McDonald's to temporarily close 850 restaurants in Russia
McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Boycotting vodka: Here's what you should know as businesses dump the alcohol amid the Russian invasion
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, some businesses and bars in the U.S. are showing support for Ukraine by either stopping the sale of Russian vodka, or dumping out their vodka entirely. Here's what you should know about this symbolic act.
Daylight saving time 2022: How to prepare your body for the time change
Each year, daylight saving time forces clock owners to shift their devices an hour ahead. In return, this can cause many people to wake up feeling exhausted.
Historical Larson Family Winery forced to shut down temporarily due to fire
A fire broke out in the Larson Family Winery tasting room Wednesday night, forcing the winery to close the room temporarily.
Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
Oakland's Hella Tea honors hip-hop culture while selling comfort in a cup
Oakland's Hella Tea is an online store selling loose-leaf tea while paying homage to local Bay Area figures, especially those steeped in hip-hop culture.
Florida family's adoption of Ukraine children put on hold, worried for boys' safety
Russia's War on Ukraine is putting a halt to adoptions leaving families frustrated and worried about the safety of the children.
Mother thinks $100k lottery win is a scam, almost misses out
“I ignored the phone calls and emails for a few days, and then eventually I decided to log in to my online The Lott account. It all started to make sense when I discovered I’d won $100,000!,” the Australian woman said.
AMC popcorn, treats will start popping up outside of movie theatres in 2022
AMC hopes this will allow consumers to enjoy the unbeatable taste and aroma of “real movie theatre popcorn” outside of a theatre.
Planning a summer trip? Book your rental car now, experts say
Rental cars will be expensive and hard to find, according to travel experts. But here are some suggestions on how to save money on rental cars this year.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 travel quarantine rules this month
Hawaii is the only U.S. state to implement a coronavirus quarantine program of this kind.
Massive cargo ship carrying cars sinks in mid-Atlantic
A large cargo vessel carrying cars from Germany to the U.S. sank Tuesday in the mid-Atlantic, 13 days after a fire broke out on board, the ship’s manager and the Portuguese navy said.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Burger King reduces chicken nugget count from 10 to 8
According to MarketWatch, inflation is the reason customers will see fewer chicken nuggets on their plates.
San Francisco bars nix Russian-themed drinks
Bars are getting rid of their Moscow Mules and renaming drinks in solidarity of Ukraine instead.
Man gets in Tesla, chases suspected car thief through streets of San Francisco
A hot pursuit through the streets of San Francisco, caught on the cameras of a coffee-shop owner's Tesla as he chased a suspected car thief.
Boozy Mountain Dew now available but only in three states
Mountain Dew has launched a new drink with an alcoholic twist that’s available in Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa. But plans are in the works for the beverage to hit store shelves in other states.
Over 1.7M Hondas probed over reports of unexpected automatic braking
The automatic emergency braking systems on more than 1.7 million newer Hondas can stop the vehicles for no reason, according to several complaints to the NHTSA.
Chez Panisse to reopen legendary dining room in Berkeley
The well-known Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panissee, will reopen its dining room on March 8 after closing its indoor dining services for 2 years.
California bakery hiring paid 'doughnut enthusiast' to photograph, sample tasty treats
Johnny Doughnuts, based in N. California, is looking to hire a “doughnut enthusiast content intern” to try out new flavors and create social media content.