gessle, who is now 67, is still performing to this day. Unfortunately, Fredriksson died in 2019 at the age of 61.

You may have seen a speech-language pathologist if you were a “late talker” or needed some extra help pronouncing letters as a child. If not, you likely know someone who got to leave class for speech therapy once a week (and came back with cool stickers and candy). But SLPs can support you and your loved ones at every age and stage.

“A running joke in the field is when SLPs walk into a patient’s room and are met with an annoyed “My speech is just fine!'” Michelle Retsky, M.S. CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist & clinic director at Words in Motion Therapy, tells Parade. “My very short explanation of my job is ‘anything lungs up.'”

That includes how you breathe and even how you swallow. Retsky says many factors can negatively affect your airway safety (and, for that matter, communication clarity). Progressive dementias, strokes, brain injuries and neuromuscular disorders (like ALS) are some of the better-known reasons why someone might have trouble talking, breathing or swallowing. However, Retsky points out that even UTIs can cause confusion, and SLPs can help with therapy for the aging person (and even strategies for the caregiver).

“Cognitive decline, language breakdowns and swallowing dysfunction directly impact an older adult’s health, safety, independence and overall quality of life,” Retsky says.

Unfortunately, one flag that an older adult is having problems swallowing is often overlooked. Retsky identified an early sign of swallowing trouble that many families miss in aging parents, along with what to do if you notice it.

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‘The Early Sign of Swallowing Trouble I Wish Families Didn’t Miss in Aging Parents’

Retsky says coughing during meals is an early sign of swallowing issues that many people miss in aging family members. Coughing during meals is common, but it’s not necessarily normal. It’s an involuntary reflex—we cough to keep foreign objects out of our lungs.

“Foreign material—even if it is your own saliva—introduces bacteria into the lungs, which can lead to pneumonia,” Retsky says.

She adds that healthy individuals have some safeguards to keep their airways safe, such as:

• The epiglottis folds down (a small elastic cartilage above the voice box and behind the tongue)
• The vocal folds close (the more contemporary term for vocal cords)
• The larynx elevates (you may know it as a “voice box”)

“If something is preventing this system from working to protect the lungs, coughing is the reflex that steps in as a last resort,” Retsky explains. “Our bodies are complex systems, so it is normal for something to go wrong for a variety of reasons and let out a cough occasionally, but when it is a common occurrence during meals, it is a concern.”

She adds that coughing isn’t always a swallowing problem, and sometimes it’s just chance.

“It is important to keep perspective: We can swallow 1,000 times in a day,” Retsky reports. “An occasional cough or throat clear can be completely normal.”

Whoa! Besides chance and swallowing issues, a person may cough during eating because of:

• GERD
• COPD
• Asthma
• Medications, like ACE inhibitors

“A cough due to a swallowing issue has a direct link to the act of swallowing. It can occur during a bite or within a few seconds of swallowing,” Retsky says. “Clinical markers include a gurgly vocal quality after drinking, needing to swallow multiple times, throat clearing during meals or food or water on the lips.”

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What To Do if You Notice Swallowing Issues in Aging Family Members

Retsky says it’s important not to ignore regular coughing during eating in aging parents.

“If someone is coughing during meals often, the family should notify the primary care physician to secure a referral for a Speech-Language Pathology swallowing evaluation,” she says. “Unsupervised diet modifications can worsen residue or increase choking hazards.”

Other signs of swallowing trouble to flag include:

• A “wet” or “gurgly” post-swallow voice
• Keeping food in the mouth
• Longer meal times
• Unexplained low-grade fevers
• Recurrent respiratory infections

Retsky says these can signal objects being “pooled” in the vocal folds, weak swallowing muscles and other swallowing-related issues an SLP may be able to help with.

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How SLPs Help People With Swallowing Issues

Retsky says that speech-language therapy typically begins with a clinical bedside evaluation and may order more detailed assessments as needed. Here’s what the process might look like for your aging parent with swallowing issues:

• Evaluation: During this assessment, SLPs look at factors such as vocal quality (e.g., wetness or gurgling), reflexive cough timing (coughing keeps food out of the lungs) and oral bolus clearance (it’s easier to inhale food if it gets stuck in the mouth) in various food textures and how thick/thin/sticky something is.
• Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (often also called the Modified Barium Swallow): This study uses imagery to help clinicians see where the food/water goes in the body. “If all is well, everything will go down the esophagus into the stomach,” Retsky says. “The epiglottis is what blocks food from going into the lungs, and you can physically see it working and moving with this method.”
•  Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES): SLPs use a camera to visualize your pharynx (the tube that connects the nasal cavity and mouth to the esophagus and larynx). “A camera goes from your nose to your pharynx to allow clinicians to see how the structures of the throat are moving and if there is any pooling of food and saliva by the vocal folds,” she explains.

Help is available. Retsky says SLPs can work with your aging parent on personalized treatment plans to rebuild swallowing muscle strength and compensate for weaknesses, making swallowing safer. They may also adjust the diet at first, including food texture and liquid thickness, for safety purposes.

