Candy corn: The Halloween treat you either love or really hate
Candy corn ranked as the No. 2 worst Halloween candy for 2022 but more than 35 million pounds of it is produced each year so, either way, someone’s buying it.
Christmas tree growers in US predict stocked supply this year, but with higher prices
Like most consumer goods this year, Christmas tree growers in the survey said wholesale prices are likely to increase a bit in 2022 — citing a jump in their own input costs.
Baskin-Robbins unveils new spicy ice cream flavor with ghost peppers
Baskin-Robbins’ new Spicy ‘n’ Spooky flavor combines ghost pepper-infused white chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate and spicy blood orange flakes. Here’s when you can save on scoops.
Best pet Halloween costumes of 2022: Is your pup ready for the paw-ty?
Howl-oween is just around the corner.
Oreo announces limited edition Snickerdoodle cookies via cryptic tweets
The newest holiday flavor will only be around for a limited time while supplies last.
Macy's hiring 41K seasonal workers for the holidays
Macy's plans to hire 41,000 full and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season. Over 10,300 seasonal workers in 2021 joined the company full-time.
Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Louis Armstrong's 1st Christmas album gets release date
'Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule' is the 1st official Christmas album of the late, great Louis Armstrong.
UPS to hire over 100,000 workers for holiday rush
UPS promotes seasonal jobs as positions that can lead to year-round employment.
Michaels hiring 15K holiday employees ahead of busy retail season
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Labor Day forecast: Scorching temperatures, rain could bring sad end to summer for millions
Delays at major airports across the country are possible over the Labor Day holiday.
Walmart releases 2022 Top Toy List to kick off holiday shopping season
Families can save on toys this holiday season with many on the list under $25. These items are available now to buy or pre-order on Walmart’s website.
Native Americans urge boycott of 'tone deaf' Pilgrim museum
A popular living Pilgrim museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts is taking heat for the way it portrays both the European and Indigenous stories.
Hershey warns it won’t ‘fully meet consumer demand’ this Halloween, Christmas
Hershey's CEO admitted that they will not be able to meet this year’s Halloween and Christmas demand.
From one July Fourth to the next, a look at how the year has changed
From “celebrating independence” of COVID-19 to being thrust into the tightening grip of inflation, many things look different from the last Fourth of July.
Meet the American who wrote 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic'
Julia Ward Howe's epic inspired soldiers to vanquish slavery and it rallies Americans to this day.
The secret to winning the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest could be the weather
The world-famous contest will grip the eyes and stomachs of spectators on July 4th, but some insiders say Mother Nature might hold the keys as to who ranks supreme.
July 4th deals 2022: Where to find the best food discounts and freebies
From Slurpees and ice cream to festive drinks and free kids’ meals, here’s a look at discounts and freebies to take advantage of this July 4th weekend.
Fireworks: Where are they legal in Washington?
Fireworks are illegal on federal land and in city, county and state parks. They are also banned on public property.
Holiday travel: Delta pilots picketing, SeaTac flight cancellations
A significant number of flights are cancelled across the US at the same time as Delta pilots are striking for a new contract and pay raise.