Review: Usher Shines At Star-Studded 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Usher was the ideal halftime performer: one with timeless, well-known hits, masterful choreography, and a devoted audience.

Taylor Swift On Track To See Travis Kelce' Chiefs Play In Super Bowl

Taylor Swift made the first big play of the Super Bowl, passing over the Pacific to make it from her tour in Japan Saturday to the Big Game.

Little Sayings can Say a Lot

“DANCE like no one is watching / SING like no one is listening / LOVE like you have never been hurt / LIVE life like each day is your last.”

Toby Keith Wrote All Kinds Of Songs; Post 9/11 Anger May Be His Legacy

These lyrics — "We'll put a boot in your ass. It's the American way." — caught the mood after 9/11 and in politically fractured 2024.

Products Sold At Walmart, Costco Recalled Amid Listeria Outbreak

Salad products sold at Walmart, Costco and Winco have been recalled as part of a nationwide listeria outbreak, health regulators said.

Loud Fish Sex Wakes Residents, Rattles Homes: Weird News & Oddities

A spa for adults who role-play as babies in diapers; kangaroo gets loose; tip to cry over; wings to fly on; love stinks and so does your ex.

Biden 'Willfully' Disclosed Classified Materials; No Criminal Charges

President Joe Biden "willfully" retained and disclosed highly classified materials when he was a private citizen, but he won't be charged.

Listeria Outbreak Expands As Several Trader Joe's Products Recalled

Trader Joe's has recalled several enchilada and salad products as part of a nationwide dairy recall due to listeria that has left two dead.

Super Bowl LVIII Star Studded Ad Preview

Check out the hotly anticipated ads for Super Bowl LVIII and all the celebrities in them.

Girl Scout Cookie Throwdown Poll: What’s Your 2024 Favorite?

You can’t answer “Raspberry Rally,” last year’s limited edition cookie that caused Girl Scouts USA to scold “cookie scalpers.”

Thousands Of U.S. Cities Could Be Ghost Towns By 2100: New Study

About 15,000 cities nationwide, located everywhere but Hawaii and Washington, D.C., could see a dramatic population shift.

Country Singer-Songwriter Toby Keith Dead At 62

Keith, who was battling stomach cancer​, died peacefully Monday surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted on his website.

Meet The 25 Hometown Grant Recipients Doing Good For Their Communities

Plus, find out how you can apply for up to $50,000 to bring your community project to life.

Want $50,000 To Improve Your Community? Apply For A Hometown Grant!

T-Mobile is helping support small towns across America by funding community projects like upgraded tech, outdoor spaces and more.

The Power of Temptation

Never underestimate the power of temptation. Just because you withstood temptation once, does not mean you will not fall prey the next time.

US Didn't Just Avoid Recession — It Added 335,000 New Jobs In January

Job gains, coming at a key time in the presidential election, shows employers' willingness to keep hiring to meet steady consumer spending.

Turn Off The Christmas Lights; It’s Past Time, People [Block Talk]

Twinkling lights year-round make some people happy. Others are over it. When it comes to blow-up displays, “just nope,” several readers say.

561 Deaths Linked To Recalled CPAP, Other Devices, FDA Says

Foam in some popular Philips ventilators broke loose, resulting in a massive recall and 561 deaths, the FDA said. Here’s how to get paid.

How You Can Reclaim Lost Money On 'Unclaimed Property Day'

Millions of Americans collectively have billions of dollars in unclaimed property held by their state. See if you’re among them.

U.S. Sportsbooks Won't Take Bets On Taylor Swift Super Bowl Appearance

These types of wagers can be made offshore with sportbooks, but in the U.S., the general rule is that wagering is limited to the contest.

Taylor Swift + Super Bowl = Conspiracy Theories; Claims Are Baseless

​The claims are ludicrous and may well reflect fear on the right that someone as famous as Swift coud influence the presidential race.

Senators Grill Social Media CEOs On Child Exploitation For Hours

In bipartisan fashion, the Senate Judiciary Committee demanded answers from the CEOs of Meta, TikTok and other social media companies.

February Stargazing: 4 Weekends, 4 Reasons To Look At Skies

With less moisture in the atmosphere, stars sparkle more in the winter. February also has a new moon, a neat celestial trio and a micromoon.

You’re Stuck On The Tarmac For Hours. What Do You Do? [Flightmares]

A passenger busted open an emergency door and took a walk on the plane’s wing to protest a long tarmac delay. Do you empathize?

These Are The 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America: OpenTable

In time for Valentine’s Day, OpenTable has released its 2024 list of the 100 most romantic restaurants in the country. But reserve now.

Black History Month 2024: 5 Things To Know

The 2024 Back History Month observance throughout February celebrates “African Americans and the Arts.”

Insects Die In The Light; It's Confusion, Not Fatal Attraction: Study

A new study suggests that artificial lights at night may actually scramble flying insects’ innate navigational systems.

Highest Syphilis Rates Since 1950 Alarm Public Health Officials

Rates for other sexually transmitted diseasesl were either down — 9 percent for gonorrhea — or flat, according to a new CDC report Tuesday.

2023 Federal Income Tax Returns: Child Tax Credit, More Things To Know

This year, the credit is based on income, filing status, the number of children — and if Congress acts, it could go up for tax year 2023.

​Spring Arriving Early In Much Of The U.S., New Forecast Predicts

When will it start to feel like spring? The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts it will arrive early, and some areas could see above-normal rain.

US 'Shall Respond' After Drone Strike Kills 3 Troops In Jordan: Biden

Three American troops were killed and dozens more were injured in an overnight drone strike in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border.

Face the Dark

I was afraid of the dark as a child. I had a very active imagination and was acutely aware of my vulnerability to forces greater than me.

Amish Buggy Stolen At Walmart: Weird News And Oddities

Take a peek at some of the oddest news making headlines this week.

‘So Chicago It Hurts’ And A Rat Hole Wedding: Weird News And Oddities

People lose it over Stanley cups at Target; orcas intrigue; a thrift store vase is full of human remains; it’s going to get weird in 2024.

When Should Outdoor Christmas Lights Be Turned Off? [Block Talk]

You may think there’s no harm in extending the magic of the holidays with your twinkling lights, but your neighbors may be over them.

Boeing Door Blowout Causes Turbulence Among Passengers [Flightmares]

Readers are largely less confident in aircraft safety after the mid-flight door blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner.

About To Fly On A Boeing Max 9: Here's What You Should Know

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker says his agency's review of everything that has happened since the accident gives him confidence.

​FAA Approves Process For Grounded Boeing Planes To Fly Again

"This won't be back to business as usual for Boeing," Federal Aviation Administration head Mike Whitaker said.

Cough Syrups Recalled Over Possible 'Life-Threatening' Contamination

Robitussin cough syrups sold nationwide were recalled due to a microbial contamination that could be life-threatening for some people.

Stanley Cup Lunar New Year Line Is Out, Americans Are Still Obsessing

Let’s hope that in the frenzy to get a Stanley limited edition Lunar New Year cup, people behave better than during the last cup rollout.