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Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations, theme for 2020



Just one week after welcoming a massive 18-plus-foot Fraser fir at the White House, first lady Melania Trump has shared footage of the festive decorations adorning the halls of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Bride-to-be asks her guests to compete in photo contest so she doesn't have to hire photographer



A bride-to-be is getting in trouble online – after she seemed to come up with a creative way to cut down on wedding costs.

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Americans increasingly turning to fresh Christmas trees during pandemic: 'It really is a memory maker'



Freshly cut Christmas trees are increasing in popularity this year, with many young families wanting a new — or renewed — tradition to end a dreary year on a happier note.

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NYC couple has given 10,000 backpacks, 200 gallons of sanitizer to homeless during pandemic



Even before the coronavirus hit the U.S., Jeffrey Newman and Jayson Conner were committed to helping people in need.

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Man compliments waitress on bald head at wife's birthday dinner, suffers consequences for 'over a year'



The man, who posted the story to Reddit earlier this week, further revealed that the incident took place during a birthday dinner for his wife.

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National Dog Show results: Scottish deerhound takes best in show, but tiny pup Chester wins Twitter's heart



A 3-year-old Scottish deerhound named Claire won the National Dog Show 2020 Thursday — becoming the first of her breed ever to fetch the coveted title.

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Booze-erker: Woman smashes 500 bottles of booze in British supermarket



A berserk woman went on a booze-related rampage — smashing hundreds of bottles of wine and spirits inside a British supermarket Wednesday.

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Divorce rates skyrocket during normally quiet Thanksgiving week, lawyers blame pandemic



It may not be a happy holiday after all.

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Japanese face masks being sold for $9.6G feature pearls, crystals, more



Coronavirus PPE, but make it luxury.

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Woman loses nearly 100 pounds and transforms life as a model, scholar



A woman from Virginia transformed her life from the inside-out after having gastric bypass surgery and finding new motivation.

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Coronavirus passports with vaccination info in development: report



The COVID-19 digital passport would provide a digital document showing a traveler's coronavirus test results and if they have been vaccinated.

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Holidays 2020: Report reveals most popular time to start decorating home



There’s no place like home for the holidays – so when’s it acceptable to start decorating?

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Americans shifting travel and commuting budgets to home repairs during pandemic



Americans are spending the most on home maintenance in 2020, a new study suggests.

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'The Bachelor' mansion hits Airbnb, and it is not cheap



Will you accept this rental?

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NYC teachers stun students by giving remote lessons from hammocks, moving cars



The oddities of remote instruction now include teachers who can conduct classes just about anywhere — from the back seat of a moving car to a backyard hammock, officials acknowledge.

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Couple with last names 'White,' 'Christmas' marry just in time for the holidays



Kieran White and Tilly Christmas have come together in a union that should be celebrated by decking the halls — or some jingle bells, at the very least.

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Flight attendant union official congratulates Biden, Harris



Sara Nelson, the president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Twitter Saturday.

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What Kamala Harris, Donald Trump were doing when 2020 presidential election results came in



The moment the 2020 presidential election results were finally projected on Saturday, at least two of the candidates were in the midst of getting some exercise. 

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Purina sells insect-based dog, cat food to be more eco-friendly



On Thursday, Purina, owned by Nestlé, announced that it will be selling a new line of dog and cat food made with “alternative proteins” including insects, fava beans and millet, a cereal grain.

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First dogs to return to White House: Here are some other famous presidential pets



When President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in in January, he and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, won’t be alone when they move into the White House. They’ll be bringing their two German shepherds, Champ and Major.

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TikTok user discovers boyfriend is cheating after noticing detail in sunglasses



Maybe take any reflective lenses off if you're going to cheat? Or just don't cheat at all? Maybe?

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After 14 sons, Michigan couple finally has their first daughter



Kateri Schwandt, 45, gave birth to her first daughter on Thursday. Kateri and her husband Jay, 45, already have 14 sons.

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver marries in grandmother's Dior wedding dress



Eunice Kennedy Shriver got married in her namesake grandmother’s 67-year-old Dior wedding dress in a small Miami wedding.

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Unemployed man finds new job by posting huge resume on truck



It’s a full-time job to look for a job, but one man refused to let opportunity drive by.

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More pets than children in Taiwan as birthrate drops, report indicates



A stroller on the streets of Taipei is seemingly just as likely to carry a puppy as a human baby these days.

