Spring couple adopts 5 siblings separated in foster care
The Spring couple began fostering their now two-year-old son as a newborn and then took in two of his siblings. Then they found out there were also twin siblings – a total of five siblings in all.
The Spring couple began fostering their now two-year-old son as a newborn and then took in two of his siblings. Then they found out there were also twin siblings – a total of five siblings in all.
Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19
Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.
Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.
Four cities won't suspend outdoor dining despite Alameda County's health order, for now
City leaders in Livermore, Dublin, Hayward, and Oakland said they are not enforcing the revised order until more clarity is given on what is exactly allowed.
City leaders in Livermore, Dublin, Hayward, and Oakland said they are not enforcing the revised order until more clarity is given on what is exactly allowed.
Hong Kong Disneyland to close again due to rise in coronavirus cases
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
US interest in moving to New Zealand jumps during COVID-19 pandemic
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
14 Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants test positive for COVID-19
Hawaiian, along with other airlines, has implemented multiple safety measures on flights in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Hawaiian, along with other airlines, has implemented multiple safety measures on flights in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
San Francisco holds off on reopening indoor dining and outdoor bars next week
Those sectors were supposed to reopen on July 13, but city leaders decided to put plans on hold as San Francisco is seeing a spike in cases.
Those sectors were supposed to reopen on July 13, but city leaders decided to put plans on hold as San Francisco is seeing a spike in cases.
San Francisco backs down from indoor dining
City officials say that indoor dining can't happen until coronavirus infection rates go down.
City officials say that indoor dining can't happen until coronavirus infection rates go down.
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock deal
Uber and its Uber Eats food-delivery division will gain ground against DoorDash, which controls about 37% of the U.S. food delivery market. That’s compared with Uber Eats’ 20% share before the Postmates deal. Grubhub holds around 30% of the U.S. food delivery market.
Uber and its Uber Eats food-delivery division will gain ground against DoorDash, which controls about 37% of the U.S. food delivery market. That’s compared with Uber Eats’ 20% share before the Postmates deal. Grubhub holds around 30% of the U.S. food delivery market.
To stop parties, Airbnb won't let some guests book homes
The San Francisco-based home sharing company said U.S. guests under age 25 with fewer than three positive Airbnb reviews won’t be allowed to book entire homes close to where they live. Airbnb wouldn’t reveal how it defines what is “close.”
The San Francisco-based home sharing company said U.S. guests under age 25 with fewer than three positive Airbnb reviews won’t be allowed to book entire homes close to where they live. Airbnb wouldn’t reveal how it defines what is “close.”
Chick-fil-A named top restaurant in customer satisfaction for 6th year in a row
Chick-fil-A beat competitors Chipotle, Dunkin', Arby's, KFC and Panera Bread to take the top prize
Chick-fil-A beat competitors Chipotle, Dunkin', Arby's, KFC and Panera Bread to take the top prize
Workers: Tesla threatens firing if they don't return to jobs
The group wants the practice to stop, and it also wants state and county officials to do a better job making sure proper safety procedures are followed at the factory in Fremont, in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The group wants the practice to stop, and it also wants state and county officials to do a better job making sure proper safety procedures are followed at the factory in Fremont, in the San Francisco Bay Area.
McDonald’s halts dine-in service reopening plans due to spike in US COVID-19 cases
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
Frozen foods are having a culinary moment thanks to the pandemic
Frozen foods have proven to be no-fuss items that are quick to get on the table. They're affordable options that last a long time. And they can be healthy alternatives, especially when other options don't exist. That might be why at the beginning of the pandemic, some frozen foods were so tough to get.
Frozen foods have proven to be no-fuss items that are quick to get on the table. They're affordable options that last a long time. And they can be healthy alternatives, especially when other options don't exist. That might be why at the beginning of the pandemic, some frozen foods were so tough to get.
Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide
Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.
Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.
Denny's plans to hire 10,000 restaurant employees by end of 2020
Positions include sanitation specialist, a job created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Positions include sanitation specialist, a job created by the coronavirus pandemic.
EU reopens borders, but not to Americans
Countries in Europe are welcoming back foreign travelers, but the EU isn't ready for Americans to visit yet.
Countries in Europe are welcoming back foreign travelers, but the EU isn't ready for Americans to visit yet.
Multiple airlines stop serving alcohol, food on planes in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Several airlines announced their new measures as part of an effort to maintain passenger safety.
Several airlines announced their new measures as part of an effort to maintain passenger safety.
Little Caesars customers discover pizza with swastika made out of pepperoni; employees involved fired
A group of Little Caesars employees in Ohio have been fired after an offensive anti-Semitic image was allegedly discovered on a Hot N’ Ready pizza that a customer purchased.
A group of Little Caesars employees in Ohio have been fired after an offensive anti-Semitic image was allegedly discovered on a Hot N’ Ready pizza that a customer purchased.
California 'Black is beautiful' beer inspires delicious dark brew and raises social awareness
Nineteen craft breweries in the region have joined the nationwide "Black is Beautiful" beer initiative. It has grown from one brewer's call for social justice into an international movement. The idea took off, with more than 900 breweries in all 50 states and 17 countries now taking up the cause.
Nineteen craft breweries in the region have joined the nationwide "Black is Beautiful" beer initiative. It has grown from one brewer's call for social justice into an international movement. The idea took off, with more than 900 breweries in all 50 states and 17 countries now taking up the cause.