Holiday travel forecast 2024: Best and worst times to travel this season
Holiday travelers, brace yourselves—this year is expected to see a record-breaking number of people taking to the roads and skies for their year-end festivities. Here's what you need to know:
Woman celebrates 106th birthday with Fireball Whisky shot: 'A lot of fun'
An Ohio woman celebrated her 106th birthday with a shot of – what else? – Fireball.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
From ‘demure’ to 'brain rot’: Here are all of 2024’s ‘Words of the Year’
Here’s a look at some of the top words that shaped 2024.
Top ‘unique’ Christmas cookies by state, according to Google
This year, some Americans have opted to try a more unique Christmas cookie recipe as opposed to the classics.
Burger chain named as America’s most expensive fast-food restaurant: 'Overpriced'
Customers have complained of price increases at fast-food chains amid inflation.
Malls aren’t obsolete and Gen Z is helping to prove that
The willingness to go out to shop during the holidays isn’t just in your head, it’s actually a huge draw for many shoppers.
FDA updates definition of ‘healthy’ foods
The new rules will go into effect within two months.
Delays in NY's Early Intervention Program leave kids with disabilities without services
New York’s Early Intervention Program, designed to provide free therapy and support for children with disabilities or developmental delays, is leaving some families frustrated with delays in care.
Oscar Mayer's 'Wienermobile' is hiring new drivers
The brand, owned by food giant Kraft Heinz, officially began its annual search for new drivers for the massive hot dog on wheels on Wednesday.
Here are the 10 best and worst times to buy a used car
If you’re in the market for a car these are the times of the year to find quality bargains. See the list.
What to know about traveling to Europe in 2025
Starting in mid-2025, U.S. travelers visiting Europe will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization. Here’s how it works.
Message in a bottle makes it from Florida to Texas - and will keep going
A message in a bottle traveled more than 1,000 miles from a Southwest Florida island to South Padre Island in Texas.
Frontier Airlines brings back annual flight pass: What to know
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its unlimited flight pass for 2025. Here’s what to know about it.
Taco Bell is adding something unexpected to the menu
Taco Bell is looking to compete with other fast food chains with a new, limited-time menu offering.
Honda, Nissan allegedly planning to start merger talks in light of EV competition: report
Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are reportedly set to start negotiating a potential merger between their companies soon, according to Japanese media.
Unruly Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger accused of attacking crew member dies after detainment
Cell phone video captured the dramatic moments aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise as a man hurled threats and tried to kick down a door on the boat. The man seen on the video died a short time after he was detained, his family said.
Christmas gift spending per child by state
Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.
'Flying naked' is the latest travel trend dividing the internet, and it doesn't mean what you think
The most recent travel trend that's raising eyebrows is the so-called "flying naked," but the rather controversial name doesn't mean exactly what you might think.
Fewer grandparents raising grandkids, preschool enrollment drops: Data reveals COVID-19's impact
The U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey highlights significant shifts in American life between 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, reflecting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and other societal changes.

















