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Food & Drink Dec 20

Hot Dr Pepper is the hottest holiday drink, but is it any good?

The holidays always bring a bevy of beverages for seasonal sipping. In recent years, we’ve tried the Gingerbread Martini, the Rudolph, and the Snowglobe. This year, apparently, we’re making hot Dr Pep...

Holidays Dec 19

Here's what it's like to spend the day like Kevin McCallister on a ‘Home Alone' trip in NYC
Delaware Dec 19

‘Magic carpet': Delaware father-daughter duo among first in US to own flying car

Holidays Dec 18

Teachers are sharing the one holiday gift they do NOT want

Teachers are calling this common holiday gift “the last thing we need.”
Food & Drink Dec 18

Taco Bell officially debuts chicken nuggets nationwide

Plus, the chain is adding three new sauces for your nugget-dunking pleasure.
Movies Dec 17

‘Dirty Dancing,' ‘Beverly Hills Cop,' ‘Up in Smoke': See the movies entering the National Film Registry

“Dirty Dancing and “Beverly Hills Cop” are among 25 movies that are being added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2024.
McDonald's Dec 17

McDonald's is selling double cheeseburgers for 50 cents — but only for 1 day

Here’s how you can get your hands on a cheeseburger for less than a dollar.

Philadelphia Dec 16

‘All of us Jasons': Jason Kelce impersonators gather for look-alike contest

Fishtown’s Paul Crossley took home the title for the best Jason Kelce during a look-alike contest held in Rittenhouse Square on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
Holidays Dec 14

Thousands of Santas and a few Grinches hit the streets for annual SantaCon bar crawls

Santa Clauses are coming to town. Thousands of Kris Kringles and jolly Old St. Nicks are jamming streets, sidewalks and bars from Adelaide to Vancouver on Saturday for annual SantaCon charity pub crawls.
Air travel Dec 14

Why it's gotten more difficult to get a free first-class upgrade

Airlines are racing to add comforts such as lie-flat seats, entertainment systems with bigger screens and even suites with closing doors.
Money Dec 13

How to claim your Fortnite refund from the FTC

The Federal Trade Commission has announced it will issue refunds to nearly 630,000 Fortnite players after ruling that the maker of the popular video game, Epic Games, duped people “into making unwanted purchases.”
Food & Drink Dec 13

Oreo O's have been replaced by another cookie-themed cereal

Many breakfast lovers aren’t happy. “Some things just need to be left alone,” one said.
Food & Drink Dec 12

Wendy's is offering 12 days of free food in December

Wendy’s is caroling door-to-door with delectable deals in December.
Holidays Dec 12

12 last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas that are easy-peasy

Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
London Dec 10

Is this London's best kept cultural secret? A royal palace turned parking lot is reinventing itself — again

Somerset House is known for its ice rink and movie screenings — but hundreds of artists work there too. In 2025, it will mark 25 years as a cultural center.
Shopping Dec 7

Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know

Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited. Such blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets or cotton. They’re also more expensive than regular blankets. Scientists think the added pressure could calm the brain’s fight-or-flight response or signal th...
Trending news Dec 6

Pantone unveils its ‘Color of the Year' for 2025 — and it might not be what you'd expect

Green may have had its moment in 2024 with things like “Brat” and “Wicked,” but it appears 2025 is going in a different direction.
Celebrity News Dec 6

Meet the industry insider who curates art for shows on Netflix and beyond

Yvonne Force Villareal is an arts entrepreneur who has licensed big-name work for shows like “Billions” and for real estate and public art projects.
Food & Drink Dec 5

McDonald's is bringing back a fan favorite years after it was removed from US menus

McDonald’s is bringing back a fan favorite menu item years after it was first removed from menus in the U.S.
Food & Drink Dec 5

Iconic Midwest Mexican restaurant Chi-Chi's making a comeback; new locations to open

Chi-Chi’s, an iconic Mexican restaurant chain from the 1990s that had several locations across the U.S. including in the Chicago suburbs, is officially making a comeback after more than two decades, a press release announced Wednesday.