July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
Round hot dogs: What to know about the confusing twist on the classic American dish
It may look like bologna, but Rastelli’s round hot dogs are made differently, the company says.
It may look like bologna, but Rastelli’s round hot dogs are made differently, the company says.
Busiest travel weekend ahead at Sea-Tac Airport since pre-pandemic
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is heading into its busiest weekend since pre-pandemic. The number of passengers is down by 30 percent for this time this year, but is expected to quickly increase this summer now that Washington has reopened.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is heading into its busiest weekend since pre-pandemic. The number of passengers is down by 30 percent for this time this year, but is expected to quickly increase this summer now that Washington has reopened.
Where are people traveling this summer? Google Trends offers clues
Interest in travel has boomed in the last month, and Google Trends’ latest consumer insight report has the inside scoop on the types of destinations people are seeking out this summer.
Interest in travel has boomed in the last month, and Google Trends’ latest consumer insight report has the inside scoop on the types of destinations people are seeking out this summer.
BBQ restaurateur moonlights as mechanic, fixes up old cars to donate
Eliot Middleton is an auto mechanic who started a foundation where he receives used cars, repairs them and gives them to families without transportation.
Eliot Middleton is an auto mechanic who started a foundation where he receives used cars, repairs them and gives them to families without transportation.
Excessive heat impacts travel, services across the region
People across the region are feeling the impacts of the excessive heat affecting travel and services.
People across the region are feeling the impacts of the excessive heat affecting travel and services.
Routine exercise could lead to Medicare savings later, study finds
A recent study revealed younger adults could annually save between $824 and $1,874 in later Medicare costs if they routinely exercise.
A recent study revealed younger adults could annually save between $824 and $1,874 in later Medicare costs if they routinely exercise.
Southwest Airlines blames bad weather, sick employees for weekend cancelations and delays
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp, CDC says
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
Lab test of Subway tuna sandwiches fails to detect tuna DNA, report says
Subway’s tuna was tested by a food lab commissioned by the New York Times. The lab said it found “no amplifiable tuna DNA” in the sample.
Subway’s tuna was tested by a food lab commissioned by the New York Times. The lab said it found “no amplifiable tuna DNA” in the sample.
McDonald’s expanding loyalty program nationwide next month
McDonald's new rewards program, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, will launch nationwide on July 8.
McDonald's new rewards program, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, will launch nationwide on July 8.
Royal Caribbean postpones 1st US cruise after crew members test positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean International is postponing for nearly a month one of the highly anticipated first sailings from the U.S. since the pandemic began because eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Royal Caribbean International is postponing for nearly a month one of the highly anticipated first sailings from the U.S. since the pandemic began because eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Free Slurpee Day 2021: 7-Eleven giveaway to last entire month of July
7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee drink throughout the month of July. The offer is normally on July 11 but has been extended.
7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee drink throughout the month of July. The offer is normally on July 11 but has been extended.
Loving Day 2021: Couples celebrate legalization of interracial marriage
In 1967, the U.S. made interracial marriages legal, a moment that continues to be celebrated 54 years later.
In 1967, the U.S. made interracial marriages legal, a moment that continues to be celebrated 54 years later.
TSA scans 2 million passengers for first time since March 2020
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Hungry hungry hippo: San Antonio Zoo residents get watermelon treats
A hippopotamus demonstrated the power of its jaws by smashing open a watermelon at the San Antonio Zoo.
A hippopotamus demonstrated the power of its jaws by smashing open a watermelon at the San Antonio Zoo.
TSA anticipates labor shortages at more than 100 airports, seeks volunteers
As many as 131 of the country’s largest airports will reportedly experience labor shortages this month and employees are being asked to volunteer to help monitor TSA checkpoints.
As many as 131 of the country’s largest airports will reportedly experience labor shortages this month and employees are being asked to volunteer to help monitor TSA checkpoints.
Reynolds Wrap offering $10K, grilling lessons in Rookie Griller contest
Reynolds Wrap will pay one lucky person $10,000 and teach them to grill just in time for the summer.
Reynolds Wrap will pay one lucky person $10,000 and teach them to grill just in time for the summer.
Beech-Nut recalls baby rice cereal over high arsenic levels
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.