Texas man reveals how his Santa-for-hire business has changed over the years: 'More personalized'
Calling all Santas! A Texas business owner hired over 1,000 Santa recruits in 2023 alone and revealed how business is booming amid a changing industry of Saint Nicks.
Goldfish releases Hello Kitty-themed crackers to celebrate the pink brand’s 50th anniversary
Goldfish and Hello Kitty collaborated to release a limited edition flavored cracker ahead of the popular kitten brand's 50th anniversary celebration in 2024.
Recalled applesauce may have been contaminated intentionally, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration said a theory it is investigating is that the recalled applesauce products were intentionally contaminated with high levels of lead.
Cruise passengers get ugly surprise when ship is rerouted to Boston and Canada instead of warm Bahamas
Passengers on an MSC cruise were left disappointed after their planned vacation to the Bahamas turned into a trip to the Northeast and Canada.
US passport processing times back to pre-pandemic norms, State Department says
The State Department announced that processing time for passports has returned to pre-pandemic norms. The agency was backed up amid the resurgence in travel.
Winter weather will be travel 'challenge,' Buttigieg warns
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says "Winter weather will be a challenge" as airports and airlines are preparing for a busy year-end travel season.
Buttigieg says 'winter weather will be a challenge' during holiday travel season
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke Tuesday alongside FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker in Arlington, Virginia.
Spinach sold in 7 states recalled over potential listeria contamination
Fresh Express is issuing a voluntary recall of two spinach items it delivered to stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Atlanta suburb becomes first to test underground consumer delivery system
Pipedream Labs is working on an underground delivery system to make deliveries faster, cheaper and even better for the environment. It is being tested out in a city in Georgia.
Princess Diana's dress sells for over $1M, sets new world record
Princess Diana's 1985 dress sold for $1,148,080 at Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies on Saturday. The ballerina-length gown sold for 11 times the estimate.
Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $572M after no winner in December 18 drawing
The Powerball jackpot sits at an estimated $572 million after no player claimed the grand prize Monday night. The next drawing is Wednesday, Dec. 20.
How AI is transforming the grocery shopping experience
Instacart is teaming up with retailers across the country to deploy its brand-new smart shopping carts. Amazon has a similar cart that it uses in its stores.
Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced 4 years for misleading investors
Trevor Milton, the founder of electric truckmaker Nikola, has been sentenced to four years in prison after a jury found him guilty of misleading investors.
Nearly 400K without power across Northeast after storms sweep through region
Power outages swept across the Northeast into Monday morning after the region was hit with heavy rain and strong wind gusts. Hundreds of thousands were without power.
Harvard early decision applications fall sharply amid antisemitism controversy
Harvard saw the number of students submitting early applications decline by 17% from a year ago as the college remains mired in controversy over its handling of antisemitism.
Southwest Airlines reaches $140M settlement with DOT for 2022 holiday debacle
Southwest Airlines agreed to a $140 million settlement with the government over a debacle that left millions of travelers stranded over the holidays in 2022.
LimeWire launches the 'next wave' of music
LimeWire Chief Operating Officer Marcus Feistl discusses artificial intelligence's new role for the platform.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce make list of wealthiest celeb couples
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce nabbed a spot on the list of wealthiest celebrity couples. The two reportedly have a combined net worth of $1.13 billion.
New 'coffee badging' job trend has some business leaders on high alert
As more companies want workers back in the office, some employees are pushing back by engaging in "coffee badging," the latest job trend. Here's what to know and what to do.
Teamsters union authorizes potential strike at Anheuser-Busch
The Teamsters union announced that 99% of its members at Anheuser-Busch breweries around the U.S. voted to authorize a strike if the two sides don't agree to a new labor contract.



















