Why Are There 8 Days Of Hanukkah?
Jews celebrate Hanukkah’s traditions around the world. Why does this festival of lights last eight nights?
| Alexandra Miller and Max Tracey
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Hawaiian Airlines Passengers Recount 'Violent Turbulence' On Flight
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the flight, which had to make an emergency landing due to numerous injuries on board.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Why Vegetable Prices Are So High In The U.S.
A number of factors are to blame for the extra-high price tags on vegetables lately.
Chicago Bar Transforms Into Hanukkah Hot Spot During The Holidays
The owners of a Chicago bar say their Hanukkah pop-up bar is the first and only place to host such a thing in the city.
Is WhatsApp Safe? Here's What You Need To Know
It can be a safe communication tool when you use it wisely and take precautions to protect your privacy and security. Here's how.
Why Do We Procrastinate Holiday Shopping?
Two psychology professors break down why some people wait until the last minute to buy holiday gifts for their loved ones.
| Casey Mendoza and Simon Kaufman
Decision On Long-Shot Push For Revised Child Tax Credit Expected Soon
Some lawmakers are trying to sneak a version of the expanded child tax credit back into law by including it in the federal budget.
How Science Can Help You Stick To That New Year's Resolution
On average, Americans stick to their New Year's resolutions for 32 days. But there are ways to break the mold.
| Dan Grossman
Infla-Dating: Dating On A Budget During Inflation
What is "infla-dating," and are people actually overextending themselves financially on the dating scene?
| Lea Herring
Save Money On Your Holiday Feast Despite Skyrocketing Grocery Prices
While saving money will be tougher this year, experts say there are still ways people can reduce their grocery bills.
| John Matarese
Americans Cut Back On Spending This Holiday Season
High inflation isn’t stopping people from shopping. But families are being mindful, and for some, that might mean buying less this year.
Why Are There Seven Candles For Kwanzaa?
Seven days and a new candle for each one — that's the years-long tradition of Kwanzaa.
| Lauren Magarino and Brandi Scarber
Report: These Are The Best Airlines In The World In 2022
AirHelp, an air passenger rights organization, compiles data annually rank airlines on customer service, claims processing and on-time performance.
How To Avoid A Gift Card Scam That Could Ruin The Holidays
Scammers are draining gift cards before recipients can use them. Here's how to identify signs of gift card tampering.
| John Matarese
Why Do We Hang Stockings Around Christmas?
Stockings are a Christmas decoration staple. But why do we hang these garments this time of year?
| Lauren Magarino and Patrick McGovern
There's An Increase In U.S. Historic Site Tourism
Consultancy Longwoods International's CEO says more people are traveling for the purpose of drawing their own conclusions on American history.
| Vanessa Misciagna
How To Screen Record On Your iPhone
Grabbing a video clip from your iPhone's screen lets you capture a webinar, create a tutorial or save something funny to share later on social media.
Black Lives Matter Creates Student Debt Fund As Federal Relief Stalls
Black Lives Matter hopes a $500,000 fund will offer some assured relief to current or former students waiting for loan forgiveness.
Fed Raises Key Rate By Half-Point And Signals More To Come
Policymakers forecast that their key short-term rate will reach a range of 5% to 5.25% by the end of 2023.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Maryland Church Draws Star-Studded Cast For Its Christmas Musical
A Maryland church's annual Christmas play "Someway, Somehow" unites Broadway and Sunday service, complete with an award-winning cast.
Strangers Rent A Van And Travel 10 Hours Together From Florida
Some of the passengers said they were trying to get to Knoxville for a conference and one family was scheduled to visit the University of Tennessee.
| Scripps National
Why Does The Lottery Exist?
In 2021, Americans spent over $100 billion on lottery games.
| Lauren Magarino and Simon Kaufman
Why Is Santa Claus Dressed In Red?
Early depictions show Santa Claus in yellow, green, even stars and stripes. So why do we always see jolly old St. Nicholas dressed in red?
| Casey Mendoza and Simon Kaufman
Deputy Dressed As Grinch Gives Onions To Speeding Drivers
Col. Lou Caputo is a 37-year veteran of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Florida and conjured up the concept more than 20 years ago.
| AP
Fed Set To Extend Inflation Fight With 7th Rate Hike Of 2022
The Federal Reserve is expected to impose more rate hikes next year than it had previously forecast to combat the worst inflation in 40 years.
| AP
Why Do We Drink Eggnog?
Because of its seasonal spices, eggnog became associated with the holidays and is now mostly consumed in November and December.
| Simon Kaufman and Lauren Magarino
U.S. Inflation Drops To 7.1% Over Past 12 Months
November consumer prices dropped sharply from 7.7% in October, but grocery prices remained a troubled spot last month, rising 0.5%.
| AP
Wendy's Frosty Key Tags Are Back — Pay $2 To Get Free Frostys All Year
Wendy's Frosty key tags let you pay $2 now (benefitting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) to get free Jr. Frostys through next year.
At Weed Weddings, Couples Bring Cannabis Into Their Celebration
In states where recreational marijuana is legal, couples and wedding vendors have found creative ways to add a cannabis twist to some traditions.
Feds Warn Of Dangers Of Buy Now, Pay Later
Buy now, pay later companies are giving people extra credit, but the government warns there are some downsides — fees, charges and data harvesting.
