Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Louis Armstrong's 1st Christmas album gets release date
'Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule' is the 1st official Christmas album of the late, great Louis Armstrong.
Target releases top toy list for 2022 holiday season
Target and FAO Schwarz are teaming up to release an exclusive collection featuring toys under $20, and it will be available starting in mid-October.
UPS to hire over 100,000 workers for holiday rush
UPS promotes seasonal jobs as positions that can lead to year-round employment.
Labor Day air travel tops pre-pandemic levels for 1st time, TSA says
That is a first for a holiday weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday.
Michaels hiring 15K holiday employees ahead of busy retail season
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
‘A Christmas Story’ sequel coming to HBO Max in time for the holidays: reports
One of the most revered holiday films in movie history is getting a sequel.
Labor Day forecast: Scorching temperatures, rain could bring sad end to summer for millions
Delays at major airports across the country are possible over the Labor Day holiday.
Walmart releases 2022 Top Toy List to kick off holiday shopping season
Families can save on toys this holiday season with many on the list under $25. These items are available now to buy or pre-order on Walmart’s website.
Turkey prices expected to surge this Thanksgiving, experts warn
Inflation and bird flu took a toll on turkey flocks.
Native Americans urge boycott of 'tone deaf' Pilgrim museum
A popular living Pilgrim museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts is taking heat for the way it portrays both the European and Indigenous stories.
Hershey warns it won’t ‘fully meet consumer demand’ this Halloween, Christmas
Hershey's CEO admitted that they will not be able to meet this year’s Halloween and Christmas demand.
National Tequila Day: Here's a crash course on the distilled liquor
What follows are some fun facts about tequila — for this day and every day.
Toys ‘R’ Us makes big comeback, returning to all Macy’s locations across US
The unveiling of the new locations come after Toys "R" Us became what many thought to be something of a distant memory when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered its last two physical locations in New Jersey and Texas.
City of Orlando addresses 4th of July newsletter controversy
A spokesperson for the City of Orlando said disciplinary measures have been enacted, and new approval processes are in place after a newsletter advertising the Fireworks at the Fountain Fourth of July event sparked some controversy.
Long Island shark attack: Beaches reopen with drones on patrol
Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.
DeBary Freedom Fest draws thousands to Gemini Park
Thousands flocked to DeBary's Gemini Park for the annual Fourth of July Festival.
From one July Fourth to the next, a look at how the year has changed
From “celebrating independence” of COVID-19 to being thrust into the tightening grip of inflation, many things look different from the last Fourth of July.
Meet the American who wrote 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic'
Julia Ward Howe's epic inspired soldiers to vanquish slavery and it rallies Americans to this day.