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HORSES have their own “language” with more than 800 facial expressions, scientists have found.

Researchers set out to unravel the mystery of the creatures’ long faces and find how they exhibit a range of emotions.

Aberystwyth University observed horses when they were friendly, angry or tense, attentive and playful.

They then analysed individual muscle movements, created a list of facial expressions among horses and matched them to moods of other animals.

During friendly interactions, horses pointed their ears forward and extended their nose.

To show dominance, they flattened their ears, dilated their nostrils and lowered their heads.

When horses were alert, scientists noticed they put their ears forward and increased blinking.

“Play faces” resembled primates and dogs — as horses opened their mouths, raised chins and had visible eye whites.

Lead researcher Dr Sebastian McBride said: “We found horses use a wide range of facial movements, which vary depending on the social context.

“What’s particularly fascinating is some of these facial behaviours, especially during play, mirror those seen in chimpanzees and dogs, supporting the hypothesis facial behaviours may be deep rooted in mammalian biology.”

Scientists indentified the AUH21 “facial tightener” movement, previously only seen in humans and gibbons. It could help vets detect pain in horses.

The research team also said the study would change how we interact with horses, “leading to better care and stronger human-animal relationships”.

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Horses have their own ‘language’ with more than 800 facial expressions, scientists reveal[/caption]

AS the temperatures rise, you may be making a simple mistake that is tacking on hundreds of extra dollars to your energy bill.

There’s an easy and free trick homeowners and renters can use to save on electricity, and it’s even been approved by an HVAC tech.

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A TikToker has revealed a simple mistake that many Americans make when it comes to their AC units[/caption]

This summer’s hot temperatures will bring with it record high electricity costs, with the average energy bill this June to September estimated at a whopping $784.

This marks a 6.2% raise from the $737 average in 2024 and the highest cost of electricity in at least 12 years, per a recent report from National Energy Assistance Directors Association, or NEADA.

Americans are unknowingly raising their energy bills and draining their pockets even further due to a common misconception.

While many believe that leaving an HVAC unit running constantly results in higher utility costs, that is not the case, according to one TikToker (@mountaindrewsky).

Instead, he claimed that turning the unit on and off is the culprit of high air conditioning bills.

The TikToker shared his newfound knowledge in a viral TikTok video last week, which has since accumulated over 4.4 million views.

“How old were you when you realized that turning your AC on and off in your house is what causes the high electricity bill?” he questioned.

“Not keeping it on like 65 or whatever you like sleeping at or having your house at. Turning it on and off, on and off – that’s what causes the high bill.”

The content creator noted that doing so not only spikes your electricity bill, but also takes life off your HVAC system.

“I found that out today. 23 years old. That’s awesome. So, keep your thing on all summer. And your bill’s gonna be a little bit lower. Trust me. Just do it,” he encouraged.

TikTok users flooded the comments with skepticism over whether the money saving hack was effective or not.

“I hear this sometimes but also think my electric company be paying people to tell me,” joked one user, and another pleaded for someone in the HVAC industry to verify if it was true.

One TikToker claimed that their parent was an HVAC contractor and that they were raised on the notion that leaving your unit running is more cost efficient than constantly turning it on and off.

“As an HVAC tech this is true,” chimed in another user, as a third shared that they previously put the switch to the test and found that their energy bill was indeed around $30 higher when they turned their unit on and off.

COOLING CONFIRMED

Several air conditioning companies and experts have verified the claims put forward in the viral TikTok.

“Frequent cycling of your air conditioning unit is detrimental to its efficiency and longevity,” reads an article on HVAC efficiency from Smart AC Solutions.

Contrary to popular belief, turning an AC unit on and off can “lead to increased energy consumption and higher utility bills.”

Doing so can also “expedite wear and tear” on certain components of the HVAC unit, including the compressor and motor.

These units were designed for continuous usage, so turning the AC off and on forces the unit to cool down and then heat back up again.

This can use an excessive amount of electricity, spiking energy bills and put the unit at risk of early degradation.

Consumers could see their electricity costs rise by as much as 10% by constantly turning their system on and off, according to Parker and Sons.

As the hot summer months encroach, the price of AC units is skyrocketing due to a new “refrigerant” rule – and you face a hefty fee even if you already own one.

Meanwhile, as Americans scramble to keep cool, one energy company is offering “free electricity” every weekend – it just takes three easy steps.

AARON Rodgers has made a stunning announcement concerning his personal life just days after signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The 41-year-old NFL star made the reveal during his appearance on the first day of the Steelers’ mandatory minicamp.

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Rodgers took part in a press conference and made a big announcement about his personal life[/caption]

After Tuesday’s workout, Rodgers spoke to reporters and touched on various topics.

The four-time NFL MVP made the major announcement that he is, in fact, married.

