TSA prepares for 4th of July travel spike at DC-area airports

It’s Independence Day week, which means travel is picking up across the country and here in the DMV, TSA at our major airports are preparing for higher-than-usual passenger volumes. 

Tourist hot spot to ban vacation apartments in bid to make city 'livable' again

Barcelona officials plan to ban short-term tourist apartment rentals by 2028, mirroring policies that have bubbled up across Europe in recent years. 

CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country

Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.

The world's most liveable cities for 2024 listed in new report

The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index 2024 ranks 173 cities worldwide based on factors like healthcare, culture, and infrastructure, but which cities claimed the top spots globally and in the U.S.?

Meet Sonny: 2024 Gerber baby is from Phoenix

A new Gerber baby was named, and he's from Phoenix. Meet Sonny – he’s the winner of the Gerber 2024 Photo Search Contest.

Presidential debate drink specials and watch parties in DC

With the first presidential debate scheduled for Thursday evening in Atlanta, bars and restaurants across the nation’s capital are gearing up to host viewers.

Virginia senator hosts passport fair in Annandale to help with delays

As Americans gear up for the travel season, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) held a passport fair for more than 200 Virginians in Annandale.

How a Chipotle delivery turned into an Arizona couple's wedding being paid off

An Arizona man delivering food to earn money for he and his fiancé's wedding got the surprise of a lifetime when a note he wrote went viral on TikTok. Donations poured in, covering the cost of their dream wedding.

Ford recalls 668K F-150 pickup trucks over unexpected downshift issue

Ford announced that it's issuing a recall for the 2014 model year F-150 pickup trucks because they can unexpectedly downshift into the first gear and cause the driver to lose control or the rear wheels to lock up.

America's top restaurants for customer satisfaction

Inflation has made dining out more of a luxury these days, but despite higher prices, Americans' satisfaction with their restaurant experiences has actually risen a bit over the past year – and the people have spoken when it comes to the places they love most.

Vintage bourbon retails for $7k in Virginia

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority announced last week they’d be selling incredibly rare liquor in an extremely limited quantity.

Starbucks launches new line of iced energy drinks

Ahead of the sultry, dog days of summer, Starbucks is launching a pair of iced energy drinks to keep thirsty customers hydrated, refreshed and on their game.

DC restaurant offering quiet hours

A restaurant in Adams Morgan, D.C. is now offering quiet hours.