Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year

Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Hottest Halloween costumes in your area: Google Frightgeist reveals 2024 trends

If you’re trying to avoid the same Halloween costume as everyone else – or if you’d rather blend in with the crowd – Google’s new Frightgeist page has you covered.

Halloween 2024: Here are the states that give out the most candy

Here is a state-by-state map of which states go all out on Halloween when it comes to handing out candy and decorating. Where did your state rank?

Spooky season for kids: Watch these 7 scary movies this week

Our film critic recommends "The Secret of NIMH," "The Boxtrolls" "The NeverEnding Story," "Muppets Haunted Mansion" and more spooky season flicks. Plus, learn where you can watch them all.

JCPenney to hire more than 10,000 workers this holiday season

JCPenney is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal workers nationwide ahead of the holiday season. Here are the other companies looking for seasonal employees.

Spooky season flicks: Watch these 6 scary movies this week

Our film critic recommends "Jaws," "Happy Death Day," "The Descent," "Jennifer's Body" and more spooky season flicks. Plus, learn where you can watch them all.

Spirit Halloween suffers backlash for selling ‘bullet belt’ costume accessory

'It was not our intention for this product or its placement in the store to be viewed in any way other than a punk rock accessory,' the company told WAVY.

Halloween 2024's most popular costumes predicted by NRF

A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?

North Texans celebrate Labor Day with parades, triathlon, and more

It was a busy day for many North Texans celebrating the unofficial end of summer. There were parades, fitness events, and family activities.

South Carolina man said to be ‘showing off’ killed in fireworks accident

The 41-year-old was said to be “showing off” when he put a firework on his head, according to the incident report from the South Carolina sheriff’s office.

Teen loses fingers in Berkeley July 4 fireworks mishap: neighbors

The neighbor said that one of the boys in Berkeley picked up a firework that hadn’t exploded even though his friend warned him to put the firework down before it blew up in his hand.