Teal pumpkins on Halloween: Help trick-or-treaters with food allergies celebrate

Although teal may be a nice pop of color, it’s not just a decorating choice. There’s a meaning behind that colorful squash, and, you can participate too!

Where to donate your unwanted Halloween candy

Rather than give in to the temptation and eat the candy for the next few months, here are some ideas on how to repurpose your treats.

Will bananas go extinct? Fungal disease threatens popular variety, scientists warn

The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.

Where to claim your Halloween freebies in the DC area

Don't miss out on these spooky Halloween freebies and deals from some of the nation’s largest fast food chains on Oct. 31. Here's where you can claim your Halloween freebies in the D.C. area.

Oysters distributed to 10 states recalled over salmonella, E. coli concerns

Health officials in Canada tested the oysters earlier this month and found "the presence of Salmonella and unacceptable levels of generic E. coli," the FDA said.

Southwest failed at customer service amid winter meltdown, US finds

Federal regulators have told Southwest Airlines that the carrier failed to provide enough help to travelers who were stranded during massive cancellations last December, and the airline could be subject to a fine.

Markoff's Haunted Forest is filled with spooky Halloween thrills

If you’re looking for some seriously spooky fun and a screaming good time this Halloween season —then a haunted forest might just be the place to be.

Here's how to watch a coffin race this weekend

The Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival in Manitou Springs, Colorado, is one of the quirkiest and most popular annual events in the region. Here's how to watch it live.

How to get a free taco from Taco Bell during 2023 World Series

Friday is Game 1 of the World Series, and fans could win a free Doritos Locos Taco. Here’s how the “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promo works.

Eminem launches 'Mom's Spaghetti' pasta sauce

Mom’s Spaghetti is an ode to the 2002 song “Lose Yourself,” which won an Oscar for best original song in the movie “8 Mile.”

Virginia's newest state park is open now in Loudoun County

If you’re looking for a weekend activity for these unseasonably warm temperatures — Loudoun County has a new option.