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.
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.
The CD is back: Why a new generation is pressing play on physical music
Compact discs are seeing a modest resurgence as younger listeners rediscover physical music formats, even as long-term sales continue to decline.
Compact discs are seeing a modest resurgence as younger listeners rediscover physical music formats, even as long-term sales continue to decline.
The government could shut down again in January: What we know
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
Real vs. fake Christmas trees: An expert guide on what to buy this year
From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.
From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.
Who is Debra Newton? Florida mom arrested for kidnapping daughter 40 years later
A 40-year missing child case came to an end after the mother of a missing girl was arrested in The Villages on Monday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested the mom, who had been living in a new state, with a different husband and a new name.
A 40-year missing child case came to an end after the mother of a missing girl was arrested in The Villages on Monday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested the mom, who had been living in a new state, with a different husband and a new name.
Kyrene School District decides on school closures: Here's what to know
Kyrene School District's governing board voted to close six of their schools. Here's what to know.
Kyrene School District's governing board voted to close six of their schools. Here's what to know.
Mesa releases report from independent investigation on alleged park rangers misconduct
Mesa city officials have released an independent investigator's findings on the city's Park Ranger Unit, months after a newly-hired ranger made multiple allegations concerning those who were part of the unit at the time.
Mesa city officials have released an independent investigator's findings on the city's Park Ranger Unit, months after a newly-hired ranger made multiple allegations concerning those who were part of the unit at the time.
Kyrene and other districts considering school closures: Here's what to know
A number of schools in the Phoenix area could close as a result of declining enrollment and other factors. Here's what to know.
A number of schools in the Phoenix area could close as a result of declining enrollment and other factors. Here's what to know.
3I/Atlas making closest approach to Earth this week
The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.
The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.
How much can you expect to pay for Christmas trees this year?
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
Trump launches $1 million 'gold card' immigration visa program. What we know
The president is lauding the initiative as a refined path to citizenship for qualified applicants.
The president is lauding the initiative as a refined path to citizenship for qualified applicants.
MacKenzie Scott gave away $7.1 billion this year: Are others living up to their pledge?
Scott described the donations as a “vanishingly tiny fraction of the personal expressions of care being shared into communities this year."
Scott described the donations as a “vanishingly tiny fraction of the personal expressions of care being shared into communities this year."
Who is Eileen Higgins? Democrat elected Miami's first woman mayor
Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.
Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.
Which is the ‘group of death’ in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw delivered a number of intriguing matchups, but fans quickly zeroed in on one question: which group is the true group of death?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw delivered a number of intriguing matchups, but fans quickly zeroed in on one question: which group is the true group of death?
World Cup 2026: What to know about Group C
Take a closer look at who is in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Take a closer look at who is in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Who is the US facing in the World Cup?
The first match for the U.S. will be June 12 in Los Angeles.
The first match for the U.S. will be June 12 in Los Angeles.
Who won the last FIFA World Cup?
The last FIFA World Cup took place in Qatar in 2022, and Argentina claimed the championship in a dramatic, high-scoring final that captivated fans around the world. Led by captain Lionel Messi, Argentina defeated France to secure the nation’s third World Cup title and its first since 1986.
The last FIFA World Cup took place in Qatar in 2022, and Argentina claimed the championship in a dramatic, high-scoring final that captivated fans around the world. Led by captain Lionel Messi, Argentina defeated France to secure the nation’s third World Cup title and its first since 1986.
World Cup 2026: What to know about Group D
Here's who the United States will play in the group stage of the World Cup.
Here's who the United States will play in the group stage of the World Cup.
World Cup 2026: What to know about Group B
See who Canada will play in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
See who Canada will play in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup 2026: What to know about Group A
See who Mexico will play in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
See who Mexico will play in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.