Epic Universe opening May 2025: When you can buy tickets, book hotel rooms, new lands and attractions
Universal Studios Orlando has announced that Epic Universe, its highly-anticipated fourth theme park in Florida, will open sooner than expected - May 2025. Soon people will be able to purchase tickets to see the new theme park, which will be home to new lands themed after Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and How To Train Your Dragon.
Halloween cocktail recipes: Five to try this spooky season
Halloween party drinks to try, including bloody mary syringes, Hocus Pocus "life force" punch and more -- including some N/A options!
PepsiCo adding more chips to bags following 'shrinkflation' complaints
Pepsi is boosting the volume for some chip products, including Tostitos and Doritos brands.
Royal Caribbean is raising gratuity rates next month – here's what to know
The cruise line says the rate change will take effect on Nov. 1.
Coca-Cola recalls Minute Maid 'Zero Sugar' Lemonade due to mislabeling error
Coca-Cola is recalling its Minute Maid ‘Zero Sugar’ lemonade due to mislabeling concerns.
Icon of the Seas, world's largest cruise ship, sets sail: See inside
Icon of the Seas has 20 decks, 18 of which are accessible to guests, with 2,350 crew members, 2,805 staterooms and the capacity for 5,610 guests.
Hottest Halloween costumes in your area: Google Frightgeist reveals 2024 trends
If you’re trying to avoid the same Halloween costume as everyone else – or if you’d rather blend in with the crowd – Google’s new Frightgeist page has you covered.
Texas man invents 1.5K-mile adventure trail for hikers, bikers and horseback riders
For hikers and bikers, there’s a new adventure route in town that's set to rival the Pacific Crest, Appalachian and Continental Divide trails.
List: Costco, Target, Trader Joe's and other brand products impacted by chicken, meat recall
A recall of nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products could impact hundreds of items sold at major retailers.
Teacher gives birth in school parking lot minutes after dismissing class: 'Still in disbelief'
On October 8, Tori Hildreth, a 30-year-old teacher at Old Town High School in Maine, unexpectedly gave birth to her second daughter, Bella, in the school's parking lot.
Halloween 2024: Here are the states that give out the most candy
Here is a state-by-state map of which states go all out on Halloween when it comes to handing out candy and decorating. Where did your state rank?
Here are the best states for outdoor enthusiasts
If you’re looking for a little relaxation outside, these states offer the best ways to enjoy nature.
Giant supplier to Costco, Target and more recalling 10M pounds of meat: What to know
Consumers who bought refrigerated or frozen meat products from Trader Joe's, Costco, Target and more are urged to check the USDA's website concerning a massive chicken recall by BrucePac.
‘Game of Thrones’ iconic Iron Throne sells for nearly $1.5M at auction
Thousands of "Game of Thrones" fans and collectors bid for some of the show's most iconic and memorable props, including the one and only Iron Throne.
Japan offers free domestic flights to tourists, but there's a catch
Japan Airlines is offering free domestic flights to international tourists as part of a promotion, but the deal comes with conditions. Find out how it works and the catch travelers need to know.
Minnesota pumpkin grower wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Minnesota's Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row, with his pumpkin Rudy taking home the grand prize.
Need a vacation? Here are the destinations with the biggest airfare price drops
Several international beach destinations have seen big airfare price drops over the past year, according to a new report from the flight comparison site SkyScanner.
Doritos to open 1st restaurant in Los Angeles, offering late-night bites
Frito-Lay is set to open the first Doritos restaurant, "Doritos After Dark," inside Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena.
Country singer Brantley Gilbert abruptly pauses concert as wife gives birth on tour bus
Shortly after the start of his Friday show in Mississippi, country singer Brantley Gilbert left fans hanging – albeit for good reason – when he rushed offstage due to an emergency: his wife had gone into labor.
Hurricane Milton impacts already-struggling Florida citrus industry
Federal data shows Florida’s citrus crop was struggling before Hurricane Milton, with the damage expected to further exacerbate the challenges that growers now face.


















