Home prices surge by most on record
Home prices rose 14.6% year over year nationally in April, according to the national Case-Shiller index, making for the highest reading in more than 30 years of recordkeeping.
Home prices rose 14.6% year over year nationally in April, according to the national Case-Shiller index, making for the highest reading in more than 30 years of recordkeeping.
Routine exercise could lead to Medicare savings later, study finds
A recent study revealed younger adults could annually save between $824 and $1,874 in later Medicare costs if they routinely exercise.
A recent study revealed younger adults could annually save between $824 and $1,874 in later Medicare costs if they routinely exercise.
Accessibility is a centerpiece at East Harlem restaurant
Restaurateur George Gallego knows from personal experience how difficult it can be navigating New York City streets and businesses in a wheelchair.
Restaurateur George Gallego knows from personal experience how difficult it can be navigating New York City streets and businesses in a wheelchair.
Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp, CDC says
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
Alcohol-to-go abruptly ends in New York
With the lifting of New York's state of emergency, the popular alcohol-to-go provision is ending, disappointing restaurants and customers.
With the lifting of New York's state of emergency, the popular alcohol-to-go provision is ending, disappointing restaurants and customers.
Rye Playland amusement park to reopen
Playland Park officials say 2021 is less about profit and more about celebrating a return to normal. So the price of a ride wristband has dropped to $20.
Playland Park officials say 2021 is less about profit and more about celebrating a return to normal. So the price of a ride wristband has dropped to $20.
3 more 'Cool Pools' ready to open as 2021 outdoor pool season begins June 26
The start of the 2021 outdoor pool season in New York City begins June 26 with three of the city's pools unveiling their facelifts.
The start of the 2021 outdoor pool season in New York City begins June 26 with three of the city's pools unveiling their facelifts.
British travel and tourism workers call for faster industry reopening
Hundreds of U.K. travel industry workers, including travel agents, pilots and cabin crew from airlines such as British Airways and easyJet, gathered Wednesday outside the parliament in London.
Hundreds of U.K. travel industry workers, including travel agents, pilots and cabin crew from airlines such as British Airways and easyJet, gathered Wednesday outside the parliament in London.
Lab test of Subway tuna sandwiches fails to detect tuna DNA, report says
Subway’s tuna was tested by a food lab commissioned by the New York Times. The lab said it found “no amplifiable tuna DNA” in the sample.
Subway’s tuna was tested by a food lab commissioned by the New York Times. The lab said it found “no amplifiable tuna DNA” in the sample.
250 gators removed from Walt Disney World since boy died in 2016 attack
Wildlife officials have removed 250 alligators from Disney properties in the five years since a 2-year-old boy was killed by an alligator at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Wildlife officials have removed 250 alligators from Disney properties in the five years since a 2-year-old boy was killed by an alligator at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
McDonald’s expanding loyalty program nationwide next month
McDonald's new rewards program, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, will launch nationwide on July 8.
McDonald's new rewards program, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, will launch nationwide on July 8.
Poor sleep in older adults linked to higher risk of dementia, early death, study suggests
Poor sleep in older adults was linked to an increased risk of developing dementia and early death from any cause, according to new research.
Poor sleep in older adults was linked to an increased risk of developing dementia and early death from any cause, according to new research.
Child tax credit calculator: Figure out how much you’ll get monthly
The credit will start paying out monthly in July to families with children who are 17 years old and younger.
The credit will start paying out monthly in July to families with children who are 17 years old and younger.
42,000 pounds of missing pistachios leads to possible illegal pistachio operation
Authorities believe that a truck driver may have been running an illegal pistachio operation out of a trucking yard.
Authorities believe that a truck driver may have been running an illegal pistachio operation out of a trucking yard.
DoorDash app temporarily crashes, drivers stuck with orders
DoorDash company leaders said they're having difficulties with their app Saturday after frustration mounted on social media.
DoorDash company leaders said they're having difficulties with their app Saturday after frustration mounted on social media.
Latinas left workforce more than other demographics amid COVID-19 pandemic, report says
A new report finds that Latinas have left the workforce at rates higher than any other demographic and also have had some of the highest unemployment rates throughout the pandemic.
A new report finds that Latinas have left the workforce at rates higher than any other demographic and also have had some of the highest unemployment rates throughout the pandemic.
Diamond believed to be world's third-largest discovered in Botswana
A gem-quality diamond believed to be the world’s third-largest was recently unearthed in Botswana, the government said.
A gem-quality diamond believed to be the world’s third-largest was recently unearthed in Botswana, the government said.
Victoria's Secret says farewell to Angels in attempt to redefine 'sexy'
In their place, Victoria's Secret has launched a campaign with high-profile women known for their accomplishments rather than their figures.
In their place, Victoria's Secret has launched a campaign with high-profile women known for their accomplishments rather than their figures.
Are cicadas the new, 'buzzy' food trend?
It's the summer of the cicada, and while to some people the bugs may be an annoyance, to others they're a delicious snack.
It's the summer of the cicada, and while to some people the bugs may be an annoyance, to others they're a delicious snack.
More than 4 million Americans face eviction amid worsening housing crisis
Two studies have found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
Two studies have found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.