Autumnal equinox 2021: Here’s when fall officially starts

Sept. 22, 2021, marks the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s when the leaves may start to change and more.

Women charged in UWS restaurant brawl claim hostess used racial slur

An attorney for the charged women told The New York Times the hostess suggested the vaccination cards were fake, spoke condescendingly to the group, who are Black, and used a racial slur. An attorney representing Carmine’s denied the claim.

National Cheeseburger Day: The best freebies and deals

McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Red Robin, Smashburger and more have National Cheeseburger Day offers for Sept. 18.

101-year-old lobster harvester has no plans to quit

Virginia Oliver started trapping lobster when she was 8 years old. She's now 101 and is still doing it — aboard a lobster boat that bears her name.

Idled taxis transformed into mini vegetable gardens

It's a new take on the "rooftop garden" — workers from two taxi cooperatives in Thailand installed miniature veggie gardens on the roofs of cabs idled by the coronavirus crisis.

Boston's 'Skinny House' sells for a nice fat price

The famous abode known as the Skinny House in Boston's North End has sold for $1.25 million, according to Zillow.

Booze rationing goes into effect in Pennsylvania due to shortages

Pennsylvania's state-run liquor system is rationing sales of some booze in response to what it describes as supply shortages beyond its control.

How buying Nunbelievable cookies helps feed more than just you

More than 42 million Americans struggle every day with food insecurity. So Nunbelievable has partnered with City Relief to not only add their sweet treat to a meal but also to give away a meal.

Poll: 1 in 7 Americans have ended friendship over vaccinations

The pandemic has brought so many changes for all of us over the last 18 months, including the loss of friendships. The breakups have accelerated along with the vaccine rollouts.

Robber shoots patron in leg at trendy Philippe Chow's outdoor dining area

The NYPD is searching for a pair of gunmen and a getaway driver in the shooting of a man outside Philippe Chow restaurant on the Upper East Side.

‘Dangerous’ gender reveal in Australia caught on dashcam footage

In the footage, the vehicle can be seen conducting a ‘burn-out,’ creating excessive noise and blue smoke which obstructed the visibility of other motorists on the public roadway.

Aluminum prices soar, adding to construction headaches

Aluminum prices have surged 47% in 2021. Aluminum is used in roofing, fencing, siding, gutters, insulation, nails, and many other products connected to construction.

Hawaii moves to dismantle famed 'Stairway to Heaven' Haiku Stairs

Hawaii officials are moving to dismantle the Haiku Stairs, often called the “Stairway to Heaven,” that draws many visitors despite being off-limits.

DoorDash sues NYC over new law requiring customer data sharing

DoorDash is suing New York City over a new law that requires delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants.

Taco Bell launches 30-day taco subscription, but only in these locations

Taco Bell is testing a monthly subscription service called the "Taco Lover’s Pass," which gives subscribers one taco a day for 30 days.

Powerball jackpot grows to $432M after no one wins Monday drawing

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $432 million with a $313.5 million cash option before taxes. The next drawing is Wednesday.