2026 travel trends: What will Americans do next year?

From hosting the World Cup to celebrating our 250th anniversary, Americans have lots to travel for in 2026. Here’s a look at some of the trips already trending for the new year.

SB 38: How the new property rights law changes Texas
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Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights. 

These carmakers had the most recalls in 2025

More than 24.4 million vehicles were recalled by the nation’s largest automakers in 2025. See if your car made the list.

New study ranks the nation's top airports for traveler amenities, see the list

When it comes to flying, airports across the U.S. have a variety of shops, restaurants, and lounges for travelers to enjoy.  A new study ranked the top airports where fliers can enjoy a luxurious pre-flight experience.

NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 door releases following complaints

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.

Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models

Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal safety data, eclipsing a decade-old industry record and underscoring ongoing quality issues affecting millions of vehicles across multiple model lines.

2026: Things that happened 120 years ago

In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.

Here's when you can visit US national parks for free in 2026

The National Park Service has rolled out a new slate of free-admission days, giving travelers several chances throughout the year to explore iconic parks without paying an entrance fee.

Sausage recall: 2,000 pounds pulled after metal strip discovery

The Department of Agriculture has announced a recall of nearly one ton of Olympia Provisions’ holiday kielbasa after a consumer reported finding metal in the product.

Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable

Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025

If cooking wasn't on the list this Christmas, here's an idea of where you can go and get a meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Jim Beam shutting down production at Kentucky distillery for a year

Jim Beam is shutting down production temporarily at one of its Kentucky distilleries as the whiskey industry faces tariffs and declining demand.

Instacart ending price test program after backlash

Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.