COVID-related hospitalizations in children, teens increase 5x: CDC
The number of children and teens hospitalized due to COVID-19 rose five-fold between late June and mid-August 2021, announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The number of children and teens hospitalized due to COVID-19 rose five-fold between late June and mid-August 2021, announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
McDonald’s unreliable ice cream machines reportedly under FTC investigation
It’s not a joke anymore. McDonald’s ice cream machines are broken so much of the time that the FTC is now investigating what’s going on in the kitchens of one of the world’s most popular fast-food chains, the Wall Street Journal reported.
It’s not a joke anymore. McDonald’s ice cream machines are broken so much of the time that the FTC is now investigating what’s going on in the kitchens of one of the world’s most popular fast-food chains, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion ban in 5-4 vote
A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state.
A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state.
Texas law banning most abortions takes effect after Supreme Court stays silent
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
Bojangles closes restaurants to give staff a break, but workers won't be paid
Bojangles is closing all company-owned stores for two days to give its 8,000 employees a “well-deserved break” — though they won’t be paid.
Bojangles is closing all company-owned stores for two days to give its 8,000 employees a “well-deserved break” — though they won’t be paid.
Desperate pizzeria offers to hire 'literally anyone' amid restaurant worker shortage
As restaurants continue to face labor shortages, one Alabama pizzeria is so short-staffed it’s vowing to "literally hire anyone."
As restaurants continue to face labor shortages, one Alabama pizzeria is so short-staffed it’s vowing to "literally hire anyone."
Census: Childless older women better positioned than men when it comes to wealth and health
Older adults who are childless in the U.S. are more likely to be college educated, working and white than those with children. And their numbers are growing.
Older adults who are childless in the U.S. are more likely to be college educated, working and white than those with children. And their numbers are growing.
NYC offers businesses guidance on vaccination mandate
New York City is laying out new guidance for how indoor businesses should enforce entry to only vaccinated customers.
New York City is laying out new guidance for how indoor businesses should enforce entry to only vaccinated customers.
Bud Light rolls out pumpkin spice hard seltzer
Starting Sept. 6, Bud Light Seltzer flavors will include pumpkin spice, toasted marshmallow, maple pear and apple crisp.
Starting Sept. 6, Bud Light Seltzer flavors will include pumpkin spice, toasted marshmallow, maple pear and apple crisp.
Peloton releases new treadmill with more safety features
Peloton has started selling a new treadmill that comes with more safety features. It comes as a government safety investigation continues into a previous model that allegedly causes injuries and at least one child's death.
Peloton has started selling a new treadmill that comes with more safety features. It comes as a government safety investigation continues into a previous model that allegedly causes injuries and at least one child's death.
'Do not work': Nike gives HQ office workers a full week off to 'destress'
Nike gave employees at its corporate office a full week off to “destress” in an effort to support its workers’ mental health.
Nike gave employees at its corporate office a full week off to “destress” in an effort to support its workers’ mental health.
Mississippi highway collapse leaves 2 dead, at least 10 injured
A portion of a Mississippi highway collapsed, potentially caused by torrential rain in the area following Hurricane Ida, officials said.
A portion of a Mississippi highway collapsed, potentially caused by torrential rain in the area following Hurricane Ida, officials said.
McDonald's prepares to close dining rooms again
Restaurants in areas with high Delta variant cases are likely to be impacted.
Restaurants in areas with high Delta variant cases are likely to be impacted.
Hurricane Ida brings 'nightmare scenario' for gas prices
Hurricane Ida could create a "nightmare" scenario for national gas prices, according to a market analyst.
Hurricane Ida could create a "nightmare" scenario for national gas prices, according to a market analyst.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
Man charged after London supermarket goods injected with syringe
British police have charged a 37-year-old man after products were injected with syringes in a few London supermarkets.
British police have charged a 37-year-old man after products were injected with syringes in a few London supermarkets.
Video: Gunman opens fire into beauty salon on Staten Island
Police were searching for two suspects wanted for shooting a teenage girl and a woman while they were inside a hair salon on Staten Island.
Police were searching for two suspects wanted for shooting a teenage girl and a woman while they were inside a hair salon on Staten Island.
Salmonella outbreak linked to Italian-style deli meats
The CDC is investigating a multi-state outbreak of salmonella that is being linked to Italian-style deli meats.
The CDC is investigating a multi-state outbreak of salmonella that is being linked to Italian-style deli meats.
A garden grows in the Bronx
In a borough where green space is hard to come by, smaller gardens are popping up in the Bronx, in parking lots and other pockets of unused land.
In a borough where green space is hard to come by, smaller gardens are popping up in the Bronx, in parking lots and other pockets of unused land.
Raw chicken parts found at baggage claim prompts TSA message
The TSA is offering packing tips after finding raw, uncontained chicken parts on a luggage carousel.
The TSA is offering packing tips after finding raw, uncontained chicken parts on a luggage carousel.