David Paul Morris, Getty Images Why Are Parents Ordering Fewer Happy Meals These Days? — Dollars and Sense
Sales of Happy Meals and other children’s meals that come with a toy inside the box have declined six percent over the past five years. So has all the information about childhood obesity finally sunk in with parents?
WMAZ Kindergartner Arrested After Throwing Temper Tantrum in School [VIDEO]
Most children who throw temper tantrums wind up in time-out. But one six-year-old in Georgia had such a violent fit that cops felt the need to handcuff her and take her to the police station.
tobyotter, Flickr Texas Hospital Sparks Controversy for Refusing to Hire Obese Employees
When you apply for a job, you assume your qualifications are what matter most, but the Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas is also asking prospective new hires to step on a scale. If they weigh too much, they’re excluded from consideration.
Slaven Vlasic/Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images Donald Trump Gives the Go-Ahead for Transgender Woman to Compete for Spot in Miss Universe Pageant
A transgender woman who was previously barred from competing for Canada’s spot in the Miss Universe pageant has been cleared to do so after pageant-runner Donald Trump gave the thumbs-up.
Christopher Furlong, Getty Images Is the World Running Out of Chocolate?
In news that could make parents hoard their kids’ Easter candy for themselves, experts say that in the coming years, the world could very well run out of chocolate.
Lionsgate Weekend Box Office — ‘The Hunger Games’ Continues to Eat Up the Competition
‘The Hunger Games’ once again treated the competition like dots in a Pac-Man game, swallowing them all without a trace. It earned $61.1 million and took the top spot at the weekend box office for the second week in a row.
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images School Forces Students to Delete Facebook Pages
Schools these days seem to have no compunctions about policing students’ use of social media. An Indiana teenager was recently expelled for swearing in a tweet, and now a Brooklyn, New York school is forcing its charges to delete their Facebook accounts — or face expulsion themselves.
5 Must Eat Foods to Keep Your Heart Healthy
While scores of studies have been done to determine which foods are the best for your heart health, doctors at last weekend’s American College of Cardiology conference say there are five in particular that are especially beneficial.
Thinkstock What Are the Happiest Jobs in America?
When you’re considering accepting a job, wouldn’t it be nice to know if the people who already hold similar positions are happy doing them? If so, you may find a new survey particularly interesting.
ABC ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Debut Recap — Who Did the Judges Love?
It’s time for season 14 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’!
Hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet are back in place to emcee the festivities, and if last year is any indication, he’ll be witty and charming and she’ll wear too much makeup and ask the dancers inane questions. Also returning are the judges: gentle-but-honest Carrie Ann Inaba, British truth-teller Len Goodman, and the fun but flamboyantly inappropriate Bruno Tonioli.
WDIV-TV What the…?! Michigan Lottery Winner Remained on Food Stamps [VIDEO]
One would think that winning $1 million in a state lottery would automatically disqualify the recipient from getting food stamps. But one would be wrong.
Scott Olson, Getty Images What Is Bank of America Charging Customers for This Time? – Dollars and Sense
Bank of America, seemingly undaunted by last year’s consumer backlash after instituting debit card fees, is now trying out new charges on checking accounts.
Is Fracking to Blame for the Earthquakes in East Texas? [POLL] May 17, 2012
[BREAKING] Another Earthquake Confirmed in East Texas This Morning May 17, 2012
Outrage? Verizon Wireless Killing Unlimited Data Plans [POLL] May 16, 2012
Sugarland Fan Critically Injured at Indiana State Fair Returns Home May 15, 2012
Swamp People's Mitchell Guist — His Incredible TV Moments [VIDEOS] May 14, 2012
- Daily Roundup: Country Stars Mourn the Death of Two Music Icons + More May 17, 2012
- Dolly Parton Reflects on the Passing of 'Wonderful Singer' Donna Summer May 17, 2012
- Taylor Swift Donates $4M to Country Music Hall of Fame for Music Education May 17, 2012
- Win a Pair of Justin Boots Autographed by Stoney LaRue May 17, 2012
- Donna Summer Dead: Country Artists Share Thoughts About Queen of Disco May 17, 2012
- Edens Edge Reveal Track Listing for Self-Titled Debut Album May 17, 2012
- Rascal Flatts' 'Changed' Goes Gold May 17, 2012
