About 900,000 kids got COVID-19 vaccine in first week, White House says

The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.

Krispy Kreme offers limited-edition Thanksgiving-themed doughnuts

Krispy Kreme unveiled four limited-edition Thanksgiving-themed doughnut flavors, including its classic chocolate icing doughnut with festive Thanksgiving sprinkles.

Heinz launches ketchup using tomatoes grown in ‘Mars-like conditions’ into space

The “Marz Edition” ketchup is part of the Kraft Heinz Company’s larger goal to learn how to grow food in difficult environments while studying the possibilities of long-term food production outside of Earth.

International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions

Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.

Many Americans ingesting ‘cocktail’ of toxic chemicals from drinking water, study says

“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.

With travel restrictions lifted, grandma meets grandson for 1st time

Suman Singh touched down at San Francisco International Airport, weary from travel but weeping with joy that she could finally meet her newest relative: Her grandson.

Top baby names list for 2021 reveals familiar trends

BabyCenter recently released its Top 100 most popular names. Some in the top 10 are quite familiar from years past.

US easing travel restrictions Monday, what you need to know

Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.

AAA Texas recommends caution on roads as Daylight Saving Time ends

AAA Texas says the time change can disturb sleep patterns in drivers, which in combination with shorter daylight hours could lead to drowsy driving.

White LA mother accused of human trafficking Black daughter on Southwest Airlines flight

A white mother from Los Angeles says she was stopped by police and accused of human trafficking her 10-year-old biological biracial daughter by a Southwest Airlines flight attendant.

Family questioned about human trafficking; mom says it's because they're mixed race

A Southwest Airlines passenger said she and her 10-year-old biracial daughter were stopped by authorities on a report of possible human trafficking – except she wasn't and she said the incident reeks of bias. 

Delta Air Lines says international flight bookings have surged 450% amid US reopening

Last month, the Biden administration detailed new international COVID-19 air travel policies, including exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.

American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.

Austin Food and Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores

The festival is officially sold out, but there are still tickets available for two special in-restaurant dinners being held at Canje and Lutie’s at Commodore Perry.

Taste of TNF recipe: Sweet corn and bacon pizza

Farmers in Indiana grow some of the finest corn in the country, while in New York, fans have a lot to cheer about when it comes to pizza. For this week's Jets-Colts matchup, Dr. BBQ mashed up this tribute to both cities.