Retirement account balances hit highest level since 2021; how does yours compare?
A new analysis by Fidelity Investments found Americans' retirement account balances are the highest they have been in more than two years, thanks to two key factors.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
Graceland foreclosure auction halted by judge for now
A Tennessee judge blocked the sale of the iconic Graceland estate scheduled for a foreclosure auction on Thursday.
NOAA issues its most aggressive hurricane season forecast on record
NOAA has released its seasonal hurricane outlook for the Atlantic basin, and due to warm waters and a diminishing El Niño, the agency believes the year could be ferocious.
When is Memorial Day traffic the worst? AAA shares best times to drive
Those planning to drive over Memorial Day weekend 2024 should take note of the best times to hit the road, according to AAA.
Network of online predators convince young victims to harm themselves, animals
The FBI says a network of online predators has been using common social media and gaming sites to find young victims, with the goal of grooming, and then manipulating the victims to share violent images of themselves self-mutilating, killing pets, or sharing sexual images.
NASA assessing when Boeing's Starliner could be ready to launch with astronauts
Boeing continues to troubleshoot a new issue with its Starliner spacecraft before the company tries again to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in US, study finds
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.
15 million Americans still harmed by medical debt despite credit agencies' changes
The CFPB said some 15 million Americans are still struggling with more than $49 billion in outstanding medical bills in collections on their credit reports.
Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
OpenAI, News Corp. sign multi-year content deal
ChatGPT creator OpenAI has inked a multi-year deal with News Corp. to utilize the global media firm's content in its generative artificial intelligence products.
Memorial Day 2024: What's open, closed
One major retailer will be closed on Memorial Day. Here’s a look at what else is closed and what’s open for Memorial Day 2024.
How old is your car? Average age is hitting new record, data shows
New findings reveal that Americans are holding onto their older vehicles longer due to the high cost of new cars,
‘Planet Parade’ 2024: watch guide for 6 planets aligned on June 3
On June 3, 2024, skywatchers can witness a rare "planet parade" of six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning in the pre-dawn sky, visible near the eastern horizon about 20 minutes before sunrise.
These are the flight routes with the most turbulence
A Singapore Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday following 'severe turbulence' that killed one passenger on board.
Spirit, Frontier get rid of change and cancelation fees
Two major airlines in the U.S. announced changes to their policies in recent days after Biden has been cracking down on so-called “junk fees.”
Taylor Swift tour is causing surge in European air travel
U.S. airlines said the demand for flights to Europe is spiking amid Taylor Swift's “Eras Tour" overseas.
Map: These are the country's top cities for parks
Here are the top cities in America for parks, based on access, equity, acreage, investment and amenities.
Skydiver recovers phone after it fell from his pocket at 12,000 feet
A skydiver managed to recover his phone without a scratch after it fell from his pocket at 12,000 feet in Zephyrhills in late March.
Dow hits 40,000 for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever Thursday as investors celebrated solid earnings and a slight easing of consumer inflation last month.