Travelers face more canceled flights on New Year's Day

The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week.

Powerball jackpot soars to $500M for 1st drawing of 2022

The Powerball jackpot is now worth an estimated $500 million for the Jan. 1, 2022, drawing, with a $355.9 million cash value before taxes.

Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin' John on New Year's: History of lucky food traditions

Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.

Bay Area travel blogger recovers from severe brain trauma, shares survival story

Kaitlyn McCaffrey has traveled to most of the world gaining popularity for her travel blogs. But the short trip from the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to her home in Santa Clara Thursday was perhaps her biggest.

France will require new car ads to promote walking, cycling

In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.

JetBlue cuts 1,280 flights through mid-January amid omicron challenges

JetBlue is proactively cutting about 1,280 flights beginning Thursday through mid-January 2022 in anticipation of more COVID-19 cases among its crew.

Tesla recalls over 475,000 Model 3, Model S cars over safety issues

Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model S vehicles sold in the U.S. over rear camera and trunk issues, the NHTSA said.

Publix announces paid parental leave to employees

Eligible full-time and part-time workers at the Publix grocery store chain will be able to take off time during the first year of the birth or adoption of a child, starting in the new year.

Google Trends reveals top results for ‘how to help others' in 2021

From ways to help storm victims to how to help foster kids, Google Trends released the most-searched terms for giving back in 2021.

CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks

As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.

Chick-fil-A reveals top-ordered menu items of 2021

Chick-fil-A revealed its most popular menu items of 2021 and waffle fries were at the top of the list.

US home prices surged nearly 19% in October as market continues to boom

U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.

Biden revokes COVID-19 travel ban from southern African nations

The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.