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.
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.
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
Airbnb customers who don’t have a positive review history will be subject to restrictions
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.
Some shoppers say they’re finding better deals now than before the holiday with shopping reportedly up this year.
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.
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
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.
With a little over 30 cancelled flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Christmas Eve, some travelers are feeling the troubles of air travel.
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.
It’s the holidays, an amazing time of year for many, but it’s also a difficult time of year for some.
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.
For the 66th year, NORAD is tracking Santa Claus this Christmas, showing families around the globe exactly when he’ll be coming to town.
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.
The annual tradition supports Grind For Life, which helps to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families.
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.
Retailers across the country are open on Christmas Eve to give shoppers a chance to get their last-minute gifts.
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.
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested in Hagerstown for setting multiple Christmas wreaths on fire at a cemetery, fire marshals say.
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?
The demand for rapid tests remains high. But how should they be used, especially before holiday gatherings?
Festivus from 'Seinfeld' actually has its roots in a real holiday a writer's dad invented
The 'Seinfeld' episode 'The Strike' somehow inspired a beloved holiday tradition to fans.
The 'Seinfeld' episode 'The Strike' somehow inspired a beloved holiday tradition to fans.
Nonprofit works to bring Christmas gifts to children of the incarcerated
The Angel Tree program of Prison Fellowship partners with churches and volunteers to deliver Christmas gifts to children on behalf of their incarcerated parents.
The Angel Tree program of Prison Fellowship partners with churches and volunteers to deliver Christmas gifts to children on behalf of their incarcerated parents.
Washington National Cathedral moves all Christmas services online amid COVID spike
Washington National Cathedral has announced all its Christmas services will be virtual this year due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the District.
Washington National Cathedral has announced all its Christmas services will be virtual this year due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the District.
'I was so happy': Arizona teens fix family's fallen Christmas decorations
A group of teens in Phoenix saw Christmas decorations that had fallen, and to the surprise of the family, they were caught on video fixing the decorations. "I'm glad during Christmas we were able to do something that uplifted him so much."
A group of teens in Phoenix saw Christmas decorations that had fallen, and to the surprise of the family, they were caught on video fixing the decorations. "I'm glad during Christmas we were able to do something that uplifted him so much."
7 cities where a white Christmas might seem impossible, but it isn't
While you might assume seeing snow on Christmas in the likes of Los Angeles or Phoenix or parts of Florida would never happen, their history books have three words for you: "Never say never."
While you might assume seeing snow on Christmas in the likes of Los Angeles or Phoenix or parts of Florida would never happen, their history books have three words for you: "Never say never."
What restaurants are open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2021
Hours may vary by location.
Hours may vary by location.
7-Eleven worker receives home-cooked meal from woman in TikTok video
"Went to the gas station for lighter fluid. I told the clerk I would bring him a plate before he got off work. He thought I was lying. This was his reaction…," the woman wrote on TikTok.
"Went to the gas station for lighter fluid. I told the clerk I would bring him a plate before he got off work. He thought I was lying. This was his reaction…," the woman wrote on TikTok.
Candy canes join list of shortages amid supply chain, peppermint crop woes
Peppermint-flavored candy canes may be part of a growing list of holiday-related products impacted by supply chain disruptions.
Peppermint-flavored candy canes may be part of a growing list of holiday-related products impacted by supply chain disruptions.
Christmas light displays from around the world
While it seems to be an age-old tradition, electric Christmas lights didn’t really catch on until the early twentieth century. Here’s a look at displays nowadays from around the world.
While it seems to be an age-old tradition, electric Christmas lights didn’t really catch on until the early twentieth century. Here’s a look at displays nowadays from around the world.



















