US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns

Travel restrictions have been placed on U.S. government employees in the Mexican border city of Nogales, Sonora, according to officials.

New USDA rule could force thousands of convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps

Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.

JetBlue unveils new first-class seating for domestic flyers

The airline's new BlueFirst cabin will offer more legroom, upgraded dining, priority airport perks and enhanced onboard technology on select domestic routes.

Labor Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Labor Day, observed annually on the first Monday in September, is a celebration of the achievements of American workers. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering deals and discounts.  

Ford recalls nearly 150,000 Mustangs over wiring issue

Nearly 150,000 Ford Mustangs have been recalled over concerns that a wiring issue could cause a wide variety of problems, ranging from headlights not operating to the car not being able to move. 

Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users

Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.

Nationwide recall of pet food issued over salmonella concerns

Food and Drug Administration officials said the latest pet food recall covers Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe sold in stores across the country.

Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events

Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.

Smucker’s Uncrustables lawsuit against Trader Joe’s allowed to proceed

The difference between a circle and a squircle could help decide a lawsuit over whether Trader Joe’s frozen sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables.

Tofu recalled over possible ink contamination; sold in 29 states

More than 10,000 cases of tofu were recalled across nearly 30 states after the discovery of a potential contaminant.

Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination

The State Department's Level 3 advisory warns of terrorism and unrest in Israel, with some areas near Gaza carrying a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning.

Worker at Wayne Ford plant injured on the job Monday morning

Two ambulances and police cars were at the Michigan Avenue facility, at about 6 a.m. when SkyFOX flew over the scene.

2026 Detroit Jazz Festival Guide: What to know

Detroit's Jazz Fest is back for its 47th year at Hart Plaza. Here's everything you need to know about the Labor Day Weekend festival celebrating all things jazz.

2026 Arts, Beats & Eats: What to know

The Arts, Beats & Eats festival is returning to Royal Oak this Labor Day Weekend. We have everything you need to know about planning your festival attendance here.

American Airlines bets big on international travel with 7 new routes

New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network.