Workers strike at major Southern California hotels over pay and benefits
Workers are picketing major Southern California hotels after walking off the job during the holiday weekend to demand better pay and benefits
2023-07-04 06:15
Los Angeles officials urge beachgoers to stay away from poisoned sea lions amid Fourth of July celebrations
Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, public health officials in Los Angeles are advising beachgoers to avoid sea lions that have been sickened by toxins from large algae blooms coating California beaches.
2023-07-04 04:18
ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs' July Fourth dread
Most of the U.S. may be looking forward to July Fourth for dazzling displays of fireworks or setting off firecrackers and poppers with their neighbors
2023-07-04 02:48
How to watch the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest
Thousands of people will gather at Coney Island on Tuesday to watch competitive eaters scarf down mountains of sausages and buns during the annual Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
2023-07-04 02:22
Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, US State Department warns
Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, the US State Department warned in an updated travel advisory issued Friday.
2023-07-04 00:50
Drag queens are out, proud and loud in a string of coal towns, from a bingo hall to blue-collar bars
In red communities across America, lawmakers are pushing to restrict drag performances and, in some cases, broader trans and gay rights
2023-07-03 22:54
Hamburgers and steaks are a big climate problem. Could new grazing practices be the answer?
It sounds like clickbait: How this one weird cow trick can improve soil, water, wildlife, and farmer wealth while pulling tons of planet-cooking carbon from the sky. But research has found grazing like buffalo has plenty of benefits.
2023-07-03 22:29
Tyson will stop using its 'no antibiotics ever' label on chicken
Tyson will once again use certain antibiotics in its chickens, eight years after it announced plans to ditch the drugs in some of its production and slapped a "no antibiotics ever" label on its packaging.
2023-07-03 22:23
Kimberly Palmer: Creative ways to cut your energy costs this summer
With energy prices rising and summer heat looming, it’s a good time to make sure your home is running as efficiently as possible
2023-07-03 21:53
Roller coaster with crack in support pillar set to be investigated today at Carowinds in North Carolina
Inspectors are due at a North Carolina amusement park Monday as they continue investigating a roller coaster shuttered since shortly after a dad spotted a crack at the top of one of its steel support pillars.
2023-07-03 19:27
Roller coaster at Carowinds closes after discovery of a crack in a support pillar
Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina closed a roller coaster Friday after discovering a crack in a support pillar, park officials said.
2023-07-03 13:56
The wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans
A much-feared backup of U.S. passport applications has snarled summer plans for would-be travelers around the world
2023-07-03 13:24