McDonald's launches Texas-exclusive meal bundle featuring collectible regional cups

McDonald’s debuts the limited-time Texas Meal featuring 10-piece McNuggets, Spicy McNuggets' return, and seven regional collectible cups designed by Texan artist Avery Orendorf.

Ford recalls nearly 150,000 Mustangs over wiring issue

Nearly 150,000 Ford Mustangs have been recalled over concerns that a wiring issue could cause a wide variety of problems, ranging from headlights not operating to the car not being able to move. 

Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users

Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.

Nationwide recall of pet food issued over salmonella concerns

Food and Drug Administration officials said the latest pet food recall covers Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe sold in stores across the country.

Halloween candy pulled over potential allergy risk

A Halloween candy sold in multiple states is being recalled because its packaging failed to disclose a milk allergen.

Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events

Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.

Last house on Rainey Street: Family trying to decide what to do after owner's death

One little house still stands amid the high-rises and bars of Austin’s Rainey Street District. Now, following the owner's death, his family must decide what comes next.

Smucker’s Uncrustables lawsuit against Trader Joe’s allowed to proceed

The difference between a circle and a squircle could help decide a lawsuit over whether Trader Joe’s frozen sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables.

Tofu recalled over possible ink contamination; sold in 29 states

More than 10,000 cases of tofu were recalled across nearly 30 states after the discovery of a potential contaminant.

Best and worst places to retire in 2026: See the ranking

WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 measures of affordability, activities, quality of life and health care to determine the best places to retire.

Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination

The State Department's Level 3 advisory warns of terrorism and unrest in Israel, with some areas near Gaza carrying a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning.

Jupiter Supper Club: Good Day Cooks
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Jupiter Supper Club is a downtown Austin destination for elevated dining, creative cocktails, and memorable nights out.

American Airlines bets big on international travel with 7 new routes

New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network.

SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans

South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.