Why some people are choosing a raw meat and egg diet
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Joy Pi, who documents her journey on Instagram as “Gleefully Raw,” discusses dark nutrition and why some people say eating raw foods has improved their health.

The time changes this weekend: Why we still have to 'fall back'

Americans who were hoping to end the practice of twice-yearly time changes are out of luck, as efforts to make daylight saving time permanent have stalled.

Popular airline hits customers with steep fee hike for first time in 8 years

The era of the standard $99 airline credit card may be fading as American Airlines becomes the latest major carrier to adjust its price tag.

World Series: Brewers gear, where to get it

The Milwaukee Brewers won their first ever World Series in franchise history, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays. Fans can celebrate with gear from the official Brewers shop.

Scalding hot coffee thrown into fast-food manager’s face by angry customer, DA says

A Northern California man is accused of throwing a cup of scalding coffee at the manager of a Jack in the Box restaurant after she refused to give him a fresh cup. 

Cheerios lovers are getting a new way to keep their cereal fresh longer

Decades of crumpling up the bags inside of cereal boxes to keep the contents fresh are over, at least they are for some Cheerios lovers. General Mills teamed up with Ziploc in an attempt to make cereal last a little longer, and possibly make it a little easier to pour out. 

Wendy’s gets $1.4 billion offer to buy the fast-food chain

An asset management firm is looking to buy fast-food giant Wendy’s and announced Wednesday a $1.4 billion bid to take the restaurant chain private.

Miniature T. rex relative sells for $47.3 million at auction

A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.

SNAP junk-food purchase bans begin Nov. 1 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia

Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions. 

Flight rerouted after passenger threatened to hijack plane

Authorities arrested an airline passenger for allegedly writing that he intended to hijack a United Airlines plane over the weekend.

Mercedes Wells turns roadside birth experience into maternal health mission
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After giving birth in her truck minutes after leaving the hospital, Mercedes Wells is advocating for safer births through her new book, nonprofit and the proposed Wells Act.

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 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.

How much to retire in Chicago?

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.

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.

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.