Here are affordable summer vacation destinations for 2024

Most Americans are planning a trip this summer amid rising travel costs and soaring inflation, and some are willing to make financial sacrifices to enjoy a nice vacation, but deals on getaways are available.

Foraging feast: Taste Buds

Midwest forests are filled with spring blooms and fresh greens this time of year, and for Chef Alan Bergo, it's time to feast. Alan has a wealth of knowledge and skill in all facets of foraging, and that made him the perfect companion on Stephanie Hansen's quest to harvest nutrients from the great outdoors in the latest episode of Taste Buds.

McDonald's offering free 6-piece nuggets when ordered on app

McDonald's is offering a free 6-piece Chicken McNuggets on Wednesday, May 22, to customers who order through the McDonald's app, as part of their summer strategy to provide more value and attract app users, following their recent $5 meal deal announcement.

Biden releasing 1M oil barrels to combat summer gas prices

In an effort to lower gas prices ahead of the busy summer travel season, the Biden administration announced the release of 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy.

Taste Buds Face-Off Sweepstakes: Brie Cheese

Hey Taste Buds! Want to win $500? Taste Buds is teaming up with Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars to celebrate Minnesota Makers. We’re trying a whole bunch of local products and putting them head-to-head in a taste test to find our favorites. This week's Face-Off was between Alemar Cheese Company and Redhead Creamery. Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, tasted brie cheese from each company and picked a winner. Spoiler alert — It was Redhead Creamery.