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Sources:

• Michelle Retsky, M.S. CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist & clinic director at Words in Motion Therapy
• Urinary Tract Infection Induced Delirium in Elderly Patients: A Systematic Review. Cureus.
• A framework for understanding shared substrates of airway protection. JAOS.
• Evaluation of Spontaneous Swallow Frequency in Healthy People and Those With, or at Risk of Developing, Dysphagia: A Review. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine.
• Drug-Induced Cough. Physiology Research.

When Nigella Lawson walks around the Great British Baking Show tent and takes a large, enthusiastic bite of a contestant’s chocolate cake, most people see a woman who loves food. What they’re actually watching is someone who learned early and painfully what it looks like when you can’t eat.

Her mother Vanessa died of liver cancer in 1985 when Nigella was 25. Then in 1993 her sister Thomasina died of breast cancer at 32. Then, in 1997, her first husband, John Diamond, was diagnosed with throat cancer. The disease eventually took his tongue, his epiglottis, and his ability to swallow. He died on March 2, 2001, at 47. While he was sick, Diamond wrote his own cancer memoir — C: Because Cowards Get Cancer Too — about what it felt like to watch his body stop working.

Nigella was writing How to Eat. He was documenting the loss of food. She was writing a love letter to it. She’s revealed what those years were really like. “It was part of holding onto my sanity,” she said, “when my husband couldn’t eat because he had oral cancer.” She chose to keep cooking for herself even when it would’ve been easier not to. “Cooking for myself became a very important way that I found both physical and emotional sustenance.” He told her to keep going.

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It was Diamond who’d first told her she should write about cooking. She did. How to Eat came out in 1998 while he was sick. The book sold 300,000 copies, and it’s still in print.

None of this is the biography of a trained chef. Nigella studied medieval languages at Oxford. She became a book reviewer, then a restaurant critic, then deputy literary editor of the Sunday Times. She came to food sideways through grief and writing and a dinner party where she watched a host cry over an unset crème caramel and thought: this shouldn’t be this hard. She wrote in the preface to How to Eat: “I am not a chef. I am not even a trained or professional cook.” She became one of the most beloved food personalities in the world anyway.

Now she’s the new judge on The Great British Baking Show — Season 17 streaming on Netflix now — replacing Prue Leith after 9 seasons. And within days of her debut, the conversation wasn’t about her expertise or her warmth or the way she’s already making the judging more interesting than it’s been in years. It was about her bites. Social media was filled with videos mocking how enthusiastically she tasted the bakers’ creations. When she asked Paul Hollywood how he managed to judge so many bakes in one sitting, he told her to take smaller mouthfuls. Her response: “I realized no, I couldn’t.”

“We Need to Take Our Pleasures Where We Can”

She’s also shown she won’t be quieted on the bigger question. Prue Leith spent 9 seasons describing bakes as “worth the calories” or “not worth the calories” and treating dessert as something that needed to justify its own existence. Nigella shut that framing down in her second episode. When Hollywood described a cookie as “quite indulgent and naughty” while judging contestant Molly’s chocolate hazelnut cookie, Nigella cut him off. “I don’t approve of talking about food as naughty,” she said. “We need to take our pleasures where we can in life.”

That line lands differently in 2026. Millions of people are injecting themselves with GLP-1 medications specifically to quiet what’s been called “food noise” — the natural human impulse to want and enjoy eating. Nigella doesn’t just hear the food noise. She hears a symphony. She wrote it plainly in her 2020 cookbook Cook Eat Repeat: “No one should feel guilty about what they eat or the pleasure they get from eating.”

On her 60th birthday, she wrote that she’d found her 49th the hardest — because her mother had died at 48 and she felt like “a traitor” for outliving her. “When you have seen people you love die young,” she wrote, “the idea of complaining about getting older is just revolting.” Her first daughter is named Cosima Thomasina. Thomasina died 10 days before she was born. That’s the kind of thing that changes how you eat.

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Matthew McConaughey is making a case for Americans to break free from the two-party system, but some fans aren’t convinced his push for independent candidates is what the country needs right now.

The Oscar-winning actor took to Instagram to share a video arguing that independent candidates could force Democrats and Republicans to work together, particularly as the 2026 midterm elections approach. However, his message quickly drew criticism from commenters who believe the stakes are too high to risk splitting votes.

“The truth of it is, we don’t know how many independents would vote for a true independent, organized, funded, owned by neither side, because no one has ever given us one,” McConaughey said in the video.

He argued that even a small group of independent lawmakers could wield significant power in a closely divided Congress, forcing both parties to compromise rather than push legislation toward their respective extremes.

“I’m not telling you who to vote for,” the actor explained. “I’m telling you to look at your ballot, study up, see if they represent you, what you believe in.”

McConaughey also referenced the Independent Leadership Council, launched by former Sen. Joe Manchin and his daughter, Heather, to recruit and support independent congressional candidates. He clarified that he wasn’t endorsing the organization, but rather the idea of giving voters another option.

