Woman charged $5,705.70 for cup of coffee

A woman says she was left penniless in her bank account after a coffee run and months later she's still fighting to get her money back.

DoorDash driver caught on camera dropping pizza on ground, stuffing it back in box

King and his wife happened to be watching their front porch camera at the time. They saw the guy pull their pizza out of the bag and drop it. He then stuffed it back in the box and left it on the porch.

Generous diner leaves $10K tip at Florida Keys restaurant

A tourist in the Florida Keys asked her waitress how many people worked in the restaurant's kitchen, then left a $10,000 tip on top of her $193 bill -- enough for all 14 workers to take home more than $700 each.

FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers

The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.

Wear green, get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme has a tempting offer on this St. Patrick’s Day that will save you some dough.

As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, AAA warns 2021 travel will likely be a different experience for many

For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.

You may be able to have a drink in a Metro car this summer

Metro’s popularity may get a chance to rebound this summer when one of its cars is converted into a bar in DC.

California university paying students $75 to avoid travel during spring break

The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.

Costco facing cheese shortage amid imported food shipping delays

Costco is having difficulty stocking up on imported cheeses due to a shortage of shipping containers, which is causing delays in the shipment of wheels of the charcuterie staple among other imported foods.

California bagels better than New York's, food critic declares

For example, Boichick Bagels in Berkeley opened just three months before the pandemic began and had a roaring following from day one.

Unilever drops word ‘normal’ from beauty products in push for inclusivity

Unilever, which owns many beauty and personal care brands like Dove and Simple, will drop the word “normal” from its products in an effort to broaden the definition of beauty.

Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers

Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.

Six Flags America opening to the public this weekend

For the past few weeks, people have flocked to Six Flags America because it’s home to one of Maryland’s mass vaccination sites – but starting this weekend, socially-distant crowds will also be gathering there for a very different reason.

Talks of spring, summer events in DC area underway but organizers remain cautious during pandemic

Talks of traditional spring and summer events are already underway in some parts of the DMV, but organizers say they are being a bit cautious with their planning after the pandemic canceled several events last year.