National Parks: These are the free days to visit in 2024

The National Park Service is giving you an early holiday gift: Six days of free national park visits. The service announced the 2024 free entrance days.

Hanukkah 2023: When is it and how is it celebrated?

Hanukkah is an 8-day celebration to mark the miracle that took place during the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in the year 139 B.C.

Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December thanks to this puzzling asteroid

The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.

Make Elections Fair Arizona Act: What to know about a proposal that could change elections in the state

If it gets on the ballot in 2024 and approved by voters, amendments made to the Arizona state constitution could change the way Arizonans elect their leaders. Here's what to know about the 'Make Elections Fair Arizona Act.'

Here's what ‘job cuffing’ is and how to avoid it

The recent trend has workers sticking it out at their jobs a little longer before searching for the next great opportunity.

GivingTuesday: What to know about the 'day of generosity' that comes after Thanksgiving

November 28 is 'GivingTuesday,' and since it was founded over a decade ago, the day has grown into one of the biggest fundraising dates of the year, but there's more to this day than simply giving money. Here's what you should know about GivingTuesday.

How does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas work and how long will it last?

A cease-fire to facilitate the release of dozens of people taken hostage during Hamas’ raid on Israel is expected to bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza and a glimmer of hope to the families of the captives.

How to help older people in your life avoid scams this holiday season

Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups.

Porch pirates: What you need to know this holiday season

A recent report said three out of four Americans had a package swiped in the past 12 months, equating to over 119 million stolen packages.

Paper check fraud is on the rise: What to know

While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.

How the US strikes a delicate balance in responding to attacks on its forces by Iran-backed militias

In response to the attacks, the U.S. has walked a delicate line. The U.S. military has struck back just three times as the Biden administration balances efforts to deter the militants without triggering a broader Middle East conflict.

Texas wants the power to arrest and order migrants to leave the US. Can it do that?

The bill, which Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign, would become one of the nation’s strictest immigration laws if allowed to take effect.

Why do toxicology tests take so long in death investigations? Here's what you should know

People often hear that following a death, results from toxicology tests can take weeks, even months. Here's what to know about toxicology tests, and why it takes so long before results come back.