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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ronald McDonald, Grimmace, and Hamburglar are among the classic McDonald’s characters making a comeback for the new meal deal.
This American is viewed most favorably among global figures in new poll: See the list
Pope Leo XIV received the highest net favorability score in a new Gallup poll, outperforming U.S. and global political leaders including Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk.
Pope Leo XIV received the highest net favorability score in a new Gallup poll, outperforming U.S. and global political leaders including Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk.
Northern Virginia restaurant owners raise alarms over staffing, costs and tariffs
A growing number of restaurant and hospitality business owners across Northern Virginia say a combination of rising costs, worker shortages and economic uncertainty is threatening their ability to stay afloat.
A growing number of restaurant and hospitality business owners across Northern Virginia say a combination of rising costs, worker shortages and economic uncertainty is threatening their ability to stay afloat.
DC's 'corpse flower' blooms for the first time in years
The titan arum, also known as the “corpse flower", is about to bloom at the Botanical Gardens. The flower has a bloom period of only 24 - 48 hours every five to ten years, usually prompting hundreds of people to wait in line before it goes back into hiding.
The titan arum, also known as the “corpse flower", is about to bloom at the Botanical Gardens. The flower has a bloom period of only 24 - 48 hours every five to ten years, usually prompting hundreds of people to wait in line before it goes back into hiding.
Breast milk ice cream for sale nationwide: 'Just like mom used to make'
Frida has teamed up with OddFellows to create “Breast Milk Ice Cream."
Frida has teamed up with OddFellows to create “Breast Milk Ice Cream."
US may require visa applicants to post $15K bond to enter country. What we know
The proposed pilot program would require people from countries considered to have high overstay rates to post bonds of up to $15,000 when they apply for a visa.
The proposed pilot program would require people from countries considered to have high overstay rates to post bonds of up to $15,000 when they apply for a visa.
These are the best states to have a baby, new study finds
Here’s which state topped the list as the best state to have a baby, thanks to top-tier health care, low infant mortality and strong family support policies.
Here’s which state topped the list as the best state to have a baby, thanks to top-tier health care, low infant mortality and strong family support policies.
Kia issues recalls over loose parts creating possible roadway hazards, over 300K vehicles impacted
More than 100,000 K5 sedans, 201,000 Telluride SUVs have been impacted in the recalls.
More than 100,000 K5 sedans, 201,000 Telluride SUVs have been impacted in the recalls.
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 2025 freebies and deals
From famous chains to a well-known hotel, here’s how you can score a free cookie on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
From famous chains to a well-known hotel, here’s how you can score a free cookie on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
GM Corvettes shatter American speed records at legendary racetrack
GM engineers drove Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X models to record-breaking performances on a famous German track.
GM engineers drove Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X models to record-breaking performances on a famous German track.
Gen Z is ditching boxed cereals at breakfast: 'Couldn't pay me to eat them'
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Great Wolf Lodge flash sale offers $84 rooms for one day only, including Baltimore location
North America’s largest chain of indoor water parks and resorts is offering steep discounts for one day only.
North America’s largest chain of indoor water parks and resorts is offering steep discounts for one day only.