Does money buy happiness? A new study suggests it can

A study sampled more than 33,000 employed U.S. adults who answered questions on a scale called “satisfaction with life."

Global tech outage disrupts flights, banks, and hospitals

A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked banks and media outlets offline, and disrupted hospitals, small businesses and other services on Friday, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers.

New 401(k) rule makes it easier to tap savings for emergencies

A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergency funds as they continue to battle high inflation.

Survey reveals most popular pizza topping

When it comes to topping preference this particular one is a must-have for people enjoying a slice of pizza.

Rare orange lobster almost cooked up at Red Lobster

The 1-in-30-million orange lobster was caught off the coast of Canada and "accidentally delivered" to a Red Lobster in Pueblo, Colorado.

'Kidulting': How adults are becoming the top toy buyers

Kids, move aside. It’s the adults' turn to play. Data from Circana shows that adults 18 and up have surpassed kids, ages 3-5, to become the biggest customer demographic for the toy industry.

Most popular baby names inspired by the summer season revealed

Having a baby this summer? Here’s a look at the top baby names that are linked to this season, according to a new study.

National Ice Cream Day 2024 freebies and deals

National Ice Cream Day is on July 21, 2024. Here’s the scoop on the best deals.

The Mirage Las Vegas says goodbye after 34 years

The Mirage will be transformed into a Hard Rock Hotel set to be shaped like a guitar.

Pan Am returns with $65K trip to relive 'golden days of travel'

Defunct airline Pan Am is returning to the skies for the first time in more than 30 years to help fliers "relive the golden days of travel," but securing a seat to witness its comeback comes with a hefty price tag.

Bay Area DoorDash drivers face waitlist amid gig economy shift

Catherine Mojica of Fremont said she earned good money as a full-time rideshare driver years ago and when she found herself in need of some extra cash, she decided to sign up to be a delivery app driver.

At $26K a night, this rental is the most expensive Airbnb in Tahoe

A recent analysis shows a $29K a night vacation rental as the most expensive Airbnb in California and a Tahoe estate, at more than $26K a night, was the most pricey in Nevada.

Naomi Pomeroy, award-winning chef, drowns in tragic inner tubing accident

Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland, Oregon, on the map as a culinary destination, has drowned in an inner tubing accident.

America's best cities, ranked for 2024 on a number of factors

Discover the top-ranked cities in America for 2024 according to Resonance, a global consulting firm, which evaluated factors like livability, culture, economic opportunities, and more.

This Bay Area city is named the least stressed in America

When it comes to lifestyle and stress, experts say factors including where you live weigh in, including where you live. This East Bay city which was recently named the "least stressed city in America."

Recently-released inmate suspected as fast-food robber

A man was charged for allegedly robbing three fast-food restaurants earlier this month in Oakland, according to prosecutors.   

Laptop in checked luggage caused smoke, evacuation of plane at SFO

A laptop in a customer's checked bag is responsible for the smoke that led to an evacuation of an American Airlines plane at the San Francisco International Airport on Friday.  The evacuation happened as passengers were boarding the flight, according to video at the scene and the airport.