Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles

The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.

Unsafe levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison detected in Orcas Island shellfish

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is urging people to avoid eating oysters and clams harvested from Buck Bay on Orcas Island in San Juan County, following the detection of high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) in the shellfish. 

Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job

The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.

Southwest Airlines drops expiration dates on flight credits

Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry. 

$1.1 billion: Mega Millions jackpot climbs again, 2nd-highest prize in game history

The Mega Millions jackpot is now the second-highest prize in the game’s history, as currently estimated. It comes with a $648.2 million cash option, too.

Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years

Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.

FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure

The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.

Iconic Choco Taco ice cream treat discontinued

Klondike confirmed it has discontinued the beloved ice cream treat in a Twitter response to an understandably upset fan.

Overflow of luggage: What happens to unclaimed bags?
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Airports are reporting more unclaimed bags due to staffing shortages. Some items left unclaimed for more than 90 days are sold at stores.