Royal Caribbean is raising gratuity rates next month – here's what to know
The cruise line says the rate change will take effect on Nov. 1.
Icon of the Seas, world's largest cruise ship, sets sail: See inside
Icon of the Seas has 20 decks, 18 of which are accessible to guests, with 2,350 crew members, 2,805 staterooms and the capacity for 5,610 guests.
Texas man invents 1.5K-mile adventure trail for hikers, bikers and horseback riders
For hikers and bikers, there’s a new adventure route in town that's set to rival the Pacific Crest, Appalachian and Continental Divide trails.
Haymarket home explosion: Investigators look into possible gas leak
Firefighters responded to a devastating house explosion in Haymarket on Tuesday after being called to a suspected gas leak.
Teacher gives birth in school parking lot minutes after dismissing class: 'Still in disbelief'
On October 8, Tori Hildreth, a 30-year-old teacher at Old Town High School in Maine, unexpectedly gave birth to her second daughter, Bella, in the school's parking lot.
Howard University celebrates 100th homecoming anniversary
Howard University kicks off their 100th anniversary of homecoming. The 2024 Howard University Homecoming celebration will be held October 13-20.
Here are the best states for outdoor enthusiasts
If you’re looking for a little relaxation outside, these states offer the best ways to enjoy nature.
Need a vacation? Here are the destinations with the biggest airfare price drops
Several international beach destinations have seen big airfare price drops over the past year, according to a new report from the flight comparison site SkyScanner.
Doritos to open 1st restaurant in Los Angeles, offering late-night bites
Frito-Lay is set to open the first Doritos restaurant, "Doritos After Dark," inside Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena.
Hurricane Milton impacts already-struggling Florida citrus industry
Federal data shows Florida’s citrus crop was struggling before Hurricane Milton, with the damage expected to further exacerbate the challenges that growers now face.
Food item in Virginia woman's freezer was 84 years old, stuns family: 'Quite perplexing'
A Virginia man learned some of the family secrets attached to a decades-old frozen-food discovery.
Time capsule from 1941 unearthed at Indiana Dunes National Park
A 48-star American flag, documents and more were located inside a copper box at an Indiana national park.
Famed climber's remains found on Mount Everest nearly 100 years later
A discovery on Mount Everest could help prove that a pair of climbers reached the world’s tallest summit almost 30 years before Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay got there in 1953.
Taco Bell brings back '90s fan-favorite, but not for long
This Taco Bell fan-favorite had a long run on the menu before it was discontinued in 2019.
Six apple recipes to try this week
Smoky apple margarita, French apple cake, apple stuffed squash and more apple recipes for fall.
Washington Capitals celebrate 50 year anniversary with 'Caps 50 Fest'
The Washington Capitals is celebrating their 50th anniversary with a special Caps 50th kickoff celebration.
Best fall farmers markets across DC, Maryland & Virginia
Farmers markets are in full swing for the fall season, offering some of the freshest and tastiest produce available in the DMV. Whether you are looking for something in particular or just want to browse all the market vendors have to offer, here are the top 10 markets to add to your list.
The best places to pick pumpkins in DC, Maryland, Virginia
Fall is in full swing, and there is no better way to celebrate than picking the very best apples and pumpkins in the DMV. Here are some of the top contenders to fulfill your pumpkin patch and apple orchard dreams.
McDonald’s sues meat industry giants over alleged beef price fixing scheme
McDonald's has filed a lawsuit against the nation's largest meat packers—Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef—accusing them of conspiring to fix beef prices by limiting supply to inflate costs.
Chipotle brings back 'Boorito' deal with $6 entrées – here's what to know
Chipotle is bringing back a Halloween tradition it calls “Boorito," offering fans a discounted burrito for those who show up in costume.