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Still, some Instagram commenters pushed back, arguing that supporting independent candidates could have consequences in an election they view as particularly consequential.

“You’re one of my favorite strangers, and I don’t agree with the two-party system, but this is not the year or season to preach this,” one commenter wrote, before arguing that the current political climate makes the choice feel like “survival.”

Another commenter echoed that sentiment, writing, “Not this time. Too much at risk.”

Others were more direct in their opposition. “I was like WTF, not the time to push the independent vote,” one person wrote in a reply to another commenter.

Not everyone disagreed with McConaughey, however. Some praised his call for a political alternative, with one supporter writing, “Independent and GREEN count!!!” Another thanked the actor for speaking out, saying, “We want peace in the United States. No anarchy. Independent.”

The mixed response highlights the dilemma at the heart of McConaughey’s message: While some voters want an alternative to the established parties, others fear that breaking from the two-party system could come at a cost in November.

“Unbelievable” was a 1990 hit from the British rock band EMF. It rose all the way to number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Cash Box Top 100. The song also received a BMI Pop Award and was ranked No. 31 on VH1’s list of “100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders.”

Ian Dench, the guitarist for the band, came up with the lyrics while he was riding his bicycle, thinking about his ex. In an interview with PowMag, he gave more details about the creation of the song. “All the songs on Schubert Dip were about the girl who had just dumped me,” he explained. “We had been less-than-honest with each other, and I was looking for lyrical concepts when it struck me that the word ‘unbelievable’ meant both that she was wonderful and less-than-honest.”

He continued, “’Unbelievable’ started with the phrase, ‘The things you say, your purple prose just gives you away, the things you say, you’re unbelievable,’ and the riff which Zac [Foley] and I played in unison,” he explained. “We were into the West Coast bands who absorbed hip-hop into their live sound, like The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Faith No More. And Zac loved to pank his bass. Zac was a prince amongst men; a naughty, wickedly funny, rebellious prince, like a cross between Prince Hans of the Southern Isles and Aron Stark. He was our best friend, and we miss him dearly.”

Foley died in 2002 at the age of 31.

Dench also spoke about the song becoming an even bigger hit in the United States than in the UK. “It felt… unbelievable!” he said. “More indescribable, but I’ll try. When you pick up a guitar and start playing in a band and hear all the stories of bands taking off in the U.S., of musical euphoria, adoration, and excess, you dream of it happening to you but don’t really believe it will. So as we drove into the US that night that James described, with a six-week sold-out tour ahead of us, it was like driving into our dreams.”

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EMF is still together to this day. Dench is currently 62, and he is still the guitarist and main songwriter.

If you’ve invested time in C-Drama series, Hidden Love and/or The First Frost, then get ready for When I Meet the Moon, the final installment in the Nanwu Trilogy, which is comprised of all three series. While each series is a standalone story, they take place in the same universe — at the same university and in the same city. Let’s take a look at the upcoming series,When I Meet the Moon.

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What is the Nanwu Trilogy?

The Nanwu Trilogy is a popular collection of modern romance web novels written by author Zhu Yi, along with their C-drama adaptations, set in the same shared universe. The three novels, and their C-Drama adaptations are standalone stories though some of the characters know each other.

What are the three series in the Nanwu Trilogy?

The three series in the Nanwu Trilogy are Hidden Love, The First Frost, and When I Meet the Moon.

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What was Hidden Love about?

Sang Zhi (Zhao Lusi), who develops a multi-year secret crush on Duan Jiaxu (Chen Zheyuan), her older brother Sang Yan’s (Victor Ma) college roommate and best friend. Years later, Sang Zhi grows up and attends a university located in the same city where Duan Jiaxu lives and works. Frequent, everyday interactions slowly bridge the gap between them as Sang Zhi transitions from a young admirer into an independent young woman. Duan Jiaxu faces personal and family debt baggage from his father’s past, alongside external pressures and interference. Through mutual support, patience, and emotional healing, they step out of the shadows, start dating secretly.

What was The First Frost about?

The story follows Wen Yifan (Zhang Ruonan), a struggling news reporter, and Sang Yan (Bai Jingting), a bar owner and her former high school crush. Years after losing touch, they cross paths again at a bar and initially pretend not to recognize each other. Due to a fire and housing setbacks—as well as Wen Yifan escaping a bad living situation—the two end up sharing the same apartment. As they navigate living together under one roof, they must confront unspoken past misunderstandings, old feelings, sleepwalking episodes, stalkers, and deep personal trauma. Wen Yifan carries severe emotional scars from family abandonment and a history of abuse and assault, leading her to feel unworthy of happiness, while Sang Yan offers patient, non-pressuring support and devotion as they slowly heal together.

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Where can I watch Hidden Love and The First Frost?

Hidden Love and The First Frost are available to stream on Netflix.

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What is When I Meet the Moon about?

