Paralyzed former Rutgers athlete expands bourbon brand into NY, donates $5.20 of every sale to research

Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is expanding his bourbon brand from New Jersey and Kentucky into New York and is donating proceeds from cases of liquor sold to find a cure for paralysis.

Tawas Point Lighthouse reopening after extensive renovations

After extensive repairs to the Tawas Point Lighthouse, the historic lighthouse overlooking Lake Huron and Tawas Bay will reopen this week.

Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination

Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales, LLC issued a recall for two Planters products produced at one of its facilities and distributed to five states in the southeast portion of the U.S., because they could cause fatal infections.

US pickle shortage tied to extreme weather in Mexico

The U.S. imports over a million tons of fresh cucumbers a year. Mexico is the second largest exporter of cucumbers in the world.

Airbnb launches ‘icons’ experiences; includes stay in Pixar’s ‘Up’ house, meeting Kevin Hart, and more

Airbnb said it's going to give customers a chance at overnight stays in a Paris museum, a bedroom filled with Ferrari racing cars, and other exotic settings with the launch of its new icons experiences.

New Krispy Kreme rewards program kicks off with free donuts for two weeks

Krispy Kreme is launching its most generous rewards program to date, providing a free dozen glazed donuts to both new and existing members, with special deals including free coffee and donuts running through May 11.

Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds

Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.

Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy

How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.

Bumble dating app no longer requires women to make first move

The dating app Bumble unveiled its newest feature “Opening Moves,” which gives women more choices in how they make romantic connections.

Bettergoods, Walmart’s new store-label grocery brand, coming to stores

Walmart’s new low-cost brand is bringing hundreds of grocery items, including plant-based and gluten-free options, to stores at prices that start at just $2.

USDA testing ground beef in states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows

The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”

Automatic emergency braking requirement coming to new vehicles

The mandate will go into effect within the next five years. It will give automakers time to bolster their systems - but could drive up prices of cars by about $82.

Oregon $1.3B Powerball winner is Laotian immigrant who has cancer

Cheng “Charlie" Saephan has been battling cancer for eight years. "Now I can bless my family and hire a good doctor for myself," he said.