Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point

For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2023

While many restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, some keep their doors open for those looking to eat out on the holiday. Here are the holiday hours for Chick-fil-A, Cheesecake Factory, and more.

Planes narrowly avoid collision on runway in Colorado after pilot's last-second maneuver: video

A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.

Americans eat an extra meal a day from too much snacking, study finds

Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.

300K air fryers recalled after burns reported

There are dozens of reports of the PowerXL air fryers breaking, including three that caused burns.

Bayou City Buzz: 13th Floor Christmas Nightmare
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Experience the FRIGHT before Christmas at the 13th Floor Haunted House! It's a whole new way to enjoy the holidays, especially for horror fans. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez was brave enough to see if it's really all that spooky.

Woman waits four hours to try McDonald's spinoff CosMc's, delivers verdict

The reviews are in: McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is officially open for business with customers enduring hours-long wait times to get their hands on a custom beverage and snack.

New three-and-a-half year cruise will visit 425 ports in 147 countries

The Villa Vie Odyssey will set sail in May 2024, giving guests the chance to sail the world for about the cost of owning a condo.

Hermès heir plans to give $7 billion fortune to his 51-year-old gardener

Nicolas Puech, the 80-year-old heir to the French luxury brand Hermès fortune, is reportedly planning to distribute his wealth to his 51-year-old gardener, who he also intends to legally adopt.

New customer policy for overweight flyers
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Southwest Airlines is receiving high praise for its innovative "Customer of Size" policy, designed to accommodate overweight passengers. The policy allows plus-size travelers to request a complimentary seat.