The socially anxious Yun Li (Lu Yuxiao) applies for a postgraduate program in Nanwu to prove her independence to her father. A day before the semester begins, she is invited to a local virtual reality center as a video creator. There, she reunites with Fu Shize (Lin Yi), a genius and her high school crush. She gradually opens up, and, with the help of others, goes all out to court her dream man, winning him over with her warmth and radiance. However, amid the loving moments, their differing perspectives eventually lead to a breakup. When she goes abroad, his deeply suppressed trauma is brought to the forefront. To win her back, he gets back on his feet, leading his team to new heights in scientific research. When she returns to China, he pursues her relentlessly, and the two overcome their differences and rekindle their love.

Is When I Meet the Moon based on other material?

When I Meet the Moon is adapted from Zhu Yi‘s novel “Folding Moon (Zhe Yue Liang).” Folding Moon is the final installment in the Nanwu Trilogy.

Where in the Nanwu trilogy does When I Meet the Moon lie?

When I Meet the Moon is the third in the Nanwu trilogy. In order of their release – Hidden Love, The First Frost, and When I Meet the Moon.

When does When I Meet the Moon premiere?

When I Meet the Moon premieres on Friday, Nov. 27.

Where can I watch When I Meet the Moon?

You can watch When I Meet the Moon on iII.

Is When I Meet the Moon available in the U.S.?

Currently, only iII will be streaming When I Meet the Moon at this time and can be streamed there for US viewers. It’s likely Netflix or other global streamer will pick it up closer to premiere date so check back here for updates!

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Lin Yi as Fu Shize

Actor/model Lin Yi gained recognition with his role in the rom-com web series, Put Your Head on My Shoulder. He participated in several variety shows/competition series before winning Crazy Wardrobe. In 2017, he was cast to star in the film, Hope Island opposite Andy Garcia. His other credits include Derailment, Angels Fall Sometimes, and Ski into Love.

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Lu Yuxiao as Yun Li

Lu Yuxiao, who also goes by Irene Lu, is probably best recognized as the main lead opposite Chen Xingxu in Love Between the Lines though she gained popularity with her role as Shangguan Qian in My Journey to You. Her other credits include Love in the Clouds, Perfect Match, and the upcoming Dancing with the Tide.

Is there a trailer for When I Meet the Moon?

Yes! Check out the official trailer for When I Meet the Moon below and make sure to turn out your closed captioning for English subtitles!

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Is Haley Hamilton (Marquita Goings) expecting the first child on Beyond the Gates? The weekly promo appears to hint that the scheming vixen may, in fact, be pregnant, but is this just another of her schemes?

The weekly promo for October 19, 2026 through October 23, 2026 teased several explosive storylines and can be viewed below.

The preview opens with Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) running into Tia Allen, portrayed by guest star Tabitha Brown, at the country club. We then cut to an interview that Tia is conducting with Dani, as Tia explains, “We are going to tell you a story with a little help from your family and friends.” In the background, eagle-eyed viewers will catch Daytime Emmy Winner Cady McClain returning in her role as Pamela Curtis for the episodes as well.

Meanwhile, back at the country club, The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Celebrity Big Brother star Kandi Burruss arrives in Fairmount Crest and runs into Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett).

Bill isn’t excited to see her, saying, “What the hell are you doing here, Kalista?”

It appears that Kalista is taking part in Dani’s interview, and explains on camera that Bill is an “awful husband.” Bill immediately snaps at her, demanding that the interview stop, triggering Dani to walk offstage. “Why in the hell would you do that?” Bill asks.

Elsewhere, Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) meets with her other daughter, Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnée Duplaix), and discusses her daughter’s relationship with her ex-husband, Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson).

Anita urges her daughter that if even a small part of her wants to reunite with her ex, then she needs to listen to it and act on it now, before it is too late, and he is married to Shanice Johnson (Ernestine Morrison).

At Orphey Gene’s, Haley is meeting with Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) when Haley asks, “Are you saying I’m gaining weight?” and leaves the table, appearing to be sick. Is the cause of the weight gain a potential child? Viewers will have to stay tuned to find out.

The promo ends with Dani, Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli), and Heather (Ashley Jones) at the country club where Heather shares, “I don’t think I can let my ex flaunt this new woman in front of me every day. It might make me burn.” It concludes with Heather appearing to stab Dani for taking Andre. Is this real or a fake-out? All will be revealed next week.

New episodes of Beyond the Gates air weekdays on CBS and stream weeknights on Paramount+. Viewers can catch up on all of the drama from the beginning of the show on Paramount+, Tubi, and Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 Beyond the Gates FAST channel.

For more than a decade, fans who grew up on “Forever and Ever, Amen” have wondered if that warm baritone would ever be heard in something new. On Friday, Oct. 16, a love song pulled from the vault answered that question. It was dedicated to the woman who has stood beside him through the hardest years of his life.

Randy Travis, 67, released “I Know Where I’d Be Without You,” a ballad he wrote with Michael Curtis and Bergen White. Travis announced the release on Instagram along with a note about who is honors: his wife, Mary Travis. The post calls the song “dedicated to the woman who’s stood by his side through it all” and adds a promise for longtime listeners: “If you loved ‘Forever and Ever, Amen,’ you’ll love this one.”

