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The top-selling Valentine’s Day candy by state revealed

The top-selling Valentine’s Day candy by state revealed

The National Retail Federation is expecting candy sales to be at a record high this year with 56% of consumers planning to buy the sweet treats.

February 4, 2022 6:15am EST
Valentine's Day 2022: Spending expected to near $24B

Valentine's Day 2022: Spending expected to near $24B

More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.

February 1, 2022 8:04pm EST
Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails

Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails

As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.

January 28, 2022 8:20pm EST
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022: US events honor civil rights leader

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022: US events honor civil rights leader

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being honored on Monday with an annual service in Atlanta, as well as many other parades, marches and volunteer opportunities throughout the U.S.

January 17, 2022 3:00pm EST
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays

Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays

The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.

January 3, 2022 4:46pm EST
Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good

Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good

Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.

January 1, 2022 11:17am EST
New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022

New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022

New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.

December 31, 2021 11:10am EST
Champagne shortage ahead of New Year's Eve as supply chain issues hit wine industry

Champagne shortage ahead of New Year's Eve as supply chain issues hit wine industry

It could be tough to find some of your favorite champagne labels this year as supply chain disruptions have been impacting the industry.

December 29, 2021 5:13pm EST
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends

Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends

Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.

December 29, 2021 4:23pm EST
COVID-19 surge due to omicron variant impacting testing sites, travel, NYE plans

COVID-19 surge due to omicron variant impacting testing sites, travel, NYE plans

The surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant is affecting multiple facets of Americans' lives from long lines at testing sites to travel delays to canceled New Year's Eve plans.

December 27, 2021 6:14pm EST
Airbnb says it'll 'crack down' on New Year's Eve parties

Airbnb says it'll 'crack down' on New Year's Eve parties

Airbnb customers who don’t have a positive review history will be subject to restrictions

December 27, 2021 6:01pm EST
Holiday shopping on the rise post-Christmas; retailers could see supply chain boom

Holiday shopping on the rise post-Christmas; retailers could see supply chain boom

Some shoppers say they’re finding better deals now than before the holiday with shopping reportedly up this year. 

December 27, 2021 5:23pm EST
New Year's celebrations shelved across the globe as COVID-19 surges, here's who canceled and who hasn't

New Year's celebrations shelved across the globe as COVID-19 surges, here's who canceled and who hasn't

A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.

December 26, 2021 10:46am EST
Trouble in the air: Sky Harbor sees over 30 canceled flights on Christmas Eve

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.

December 24, 2021 8:05pm EST
Dealing with mental health issues during the holiday season

Dealing with mental health issues during the holiday season

It’s the holidays, an amazing time of year for many, but it’s also a difficult time of year for some.

December 24, 2021 4:25pm EST
Santa tracker: NORAD shows when he's coming to town

Santa tracker: NORAD shows when he's coming to town

For the 66th year, NORAD is tracking Santa Claus this Christmas, showing families around the globe exactly when he’ll be coming to town.

December 24, 2021 3:23pm EST
Surfing Santas returns to Cocoa Beach with large crowds

Surfing Santas returns to Cocoa Beach with large crowds

The annual tradition supports Grind For Life, which helps to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families.

December 24, 2021 1:53pm EST
Christmas Eve shopping: Store hours for Walmart, Target, Costco, and others for last-minute holiday needs

Christmas Eve shopping: Store hours for Walmart, Target, Costco, and others for last-minute holiday needs

Retailers across the country are open on Christmas Eve to give shoppers a chance to get their last-minute gifts.

December 24, 2021 12:57pm EST
Man arrested for setting Christmas wreaths on fire at Hagerstown cemetery

Man arrested for setting Christmas wreaths on fire at Hagerstown cemetery

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested in Hagerstown for setting multiple Christmas wreaths on fire at a cemetery, fire marshals say.

December 24, 2021 12:10pm EST
How to mitigate COVID-19 risk amid holiday season

How to mitigate COVID-19 risk amid holiday season

The demand for rapid tests remains high. But how should they be used, especially before holiday gatherings?

December 23, 2021 5:48pm EST
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