2 US cities make 2021 top 10 list of most expensive cities in the world

Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) compares nearly 200 cities around the world for general costs of goods and services and determines the most expensive cities to live in. This year, two U.S. cities made the cut.

Georgetown to hold drive-thru breakfast with Santa on Dec. 11

Participants will be able to drive by and wave at Santa and Georgetown firefighters and grab a goodie bag with treats and coupons donated by local businesses.

US to require all inbound travelers to take COVID-19 test 1 day before flight

All travelers to the U.S. must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of boarding their flights, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, the White House said.

China clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again

China’s aviation regulator cleared the Boeing 737 Max on Thursday to return to flying with technical upgrades more than two years after the plane was grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes.

Taste of TNF recipe: Barbecue brisket muffuletta sandwich

This week's Thursday Night Football matchup features two teams from cities that are known for big flavors and big appetites – Dallas and New Orleans – so Dr. BBQ created a Texas-sized sandwich that's sure to be a big hit in the Big Easy.

WHO urges elderly to postpone travel plans amid rise of omicron variant

The World Health Organization on Tuesday advised elderly and immunocompromised individuals to postpone travel plans amid the emergence of the omicron coronavirus variant.

Miller High Life to sell beer-infused gingerbread dive bar kits

Miller High Life will start selling the kits on Dec. 6, complete with beer-infused gingerbread walls, sugary vintage wall art and entrance sign, a tiny jukebox, and edible furniture.

IKEA renting tiny home in Tokyo for less than $1 per month

IKEA family members have a shot at renting a Tokyo-based tiny home that will cost less than $1 per month to rent.

You can stay in the ‘Home Alone’ house this holiday season

A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.

Omicron variant: Airlines must ID passengers who traveled through southern Africa, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered all airlines to turn over the names of passengers who have traveled to southern African countries now under travel restrictions.

Month-long wait times to register cars in Texas becoming norm

Law enforcement in Texas has resumed ticketing for expired registration and title violations but it can take you months to get an appointment with the tax office.

Some locals moving out of Austin as city becomes more unaffordable

Affordability and available housing supply have become major issues in Austin as the city continues to see booming growth.

Lockdown-free Florida top vacation spot for holiday season

Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months.

Holiday pandemic travel: TSA screens nearly 2.5M people on Sunday alone

Nearly 2.5 million people were screened by TSA agents on Sunday alone, setting a new record for holiday travel during the pandemic.

WHO disagrees with flight bans over omicron variant

WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.

Avenue of the Sphinxes: Egypt unveils renovated ancient promenade

After spending the last 50 years excavating the Avenue of the Sphinxes, Egypt put it on display Thursday in a made-for-tv event few cultures could rival.