Federal officials extend deadline for Real ID as requirement for air travel

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended its full enforcement of Real ID-compliant driver's licenses from Oct. 1, 2021 to 2023 due to the pandemic, DHS officials announced Tuesday.

Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant

Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.

New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment

"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."  

Can meatless meat help combat climate change?

The magic comes from Heme, a molecule that's in almost all plants and animals. Heme has iron in it and helps plant material take on the look. feel and flavor of meat, especially hamburgers.

CDC issues updated summer camp guidance, stresses outdoor activities, masks and social distancing

After the COVID-19 outbreak sidelined most in-person summer camps across the country last year, camp operators have been gearing up for a return this summer. And of course, in the age of a pandemic, like everything else, camp will look different.

Biden signs law designating sesame as major food allergen, requires labeling on packaged foods

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that makes sesame the ninth major allergen in the United States, requiring food makers to clearly label packaging by January 2023.

Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic

But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.

Alaska Airlines says state senator banned for refusing to follow face mask requirements

Senator Lora Reinbold from Alaska has been banned from Alaska Airlines for her "continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesperson said.

Royal Caribbean makes 'world's largest cruise ship' available for booking

Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.

West Virginia will pay remote workers $12K to move to state

Pack your bags: A program in West Virginia announced it will pay remote workers $12,000 to move to the Mountain State.

Frequent flyer recreates airplane food as hobby during COVID-19 lockdown

Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”

Police say no one was driving Tesla in deadly crash, but Musk says car wasn't on autopilot

Two people were killed in Texas in the fiery crash of a Tesla and authorities say there was no one in the driver’s seat at the time of the crash, although it’s not clear whether the car’s driver-assist system was being used.

Busch Beer paying dog $20G, plus 'benefits,' to taste Dog Brew

The beer brand is launching a contest to promote its Dog Brew and to find the perfect pooch to help expand the product line. 

White Claw to launch hard seltzer with higher alcohol content

White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.