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Drinking bubble tea every day can be hydrating Shutterstock The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies recommends women drink approximately 2.7 liters of water daily. This can seem like a daunting amount, especially for those who don’t enjoy chugging good old-fashioned H20. Fortunately, hydrating alternatives can offer a more exciting option in between sips from the tap. Bubble tea is certainly refreshing, but can it be considered hydrating? Caffeinated tea is a mild diuretic, according to Katherine Zeratsky, R....

White House Deputy Press Secretary Reveals Heartbreaking Coming Out Story On Twitter Win Mcnamee/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/June 26, 2021 9:15 am EST When Karine Jean-Pierre stood at the White House podium to hold her first press conference, we knew she was making history as the second African American woman ever (and the first in three decades), to carry out the task (via CBS News). But Jean-Pierre, who is the daughter of Haitian immigrants, has also made history as the first lesbian to hold the post, and as the country marks Pride Month, Jean-Pierre took to Twitter to share her coming out experience, which is likely to resonate with many in the LGBTQ+ community....

Who Is RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Ra’Jah O’Hara? Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images By Stephanie Kaloi/June 22, 2021 3:14 pm EST “RuPaul’s Drag Race” aired its first episode in 2009 (via IMDb). The show’s premise is similar to other competition-based reality series: several drag queens compete to be crowned the winner by RuPaul and a set of guest judges. RuPaul later said that he knew the show would be big; while speaking to Vulture, he explained why....

How Billie Eilish Brought Back The Bucket Hat Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Rachel Dillin/July 14, 2021 11:57 am EST You’ve probably heard of Billie Eilish and her fantastic voice, and you haven’t, we’re not entirely sure where you’ve been lately. You might have even seen the outspoken teen rocker’s gorgeous new blonde shag hairdo, which she rocked for Vogue UK, shocking the world with her significant change after sporting a bright green and black hairstyle (and a wig for a while)....

Donald Trump’s tweet seemed to down play the severity of COVID-19 Shutterstock While Donald Trump did seem to bounce back from COVID-19 quickly, his tweet telling people not to be afraid of the virus made many believe the president was downplaying what the novel coronavirus could do to a person. Indeed, he seemed to double down that sentiment later in the evening on October 5, tweeting, “One thing that’s for certain: Don’t let it dominate you....

Why Sarah Hyland And Wells Adams Have Postponed Their Wedding Twice Lester Cohen/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/July 12, 2021 2:01 pm EST Actress Sarah Hyland and reality star Wells Adams have one of the cutest love stories in Hollywood. According to Us Weekly, they met when the “Bachelor in Paradise” bartender and potential next “Bachelor” host slid into the “Modern Family” star’s DMs on Instagram back in 2017. They got engaged in 2019, sharing a video of the beach proposal to Instagram....

Why Donald Trump had a critical view of the Biden-Putin meeting Bloomberg/Getty Images “We didn’t get anything. We gave a very big stage to Russia, and we got nothing,” he told show host Sean Hannity. The sticking point for Donald Trump was the waving of sanctions on Russian-owned and Switzerland-based company Nord Stream 2 AG. The energy company is overseeing the construction of a natural gas pipeline connecting Russia and Germany through the Black Sea (via NY Post)....

Olympian Simone Manuel’s Net Worth May Surprise You Shutterstock By Camila Barbeito/July 10, 2021 4:10 pm EST Twenty-four-year-old Olympic gold-medalist Simone Manuel has made a serious name for herself as one of the best competitive swimmers in the country, known for her unbeatable sprint freestyle. As per USA Swimming, she became the first African-American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming back in 2016, and she hasn’t stopped ever since....

This Is How Prince Harry Really Feels About Being A Father Of Two Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/July 1, 2021 12:46 pm EST Prince Harry is a busy guy. Despite leaving his royal duties behind in early 2020 and moving to California (via Vanity Fair), the Duke of Sussex has a lot on his plate. In addition to currently visiting the U.K. for the unveiling of a statue in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana, Harry also recently welcomed his second child, a daughter named Lilibet Diana, with wife Meghan Markle....

Who should definitely get a flu shot? Shutterstock You might be tempted to skip the flu shot for a variety of reasons: you’ve never had the flu, you’re not around sick people, you’re young and healthy, you’re planning on washing your hands and drinking orange juice to prevent getting sick, etc. Or perhaps you don’t bother getting it because you don’t think it’s effective enough, so why waste your time?...

