Having friends or family come to visit you in the U.S. is about to get more expensive if they need a visa to enter the country. President Trump's massive tax and spending bill called for the creation of a new 'Visa Integrity Fee,' a $250 charge added on top of all other

The first lottery for tickets to the 2026 Men's World Cup is now open. The upcoming tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, will be the largest ever, with 48 teams competing across a continent. But as the tournament is set to host more games across more

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Fewer people are flocking to Sin City, and many on social media claim America’s gambling capital is empty. But that’s not the whole story. Tourism is down so far this year in Vegas, with total visitor volume down 8% so far compared to 2024, as international travelers are

On New York City's mayoral ballot, candidates can be listed twice if they are the nominee of different parties. That’s caught the eye of some online, who are questioning why Zohran Mamdani, who is the nominee of both the Democratic Party and the Working Families Party, and

You’ve probably seen the headlines about thousands of corporate jobs cuts over the last month, and subsequent videos online proclaiming it’s the beginning of artificial intelligence taking our jobs. But, there is a lot we don’t know. While the government shutdown has ended after

Inflation, tariffs and bird flu are all playing a role in how much you'll be paying for your holiday meal this year. Tim McPhillips spoke to a food economist to break down the costs.

Frasers, Balsams, White Pines .... each variety of Christmas tree comes with its pros and cons. Which type is right for your home? And, when you settle on your tree (or pretend to remember which kind you chose last year), how can you keep it fresh as long as possible? PBS News'

You could say the Christmas season truly begins at a produce auction, in the heart of Pennsylvania. More specifically, Buffalo Valley Produce Auction in Mifflinburg, Penn., also known as the ‘Largest Christmas Tree Auction in the World,’ where buyers from up and down the east

In a string of ultimatums around U.S. ownership of Greenland, President Donald Trump suggested at the World Economic Forum this week that America had once given Greenland “back to Denmark." History tells a different story. Tim McPhillips takes a closer look at the relationship

The Winter Olympics are upon us. The 2026 Games, which kick off Feb. 6, will be jointly hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, a ski town near Italy's border with Austria. Around 2,800 athletes representing 90 national Olympic committees are expected to compete in in 116 medal

Ski mountaineering, also known as skimo, will make its Olympic debut in this year's Winter Games. What exactly is that? Think of the sport, popular among Alpine nations, as a kind of mix between skiing and hiking. Athletes start at the bottom of the mountain, ascending both on

Nearly 200 pieces of New Deal-era artwork, once on display in our nation’s post offices, are missing or significantly damaged. A part of then-President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s push to raise America’s stature on the global art stage and provide employment amidst the Great

Your summer vacation may have just gotten more expensive, again. Nearly every major U.S. airline has raised the price of checking a bag in recent weeks, as spiking jet fuel prices send their costs soaring. Most airlines raised the price by about $10 for the first and second

The TV shopping network QVC announced Thursday it intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The network, which also owns the Home Shopping Network, has faced stiff competition as viewers turn away from traditional television and towards influencer-sold products on

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A new rule will automatically register men between 18 and 25 for the Selective Service starting in December. How will that work? The registration requirement for the Selective Service System, a database for the federal government in case of a military draft, is already law. But