US pickle shortage tied to extreme weather in Mexico

The U.S. imports over a million tons of fresh cucumbers a year. Mexico is the second largest exporter of cucumbers in the world.

Walmart ground beef recalled after possible E. coli contamination

Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling thousands of beef products shipped to Walmart locations nationwide. The meat items were produced on April 26-27.

Airbnb launches ‘icons’ experiences; includes stay in Pixar’s ‘Up’ house, meeting Kevin Hart, and more

Airbnb said it's going to give customers a chance at overnight stays in a Paris museum, a bedroom filled with Ferrari racing cars, and other exotic settings with the launch of its new icons experiences.

New Krispy Kreme rewards program kicks off with free donuts for two weeks

Krispy Kreme is launching its most generous rewards program to date, providing a free dozen glazed donuts to both new and existing members, with special deals including free coffee and donuts running through May 11.

Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds

Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.

Amazon, Target among retailers to pull weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns

Medical experts and federal regulators have argued that the weighted infant sleepwear poses a health risk to babies, while some companies selling the products claim they help babies fall asleep.

Boeing whistleblower from Kansas is 2nd to die in past 2 months

Joshua Dean, a 45-year-old whistleblower who reported safety concerns at a parts supplier for Boeing's 737 Max jets, has died unexpectedly in an Oklahoma hospital.

Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy

How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.

San Francisco hotel workers and janitors march on May Day for better pay, healthcare

Hotel workers and janitors marched through the streets of San Francisco on May 1, as part of an annual demonstration happening in multiple US cities, demanding higher wages and better health care benefits.

Special surcharges to become illegal in California restaurants

As of July 1, it will be illegal for any restaurant in the Golden State to add special surcharges to diners' checks, which has become a favorite method that restaurants use to lower costs and enhance employee incomes. 

Bumble dating app no longer requires women to make first move

The dating app Bumble unveiled its newest feature “Opening Moves,” which gives women more choices in how they make romantic connections.

Popular Italian restaurant in San Francisco pivoting amid tough economic realities

Popular casual Italian restaurant Che Fico Alimentari in San Francisco is pivoting its business strategy. It's not exactly closing for good, but they are making some big changes due to tough economic realities.

USDA testing ground beef in states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows

The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”

Here's when people think 'old age' begins, according to study

People think “old age" starts later than it used to, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.