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The couple has survived a lot. Travis suffered a near-fatal stroke in 2013, and the pair later told said that he flatlined three times and doctors advised removing him from life support. Mary recalled praying to have him back “any way, shape or form.” The stroke left him with aphasia, a language disorder, and Mary often speaks for him, as she did in a recent sit-down with Country Living. The two married on March 21, 2015.

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The song follows a man who once insisted he needed no one until love changed everything, and it reflects on how pride can keep people from seeing the blessings in front of them. Days before the release, a post on his account teased that “some songs take on a whole new meaning with time.”

The track opens Same Old Way, a 12-song album due Nov. 13 through Warner Records Nashville. The label calls it his first album of completely new material in more than 18 years, built from recordings made between 1986 and 2013. Longtime producer Kyle Lehning found the songs locked away in the vault, then assembled, remixed and remastered them with Travis’s input. Unlike his 2024 single “Where That Came From,” which used AI to recreate his voice, the album features his own recorded vocals. “Fish On,” “I Don’t Care,” “Set the Blues Back” and the title track are already out.

In the comments, fans praised both the song and its dedication. One thanked Mary “for standing by Randy and saving his life.”

The release comes in a year of milestones. The album arrives as Travis marks the 40th anniversary of his debut, Storms of Life, released in June 1986. On Sunday, Oct. 18, Paul Overstreet, who co-wrote “Forever and Ever, Amen” with Don Schlitz, will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the same institution where Travis led the audience in “Amazing Grace” at his own induction in 2016.

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In 1971, singer-songwriter Don McLean released a haunting, delicate ballad inspired by the turbulent life and genius of Vincent van Gogh.

The track quickly became an international sensation, capturing the hearts of millions with its vivid imagery. But while almost everyone can hum the song’s famous opening refrain from memory, a surprising number of classic rock fans have been calling the track by the completely wrong name for over fifty years.

The Van Gogh Museum writes, “The world-famous hit by American singer-songwriter Don McLean (b. 1945) is officially called ‘Vincent,’ but is more often referred to by the opening line ‘Starry, Starry Night.'”

Their remarks continued, “McLean says he was reading a biography of Vincent van Gogh when he stumbled upon the idea of composing a song about him. The song became an homage to the artist and his work.”

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According to McLean’s official website, the composer explained, “I had this book on Van Gogh, and it was written by his brother, Theo. It was about how both of them had the same illness. I always thought he was the usual cliché.”

McLean continued, “He lost his mind over a woman, and of course he was high-strung, because he was an artist. I understand. That’s not what it was — and the brother had it, too.”

The entertainer concluded, “So, I thought maybe I would write a song about this and set the record straight. I had always known his work, and I had books on him, even when I had no money. I just felt something from him. Everybody does.”

When Don McLean entered the studio to record the track, he sat down with just his acoustic guitar and delivered a performance so pure it was captured in a single, unbroken take. That raw, live vocal and guitar track became the foundation of the hit, proving that genuine emotion didn’t need layers of studio overdubbing to captivate millions.

He explained, “When you hear the record, it’s just me and the guitar. It’s just one take.”

“Vincent” was the second single from his American Pie album. The song reached number one in the UK and peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was released in 1972. It remains McLean’s second most popular song after “American Pie.”

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The intensity continues on FBI. With OA (Zeeko Zaki) undercover trying to gather enough evidence against Anna Vorpe (Claire Coffee), he’s feeling the pressure of it all in this week’s episode. Will he be able to endure or will he break before he can get out? Will Maggie (Missy Peregrym) and Isobel (Alana De La Garza) be able to get to him in time?

Let’s take a look at “White Rock,” the next episode of FBI.

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What is FBI about?

FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe. Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell (Missy Peregrym) commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects. Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan (Zeeko Zaki), a West Point graduate via Astoria who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI.

Also on the team are Special Agent Stuart Scola (John Boyd), an Ivy League-educated Wall Streeter-turned-FBI agent; and Special Agent Eva Ramos (Juliana Aidén Martinez), a former prosecutor with a background tackling violent crime and narcotics cases. Overseeing them are Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille (Alana De La Garza), who operates under intense pressure and has undeniable command authority; as well as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine (Jeremy Sisto), the nerve center of the office, whose ability to easily relate to and engage with both superiors and subordinates makes him a master motivator. These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence.

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In “Omissions,” last week’s episode of FBI, after an undercover NYPD officer is murdered in front of his daughter’s school, the team investigates the likely culprit, a drug dealer trying to clear his name. But the deeper the team digs, the more cover-ups they discover. Meanwhile, Maggie bonds with her new partner, and is pulled in to secretly help OA.

Related: ‘Chicago P.D.’ Star Jesse Lee Soffer Lands His Next Major TV Role — And He’s Reuniting With a Familiar Face

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In “White Rock,” this week’s episode of FBI, the team pulls out all the stops to finally move against Anna Vorpe (Claire Coffee) and her seemingly impervious Strike Team. While undercover, OA struggles with what he has to become in order to keep his identity hidden, and put Anna behind bars for good.

