Abram Engle, pet influencer and dad to orange cat Kurt and kitten Gary, recently introduced a holiday favorite: the Cat Christmas Tree by MEOWPY. This clever cat tree converts into a festive Christmas ...

From the sweet aroma of baked cookies to the festive family gatherings, Shawn Hundertmark’s mom always put the merry in Christmas. When she died 20 years ago, Hundertmark dedicated his yearly ...

Minimum wage will increase across much of the country in 2026, with raises scheduled in dozens of states, cities and counties as inflation and rising living costs continue to pressure workers’ ...

Dozens of states, cities and counties will see increased minimum wages in 2026, helping millions of Americans combat an increasingly urgent affordability crisis. On Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will ...

At age 73, most retirees must start required minimum distributions from pretax accounts. Certain heirs with an inherited individual retirement account also must take RMDs. For retirees, your first RMD ...

Some workers will receive pay boosts next year as higher minimum wage regulations take effect in 22 states and 66 cities and counties across the U.S., a change that could help low-income households ...

Picking the perfect tree doesn’t have to be a hassle. Kristin Tompkins, with Lights for Decorators, said all you have to do is choose what you like and have fun. “Pick one you just like,” Tompkins ...

As the holiday season gets into swing, Christmas tree farmers across southern Maine are seeing an increased amount of business, and are confident in the long-term viability of the market. Doug Fortier ...

Elsie and Raymond Whitney next to what remains of the “magnificent specimen” of a blue spruce they donated to Church Street in Burlington for the holiday season. Photo by Liberty Darr/Other Paper This ...

David Muir celebrates tree farmers across America. For the 14th year running, "World News Tonight" launched its annual Made in America series with anchor David Muir shining a light on the farmers ...