Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent all begin this week
Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.
Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.
Wendy's to close hundreds of restaurants as company looks to focus on value to boost sales
Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of underperforming U.S. restaurants as part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reviving sales and restoring customer trust.
Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of underperforming U.S. restaurants as part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reviving sales and restoring customer trust.
Applications open for chefs under 30 to enter the global S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition
The search is on for the next generation of culinary talent as applications are now being accepted worldwide for chefs under 30 to compete in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition.
The search is on for the next generation of culinary talent as applications are now being accepted worldwide for chefs under 30 to compete in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition.
Baby fruit purée recalled over elevated toxin levels, FDA says
The new baby food recall affects "Tippy Toes" Apple Pear Banana Fruit purée because the product contains high levels of patulin, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The new baby food recall affects "Tippy Toes" Apple Pear Banana Fruit purée because the product contains high levels of patulin, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Peanut butter products recalled in 40 states over 'foreign material' contamination
Ventura Foods LLC initiated a recall of its peanut butter products distributed in 40 states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Georgia.
Ventura Foods LLC initiated a recall of its peanut butter products distributed in 40 states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Georgia.
Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
Love is on the menu: Valentine’s Day 2026 food deals
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.
Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.
Southwest Airlines is rolling out SpaceX’s Starlink WiFi across its fleet
Southwest Airlines is taking its WiFi on board its fleet of planes to the next level with Space X’s Starlink.
Southwest Airlines is taking its WiFi on board its fleet of planes to the next level with Space X’s Starlink.
Stellantis issues 'do not drive' warning for 225,000 cars with unrepaired Takata air bags
Stellantis' new guidance impacts certain models of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Mitsubishi vehicles built between 2003 and 2016.
Stellantis' new guidance impacts certain models of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Mitsubishi vehicles built between 2003 and 2016.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
US to expand revoking passports for parents who owe child support, AP sources say
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Jaguar Land Rover recalls over 2,000 SUV EVs over fire risk
Jaguar Land Rover’s new recall covers the Jaguar I-Pace model vehicles manufactured between 2020–2021.
Jaguar Land Rover’s new recall covers the Jaguar I-Pace model vehicles manufactured between 2020–2021.
Flight passenger mistakenly boards wrong plane, lands in surprising country after many hours
An United passenger realized their mistake midair when asking why the Houston trip was taking so long.
An United passenger realized their mistake midair when asking why the Houston trip was taking so long.
Beef prices in focus as Trump signs order aimed at consumer relief
A new order from President Trump aims to increase beef imports to help lower the surge in beef prices that has occurred in recent years.
A new order from President Trump aims to increase beef imports to help lower the surge in beef prices that has occurred in recent years.
American optimism drops to record low in new poll
How optimistic are you about the future? New polling found that Americans’ hope for their future is at an all-time low.
How optimistic are you about the future? New polling found that Americans’ hope for their future is at an all-time low.
Metro Detroit enters pothole season and what that means for drivers
Pothole season is here in Metro Detroit, and they are not just annoying, they can be a threat to safety, and they can lead to expensive vehicle repairs.
Pothole season is here in Metro Detroit, and they are not just annoying, they can be a threat to safety, and they can lead to expensive vehicle repairs.
BMW recalls nearly 90,000 vehicles over engine starter fire risk
The recall is tied to an engine starter that may overheat, posing a fire risk.
The recall is tied to an engine starter that may overheat, posing a fire risk.
Freebies and deals the day after the Super Bowl
Have a Super Bowl hangover? Several major chains are offering freebies and deals on Monday, Feb. 9, to help fans recover from Super Bowl Sunday.
Have a Super Bowl hangover? Several major chains are offering freebies and deals on Monday, Feb. 9, to help fans recover from Super Bowl Sunday.
Regulators expand probe into nearly 1.3M Ford F-150 pickup trucks over transmission issues
Federal regulators are expanding an investigation into 1.27 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks after reports of safety issues related to the vehicles' transmissions.
Federal regulators are expanding an investigation into 1.27 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks after reports of safety issues related to the vehicles' transmissions.