Teal pumpkins on Halloween: Help trick-or-treaters with food allergies celebrate

Although teal may be a nice pop of color, it’s not just a decorating choice. There’s a meaning behind that colorful squash, and, you can participate too!

New campaign encourages families to adopt teens

Among the 114,000 children awaiting adoption in the U.S., a significant number are 13 years old or older.

Where to donate your unwanted Halloween candy

Rather than give in to the temptation and eat the candy for the next few months, here are some ideas on how to repurpose your treats.

Will bananas go extinct? Fungal disease threatens popular variety, scientists warn

The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.

Where to get free food and deals on Halloween 2023

Happy Halloween! From free chicken nuggets and doughnuts, to breakfast tacos and “booritos,” here are some food deals and freebies.

These 2 California cities are growing faster than others, study shows

The populations of two California cities are booming faster than others, while the Golden State's major metros are reporting more residents leaving, a new study shows.

Southwest failed at customer service amid winter meltdown, US finds

Federal regulators have told Southwest Airlines that the carrier failed to provide enough help to travelers who were stranded during massive cancellations last December, and the airline could be subject to a fine.

How to get a free taco from Taco Bell during 2023 World Series

Friday is Game 1 of the World Series, and fans could win a free Doritos Locos Taco. Here’s how the “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promo works.