Here are affordable summer vacation destinations for 2024

Most Americans are planning a trip this summer amid rising travel costs and soaring inflation, and some are willing to make financial sacrifices to enjoy a nice vacation, but deals on getaways are available.

Morgan Spurlock, 'Super Size Me' documentary filmmaker, dies at 53

Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker who famously ate only at McDonald's for a month to illustrate the dangers of fast food, has died.

Precious Moments creator Sam Butcher dies

Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died.

Free IVF: These companies offer fertility benefits for part-time employees

The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.

When to travel, not travel in WA over Memorial Day weekend

WSDOT is anticipating higher-than-usual traffic across the state this year over Memorial Day weekend. Here are the best times to travel.

Spirit, Frontier get rid of change and cancelation fees

Two major airlines in the U.S. announced changes to their policies in recent days after Biden has been cracking down on so-called “junk fees.”

McDonald's offering free 6-piece nuggets when ordered on app

McDonald's is offering a free 6-piece Chicken McNuggets on Wednesday, May 22, to customers who order through the McDonald's app, as part of their summer strategy to provide more value and attract app users, following their recent $5 meal deal announcement.

Map: These are the country's top cities for parks

Here are the top cities in America for parks, based on access, equity, acreage, investment and amenities.

'Grumpy' baby photoshoot goes viral: 'He is NOT having it'

This "grumpy" baby gave some priceless expressions in a recently-shared newborn photoshoot taken in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Seattle redesigns dangerous intersection for pedestrian, biker safety

Seattle has invested $1.8 million to transform a deadly cross street in South Lake Union into a "protected intersection," a design commonly found in the Netherlands. 

Biden releasing 1M oil barrels to combat summer gas prices

In an effort to lower gas prices ahead of the busy summer travel season, the Biden administration announced the release of 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy.

Bumbershoot 2024 preview: Here's what to know

The iconic festival has been part of the Pacific Northwest for over 50 years, and this year's event is happening Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 during Labor Day weekend.

Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users

Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.