FDA revives effort to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
The FDA said Thursday it will work toward a ban of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. But any menthol ban would take years to implement and will likely face legal challenges from tobacco companies.
The FDA said Thursday it will work toward a ban of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. But any menthol ban would take years to implement and will likely face legal challenges from tobacco companies.
Chipotle giving away 250,000 free burritos to US health care workers
Chipotle is thanking health care workers across the United States who have endured tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free burritos.
Chipotle is thanking health care workers across the United States who have endured tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free burritos.
Cuomo to lift curfew for dining, seating at bars to resume in NYC
Restaurants will be allowed to stay open for regular operating hours and seating will be allowed at bars in New York City beginning next month.
Restaurants will be allowed to stay open for regular operating hours and seating will be allowed at bars in New York City beginning next month.
Reese's to sell new candy bar, sweetening permanent lineup
Not only is Reese's adding a new candy bar to the permanent lineup, but for a limited time only you'll also be able to find a pure peanut butter cup without the chocolate.
Not only is Reese's adding a new candy bar to the permanent lineup, but for a limited time only you'll also be able to find a pure peanut butter cup without the chocolate.
‘I was so close’: Woman gets wrong coordinates for Sedona, Arizona tattooed on body
A St. Louis woman who decided to get the location of a meaningful place tattooed on her body accidentally got the coordinates for a random spot in the Pacific Ocean, but she’s taking it all in stride.
A St. Louis woman who decided to get the location of a meaningful place tattooed on her body accidentally got the coordinates for a random spot in the Pacific Ocean, but she’s taking it all in stride.
Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant
Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.
Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.
New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
CDC: Children’s summer camps should continue social distancing, mask-wearing to prevent COVID-19 spread
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
Local store stocks exotic snacks from around the world
People will pay $15 for Doritos or $8 for a Kit Kat bar at one local store.
People will pay $15 for Doritos or $8 for a Kit Kat bar at one local store.
Biden administration expanding summer food program for 34 million schoolchildren
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Biden signs law designating sesame as major food allergen, requires labeling on packaged foods
President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that makes sesame the ninth major allergen in the United States, requiring food makers to clearly label packaging by January 2023.
President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that makes sesame the ninth major allergen in the United States, requiring food makers to clearly label packaging by January 2023.
Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
Schumer urges restaurant owners to apply for relief program
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer appeared at a Manhattan seafood eatery to urge restauraters to apply for a $28.6 billion federal restaurant relief program.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer appeared at a Manhattan seafood eatery to urge restauraters to apply for a $28.6 billion federal restaurant relief program.
Nathan's Famous offering five-cent hot dogs
To celebrate Coney Island's reopening, you can grab a Nathan's Famous hot dog at its flagship location for only five cents every Thursday.
To celebrate Coney Island's reopening, you can grab a Nathan's Famous hot dog at its flagship location for only five cents every Thursday.
'Life-changing' tacos shining spotlight on Brooklyn taqueria
Foodies are flocking to a hidden taco shop in Brooklyn after a shout-out from JJ Redick of the Dallas Mavericks, who called one of their top-selling dishes life-changing.
Foodies are flocking to a hidden taco shop in Brooklyn after a shout-out from JJ Redick of the Dallas Mavericks, who called one of their top-selling dishes life-changing.
Honda to phase out gas-powered cars in North America by 2040
Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.
Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.
Mother of infant twins found dead inside Queens apartment charged with murder: NYPD
Twin babies, only 46 days old, were found dead inside of an NYCHA building in Queens. Their mother was taken into custody by police.
Twin babies, only 46 days old, were found dead inside of an NYCHA building in Queens. Their mother was taken into custody by police.
Florida McDonald's offers $50 just to show up for job interview
A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.
A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.
Earth Day Quilt Fence Show in Brooklyn | PREVIEW
The Brooklyn Quilters Guild is holding a quilt show in Windsor Terrace on Saturday, April 24.
The Brooklyn Quilters Guild is holding a quilt show in Windsor Terrace on Saturday, April 24.
American Express revenue drops as pandemic slows travel, dining
AmEx saw its first-quarter profits rise sharply but revenue drop as fewer customers used their credit cards and those with balances paid down debt.
AmEx saw its first-quarter profits rise sharply but revenue drop as fewer customers used their credit cards and those with balances paid down debt.