Boeing 747-400 catches fire, forced to land in Indonesia
A Boeing 747-400 caught fire upon take-off on its trip from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia and was forced to make an emergency landing. (Credit: Viral Press)
Viral TikTok shows cold, wet mist drench passengers on airplane
TikTok creator Savannah Gowarty posted a viral video that shows passengers on an airplane becoming drenched from a mist seeping out of the air vents. CREDIT: Savannah Gowarty/ @savinnyc
Colt revolver from Battle of Little Bighorn and WWII battle tank are top guns at Texas firearms auction
A Colt revolver carried into the Battle of Little Bighorn by legendary cavalry officer Myles Moylan headlines Rock Island Auction Co.'s "premiere" May 2024 auction.
Will Biden's EV push impact presidential election? Americans weigh in
A new survey of American drivers points to sharp divides between Republicans and Democrats regarding President Biden's electric vehicle policies and the 2024 election.
McDonald's to sell 'Grandma McFlurry' for limited time
McDonald’s is temporarily putting a new McFlurry on its menu with flavors that might make customers think of their grandmothers. It's called the "Grandma McFlurry."
Iconic Mirage casino in Las Vegas closing, rebranding with guitar-shaped Hard Rock Hotel
The Mirage hotel-casino in Las Vegas, which ushered in a wave of megaresorts, will close its doors in July and will be refurbished and rebranded as a Hard Rock.
Adidas to bring lower-cost Samba, other shoe models to market
Adidas is apparently looking to bring lower-cost shoe models to the market. The move, which applies to Samba and other shoes, was announced Thursday by the sportswear company.
Many US consumers staying away from EVs due to lack of charging availability: report
Interest in electric vehicles among American car buyers has dwindled in part due to concerns about access to charging infrastructure, a new study by J.D. Power found.
Visa changes coming this year will mean fewer cards for Americans
Visa says it has "reinvented" the card, and Americans will soon be able to make payments from multiple credit and debit account options using a single card.
Celebrity chef says restaurant-goers are still seeing high menu prices because of this 'No. 1 problem'
While food inflation has proven sticky across America, celebrity chef David Burke claims that's not the biggest contributor to rising industry prices.
Woman wins ultimate jackpot thanks to $2 bet on what she thought was a 'demo' game
A North Carolina woman won more than $700,000 on an instant win game. The Cary resident said she originally thought the game was in "demo mode" and feels "blessed."
Winning Powerball ticket with $50,000 prize unclaimed in Virginia and will soon expire
A lucky Lottery player in Virginia has until Tuesday, May 28, 2024 to claim a ticket worth $50,000 before the prize expires and the ticket becomes worthless.
Wayfair's first large-format store to open next week
Wayfair's first large-format store will officially open up shop once the online home goods retailer holds a grand opening on May 23. It will encompass 150,000 square feet.
McDonald's $5 meal deal coming in June for a limited time: report
McDonald's will reportedly offer a $5 meal deal in an effort to lure back inflation-plagued customers as sales at fast food restaurants dip due to consumers eating more meals at home.
Historic California town hits market for stunning sum
The entire downtown area of Campo, California, has been listed for sale. The property includes over two dozen buildings and roughly 95,000 square feet of land.
Bill Gates makes cameo at party for Mark Zuckerberg's 40th birthday
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates made a cameo at Mark Zuckerberg’s recent birthday party to mark the Meta Platforms CEO turning 40 years old. The two posed for a photo together.
Summer 2024: Uber launches shuttle service for airports, concerts, games
Uber is rolling out several features this summer. One of them is a shuttle service that will help the ride share giant capitalize on the summer travel demand.
Legendary Hollywood studio installs planters on sidewalks to deter homeless encampments
The iconic Sunset Sound recording studio has paid to install large planters along the sidewalk outside its building on Sunset Boulevard to deter homeless encampments.
Waymo, Zoox self-driving cars under federal investigation following reported traffic violations, collisions
Both Waymo and Zoox autonomous ride-hailing vehicles are under federal investigation for causing crashes and disobeying traffic laws, the NHTSA announced.
Carnival cruises feature SpaceX Starlink internet on entire fleet
Those cruising on Carnival Corporation ships across the world utilizing Wi-Fi will be using SpaceX's Starlink internet, the company announced Tuesday.