Armed thieves rob popular DC Denny's

A pair of Denny’s restaurant employees are shaken up after a terrifying robbery in Northeast.

Cherry Blossom Festival and other things to do in DC, Maryland & Virginia

Spring into some fun festivities around D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. As the Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off, there's no better time to enjoy some themed events.  

Chocolate prices surge as Hershey, Cadbury report higher profits

Shoppers searching for Easter treats will likely pay more at their local stores this year, with the cost of chocolate soaring.

Second Mattel theme park announced

Mattel will open a second theme park in 2026, complete with Hot Wheels roller coasters and a “larger-than-life” Barbie Beach House, the company announced this week.

Chips Ahoy! is changing its original cookie recipe

Chips Ahoy! is getting a big update to its cookie recipe. Here’s how your cookie could taste different.

How long do cherry blossoms last? Will peak bloom be affected by cooler temperatures?

D.C.’s iconic flowering trees are putting on a spectacle around the Tidal Basin now that they’ve reached peak bloom! But how long do cherry blossoms last and will they be affected by the cooler temperatures?

Your avocado toast may get even more expensive

Mission Produce, one of the biggest avocado producers, said it expects prices on the good to increase this year.

Delta boots non-ticketed passenger from flight after he tried hiding in plane’s bathrooms: report

A non-ticketed passenger was reportedly removed from a Delta Air Lines flight set to take off from Salt Lake City earlier this week after trying to hide in two of the plane’s bathrooms, a report says.

‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Strawberries, spinach top 2024 list for most pesticides

The 2024 “Dirty Dozen" report lists the 12 nonorganic fruits and vegetables found by the EWG to have the most pesticides, along with the “Clean Fifteen" produce.

World’s happiest countries revealed in 2024 report, and US no longer ranks in top 20

The U.S. hit a new low in the 2024 World Happiness Report, an annual ranking of the world’s happiest countries. Here’s where America ranked compared to other nations.

Biden doubles down on billionaire tax plan, homebuyer tax credit

President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.

Spring is here! Where to grab free ice cream cones and other treats

The companies announced they were kicking off the season with free ice cream and Italian ice, their usual spring giveaways.

Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs and split off ice cream division, including Ben & Jerry's

Unilever, the giant company behind Ben & Jerry’s, Dove soaps, and Hellman’s mayonnaise, said it’s spinning off its ice cream business to try and reduce costs.