When asked how long he has been wed, Rodgers replied, “Been a couple months.”

The future Hall of Famer didn’t reveal any more details about his partner.

He would accept some congratulations from a few Steelers media members, however.

Rodgers’ announcement comes after plenty of speculation over his dating life.

Back in December, the 20-year veteran Rodgers revealed on The Pat McAfee Show that he was in a relationship with a woman named Brittani.

Marriage rumors then spread when Rodgers rocked a wedding band while appearing at the Kentucky Derby in Churchill Downs in Louisville.

Rodgers’ former Green Bay Packers teammate and close friend, A.J. Hawk, was with the NFL star at the major horse racing event and didn’t have an answer about his relationship status.

Then, over the weekend, fans spotted Rodgers rocking a black band on his ring finger in a photo of him signing his one-year, $13.6 million deal.

More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.

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SYDNEY Sweeney made sure all eyes were on her at the glitzy London premier of her latest film.

The 27-year old Euphoria star walked the red carpet for her new film Echo Valley in a flowing baby blue dress alongside co-star Hollywood legend Julianne Moore, 64.

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Sydney Sweeney looked amazing in a her baby blue dress[/caption]

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She looked very elegant in the gown[/caption]

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Sydney Sweeney with her Echo Valley co-star Julianne Moore[/caption]

Sydney stole the show in the plunging frock for the star-studded European premiere, which took place at BFI Southbank.

The White Lotus star was joined by her brother Trent for the occasion.

Other celebs walking the carpet included Talia Storm, Love Island’s Jess Leigh-Anne Spencer and Ashley Roberts who wore a very dating ensemble, featuring stockings.

During the media run for the movie, Sydney appeared to confirm her breakup with long-term partner Jonathan Davino.

Speaking to The Times at the US premiere last week, the star was asked if she was still planning her wedding to Jonathan.

“No,” she replied. When pressed on whether she was now single, she answered simply: “Yes.”

The actress had been seen in recent months without her engagement ring, fuelling rumours that the couple – who began dating in 2018 and became engaged in 2022 – had quietly parted ways.

The film follows Julianne’s character, a horse trainer living on a Pennsylvania farm, whose life is upended when her daughter, played by Sydney, arrives covered in someone else’s blood.

Sydney rose to fame after starring in the hit HBO series Euphoria, alongside Zendaya and Saltburn’s Jacob Elordi, playing the popular and troubled high-school pupil Cassie.

Speaking recently about her career, she told Sunday Times: “I have to prove myself as a young woman, as an actor, as a businessperson, all of it.”

In 2020 she launched her own production company, Fifty-Fifty films, which was behind the hit romantic comedy Anyone But You which she starred in alongside US actor Glen Powell.

She said: “I see it all the time where they don’t think I am right for (a role) because they watched Cassie in Euphoria. Especially because Cassie was such a sexualised character, that puts a wall up for people.

“I feel like I’m constantly having to be like, no, no, I’m an actor, I’m supposed to be different characters.

“When I see a script or a character I find a little scary and it’s going to challenge me and I don’t know if I can pull it off, I’ve got to do it.”

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Ashley Roberts turned heads in her daring frock[/caption]

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Tallia Storm opted for a dating leather look[/caption]

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Roxy Horner looked chic in a black dress[/caption]

FORMER Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova stunned in a glitzy red carpet event.

The tennis icon 60th anniversary celebration of the Hotel II Pellicano in Monte Argentario, Italy.

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Maria Sharapova stunned on the red carpet[/caption]

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She attended an event with her fiancé Alex Gilkes[/caption]

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Sharapova is no stranger to the red carpet[/caption]

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The Russian will attend a three-day party celebrating her induction in August[/caption]

She was in attendance with her fiancé Alex Gilkes and wowed in a see-through outfit.

Sharapova showed off her torso in a bra that was covered in a mesh top.

The Russian carried a white purse and posed for photos with Gilkes on the red carpet.

She also wore a pair of classy black heels and long trousers in a glitzy display.

Sharapova is no stranger to the red carpet these days and often stuns with her glamorous looks.

In autumn last year she was inducted into the tennis Hall of Fame.

She is set to celebrate with a three-day party in Rhode Island, USA, in August.

Plans for various events are in place – including meet and greets, a tennis fashion show, a live concert and even the first Celebrity Pro Classic.

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That will see a host of tennis legends team up with celebrities to play in a mixed-doubles tournament on site.

Sharapova and the Bryan brothers will join the other 267 inductees in the Hall of Fame representing 28 countries.

Kim Clijsters, president of the International Hall of Fame, said: “I am honored to welcome Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan as the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.

“Beyond each of their historic accomplishments on the court, the Class of 2025 have had such a profound impact on the game of tennis and have inspired multiple generations of fans across the world.

