Chicago DNC 2024: Everything you need to know

The Democratic National Convention returns to Chicago next week for the first time in 28 years to decide one half of a pivotal presidential election.

Spirit Halloween stores: When did they become so widespread?

After opening in the early 1980s, Spirit Halloween has built a huge following among consumers through the years with its unique brand of costumes and decorations.

Starbucks replacing CEO: What's been plaguing the coffee giant?

From boycotts to labor disputes, here are some of the issues that have been plaguing the world’s largest coffee company in recent months.

How did breakdancing become an Olympic sport?

Breaking is now an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's how breakdancing emerged from the streets of the Bronx to spread around the world, all the way to the Olympics.

Cash App settlement: How to submit a claim for up to $2,500

If you’ve used Cash App in the last six years, you may be eligible for up to $2,500 as part of a class-action settlement over security breaches.

Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born

Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.

Spontaneous human combustion: Here are cases and questions

Mysterious cases involving spontaneous human combustion date back centuries as theories have circulated about what caused these incidents.

How can you find out if your car is spying on you for your insurance company?

The habits of drivers can be monitored and shared with their auto insurance providers, which may impact their premiums. Here’s what you need to know.

10 takeaways from the Arizona primaries | 2024 Election

Primary election day has come and gone for Arizona, and we now have a better picture of what some November races will look like.

Which drinks contain brominated vegetable oil? Food additive now banned by FDA

Which drinks contain brominated vegetable oil? The use of BVO in food and beverages is now officially banned under an FDA rule that went into effect on Aug. 2, 2024.

Can you get dorm insurance for college students?

Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.

Paris Olympic medals: What are they really made of and how much are they worth?

The jewelry brand sought to honor France and the Olympic host city, Paris, with its design for one side of the medals. To do so, it used a hexagon, a "series of rays" meant to represent "radiance" and a piece of iron from the iconic Eiffel Tower.