When does this week’s episode of FBI premiere?

“White Rock” premieres on Monday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. If you have a Paramount+ Premium tier subscription, you can stream it live and on-demand. For Essential tier subscribers, it will become available to stream the following day.

Where can I watch FBI?

You can watch FBI on CBS, and live on Paramount+ Premium.

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Rosanna Pansino is starting over.

In an Instagram update shared Saturday, October 17, the YouTuber said she is living in an apartment with her mother and adjusting to being single after a long relationship.

“If you haven’t heard, I’m single,” she began in an Instagram update shared Saturday. “I haven’t been single in many, many years,” she added, explaining that she left her partner Mike Lamond months ago but cannot discuss the situation in detail because of ongoing legal proceedings. “I am safe,” she assured viewers.

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Pansino said she is staying in an apartment with her mother and currently has no access to her house, film studio, clothes, or equipment—meaning her videos might look a little different.

“The content here, like I kind of mentioned in the beginning, is going to be starting from scratch,” she said. “It’s gonna be sometimes filmed on my phone. Like sometimes it’s gonna be filmed with no lighting.” Without her usual kitchen tools, she added, “a lot of the recipes are going to be a lot more simple.”

She described the change as a mix of excitement and overwhelm. “I feel like right now, I’m really excited to learn things and take control of my life,” she said, before adding, “And then I’m also equally, the other half is really overwhelmed.” Learning to use Uber was one small new experience she said she found “so cool.”

Fans were more than supportive in the comments.

“As someone who has been through dv I can honestly say when you start feeling like the old you, the one before the relationship, it’s the best feeling. Sending lots of love and good healing thoughts your way,” one wrote.

“I hate that the legal system failed you. Yes you got some protections, but everything you own is still being held hostage by your abuser. We’re here for you,” replied a second.

A third said, “You started in a small apartment kitchen and you’ll be reborn through a small apartment kitchen ❤️ you’re a strong amazing woman.”

Pansino’s separation and restraining-order filing

Pansino had shared more about the breakup in September. In a post on X, she wrote that she felt trapped and said, “Abuse and coercive control can happen to anyone and it happened to me.”

When a commenter asked whether she had sought a restraining order, Pansino replied, “I filed a domestic violence restraining order. It was partially granted. Feels like the legal system failed me. I’m terrified. Just want to be free and safe.”

In June, Pansino said she suffered serious injuries when she fell as a boat was docking on her birthday, including a broken jaw and front teeth that required surgery. She attributed the injuries to that accident, but people online have speculated it was from something else. The speculation, however, has not been confirmed by Pansino.

Who is Rosanna Pansino?

Pansino is a YouTube creator and host best known for Nerdy Nummies, her baking series featuring treats inspired by pop culture. She has also shared food and lifestyle content with her audience. For now, she says that content will come from her new apartment as she figures out what comes next.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of domestic violence, help is available 24 hours a day through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.

Hulda Crooks became a symbol of determination after climbing Mount Whitney 23 times and reaching the summit of Japan’s Mount Fuji at age 91. 

Known as “Grandma Whitney,” the American mountaineer began climbing Mount Whitney in her 60s and continued taking on mountain trails well into old age. On July 24, 1987, she became the oldest woman to climb Mount Fuji, completing the journey at 91.

Crooks built her reputation through years of hiking, physical activity and a strong interest in nature. Her achievements drew public attention and made her an inspiration to people of different ages. According to Adventist Today, she also worked as a medical researcher and supported healthy eating, including a vegetarian diet.

Born Hulda Hoehn on May 19, 1896, in Saskatchewan, Canada, she later settled in Loma Linda, California. She died on Nov. 23, 1997, at 101 years old, leaving behind a legacy tied to mountain climbing, healthy living and community service.

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Mount Whitney, located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, became the peak most closely linked to Crooks. Standing at 14,505 feet, it is the highest mountain in the contiguous United States.

Crooks did not begin mountain climbing as a young athlete. Her interest in the outdoors grew after her husband, Dr. Samuel Crooks, encouraged her to spend more time in nature. Following his death, she began hiking in 1950 and gradually moved from short walks to longer and more challenging mountain trips.

Her first successful climb to the top of Mount Whitney came in 1962, when she was 66. She went on to reach the summit 23 times between the ages of 65 and 91, according to biographical accounts of her life.

The repeated climbs helped earn her the nickname “Grandma Whitney.” She also climbed 97 other peaks during this period, showing that her outdoor adventures went far beyond one famous mountain.

Crooks also completed the 212-mile John Muir Trail in California’s Sierra Nevada range. Rather than finishing the entire trail in one trip, she completed it in sections over five years.

Her accomplishments drew attention from the public and community leaders. She met President Ronald Reagan and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Her growing fame also helped bring attention to the value of staying active later in life.

