'Yellowstone' and 'The White Lotus' inspiring luxe summer vacations, 'set-jetting' trend
The "set-jetting" trend sweeping travel shows people are picking their vacations based on destinations seen in their favorite shows, including Montana, Hawaii and Sicily, Italy.
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against union in major blow to UAW
Workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama voted against the formation of a union on Friday, dealing a significant blow to the United Auto Workers' hopes at making inroads in the South.
UMass Dartmouth graduation speaker gives each student $1,000
A commencement speaker at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has given each graduate $1,000 in a push for "sharing, caring, and giving."
Colt revolver from Battle of Little Bighorn and WWII battle tank are top guns at Texas firearms auction
A Colt revolver carried into the Battle of Little Bighorn by legendary cavalry officer Myles Moylan headlines Rock Island Auction Co.'s "premiere" May 2024 auction.
Iconic Mirage casino in Las Vegas closing, rebranding with guitar-shaped Hard Rock Hotel
The Mirage hotel-casino in Las Vegas, which ushered in a wave of megaresorts, will close its doors in July and will be refurbished and rebranded as a Hard Rock.
Massachusetts teen died from eating spicy chip on social media challenge
A Massachusetts teenager died from eating a spicy chip in a social media challenge.
Woman wins ultimate jackpot thanks to $2 bet on what she thought was a 'demo' game
A North Carolina woman won more than $700,000 on an instant win game. The Cary resident said she originally thought the game was in "demo mode" and feels "blessed."
Winning Powerball ticket with $50,000 prize unclaimed in Virginia and will soon expire
A lucky Lottery player in Virginia has until Tuesday, May 28, 2024 to claim a ticket worth $50,000 before the prize expires and the ticket becomes worthless.
3 sexual assault incidents reported at same Georgia Target store: police
Police are understood to have increased security around an Atlanta Target store after three separate incidents of sexual assault were reported there in recent weeks.
Washington grocery store sells three winning lottery tickets in one week
Yoke's Fresh Market, a grocery store in Spokane Valley, Washington, has had plenty to celebrate as of late. The store sold three winning lottery tickets in one week.
Royal Caribbean set to resume cruises out of Baltimore nearly 2 months after Key Bridge collapse
Royal Caribbean announced it would be resuming cruises out of Baltimore, Maryland beginning on May 25, 2024, following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Historic California town hits market for stunning sum
The entire downtown area of Campo, California, has been listed for sale. The property includes over two dozen buildings and roughly 95,000 square feet of land.
Legendary Hollywood studio installs planters on sidewalks to deter homeless encampments
The iconic Sunset Sound recording studio has paid to install large planters along the sidewalk outside its building on Sunset Boulevard to deter homeless encampments.
Delta plane catches fire in Seattle in dramatic new video
A new video has emerged showing the moment the front of a Delta Air Lines plane caught fire after landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Disney releases Tiana's Bayou Adventure 'know before you go' guide ahead of Splash Mountain replacement launch
Disney has released a "know before you go" for guests of Walt Disney World ahead of the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom this summer.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure opening date set for Walt Disney World
Visitors at Walt Disney World this summer will have a chance to ride new attraction Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a reimagined version of Splash Mountain.
California's 'secret' 50-cent gas tax hike coming in the next two years
CARB's emissions program forecasts a potential 50-cent rise in gas prices within two years, aiming for yearly increases to promote clean air.
Fort Worth's tallest building sells for just $12.3M at auction in stunning price drop
The tallest building in Fort Worth, Texas, has been bought by a bank for $12.3 million, three years after it sold $137.5 million. Burnett Plaza has 40 stories and is 567 feet tall.
Winner winner: Virginia man goes out for chicken, wins $500,000
A Virginia man's shopping trip for some chicken resulted in more than just dinner: he won $500,000 in a scratch-off ticket that he bought at the store.
Former Patrón execs disrupt vodka category with blue Weber agave spirit typically found in tequila
Weber Ranch Vodka is made with 100% blue Weber agave and has a velvety mouthfeel. It is the first product launched to consumers by Round 2 Spirits.



















