Flying on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays often means cheaper fares, thanks to lower demand compared to busy travel days. Booking early is still smart—especially for holidays—but keep tracking ...

There are 11 federal holidays recognized in the United States for the year 2026. March, April, and August are the only months in 2026 without a federal holiday. Since July 4, 2026, falls on a Saturday ...

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President Trump delayed implementation of tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets, vanities — and pasta — over the New Year’s holiday. Furniture stocks are reacting positively to the reprieve. If ...

MINNEAPOLIS — The misspelled day care at the center of viral outrage over the Somali community’s multibillion-dollar fraud scandal shut down last week, the head of Minnesota’s child services ...

Q: If the church’s new year begins on the first Sunday of Advent, then why is the secular New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) a holy day of obligation? A: You are correct that the church’s liturgical new year ...

Ask any frequent flyer or travel expert, and they’ll tell you: The earlier you fly, the better your chances of getting out on time. “According to my experience, the best time to fly is between 4 am ...

Yes the darkest day of the year is here, but that means brighter days are ahead. Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The Northern Hemisphere’s shortest day and longest night of ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — One way to get 2026 off on the right foot is taking a step or two or ten by going on a hike at one of 17 state parks around Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources ...

Travel experts agree that midweek flights—especially on Tuesdays—are typically the best option for cheaper airfare and fewer crowds. With the advent of modern pricing algorithms, there’s no longer a ...