Feds: Kids as young as 10 worked at McDonald's locations in Kentucky

A Labor Department investigation found one franchisee employed 24 kids under the age of 16 to work more hours than legally permitted and children sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m. but were not paid.

There are only 3 new cars priced under $20,000 now

The average new car price was $48,008 in March, according to Kelley Blue Book, a drop of $550 from the prior month.

JetBlue to offer non-alcoholic beer on domestic flights

The new offering on JetBlue domestic flights comes as more Americans say they intend to drink less alcohol.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas set to finally open after years of setbacks

Company executives for Fontainebleau Las Vegas made the announcement Tuesday morning, more than a year after the company publicly set a goal to open before the end of 2023.

These are the worst drinks for your health, according to nutritionists

Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.

US agency raises ‘serious concerns’ about tech visa lottery

The number of applications for visas used in the technology industry soared for a second straight year, raising "serious concerns" that some are manipulating the system to gain an unfair advantage, authorities said Friday.

California man guilty of killing 3 boys after ding-dong-ditch prank

A Southern California man accused of killing three teenage boys by intentionally ramming their car after they played a doorbell-ringing prank on him was found guilty of murder.

State investigations into care home poisonings released, 1 may lose license

Two Bay Area care homes in which three elderly residents died last summer from poisoning recently had investigations carried out by the state's Department of Social Services (DSS), but so far only one facility is in danger of losing its license as a result.   

Wendy's chili poll

The fast-food chain Wendy's recently announced that its chili, a popular item on its menu, will be available at grocery stores. 

California's Great America introduces chaperone policy

Popular Bay Area amusement park, California’s Great America, over the weekend implemented a new chaperone policy for its youth guests, as part of an update to its code of conduct.

Chick-fil-A opens in Emeryville

Chick-fil-A Emeryville had a ribbon cutting earlier this week and officially opened Thursday morning.

Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says

Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.

Wendy's Chili is coming to grocery stores

Wendy’s Chili hits store shelves this spring and will be sold for $4.99.

Southwest reports $159 million 1Q loss on meltdown effects

The airline said Thursday, however, that it made money in March and expects to be solidly profitable in the April-through-June quarter that includes the start of the peak summer travel season.