Girl Scouts adding brownie-inspired Adventurefuls cookie to 2022 lineup

The Girl Scouts announced a new brownie-inspired Adventurefuls cookie for its 2022 season with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt.

NYC businesses begin vax checks: No shot, no proof, no service

New COVID-19 measures in New York City are putting restaurant servers, bartenders and ticket agents on the frontline of enforcing vaccination rules. The city is asking restaurants, gyms, museums and many other indoor venues to have patrons show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. That includes tourists.

More businesses added to NYC COVID vaccine proof mandate

New York City becomes the first major city in the U.S. to require proof of vaccination in order to eat indoors, use a gym or see a show.

NYC proof of vaccination mandate in effect

While scores of restaurants across the city are set to comply with the new regulations, the NYC Hospitality Alliance says there is still a number who oppose it.

U.S. Highway traffic agency announces probe into Tesla's auto pilot

The investigation covers 765,000 vehicles, almost everything that Tesla has sold in the U.S. since the start of the 2014 model year. Of the crashes identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as part of the investigation, 17 people were injured and one was killed.

Biden administration increases food stamp benefits by 30% in historic move

The Biden administration announced a historic expansion to the nation's food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more money to spend on groceries.

US agency opens formal probe into Tesla Autopilot system

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified 11 crashes since 2018 involving Teslas on autopilot

Southwest Airlines flight attendant dies of COVID-19

A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.

30 lb. bagel at O'Bagel
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O'Bagel at 600 Washington Street serves up a 30 lb. bagel.

Friday the 13th: Origins of why the day is considered unlucky

August 13 marks the one and only Friday the 13th of 2021 — a day that tends to evoke a range of emotions for the superstitious.

Air travel slows as delta variant surges

Concerns about the delta variant of COVID-19 seem to be driving a summer travel slowdown as the U.S. hits its highest case count in six months.

SC man arrested for allegedly tattooing child inside McDonald’s

Brandon Presha, 28, of Laurens, was arrested Tuesday on charges of illegal tattooing and underage tattooing, police said.

Toy shortages send prices spiking ahead of holiday season

Toy prices are seeing a steep jump that, combined with backlogs in shipping, could lead to an even bigger scramble during the holiday season.

McDonald’s to require COVID-19 vaccines for all US-based staff

“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.

CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge

The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.