Ford unveils battery-powered Ford F-150 Lightning in electric debut

"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."

EU ambassadors agree on relaxed COVID-19 travel measures for fully vaccinated visitors

European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.

NY restaurants want pandemic liquor rules to be permanent

The devastated restaurant and bar industry is asking lawmakers in Albany to pass legislation that would permanently allow to-go liquor sales.

‘This sucker’s quick’: Biden test drives electric Ford F-150 pickup truck

Biden made a surprise visit to a Ford race track to test the company’s brand new all-electric pickup truck in an effort to make a case for a zero-emission future.

Part of James Dean’s wrecked Porsche heads to auction

More than 65 years after the infamous crash, part of James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder is being put up for auction.

California DMV places Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ under review

California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.

Airlines could soon start weighing passengers before getting on planes

Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.

NY outdoor dining curfew ends; restaurants seek permanent changes

The NYC Hospitality Alliance welcomes the easing of restrictions but said it isn't enough. The alliance is calling on state lawmakers to enact three priority pieces of legislation to help the restaurant industry make a comeback.

Newark named best city for barbecue in the northeast

In what could be described as a "controversial" choice, a website ranked Newark's barbecue scene ahead of well-known hot spots like Kansas City, Memphis, and anywhere in Texas.

Getting the New York pizza taste outside of the city

Before Riccio opened the pizzeria on weekends only at the end of April, he knew to create pies and slices with the crunchy, thin crust the rest of the pizza-eating planet associates with New York City, he needed first to duplicate the natural properties of New York City water that when mixed with flour creates dough with the ideal gluten structure.

New Yorkers cash in on growth of 'stooping' phenomenon

Last year, an out-of-work Broadway performer realized that she could make decent cash by selling stuff that New Yorkers tossed to the curb. And with so many residents fleeing the city, she found a lot of inventory.

You won't be able to buy a Tesla with Bitcoin

Electric car maker Tesla will stop accepting Bitcoin as a payment. That's according to a tweet Wednesday from CEO Elon Musk, who cited environmental concerns surrounding the cryptocurrency.

Shake Shack offering free burgers if you get vaccinated

The restaurant chain Shake Shack has said that it will offer vouchers for a free burger or sandwich with fries to anyone who has gotten the COVID vaccine until June 12.

Supply chain shortages hit restaurants

Chick-fil-A is one of several restaurant chains reporting that it is affected by industrywide supply chain shortages.