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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for DOD after initial uncertainty

14 January 2025 at 15:52

FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, officially endorsed Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense on Tuesday night, despite expressing some initial uncertainty following their first meeting. 

"After four years of weakness in the White House, Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense," Ernst told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement.

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"Our next commander in chief selected Pete Hegseth to serve in this role, and after our conversations, hearing from Iowans, and doing my job as a United States Senator, I will support President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense. As I serve on the Armed Services Committee, I will work with Pete to create the most lethal fighting force and hold him to his commitments of auditing the Pentagon, ensuring opportunity for women in combat while maintaining high standards, and selecting a senior official to address and prevent sexual assault in the ranks."

President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense (DOD) went before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday morning, where he faced questions from both Democratic and Republican members. 

Say Bye to Just BMI: Experts Call for a Major Shift in How We Measure Obesity

By: Ed Cara
14 January 2025 at 15:30
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An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether someone has obesity, alongside other major changes.

There was a straight shot from Earth to the Moon and Mars last night

I almost missed it. Amid a bout of prime-time doomscrolling, a social media post reminded me there was something worth seeing in the sky. Mars disappeared behind the full Moon for a little more than an hour Monday night, an event visible across most of North America and parts of Africa.

So I grabbed my camera, ran outside, and looked up just as Mars was supposed to emerge from the Moon's curved horizon. Seen with the naked eye, the Moon's brightness far outshined Mars, casting soft shadows on a cold winter evening in East Texas.

Viewing the Moon through binoculars, the red planet appeared just above several large partially shadowed craters at the edge of the Moon's curved limb. I quickly snapped dozens of photos with my handheld Canon 80D fitted with a 600 mm lens. Within a few minutes, Mars rose farther above the Moon's horizon. Thanks to the parallax effect, the Moon's relative motion in its orbit around Earth appears significantly faster than the movement of Mars in its orbit around the Sun.

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Brooke Shields Uses This Serum On Her Signature Brows — And It’s on Amazon!

14 January 2025 at 09:38

Brooke Shields is a Hollywood icon for many reasons, but her thick eyebrows are definitely her signature trait. A few months back, the model and actress, 59, shared her 10-minute beauty routine with Allure, and as a group that’s always on the go, we were more than curious to hear about the products she uses. Unsurprisingly, Shields’ biggest beauty hacks include items from her own haircare line, Commence, which is formulated for women over 40, and she relies on highlighter and minimal makeup to create a fresh, sultry everyday look. However, we were surprised to discover that the Suddenly Susan star also uses the viral GrandeBROW eyebrow booster serum as part of her daily routine.

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After pointing out that you’re supposed to use the brow-enhancing serum at night, Shields said that she likes to “brush up my brows a little bit without having to do much with a pencil.” She added that she uses the serum to help position her brows and that “it helps them grow” — which is the kind of multitasking we can all get behind for our own speedy get-ready routines!

Shop the GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum for $38 at Amazon! 

While Shields could have easily gatekept the fact that she uses this product to achieve her enviably thick brows, she is hardly alone in loving the follicle-boosting serum. Made by the same brand responsible for the cult-favorite GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum (which has 50,000+ reviews), the GrandeBROW Serum is packed with ingredients to help make the most of your brows. Whether you’ve overplucked or are experiencing age-related brow loss, the mix of Hyaluronic and amino acids condition hairs while the serum works to support growth. Although it takes up to four months to see the full benefits, improvements are visible within weeks.

You don’t have to just take our word for it, either — the before-and-after photos are seriously impressive!

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One shopper raves, “I can’t believe that at 63 years old I am getting my eyebrows back! After years of overplucking in the ’80s, my eyebrows were nonexistent. I heard about this product on a podcast. Be patient — it does take about a few months to get results. But hey, after 45 years with skimpy eyebrows, it’s worth the wait!”

“I’m 53, menopause in full swing, losing my brows more and more every month,” said another 5-star reviewer, who submitted before-and-after photos. “I used Anastasia brow serum for a year. It barely did a thing, so I stopped about eight or nine months ago. This is one tube worth of growth. They aren’t great — but to me, they feel like throw-back Brooke Shields eyebrows! The photos don’t really do them justice.”

If your brows have seen fuller days, shop Shields’ pick to reclaim them! There’s nothing to lose but sparse brows!

Shop the GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum for $38 at Amazon! 

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Love Katie Holmes’s Plaid Look? This $22 Shirt Delivers

14 January 2025 at 09:16

We love talking about Katie Holmes’s cute tote bag styles and her comfy tennis shoe looks, but rarely do we talk about how she’s actually the queen of a button up top as well. From breezy summer versions to office-chic versions, she’s inspiring our casual casual looks for 2025. Her latest cozy flannel winter style is no different — and we found an Amazon lookalike for just $22.

The style icon was recently spotted on January 12, 2025 in New York City in an actress-off-duty-inspired ‘fit! Per usual, she carried her usual Starbs coffee order and several outfit pieces we’ve seen her in before . . . celebs they’re just like Us! She wore some baggy light wash jeans, the Autry Medalist sneakers, some Le Specs Total Eclipse Sunglasses, and a classic designer tote.

She topped the look off with a plaid layer that’s such a great year-round closet staple. We haven’t seen exactly where she got her style but if the past is any indication of the future, it’s likely a costly find. That’s why we’ve found a lookalike style on Amazon that we know has got to be for less!

Get the HangNiFang Plaid Oversized Button Down Shirt (Originally $25) for just $22 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, January 14, 2025, but are subject to change.

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Get Holmes’s laid-back winter top style with the HangNiFang Plaid Oversized Button Down Shirt. Similar to the Rare Objects actress’s pick, it features a skinny line plaid pattern, the classic button down top silhouette, a relaxed fit and a collared neck. This one, however is made with a part cotton and part polyester fabric make, which is super beneficial for the transitional months since it’s breathable, lightweight and durable.

Like many other plaid tops of its kind, the one also has cuffed sleeves, which helps so that you can adjust the sleeve length. They add an element of visual interest too. You may also like to know that it has a curved hem at the bottom, which can both create a slimming effect for the body and make it easier to tuck in. It comes in a similar brown color variation, as well as several other options as well like blue, green and red. You’ll also see that it comes in a range of sizes from S to XL.

Holmes isn’t the only one reaching for plaid tops though, many Amazon shoppers are drawn to the look as well. In fact, this style has even garnered the coveted “Amazon’s choice” badge, as well as over 1,800 five-star ratings.

One of those shoppers said that the top is “long, soft, and so cozy” and is big enough that they can “fit a sweatshirt underneath.”

“This flannel was everything I wanted and more,” they said. “I wanted an oversized flannel that I could wear in the summer that wasn’t too hot, but would also keep me warm and this flannel does exactly that.”

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On top of there being several ways to style this flannel, there’s also several ways to wear it as well. You can channel western vibes by tying it up in the front and pairing it with some jeans and cowgirl boots for a county concert. You can also wear it around your waist and tie the sleeves in front when you need an extra layer in the spring. We picture this going great with leggings, tennis shoes and a sweater while taking your pup for a walk.

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Needing a new flannel but prefer a different color option? Or maybe you’re looking for something a bit heavier? We’ve found several other flannel options below we think you’re bound to love!

Shop more plaid button up shirts that we love:

Not your style? Explore more plaid tops here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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