Texas grocery store run by high school students gives free food to families in need

A Texas high school runs its own grocery store so students and their families could get food and other necessities during the pandemic. Instead of money, they accept good deeds as payment. Now the store has expanded to help over 100 families in their community who are in need.

Pizza Hut introduces a new Detroit-style pizza, available nationwide

Detroit-style pizza is rectangular in size with a thick, crispy crust. Pizza Hut says they’ve spent a year perfecting their new recipe.

‘COVID Bandit’ leaves $1,400 tip, enough to give each bakery employee $200

A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.

Candy company paying $30 an hour to eat, review sweets

A Canadian confectioner is hiring chocoholics and candy lovers to test treats for the sweet salary of $30 per hour.

American Airlines launches wine delivery service

American Airlines is launching a new delivery service that will bring a variety of premium wine offerings straight to your door.

Dry January is moist for some at the rocky start of 2021

Dry January has brought on the desired benefits for many among the millions participating around the world. But a tumultuous year has left others struggling.

Bay Area businesses honor Oakland's Kamala Harris with ice cream, dishes

At Oakland's Jack London Square, the Home of Chicken and Waffles restaurant is doing a special called "the Kamala," a home-style dinner named for their favorite hometown politician. San Francisco-based Smitten Ice Cream also wanted to honor Harris's work to help other women, with their MVP special that stands for Madam Vice President.

Permanent alcohol to-go could help keep Texas restaurants in business

Restaurants were among the hardest-hit businesses in 2020 and many owners said they will need innovative ideas and financial help to survive.

Nestlé recalls 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets

Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling more than 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said.

Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report

Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease. 

Yelp will indicate how well restaurants enforce masks, social distancing

In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.

Ben & Jerry’s calls for Trump’s removal after Capitol riots, urges 25th Amendment be invoked

Vermont-based ice-cream maker Ben & Jerry's, whose founders have a history of supporting social-justice causes, have joined a growing call for President Trump to be removed from office through the invocation of the 25th Amendment following Wednesday's deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.

LOOKING FOR AMY: Tiff's Treats searching for its first customer

Tiff's Treats is celebrating its 22nd anniversary and it's hoping to treat its first customer named Amy and give her a treat!

District judge rules to allow dine-in restrictions in Austin-Travis County

After pushback from the state, Austin-Travis County will be allowed to enforce food and beverage establishments to close for dine-in between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6:00 am through the holiday weekend.