M&Ms to launch chocolate bars, hazelnut spread-flavored candies

M&M fans were in for a sweet surprise on Tuesday, when the company behind the candy brand shared plans for two new products: chocolate bars and hazelnut-flavored candies.

Seal slaps kayaker with octopus in New Zealand

A kayaker in New Zealand was in for a surprise when a nearby seal popped up and slapped him with an octopus. Kyle Mulinder was kayaking off the coast of Kaikoura, on New Zealand’s South Island, Daily Mail reports, when the playful seal came out of the water and hit him in the face with an octopus tentacle.

Boy Scouts neckerchief sliders recalled due to high levels of lead

Nearly 110,000 neckerchief sliders, produced by the Boy Scouts of America, have been recalled over lead concerns, according to federal officials.

LEGO wheelchair built for injured turtle at Maryland Zoo

An injured wild eastern box turtle at the Maryland Zoo is on the mend after a wheelchair was built for him using LEGOs.

Clam-flavored candy canes will change how you feel about Christmas forever

A company, whose employees seem to pride themselves on creating items no one knew they wanted, has spent the last year coming up with new candy cane flavors, just in time for the holidays.

You can now buy Mac and Cheese candy canes

This Christmas, you may find something “cheesy” in your stocking: macaroni and cheese-flavored candy canes.

Included in House FAA bill: Minimum size for airline seats

The House voted Wednesday to direct the federal government to set a minimum size for airline seats, bar passengers from being kicked off overbooked planes, and consider whether to restrict animals on planes. Those and other passenger-related provisions were included in a bill to authorize Federal Aviation Administration programs for five years. The House approved the measure by a 398-23 vote,...

Uber agrees to $148M settlement with states over data breach

CHICAGO (AP) - Uber will pay $148 million and tighten data security after the ride-hailing company failed for a year to notify drivers that hackers had stolen their personal information, according to a settlement announced Wednesday. Uber Technologies Inc. reached the agreement with all 50 states and the District of Columbia after a massive data breach in 2016. Instead of reporting it, Uber hid...

Chandler woman stopped for driving in HOV lane with fake baby

CHANDLER, Ariz. (KSAZ) - It's happened again, and this time, with a fake baby. The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a motorcycle trooper stopped a woman for driving in the HOV lane of a Valley freeway with a baby doll in her car.

Stars player wears fan's replica sweater during game

A Dallas Stars fan showed his true colors when he took the shirt – or sweater – off his back and gave it to a player.

School bus driver arrested for letting kids take the wheel

Parents at an Indiana school are outraged after shocking video was shared of a school bus driver who is accused of letting students get behind the wheel. 

Teacher says she was fired for refusing to give credit

A Florida history teacher says she was fired for refusing to give half-credit to students who didn't turn in their assignments.

Save Me Steve: State Fair of Texas Deals

The great State Fair of Texas rolls into town this week. But before you bust the family budget, consumer reporter Steve Noviello says there no reason for anyone to pay full price.

Canoe gets stuck on gator's back

One Floridian quite the surprise when their canoe got stuck on top of a gator.

Chick-Fil-A surprises regular customer with 100th birthday party

The staff at Chick-Fil-A in Oldsmar hosted a very special party for a very special customer Friday: one of the store's regulars was turning 100,