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Thanksgiving is a little more than three months away. Have you booked your flight yet? The latest research from Google’s Travel team confirms that right …
Read moreThanksgiving 2018: The best time to book your flights, according to Google
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Read moreNeil Simon, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, has died at age 91
Robin Leach, the debonair TV host who regaled audiences with talk of “champagne wishes and caviar dreams,” has died, his publicist confirmed to CNN. He …
Read moreRobin Leach, ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ host, has died at age 76
Jim Parsons has broken his silence about the upcoming end of “The Big Bang Theory” in a lengthy but heartfelt note posted to his Instagram …
Read moreHere’s what Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco have to say about the end of ‘Big Bang Theory’
Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams and Jennifer Holliday will be among those performing at Aretha Franklin’s funeral. The funeral is set to take place …
Read moreStevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and other performers set for Aretha Franklin’s funeral
The number of people sick from an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness, called cyclosporiasis, linked to McDonald’s salads is now 507, federal health officials said …
Read moreNow more than 500 people have gotten sick from an outbreak linked to McDonald’s salads
Here’s some news to lighten the load — a new “floating” backpack is being developed that could soon ease the burden of shouldering heavy bags. …
Read moreThis ‘floating’ backpack promises to make traveling easier on your back
You may have seen supplements containing vitamin D at your local convenience stores or been tested for deficiency by your doctor. But what is vitamin …
It’s a nightmare scenario that’s increasingly being viewed as a possibility, especially for students across the United States: emergency medical treatment for massive trauma. “Let’s …
Read moreStudents are learning life-saving techniques in case of massive trauma
Starbucks is paying employees to give back. The company announced on Aug. 23 that it is testing a program that will allow some employees to …
Read moreStarbucks is going to pay its employees to volunteer 20 hours a week
Cyanide is a poison. Rattlesnake venom is a poison. Certain household products can be a poison. But coconut oil? One professor seems to think so, …
Read moreWhat you need to know about the viral claim that coconut oil is ‘pure poison’
Teens have always ignored their parents. These days they do it while staring into a smartphone, and even they’re not happy about it. More than …
Read moreEven teenagers say they use their phones too much, according to a new survey
Kroger plans to eliminate plastic bags at stores by 2025. The company, which owns a sprawling list of supermarkets including Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, and …
Sears is swinging the ax again. The struggling retailer announced plans to close another 46 Sears and Kmart stores. The company has already closed more …
Walk in to any given elementary or middle school classroom, and you’re bound to be greeted with some evidence of a teacher’s love and effort. …
Read moreLockdown curtains and drill bags: How teachers are preparing for school shootings
Hazy, smoke-filled skies from large wildfires burning throughout California, Montana and across the Canadian border in British Columbia are causing poor air quality and health …
Read moreHere’s what you need to know about the effects of wildfire smoke on your health
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Read moreThis principal installed a free laundromat at school to help students wash their clothes
Ever wonder what happens to disposable contact lenses when it’s time to actually dispose of them? Some scientists at Arizona State University asked that question …
Read moreHere’s why you should stop flushing your contact lenses
Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of death from cancer in the United States, after lung and colorectal cancers The lifetime risk of developing it …
Cowabunga! Fans of “The Simpsons” now can now travel to slurp a Squishee, munch a Heat Lamp Hot Dog and gulp Lard Lad Donuts — …
Read more‘The Simpsons’ favorite convenience store came to life
Janet Jackson’s new music is “Made For Now.” That’s the title of the singer’s first single in three years. The song and video feature “King …
Read moreJanet Jackson releases her first new music in 3 years
If you’re like many people, the more you drink, the more you eat. Munching on a bag of Doritos while guzzling a beer or nibbling …
A low-carb or high-carb diet raises your risk of death, a new study suggests, with people eating the food staple in moderation seeing the greatest …
Read moreLow- and high-carb diets increase your risk of dying early, according to a new study
Gone are the days when flying across the Atlantic would routinely cost a small fortune. In fact, options for taking affordable transatlantic flights from cities …
Motorcycling in America is getting a makeover. Industry stalwarts and upstart competitors are trying to attract new riders who want something different from Harley-Davidson’s big …
