New COVID test requirement for all international air travelers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention require that all air travelers regardless of citizenship or vaccination status show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before boarding their flight to the United States.

San Francisco restaurant now apologizes for asking armed police officers to leave

A San Francisco restaurant that ignited a frenzy when the owner and staff asked three armed police officers in uniform to leave because their weaponized dress made them feel uncomfortable has now apologized for the request, acknowledging that it handled the situation "badly."

Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he was gifted after open heart surgery

And if that wasn’t lucky, the man said he also won $1,000 several years ago on a ticket he received from the same friend as a birthday gift.

Honda issues recall on some of its SUVs, trucks

Honda is recalling around 725,000 of its vehicles over concerns their hoods could release while driving.

Man who stuffed razor blades in pizza dough gets nearly 5 years in prison

The man who pleaded guilty to putting razor blades and screws in pizza dough at supermarkets last year has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison.

Miller High Life to sell beer-infused gingerbread dive bar kits

Miller High Life will start selling the kits on Dec. 6, complete with beer-infused gingerbread walls, sugary vintage wall art and entrance sign, a tiny jukebox, and edible furniture.

IKEA renting tiny home in Tokyo for less than $1 per month

IKEA family members have a shot at renting a Tokyo-based tiny home that will cost less than $1 per month to rent.

You can stay in the ‘Home Alone’ house this holiday season

A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.

Omicron variant: Airlines must ID passengers who traveled through southern Africa, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered all airlines to turn over the names of passengers who have traveled to southern African countries now under travel restrictions.

Scavenger hunt benefits street food vendors

The Urban Justice Center's Street Vendor Project has launched a citywide scavenger hunt to help local vendors rebound from the pandemic fallout.

Dozens stuck in remote UK pub after blizzard

Dozens of customers who stopped for a drink at Britain’s highest pub are getting a longer stay than they bargained for after the building was cut off by a blizzard. Sixty-one people woke up Monday after their third night at the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales about 270 miles (435 kilometers) north of London.

8 cocktails to mix for each night of Hanukkah

From Moscow Mules, Old Fashions and egg-inspired concoctions, here are eight kosher drinks that’ll make you want to celebrate the Festival of Lights in style.

Will travel bans stop 'highly transmissible' omicron variant?

A coronavirus variant recently identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.

Omicron variant: What to know about the new COVID-19 strain

South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.

6 holiday cocktail recipes (chilled and hot) that don't contain pumpkin spice

The holiday season shouldn't be so stressful. So here are half a dozen recipes for cocktails that are creative, fun, and flavorful. Just don't bother reaching for that pumpkin spice shaker.

Century-old Wildwood boardwalk under major repair

One of the Jersey Shore's most popular boardwalks is undergoing repairs designed to better prepare it for summer crowds next year. has begun repairing several blocks of its century-old wooden walkway, as famous for the motorized tram cars that carry people up and down it as for the gigantic expanses of sand that stretch to the ocean. The first $4 million of what could eventually be a $30 million to $40 million project is being done solely with state funds included in this year's budget.