Shake 'N Bake getting rid of plastic 'shaker' bags to save on waste
Shake ‘N Bake said the move will help to eliminate 900,000 pounds of plastic waste annually.
Lino Lakes family left with $20K hospital bill after toddler's COVID-19 treatment deemed not necessary
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
Mockingbird recalls 149,000 strollers that pose falling risk to children
People with these strollers should stop using them immediately and call Mockingbird to get a free frame kit.
Lake Tahoe ski resorts opening early
Ski resorts around Lake Tahoe are opening early this fall.
GM recalls nearly 340K big SUVs over daytime running lights issue
The recall covers certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans, as well as some GMC Yukons and Cadillac Escalades.
Wendy’s adding first-ever peppermint Frosty to menu just in time for the holidays
The new frozen dessert launches on Nov. 15, and you can grab one at Wendy’s locations and through the app.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s private art collection sells for record $1.5 billion
All the proceeds from the auction will go to charitable causes.
New York Times announces changes to Wordle
Certain types of words will no longer be the answer, and the paper urged players to refresh their browsers to make sure they stay synced with the rest of the users.
Domino’s Pizza employee makes dessert for girl whose birthday party guests didn't show
Domino's Pizza received a call from a mother hoping to cancel a large order she had placed, since “a number of her daughter’s peers hadn’t turned up to her birthday party.”
California voters reject tax on rich for more electric cars
California’s wealthiest residents won’t see a tax increase after voters rejected a measure Tuesday that would have boosted rates on incomes above $2 million to help put more electric cars on the roads.
Officials ask Harry Potter fans to stop leaving socks at Wales beach memorial for character Dobby
Freshwater West, a beach located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is home to a memorial, where fans travel to pay their respect for the fictional house elf.
Restaurant says customer called 911 over ‘pink BBQ’
The North Carolina restaurant said employees tried to explain to the woman how barbecuing works.
Love is in the air: Southwest pilot proposes to girlfriend during flight
Brad Ruff worked with his fellow Southwest Airlines colleagues to coordinate his proposal to Kristen Pierce.
World’s tallest woman takes first flight after airline makes big accommodations
The Turkish woman stands at 7 feet, 0.7 inches tall.
Van Gogh, a one-eared rescue dog, creates art with tongue
Van Gogh was recused from a dog fighting ring, which left him with severe injuries, including a mutilated ear and several lacerations on his body.
Fly now, pay later: Here’s how you can book a flight but pay for it next year
With air travel demand rising, one California-based company lets customers book a flight without paying for their ticket upfront.
Robot first responders saving lives in natural disasters
Next generation first responders use technology to not only save the lives of victims, it saves the lives on those first on the scene too.
Crocs, 7-Eleven release limited-edition shoe collaboration
The collection, called 7-Eleven X Crocs, launched globally on 11-7 (get it?) and features two limited-edition shoe styles.
Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts on Election Day 2022
Customers on Tuesday, Nov. 8 can get a free Original Glazed doughnut in celebration of “voters and our democracy,” the company said.
Non-stick pans could release millions of microplastic particles in possible 'health concern,' study says
Researchers in Australia said a crack on a Teflon-coated pan could release over 9,000 plastic particles.