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On July 1, Today aired an exclusive interview with Hollywood legend Danny Glover, where the star opened up about his unfortunate Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis with anchor Lester Holt. Between TV and film, Glover has appeared in almost 200 projects, with an onscreen career spanning almost 50 years. While he had standout roles in projects like The Color Purple, Freedom Song, and Gone Fishin’, for most people, he will forever be Roger Murtaugh from the iconic Lethal Weapon franchise. 

During the segment, 79-year-old Glover appeared understandably a bit more measured than in years past, but was still willing to crack a joke when necessary (e.g., joking about why he finally received an Oscar in 2022). Coincidentally, it was not long after receiving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Oscar in 2022 that Glover and his family received the Alzheimer’s news. They waited until now to share the diagnosis with the world as they wanted time to prepare for Glover to share his story when ready, and are now hoping that by opening up, he helps to remove stigmas attached to the illness. 

With all that being said, Glover’s forthcoming honesty has already highlighted an alarming statistic when it comes to Alzheimer’s Disease. One that a particular segment of the male population should be aware of. 

‘Today’ Claims Black Men Are Suffering Nearly Double National Average

Per the Today interview, over 7 million people in America over the age of 65 are living with Alzheimer’s. What’s even more alarming than that is the fact that Black men are “suffering double the national average.” Unpacking this further, the Alzheimer’s Association claims: 

“While older Black Americans are twice as likely as older Whites to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia, research hasn’t yet identified the cause. Higher rates of cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) disease may play a role. Some studies indicate that after correcting for overall health and socioeconomic status, these differences disappear.”

Ways to Fight Back Against Alzheimer’s 

Again, going back to the Today interview, Glover shared that he’s now working with The Alzheimer’s Association. The organization suggests that “simple actions like staying physically active, managing blood pressure and diabetes, getting quality sleep, and staying socially connected can be crucial in the fight against Alzheimer’s.” Additionally, the association stresses the importance of early detection and how that can make a difference because “cognitive decline can start up to 15 years before a dementia diagnosis.”

My heart truly goes out to not only Glover and his family, but to all those who have experienced the impact of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Winnebago has a new compact motorhome for people who like the idea of camper vans, but also like standing room, flexible sleeping space, and a bathroom that feels less like a negotiation.

The new Winnebago Elora/Resa is a compact Class C motorhome built on a Ram ProMaster chassis with a 159-inch wheelbase. It measures just 20 feet 4 inches long, which puts it close to camper van territory, but the layout is designed to feel more like a small motorhome than a converted van with good intentions.

It sits in that useful middle ground between “I brought a van” and “I accidentally bought a house with headlights.”

That middle ground is probably the whole point. Many RV shoppers want something easier to drive and park than a traditional Class C, but they also want more living comfort than a basic Class B van can offer. Winnebago says the Elora/Resa seats six and sleeps up to four, giving families, weekend travelers, and outdoor hobbyists a compact rig that does not immediately require a campground strategy meeting.

The rear of the Elora/Resa uses a fold-down dinette with a powered WinnSleep full-size bed. Available bunk-style sleeping options help expand the layout, while the rear area can also open up for gear storage. That matters for people carrying bikes, boards, fishing gear, camping equipment, or whatever else convinces them that the garage at home was not full enough already.

The bathroom may be the headline feature for some buyers. Winnebago gives the Elora/Resa a full wet-dry bath with a pivoting door that separates the shower from the cassette toilet and sink. In small RVs, that kind of detail can make the difference between “clever use of space” and “I’ll just wait until we get to the gas station.”

The galley is also built for real use, not just brochure photography. It includes a portable induction cooktop, a 5.3-cubic-foot refrigerator, and a convection microwave with an air fryer. Winnebago also lists standard solar power, 5,000 watt-hours of lithium batteries, chassis-fueled heating, and an optional hybrid generator.

The Elora/Resa is not trying to be an off-road monster or a luxury land yacht. It is more about keeping RV travel approachable. That also means buyers do not have to put a luxury SUV like the 2027 BMW X5 to work towing a camper, or step into a large truck-and-trailer setup just to get a bed and bathroom on the road.

It also gives Winnebago a compact answer for shoppers looking at the growing world of camper vans and small RVs. Some buyers may still prefer a more rugged adventure van or a four-season camper, but the Elora/Resa aims for something simpler: familiar driving, flexible living space, and enough comfort to make hotel planning optional.

Winnebago says the Elora/Resa is expected to arrive at dealers in July with an advertised price of $153,772. That is not cheap in normal-car terms, but in RV terms it puts the new compact Class C in a space where it could tempt buyers who want more than a van without jumping straight into a rolling condo.

For people who want a compact RV that can sleep four, carry gear, and offer a real bathroom without growing into a 30-foot motorhome, Winnebago may have found a very useful size.

Whitney Houston‘s legacy is one of unprecedented commercial success and unrivalled vocals, but the dance-pop star had to overcome many hurdles to reach the level of notoriety that she now has.

Her self-titled debut album had been a massive chart success that peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with several hits making their way onto the Hot 100. Tracks like “Saving All My Love For You” and “How Will I Know” also peaked at No. 1, and Houston was quickly becoming an exciting rising talent.

Though Houston’s album had been hugely successful on the Billboard R&B charts, it was generally her pop-driven singles that were performing most reliably on the general charts. This was a success that she wanted to replicate with her second album, simply titled Whitney.

Houston brought George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, the songwriters behind “How Will I Know”, back into the studio to create another mass-appeal hit that would drive her forthcoming record up the charts once again. They came up with “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”, and their mission was accomplished.

