Taste of TNF recipe: Cheesesteak empanadas with black pepper mayo

What do you get when you take Philly's most famous sandwich and give it a little Florida Spanish flair? Dr. BBQ says the answer is hot, crispy, and delicious – and it's the featured item on our Taste of TNF menu.

Is low-fat or whole milk better for kids?

A new study tries to answer the question many parents ask. Should children drink low-fat milk or whole-fat milk?

Butterball ground turkey recalled over possible plastic contamination

Butterball has recalled over 14,000 pounds of its ground turkey because the products may be contaminated with blue plastic, U.S. officials said.

Book your holiday flights now, travel experts say

The cost of airline tickets is expected to continue going up for several reasons. So if you're planning to fly somewhere in the coming months, book now.

Lawsuit alleges federally funded foster programs discriminate against LGBTQ parents

A newly filed lawsuit says the federal government is funding organizations that illegally discriminate against potential LGBTQ foster parents seeking to care for unaccompanied refugee children.

New sodium guidelines: FDA asks chefs, food producers to cut the salt

The FDA says more than 70% of Americans' sodium intake comes from sodium added to packaged foods and to restaurant foods, not from home cooking. So it has released new guidelines, which are voluntary, to encourage the reduction of the use of sodium in these industries over the next few years.

De Blasio: Just 15 businesses fined over NYC vaccine mandate

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues is going so well that only 15 businesses have been fined for not enforcing the policy.

Police arrest mother accused of abandoning toddler at Miami hospital

Authorities in South Florida say they have arrested a mother accused of abandoning her young daughter at a hospital, leaving the little girl with a stranger.

Social Security checks to increase by 5.9% in 2022 as inflation jumps

The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.

New library branch opens in Brooklyn

The new branch will serve the DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, and Farragut neighborhoods, which have never had their own public library.

Southwest cancellations: Lines persist in Las Vegas amid ‘more normal’ operations

The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.

Fish stick shortage could hit US amid customs dispute

A customs dispute at the U.S.-Canada border is threatening America’s supply of a key fish used for popular products like fish sticks and fast food sandwiches.

Police tow car of Pittsburg man seen hanging out of sunroof during sideshow

Police say photos show the driver hanging out of the sunroof of his car, holding a traffic cone, while his car was doing donuts in the street.

Live to 130 years old? Study suggests it’s possible

It may be humanly possible to live to 130 years old, according to a study published last month in the Royal Society Open Science Journal.

McDonald's offering free ‘thank you’ breakfast to educators Oct. 11-15

Just as it did with first responders and health care workers last year, McDonald’s will give a free Thank You Meal to teachers, administrators and school staff this week.

Some employees believe remote work hindered career growth, study finds

Nearly half of U.S. and UK workers said working from home blocked promotions and hindered learning abilities during the pandemic, according to a new survey.

Tesla moving headquarters to Austin, Texas

Elon Musk announced the move during the 2021 Annual Shareholders meeting Thursday afternoon at the new Tesla Gigafactory in Del Valle.

Major marathons and other races are returning with COVID precautions

While registration for many major races continues to be impacted because of international travel restrictions due to COVID-19, there are many success stories about large and small races going off every week.