Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2023
While many restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, some keep their doors open for those looking to eat out on the holiday. Here are the holiday hours for Chick-fil-A, Cheesecake Factory, and more.
While many restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, some keep their doors open for those looking to eat out on the holiday. Here are the holiday hours for Chick-fil-A, Cheesecake Factory, and more.
State Department announces faster passport processing
Passport processing times are back to pre-pandemic levels, the State Department said Monday.
Passport processing times are back to pre-pandemic levels, the State Department said Monday.
Former McDonald's chef says Walmart sells 'dupe' of fast food chain's breakfast sausage
A chef announced on TikTok that he's found a product that is "pretty darn close" to one of McDonald's most iconic breakfast items.
A chef announced on TikTok that he's found a product that is "pretty darn close" to one of McDonald's most iconic breakfast items.
Rare Air Jordans, dropped in Oregon donation bin, sell for $50K at auction
The cash from the rare Nike Air Jordan 3s will benefit the Portland Rescue Mission, which has served people struggling with homelessness, hunger and addiction since 1949.
The cash from the rare Nike Air Jordan 3s will benefit the Portland Rescue Mission, which has served people struggling with homelessness, hunger and addiction since 1949.
Boston Market's owner files for bankruptcy amid legal troubles
Owner Jay Pandya filed for bankruptcy recently amid financial troubles and lawsuits from debtors.
Owner Jay Pandya filed for bankruptcy recently amid financial troubles and lawsuits from debtors.
Wait for US passports is finally back to pre-pandemic processing times
Earlier this year, a surge in overseas travel caused processing times between 10 to 13 weeks.
Earlier this year, a surge in overseas travel caused processing times between 10 to 13 weeks.
‘Uber of flying’: Private plane trips are here – and flights cost from $102
The airline allows passengers to create an itinerary and choose an aircraft type to fit their budget.
The airline allows passengers to create an itinerary and choose an aircraft type to fit their budget.
Powerball jackpot drawing at $535 million Saturday night
The jackpot has reached an estimated $535 million with an estimated $257.6 million cash value.
The jackpot has reached an estimated $535 million with an estimated $257.6 million cash value.
Planes narrowly avoid collision on runway in Colorado after pilot's last-second maneuver: video
A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.
A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.
Americans eat an extra meal a day from too much snacking, study finds
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
OREO announces first-of-its-kind puffer ‘snacket’ so cookie lovers can store, grab and share snacks
Oreo's first-of-its-kind jacket makes snacking on the go that much easier.
Oreo's first-of-its-kind jacket makes snacking on the go that much easier.
300K air fryers recalled after burns reported
There are dozens of reports of the PowerXL air fryers breaking, including three that caused burns.
There are dozens of reports of the PowerXL air fryers breaking, including three that caused burns.
More women live in major East Coast counties while men outnumber them in the West; here's why
There are more women than men in some of the largest urban U.S. counties east of the Mississippi River, on the Eastern Seaboard and in the Deep South.
There are more women than men in some of the largest urban U.S. counties east of the Mississippi River, on the Eastern Seaboard and in the Deep South.
Woman waits four hours to try McDonald's spinoff CosMc's, delivers verdict
The reviews are in: McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is officially open for business with customers enduring hours-long wait times to get their hands on a custom beverage and snack.
The reviews are in: McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is officially open for business with customers enduring hours-long wait times to get their hands on a custom beverage and snack.
New three-and-a-half year cruise will visit 425 ports in 147 countries
The Villa Vie Odyssey will set sail in May 2024, giving guests the chance to sail the world for about the cost of owning a condo.
The Villa Vie Odyssey will set sail in May 2024, giving guests the chance to sail the world for about the cost of owning a condo.
Hermès heir plans to give $7 billion fortune to his 51-year-old gardener
Nicolas Puech, the 80-year-old heir to the French luxury brand Hermès fortune, is reportedly planning to distribute his wealth to his 51-year-old gardener, who he also intends to legally adopt.
Nicolas Puech, the 80-year-old heir to the French luxury brand Hermès fortune, is reportedly planning to distribute his wealth to his 51-year-old gardener, who he also intends to legally adopt.
Co-workers in Kentucky win lottery after boss gifts them scratch-offs for Christmas
Bowling Green, Kentucky, colleagues will split the lottery prize 21 ways.
Bowling Green, Kentucky, colleagues will split the lottery prize 21 ways.
US regulators take first step toward mandating tech in cars to detect drunk drivers
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
These are the top 10 toxins for your pets, according to experts
'Tis the season for friends, food and more chances for your pets to ingest something harmful.
'Tis the season for friends, food and more chances for your pets to ingest something harmful.