Oxford names 'brain rot' as 2024 word of the year: What does it mean?
Oxford University Press has named “brain rot” as its 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting concerns about mental strain from consuming trivial or unchallenging online content.
Oxford University Press has named “brain rot” as its 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting concerns about mental strain from consuming trivial or unchallenging online content.
Here are the most fun cities in America
Depending on what you like to do for entertainment in your spare time, these cities offer a variety of options, and here’s where your area ranks.
Depending on what you like to do for entertainment in your spare time, these cities offer a variety of options, and here’s where your area ranks.
Southwest making a change to cabin service
Southwest Airlines is making a change to its cabin service earlier starting next month. Here’s what to expect.
Southwest Airlines is making a change to its cabin service earlier starting next month. Here’s what to expect.
Holiday lights across DC, Maryland & Virginia
The holiday season has arrived and FOX 5 has your guide to the best attractions and events taking place in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to celebrate!
The holiday season has arrived and FOX 5 has your guide to the best attractions and events taking place in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to celebrate!
2024 Holiday events in DC, Maryland and Virginia
The holiday season is in full swing and FOX 5 has your guide to the best attractions and events taking place in the D.C. area to celebrate!
The holiday season is in full swing and FOX 5 has your guide to the best attractions and events taking place in the D.C. area to celebrate!
Struggling with your Thanksgiving turkey? This company has a helpline
The 2024 holiday season marks the 43rd year Butterball has operated the Turkey Talk-Line. It will remain open though December 24.
The 2024 holiday season marks the 43rd year Butterball has operated the Turkey Talk-Line. It will remain open though December 24.
Plumbers brace for 'Brown Friday'—tips to avoid a post-Thanksgiving call
The day after Thanksgiving, nicknamed “Brown Friday" by plumbers, is the busiest day of the year for plumbing issues.
The day after Thanksgiving, nicknamed “Brown Friday" by plumbers, is the busiest day of the year for plumbing issues.
McDonald's gets into gift-giving with limited-time 2-toy Happy Meal
McDonald's will sell the Pet Simulator Happy Meals until mid-December.
McDonald's will sell the Pet Simulator Happy Meals until mid-December.
No-fault divorce laws: Some want to make divorce harder, but don't expect big, swift changes
Through the years, some lawmakers have pushed for changes to no-fault divorce laws, but only states can determine their own divorce laws, and national leaders can't change the policy.
Through the years, some lawmakers have pushed for changes to no-fault divorce laws, but only states can determine their own divorce laws, and national leaders can't change the policy.
Krispy Kreme goes full Grinch with holiday doughnut lineup
Krispy Kreme is bringing holiday cheer with its "Merry Grinchmas Doughnut Collection," launching November 29.
Krispy Kreme is bringing holiday cheer with its "Merry Grinchmas Doughnut Collection," launching November 29.
Travelers at airports are playing 'check-in chicken' in latest flight-booking trend
"Check-in chicken" consists of flyers waiting until check-in is almost closed until booking a seat.
"Check-in chicken" consists of flyers waiting until check-in is almost closed until booking a seat.
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving.
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving holiday travel: Nearly 80 million expected to journey 50 miles or more
Nearly 80 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home to their Thanksgiving holiday destinations this year.
Nearly 80 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home to their Thanksgiving holiday destinations this year.
Baby dies from listeria outbreak linked to recalled ready-to-eat meat and poultry
A listeria outbreak linked to recalled meat and poultry products has caused 11 illnesses, nine hospitalizations, and one infant death in California.
A listeria outbreak linked to recalled meat and poultry products has caused 11 illnesses, nine hospitalizations, and one infant death in California.
Here are the best and worst times for holiday travel
The holidays are coming up soon and the day you plan to travel could go a long way to ensuring that there aren’t any delays or disruptions during your time off.
The holidays are coming up soon and the day you plan to travel could go a long way to ensuring that there aren’t any delays or disruptions during your time off.
Cheating on your spouse is no longer a crime in New York, with the repeal of a little-known 1907 law
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse. The misdemeanor once could have landed adulterers in jail for three months.
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse. The misdemeanor once could have landed adulterers in jail for three months.
Celebrity chef reveals why bigger Thanksgiving turkeys aren’t always better
Sandra Lee shares her packed holiday plans, including new cooking shows, QVC specials, and a Thanksgiving celebration in New York. The chef and entrepreneur talks fall favorites, upcoming projects, and her journey to bring fresh ideas to screens big and small.
Sandra Lee shares her packed holiday plans, including new cooking shows, QVC specials, and a Thanksgiving celebration in New York. The chef and entrepreneur talks fall favorites, upcoming projects, and her journey to bring fresh ideas to screens big and small.
Cambridge Dictionary's 2024 word of the year is ...
Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year made the jump from the self-help community to mainstream media.
Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year made the jump from the self-help community to mainstream media.
Ohio hunter bags monster 20-point buck that had eluded him for years
Brandon Sheets, a 30-year-old bowhunter from Pickaway County, has added a legendary page to his hunting story.
Brandon Sheets, a 30-year-old bowhunter from Pickaway County, has added a legendary page to his hunting story.
Trump may roll back $7,500 EV tax credit
Biden imposed a $7,500 tax credit for EVs.
Biden imposed a $7,500 tax credit for EVs.



















