Wine country waste workers for Pelosi, Newsom Napa vineyards seek $300M over alleged toxic contamination
Waste removal workers in California wine country are whistleblowing over health concerns after a wildfire tore through a landfill uphill from Napa vineyards in 2020.
4th of July: A by-the-numbers look at the American holiday
On the Fourth of July, a federal holiday, Americans spend money on food, fireworks, travel and patriotic decorations. Here are 10 quick facts on leading industries.
Japan rocked by Pokémon card crime spree as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal from shops: report
Shop owners in Japan selling Pokémon are experiencing a rise in thefts as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal these high sought-after items.
Costco adds churro Bundt cake from small California wholesale bakehouse: 'Certified banger'
Costco Wholesale is selling a 40-ounce churro Bundt cake made by Bakery Street, a California-based wholesale bakehouse. Social media users have been sounding off on the new item.
Georgia couple buys Chili's for wedding guests, feeds 99 people for less than $2K: 'Loved the price'
A bride and groom from Georgia bought food from Chili’s for their 99 wedding guests. They spent $1,950 total, but skipping the delivery fee created its own set of challenges.
Starbucks workers union's future up for a vote after end of first year in NYC
The National Labor Relations Board is expected to facilitate a vote on Starbucks Workers United and its leadership of coffee shop employees in New York.
Costco's 4-pound lemon meringue cheesecake goes viral as TikTok users review the 'tangy' treat
Food bloggers and social media users have made Costco Wholesale's near-four-pound lemon meringue cheesecake go viral on TikTok and other platforms ahead of the retailer's earnings call.
California Assembly passes bill banning 'toxic' chemicals in Skittles, PEZ, Hot Tamales and more
The California State Assembly passed a bill banning "toxic" ingredients in Skittles and other popular candies that are alleged to cause cancer and more.
$6K Japanese gelato breaks world record for most expensive ice cream: 'Rich in taste and texture'
The world's most expensive ice cream is made by a Japanese gelato company and it's only slightly sweet in flavor since it's made with white truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano and sake lees.
Dr. Pepper and Blue Bell team up to create brand-new ice cream flavor
Dr Pepper and Blue Bell have introduced a new ice cream flavor called Dr Pepper Float, which combines vanilla ice cream with a Dr Pepper-flavored sherbet, Blue Bell announced.
Italy faces national pasta crisis forcing leaders to step in
Italy's industry minister, Adolfo Urso, convened a crisis commission as the price of pasta has skyrocketed 17.5% in the country throughout the past year through March.
Miller High Life beer cans destroyed after slogan disapproval: 'Misleads the public and harms winemakers'
Social media users chime in after Comité Champagne, a French champagne organization, announced it requested Miller High Life beer cans be destroyed due to "infringement."
Warren Buffett eyes Japanese companies, may boost stakes
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is increasing its stakes in five Japanese trading houses. The total amount is now up to 7.4%.
Starbucks customers say olive oil-infused drinks have laxative properties: ‘You’ll run to it and from it’
First introduced in Italy, Starbucks' new coffee drink called Oleato marries coffee with olive oil — and some have posted online about the laxative impacts they've experienced. Others enjoy it.
Dollar bull market to end as Fed tempers rate hikes: strategists
Amid a banking crisis and the hawkish Fed strategy to raise interest rates and cool inflation, the U.S. dollar is predicted to weaken further in 2023.
Wendy's customer hospitalized after ordering cheeseburger sues food fast chain
A couple is suing Wendy's after customer Jena Vogt developed E. coli, cerebral hemorrhaging and septic shock as a result of eating a contaminated burger, a new lawsuit alleges.
Former Starbucks CEO battles Bernie Sanders' 'billionaire moniker' in defense of American dream: 'I earned it'
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., traded barbs at a hearing regarding the coffee company's treatment of union organizing on the "billionaire moniker."
Starbucks union fight moves to Congress with labor talks stalled
Howard Schultz, the former Starbucks CEO, will testify before a Senate committee about the fairness of the company’s labor practices towards unionizing employees.
Americans' favorite Easter candies and Passover foods revealed: Instacart survey
The hottest Easter 2023 candies and Passover foods have been revealed, according to recent Instacart data. Hint: Americans apparently love their peanut butter and chocolate.
Ben & Jerry's returns 'Free Cone Day' for first time since COVID pandemic
Ben & Jerrys has revived their Free Cone Day after 4 years. The Vermont-based company's tradition took a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, but will offer free cones on April 3.