Gustav Klimt painting with Nazi survival story becomes most expensive modern artwork

A Gustav Klimt painting that helped save the life of its Jewish subject during the Holocaust sold Tuesday to become the second most expensive painting in history.

These states led (and lagged) in tipping this summer

Americans are still tipping generously, but the latest data shows shifting habits across the country.

Two storms loom over busy Thanksgiving Week, potentially impacting millions of travelers

Two storms loom over next week's Thanksgiving holiday with the potential to cause delays during the busiest travel period of the year, when close to 82 million Americans are expected to take to the road, rail or sky.

Prisoner sues over Vegemite ban, citing right to Australian culture

An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence for murder is suing the state of Victoria over its ban on Vegemite in prisons.

United planes 'make contact' at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport

No injuries were reported after two United planes “make contact" at Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to a statement from United Airlines.

Sizzler returns: Revamped steakhouse bets on nostalgia to win back diners

Steakhouse chain Sizzler is making a comeback with a refreshed look and brand strategy aimed at rekindling nostalgia while appealing to modern diners.

Legendary Kessler twins, beloved German entertainers, die at 89

Alice and Ellen Kessler, German twin entertainers who gained fame in the 1950s performing with stars like Fred Astaire and Frank Sinatra, have died at 89.

Pleasant Hill pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair is released without prison time

A former Alaska Airlines pilot who trued to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit will serve no additional prison time, a federal judge ruled Monday.

The 100 deadliest highways in the US - see the list

A new study analyzing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that highways on the West Coast are among the deadliest in the U.S.

America 250 Christmas tree ornament unveiled

A Christmas tree ornament marking America’s 250th birthday next year has been unveiled.

Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds

A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.

The iconic Easy-Bake Oven is back and selling like hotcakes

The Easy-Bake Oven has made a nostalgic return just in time for the holidays, but demand has been so high that it’s already sold out at major retailers.

New study links ultra-processed foods to rising colon cancer risk among young adults

Ultra-processed items include boxed soups, frozen meals and products with long shelf lives — foods many Americans grew up eating in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

Risk of gambling addiction reaches all-time high, experts say

The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.