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.
Planes narrowly avoid collision on runway in Colorado after pilot's last-second maneuver: video
A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.
Americans eat an extra meal a day from too much snacking, study finds
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
OREO announces first-of-its-kind puffer ‘snacket’ so cookie lovers can store, grab and share snacks
Oreo's first-of-its-kind jacket makes snacking on the go that much easier.
300K air fryers recalled after burns reported
There are dozens of reports of the PowerXL air fryers breaking, including three that caused burns.
Woman waits four hours to try McDonald's spinoff CosMc's, delivers verdict
The reviews are in: McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is officially open for business with customers enduring hours-long wait times to get their hands on a custom beverage and snack.
New three-and-a-half year cruise will visit 425 ports in 147 countries
The Villa Vie Odyssey will set sail in May 2024, giving guests the chance to sail the world for about the cost of owning a condo.
Hermès heir plans to give $7 billion fortune to his 51-year-old gardener
Nicolas Puech, the 80-year-old heir to the French luxury brand Hermès fortune, is reportedly planning to distribute his wealth to his 51-year-old gardener, who he also intends to legally adopt.
Co-workers in Kentucky win lottery after boss gifts them scratch-offs for Christmas
Bowling Green, Kentucky, colleagues will split the lottery prize 21 ways.
US regulators take first step toward mandating tech in cars to detect drunk drivers
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
These are the top 10 toxins for your pets, according to experts
'Tis the season for friends, food and more chances for your pets to ingest something harmful.
The world's top city destinations of 2023, including 2 US locations
Paris is the world’s most attractive city destination, according to Euromonitor International. Here are the other destinations that made the list.
Baseball legend Larry Doby honored with Congressional Gold Medal
Doby endured injustice, racial discrimination, and hate.