Here’s why Chelsea isn’t into Andrew anymore Spencer Platt/Getty Images Well, it would appear that Chelsea Handler’s crush is O-V-E-R. Is this because Andrew Cuomo allegedly ghosted the New Jersey comedienne? Well, according to Insider, Cuomo probably won’t be pursing anything with her. “I’m a big fan of Chelsea’s, and she is great, and we have fun,” her shared. “But on my dating life, I am only dating, at this point, in-state residents....

How To Recreate Elle Woods’ Makeup Elle Woods/YouTube By Alice Broster/June 24, 2021 4:34 pm EST If you grew up in the early ’00s, it’s very likely that Elle Woods, the iconic character played by Reese Witherspoon, served you some serious life truths, like it’s always appropriate to wear pink and a pair of Prada Mary Janes can get you a long way. It may be two decades since the rom-com heroine made her debut, but here’s how to recreate Elle Woods’ makeup....

Jennifer Aniston Shares Surprising New Insight Into Her Relationship With Matthew Perry Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images By Cassidy Anthony/June 25, 2021 2:24 pm EST It’s no secret that the cast of “Friends” are in real life, well, friends. The show has really never gone out of style, but as of late has only skyrocketed in popularity due to the “Friends” reunion, called “The One Where They Get Back Together,” which began streaming on HBO Max in May 2021....

All about Coco Gauff’s shocking net worth Shutterstock Although Coco Gauff’s matches at the 2021 Wimbledon games showed “speed … solid groundstrokes and high tennis IQ,” she was eliminated after losing out to Angelique Kerber (via NBC). Still, her “bright future” continues to shine, reminding many of American tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams. In fact, Gauff has trained for years with Serena William’s own coach, Patrick Mouratoglou (via iNews). The coach has said Gauff is “just different,” explaining, “it’s something I have known since I met her — she came to my academy at 10 … When you meet people who are exceptional, you know it” (via The Guardian)....

The Truth About Ruben Studdard’s Divorce Walter Mcbride/Getty Images By Lindsay Cronin/June 28, 2021 10:47 am EST Ruben Studdard filed for divorce from wife Surata Zuri McCants in November 2011 after just three years of marriage. And, two months later, in January 2012, their divorce was finalized. While the split between the “American Idol” winner and his now-ex-spouse got a bit messy at first, with McCants attempting to have their prenuptial agreement thrown out, claiming Studdard blindsided her with the legal documents just days before they said “I do,” the prenup was upheld and ultimately, McCants was left with practically nothing to show for her years-long marriage....

We’re About To See Kendra Wilkinson Come Back To Reality TV Shutterstock By Melissa Willets/July 9, 2021 2:59 pm EST For a long time, Kendra Wilkinson seemed to be everywhere. She famously starred on “The Girls Next Door” from 2005 to 2009, dating Hugh Hefner along with Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt (via IMDb and ET Online). Wilkinson was subsequently featured on “Dancing With the Stars,” and had her own show, “Kendra,” for two years, as well as “Kendra On Top,” which aired for five seasons....

What To Expect When You Book A Blood Pressure Screening Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Andra Picincu/July 18, 2021 4:40 pm EST Blood pressure screening is an integral component of preventive care. Medical professionals use this test to detect hypertension, a condition that affects nearly half of U.S. adults (per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Hypertension, or high blood pressure, may contribute to heart disease, stroke, and cardiac failure....

The Surprising Friendship Between Bette Midler And 50 Cent Bennett Raglin/Getty Images By Adam England/July 20, 2021 11:32 am EST When you think of famous celebrity friendships, we’re willing to bet that 50 Cent and Bette Midler aren’t the first twosome that spring to mind. Hawaiian-born actress and singer Midler and New York City-born rapper 50 Cent might not seem like the most natural of friends, but they actually get on pretty well (via AmoMama)....

Christina Haack’s ex-husband Ant Anstead is known for hosting the TV show Wheeler Dealers YouTube Christina Haack’s second ex-husband, Ant Anstead, has always been a car guy — so when he was asked to join the television show “Wheeler Dealers” on Discovery in 2017, he jumped at the opportunity. Of course, it helped that the full-time mechanic was already a big fan of the classic car restoration series. Up until then, Anstead wasn’t very well-known outside of the U....

This Chrome Extension Flags Harmful Ingredients In Skincare Products Shutterstock Coal tar, hydroquinone, octinoxate, and other harmful ingredients in skincare products can wreak havoc on your health. Skin lighteners and moisturizers, for instance, may contain hydroquinone (via the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics). This compound has been linked to cancer, respiratory problems, organ damage, and other conditions. Octinoxate, a popular ingredient in skin creams and shampoos, can affect reproductive health and thyroid function, according to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics....