Red Lobster to shutdown its oldest location after company's financial struggles
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
Texas adds deaf, hard of hearing designation to driver’s licenses
The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.
Teens spend nearly an hour on phones in late-night hours before school, study finds
Teenage children spend a decent-sized chunk of the overnight hours before school using their phones to check social media, stream videos, play games, and more, a new study finds.
Teenage children spend a decent-sized chunk of the overnight hours before school using their phones to check social media, stream videos, play games, and more, a new study finds.
America's best-tasting pizza chain is an old-school favorite, survey finds
The survey found that this pizza chain earned 19.1% of the votes for best-tasting fast-food pizza.
The survey found that this pizza chain earned 19.1% of the votes for best-tasting fast-food pizza.
House hunting? Data suggests the most affordable cities to buy a home
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Kroger cheese garlic croutons recalled over salmonella fears
The Food and Drug Administration said this new recall affects Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons distributed to stores in various states, including Georgia, Texas, and Illinois.
The Food and Drug Administration said this new recall affects Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons distributed to stores in various states, including Georgia, Texas, and Illinois.
TSA Gold+ launching in US airports - What travelers should know
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is moving forward with a new airport security initiative called TSA Gold+, a program that could significantly expand the role private companies play in passenger screening operations across the country.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is moving forward with a new airport security initiative called TSA Gold+, a program that could significantly expand the role private companies play in passenger screening operations across the country.
Millions expected to visit the US this summer for 2026 World Cup
With the FIFA World Cup set to kick off in just a few weeks, travelers are preparing to head to the United States. The tournament, which begins in June, is projected to welcome a record-number of tourists to the American host cities.
With the FIFA World Cup set to kick off in just a few weeks, travelers are preparing to head to the United States. The tournament, which begins in June, is projected to welcome a record-number of tourists to the American host cities.
New study shows increase in cruise demand despite recent outbreaks
The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.
The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.
Seasoning sold at Walmart recalled over salmonella concerns
Food and Drug Administration officials said this new recall covers Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning products because the items might be contaminated with salmonella.
Food and Drug Administration officials said this new recall covers Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning products because the items might be contaminated with salmonella.
Shein buying Everlane, sustainable fashion brand: Report
Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly acquiring Everlane, a fashion business that has built its brand on sustainability.
Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly acquiring Everlane, a fashion business that has built its brand on sustainability.
Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.
Swatch, AP watch collab gets massive crowds, police respond at multiple stores
A limited watch launch between Swatch and AP prompted crowds in the hundreds at stores and malls across the country Saturday, with some getting so rowdy that arrests were made.
A limited watch launch between Swatch and AP prompted crowds in the hundreds at stores and malls across the country Saturday, with some getting so rowdy that arrests were made.
Straus Creamery ice cream products recalled
Ice cream from Straus Family Creamery that was distributed to 17 states has been recalled because some containers could potentially have metal fragments in them.
Ice cream from Straus Family Creamery that was distributed to 17 states has been recalled because some containers could potentially have metal fragments in them.
Texas investigates meat packing industry over 'manipulated' market
The office of the Texas attorney general is launching an investigation into the major movers in the meat packing industry, claiming that potential anticompetitive conduct has jacked up grocery prices.
The office of the Texas attorney general is launching an investigation into the major movers in the meat packing industry, claiming that potential anticompetitive conduct has jacked up grocery prices.
More than 100K teething toys recalled after nearly a dozen choking incidents
A major recall has been issued for more than 100,000 children’s teething toys after reports linked the products to serious choking hazards.
A major recall has been issued for more than 100,000 children’s teething toys after reports linked the products to serious choking hazards.
How much do you need to retire? A state-by-state breakdown
A new MoneyLion study found retirement affordability varies dramatically across the country.
A new MoneyLion study found retirement affordability varies dramatically across the country.
20% of homebuyers are Gen Z — here’s where they’re buying
Gen Z is becoming a growing force in the U.S. housing market, now accounting for nearly 1 in 5 mortgage requests nationwide. Here’s where they are buying.
Gen Z is becoming a growing force in the U.S. housing market, now accounting for nearly 1 in 5 mortgage requests nationwide. Here’s where they are buying.