A brief history of Tickle Me Elmo

Tickle Me Elmo’s sweet voice and vibrating laugh had parents fighting in the aisles.

A brief history of the Easy-Bake Oven

Easy-Bake Ovens have a storied history and continue to be a creative and tasty outlet for kids still today. Here’s a look at the popular toy.

A brief history of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Inspired by the 1980s comic book, four crime-fighting turtles would morph into one of the biggest selling toy brands in industry history.

A brief history of the Pokémon franchise

From Game Boy games to global fame, Pokémon’s legacy lives on through anime, cards, and AR, making it a cultural icon with more than 380 million games sold.

A brief history of Furby

Furby was once a cultural phenomenon – and even a national security concern.

A brief history of LEGO

Discover how LEGO evolved from humble wooden toys in Denmark to a worldwide symbol of creativity and play.

Top housing markets of 2025 revealed in new study

A new study forecasted strong home sales and price growth in select U.S. cities in 2025. Here's where.

Here are the top concerts, artists of 2024 revealed by ticket data

Some of the biggest names in music had a stellar year on tour with fans buying tickets in record numbers to see them perform across the world.

Stanley mugs recalled after reports of burn injuries

Stanley recalled 2.6 million travel mugs due to burn hazards after 91 reports and 38 injuries worldwide. The mugs were sold at major retailers.

Proposed merger of Kroger, Albertsons is halted by federal, WA judges

The proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the merger.

Fortnite refunds are rolling out to 'tricked' customers: Here's how to apply

The FTC has begun issuing refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unintended purchases, following a $520 million settlement with Epic Games.

States with the highest energy bills: See how yours compares

A new study reveals that many Americans are still feeling budget squeezes — and rising utility bills aren’t helping.

Sprouts gyro meal kits recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

The recalled products were sold at Sprouts stores in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, major mail carriers are reminding customers of key shipping deadlines to ensure packages arrive by Christmas.

Here are the cities with the least sustainable credit card debts

Americans living in these cities are experiencing a high amount of credit card debt which could take them a longer time to pay off, according to a recent study.

Biden pushes for airlines to pay travelers for delays
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The Biden Administration announced a proposal that would require airlines to pay cash compensation and cover lodging and meals for passengers stranded due to airlines cancelling or changing flights. LiveNOW's Mike Pache discusses the implications of this with legal analyst Danny Karon.