Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax, Energy Secretary says
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
Watch: Motorcycle left dangling from traffic light after crash
Shocked witnesses captured the aftermath of a dramatic crash south of Vancouver, where a motorcycle was left hanging from a traffic light following a collision with a car
Shocked witnesses captured the aftermath of a dramatic crash south of Vancouver, where a motorcycle was left hanging from a traffic light following a collision with a car
America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Mother’s Day 2026 ranking: Best and worst states for working moms
Researchers point out that disparities like those and others that working mothers face raise important questions about whether women are still expected to choose between raising a family and having a career.
Researchers point out that disparities like those and others that working mothers face raise important questions about whether women are still expected to choose between raising a family and having a career.
Disappointed cruise passengers erupt as alcohol ban affects major voyages
A temporary alcohol ban will roll out at a Caribbean destination next week — leaving cruise passengers high and dry on shore.
A temporary alcohol ban will roll out at a Caribbean destination next week — leaving cruise passengers high and dry on shore.
Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts
Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.
Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.
Spirit Airlines closure cost nearly 1,000 Texans their jobs
Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
These cities are where the jobs are for new graduates, study suggests
Recent college graduates are facing a more challenging job market and are increasingly concentrating in metro areas that offer stronger hiring, wages and affordability.
Recent college graduates are facing a more challenging job market and are increasingly concentrating in metro areas that offer stronger hiring, wages and affordability.
Most popular baby names in US revealed: See the list
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
Alzheimer’s risk slashed by eating more of one common food, study suggests
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
K9 alert leads to $44,000 cash seizure from Mexico-bound traveler in Philly
A man traveling last month from Philadelphia International Airport to Cancun, Mexico ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted to thousands of dollars of undeclared U.S. currency in his carry-on.
A man traveling last month from Philadelphia International Airport to Cancun, Mexico ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted to thousands of dollars of undeclared U.S. currency in his carry-on.
Seasoning products recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Contaminated dry milk powder has led to another recall of some seasoning products sold nationwide. Here’s what to know.
Contaminated dry milk powder has led to another recall of some seasoning products sold nationwide. Here’s what to know.
Dr Pepper Museum to unveil world's largest Dr Pepper bottle at 35 anniversary 'birthday bash'
The Dr Pepper Museum is preparing to toast its 35th anniversary with a campus-wide "Birthday Bash" on Saturday, May 9, featuring the unveiling of the world’s largest Dr Pepper bottle.
The Dr Pepper Museum is preparing to toast its 35th anniversary with a campus-wide "Birthday Bash" on Saturday, May 9, featuring the unveiling of the world’s largest Dr Pepper bottle.
DoorDash to spend $50M on gas relief as costs surge
DoorDash said it plans to spend more than $50 million in the second quarter to help offset rising gas costs for its delivery drivers.
DoorDash said it plans to spend more than $50 million in the second quarter to help offset rising gas costs for its delivery drivers.
Tesla recalls nearly 220,000 cars for defective rearview camera issue
Tesla’s new recall affects certain model vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Tesla’s new recall affects certain model vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
USDA makes 1,000 arrests in SNAP abuse, will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock more nutritious foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.
Texas' economic forecast weakens as international hotel bookings lag ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.
Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.
These New York-area airports saw the most flight disruptions last month
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled in April, and things like rising oil prices and Spirit Airlines' recent shutdown haven't helped.
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled in April, and things like rising oil prices and Spirit Airlines' recent shutdown haven't helped.
Subway closes 729 US locations in 2025, marking steepest decline in years
Subway is continuing to shrink its U.S. footprint, closing a net 729 locations in 2025 — its steepest decline in years.
Subway is continuing to shrink its U.S. footprint, closing a net 729 locations in 2025 — its steepest decline in years.
Gas prices: See who’s paying the most and least across the US
U.S. gas prices have surged sharply, rising more than 31 cents in a week.
U.S. gas prices have surged sharply, rising more than 31 cents in a week.