Read moreHere’s how Harley-Davidson and other motorcycle companies are attracting new riders
Don’t worry, Los Angeles commuters, your time rushing through the metro system won’t be held up by these body scanners. Instead, these new high-tech scanners, …
Read moreThis city is installing body scanners in the subway
He may have sang about Heartbreak Hotel, but when it came to his own vacations Elvis Presley preferred to spend time in his 60-foot mobile …
Southwest Airlines will look less like a zoo. Passengers will be allowed to bring only cats and dogs on board as emotional support animals beginning …
Read moreSouthwest Will Only Allow Cats And Dogs As Emotional Support Animals
You’d think elephants would be getting cancer left and right: They are giants of the animal kingdom and have trillions more cells than humans — …
Read moreElephants rarely get cancer—here’s why that matters to humans
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Read moreWhat You Need To Know About ‘Detox Teas’ And Weight Loss
An app designed to track fertility and prevent pregnancy in women 18 and older is the first to win US Food and Drug Administration approval …
As Katie Stubblefield brushed her fingers across her face, she could feel the wound. Her vision is greatly impaired due to her injury, but touching …
Read moreThis Woman Is The Youngest Person To Have A Face Transplant
The auction took place on a mild Wisconsin morning. Yet, standing in front of an expectant crowd, 15-year-old Waylon Klitzman was sweating. “I was nervous,” …
Read moreThis Teen Raised $10,000 For A Cancer Charity By Auctioning Off A Pig 4 Times
Beyoncé’s fourth cover of American Vogue was one for history. Not because she was the first black woman on the cover (Beverly Johnson, 1974), not …
Read moreMeet the photographer who made history shooting the Vogue cover of Beyoncé
Who you sit near on an airplane is luck of the draw, but how would you feel if you found out you were going to …
Read moreAn adorable koala heading for a new zoo got its own seat on an airplane
Starbucks is brewing up some kombucha. The coffee chain announced it’s going to sell its own line of the trendy fermented tea. Starbucks is offering …
When Christina and Tarek El Moussa announced in late 2016 they were ending their marriage after seven years, fans worried it would mean an end …
It’s that time again when there’s speculation that Idris Elba might be cast as James Bond. For years, this has been a request (and by …
Read morePeople really want Idris Elba to be the next James Bond
The stunning Italian island of Sardinia has long been a coveted tourist destination — thanks to its miles of spotless sandy beaches. If you visit …
Read moreThis island is fining tourists huge amounts for taking sand home from the beach
Most visitors to Disneyland leave with a souvenir or two: a set of mouse ears, perhaps, or a plush version of a beloved Disney character. …
Read moreMeet the man who has collected hundreds of items from Disneyland
Social media filters are fun! You can look like a puppy dog or a nerdy cat or a fairy princess, or just hot! Like, slightly …
Read moreConfirmed: Selfies and social media filters are affecting our perception of reality
In a story from Greek mythology, a clever craftsman named Daedalus was imprisoned in a tower for knowing too much. To escape, he fashioned a …
Read moreA spacecraft is going closer to the Sun than any other mission before
If you showed up late or missed the introduction, you might think she’s the main attraction. On the main stage are four middle-aged men, adorned …
Read moreMeet The Incredible Woman Who Does Sign Language Interpretation At Concerts
Tech users have long questioned whether mobile devices and smart speakers eavesdrop on their private conversations. Apple answered that question on Aug. 7 with a …
Once a mother reaches 39 weeks in her pregnancy journey, she can feel the anticipation and anxiety of what comes next. By that time, physicians …
Read moreNew research finds that inducing labor at 39 weeks might help avoid C-sections
It’s getting pretty hard to shop at Whole Foods without an Amazon Prime membership. The Amazon-owned grocery chain is adding curbside pickup for members of …
Read moreNow you can get curbside pickup at Whole Foods with Amazon Prime
New Zealand, the world’s capital of adventure tourism, just got even more adventurous. The land of hobbits and skydiving is upping the ante with a …
Considered one of the top architectural marvels of all time, the Great Wall of China draws millions of travelers to its fabled stones every year. …
Read moreAirbnb cancels its Great Wall of China sleepover contest
Kip Koelsch saw the hundreds of pieces of mail arriving at his father’s home every week. But it wasn’t until the 84-year-old called him saying …
Read moreHow To Keep Yourself Or A Loved One From Landing On A ‘Suckers List’ For Scams
Set your phasers to stunned: Sir Patrick Stewart is returning to his celebrated role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard for a new “Star Trek” series. The …
Read morePatrick Stewart stuns fans with news of ‘Star Trek’ return
Talk about the ultimate “Fixer Upper.” It was revealed Tuesday morning that HGTV is the new owner of 11222 Dilling St. in North Hollywood, California, …
Read moreLance Bass Tried To Buy The ‘Brady Bunch’ House But Got Outbid By HGTV