Tesla invests $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, plans to accept as payment

The electric automaker said in an SEC filing Monday that it bought $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and will soon accept the digital currency as payment for cars.

Delta will continue blocking middle seats on planes through April 2021

Ahead of spring travel, Delta announced Monday it will continue blocking middle seats and limiting capacity on its flights, hoping to ease anxieties about flying during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?

Many countries are stepping up requirements for incoming travelers to show a recent negative COVID-19 test.

Cuomo rejects allowing restaurants and bars to stay open late for Super Bowl

The group that lobbies for New York restaurants and bars asked Governor Cuomo to lift a 10 p.m. dining curfew and allow establishments to stay open until midnight but the governor is rejecting the idea.

Should food delivery drivers be considered essential workers?

Food delivery drivers have had to worry not just about COVID during the pandemic, but also about making enough money to provide for their families.

How to score free beer, wings and pizza just by watching the Super Bowl

If your team didn’t make it to Super Bowl LV, there are still three good reasons to pay even minimal attention to this year’s game: free beer, free pizza and free wings.

Congressional report finds toxic heavy metals in some baby food

Led by Democratic Chairman Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee’s investigation found that top baby foods carried dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.

Canada blocks cruise ships until 2022, affecting Alaska tourism, too

The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year. 

Booker, Pressley renew push for 'baby bonds' in bid to narrow wealth gap

The government would provide every American child with a $1,000 savings account and would give an additional $2,000 every year depending on income.

Make pizza Connecticut's state food? NY, NJ say 'no way'

Connecticut lawmakers have introduced a bill to make pizza the Constitution State's official food, but New York and New Jersey aren't having it.

Couple carves their own life-size red Ferrari out of snow

A couple of sports car enthusiasts in Lithuania decided if you can’t buy a multi-million dollar vehicle, build one in the snow.

Lawmakers want Cuomo subpoenaed in COVID nursing home deaths investigation

NY State Republicans are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to be subpoenaed due to what they say was a 'coverup' of nursing home deaths form COVID-19.

Recipe: K.C. smoked brisket Cubano dip

Kansas City is known for some of the country’s best barbeque, while Tampa is home to the famous Cuban sandwich. So to celebrate the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and the Bucs, Dr. BBQ created this perfect mashup recipe.

Tampa college student's invention could save women from sexual assault

A University of Tampa freshman invented a scrunchie that puts a cap on bad intentions, and she’s getting national exposure for her product.

Videos of tidying up the house draw lots of viewers

Some YouTube creators have built a following (and an income) posting videos of themselves cleaning their homes.