Guy Fieri turns trash can nachos into holiday dessert

The new holiday dessert nachos feature M&Ms, brownie pieces, and salted caramel, and you can have them delivered to your home before the holidays.

Pantone’s 2023 color of the year is Viva Magenta

Pantone said its 2023 color of the year is Viva Magenta, an animated red that "welcomes anyone and everyone with the same verve for life and rebellious spirit."

Chicago-based Real Good Stuff closing after 8 years

Chicago-based café and smoothie chain Real Good Stuff is closing its doors after eight years of operation. 

Watch: Garbage truck explodes into flames after hitting overpass in Indianapolis

A resident, whose camera captured the moment, said vehicles often accidentally hit the overpass, but that this particular crash was one of the worst in years.

Baby massages can help keep infants calm, happy during stressful holiday season
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Adults are not the only ones who get stressed out during the holiday season. Elina Furman, a certified infant massage instructor, shows how to properly massage your baby when things get overwhelming.

Dekalb mom makes it to final rounds of 'Fab Over 40' contest
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The "Fab Over 40" contest recognizes one lucky woman over the age of 40 while also supporting breast cancer awareness. The winner gets a two-page spread in NewBeauty magazine, $40,000 and a spa-cation of a lifetime.

What can investors do to recoup from crypto crash?
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The recent collapse of crypto exchange FTX has created a massive ripple effect, some even calling for digital currency to be regulated. Investment expert Dion Pouncil explains what you can do if you invested in crypto.

'The Lunch Squad' is cooking meals for those in need — and you can help

At Connections for the Homeless, they need more volunteers. People showed up to help on Thanksgiving, but the work to feed people goes way beyond that.

Popular Chicago holiday beer tastes like Frango Mints

A Chicago-based brewing company is partnering with Garrett Popcorn and Frango Chocolates to create a unique blend for a beer.

NORAD Santa Tracker relaunches on Dec. 1: 'Santa planning going on'

Up until Christmas, families can look forward to Santa tracking updates from NORAD’s 67th annual ‘NORAD Tracks Santa’ program.

Potatoes 'can be part of healthy diet,' help with weight loss, study says

The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.

Tips for introducing your significant other to family over the holidays
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Lisa Hutcherson, vice president at Selective Search, dishes out tips for the brave souls looking to introduce their significant others to family members this holiday season.

RIP Rudolph: Bear takes on inflatable Christmas reindeer at Lake Tahoe home

David Lester from Zephyr Cove, Nevada woke up Saturday to find his Christmas decorations in disarray — and the culprit was caught on camera.

McDonald’s McGold Card: How you can win free food for life

The fast food chain is kicking off the holiday season with the chance to win one of their secret McGold cards that get you free food for life.

Morning people tend to have higher verbal intelligence, study suggests

Despite previous research that has suggested evening types have superior verbal intelligence, a new study seems to indicate that the early bird really does get the worm.

Former suburban restaurant owner pleads guilty in upskirt video case
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A former restaurant owner in the southwest suburbs has pled guilty after being charged for taking illicit videos of his underage female employees.