Turn Halloween candy into treats for troops and veterans
Soldiers’ Angels CEO Amy Palmer explains how the Treats for Troops program collects excess Halloween candy and sends it to service members, veterans and military installations — giving kids a way to share their treats and show appreciation for those who serve.
Soldiers’ Angels CEO Amy Palmer explains how the Treats for Troops program collects excess Halloween candy and sends it to service members, veterans and military installations — giving kids a way to share their treats and show appreciation for those who serve.
Thanksgiving meal deals compared: Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, Target
As holiday meal planning gets underway, major retailers are launching heavily discounted Thanksgiving dinner packages. Here's what you need to know.
As holiday meal planning gets underway, major retailers are launching heavily discounted Thanksgiving dinner packages. Here's what you need to know.
Permanent daylight saving time could add 2 billion dark school commutes, study finds
Permanent daylight saving time could add at least 2 billion school commutes before sunrise each year nationwide, according to a University of Washington study.
Permanent daylight saving time could add at least 2 billion school commutes before sunrise each year nationwide, according to a University of Washington study.
Margarita mix-up at North Carolina Chili’s leaves customers with chemical burns
Several customers and employees at a North Carolina Chili’s restaurant were treated for chemical burns after margaritas were mistakenly prepared with a cleaning chemical.
Several customers and employees at a North Carolina Chili’s restaurant were treated for chemical burns after margaritas were mistakenly prepared with a cleaning chemical.
Why some people are choosing a raw meat and egg diet
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.
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.
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.
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.
DoorDash buying Instacart for $17B: What this means for customers
DoorDash is buying rival delivery app Instacart in a $17 billion deal, DoorDash announced Thursday.
DoorDash is buying rival delivery app Instacart in a $17 billion deal, DoorDash announced Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
Where does the Illinois job market rank compared to the rest of the US
A new report ranks the best states for jobs based on unemployment, job security, salary, benefits and more.
A new report ranks the best states for jobs based on unemployment, job security, salary, benefits and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Butter recalled in 10 states over yeast, mold and E. coli contamination
An Idaho-based butter brand has been recalled in 10 states over concerns about yeast, mold and E. coli contamination.
An Idaho-based butter brand has been recalled in 10 states over concerns about yeast, mold and E. coli contamination.
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.
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
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.
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 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.