On July 24, 1987, Crooks reached the summit of Mount Fuji in Japan at age 91. The climb earned her recognition as the oldest woman to complete the ascent at the time.

Mount Fuji stands at 12,388 feet and is one of Japan’s most recognized natural landmarks. Reaching its summit requires hikers to deal with steep sections, changing weather and the physical demands of climbing at high elevation.

Crooks completed the climb with sponsorship from Japanese advertising company Dentsu. A photograph was taken of her at the summit, documenting the achievement that added an international milestone to her mountaineering record.

Her climb came after decades of building her hiking experience. By then, she had already completed many trips up Mount Whitney and explored other peaks in California. Her Mount Fuji ascent showed that she continued to pursue demanding outdoor goals even in her 90s.

The achievement also strengthened her reputation as a role model for older adults. Rather than retiring from physical activity at a conventional age, Crooks continued hiking and encouraging others to appreciate nature.

Beyond mountain climbing, Crooks spent much of her life studying nutrition and supporting healthy habits. She became a lacto-ovo vegetarian at 18, meaning she avoided meat and fish but ate dairy products and eggs.

She graduated from Loma Linda University in 1927 after studying dietetics. Later, she worked as a medical researcher for Mervyn Hardinge, then dean of the Loma Linda University School of Public Health. Her work included research on vegetarian diets, and she co-authored scientific papers with Hardinge during the 1960s.

Crooks was also a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, whose teachings influenced her interest in vegetarianism and healthful living. She often encouraged children in her community to spend time outdoors, appreciate nature, and remain physically active.

In 1991, Loma Linda dedicated Hulda Crooks Park in her honor. The park features a bronze statue based on a photograph of Crooks hiking Mount Whitney. The statue shows her wearing a broad-brimmed hat and carrying a hiking stick.

Her name was also given to Crooks Peak near Mount Whitney in 1990, recognizing her connection to the mountain and her achievements as a climber.

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Pat Sajak has fans scratching their heads after making a surprise political statement, only to reverse his position hours later without explaining what he was talking about.

The former Wheel of Fortune host, 79, took to X on Saturday, October 17, declaring that he was breaking with his longstanding practice of staying quiet about political candidates and ballot measures.

“I’ve never publicly endorsed a political candidate nor commented on a ballot measure, but enough is enough. I’m voting ‘NO.’ Please join me,” Sajak wrote on X.

There was just one catch: He didn’t identify the ballot measure he was talking about, leaving followers wondering what had prompted his unexpected declaration.

But the mystery only deepened when Sajak returned to X hours later with a brief correction that completely flipped his original message.

“I’m sorry. I meant YES,” he wrote.

Sajak didn’t offer any further explanation, leaving fans to make sense of the apparent reversal themselves. Unsurprisingly, the comments quickly filled with reactions ranging from confusion to jokes about his change of heart.

I’ve never publicly endorsed a political candidate nor commented on a ballot measure, but enough is enough. I’m voting “NO.” Please join me.

— Pat Sajak (@patsajak) October 18, 2026

“I’m voting PERHAPS. Maybe,” one X user quipped.

Another follower played along, writing, “I’m writing in ‘Maybe.’”

Others weren’t convinced the follow-up cleared anything up. “That clears it up!” one commenter sarcastically responded, while another wrote, “Thanks for the clarification.”

One user took a more direct approach, telling the former game show host, “You’re fired.”

Meanwhile, another follower wondered whether Sajak was deliberately messing with people, asking, “Are you messing with US?”

Not everyone was simply joking about the exchange. One commenter expressed support for Sajak, writing, “We love you Pat. Haven’t watched an episode of the Wheel since you left. It turned woke.” Another, however, responded with an insult, illustrating the range of reactions his posts attracted.

I’m sorry. I meant YES.

— Pat Sajak (@patsajak) October 18, 2026

Despite the flurry of comments, Sajak did not clarify which ballot measure he meant or explain why he initially said he would vote against it before announcing that he meant the opposite.

Sajak has previously teased a departure from his usual political silence. On Election Day in 2024, he posted on X that he had never endorsed a presidential candidate before announcing that he would make an announcement later that week.

Sajak retired from Wheel of Fortune in 2024 after more than four decades as host. Ryan Seacrest subsequently took over alongside longtime co-host Vanna White.

For now, Sajak’s latest posts have left followers with one unanswered question: What exactly was he voting on?

Facing persistent economic pressures and high travel costs, Americans aren’t canceling their getaways—they’re getting a whole lot sharper about how they fund them.

According to Priceline’s 2027 Where to Next? Travel Trends Report, travelers are increasingly mastering the art of TripMaxxing, an intentional high-low spending strategy where vacationers aggressively cut corners on select parts of a trip so they can splurge on the unforgettable moments that matter most.

“Our 2027 trends share a common thread: travelers are treating trips less like generic purchases and more like personal projects,” said Brigit Zimmerman, CEO of Priceline. “They’re becoming more deliberate about how they spend and more creative about how they plan, all to create an experience that feels distinctly theirs.”

