These are the states where it's still legal to smoke with kids in cars

Only a dozen states have laws that prohibit lighting up in a private vehicle with children present. No level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe, the CDC says.

Best US states 2024: This is where NY, NJ, CT ranked

U.S. News & World ranked all 50 states in its 2024 "Best State Rankings." See where NY, NJ and CT landed on the list.

Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.

Panera discontinuing caffeinated 'Charged Lemonade' after lawsuits

Panera Bread's caffeinated "Charged Lemonade" beverages will be discontinued after the company faced lawsuits blaming the beverage for health issues and wrongful deaths.

Mother’s Day 2024: Best deals and freebies to treat mom

Many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies to make your celebration both delicious and economical.

Instacart, Uber Eats team up to offer restaurant delivery

Instacart and Uber Eats have joined forces to offer restaurant delivery services to customers in the U.S.

Equinox launches $40,000 gym membership: What to know

Fitness chain Equinox has launched a $40,000 gym membership called “Optimize by Equinox”. Here's what the membership includes.

USDA sets new nutrition standards to cut salt, sugar in school lunches

Some big changes are coming to school lunches next year, with the federal government releasing new nutrition guidelines that will cut back on both sugar and salt.

Paralyzed former Rutgers athlete expands bourbon brand into NY, donates $5.20 of every sale to research

Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is expanding his bourbon brand from New Jersey and Kentucky into New York and is donating proceeds from cases of liquor sold to find a cure for paralysis.

What is the most popular cocktail in New York?

Believe it or not, the Manhattan or Cosmopolitan is not the most popular drink in Empire State. Here's New Yorkers drink of choice.

Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination

Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales, LLC issued a recall for two Planters products produced at one of its facilities and distributed to five states in the southeast portion of the U.S., because they could cause fatal infections.

US pickle shortage tied to extreme weather in Mexico

The U.S. imports over a million tons of fresh cucumbers a year. Mexico is the second largest exporter of cucumbers in the world.

Airbnb launches ‘icons’ experiences; includes stay in Pixar’s ‘Up’ house, meeting Kevin Hart, and more

Airbnb said it's going to give customers a chance at overnight stays in a Paris museum, a bedroom filled with Ferrari racing cars, and other exotic settings with the launch of its new icons experiences.