Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin' John on New Year's: History of lucky food traditions

Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.

TSA shows proper way to pack, travel with gun as more weapons are confiscated

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers confiscated more than 5,700 firearms at airport security checkpoints this year, the most in the agency's 20-year history.

CDC warns against cruise ship travel, 'regardless of vaccination status'

In a potentially ominous message for Florida’s cruise-ship industry, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that people should avoid cruise travel “regardless of vaccination status” because of the spread of COVID-19.

JetBlue cuts 1,280 flights through mid-January amid omicron challenges

JetBlue is proactively cutting about 1,280 flights beginning Thursday through mid-January 2022 in anticipation of more COVID-19 cases among its crew.

Tesla recalls over 475,000 Model 3, Model S cars over safety issues

Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model S vehicles sold in the U.S. over rear camera and trunk issues, the NHTSA said.

Google Trends reveals top results for ‘how to help others' in 2021

From ways to help storm victims to how to help foster kids, Google Trends released the most-searched terms for giving back in 2021.

Chick-fil-A reveals top-ordered menu items of 2021

Chick-fil-A revealed its most popular menu items of 2021 and waffle fries were at the top of the list.

Biden revokes COVID-19 travel ban from southern African nations

The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.

World's tallest slingshot, drop tower rides opens at ICON Park in Orlando

The ICON Park Slingshot and the ICON Park Drop Tower opened Tuesday in Orlando. Both are described as "world-record setting" attractions.

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park to reopen: Here’s when

With Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park's reopening in the new year, park officials announced that several popular attractions will return as well.

Passport fees to increase by $20 starting Monday

Starting Dec. 27, the price to get a passport book will climb $20. The State Department says the price hike is necessary “ to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world.”

Trouble in the air: Sky Harbor sees over 30 canceled flights on Christmas Eve

With a little over 30 cancelled flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Christmas Eve, some travelers are feeling the troubles of air travel.

US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31

The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.