National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 2025 freebies and deals
From famous chains to a well-known hotel, here’s how you can score a free cookie on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
GM Corvettes shatter American speed records at legendary racetrack
GM engineers drove Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X models to record-breaking performances on a famous German track.
Gen Z is ditching boxed cereals at breakfast: 'Couldn't pay me to eat them'
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
From Italy to Houston, Chef Ilias Gugole brings recipes and traditions to Marmo
Marmo was among the top 10 donating restaurants during Houston Restaurant Weeks 2024, and this year's menu is sure to be a favorite of Houston diners.
Great Wolf Lodge flash sale offers $84 rooms for one day only
North America’s largest chain of indoor water parks and resorts is offering steep discounts for one day only.
Ford recalls 312K trucks and SUVs over brake failure risk
Ford is recalling over 312,000 vehicles due to an issue with its power brake assist.
Sluggish summer in Sin City: Las Vegas sees big drop in tourists
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
Freeze-dried fruit packs, sold in 43 states, recalled over listeria concerns
Freeze-dried fruit packs sold at Sam’s Clubs in 43 states may be contaminated with listeria, the FDA says.
$1,000 car payments are becoming more common: Here’s where
A LendingTree analysis found nearly 1 in 10 Americans now have at least one car loan payment of $1,000 or more—and in some states, it’s even more common.
'Trump accounts' for newborns could grow to $1.9M, Treasury says
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
USDA sued by states for attempts to collect food stamp data on Americans
Twenty state attorneys general sued the Trump administration over its demand for SNAP participants' personal data.
Spirit Airlines to furlough 270 pilots amid lower off-season demand
Spirit Airlines is preparing to furlough 270 pilots this fall. The airline emerged from bankruptcy in March.
Wild game, steak, seafood options for Houston Restaurant Weeks at the Rainbow Lodge
Katie Stone visits with Chef Brandon Holmes at the Rainbow Lodge to check out their brunch, lunch and dinner menus for Houston Restaurant Weeks.
Houston Restaurant Weeks 2025: Menus, dates, prices
Houston Restaurant Weeks is just around the corner, and you can start planning out where you’ll dine out and do good this year.
Houston Restaurant Weeks 2025 preview at Rainbow Lodge
Katie Stone visits with Chef Brandon Holmes at the Rainbow Lodge to check out their Brunch, Lunch and Dinner menus for Houston Restaurant Weeks.
Ham salad products may contain item recalled over listeria concerns
The FDA is warning some ham salad products may contain an ingredient that has been recalled over listeria concerns.
McDonald's testing CosMc's-inspired drinks at restaurants
The drinks are concepts from CosMc’s, the chain’s all-beverage store concept which launched in 2023 and closed earlier this summer.
Neighborhood wine bar offers four-course Italian dinner for Houston Restaurant Weeks
Bacaro will offer a $55 four-course meal for Houston Restaurant Weeks.
Man reels in monster 86.8-pound blue catfish from Missouri River: 'Impressive'
The Missouri River is renowned for its trophy-sized catfish, attracting anglers from across the region.
Southwest Airlines passengers report near-miss collision on flight from Burbank to Las Vegas
Passengers said the pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight had to "dive aggressively" in order to avoid a midair collision over Burbank.