Krispy Kreme free doughnut: Chain unveils 4 new flavors for St. Patrick's Day 2024

Krispy Kreme has free doughnuts in honor of St. Patrick’s Day 2024. Here’s how to score the green treat, as well as a look at some of its new festive flavors.

Leap Day baby born to mother also born on a Leap Day

"This is probably the best birthday I’ve had in memory, and she is the most precious birthday gift I could imagine."

Leap Year 2024: What is Bachelor's Day?

Ireland’s leap year tradition of Bachelor’s Day dates back to the 5th century.

Leap year 2024: Switching from the Julian calendar to Gregorian

In honor of Leap Day, this read is for the history nerds. Ever wonder how America caught our calendar up with the rest of the world? In September 1752, we skipped over 11 days.

Leap Day history: Things that happened on Feb. 29

Without a Feb. 29 about every four years (but not quite), the seasons wouldn't align with when farmers plant - and chaos would ensue. Here are some interesting things that have happened on Feb. 29.

Why did George Washington have two birthdays?

A fun fact about George Washington is that the first president has “two birthdays" because of the way that time was kept for the first 20 years of his life.

Valentine's Day surprise: Man scores $1M lottery win from mom's gift

Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.

What's open and closed on Presidents Day

The federal holiday is celebrated on Feb. 19 and if you're out running errands here’s what is open and closed in your area.

Couples married for decades renew vows at Brevard Zoo on Valentine’s Day

More than 20 couples that have been married for more than 25 years gathered at the Brevard Zoo to renew their wedding vows this Valentine’s Day.

Here's what happens when metallic balloons touch power lines, PG&E warns

This Valentine’s Day, Pacific Gas & Electric, one of the country’s largest power companies, is warning people on why it’s a bad idea to let metallic balloons fly into the air.

Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.

Mardi Gras Photos: New Orleans bids another joyous ‘Fat Tuesday’ farewell to Carnival season

New Orleans bade a typically joyous goodbye to Carnival season Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades, street parties and what amounted to a massive outdoor costume festival around the bars and restaurants in the French Quarter.

Sweethearts candy: History of the classic conversation hearts

Sweethearts candy — love ‘em or hate ‘em — are a staple on Valentine’s Day. Their origin dates back to a pharmacist in the 1800s.

Send St. Jude Valentine’s Day cards to children this holiday

St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is accepting virtual Valentine’s Day cards from those interested in bringing a smile to a patient this holiday.