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UK man stockpiles pasta amid second coronavirus lockdown



Aldi shopper at UK grocery store unloads pounds of pasta at checkout during second lockdown.

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'Hot chocolate bombs' take over TikTok as the new quarantine drink trend



TikTok users have moved on from whipping their coffee and are now putting “bombs” into their hot chocolate.

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Japanese mandarin oranges purchased at $9.6G for a single crate



One fruit lover in Japan has dropped a serious wad of cash to get their Vitamin C fix.

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London bar named best in the world in new ranking



When it comes to spots to stop for a drink, this place really raises the bar.

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Prince Charles launches a gin with herbs picked from his garden



Prince Charles is getting into the spirits business with new 40 proof gin.

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New Orleans' Dixie Beer reveals 'unifying' new name



Same beer, new brand.

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Disney releases recipe for POG juice served at Florida park, Hawaiian resort



The juice blend, which will “make you feel like you’re relaxing on the sandy beaches of Hawai’I,” according to Disney’s blog, has been a popular item on the parks' breakfast menus.

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Tourists can visit Titanic wreckage for $125G starting in 2021



OceanGate Expeditions is bringing “citizen scientists” on a series of undersea missions to document the wreckage of the Titanic.

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Dallas airport looks to 'smart bathrooms' to help slow coronavirus spread



Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is rolling out new technology that, officials say, may help prevent the spread of the coronavirus among travelers.

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Sea turtle with two amputated flippers learns to swim again



Lou, an olive ridley sea turtle with two amputated flippers, was released back into the ocean after five years of rehabilitation in Australia.

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Canadian trick-or-treater finds wedding ring at bottom of candy haul



A Canadian trick-or-treater got more than candy on Halloween night.

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Single Ohio man adopts 5 siblings so they wouldn’t be separated



Robert Carter, 29, a single man from Cincinnati, Ohio, adopted five siblings so they wouldn’t have to be separated in the foster system.

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Acai shop's oddly-placed bathroom mirror sparks fears on TikTok that bathroom-goers are being spied on



If a bathroom mirror isn’t above the sink, it’s in a weird place.

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Truck driver in McDonald's drive-thru gets stuck, almost flattens car on his way out



Drive-thrus are supposed to make getting food easier, not harder.

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Cruise lines will need volunteer guests before they can resume sailing



Would you test COVID-19 safety protocols if it meant going on a cruise?

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Prince William, Kate Middleton hiring a new housekeeper



Prince William and Kate Middleton are hiring a housekeeper to help keep their Kensington Palace home spotless, and are seeking candidates that are just as reliable as they are discreet.

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Should you stay in hotels during the pandemic?



In a recent travel update, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention makes it clear: Staying home is the best way to protect yourself against the coronavirus.

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Horses don't love specific humans, new study suggests



Aside from dogs and cats, horses may be one of the few animals that humans often have close relationships with. This may have led many people to fall in love with the majestic animals, although a new study suggests the feelings may not be mutual.

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The '2020 Scent' candle is here to take you on an olfactory journey through the year's strangest moments



The candle is advertised as having a four “quintessential aromas” inspired by the increasingly bleak reality of our current calendar year.

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Texas teacher's no-homework policy goes viral on TikTok -- but reactions are split



Courtney White, a teacher in Alvarado, Texas, posted a video on TikTok over the summer saying she doesn’t assign her students homework.

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Hellmann’s surprises couple named ‘Helms,' ‘Mayo’ on their wedding day with mayonnaise



Hellmann’s went out of its way to spread the love at a couple’s wedding.

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Pet parrot saves owner from house fire in Australia by calling his name



Anton Nguyen was asleep when his house in Brisbane, Australia, caught fire on Wednesday morning. His pet parrot Eric alerted him to the fire even before his smoke detector went off.

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Kentucky town elects dog as mayor: He's 'all ears'



This election has gone to the dogs.

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'Heartwarming' Facebook post from Illinois sheriff's office goes viral



Authorities in Illinois are being praised for going the extra mile to comfort and care for a child in protective custody over the weekend, after one officer shared the story in a moving Facebook post.

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UK's increased coronavirus cases linked to discount dining program, study claims



A discount dining program launched in the U.K. could be partially to blame for increased COVID-19 cases, new research finds.

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