New York woman unearths 2.30-carat diamond for her engagement ring
A 31-year-old Manhattan woman achieved a two-year dream by finding a 2.30-carat white diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Inside the Applebee's-IHOP combo restaurant model that's set to expand in the US
Dine Brands is planning a nationwide expansion after Texas location's had success with the dual-branded concept.
National Gallery Nights returns for Fall 2025 with art, music and after-hours access
The East Building of the National Gallery of Art will once again come alive after dark this fall as National Gallery Nights returns for its 2025 season. The free after-hours series will take place on September 11, October 9 and November 13, offering visitors a chance to explore art, music, and creative activities in a lively, themed setting.
KFC sassily welcomes the return of fan-favorite menu items
KFC has officially brought back some fan-favorite menu items, playfully responding to years of passionate requests.
Cracker Barrel’s new look sparks backlash online
Cracker Barrel is facing backlash from longtime customers over its new store remodels.
Delta flight clips plane at Atlanta airport causing almost 4 hour delay
A Delta flight was delayed 4 hours after it clipped another plane during push back at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Boar’s Head plant set to reopen after deadly listeria outbreak
Boar’s Head plans to reopen its Jarratt, Virginia, deli meat plant in the coming months after a deadly listeria outbreak last year that killed 10 people.
Mispackaged ice cream recalled
A few hundreds of cartons of ice cream have been recalled after they were mispackaged.
French fries tied to diabetes risk, but not all potatoes 'created equal,' study finds
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Boar's Head plant to reopen in Virginia
The Boar's Head deli meat plant in Jarratt, Virginia will reopen after being shut down in September over sanitation problems.
Ohio couple welcomes baby boy from 30-year-old frozen embryo
An Ohio couple who struggled with infertility for years had a healthy baby boy last month using an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.
VIDEO: Royal Caribbean water slide panel breaks, injuring cruise ship passenger, officials say
A broken panel on a water slide aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas caused water to spill down while passengers screamed in panic.
'Only took one puff': Passenger caught vaping in bathroom of SF-bound flight
Peter Nguyen recorded the Aug. 4 encounter between himself and a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2860 from Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport. He claimed he only took one hit of his vape.
Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
HEINZ Ketchup Smoothie debuts at Smoothie King in five cities
HEINZ and Smoothie King are blending ketchup into a real fruit smoothie in a new limited-edition drink aimed at settling the internet’s “is ketchup a smoothie?” debate.
Most young adults today haven’t reached key adulthood milestones, US Census data finds
New Census Bureau data shows that fewer 25- to 34-year-olds are reaching traditional adulthood milestones like marriage and parenthood, with economic independence now the most common path.
Disney influences thousands of baby names every year: See the list
A new study is revealing the most popular baby names inspired by Disney characters. Here’s which names made the list.
Farewell to flavor: Beloved restaurants across the DMV say goodbye
From Adams Morgan to Annandale, the DMV dining scene is preparing to part ways with some of its most celebrated, and cherished, establishments. Some are calling it quits on their own terms, others are being pushed out, but all are winding down for good.
Virginia tourism spending hits record $35.1 billion in 2024, Governor Youngkin announces
Tourism in Virginia reached new heights in 2024, with visitors spending a record-breaking $35.1 billion across the Commonwealth, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. That figure represents a $2 billion increase over 2023, with travelers now spending an average of $96 million per day in Virginia.
McDonandland Meal 2025: New Happy Meal for adults
Ronald McDonald, Grimmace, and Hamburglar are among the classic McDonald’s characters making a comeback for the new meal deal.