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The numbers show that strategic penny-pinching has become a mainstream badge of honor rather than a vacation sacrifice. Nearly two-thirds of Americans (62%) report actively cutting back on one aspect of a trip to bankroll an upgrade elsewhere, with 18% adopting the habit on almost every vacation they take. In fact, 65% of travelers say scoring a steep deal gives them the financial cushion to go big on luxury splurges, and 67% agree that those signature splurges are what make a getaway memorable in the first place.

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In practice, TripMaxxing looks like trading convenience on the ground for an elevated experience once you arrive. Travelers might grab grab-and-go pastries or grocery store staples for breakfast to justify a five-star tasting menu at dinner, split a standard hotel room with a companion to afford a convertible rental car, or skip expensive rideshares in favor of walking and local transit. Perhaps the most telling metric: 42% of Americans say they would willingly endure an eight-hour flight layover if the flight savings unlocked the budget for a high-end luxury resort stay.

The high-low mindset is also dictating where travelers choose to fly, with 70% of respondents selecting destinations based specifically on how far their dollar stretches. Instead of overpriced tourist capitals, savvy vacationers are routing toward culturally rich, high-value domestic and international spots—like Birmingham, Alabama; Beacon, New York; Snoqualmie, Washington; Fes, Morocco; and Da Nang, Vietnam—where local dining and lodging leave plenty of room in the budget to indulge.

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If there’s one drink I can never pass up at a Mexican restaurant, it’s horchata. The creamy, cinnamon-spiced drink has always been one of my favorites, especially when it’s made with fresh strawberries. So when I heard that Taco Bell was putting its own spin on horchata, I was curious to see how the fast-food chain’s versions would compare to the ones I know and love.

Starting Oct. 15, Taco Bell is introducing four new horchata-inspired drinks at its Live Más Café locations: the Vanilla Spiced Horchata Refresca, Strawberry Horchata Refresca, Chocolate Horchata Cold Brew Float and Purple Horchata Chiller. From iced drinks to frozen creations, there’s quite a bit of variety here.

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On Dec. 10, the two Refrescas will roll out to participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide for a limited time, along with a new Vanilla Spiced Horchata Freeze. So, even if you don’t live near a Live Más Café, you’ll still have a chance to try some of the new drinks yourself later this year.

I recently got a taste of all four drinks at a Taco Bell tasting event in Irvine, California. I’ve had my fair share of horchata over the years, but never anything quite like what Taco Bell was serving up. After taste-testing all four drinks, I can honestly say that the results surprised me.

Taco Bell Horchata Drinks Taste Test

So, were these new drinks worth trying? Here’s what I thought of each one in my official taste test.

Vanilla Spiced Horchata Refresca

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The Vanilla Spiced Horchata Refresca ($4.19 for a medium) is the most basic of the bunch, made with a creamy blend of vanilla and hints of cinnamon. The vanilla flavor is pleasant and subtle, with just a little spice coming through. I did find it a touch sweeter than the traditional horchata I’m used to, and there was a slightly bitter aftertaste that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. It’s not a bad drink, but it wasn’t one of my favorites.

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Strawberry Horchata Refresca

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The Strawberry Horchata Refresca ($4.19 for a medium) combines Taco Bell’s vanilla-spiced horchata with wild strawberry syrup and pieces of real freeze-dried strawberries. Strawberry horchata is actually one of my favorite ways to enjoy the drink, so I was especially curious about this one. I liked it more than the vanilla version, though I wish the strawberry flavor had been a little stronger. It seemed to balance out some of the flavors I didn’t love in the original, but I still noticed a slightly bitter finish. It was also a bit sweeter than I’d prefer.

Chocolate Horchata Cold Brew Float

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The Chocolate Horchata Cold Brew Float ($4.79 for a small) was one of my favorites. It combines cold brew coffee with Taco Bell’s creamy Chiller base, horchata syrup and churro crumbles, topped with a drizzle of dark chocolate syrup. I loved the consistency, and the sweetness was just right. The dark chocolate was definitely the stronger flavor, but I didn’t mind. In fact, this was one of the better frozen coffee drinks I’ve had, and I’ve tried quite a few.

Purple Horchata Chiller

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The Purple Horchata Chiller ($4.19 for a small) was another favorite, and the bright purple color makes it hard to miss. It’s made with Taco Bell’s vanilla ice cream Chiller base and horchata syrup, topped with whipped cream and a purple syrup drizzle. I especially liked the icy consistency, which was exactly what I’d want from a frozen drink.

The sweetness was just right, with a subtle hint of horchata that worked well with the creamy vanilla flavor. It was honestly a tough call between this and the Chocolate Horchata Cold Brew Float, but if I had a Live Más Café closer to home, I think I’d be ordering the Cold Brew Float more often.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been meaning to check out Taco Bell’s Live Más Café, the new horchata drinks give you another reason to visit. Don’t have one nearby? You’ll get your chance to try some of them in December. As for me, I’m looking forward to seeing how the new Vanilla Spiced Horchata Freeze stacks up against the four I tried.

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