USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.

Trump admin grilled over beef prices as costs rise
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LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with POLITICO’s Grace Yarrow, who works as a food and agriculture policy reporter. They are speaking about the forces currently keeping beef prices elevated and why pressure on the industry could last for years. Even though beef costs have climbed, consumer appetite for the product remains strong. In 2025, shoppers spent more than $45 billion on beef, buying more than 6.2 billion pounds, according to data from Beef Research, a contractor for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. 

Swatch, AP watch collab gets massive crowds, police respond at multiple stores

A limited watch launch between Swatch and AP prompted crowds in the hundreds at stores and malls across the country Saturday, with some getting so rowdy that arrests were made.

Straus Creamery ice cream products recalled

Ice cream from Straus Family Creamery that was distributed to 17 states has been recalled because some containers could potentially have metal fragments in them.

More than 100K teething toys recalled after nearly a dozen choking incidents

A major recall has been issued for more than 100,000 children’s teething toys after reports linked the products to serious choking hazards.

20% of homebuyers are Gen Z — here’s where they’re buying

Gen Z is becoming a growing force in the U.S. housing market, now accounting for nearly 1 in 5 mortgage requests nationwide. Here’s where they are buying.

Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger: What this means for travelers

Allegiant Air has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a combined low-cost carrier. Here's what this means for travelers.

US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day

The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.

Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis for glitch that may allow vehicles to drive into standing water

Waymo issued a recall for certain its fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems over a software issue that may cause the vehicle to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.

Top 100 summer destinations amid rising travel costs

Which summer destinations offer the most bang for your buck? New data is revealing the top travel destinations amid rising costs.

Cruise passengers shaken by third death at popular port less than a year after opening

The death of an elderly woman after a mobility scooter accident marks the third death at Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key in less than a year since it opened.

Remembering ValuJet Flight 592, 30 years later
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Today marks the 30-year anniversary of the tragic ValuJet plane crash from 1996. The incident claimed the lives of 110 people. Reportedly, ValuJet flight 592 was just leaving Miami International Airport as a fire started inside the plane’s cargo area. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Steven C. Marks, an aviation and civil litigation attorney, who helped represent a number of the victims after the crash. 

These cities rank as the best places to start a career in 2026, according to data

For young professionals searching for a job in a crowded market, finding an opportunity may come down to the zip code you're in, which might improve your odds of securing a job based on a recent report.