A brief history of Furby

Furby was once a cultural phenomenon – and even a national security concern.

A brief history of LEGO

Discover how LEGO evolved from humble wooden toys in Denmark to a worldwide symbol of creativity and play.

Top housing markets of 2025 revealed in new study

A new study forecasted strong home sales and price growth in select U.S. cities in 2025. Here's where.

Need home repairs? Forest Park offers $10K grants for homeowners

Home is where the heart is and, for 69-year-old JoAnn “Jay" Evans, her Forest Park home has had her heart for the last decade.

Stanley mugs recalled after reports of burn injuries

Stanley recalled 2.6 million travel mugs due to burn hazards after 91 reports and 38 injuries worldwide. The mugs were sold at major retailers.

Proposed merger of Kroger, Albertsons is halted by federal, WA judges

The proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the merger.

States with the highest energy bills: See how yours compares

A new study reveals that many Americans are still feeling budget squeezes — and rising utility bills aren’t helping.

Sprouts gyro meal kits recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

The recalled products were sold at Sprouts stores in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, major mail carriers are reminding customers of key shipping deadlines to ensure packages arrive by Christmas.

Your 2024 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much

A new survey shows that more Americans plan to tip service workers this holiday season, but the tipping amounts may be lower.

Flight passengers can be denied boarding if they don't follow these rules, travel expert warns

Flight passengers might want to make sure their passports follow these requirements, or else they might not be allowed to board a plane, according to an international flight attendant.

Sending Christmas cards to Canada? Think again

The Canada Post strike has prompted the USPS to halt international mail acceptance to Canada, impacting holiday shipping. Learn what this means and explore alternative options.

What Trump’s 2nd term could mean for the housing market: Expert weighs in

The president-elect campaigned on a promise to make homeownership more affordable by lowering mortgage rates through policies aimed at knocking out inflation.

Chipotle raises menu prices by 2%, blames inflation; what it means for customers

Chipotle has raised menu prices by 2% nationwide, citing inflation and rising ingredient costs. Here's how the price hike affects customers and what to expect moving forward.