“We look forward to celebrating them in Newport next year.”

NEXT Gen NYC star, Ava Dash, was evicted from her $ 10,000-a-month Manhattan apartment after her famous record executive dad, Damon Dash, admitted he’s “broke.”

The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal that one of Bravo‘s newest stars, Ava, 25, was first hit with an eviction notice from her stunning apartment in the uber-wealthy Manhattan neighborhood of TriBeCa in July 2024.

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Next Gen NYC star, Ava Dash, was evicted from her posh TribeCa apartment last year[/caption]

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It appears Ava’s record executive father, Damon Dash, did not pony up money to help his daughter avoid eviction[/caption]

In the initial landlord tenant filing, the owner of the property wrote that Ava, along with three other tenants, were in possession of the property, and they had failed to pay four months in rent at $9,995 a month, plus an additional $3,872.90 for a fifth month, all falling from July to March of 2024. 

“Respondent(s) have defaulted in the payment thereof and continue in possession of premises without permission after said default,” the papers read. 

The owner requested the court issue “a warrant to remove respondents from possession of the premises together with the costs and disbursements of this proceeding.”

By October 2024, the landlord was able to obtain a notice of eviction. 

“If you do not vacate the location listed above within 14 days after the date of this notice, you may be evicted without further notice,” the papers stated.

During the first episode of Next Gen NYC, a notice of eviction can be seen on a door, in a brief tease seemingly nodding to a future plotline on the show. 

The names on the eviction notice are blurred out but presumably, the eviction is for Ava’s apartment. 

DAMON’S MONEY PROBLEMS

It appears Ava’s famous father, Damon Dash, didn’t financially bail his daughter out before she was evicted. 

The Roc-A-Fellas Records co-founder admitted in August of last year that he is “broke.”

“I’ve had to start [a] new company from scratch, without any money to start it with […] I’m like a proud broke, but it ain’t broke, because I have things to show for it,” he explained on The CEO Show, according to Vibe.

He recently had to sell his one-third share of Roc-A-Fella to settle a previous lawsuit debt.

According to the New York Post, an anonymous state rep put down $1 million for the one-third share Dash held back in November. 

The report said that state officials planned to flip the shares to help pay off his state tax debt and to help pay off $193,000 he also owes in child support.

Damon’s daughter, whom he had with his ex-wife Rachel Roy, joined the cast of Next Gen NYC, which debuted last week. 

The show chronicles a group of almost entirely 20-something nepo-babies as they navigate life, and their parents’ baggage, while living in the Big Apple. 

The cast includes Ava, Ariana Biermann, Riley Burress, Emira D’Spain, Shai Fruchter, Gia Giudice, Brooks Marks, Georgia McCann, Hudson McLeroy and Charlie Zakkor.

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Ava and her roommates were behind by $43,000 in rent by the time they were evicted[/caption]

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Next Gen NYC follows a group of nepo-babies as they navigate life in New York City, airing on Bravo[/caption]

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Next Gen NYC chronicles the lives of nepo-babies who are wrestling with their families baggage as they deal with life in the big city[/caption]

THERE has been new information regarding the death of motorsports icon Scott Bloomquist.

The Nascar dirt track racing legend died at the age of 60 while flying his vintage plane near his house last August.

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Dirt car racing legend Scott Bloomquist died at the age of 60 in a plane crash last August[/caption]

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A massive detail has been revealed about the death of Bloomquist[/caption]

On August 16, 2024, authorities announced that Bloomquist died in a plane crash in Tennessee.

The 44-year racing car veteran was the only person on the plane.

Bloomquist flew his 1938 vintage plane from a private airstrip near his Tennessee home.

But on Tuesday, a little less than 10 months later, the plane crash that tragically took the life of Bloomquist has been ruled a suicide.

TMZ Sports revealed that the outlet received a final report from the National Transportation Safety Board that shared Bloomquist appeared to intentionally fly his plane into a barn on his family property in Moorseburg, Tennessee “as an act of suicide.”

The police report revealed that the cause of death was blunt force injuries.

Bloomquist’s representative told TMZ that his family “is not making any public statements regarding the plane crash or the recent NTSB findings.”

The rep added, “They are focused on supporting one another and respectfully request privacy as they navigate this difficult period.”

Bloomquist was the only person on board his vintage single-engine Piper J3 aircraft as he crashed into his family’s barn.

He is survived by his parents, sister, and daughter, Ariel.

Bloomquist won more than 600 races during his over four-decade career.

He was known for his famous No. 0 late models.

Bloomquist won nine national championships, including the 2004 World of Outlaws Late Model series title.

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He most recently won the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

Bloomquist also competed in the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series.

He became a member of the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2002.

Bloomquist will go down as one of the sport’s prolific greats.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.

