Macy's reworking Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020; show will not be live

A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.

Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school

A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.

Montgomery County considers allowing alcohol in select public parks

Montgomery County has a plan to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages in nine county parks, which would be designed to complement its "Picnic in the Park" program encouraging outdoor, socially-distanced dining.

Woman credited for popularizing gender reveal party concept wants people to stop

The Pasadena woman widely credited for popularizing gender reveal parties wants people to stop after learning the El Dorado fire in Yucaipa was sparked by a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device used at a gender reveal party.

Allegiant Air passenger removed after allegedly asking flight attendant to wear face mask

A man was removed from an Allegiant Air flight Monday morning to Punta Gorda, Florida after allegedly asking a flight attendant to put a face mask on, according to a report by Newsweek.

United Airlines adding, restoring flights in October

United Airlines is adding new and returning routes in October, allowing the airline to fly 40% of its full flight schedule compared to the previous year, a 6% increase compared to what it plans to fly in September.

Manassas fireworks show to mark end of summer

Some residents and businesses in Northern Virginia are gearing up for a fireworks show! Manassas will hold it's Fourth of July fireworks show Saturday. The city says it’s a toned-down version, celebrating the end of summer.

Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop respond to Nebraska man's viral plea to denounce term 'boneless wings'

Ander Christensen, who shot to viral fame earlier this week after pleading with his local city council to denounce the term “boneless wings,” has already earned praise from like-minded Americans for his valiant efforts.

Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests

People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.

Virginia liquor sales up $117M from last fiscal year

The Virginia Alcholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) released its financial statements for the fiscal year, showing a $117 million increase from the previous year. 

Tesla on autopilot hits police car as driver watches movie on cellphone

A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns earlier this year

Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.

KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic

KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids

Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.

Coffee may protect your liver, new research suggests

"Consuming more than 2 cups of coffee per day may save hundreds of thousands of liver‐related deaths a year," the researchers said.