More US auto buyers turning to hybrids as electric vehicle sales slow
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.
'You are the father!': Maury Povich declares paternity results for Denver Zoo orangutan
The former daytime talk show host pulled the purported DNA results for the 4-month-old female orangutan named Siska out of an envelope.
Are potatoes a vegetable?: US dietary guidelines could change definition in 2025
In 2025, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee could determine a potato is no longer a vegetable.
Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $620M after no winner in December 20 drawing
The Powerball jackpot continues to rise after no tickets matched all six numbers Wednesday night to claim the $576 million grand prize.
These were America's top restaurants in 2023, according to Resy and Open Table
Open Table's list of top 100 restaurants was created from over 12 million verified diner reviews and metrics, like how many reservations are made in advance and the number of five-star reviews.
Cameron Diaz on married couples: ‘We should normalize separate bedrooms’
Cameron Diaz recently opened up about her marriage to musician Benji Madden and the idea of sleeping separately. “I have my house, you have yours. We have the family house in the middle," the actress joked.
NYC Christmas travel guide: 2023 AAA forecast
As the 2023 holiday travel period nears, here's what to know about the busiest travel days around Christmas, best times to avoid traffic and what to expect at airports.
Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate, study says
A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.
These small towns and cities are ranked the safest in America, study shows
While these tight-knit communities offer appeal and lifestyle alternatives, a new study examines how safe these towns are for residents.
Toyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag issue
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
Sherwin-Williams’ color of the year for 2024 is Upward
The color descends from the blue family and features “a hint of silver lining.”
‘Plus-sized’ woman is criticized for sharing her travel tips on how to snag plane seats for free
Kirsty Leanne, 30, received hate online for sharing her 'plus-sized' travel tips
On this day in history, December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens publishes 'A Christmas Carol'
"A Christmas Carol," a globally celebrated timeless tale of heartwarming human redemption crafted as a haunting holiday ghost story, was published in London on this day in history, Dec. 19, 1843.
Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2023
While many restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, some keep their doors open for those looking to eat out on the holiday. Here are the holiday hours for Chick-fil-A, Cheesecake Factory, and more.
Former McDonald's chef says Walmart sells 'dupe' of fast food chain's breakfast sausage
A chef announced on TikTok that he's found a product that is "pretty darn close" to one of McDonald's most iconic breakfast items.
Southwest Airlines fined $140M over 2022 holdiay travel disaster
Southwest Airlines is paying $140 million to settle a government investigation over a meltdown last holiday season that led to thousands of canceled flights.
Wait for US passports is finally back to pre-pandemic processing times
Earlier this year, a surge in overseas travel caused processing times between 10 to 13 weeks.
‘Uber of flying’: Private plane trips are here – and flights cost from $102
The airline allows passengers to create an itinerary and choose an aircraft type to fit their budget.
Powerball jackpot drawing at $535 million Saturday night
The jackpot has reached an estimated $535 million with an estimated $257.6 million cash value.