July 4 BBQ tips: Virologist says pack the hand sanitizer, avoid the potato salad
While vaccination rates are making many feel optimistic about Independence Day cookouts, medical experts are still urging Americans to maintain proper hygiene — and food safety protocols — in order to stay safe on July 4.
While vaccination rates are making many feel optimistic about Independence Day cookouts, medical experts are still urging Americans to maintain proper hygiene — and food safety protocols — in order to stay safe on July 4.
Pfizer to request COVID-19 vaccine emergency approval for kids ages 5-11 by fall
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is currently authorized for use in individuals aged 12 and older
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is currently authorized for use in individuals aged 12 and older
Free beer: Anheuser-Busch to dole out brews to mark vaccine progress
Anheuser-Busch which promised to give Americans free beer for Independence Day if the Biden administration met its goal of getting 70% of adults vaccinated, is still going to give away free beer even though the White House says it will fall short of its goal.
Anheuser-Busch which promised to give Americans free beer for Independence Day if the Biden administration met its goal of getting 70% of adults vaccinated, is still going to give away free beer even though the White House says it will fall short of its goal.
City of Kyle to host La Verde Park, Cultural Trail groundbreaking
During the groundbreaking, there will be a live street fair with food trucks, market vendors, live music, interactive art and more.
During the groundbreaking, there will be a live street fair with food trucks, market vendors, live music, interactive art and more.
Couple stages pro wrestling-inspired gender reveal
A New Jersey couple used a wrestling match to reveal the gender of their unborn child.
A New Jersey couple used a wrestling match to reveal the gender of their unborn child.
Royal Caribbean to require unvaccinated guests on Florida cruises to have travel insurance
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.
Meet Zane! Florida infant wins 2021 Gerber Baby contest
The 4 ½ month-old cutie now takes the honorary role as Gerber's Chief Growing Officer for the year.
The 4 ½ month-old cutie now takes the honorary role as Gerber's Chief Growing Officer for the year.
Flying car with BMW engine completes 1st inter-city test flight
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
Goat themed hotel opens in Alvin, goats included
The Goatel is now open in Alvin, giving you a chance to rent the loft above a goat barn, goats included.
The Goatel is now open in Alvin, giving you a chance to rent the loft above a goat barn, goats included.
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.
CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Viral parking hack sparks debate online: 'We've been doing it wrong the whole time'
Social media users debated how useful this particular parking hack was
Social media users debated how useful this particular parking hack was
Owner of 'Flintstone House' settles lawsuit with California town
The California town called the towering dinosaurs and life-size sculptures “a highly visible eyesore” and sued the owner, alleging she violated local codes when she put dinosaur sculptures in the backyard and made other landscaping changes.
The California town called the towering dinosaurs and life-size sculptures “a highly visible eyesore” and sued the owner, alleging she violated local codes when she put dinosaur sculptures in the backyard and made other landscaping changes.
TSA sees highest traveler count at airports since March 2020
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.
Disney delays test cruise over ‘inconsistent’ virus results
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
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.
Home builders fined $18K for destroying dozens of Joshua trees
The home builders dug up and destroyed 32 Joshua trees on the property that they own in San Bernardino County to make room for a house they want to build there.
The home builders dug up and destroyed 32 Joshua trees on the property that they own in San Bernardino County to make room for a house they want to build there.
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.
Tokyo Olympics 2021: No alcohol or cheering allowed
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.



















