Landmark San Francisco restaurant abruptly closes after 56 years
An iconic landmark dining destination that drew both locals and tourists to San Francisco’s Embarcadero for more than half a century has abruptly closed its doors.
An iconic landmark dining destination that drew both locals and tourists to San Francisco’s Embarcadero for more than half a century has abruptly closed its doors.
McDonald's lawsuit claims McRib sandwich marketing misleads consumers: Reports
The lawsuit claimed McDonald's markets its limited-time McRib sandwich as being made of pork rib meat, citing the sandwich's name and shape.
The lawsuit claimed McDonald's markets its limited-time McRib sandwich as being made of pork rib meat, citing the sandwich's name and shape.
Iconic San Francisco Alioto's Restaurant to be demolished
Crews began to demolish San Francisco's iconic Alioto’s Restaurant, a classic seafood eatery at Fisherman's Wharf, on Monday – the start of a process that will pave the way for a new plaza, slated to open this summer.
Crews began to demolish San Francisco's iconic Alioto’s Restaurant, a classic seafood eatery at Fisherman's Wharf, on Monday – the start of a process that will pave the way for a new plaza, slated to open this summer.
Japanese sushi chain shatters record, pays $3.24 million for single bluefin tuna
Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.
Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.
These cities rank as the best for keeping New Year's resolutions in 2026, data shows
WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.
WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.
Viral New Year reset routine is helping people adopt healthier habits
A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.
A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.
From bassets to bolonki: American Kennel Club adds 3 new breeds
The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.
The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.
What is BYD? The company that's dethroned Tesla as world's biggest EV maker
In 2025, the automaker sold more than 2 million vehicles to topple Tesla as the biggest producer of electric vehicles.
In 2025, the automaker sold more than 2 million vehicles to topple Tesla as the biggest producer of electric vehicles.
More people moved away from these states than anywhere else in 2025, data shows
Last year, Americans made the transition out of certain states for new places to call home. See the list.
Last year, Americans made the transition out of certain states for new places to call home. See the list.
Porsche recalls over 170,000 cars due to defective rearview camera
The recall covers certain Porsche vehicles manufactured between 2019 and 2025. Here's what you need to know.
The recall covers certain Porsche vehicles manufactured between 2019 and 2025. Here's what you need to know.
TSA’s 2026 Canine Calendar spotlights the canine heroes keeping US airports safe - See the featured dogs
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
List: Take these dates off to maximize your vacation time in 2026
The amount of time off workers earn varies by company, but here are some ways to utilize your PTO for extended breaks this year.
The amount of time off workers earn varies by company, but here are some ways to utilize your PTO for extended breaks this year.
List: New California laws in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Sprinkles Cupcakes closing all locations, founder and former owner confirms
founder and former owner of Sprinkles Cupcakes confirmed in an Instagram post Wednesday that the company is closing all its locations across the country.
founder and former owner of Sprinkles Cupcakes confirmed in an Instagram post Wednesday that the company is closing all its locations across the country.
America 250: Big events across the country to have on your radar for 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
Ford recall: More than 40K Mustangs pulled over faulty headlight issue
The auto manufacturer’s recall affects certain 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles.
The auto manufacturer’s recall affects certain 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where
The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
MN distributor recalls hundreds of food, drugstore products after rodent, feces contamination
The FDA says the facility was operating under insanitary conditions after finding the presence of rodents, rodent urine and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food and cosmetic products were held.
The FDA says the facility was operating under insanitary conditions after finding the presence of rodents, rodent urine and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food and cosmetic products were held.
A new California law requires tortillas to include an extra ingredient. Here’s why
Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to help nurture healthy infants.
Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to help nurture healthy infants.