The song was released as the lead single from Houston’s second album, and it was an immediate global success. It topped the charts in seventeen countries, reached No. 1 on the Dance/Disco Club Play chart for the first time in her career, and later became one of the best-selling songs of all time with over 18 million recorded copies sold.

However, this global success actually turned many critics against Whitney Houston, as they believed she was chasing commercial appeal rather than her own creative expression. The single was likened to tracks like Cyndi Lauper‘s “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”, which had a similar reputation among professional critics.

Thankfully, the years have been kind to “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”, and the song is now held in much higher regard among critics. Instead of a cheap commercial thrill, most critics now agree that Houston’s iconic track was ahead of its time with its disco/R&B influences and poppy, energetic production.

Houston remains one of the best-selling artists ever, and this song was a massive contributor to her global chart success. She proved that artists can be both commercially viable and creatively impressive without sacrificing one for the other—a trait that contemporary critics struggled to appreciate.

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We’re barely into summer, but already heat waves are baking large swaths of the country: Over 220 million people in the eastern U.S. could experience dangerous heat this week. I’m one of them. The weather has been exceptionally hot and muggy the past couple of days here in northern Michigan, but the inside of my house is totally comfortable. It’s not because I have a powerful HVAC system—I just use three high-quality window AC units. 

If this week’s forecast is already making you sweat, you need to swoop in on this Walmart deal. Right now, the Simzlife 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner, a certified bestseller at Walmart, is on sale for just $120, a massive 56% markdown from its usual price of $270. It also ships for free, making it the most affordable window AC available at Walmart right now. Is this the right size for your living space? Here, we’ll discuss who should pick this one up and what other models to consider for the rooms in your home.

Simzlife 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner, $120 (was $270) at Walmart

What Shoppers Should Know

• Output: 5,000 BTU
• Room Size: Up to 150 square feet
• Fits Windows: 23-34 inches wide
• Other Features: Washable air filter

This is a basic, no-gimmicks AC that just works. In other words, what most shoppers are looking for. Before you click buy, however, make sure you’re getting the right unit for your space. At 5,000 BTU of output, this Simzlife machine is designed to cool smaller spaces up to 150 square feet. I use two 5K units in my upstairs bedrooms, and they work great. 

Choosing the Right AC for Your Home

Need to cool a bigger room? Consider this larger 8K Simzlife option, which can effectively cool rooms up to 350 square feet, or this 10K unit, which can cool rooms up to 450 square feet. If your ceilings are taller than 8 feet, if the room has lots of windows, or if you need to cool down a kitchen, bump up the BTU count a bit, as all those factors add heat. (This online guide can further help you determine the BTU level you need.)

But going bigger isn’t necessarily better—you want to pick an AC that matches your room size. If you get one that’s too powerful, it’ll cool the air without removing the humidity, leaving it feeling clammy and uncomfortable. This Simzlife unit works with standard double-hung windows, but if you have casement windows or sliding windows, check out a portable AC, which stands on the floor and uses an exhaust hose, or an option like this that’s designed for casement and sliding windows.

Related: This $10 Cooling Towel From Amazon Is an ‘Invaluable’ Hack for Surviving a Heat Wave

What Shoppers Are Saying

Shoppers praised the Simzlife AC’s “quiet and powerful” design and said it blows “super cold” air. Shoppers noted it’s great for smaller rooms, like a bedroom, and they especially appreciated its easy installation and low noise level—you can sleep and hear the TV while it’s running. Most importantly, however, it works really well: One shopper noted it “immediately cooled my room.”

Take advantage of this incredible 56% discount—plus free shipping—and snag your Simzlife AC unit today. When summer temperatures soar, you’ll be very glad to have this machine keeping your home comfortable.

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• Midea 5,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, $254 (was $283) at Walmart
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Paul McCartney is best known for his work alongside John Lennon as the chief songwriter of The Beatles, but the British musician also scored plenty of No. 1 hits as a solo artist or with his second band, Wings.

Straight after leaving the Beatles, McCartney released his self-titled debut solo album, which shot straight to No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It was a sign of the commercial success that was still to come in his career, as the majority of his singles over the coming decade would all break into the Top 10 at some point.

By the time “Silly Love Songs” was released, McCartney had already scored a further four No. 1 hit singles, including “Listen to What the Man Said” and “My Love.” His albums were also performing brilliantly, as he scored an unbroken four-album streak atop the Billboard 200.

McCartney was a hit-making machine, but he still had a tough time winning over some of the music critics who were less receptive to his post-Beatles output. Many publications criticized him for making lighthearted, soppy love ballads that weren’t as genre-defining or experimental as his Beatles work.

In response, he wrote “Silly Love Songs”. The track serves as a direct reply to the music critics who opposed his lighthearted, playful songwriting, asking: “What’s wrong with that?”. The lyrics are based around an intentionally simple refrain of “I love you”, with the verses asking why people are so opposed to classic love songs in the modern era.

The song attracted plenty of attention from the media, and even finally won over several of the critics whose harsh words were playfully repeated in the song. Author Tim Riley has suggested that McCartney is inviting listeners to “have a laugh on him”, acknowledging that music doesn’t always have to be serious.

The debate surrounding the song was exacerbated by the fact that McCartney’s previous bandmates, John Lennon and George Harrison, were also releasing albums throughout the ’70s that were generally much more serious and experimental—yet McCartney was viewed as the commercial darling.

This is a reputation that McCartney held onto throughout his entire career, but “Silly Love Songs” was a very necessary step in the right direction towards separating himself from the serious critics who essentially wanted the second coming of the Beatles, and appreciating his music simply for what it is.