A brief history of loving (and hating) candy corn
"I love candy corn even though it looks like it should taste like a candle," one fan explained. "I also like that many people hate it. It makes me like it even more!"
How to stop squirrels and other animals from eating your pumpkins
From store-bought animal repellents to DIY deterrents, there are several remedies you can try in order to keep critters away from your Halloween and fall decorations.
The most popular Halloween costumes of 2023, according to Google
It’s spooky season, and if you’re still on the hunt for a costume, look no further than Google’s most-searched list for ideas.
These Halloween candies are the worst for your teeth, according to a dentist
A cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, California, reveals tips to protect kids’ dental health
M&M's will refill your candy for free if you run out on Halloween
You can have the free goodies delivered to your home on Halloween night.
Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving for fourth consecutive year
Walmart hinted in 2022 that closing on Thanksgiving would be the norm.
These Taylor Swift Halloween costumes might just steal the spotlight!
Taylor Swift's recent "Eras" tour and rumored romance with Travis Kelce have set the stage for a Halloween phenomenon. Experts predict that Swift's iconic image will inspire some of the year's most popular costumes.
Sony confirms slim PlayStation 5 console for upcoming holiday season
According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.
Survey: Many holiday shoppers anticipate gift spending will be equal or exceed last year
The majority of shoppers expect their holiday gift spending will stay flat or rise from 2022, according to a recent survey.
How old is too old to trick-or-treat? Experts weigh in
As Halloween approaches on October 31, the age-old question resurfaces: How old is too old for trick-or-treating?
McDonald's unveils spooktacular return of Boo Buckets for Halloween, featuring new editions
McDonald's is reviving its beloved Boo Buckets for Halloween, introducing a new edition alongside classic designs.
Ring could give you $1 million for video of aliens this Halloween
The $1 million grand prize will go to someone who "captures unaltered scientific evidence of a real extraterrestrial lifeform on their indoor or outdoor Ring device."
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Halloween display is getting attention
An Indiana woman's Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Halloween display is getting attention.
UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers this year at higher pay
UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 workers, at higher pay than a year ago, to help handle the holiday rush this season, in line with hiring the previous three years.
SF Chinatown kicks off 33rd annual Moon Cake festival
San Francisco Chinatown launched its 33rd annual Autumn Moon Cake Festival Saturday afternoon in a celebration of traditional Chinese culture.
Hallmark Channel's 'Countdown to Christmas' movie lineup released
Hallmark Channel lists 31 movies that will air on “Countdown to Christmas” and another nine that will run on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ “Miracles of Christmas.”
Child's dream of Rosh Hashanah event now draws more than 1,000 to Oakland
A song celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year, rang out in the Oakland Hills Friday evening, as a crowd sang and gathered outside for a very unique service that has become a 15-year tradition in the Bay Area.
Rising union support, strikes signal shift in labor landscape
Labor Day is a day when politicians court labor unions, and picnics are held across the nation. This year, unions are more optimistic about their prospects. Workers find unions more appealing due to better pay and fairer work regulations.
‘Something to do with America?’ When asked why we observe Labor Day, these Gen Zers ‘have no clue’
On the first Monday of September, Americans enjoy a long weekend marking the end of summer to celebrate Labor Day. But does the younger generation know why we celebrate?
I-80 highway shutdown poses challenge for Labor Day travelers
Packed planes and crowded roads are expected for travelers heading out for the Labor Day holiday weekend.