Warning signs that your adult child may be quietly cutting you off

Amid a growing trend of parent-child estrangement, experts say recognizing the early warning signs may help families address problems before they escalate into a no-contact situation.

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.

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.

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.

Costco unveils 2026 Thanksgiving meal deal; here's what it costs

Costco released a Thanksgiving meal bundle ahead of the upcoming holiday season, catering to consumers searching for convenience amid their dinner planning.

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.

Report ranks the top 10 most and least reliable airports in the US

As the U.S. approaches the busiest travel season of the year, a new report has ranked airports across the country in terms of their reliability.

DCA ranked least reliable airport in U.S. in 2026: Report

A new report just ranked Reagan Airport the least-reliable big airport in the U.S. this year. But, they say, DCA isn't all to blame.

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. 

Video: Rough surf, huge waves rock cruise ship sailing near Florida

Violent ocean swells battered Florida-based cruise ships sailing between Port Canaveral and the Bahamas this week, sending pool water cascading across open decks and forcing some cruise lines to alter itineraries.

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. 

Map: How much Americans need to retire comfortably in every state

A new analysis estimates how much annual income a single adult without children would need to retire comfortably in each state.

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.

Best and worst states for jobs, according to new data

A new report ranks the best states for jobs based on unemployment, job security, salary, benefits and more.

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.

Grocer recalls hoagie rolls in seven states over undeclared allergen

WinCo Foods Brand Hoagie Rolls were pulled from store shelves due to an undeclared sesame allergen. The product was distributed in multiple states, including California, Idaho, and Nevada.