Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026

Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center; educational workshops, great programs

Next weekend, grab the kids and head to Schlitz Audubon Nature Center’s annual Hootenanny for a day filled with food, drinks, dancing and even owls.

Bilt expands rewards program with new cards for renters, homeowners: What to know

Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.

Indoor winter fun & outdoor safety tips from Ebenezer Child Care Centers

Sarah Rushford from Ebenezer Child Care Centers shares a few fun ideas for indoor play and safety tips for when we can get outside.

Recall of cheese products upgraded to highest danger level over Listeria-causing bacteria: FDA

The Food and Drug Administration announced that a recall of cheese products has been upgraded to the most serious risk category after testing positive for a potentially deadly bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes.

These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2026

Some baby names are disappearing fast. New data reveals which once-trendy names are falling out of favor.

Escrow payments rising nationwide with homeownership less attainable

Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.

Milwaukee Museum Days returns; 10 days of free, discounted admission

Museum Days is returning! It's a celebration of Milwaukee’s cultural attractions, featuring special admission offers at 26 participating museums across Milwaukee County and the surrounding region.

CDC reports first cruise norovirus outbreak this year, as nearly 90 people are infected

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.

Lego reveals Pokémon sets for first time ever

Lego and Pokémon have unveiled their first Lego Pokémon sets, featuring Pikachu and more. Here’s when and how fans can buy them.

Barbie launches 1st autistic doll: Where to buy and cost

Mattel has introduced its first autistic Barbie, expanding the company’s diversity-focused Fashionistas line.