Thanksgiving is here, and whether you are looking for some last-minute groceries, a quick cup of coffee, or an outfit for your Thanksgiving gathering, consumers will have some shopping options on the ...

Veterans Day, which commemorates all those who serve in the US military, has been a federal holiday since 1954 and has been observed in some form for over a century — it originally commemorated the ...

Outback Steakhouse’s parent company abruptly closed 21 restaurants in October as it begins a “comprehensive turnaround strategy” to keep up with its trendier competitors. Bloomin’ Brands, Outback’s ...

When Alana Abbott showed up to the Capitol on Monday morning, she thought she’d at least be able to go inside and look at the gift shop and take a tour. But for her and others traveling to Washington, ...

Despite the federal government shutdown, most national parks have been ordered to keep their gates open with bare-bones staffing and limited visitor services. Park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air ...

What is word stress and how do we use it? In words with more than one syllable, there’s usually at least one syllable that sounds clearer or more obvious. Maybe it’s stronger, louder or higher. For ...

Alcatraz Island, long closed as a federal prison and now one of San Francisco's most visited tourist sites, may see a revival of its darker past. President Donald Trump announced plans on Sunday to ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Khadija Khartit is a strategy, investment, and funding expert, and an educator of fintech ...