Southwest cancellations: Lines persist in Las Vegas amid ‘more normal’ operations
The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.
The most popular Halloween candy in every US state, plus top candy cravings
Here is the most popular Halloween candy by state, according to data shared recently by Instacart.
Autumnal equinox 2021: Here’s when fall officially starts
Sept. 22, 2021, marks the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s when the leaves may start to change and more.
The best and worst places to retire in 2021
A study found the best and the worst places to retire for the year 2021 based on affordability, activities, quality of life and health care.
Campbell’s redesigns soup cans for 1st time in 50 years
For the first time in 50 years, the Campbell Soup Company is redesigning its iconic soup cans with some hidden elements.
Alcohol consumption blamed for more than 700k cancer cases in 2020, study says
Results revealed that men accounted for 568,700 alcohol-related cancer and women accounted for 172, 600 in 2020 with the majority of the cancers involved the esophagus, liver and breasts.
4-day work week trials in Iceland deemed 'overwhelming success' by researchers
Four-day work week trials in Iceland were found to increase workers’ wellbeing while productivity stayed the same or improved, researchers said.
Homeless veteran reunites with his missing dog in California
A homeless Vietnam War veteran was reunited with his beloved pet after the dog went missing for several days. Footage posted on June 6 showed the heartwarming reunion.
Royal Caribbean makes 'world's largest cruise ship' available for booking
Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.
West Virginia will pay remote workers $12K to move to state
Pack your bags: A program in West Virginia announced it will pay remote workers $12,000 to move to the Mountain State.
Ketchup shortage hits restaurants, fast food chains across the US
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
Looking to travel post COVID-19? Don’t forget your ‘vaccine passport’
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Colorado mom reacts to being kicked off plane when 2-year-old refused to wear mask: 'Humiliating'
A Colorado mother said she and her family were kicked off a United Airlines flight after her 2-year-old daughter refused to wear a mask.
'Pandemic' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
Flying for Thanksgiving? TSA offers safety tips for travel during pandemic
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
Colorado man wins lottery, misses deadline to turn in ticket by 3 days: report
A Colorado man who played the lottery this spring -- and won -- managed to lose all of his potential winnings after he failed to turn in his ticket in time, according to a report.
Fiery Halloween decorations at California home trigger 911 calls
Many people arrive each night to admire a Riverside family's spooky, fiery Halloween decor, but the adornments appear so realistic to some that multiple people have made emergency phone calls to firefighters about the home.
Mom asked to leave Southwest flight with son, 2, because he wasn't wearing a mask, she says
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic
KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.
Domino's to hire more than 20,000 workers in US
Domino's announced Monday that it will hire more than 20,000 employees nationwide for positions including delivery drivers, pizza makers, customer service representatives, managers and assistant managers.