This expert watches shoppers like a hawk. Here's her holiday forecast
Retail expert Katie Thomas scours her local shopping mall in Pittsburgh to divine what Americans' shopping habits reveal about the economy and the nation's future.
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Boston Logan flights will soon go back to normal under FAA order for commercial airlines
Air traffic controllers were among the federal employees who had to continue working without pay throughout the shutdown. -
Dementia housing without locked wards? It's a small but growing movement
Some senior living communities are caring for people with dementia alongside other residents, not segregated behind locked doors. -
Trump changes stance on Epstein files. And, the U.S. increases pressure on Venezuela
President Trump changes stance on the Epstein files, urging Republicans to support a House vote tomorrow. And, the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean adds pressure on Venezuela. -
With 'Baby Botox,' young adults strive to keep wrinkles from ever forming
A growing number of 20-somethings are trying to freeze time with preventative Botox treatments. Here's what's behind the trend. -
Disaster and insurance costs are rising. The middle class is struggling to hang on
Middle-class families are struggling to afford insurance in southwest Florida. Realtors say a wave of foreclosures could be coming. -
More women are renting dresses, coats and ugly sweaters as clothing prices tick up
More women are planning to deck the halls in rented fashion this year, just as inflation and tariffs are poised to push clothing prices higher. -
Alaska owns dozens of crumbling schools. It wants underfunded districts to take them on
Rural school district superintendents are trying to find the best use of limited resources. Taking on the state's unmaintained buildings, they say, will only increase their burden. -
She lost her purse — but strangers stepped in to save the day
On a trip to Chicago, Lavonne Schaafsma lost her purse. Two women saw a man rifling through it — and stepped in to help.
