Amtrak's new NextGen Acela to debut Aug. 28: Routes between DC, Philly, NYC
Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast Corridor. Starting Thursday, August 28, the first of 28 new trains will begin service, connecting Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia.
Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast Corridor. Starting Thursday, August 28, the first of 28 new trains will begin service, connecting Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia.
Mexico travel advisory raised to Level 2 amid safety concerns
The updated travel advisory includes popular destinations including Los Cabos and Cancún.
The updated travel advisory includes popular destinations including Los Cabos and Cancún.
Spirit Airlines warns it may not survive another year
The low-cost carrier filed for bankruptcy in November 2024 after failed merger attempts with JetBlue and Frontier.
The low-cost carrier filed for bankruptcy in November 2024 after failed merger attempts with JetBlue and Frontier.
"Hell of a shame:" AriZona iced tea’s 99-cent price may finally end
The company founder blames Trump's proposed aluminum tariffs for the potential first price hike since the early 1990s.
The company founder blames Trump's proposed aluminum tariffs for the potential first price hike since the early 1990s.
New York woman unearths 2.30-carat diamond for her engagement ring
A 31-year-old Manhattan woman achieved a two-year dream by finding a 2.30-carat white diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park.
A 31-year-old Manhattan woman achieved a two-year dream by finding a 2.30-carat white diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park.
KFC sassily welcomes the return of fan-favorite menu items
KFC has officially brought back some fan-favorite menu items, playfully responding to years of passionate requests.
KFC has officially brought back some fan-favorite menu items, playfully responding to years of passionate requests.
Cracker Barrel’s new look sparks backlash online
Cracker Barrel is facing backlash from longtime customers over its new store remodels.
Cracker Barrel is facing backlash from longtime customers over its new store remodels.
Delta flight clips plane at Atlanta airport causing almost 4 hour delay
A Delta flight was delayed 4 hours after it clipped another plane during push back at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
A Delta flight was delayed 4 hours after it clipped another plane during push back at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Boar’s Head plant set to reopen after deadly listeria outbreak
Boar’s Head plans to reopen its Jarratt, Virginia, deli meat plant in the coming months after a deadly listeria outbreak last year that killed 10 people.
Boar’s Head plans to reopen its Jarratt, Virginia, deli meat plant in the coming months after a deadly listeria outbreak last year that killed 10 people.
Mispackaged ice cream recalled
A few hundreds of cartons of ice cream have been recalled after they were mispackaged.
A few hundreds of cartons of ice cream have been recalled after they were mispackaged.
French fries tied to diabetes risk, but not all potatoes 'created equal,' study finds
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Ohio couple welcomes baby boy from 30-year-old frozen embryo
An Ohio couple who struggled with infertility for years had a healthy baby boy last month using an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.
An Ohio couple who struggled with infertility for years had a healthy baby boy last month using an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.
VIDEO: Royal Caribbean water slide panel breaks, injuring cruise ship passenger, officials say
A broken panel on a water slide aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas caused water to spill down while passengers screamed in panic.
A broken panel on a water slide aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas caused water to spill down while passengers screamed in panic.
'Only took one puff': Passenger caught vaping in bathroom of SF-bound flight
Peter Nguyen recorded the Aug. 4 encounter between himself and a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2860 from Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport. He claimed he only took one hit of his vape.
Peter Nguyen recorded the Aug. 4 encounter between himself and a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2860 from Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport. He claimed he only took one hit of his vape.
Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
HEINZ Ketchup Smoothie debuts at Smoothie King in five cities
HEINZ and Smoothie King are blending ketchup into a real fruit smoothie in a new limited-edition drink aimed at settling the internet’s “is ketchup a smoothie?” debate.
HEINZ and Smoothie King are blending ketchup into a real fruit smoothie in a new limited-edition drink aimed at settling the internet’s “is ketchup a smoothie?” debate.
Most young adults today haven’t reached key adulthood milestones, US Census data finds
New Census Bureau data shows that fewer 25- to 34-year-olds are reaching traditional adulthood milestones like marriage and parenthood, with economic independence now the most common path.
New Census Bureau data shows that fewer 25- to 34-year-olds are reaching traditional adulthood milestones like marriage and parenthood, with economic independence now the most common path.
Disney influences thousands of baby names every year: See the list
A new study is revealing the most popular baby names inspired by Disney characters. Here’s which names made the list.
A new study is revealing the most popular baby names inspired by Disney characters. Here’s which names made the list.
McDonandland Meal 2025: New Happy Meal for adults
Ronald McDonald, Grimmace, and Hamburglar are among the classic McDonald’s characters making a comeback for the new meal deal.
Ronald McDonald, Grimmace, and Hamburglar are among the classic McDonald’s characters making a comeback for the new meal deal.
This American is viewed most favorably among global figures in new poll: See the list
Pope Leo XIV received the highest net favorability score in a new Gallup poll, outperforming U.S. and global political leaders including Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk.
Pope Leo XIV received the highest net favorability score in a new Gallup poll, outperforming U.S. and global political leaders including Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk.