The Dukes of Hazzard star Ben Jones has died at the age of 84. Known for his portrayal of mechanic Cooter Davenport and for serving two terms as a U.S. congressman, he died at his home in Washington, Virginia, from a heart attack, according to his wife Alma Viator. His road to stardom came after a challenging period that saw him battle alcoholism, arrests, and three divorces, the New York Times reports. As “Crazy Cooter,” he was tasked with repairing the 1969 Dodge Charger General Lee for the show’s main stars, Bo Duke (John Schneider) and Luke Duke (Tom Wopat). A star of the CBS hit from 1979 to 1985, he was urged to go into politics by the Democratic Party after its cancellation, and was elected to Georgia’s 4th Congressional District at the second time of asking in 1988. It saw him exact revenge on Republican Pat Swindall in a bruising election that Dan Rather of CBS News called “by far the meanest and nastiest race in America.” He would later go on to start Cooter’s Garage Band and open Cooter’s Place, a museum-cum-cafe themed on The Dukes of Hazzard in Virginia that he expanded to a second premises in the state and another in Tennessee.

Police in Australia were forced to admit they mistook a gruesomely lifelike doll for a dead woman and started to investigate a possible murder. New South Wales Police issued a statement on Sunday saying that they had been called to reports that a “body had been located” stuffed inside a suitcase found by a dirt road in Oallen. But Supt Linda Bradbury confirmed on Monday that the body was, in fact, a doll figure that had clothing, hair, a nose piercing, and markings that resembled “bruises and grazes.” The original suspicious death investigation was then closed. Bradbury explained that because it is good practice not to disturb a crime scene, officers did not immediately realize the body was not human. The investigation was also hindered by bad weather. “We don’t like to disturb them too much in situ, particularly when we have faced inclement weather,” she said. Bradbury assured during a press conference that the doll was “very realistic in terms of looking like human remains.” Bradbury had even previously told a local news station that what police believed was a human body was found in a “state of decomposition”.

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When it comes to cookware, few brands have earned as much credibility among professional chefs as Made In. Designed in collaboration with some of the world’s top culinary talent, the premium cookware company has established itself as a staple in restaurant kitchens and home kitchens alike thanks to its professional-grade performance and heirloom-worthy construction. Whether it’s the brand’s award-winning Stainless Clad collection, its naturally seasoned Carbon Steel pans, or the convenient ceramic nonstick options, there’s a reason the brand has developed such a devoted following.

Now, Made In is making it even easier to shop its healthiest cooking essentials with the launch of a dedicated Clean Cooking collection. The lineup brings together the brand’s PFAS-tested and non-toxic cookware in one place, making it simple to upgrade your kitchen without sifting through dozens of products.

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According to the brand, it’s the largest collection of independently tested clean cookware available, spanning everything from PTFE-free CeramiClad cookware and naturally seasoned Carbon Steel to Stainless Clad, Cast Iron, and Enameled Cast Iron pieces. Each collection has undergone third-party testing for PFAS, lead, cadmium, BPA, and other common contaminants.

Plus, unlike many “clean” cookware options that favor safety at the expense of performance, Made In’s pieces are still engineered with serious cooking in mind (regardless of your level). You can expect restaurant-quality heat distribution, durable materials built to last for years (if not decades), and thoughtful, chef-approved designs that make everyday cooking feel a little more elevated. Thanks to Made In, you no longer have to choose between avoiding toxic chemicals and a perfectly seared steak.

Tedde Moore, the actress best known for playing Ralphie Parker’s teacher in the classic A Christmas Story, has died at the age of 79. The Canadian’s Aug. 5 death was confirmed in a statement posted on her Facebook page, but no cause of death was given. The post said Moore died “surrounded by family physically and spiritually” in Huntsville, Canada. “Forever the teacher, she had a quote for every occasion and a special way of touching the lives and hearts of everyone she met,” it added. She had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2009. Moore appeared in the 1983 Christmas film alongside Peter Billingsley. Her performance is best remembered for her giving Ralphie a bad grade on his paper about wanting the Red Ryder BB gun, as well as helping another character, Flick, after he gets his tongue stuck on an ice-cold flagpole. Moore’s other credits include appearances in television shows such as Friday the 13th: The Series, RoboCop: Prime Directives, and playing Nanny Shaw in the 2011 miniseries The Kennedys. She also appeared in more than two dozen movies, with her last being 2017’s High-Rise Rescue.

A Seattle-bound commercial flight was abruptly halted on the tarmac and forced into an emergency cockpit lockdown after a passenger allegedly threatened to hijack the jet. The alarming situation unfolded on Alaska Airlines Flight 305 as the Boeing 737 taxied for departure at Miami International Airport. In dramatic air traffic control audio, the pilot alerted controllers to escalating cabin chaos. “Ramp, Alaska 305, we have set the parking brake, and we have a customer disturbance onboard right now, with threats coming from customers,” the pilot said. “We want to go into a lockdown protocol. We are shutting down the engine and parking brake set”. The pilot soon relayed an even more alarming update. “The flight attendants have received threats from customers onboard the aircraft,” he explained. “The last thing we heard from the flight attendant is that we had a customer threaten to take the aircraft over”. Asked if law enforcement was needed, he replied, “Absolutely.” Deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office rushed to the gate and deplaned all passengers. Investigators ultimately determined there was “no credible threat”. The two unruly travelers were removed and temporarily banned, while remaining passengers reboarded and completed their trip to Seattle.

