The federal tax filing season has begun. And it's going to be tough sledding for the IRS -- and for some tax filers -- given the millions of returns from last year that still have to be processed, staffing issues…
A cruise ship heading to Miami changed course to the Bahamas Saturday after a US judge issued an arrest warrant for the ship due to unpaid fuel bills.If the Crystal Symphony had continued course to Miami, it would have been…
This week, another winter storm is streaking across the northern Plains and the Midwest,…
Just as free Covid-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them,…
If you picture a typical Rolls-Royce owner, you probably imagine someone with white hair and maybe also white golf shoes. These are, after all, huge, cushy cars designed for comfort, just the sort of thing you'd think rich retirees would…
Former NBC sportscaster Bob Costas, who has covered 12 Olympic Games as a host and commentator, did not hold back when discussing the challenges journalists will face during the Beijing Winter Olympics next month."The IOC deserves all of the disdain…
During what has been another devastating surge of Covid-19 across the country, there is good…
A new study adds to growing evidence that there is no connection between Covid-19…
In a bold move, the World Heart Federation released a policy brief Thursday saying that…
Mars Wrigley, which owns M&Ms, is trying to make the characters — particularly the female ones — more "current." They'll have more prominent placement in ads, with the aim of "a little bit more gender balance."
NBC will not be sending its announcers and most hosts to the Beijing Olympics due to continued concerns about rising COVID-19 cases worldwide and China's strict policy about those who test positive.
When the Delta variant was dominant in the United States, both vaccination and prior…
The past few months have been a whirlwind for Hoyeon Jung. The South Korean model-turned-actress shot to international fame almost overnight after the release of Netflix's dystopian series "Squid Game." Her performance as the North Korean defector Kang Sae-byeok turned…
A team of scientists is trying to find out why dozens of children were mummified and buried in catacombs at a convent on the Italian island of Sicily.The first comprehensive study of the child mummies will be led by Kirsty…
Kim Mi-soo, a South Korean actress who appeared in the Disney+ series "Snowdrop" and Netflix's "Hellbound," has died at the age of 29.The budding TV star and model's death was announced in a statement from her agency, Landscape Entertainment, which…
During almost any other year, a look ahead to what the future holds for aviation would almost certainly be centered on exciting things like new airplanes, airlines and airports.But it would be impossible to discuss any developments in the industry…
Wearing headsets, 18 subjects lay quietly while a functional magnetic resonance imaging machine…
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of voyages on eight ships, citing "ongoing travel restrictions."A Norwegian Getaway cruise set to embark on a nine-day Caribbean itinerary was canceled "due to COVID related circumstances" on Wednesday, the same day it…
The year is off to a rough start for air travelers.Widespread cancellations, tied in part to the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus among airline crews, have piled up over Christmas and into 2022.And the highly transmissible variant…
England has ditched its requirement for pre-departure tests for inbound travelers in the latest shake up to Covid restrictions in the destination.As of 4 a.m. on January 7, fully vaccinated arrivals, along with those under 18, will be permitted to…
On Instagram or TikTok, if you've seen a Dove wipe-dispensing bra, footwear made of tennis balls or a toasty bread hat with a Carhartt logo, you've probably spotted the handiwork of Nicole McLaughlin. Making one-off garments out of everyday products…
American Express and BlackRock are the latest major companies to urge employees to start 2022…
Testing yourself for coronavirus infection can be more convenient than getting a clinic or lab test,…
More than 3,000 passengers and crew members were held on a major cruise liner in Hong Kong on Wednesday after a Covid scare prompted authorities to order the ship to return to port.Passengers and staff were allowed to disembark Wednesday…
