Soda taxes made sugary drink prices rise and sales fall in cities that tried them, study finds
Sales of sugary drinks plummeted by about one-third across five U.S. cities after they started taxing those products, a study published Friday found.
Pope Francis condemns surrogacy as 'despicable,' calls for global ban
Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
93-year-old grandma goes viral for dating life 'more exciting' than most millennials
In 2021, Grandma Droniak responded to a user who asked about her boyfriend status in a viral video with 72 million views.
Couple weds at hospital after groom is admitted
“I’m just so happy. In palliative care, we do so many sad things and have a lot of hard conversations. So being able to participate in a wedding brings me so much joy." A couple that was forced to miss their wedding held it in the hospital instead.
PepsiCo products removed from supermarket giant's shelves over 'unacceptable' price hikes
It's a problem that other major companies in the industry have taken issue with as well.
'Wonka' dominates box office once more as 2024 commences with a sluggish start
Timothée Chalamet and "Wonka" topped the box office charts for the third time in its four weekends in theaters.
Pope Francis individually baptizes infants during annual ceremony at Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.
Chick-fil-A getting into entertainment business
Chick-fil-A has a job listing for an entertainment producer role who will be tasked with scaling up the company's non-food offerings.
Watch: American Airlines pilot leaves cockpit to assist with luggage loading
In a heartwarming gesture, an American Airlines pilot is receiving accolades for stepping out of the cockpit at Key West International Airport on January 5 to assist in loading luggage onto the plane.
Many college grads struggle to land jobs due to a lack of preparedness, study finds
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study.
Dating Sunday 2024: What to know about the busiest swiping day of the year
If you’re looking for love online in 2024, you may have more luck on “Dating Sunday," the busiest day of the year for dating apps.
Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie trays sold at Sam's Club
The charcuterie trays were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in eight states across the country, where at least two dozen people have been sickened.
More Americans moved to this state than any other in 2023
New Jersey had more residents leave than any other state.
Report reveals top 10 in-demand jobs, market predictions for 2024
Most of the positions on the list represented jobs that were highly flexible or self-employed.
White Castle to bring back fine dining for Valentine’s Day: 'A tradition for hopeful romantics'
The tradition started on Valentine’s Day in 1991 and has continued since.
Top trending baby names of 2024: Here’s what’s rising in popularity
Laura Wattenberg, the creator of Namerology, said parents are looking for distinctive names that stand out. Here’s a look at which names will be trending this year.
New Taco Bell kits let you make Crunchwrap Supremes at home
Taco Bell calls the Crunchwrap Supreme “perhaps the most iconic menu item in Taco Bell’s history.” Now, you can make the fast food version at home.
The world's most on-time airlines and airports, including those in the US, report shows
One international airport in the United States was named No. 1 as the world’s most punctual, according to Cirium’s annual On-Time Performance Review for 2023.
Competing Chinese chess player says he's going to court after losing his title over defecation
Yan Chenglong wrote in a civil complaint that he drank a moderate amount of beer to celebrate his win, adding that he had stomach problems and couldn’t get to the bathroom in time.
Parkour daredevil does pullups off edge of Istanbul building
A daredevil parkour athlete showed off his skills in a nail-biting video that shows him doing pullups off the edge of a building in Turkey.