New Year’s resolutions: Popular goals, expert tips, and why many fail to stick

Experts recommend popular New Year's resolutions like saving money, thinking positively, and setting achievable goals, but note that up to 70% of resolutions are abandoned within months.

List: Take these dates off to maximize your vacation time in 2025

Paid time off is an important benefit your employer expects you to use as part of your overall compensation. Here's how to maximize your vacation time.

Traveling to Europe in 2025? What to know about overtourism

Popular European destinations implement new tourist caps and fees for 2025 as cities combat overcrowding. Here's what travelers need to know.

TikTok video inspires Bay Area woman to become surrogate

Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.

End-of-year holiday airport travel tips. Here’s what you need to know.

The Transportation Security Administration has seen record numbers of travelers this year and the holiday season is expected to be one of the busiest on record at airports across the Washington, D.C. region.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024

As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Government shutdown could affect holiday air travel, TSA says

A looming government shutdown could occur if Congress doesn’t pass a funding bill by midnight Friday. If it happens, travelers flying to their holiday destinations might see longer lines at the airport, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

Malls aren’t obsolete and Gen Z is helping to prove that

The willingness to go out to shop during the holidays isn’t just in your head, it’s actually a huge draw for many shoppers.