Funniest wildlife photos of 2023: Air guitar 'roo and feuding finches take top honors
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 to showcase "seriously funny" wildlife images. See this year's winners.
McNugget Buddies to return to McDonald’s in December
The McNugget Buddies are best known for their wacky adventures and personalities, wild imaginations and interchangeable outfits.
US life expectancy soared in 2022, but remains below pre-COVID level
For years, U.S. life expectancy rose a little nearly every year. But about 10 years ago, the trend flattened and even declined some years — a stall blamed mainly on overdose deaths and suicides.
Red Lobster's Ultimate Endless Shrimp deal contributed to third-quarter operating loss
Red Lobster posted a huge loss in its third quarter -- linked partly to its Ultimate Endless Shrimp deal, which became a permanent fixture on its menu over the summer.
Difficult housing market forces divorced couples to live together: 'Feels like the impossible'
The difficulty of finding another home has also dissuaded some couples from actually filing and making the divorce official.
US gas prices have either declined or held steady for 10 weeks straight. Here's why
Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since September 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.
Corona Plaza market, which rose to culinary prominence during pandemic, to reopen
The market at Corona Plaza will reopen this week under a new plan by the city, albeit with fewer stalls for vendors.
Study: Drunkest city in each US state revealed
The national average for adult excessive drinking is 19.8%, and 34 metro areas imbibe above that rate.
Giving Tuesday: Donors speak about what moves them, how they plan end-of-year donations
Why do they give? Americans with a variety of life experiences shared about why they give, which organizations they choose to support, and how they plan their giving throughout the year.
Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot will be edible; the first ever
Pop-Tarts said the winning team of the championship game will get to take a bite out of the first-ever edible mascot.
TSA releases 2024 canine calendar: Download it for free
The TSA 2024 Canine Calendar is an annual tradition that honors the agency’s more than 1,000 explosive detection canines working across the United States.
Study reveals states where parents pay more to support adult children
A majority of parents are still helping their adult kids financially, but the amount they're willing to give for expenses is higher in certain parts of the country.
Get red wine headaches? New research offers explanation
Not everyone feels fine after red wine, and a new study offers an explanation about what could be the culprit.
Cantaloupe salmonella outbreak causes deaths, illnesses across 32 states
A deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has expanded, with cases reported in 32 states and Canada.
Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece
Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.
Hottest baby name trends of 2023: How Taylor Swift, 'Wednesday' and 'Barbie' are inspiring parents-to-be
Baby name experts are sharing the hottest trends from the past year that inspired expectant parents. From Taylor Swift's albums to films and athletes, here are the highlights from 2023.
Hottest last-minute Thanksgiving purchases
Check out what customers are most likely to buy at the last minute this year before their Thanksgiving meal, according to Instacart.
Apple crumb pie for an 'iconic all-American Thanksgiving dessert': Try the recipe
Thanksgiving 2023 dessert: Apple crumb pie recipe that serves 10 guests.
US electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany
Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.
5 common mistakes when cooking a turkey on Thanksgiving; how to avoid them
Are you tempering your turkey? As your bird bastes today, take a moment to glance through Chef Leah Cohen's list of things you should not be doing.