Airbnb testing 'anti-party' algorithm to enforce ban on big parties
More than 6,600 Airbnb guests were suspended last year for violating the company's ban on parties.
More than 6,600 Airbnb guests were suspended last year for violating the company's ban on parties.
Jamaica tourism
From its breathtaking landscapes to its excellent beaches and culture, Jamaica is one of the jewels of the Caribbean. This month, Jamaica celebrated 60 years of independence. Philip Rose, U.S. northeast regional director for the Jamaica Tourism Board, talks about what Jamaica has to offer to visitors.
From its breathtaking landscapes to its excellent beaches and culture, Jamaica is one of the jewels of the Caribbean. This month, Jamaica celebrated 60 years of independence. Philip Rose, U.S. northeast regional director for the Jamaica Tourism Board, talks about what Jamaica has to offer to visitors.
Peloton opens Hudson Yards studios for in-person classes
Throughout the pandemic, Peloton kept people pedaling, panting and planking at home. The studio came to us. Now, we can come back to the studio.
Throughout the pandemic, Peloton kept people pedaling, panting and planking at home. The studio came to us. Now, we can come back to the studio.
Chipotle releases lemonade-scented candle in a nod to customers who steal the drink
Chipotle knows its free water cups are lemonade-filled. The chain joked with customers and released a lemonade-scented candle before National Lemonade Day.
Chipotle knows its free water cups are lemonade-filled. The chain joked with customers and released a lemonade-scented candle before National Lemonade Day.
Japan encourages young people to drink more alcohol
Japan's tax revenues from alcohol sales have plummeted due to COVID-19.
Japan's tax revenues from alcohol sales have plummeted due to COVID-19.
NYC cracks down on unused outdoor dining sheds
Mayor Adams said the city wasn't outlawing indoor dining, but instead cracking down on dining sheds that had fallen into disrepair.
Mayor Adams said the city wasn't outlawing indoor dining, but instead cracking down on dining sheds that had fallen into disrepair.
Miss Universe pageant to allow married women, mothers to compete for 1st time
The new eligibility rules will begin with the 72nd Miss Universe pageant, which will be held in 2023, organizers said.
The new eligibility rules will begin with the 72nd Miss Universe pageant, which will be held in 2023, organizers said.
Wordle now has a new recommended starting word
What's the best starting word for Wordle? The New York Times' robot Wordlebot has some new suggestions.
What's the best starting word for Wordle? The New York Times' robot Wordlebot has some new suggestions.
UK restaurant no longer catering to vegans because of ‘holier-than-thou’ attitude
A restaurant in the U.K. has decided to stop catering to vegans because its owners were apparently fed up with their "holier-than-thou" attitude.
A restaurant in the U.K. has decided to stop catering to vegans because its owners were apparently fed up with their "holier-than-thou" attitude.
California tomato farmers worried extreme drought will increase prices for sauce, ketchup
California produces about a quarter of the world's tomatoes, and the extreme drought conditions, water restrictions and wildfires are now leaving farmers struggling to meet the demand.
California produces about a quarter of the world's tomatoes, and the extreme drought conditions, water restrictions and wildfires are now leaving farmers struggling to meet the demand.
GM recalling over 484,000 Cadillac, Chevy, GMC vehicles to fix seat belt issue
Recall covers certain Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with third-row seats.
Recall covers certain Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with third-row seats.
Goodbye crust: Papa Johns unveils pizza in a bowl
“Papa Bowls” will have three flavor offerings but will also allow customers to choose their flavors if they wish.
“Papa Bowls” will have three flavor offerings but will also allow customers to choose their flavors if they wish.
Viral TikTok challenge blamed for spike in car thefts
The TikTok video shows how to hotwire Hyundai or Kia cars in less than 10 minutes, and is being blamed for a major increase in car thefts nationwide.
The TikTok video shows how to hotwire Hyundai or Kia cars in less than 10 minutes, and is being blamed for a major increase in car thefts nationwide.
Southwest Airlines offers fall and winter fares for special sale price
Following a tough summer, travel experts say things will get easier as airlines staff up to reduce delays and cancellations.
Following a tough summer, travel experts say things will get easier as airlines staff up to reduce delays and cancellations.
The 2023 Dodge Hornet ‘goes like hell’
The 2023 Dodge Hornet has been revealed with a name from the automotive industry’s past.
The 2023 Dodge Hornet has been revealed with a name from the automotive industry’s past.
American found dead at same Bahamas resort where three US tourists died earlier this year
The man was reportedly suffering from COVID-19 symptoms at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in the Bahamas before his death.
The man was reportedly suffering from COVID-19 symptoms at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in the Bahamas before his death.
Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Which EVs qualify for new US tax credit? Websites offer help
President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into law on Tuesday. It includes a tax credit of up to $7,500 that could be used to defray the cost of purchasing an electric vehicle.
President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into law on Tuesday. It includes a tax credit of up to $7,500 that could be used to defray the cost of purchasing an electric vehicle.
Make Chick-fil-A menu items at home with these copycat recipes from TikTok
Check out these copycat recipes for some of Chick-fil-A’s popular menu items that you can make at home, from the chain’s fried sandwiches to its Frosted Lemonade.
Check out these copycat recipes for some of Chick-fil-A’s popular menu items that you can make at home, from the chain’s fried sandwiches to its Frosted Lemonade.
Chick-fil-A testing first new breakfast item since 2017 in select cities
New Chick-fil-A breakfast item available in select markets on Aug. 22.
New Chick-fil-A breakfast item available in select markets on Aug. 22.