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WENDY’S has unveiled a delicious new item in a collab with an iconic brand, but you can’t get it at a restaurant.

The new product combines a signature crunch and flavor together to make the perfectly addictive snack.

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Wendy’s has unveiled a delicious new item in a collab with an iconic brand, but you can’t get it at a restaurant[/caption]

When the snack craving hits, you can now turn to your Cheez-It x Wendy’s Baconator crackers.

The snack brings together the crunch of Cheez-Its with the bacon flavor of Wendy’s.

The limited edition item is hitting store shelves in July for foodies to try.

Cara Tragseiler, Senior Brand Director for Cheez-It, said: “Cheez-It fans are known for their passionate love of our signature cheesy flavor, baked with 100% real cheese – and we’re always looking for new ways to surprise them with bold, flavor-packed experiences.

“With Wendy’s, we found the perfect partner to create something completely unexpected – a snack that brings the craveable flavor of the Baconator to the cracker aisle in a way only Cheez-It can.”

Each bite delivers a 100% real cheese taste, amplified with a bacon taste Wendy’s customers will be familiar with.

You will be able to get the taste of a Wendy’s burger, without ever needing to go to a restaurant.

Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. Chief Marketing Officer for The Wendy’s Company, added: “This partnership with Cheez-It brings together two iconic brands for a savory, crunchy snack fans will love.

“We took our famous Baconator – a burger known for its irresistible, beefy, bacon-loaded flavor – and reimagined it with the unmistakable cheesy crunch of Cheez-It.

“The result is a one-of-a-kind bite that gives fans a fresh, new way to enjoy their Wendy’s favorite anytime, anywhere.”

While it is not known exactly how long the item will be sticking around for, it promises to give shoppers a unique tasting experience.

FAN REACTION

The new news of these has actually been around since the start of the year, giving fans a lot of time to patiently wait.

In an Instagram post, the caption predicted the snack would drop in the summer, and that’s exactly what is happening.

The comments were very excited, with one person writing: “Woah I’m curious about these for sure.”

While another said: “Oh I definitely gotta try them.”

GET THEM EARLY

If July is too long to wait for some, there is a way to get your hands on the Cheez-It x Wendy’s Baconator crackers sooner.

The crackers will be available  for purchase along with the ultimate Cheez-It x Wendy’s Baconator bundle exclusively on CheezIt.com.

This bundle will feature the new crackers plus a Wendy’s Frosty keychain tag.

Supplies of this bundle will not be replenished, so you have to vet them while they last.

You can also get free shipping on the bundle with the code CHEEZBURGER.

And to save money, fans can scan a QR code on the back of the box for bonuses in the Wendy’s app.

This includes a Cheez-It exclusive $2 off a Baconator sandwich with purchase using the in-app offer.

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When the snack craving hits, you can now turn to your Cheez-It x Wendy’s Baconator crackers[/caption]

BACHELORETTE star Jenn Tran and her Dancing With The Stars pro boyfriend Sasha Farber have split up.

The pair met when they were dance partners on the 33rd season of the hit ABC show.

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Jenn Tran and her Dancing With The Stars pro boyfriend Sasha Farber have broken up[/caption]

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Sasha shared a cryptic post on TikTok[/caption]

The Bachelorette star and DWTS pro fuelled rumors of a romance when they competed on the show together.

Jenn, 26, and Sasha, 40, would often post loved-up pictures together, that continued long after the show ended.

The pair first sparked romance rumors last September.

At the time, a source lifted the lid on Jenn and Sasha’s relationship

“There’s for sure something really genuine and special brewing between Jenn and Sasha,” an insider exclusively told The U.S. Sun.

However, it wasn’t until Valentine’s Day that the couple officially confirmed their relationship with a loved-up post.

THE BREAK UP

But sadly after 10 months of dating, the couple have decided to split.

The news was revealed after Sasha shared and then deleted a cryptic TikTok.

However, before he took it down, a Reddit user screen-recorded it, and shared it.

In the video, a photo of Sasha was shown as audio about being single played in the background.

“So, this is a picture of me when I was single,” the audio said. “What are you waiting for? I’m still single.”

PAST LOVES

Jenn got engaged to Devin on The Bachelorette, but they called off their engagement two months after filming ended. 

Jenn then famously dated Joey Graziadei during season 28 of the hit show, The Bachelor.

Meanwhile, Sasha was previously married to fellow DWTS pro Emma Slater.

The couple started dating back in 2011, and even got engaged during a live broadcast of DWTS in 2016.

Sasha and Emma then got hitched in 2018 but sadly separated in April 2022. Emma filed for divorce in February 2023 and cited irreconcilable differences. 

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McClarnon and his co-stars took part in a FYC event in support of the show's third season on Monday.