World's heaviest strawberry officially gets title from Guinness
Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economy
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.
US approves new adaptive driving beam headlights that won’t blind oncoming drivers
U.S. regulators are about to allow new high-tech headlights that can automatically tailor beams so they focus on dark areas of the road and don’t create glare for oncoming drivers.
U.S. regulators are about to allow new high-tech headlights that can automatically tailor beams so they focus on dark areas of the road and don’t create glare for oncoming drivers.
What is 'Worldle?' Spinoff map game is like Wordle, but for geography buffs
“Worldle” is a map game inspired by the viral Wordle game. Users see the outline of a country and must correctly guess it in six tries or less.
“Worldle” is a map game inspired by the viral Wordle game. Users see the outline of a country and must correctly guess it in six tries or less.
Sizzling hot: French fry perfume sells out in hours
After a few squirts of this perfume, you will smell deliciously irresistible. That’s the pitch, anyway.
After a few squirts of this perfume, you will smell deliciously irresistible. That’s the pitch, anyway.
US suspension of avocado imports part of conspiracy, Mexican president says
The president put forward the conspiracy theory after the U.S. suspended imports of Mexican avocados on the eve of the Super Bowl following a threat against a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico.
The president put forward the conspiracy theory after the U.S. suspended imports of Mexican avocados on the eve of the Super Bowl following a threat against a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico.
US suspends avocado imports from Mexico
The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico has to do with a threat a safety inspector in Mexico received, as avocado exports are becoming the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles.
The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico has to do with a threat a safety inspector in Mexico received, as avocado exports are becoming the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles.
Bay Area restaurants and florists ready for busy Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day approaching, Bay Area florists are working overtime, and many restaurants are booking up. Restaurants say they are hoping for a busy long weekend of dining, with Valentine's Day falling on a Monday.
With Valentine's Day approaching, Bay Area florists are working overtime, and many restaurants are booking up. Restaurants say they are hoping for a busy long weekend of dining, with Valentine's Day falling on a Monday.
West Oakland grocery store's closure leaves void, concerns of food desert
Neighbors say the West Oakland neighborhood will be worse off without its only full-size grocery store in the area for the last 40 years. Community Foods Market closes for good Sunday.
Neighbors say the West Oakland neighborhood will be worse off without its only full-size grocery store in the area for the last 40 years. Community Foods Market closes for good Sunday.
Trucker protest: Canadian judge orders end to blockade on Ambassador Bridge
A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.
A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.
Berkeley pizzeria ranked top in country by Yelp
Berkeley beat out New York, Chicago and Detroit, with The Cheese Board Collective getting the highest reviews on the site.
Berkeley beat out New York, Chicago and Detroit, with The Cheese Board Collective getting the highest reviews on the site.
What is Galentine’s Day? Everything to know about the popular holiday
How did Galentine’s Day start, who can celebrate the occasion and when is it? Here is everything to know about the increasingly popular holiday.
How did Galentine’s Day start, who can celebrate the occasion and when is it? Here is everything to know about the increasingly popular holiday.
Trucker protest could impact Super Bowl fans, officials warn
The Department of Homeland Security has warned local law enforcement that truckers protesting COVID-19 restrictions in the U.S. could potentially impact the Super Bowl this weekend.
The Department of Homeland Security has warned local law enforcement that truckers protesting COVID-19 restrictions in the U.S. could potentially impact the Super Bowl this weekend.
COVID-19 leads to stillbirths in infected women, destroys placenta, study finds
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
Arizona restaurant forced to close after almost all of its staff members were poached by another restaurant
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.
Tesla recalls 27K vehicles over heat pump that won’t defrost windshield fast enough
The Tesla recall over windshield defrosting software involves certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.
The Tesla recall over windshield defrosting software involves certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.
Hyundai, Kia recall: Owners of 485K vehicles told to park outside due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they can catch fire. Owners were told to park vehicles outside until repairs are made.
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they can catch fire. Owners were told to park vehicles outside until repairs are made.
Former employees save beloved Berkeley diner
A beloved Berkeley diner, shuttered last month amid the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, is getting a second chance. The new owners, made up of seven former managers and workers, say they’ll be dropping the name Bette, from Bette's Oceanview Diner, but keeping everything else the same.
A beloved Berkeley diner, shuttered last month amid the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, is getting a second chance. The new owners, made up of seven former managers and workers, say they’ll be dropping the name Bette, from Bette's Oceanview Diner, but keeping everything else the same.
The top-selling Valentine’s Day candy by state revealed
The National Retail Federation is expecting candy sales to be at a record high this year with 56% of consumers planning to buy the sweet treats.
The National Retail Federation is expecting candy sales to be at a record high this year with 56% of consumers planning to buy the sweet treats.