LARCHMONT, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- There's a limited supply of helium, most of which is stored deep inside the Earth. Demand for the gas is up and suppliers are struggling to fill orders. CBS2's Tony ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- What's a special birthday party without balloons? That's what Juanita Chapman, of Wilkins Township, thought as she planned her husband's special celebration. "It's his 50th, and I ...

Helium is the second-most abundant element in the galaxy, yet Party City is struggling to find enough of the gas to fill balloons.Balloons are big business for Party City. The company's mylar balloon ...

Q: I read that there is a limited supply of helium, which is important for MRI machines and other industrial uses. So why do we waste it filling party balloons? Although helium is the second most ...

You've probably been to parties decorated by floating helium balloons, but could they soon be a thing of the past? Some people have been posing the question, as there is a shortage of helium. While ...

YAKIMA, Wash. - Helium is a precious resource used across various industries, from cryogenics and superconductivity to rocket fuel pressurization. It's also great for party balloons. But in Yakima and ...

Helium party balloons are being blamed for a brief power outage that hit downtown Everett over the weekend. Snohomish County Public Utility District spokesman Bob Bolerjack says it doesn’t happen ...

Balloons are a part of celebrations for both young and old, whether it is a first birthday fete or a retirement party. Often used as the primary decor for a space, bundles of balloons are purchased ...

At some point, most people have sucked the helium out of a balloon to get that squeaky, high-pitched voice - including one of the classiest ladies out there, Dame Helen Mirren - but it's time to put ...

Party City is making efforts to mitigate a bad year, but it still may be too early to celebrate. The manufacturer and seller of party goods said it's recovered from the helium shortage and is ...

Helium is the second-most abundant element in the galaxy, yet Party City is struggling to find enough of the gas to fill balloons. Balloons are big business for Party City (PRTY). The company’s mylar ...