Walmart expands Buy Now, Pay Later
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Walmart has extended its "Buy Now, Pay Later" service to self-checkout kiosks in over 4,500 stores through a partnership with Affirm

Passport processing times return to normal
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In a welcome update for travelers, passport processing times have returned to normal levels. Routine applications are now processed within six to eight weeks, while expedited applications will take just two to three weeks.

Bahamas cruise diverted to Canada
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Hundreds of passengers aboard an MSC cruise ship, originally bound for the Bahamas from New York, found themselves in Canada due to last-minute changes prompted by bad weather.

New self-checkouts at airports coming soon
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is set to introduce a new security system that mirrors grocery store self-checkout queues. The innovative technology will enable pre-checked passengers to scan themselves and their bags, aiming to accelerate the airport screening process.

Southwest Airlines and pilots reach deal
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After over three years of negotiations, Southwest Airlines and its pilots have reached a tentative labor agreement. Southwest is the last among major airlines to secure a new deal for its pilots.

Cheesecake Factory reveals festive cinnamon roll pancakes for Christmas morning

In an exciting holiday-themed culinary showcase, The Cheesecake Factory's Houston General Manager, Shawn Mehri, and Executive Kitchen Kris Allen, are set to unveil the secrets behind the delectable Cinnamon Roll Pancakes – a perfect treat for Christmas morning festivities.

TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites recalled after pieces of plastic found

More than 26,000 pounds of TGI Fridays Boneless Chicken Bites Honey BBQ Chicken have been recalled. The product was shipped to stores nationwide, officials said.

On this day in history, December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens publishes 'A Christmas Carol'

"A Christmas Carol," a globally celebrated timeless tale of heartwarming human redemption crafted as a haunting holiday ghost story, was published in London on this day in history, Dec. 19, 1843.  

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.