Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas reportedly catches fire and briefly loses power

A fire broke out on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, billed as the world’s largest cruise ship, and also led to a brief loss of power, according to reports.

Disney updating features of line-skipping passes

The changes to Genie+ and individual Lightning Lane entries are in response to guests saying they want to be able to 'do more of their planning' ahead of time, Disney said.

Border arrests plummet 40% following Biden's executive order on asylum process

The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.

Man accused of shooting NYPD officers charged, claims guns are being smuggled into NYC migrant shelters

Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata, the Venezuelan migrant accused of shooting 2 NYPD officers is facing attempted murder charges, and claims that the gang Tren de Aragua is smuggling guns into NYC shelters.

Fathers earned 31% more in annual wages than mothers in 2023, study finds

A recent study shows that in 2023, fathers earned 31% more than mothers, underscoring the persistent "motherhood penalty" in the workforce.

Pedestrian deaths declining since COVID-19 pandemic, report finds

Pedestrian traffic deaths in the US have decreased for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Fed holds interest rates steady, projects just one cut this year

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady for the seventh straight time and scaled back the outlook for rate reductions later this year as high inflation lingers.

Justice Department's lawsuit against Live Nation: What it means for you and concerts

 The Justice Department filed a lawsuit accusing Live Nation and Ticketmaster of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America and raising costs for fans.

Retirement account balances hit highest level since 2021; how does yours compare?

A new analysis by Fidelity Investments found Americans' retirement account balances are the highest they have been in more than two years, thanks to two key factors.

ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says

ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.

Graceland foreclosure auction halted by judge for now

A Tennessee judge blocked the sale of the iconic Graceland estate scheduled for a foreclosure auction on Thursday.