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When it comes to liver-focused supplements, many of us assume they’re only for recovering from a hangover or for people who drink heavily (or at least frequently). But alcohol is just one small part of the equation. Your liver is responsible for hundreds of essential functions, including filtering waste products from the blood, processing nutrients, supporting metabolism, and producing bile. This digestive fluid helps break down fats and absorb fat-soluble vitamins. When bile secretion or liver function is less than optimal, digestion can suffer, possibly contributing to symptoms like bloating, gastrointestinal discomfort, and sluggishness.

In other words, whether you drink alcohol or not, your liver could probably use a little extra TLC—especially if you’re dealing with persistent digestive issues such as bloating, irregularity, or stomach discomfort. Vitamin Shoppe is celebrating Wellness Month this August, with a slew of products formulated to support your liver (along with digestion and metabolism). Still, our favorite is Dose For Your Liver’s liquid supplement.

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Dose For Your Liver has earned the nickname “liquid gold” for good reason. The daily wellness shot is formulated with science-backed ingredients traditionally associated with liver health, including turmeric, milk thistle, dandelion, and ginger. The formula also contains bioflavonoids and other plant compounds designed to support healthy liver function, digestion, and metabolism. Plus, it actually tastes good. The bright, citrusy flavor reminds me of the SunnyD “orange drink” I grew up on, minus the artificial ingredients and sugar overload. Instead, you’re getting a concentrated mixture of botanicals with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help support the body’s natural detoxification processes and general digestive health.

If you’re looking to give your liver (and, by extension, your digestive system) a little extra support without adding yet another capsule to your supplement routine, Dose For Your Liver offers a convenient way to combine several popular wellness ingredients into one surprisingly delicious daily shot. Grab a bottle (or two) on sale at The Vitamin Shoppe this month.

David Sackeroff, an Emmy-nominated production designer and art director, has died at the age of 81. A resident of Bainbridge, Washington, Sackeroff died on July 10, with a Facebook tribute from his sister Mae noting that “only a few knew of his passing.” Sackeroff was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 1991 for Outstanding Art Direction for the TV series Carol & Company. He worked on five early episodes of Seinfeld between 1989 and 1990, including its pilot episode. He also worked on 20 episodes of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, 72 episodes of Two Guys and a Girl, 73 episodes of Alf, and 203 episodes of Home Improvement. Variety reports that a childhood love of constructing puppet theaters led Sackeroff to work in theater production, before a career in TV comedies and sitcoms. Sackeroff’s sister said that he “communicated amazingly well with dogs who shared his life for over half a century.”

A record-breaking Yosemite speed climber has died in an accident in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Jake Whisenant, 30, of Mammoth Lakes, died Aug. 3, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Coroner said, as the New York Post reported. Authorities have not said how the accident happened. Longtime friend Bailee Moore confirmed the news on Instagram, writing, “It is with an impossibly heavy heart that I share the passing of my lifelong friend and confidant — Jacob Daniel Whisenant.” Whisenant made his name in October 2024 when he and fellow climber Brant Hysell raced up El Capitan’s Lurking Fear route in 2 hours, 55 minutes and 32 seconds, a new record. In May, he and Noah Fox scaled the granite giant’s famed Nose route twice in a single day, taking 14 hours and 38 minutes. Moore wrote, “I will look for you in every life, my brother. Now go rest high up on that mountain.”

Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg has come under fire after his superyacht did not come to the assistance of another ship that was stranded in Alaskan waters. The Facebook owner’s $300 million Launchpad did not act after a small cruise ship put out a call for help after it ran out of fuel between Petersburg and Juneau. Instead, a smaller ship, Wilderness Legacy, sailed past Zuckerberg’s boat to help the stranded cruise liner. In an announcement to passengers, the cruise ship’s captain made a point to mention that Zuckerberg’s superyacht had been closer, but it did not answer the radio call for help. One passenger posted on social media that this announcement prompted “near unanimous booing” from the other passengers. In a statement, a spokesperson for Zuckerberg said that the tech billionaire and his family were not aboard the ship at the time, and that the Coast Guard reported the cruise ship as not in distress. “By the time the crew reviewed the Coast Guard contact on a different radio channel from the one they were operating on, the assist was already underway,” the statement added. “We’re grateful all parties are safe.”

