Chick-fil-A is one of America's toughest franchises, and the startup cost may shock you

Chick-fil-A is one of America's toughest franchises to get, attracting thousands of hopeful applicants each year for a limited number of owner-operator opportunities.

Ford to invest $1 billion in new Kentucky truck plant

Ford is investing $1 billion to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.

'Very hot' coffee and tea linked to higher cancer risk

Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford.

TSA weighs major change to frustrating airport security rule for some travelers

Travelers could soon be allowed to bring full water bottles through some airport security checkpoints — a major shift from longstanding airport security restrictions.

Poll reveals Americans' favorite sports to watch in 2026

America’s longtime favorite sport may be losing its grip. New polling reveals Americans' favorite sports to watch in 2026.

TSA may allow full water bottles through airport security for some travelers

The Transportation Security Administration is considering allowing TSA PreCheck passengers to bring full water bottles through security checkpoints, according to reports.

Where are the happiest people in America? These states rank highest

Where you live may have more to do with your happiness than you think. New data is revealing the happiest states in America. See the list.

Dolly Parton’s ‘Life of Many Colors Museum’ and ‘Song Teller Hotel’ to open Sept. 29 in Nashville

Dolly Parton fans will soon be able to take a journey of the late global superstar's life "from the top of the mountains to the top of the world" at "Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum" and stay at the new "Song Teller Hotel" in Nashville. Both the museum and hotel will open on September 29.

America’s most popular beers by state: See what drinkers prefer in PA, NJ, DE

What’s America’s most-searched beer? It depends on where you live. New analysis of Google Trends data reveals which beers dominate across the country.

Hero who duct-taped violent Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out after suspect fired from Tucson firm

"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.

US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns

Travel restrictions have been placed on U.S. government employees in the Mexican border city of Nogales, Sonora, according to officials.

Walmart berry recall expands over E. coli contamination risk

The new recall is an expansion of one issued in July with federal health officials saying the affected frozen berries were sold at Walmart stores in multiple states including Florida, Illinois, and Minnesota.