Here's what Merriam-Webster named its word of the year for 2025
The dictionary has selected one word every year since 2003 to capture and make sense of the current moment. Here’s Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year – and what it means.
The dictionary has selected one word every year since 2003 to capture and make sense of the current moment. Here’s Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year – and what it means.
Powerball Dec. 2025 vs. the biggest lottery jackpots in history
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.
McDonald's CEO shares blunt career advice on Instagram
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski delivered some candid career advice in a recent Instagram video.
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski delivered some candid career advice in a recent Instagram video.
Suzanna’s Kitchen bone-in breaded chicken recalled due to undeclared allergen
Approximately 62,550 pounds of Suzanna’s Kitchen fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products have been recalled due to an allergen not listed on the packaging.
Approximately 62,550 pounds of Suzanna’s Kitchen fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products have been recalled due to an allergen not listed on the packaging.
These cities offer singles the best chance at finding love
WalletHub has released a comprehensive analysis of the best U.S. cities for singles.
WalletHub has released a comprehensive analysis of the best U.S. cities for singles.
Man’s extreme energy drink habit leads to concerning medical discovery, doctors say
A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of energy drinks.
A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of energy drinks.
Viral video shows DoorDash driver spraying customer's food order during delivery
Police are investigating after the customer experienced burning sensations while eating.
Police are investigating after the customer experienced burning sensations while eating.
Tomato soup sold in 14 states recalled over undeclared milk allergen, FDA says
The tomato soup product was recalled in stores in states, including New York, Minnesota, and Illinois.
The tomato soup product was recalled in stores in states, including New York, Minnesota, and Illinois.
New Jersey bill could ban plastic utensils, hefty fines loom
A bill in New Jersey states that dining establishments would be required to offer reusable and wash utensils. Customers would also only receive plastic utensils and take out orders if they request them. Here's what we know.
A bill in New Jersey states that dining establishments would be required to offer reusable and wash utensils. Customers would also only receive plastic utensils and take out orders if they request them. Here's what we know.
These used car brands are the least reliable, report finds
A new analysis from Consumer Reports examined 26 used car brands in 2025, ranking them based on their overall reliability. Here’s what they found:
A new analysis from Consumer Reports examined 26 used car brands in 2025, ranking them based on their overall reliability. Here’s what they found:
How much can you expect to pay for Christmas trees this year?
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
AutoZone opens 53 new stores while navigating inflation, tariff cost increases: Here's where
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
More states are restricting junk-food purchases by SNAP recipients — here’s where
Six more states are banning SNAP recipients from using their tax payer funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Six more states are banning SNAP recipients from using their tax payer funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Research reveals cities where people really, really want to move to – and stay
A new survey shows Americans are favoring affordable, safe, vibrant mid-size cities. Here’s where.
A new survey shows Americans are favoring affordable, safe, vibrant mid-size cities. Here’s where.
These were Americans' most ordered foods in 2025, according to Grubhub
When it comes to food delivery, Grubhub says in 2025, U.S. consumers were focused on nutrition and went all in on Foodmaxxing, with meals, snacks, drinks, and grocery orders offering the maximum nutritional value.
When it comes to food delivery, Grubhub says in 2025, U.S. consumers were focused on nutrition and went all in on Foodmaxxing, with meals, snacks, drinks, and grocery orders offering the maximum nutritional value.
Wegmans mixed nuts recalled in Pennsylvania, New Jersey due to potential salmonella contamination: FDA
The recalled items were sold in multiple states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The recalled items were sold in multiple states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
These cities have the worst drivers in the Northeast, according to a new report
Connecticut and New Jersey "dominate" the list of northeast cities with the worst drivers, according to a new study.
Connecticut and New Jersey "dominate" the list of northeast cities with the worst drivers, according to a new study.
More people crowdfunded for basic needs like food in 2025, GoFundMe report finds
A new GoFundMe report shows a significant rise in people turning to crowdfunding for basic needs like food in 2025.
A new GoFundMe report shows a significant rise in people turning to crowdfunding for basic needs like food in 2025.
Ram trucks recalled due to instrument panel display failure, NHTSA says
The recall covers certain 2025-2026 Ram truck models. Here’s what you need to know.
The recall covers certain 2025-2026 Ram truck models. Here’s what you need to know.