Kelly Clarkson was lauded by her fans for taking a stage mishap in stride. The singer, 44, experienced a minor wardrobe malfunction onstage during her Studio Sessions residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, as a burst of wind revealed her bra underneath her sheer top. “There’s a lot of amazing things happening,” she said, before noticing that her top had crept up. “Uh oh, there’s my boobs,” she added, in video footage posted to social media by OK! Magazine. Clarkson played it cool, joking that “They’re too small, they won’t come out. You’re fine.” The “Breakaway” singer then added, “They’re not going anywhere. They’re perfect.” A roar of applause erupted in response to Clarkson’s candid confidence as she explained why she wanted to take back her self-deprecating joke. “I’m gonna be honest with you—somebody was like, ‘It’s the Lion’s Gate Portal. It’s 8/8/8. There’s so much energy out, don’t speak negatively,’ [so] right when I made a self-deprecating joke, I’m like, ‘Just kidding, universe, my boobs are awesome,’” she said. “It’s in my head, so as soon as I heard self-deprecation, I was like, ‘Just kidding!’”

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For more than three decades, PCA Skin has set the standard for professional chemical peels. Now, the brand is translating its signature triple-exfoliation technology into an at-home format with its new Triple Exfoliation Peel Pads. Formulated to mimic your skin’s natural renewal process, the pads harness physical, chemical, and enzymatic exfoliation to gently smooth texture, soften fine lines and wrinkles, reduce redness, and minimize the appearance of enlarged pores—all without stripping the skin of its natural oils. Each dual-sided pad features a textured side that helps manually resurface the skin without causing barrier damage or irritation, while the smooth side helps restore hydration for an instant, post-facial-level glow.

Aside from a targeted blend of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs, the pads are also infused with niacinamide, peptides, and licorice root extract to help calm the skin and counteract any potential irritation from the exfoliants. As someone with sensitive skin, I’m always hesitant to incorporate new exfoliants into my routine. I turn tomato-red when someone merely looks at me, so naturally, I’m fairly discerning when it comes to active-soaked peel pads. Plus, the thought of using a physical exfoliant instantly takes me back to that ubiquitous apricot scrub from my youth that practically tore my skin apart.

Now, I also grew up in sunny San Diego in the 2000s, when coconut-scented tanning oils were far more popular than sunscreen, which means I have plenty of UV-induced hyperpigmentation to tackle. As a longtime fan of PCA Skin’s gentle, reactive-skin-friendly formulas, I was thrilled to try the new peel pads ahead of launch.

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I’ve been using the pads every morning for about two weeks and, unlike so many other exfoliants I’ve tried over the years, these don’t cause my skin to freak out—in fact, they somehow seem to soothe it. My skin has been especially red and sensitive lately thanks to seasonal allergies, and these feel as though they’re strengthening my skin barrier rather than breaking it down. Plus, while it’s still early, I’ve noticed that the “halo” sun spots along my temples seem less pronounced.

Dullness has also been a top concern for me lately, and after just one use, my skin looked visibly brighter, more radiant, and noticeably healthier. In fact, I had a facial booked last week to help revive my lackluster complexion, and I ended up canceling it.

If you’re looking for a one-and-done treatment that delivers professional-level results in a single swipe (without the irritation), PCA Skin’s new Triple Exfoliation Peel Pads are a true triple threat.

Tallulah Willis, 32, married musician Justin Acee on Saturday in Sun Valley, Idaho. The youngest daughter of actors Bruce Willis, 71, and Demi Moore, 63, walked down the aisle in a custom Balenciaga gown designed by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. “I have my family here, I’m trying on this dress, being in kind of a princess moment,” Tallulah told Vogue. The outlet, which accompanied the bride during her wedding dress fitting, reported that the gown took 712 hours to make. Her Hollywood parents also share two older daughters, Rumer, 37, and Scout, 35, who were reportedly there for the fitting. Tallulah, who, like her parents, had a stint in acting, appearing in The Whole Ten Yards, announced her engagement to Acee in December 2024, sharing photos of her ring and her now-husband on Instagram. It is unclear whether Bruce attended the wedding, as he has largely stayed out of the public eye since revealing his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis in 2023. Tallulah previously told People that Acee has helped her navigate her father’s diagnosis, describing their relationship as a source of joy. “Waking up laughing with my partner would be the best kind of day, which I will be honest happens a lot,” she said.

A glass bottle of Guinness dating back to the Mindoro shipwreck of 1864 has been found off the coast of Dover, South-East United Kingdom. Diver Stefan Panis discovered the bottle while accompanied by friend Eddie Huzzey, and didn’t immediately recognize the object while underwater. “We lifted the artefact, and then on the surface a quick rinse revealed ‘Guinness,’” he said. According to Panis, the bottle may not have been alone. “Seeing the size of the case, I think it is definitely a case of 24 bottles. But there might be more cases,” he said. Samples from the bottle have been sent to KU Leuven University in Belgium, with hopes that the 19th-century recipe could be recreated. Panis shared: “There is always a chance that we can recover the complete DNA, and then we can do a small re-brew of the exact beer that was found in the 1860s.” Or, if that doesn’t work out, they may crack open the bottle itself. “There is a possibility that it’s still drinkable. The question is if the sea water has come into the bottles through the corks.”