American will furlough 19,000 as clock runs out on airlines

American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.

Paradox-free time travel theoretically possible, scientists say

Germain Tobar, a bachelor of advanced science student at the University of Queensland, has been investigating the possibility of time travel under the supervision of physicist Dr. Fabio Costa and found that paradox-free time travel is theoretically possible.

Ski resorts struggle to hire amid Trump's student visa ban

Trump argued foreigners pose a risk to American workers as the country tries to jumpstart its economy.

Playgrounds to reopen under health guidelines

Outdoor playgrounds are allowed to reopen to the public following certain guidelines for local officials and visitors, Gov.

National Coffee Day 2020 deals: What to do to get that free cup

It's National Coffee Day, and a lot of stores are offering deals for a cup of joe to customers wanting a pick-me-up.

Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds

A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.

Sonoma County water regulators say Rodney Strong wine spill violated state, federal laws

It's not known what penalties, if any, are in store for Rodney Strong Vineyards, the winery south of Healdsburg where the Jan. 22 spill of 97,000 gallons of cabernet sauvignon took place.

BART plans to sell old train cars — but for a pretty penny

The 22-ton cars, many of which are from the original 1972 fleet, will sell for up to $10 thousand dollars. Most of the cars will be stripped and won't include the BART logos. 

Working mom's LinkedIn profile goes viral for showing realistic work-life balance during pandemic

A human resources consultant recently updated her LinkedIn profile to portray a more accurate image of herself balancing family and career in the age of virtual schooling and remote work.

Florida man suing McDonald's, claims he was injured by Chicken McNugget

A McDonald’s customer is suing the company after he says he was hurt biting into a Chicken McNugget. The man claims he cracked one of his teeth on a piece of bone inside one of the nuggets.

California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks

This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.

Man dies from eating bags of black licorice

Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.

Grandmother surprised with socially distanced parade days before heart procedure

Grace Burns, who goes by Onnie, wasn’t able to see anyone other than immediate family since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, her family and closest friends decided to surprise her with a drive-by “good luck parade” on Saturday.

Low interest rates driving sales as Bay Area home prices set record

The median price of a home in the San Francisco Bay Area has shot past $1 million, according to the California Association of Realtors. The association also saw a record number of homes sold last month despite the pandemic.