Deadly security risks prompt updated travel warnings for 13 countries
The U.S. State Department has updated travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, warning of potential armed attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces and threats targeting Americans.
The U.S. State Department has updated travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, warning of potential armed attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces and threats targeting Americans.
The best places to retire according to US News and World Report - See the list
U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 retirement rankings placed Midland, Michigan, first as affordability and favorable taxes became top priorities for retirees.
U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 retirement rankings placed Midland, Michigan, first as affordability and favorable taxes became top priorities for retirees.
How much to retire in Chicago?
A new study calculated what you need to save if you hope to retire comfortably.
A new study calculated what you need to save if you hope to retire comfortably.
North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds
A new DoorDash survey reveals Chicago's top 10 places to "crash out," from North Avenue Beach to Union Station, as Gen Z adults report feeling overwhelmed by everyday stress.
A new DoorDash survey reveals Chicago's top 10 places to "crash out," from North Avenue Beach to Union Station, as Gen Z adults report feeling overwhelmed by everyday stress.
Here’s how daylight saving time impacts your body and what you can do
An extra hour of sleep is on the way for Americans this weekend as clocks turn back to standard time, ushering in earlier sunsets and changes to daily routines and sleep habits. Here’s how you can adjust to the time change.
An extra hour of sleep is on the way for Americans this weekend as clocks turn back to standard time, ushering in earlier sunsets and changes to daily routines and sleep habits. Here’s how you can adjust to the time change.
America's best cities for Halloween, ranked
A new ranking is revealing the best U.S. cities for Halloween, based on metrics including trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, safety and walkability.
A new ranking is revealing the best U.S. cities for Halloween, based on metrics including trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, safety and walkability.
America's most famous real-life haunted places — 10 frightening locations
Every October, crowds pack pumpkin patches and costume aisles to seek out a good low-stakes fright for the seasonal theme. However, for many places around the country it is not all fun and games.
Every October, crowds pack pumpkin patches and costume aisles to seek out a good low-stakes fright for the seasonal theme. However, for many places around the country it is not all fun and games.
Women's wellness experiences: What's behind their popularity
Women's wellness experiences are growing in popularity. Many say the in-person connection to work out in community is even greater after the solitude of the pandemic.
Women's wellness experiences are growing in popularity. Many say the in-person connection to work out in community is even greater after the solitude of the pandemic.
Budget airline expands its footprint with 11 new tropical flight routes beginning in November
Southwest Airlines will add 11 new nonstop international routes to its schedule beginning in November, giving travelers more options for their next tropical escape.
Southwest Airlines will add 11 new nonstop international routes to its schedule beginning in November, giving travelers more options for their next tropical escape.
Top baby name trends for 2027 revealed, according to new data
Pop culture is inspiring the next generation of baby names. Discover the trends expected to shape parents’ choices in 2027.
Pop culture is inspiring the next generation of baby names. Discover the trends expected to shape parents’ choices in 2027.
These haunted attractions rank as the top venues nationwide in 2026
With Halloween around the corner venues nationwide are opening their doors to crowds looking for a scare at some of the top haunted houses nationwide.
With Halloween around the corner venues nationwide are opening their doors to crowds looking for a scare at some of the top haunted houses nationwide.
Jaguar recalls 94,000 vehicles over rearview camera defect
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 94,000 vehicles in the United States because a defect could cause the rearview camera image to fail to appear on the display screen, federal safety regulators said Friday.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 94,000 vehicles in the United States because a defect could cause the rearview camera image to fail to appear on the display screen, federal safety regulators said Friday.
Roll out! More people enjoy biking in these cities than anywhere else
Which U.S. cities are leading the way in biking? A new report reveals the cities where residents pedal the most.
Which U.S. cities are leading the way in biking? A new report reveals the cities where residents pedal the most.
Childhood cancer risk may be higher after some fertility treatments, study finds
A large study found that some fertility treatments may be linked to a modestly higher risk of childhood cancer.
A large study found that some fertility treatments may be linked to a modestly higher risk of childhood cancer.
Illinois and Indiana's most mispronounced words revealed
Illinois’ most mispronounced word in 2026 may surprise you.
Illinois’ most mispronounced word in 2026 may surprise you.
World Series: Milwaukee's 'haunted' Pfister Hotel
With the Brewers hosting the Rays in the World Series, Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel, rumored to be haunted, has renewed interest around Halloween.
With the Brewers hosting the Rays in the World Series, Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel, rumored to be haunted, has renewed interest around Halloween.
DuPage County confirms first measles case of 2026
The DuPage County Health Department says the vaccinated person recently returned from international travel and may have exposed others at O’Hare International Airport.
The DuPage County Health Department says the vaccinated person recently returned from international travel and may have exposed others at O’Hare International Airport.
Airbnb tells hosts to stop asking guests to do time-consuming checkout chores
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Most popular baby names of 2026 revealed, according to new data
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
Step up for a good cause at Skyrise Chicago
Gabriella Premus gets a sneak peek at Skyrise Chicago, where participants will climb more than 100 floors to support the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Gabriella Premus gets a sneak peek at Skyrise Chicago, where participants will climb more than 100 floors to support the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.