How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million

Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in New York.

McDonald's pledges $100M to rebuild trust after E. coli outbreak

McDonald's is investing $100 million to bring customers back to stores after an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions on the fast-food giant's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

Airbnb promotion will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.

Long Islanders are gobbling up this Thanksgiving pizza pie

Pino’s Pizza of Deer Park is selling hundreds of their Turkey Day-inspired pies thanks to a viral TikTok video.

Six Flags set to close iconic Kingda Ka roller coaster: Here's what's replacing it

Kingda Ka, the world's tallest roller coaster, will be among the rides removed from Six Flags Great Adventure to make way for a "multi-record-breaking launch coaster" that will open in 2026.

1.4M Honda vehicles under investigation following concerns of engine failure

The U.S. government's highway safety agency is conducting an investigation regarding claims that engines could fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.

The best places to go for Thanksgiving 2024, according to research

If you’re planning to travel for Thanksgiving here are some of the top destinations to consider for the holiday break.

My Little Pony finally gallops into National Toy Hall of Fame

My Little Pony has finally earned a place in the National Toy Hall of Fame, joining Transformers and the card game Phase 10 as the 2024 inductees.

Most popular Thanksgiving sides in each state revealed

A new report revealed that 56% of Americans would rather pile their plates with side dishes than the turkey itself.

Krispy Kreme unveils Thanksgiving pie-inspired doughnuts for the holidays

Krispy Kreme has launched its Thanksgiving Pies Doughnut Collection, blending classic Thanksgiving pie flavors with its signature doughnuts.

Watch: Nebraska boy with rare disorder rides customized bike for 1st time

Seven-year-old Raanan Albert, one of only 28 people worldwide diagnosed with CLTC-related disorder, experienced the joy of riding a bike thanks to a gift from his physical therapist.

Here are the cities with the highest student loan delinquency rates

Millions of borrowers are paying back their student loans, but a recent report shows that some are having trouble managing their monthly payments in these cities.

First IHOP-Applebee's joint restaurant coming to US: where and when it opens

The joint IHOP-Applebee’s concept that Dine Brands has been developing will arrive in America in early 2025. Here's where, and what it'll look like.

Full list: Stores offering Thanksgiving meal deals this year

Though prices have gone down slightly compared to last year, the cost of groceries are still higher than they were in 2019.

Meet the Brooklyn Skate Moms: A community of women embracing skateboarding

In Brooklyn, a group of moms has turned their school drop-off routine into a chance to hit the skate parks. They call themselves the "Brooklyn Skate Moms," and they've found both joy and a sense of community in skateboarding.

Atlanta Delta flight to DC diverted to NC due to 'odor'

A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Washington D.C. was forced to divert to a North Carolina airport due to a smell in the cabin.

National Sandwich Day 2024 deals and freebies

National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.