Study: U.S. does not rank among best countries for children to flourish

The World Health Organization has released its latest listing of the best countries for children to flourish, and the United States came in at a disappointing 39th.

Would you pay $13 for a box of cereal?

General Mills is coming out with a $13 a box cereal.  Yes, $13.

Move over, Popeyes – KFC sweetens chicken sandwich deal with donut buns

Not to be outdone by the likes of Popeyes and Chick-fil-a, KFC is sweetening the standard chicken sandwich concept with glazed donuts substituted for buns.

Head over heels for hula hooping in Queens
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For Jennie Hauser, hula hooping isn?t just a hobby, it?s a way of life. Now, Hauser spends much of her free time giving lessons to anyone willing to take on a new challenge, a venture she calls Jennie?s ?Haus of Hoops.?

What's hot in fashion for kids this spring

From mixing prints and patterns, to incorporating metallic in everything from jackets to shoes, spring 2020 fashion trends are shaping up to be wide-ranging for children.

USC to offer free tuition for families earning $80,000 or less

In an effort to widen access for more middle and low-income students, USC will eliminate tuition for families earning $80,000 or less annually and will no longer consider home equity in financial aid calculations, it was reported Thursday.

Parasite may have killed Peconic Bay scallops, lab says

The Marine Animal Disease Laboratory spent over 200 hours testing 32 samples of scallops from the Peconic Bay.

Meal-kit pioneer Blue Apron may sell itself; NJ facility to stay open

The struggling meal-kit company Blue Apron is considering selling itself, merging with another company, or selling parts of its business.

Clean alternatives to dangerous beauty products

There's a trend emerging in the beauty industry to move toward clean products-- those free of dangerous ingredients like asbestos and formaldehyde.

Alabama cop shows off dance moves at Mardi Gras parade

A cop marching behind a group of dancers in a Mardi Gras parade couldn’t resist but join in the festivities.

Peruvian restaurant in Queens designed to be accessible and welcoming

Bruno Salazar is the co-owner of Rosatoro Restaurant in Astoria, Queens, which was designed to be as accessible and welcoming to people of all levels of mobility.

NICU nurse who treated newborn also treated baby’s father decades ago

“We can breathe easy knowing my lil nuggets nurse is the same one that helped the man I love when he was in the same situation.”