July 4th cookout costs: This meat is cheaper than last year

As shoppers search for bargains on food for Fourth of July gatherings, one meat on store shelves may save you a little money.

Caesar salad origins: Iconic dish, invented in Mexico, turns 100

In honor of its 100th birthday, here’s how the Caesar salad became a star. Its origins, which date back to Mexico in 1924, may surprise you.

Fourth of July food deals and freebies to celebrate America

Many restaurant chains are offering special Fourth of July discounts and freebies in an effort to sweeten the holiday.

What McDonald's $5 menu? Sonic rolls out $1.99 menu

Sonic joins McDonalds, Taco Bell and Burger King in offering lower-priced food options to customers.

Fourth of July recipes: Treats for camping, grilling, the beach and more

Fourth of July recipes for grilling, the beach, hiking, picnics, and simple backyard hangs -- with boozy popsicles for grown-ups only.

What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol

The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.

Newsom signs law allowing restaurants to keep surcharges, fees on checks

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Saturday that keeps surcharges on restaurant and bar checks in the state legal. Senate Bill 1524 will make restaurants exempt from another new state law banning "junk fees." 

Oakland city attorney sues Radisson Hotel owners over alleged wage theft

The owners of the Radisson Hotel Oakland Airport are facing a lawsuit from the city alleging that it underpaid workers by more than $400,000.  

Fresh spinach products recalled after testing positive for listeria

More than 40 fresh spinach products are being recalled after testing revealed the presence of listeria, according to federal health officials. 

Tourist hot spot to ban vacation apartments in bid to make city 'livable' again

Barcelona officials plan to ban short-term tourist apartment rentals by 2028, mirroring policies that have bubbled up across Europe in recent years. 

CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country

Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.

The world's most liveable cities for 2024 listed in new report

The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index 2024 ranks 173 cities worldwide based on factors like healthcare, culture, and infrastructure, but which cities claimed the top spots globally and in the U.S.?