Here's what Merriam-Webster named its word of the year for 2025
The dictionary has selected one word every year since 2003 to capture and make sense of the current moment. Here’s Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year – and what it means.
The dictionary has selected one word every year since 2003 to capture and make sense of the current moment. Here’s Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year – and what it means.
Powerball Dec. 2025 vs. the biggest lottery jackpots in history
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.
McDonald's CEO shares blunt career advice on Instagram
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski delivered some candid career advice in a recent Instagram video.
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski delivered some candid career advice in a recent Instagram video.
Suzanna’s Kitchen bone-in breaded chicken recalled due to undeclared allergen
Approximately 62,550 pounds of Suzanna’s Kitchen fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products have been recalled due to an allergen not listed on the packaging.
Approximately 62,550 pounds of Suzanna’s Kitchen fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products have been recalled due to an allergen not listed on the packaging.
3I/Atlas making closest approach to Earth this week
The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.
The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.
These cities offer singles the best chance at finding love
WalletHub has released a comprehensive analysis of the best U.S. cities for singles.
WalletHub has released a comprehensive analysis of the best U.S. cities for singles.
Man’s extreme energy drink habit leads to concerning medical discovery, doctors say
A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of energy drinks.
A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of energy drinks.
Viral video shows DoorDash driver spraying customer's food order during delivery
Police are investigating after the customer experienced burning sensations while eating.
Police are investigating after the customer experienced burning sensations while eating.
Tiny homes could be coming to Anne Arundel under new housing legislation
The "tiny homes" craze may soon be coming to Anne Arundel County. New legislation is being introduced to help combat the growing affordable housing crisis.
The "tiny homes" craze may soon be coming to Anne Arundel County. New legislation is being introduced to help combat the growing affordable housing crisis.
Tomato soup sold in 14 states recalled over undeclared milk allergen, FDA says
The tomato soup product was recalled in stores in states, including New York, Minnesota, and Illinois.
The tomato soup product was recalled in stores in states, including New York, Minnesota, and Illinois.
These used car brands are the least reliable, report finds
A new analysis from Consumer Reports examined 26 used car brands in 2025, ranking them based on their overall reliability. Here’s what they found:
A new analysis from Consumer Reports examined 26 used car brands in 2025, ranking them based on their overall reliability. Here’s what they found:
How much can you expect to pay for Christmas trees this year?
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
Cinnamon powder sold in several states recalled due to possible lead contamination
The manufacturer of Lucky Foods Brand cinnamon powder has issued a recall due to possible lead contamination.
The manufacturer of Lucky Foods Brand cinnamon powder has issued a recall due to possible lead contamination.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
AutoZone opens 53 new stores while navigating inflation, tariff cost increases: Here's where
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
More states are restricting junk-food purchases by SNAP recipients — here’s where
Six more states are banning SNAP recipients from using their tax payer funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Six more states are banning SNAP recipients from using their tax payer funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Research reveals cities where people really, really want to move to – and stay
A new survey shows Americans are favoring affordable, safe, vibrant mid-size cities. Here’s where.
A new survey shows Americans are favoring affordable, safe, vibrant mid-size cities. Here’s where.
These were Americans' most ordered foods in 2025, according to Grubhub
When it comes to food delivery, Grubhub says in 2025, U.S. consumers were focused on nutrition and went all in on Foodmaxxing, with meals, snacks, drinks, and grocery orders offering the maximum nutritional value.
When it comes to food delivery, Grubhub says in 2025, U.S. consumers were focused on nutrition and went all in on Foodmaxxing, with meals, snacks, drinks, and grocery orders offering the maximum nutritional value.
Wegmans mixed nuts recalled in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware — potential salmonella contamination: FDA
The recalled items were sold in multiple states, including Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.
The recalled items were sold in multiple states, including Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.
Wegmans mixed nuts recalled in 9 states due to potential salmonella contamination, FDA says
The recalled items were sold in multiple states, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
The recalled items were sold in multiple states, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.