San Francisco bars nix Russian-themed drinks

Bars are getting rid of their Moscow Mules and renaming drinks in solidarity of Ukraine instead.

Boozy Mountain Dew now available but only in three states

Mountain Dew has launched a new drink with an alcoholic twist that’s available in Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa. But plans are in the works for the beverage to hit store shelves in other states.

Over 1.7M Hondas probed over reports of unexpected automatic braking

The automatic emergency braking systems on more than 1.7 million newer Hondas can stop the vehicles for no reason, according to several complaints to the NHTSA.

Chez Panisse to reopen legendary dining room in Berkeley

The well-known Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panissee, will reopen its dining room on March 8 after closing its indoor dining services for 2 years.

California bakery hiring paid 'doughnut enthusiast' to photograph, sample tasty treats

Johnny Doughnuts, based in N. California, is looking to hire a “doughnut enthusiast content intern” to try out new flavors and create social media content.

Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival cruise lines to ease mask mandates

Three major cruise lines are dropping onboard mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in the U.S.

Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade return date announced, with new finale, 'Encanto' float

The "Main Street Electrical Parade" and "Disneyland Forever" fireworks spectacular will return to Disneyland, and "World of Color" will return to Disney California Adventure, on April 22. "Fantasmic!" will return to Disneyland on May 28.

'Buzzless' beverages will be the main attraction at San Francisco non-alcoholic speakeasy

A San Francisco restaurant owner is planning to open the city's first non-alcoholic speakeasy. Nielsen data predicts “buzzless beverages” will be one of the biggest trends of 2022.

Mexican avocado ban lifted, US Embassy announces

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.

Burning cargo ship full of Porsches adrift in Atlantic Ocean

The Felicity Ace cargo ship was carrying Porsches and other vehicles from Germany to the U.S. when it caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean and remains adrift.

US cities with the worst traffic congestion, according to GPS data

Between 2019 and 2021, traffic congestion has slowly increased as more businesses resume in-office operations and COVID-19 restrictions continue to lessen.

The price of fast fashion: How quick trends, 'throwaway culture' harm the planet

Fast fashion allows shoppers to hop on trends quickly and cheaply, with some never even wearing the same outfit twice. But experts say this convenience comes at a cost.

Alaska Airlines launches flight-subscription service to 16 West Coast cities

Alaska Airlines launched a subscription service for West Coast travel. Flight Pass members can fly up to 24 round-trip flights a year between 16 cities, including Los Angeles, Phoenix and Las Vegas.

Sofía Jirau becomes 1st Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome

“I can finally tell you my big secret... I am the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome!” the 24-year-old Puerto Rican model announced on Valentine’s Day.

Hostess announces caffeinated doughnuts

Hostess says each Boost Jumbo Donette contains almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (50-70 milligrams). Each doughnut is three times larger than a regular-sized donette.