Face masks now optional on major American airlines, effective immediately

A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday, and the Biden administration said the rule would not be enforced while federal agencies decide how to respond to the judge’s order.

Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artist

Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too

Taco Bell officially bringing back its Mexican Pizza nationwide

Taco Bell said its beloved Mexican Pizza will return to menus nationwide after a social media outcry from fans. Here’s when it will be available.

Positive marijuana drug tests among U.S. employees hits record high in 2021

A top drug-testing laboratory collected data from employer drug tests for an annual report and discovered employees tested positive for marijuana at a record number last year.

Inflation, bird flu impact US bakeries ahead of Easter 2022

The egg price spike is hitting bakeries especially hard, and the days leading up to Easter are some of the busiest of the year for pastry, cookie, and other sweets sales.

Inflation causing grocery store costs to rise faster than restaurant prices

It’s no secret, that prices are going up at the pump, at the grocery store, and if they haven’t already, experts say there’s a good chance you’ll start to see prices rise at many restaurants too.

Tesla issues second recall to disable 'Boombox' function

Tesla is recalling nearly 595,000 vehicles, most for a second time, to turn off a "Boombox" feature that can obscure the sound of a federally mandated pedestrian warning noise electric vehicles are required to emit at low speeds at specified frequencies.

Tourism picks up in DC

Perhaps, there's no greater sign that tourism is back than seeing buses parked around the District.

Over 2 in 5 US households now growing food following pandemic boom

Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, beans, carrots, summer squash, onions, hot peppers, lettuce and peas were among the top homegrown vegetables in the U.S.

Mike Tyson’s weed brand markets ear-shaped edibles, launches nationwide expansion

Few moments in Tyson’s boxing career stand out quite like his biting of Evander Holyfield’s ear during their 1997 match, but that moment has now become a marketing opportunity for Tyson.

Krispy Kreme to sell a dozen glazed doughnuts for average US gas price

Krispy Kreme is tapping its "strategic doughnut reserve" and will sell a dozen original glazed doughnuts for the average U.S. gas price on Wednesdays.

DeLorean teases new electric vehicle, announces reveal date

Ahead of its reveal date, DeLorean released a teaser of the first official image of the electric vehicle on Friday.

Musk says Tesla will build vehicle designed to be a robotaxi

Tesla will build a vehicle dedicated for use as a robotaxi, and it will start making three new vehicles next year, CEO Elon Musk told fans at a party celebrating the opening of a Texas factory.

Nissan and NASA teaming up for 'game changing' electric car batteries

Nissan said the new state battery will replace lithium-ion batteries now in use. This new battery is also stable enough to be used in pacemakers.

The world’s largest treehouse resort to open in Tennessee — how you can stay here

When the Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is completed, it will feature 130 treehouses spread out across 40 acres. And yes, there will be slides, ladders, and drawbridges.

Walmart launches truck driving training program for supply-chain workers, raises driver starting pay to $95K

Walmart is raising its pay for its 12,000 truck drivers, with the starting salary for new drivers ranging between $95,000 and $110,000 a year. The move comes as the pandemic has caused severe trucker shortages across the country.