Decade of the smartphone: 2010s ushered in larger devices, more apps and ‘screen time’ issues
As 2019 draws to a close, it’s increasingly more difficult to recall how we used to get from one location to another without the benefit of the smartphone.
Hurricane Dorian, Notre Dame, Area 51: 2019 through the lens of Google trends
2019 has been a roller-coaster year, bringing everything from devastating natural disasters to a joke-turned-festival at Area 51. Here's a look back at the Google trends that dominated our online searches.
Utah woman claims vet mistakenly euthanized pet dog after calling wrong family
A Utah family is coping with losing their dog after a vet reportedly euthanized him by mistake.
Video captures man’s heroic rescue of dog after leash gets shut in elevator doors
A heroic rescue of a small dog was captured on video after the leash got caught between the closing doors.
Oakland County sisters explode with joy when Christmas wish for new puppy comes true
Christmas is still two weeks away but for an Oakland County family, Santa Claus has already delivered the puppy they wanted.
Belgian prodigy, 9, withdraws from college because they won't let him graduate before he turns 10
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg named TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year
The 16-year-old Swedish activist is the youngest person to ever receive the distinction.
55,000 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos recalled for possible plastic contamination
The affected product, called El Monterey Signature Burrito Egg, Sausage & Cheese, was shipped to retail locations nationwide.
Merriam-Webster declares 'they' its 2019 word of the year
A common but increasingly mighty and very busy little word, “they,” has an accolade all its own.
From streaming to self-driving cars: How technology has changed our lives over the past 10 years
Technology has changed our lives dramatically over the past decade, forcing consumers to look at products in a way they never have before.
Company surprises its 198 employees with $10 million holiday bonus
The real estate firm said the average employee will receive $50,000.
Pete Frates, inspiration behind ALS ice bucket challenge, dies at 34
Pete Frates, the creator and inspiration behind the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, has died, according to Boston College. He was 34.
'Marriage Story,' 'The Irishman' shine as Netflix dominates the Golden Globe nominations
The streaming service Netflix flexed its muscles Monday as nominations were announced for the 77th Golden Globes, with its relationship drama "Marriage Story" collecting a leading six nominations, while the mob drama "The Irishman" collected five.
Walmart apologizes for sweater featuring Santa with cocaine
The sweater shows Santa with cocaine and the phrase "let it snow."
Miss Universe 2019 crowned, Steve Harvey blunders again
Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019.
‘Stay happy, stay strong’: Inspirational 11-year-old rings cancer-free bell in time for the holidays
An 11-year-old boy in Georgia has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after kicking cancer in less than a year.
December’s ‘Full Cold Moon’ to usher in cold temperatures, extra hours of darkness
The last full moon of the decade will peak Thursday, Dec. 12.
Boy waiting for heart transplant asking for Christmas cards
A young boy waiting for a new heart will have to spend another holiday in the hospital, so he is asking for Christmas cards to make his room a little more cheerful.
'Not a dry eye': Boy invites entire kindergarten class to witness his adoption hearing
A 5-year-old boy from Michigan lovingly invited his whole kindergarten classmates to witness the big day.
After Rapper T.I.'s comments, New York may ban 'virginity' tests
Rapper T.I. garnered headlines after he told a podcast that he takes his daughter for so-called virginity tests every year.