‘Kitchen appreciation’ fee? Restaurant diners still facing hidden surcharges

Hidden fees at restaurants have become increasingly common for diners in recent years, while restaurants grapple with higher food prices, increased labor costs and more.

The best food deals and freebies on Tax Day 2024

Tax Day brings food deals and freebies, catering to both those celebrating refunds and those seeking solace after paying taxes.

These Girl Scouts baked new cookie in effort to save coral reefs

Two Florida Girl Scouts developed and pitch a potential idea of how a new Girl Scout cookie could elevate the need for coral reef awareness.

Here are the women being honored on quarters this year

The American Women Quarters Program celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of women in the United States.

How much you need to make to afford a home in NY, NJ, CT

The salary needed to afford a home in the Tri-State area is pretty steep, as you might expect -- begging the question: how much do you need to make a year to afford a home in NY, CT and NJ?

Consumer Reports recommends banning Lunchables from school menus

Consumer Reports says its testing found the popular meal kits contain relatively high levels of lead, along with sodium and want them pulled from the National School Lunch Program.

Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Idaho due to warning light

An Air Canada Boeing 737 flight en route from Mexico City to Vancouver, Canada, experienced an in-flight emergency, prompting an unscheduled landing at Boise, Idaho, airport, officials reported.

TikTok planning Instagram rival – Here’s what to know

A notification was sent to some TikTok users saying that it was launching “TikTok Notes" – new app for photo posts.

Solar eclipse glasses: How to save, recycle, and donate

What can people do with their solar glasses once the solar eclipse is over? Here are a few options.