Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
United Airlines can now refuse to transport passengers who won’t wear headphones
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
American Airlines becomes first US first carrier to restore Venezuela flights since 2019 shutdown
American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.
American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.
When is the Cherry Blossom Festival, peak bloom in DC? Here’s what to know for 2026
Washington, D.C.’s National Cherry Blossom Festival starts later this month. Here’s what to know about peak bloom and major events in 2026.
Washington, D.C.’s National Cherry Blossom Festival starts later this month. Here’s what to know about peak bloom and major events in 2026.
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Refusing to wear headphones could get you kicked off United flights
United Airlines recently added a headphone policy to its “Contract of Carriage," the legally binding terms passengers agree to when purchasing an airline ticket.
United Airlines recently added a headphone policy to its “Contract of Carriage," the legally binding terms passengers agree to when purchasing an airline ticket.
When is the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC? Here’s what to know for 2026
Washington, D.C.’s most iconic sign of spring is almost here, as the National Cherry Blossom Festival prepares to begin later this month. The National Cherry Blossom Festival runs March 20 through April 12 in Washington, D.C., with events happening across the city and around the Tidal Basin.
Washington, D.C.’s most iconic sign of spring is almost here, as the National Cherry Blossom Festival prepares to begin later this month. The National Cherry Blossom Festival runs March 20 through April 12 in Washington, D.C., with events happening across the city and around the Tidal Basin.
'State of the Plate': DC restaurant association provides update on industry conditions
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
Cherry blossom forecast: What to expect this spring
After a winter of bitter cold, snowstorms and persistent rain, many are wondering what it means for D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms.
After a winter of bitter cold, snowstorms and persistent rain, many are wondering what it means for D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms.
Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
Millions of pounds of frozen food products recalled due to possible glass contamination
A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Target will stop selling cereals with synthetic colors: Did your favorite make the list?
Target will take all cereals that contain certified synthetic colors off the shelves by the end of May, becoming one of the first national retailers to do so.
Target will take all cereals that contain certified synthetic colors off the shelves by the end of May, becoming one of the first national retailers to do so.
Oceans Calling drops 2026 lineup: Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots, Mumford & Sons and more
Over 40 performers will take to three different stages on the Ocean City Boardwalk for the 2026 Oceans Calling on September 25–27.
Over 40 performers will take to three different stages on the Ocean City Boardwalk for the 2026 Oceans Calling on September 25–27.
Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
DC, Maryland rank as some of the best states for women in 2026, study finds
A new WalletHub report examines how women are faring across the United States in 2026, highlighting ongoing gaps in pay, political representation and opportunity.
A new WalletHub report examines how women are faring across the United States in 2026, highlighting ongoing gaps in pay, political representation and opportunity.
These states stand out as the best for women in 2026, study finds
A new WalletHub report examines how women are faring across the United States in 2026, highlighting ongoing gaps in pay, political representation and opportunity.
A new WalletHub report examines how women are faring across the United States in 2026, highlighting ongoing gaps in pay, political representation and opportunity.
McDonald’s ‘biggest’ burger coming to US: Here’s when, how much it will cost
McDonald’s Big Arch Burger will be rolling out nationally soon. Here’s when you can get it.
McDonald’s Big Arch Burger will be rolling out nationally soon. Here’s when you can get it.
Tulip Day Washington draws buzz as sign-up site goes down
Coming up this month, spring's most colorful new event: Tulip Day Washington.
Coming up this month, spring's most colorful new event: Tulip Day Washington.
Delta pauses flights to Israel following strikes on Iran
Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.
Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.