Watch: Man uses helium balloon bouquet to lift gondola into the sky
It looked like a scene from the Disney and Pixar movie ‘"Up" as man used dozens of giant helium balloons to lift a gondola into the sky.
It looked like a scene from the Disney and Pixar movie ‘"Up" as man used dozens of giant helium balloons to lift a gondola into the sky.
New federal DOT rule to leave air travelers with fewer compensation options for flight disruptions
A new Department of Transportation (DOT) rule set to start this month could make it harder for some travelers to get compensation for certain flight disruptions.
A new Department of Transportation (DOT) rule set to start this month could make it harder for some travelers to get compensation for certain flight disruptions.
Starbucks sued over ‘Sugar-Free’ drinks that may have more sugar than a Reese’s cup
That Starbucks protein drink labeled "sugar-free" on the coffee chain’s menu may really have more sugar than a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, a new consumer lawsuit claims.
That Starbucks protein drink labeled "sugar-free" on the coffee chain’s menu may really have more sugar than a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, a new consumer lawsuit claims.
What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?
Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.
Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.
Top snowbird destinations: New report reveals 2 states claiming 88 of top 100 cities
Florida and Texas lead the 2026–2027 snowbird rankings with warm, affordable cities offering seasonal housing and convenient amenities for extended winter stays, according to a recent analysis.
Florida and Texas lead the 2026–2027 snowbird rankings with warm, affordable cities offering seasonal housing and convenient amenities for extended winter stays, according to a recent analysis.
Supermarket voted best grocery store in America as customers praise meal kits, variety of offerings
The North Carolina-based grocery store swept five categories including best grocery store, produce, deli, prepared foods and bakery.
The North Carolina-based grocery store swept five categories including best grocery store, produce, deli, prepared foods and bakery.
Treasury to create Trump Accounts for millions of eligible children — here is how to claim them
Treasury plans to automatically create Trump Accounts for millions of children, but families must take additional steps for eligible children to receive the separate $1,000 federal contribution.
Treasury plans to automatically create Trump Accounts for millions of children, but families must take additional steps for eligible children to receive the separate $1,000 federal contribution.
Major SNAP changes take effect: What it means for California’s CalFresh benefits
Major SNAP changes will bring modest benefit increases to California households while shifting hundreds of millions in administrative costs to state taxpayers.
Major SNAP changes will bring modest benefit increases to California households while shifting hundreds of millions in administrative costs to state taxpayers.
Study ranks most, least affordable states for retirees
Thinking about retiring somewhere more affordable? See which states offer retirees the biggest savings, and which are the most expensive.
Thinking about retiring somewhere more affordable? See which states offer retirees the biggest savings, and which are the most expensive.
Permanent daylight savings change 'dead as disco' — at least for now
The Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent is stalled in Congress – again.
The Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent is stalled in Congress – again.
These are the top selling US auto sellers - See who has the top spot
The big three U.S. automakers remain dominant among the top US auto sellers in the third quarter, but high gasoline prices pushing people to hybrids are bringing a new player into the fold.
The big three U.S. automakers remain dominant among the top US auto sellers in the third quarter, but high gasoline prices pushing people to hybrids are bringing a new player into the fold.
Man finds 6-carat diamond at famed Arkansas state park: 'We got a big one!'
A diamond-hunting enthusiast who moved to Arkansas just to be closer to the nation’s only public diamond mine has finally found his big rock.
A diamond-hunting enthusiast who moved to Arkansas just to be closer to the nation’s only public diamond mine has finally found his big rock.
Here's what Americans feel is the biggest downside of smartphones
Americans are increasingly questioning their smartphone habits, with many saying this about their devices.
Americans are increasingly questioning their smartphone habits, with many saying this about their devices.
Air traffic controller failed to warn pilots of strong winds before fatal Amazon plane crash, NTSB says
An air traffic controller failed to tell the pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds as they landed in Miami, careening off the runway and killing five people last month.
An air traffic controller failed to tell the pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds as they landed in Miami, careening off the runway and killing five people last month.
Most parents support their grown kids financially, survey reveals: Here's how much
New data shows millions of American parents are continuing to help their adult children financially — and for some families, that support may last indefinitely.
New data shows millions of American parents are continuing to help their adult children financially — and for some families, that support may last indefinitely.
Map: These states have suspended or reduced gas taxes
States across the country are taking steps to ease the impact of rising gas and diesel prices, including suspending or reducing fuel taxes and temporarily expanding access to tax-exempt diesel.
States across the country are taking steps to ease the impact of rising gas and diesel prices, including suspending or reducing fuel taxes and temporarily expanding access to tax-exempt diesel.
No sitting allowed for TSA officers checking travel documents, new rules state
The Transportation Security Administration has started requiring its Travel Document Checkers to stand during their shifts.
The Transportation Security Administration has started requiring its Travel Document Checkers to stand during their shifts.
2026 holiday travel: Thanksgiving, Christmas airfares reach highest prices in a decade
Holiday travel costs are reaching decade-high levels because of rising fuel prices, fewer flights and higher fees, prompting travelers to book early and avoid peak travel days.
Holiday travel costs are reaching decade-high levels because of rising fuel prices, fewer flights and higher fees, prompting travelers to book early and avoid peak travel days.
Flydubai plane makes emergency landing after co-pilot tries to crash jetliner
An Israel-bound passenger plane had to make an emergency landing after the co-pilot reportedly stabbed the captain in what may have been an attempted “terror attack," officials said.
An Israel-bound passenger plane had to make an emergency landing after the co-pilot reportedly stabbed the captain in what may have been an attempted “terror attack," officials said.
These are America’s greenest cities: Here’s what sets them apart
A new WalletHub study ranks the greenest cities in the U.S. based on 28 measures, including greenhouse gas emissions, air and water quality, renewable energy, transportation, green spaces and environmental policies.
A new WalletHub study ranks the greenest cities in the U.S. based on 28 measures, including greenhouse gas emissions, air and water quality, renewable energy, transportation, green spaces and environmental policies.