Wildfire-friendly weather days have tripled globally since 1979, study finds

A new study shows hot, dry and windy weather that fuels extreme wildfires has nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years.
Costco is offering refunds for some restaurant gift cards. Here’s why

Buy a restaurant gift card at Costco recently? You may not be able to use it. Here’s why and how to get a refund.
Heads up spring break travelers, airports are about to be packed — But here’s what you can do.
The busiest airports, TSA changes and tips to avoid delays
‘Zero fear, maximum confidence’: Pig sneaks into home, seemingly on the hunt for snacks

A pig named Penelope slipped into a North Carolina home for snacks, surrendered after a brief cracker standoff.
18-year-old Georgia man arrested after running toward U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun

The suspect told authorities he was there to talk to a member of Congress.
Vatican will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Pope Leo XIV was invited to join the board last month.
Grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups accuses Hershey of cutting corners

The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is lashing out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’s brand
Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures

The move marks the Transportation Department’s latest effort to improve safety in the trucking industry.
Video shows police rushing to save child shot inside Georgia home

Authorities say three men fired multiple rounds into the home, striking the child as he slept
Fast and fur-ious: Dog makes unexpected Olympic debut during cross-country ski finish

There was a welcome addition to the end of Wednesday’s Olympic women’s cross-country skiing team sprint free race