44% of adults admit ordering off kids' menu in survey
A new survey of U.S. diners reveals long waits, rude service, and tipping fatigue are reshaping restaurant habits, with more adults ordering kids’ meals and eating alone.
Battery-flavored chips that taste like 'licking a 9-volt' target millennials hungry for '90s nostalgia
A nostalgia-focused snack company made a shock announcement this summer by introducing battery-flavored corn chips.
There's a new most-frequently stolen car in the US: See where the vehicles rank
Muscle cars and cars with higher horsepower are frequent targets for car thieves, data showed.
Cracker Barrel unveils new logo, fall menu amid brand makeover
Cracker Barrel has introduced a refreshed look alongside a new fall menu.
Costco's Pepsi-to-Coke switch goes viral as members sound off
Membership warehouse chain Costco completed a nationwide transition to Coca-Cola products in food courts, ending an 11-year partnership with PepsiCo that began in 2013.
Most parents fall into debt for their children: Survey
A survey reveals that soaring living costs are pushing most parents into debt. Many say it’s becoming “unmanageable."
'Skibidi' and 'tradwife' among 6,000 new words added to Cambridge dictionary
Cambridge Dictionary has added more than 6,000 new words this year, reflecting how quickly the English language is changing.
Ohio Chick-fil-A ruffles feathers with teen chaperone policy
An Ohio Chick-fil-A upset locals this back-to-school season by reminding customers of its "teen chaperone policy."
'The Last Dance': North America’s largest powwow to close after 4 decades
Organizers of the Gathering of Nations, North America’s largest powwow, announced the 2026 event will be its last after 43 years in Albuquerque.
10-year-old chess prodigy defeats 60-year-old grandmaster
At 10 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster.
City council cracks down on ‘vulgar’ merchandise at popular beach destination
Officials said the "vulgar merchandise" is tarnishing the area’s family-friendly image.
Krispy Kreme unveils 'Harry Potter' inspired donut collection
The latest treats from Krispy Kreme are available in five flavors and here’s how you can get them.
Hayley McNeff, champion bodybuilder and life coach, dead at 37
McNeff’s death was described as "unexpected but peaceful."
Hershey unveils new twist on Halloween candy classics
Harry Potter and Charlie Brown are among the icons joining (and returning to) the candy crew this season.
Kellogg's signs deal to remove toxic dyes from cereals
Other companies have verbally committed to removing food dyes, but Kellogg’s is the first to sign a legally binding agreement to remove food colorings.
Amtrak's new NextGen Acela to debut Aug. 28: Routes between DC, Philly, NYC
Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast Corridor. Starting Thursday, August 28, the first of 28 new trains will begin service, connecting Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia.
Mexico travel advisory raised to Level 2 amid safety concerns
The updated travel advisory includes popular destinations including Los Cabos and Cancún.
Spirit Airlines warns it may not survive another year
The low-cost carrier filed for bankruptcy in November 2024 after failed merger attempts with JetBlue and Frontier.
"Hell of a shame:" AriZona iced tea’s 99-cent price may finally end
The company founder blames Trump's proposed aluminum tariffs for the potential first price hike since the early 1990s.
Chick-fil-A launching fall menu featuring new drink, sandwich
Chick-fil-A’s new fall limited-time menu launches nationwide this month with returning favorites and new items.