5th grade teacher eats lunch with his students in cafeteria every day: ‘The little things do matter’

“Those little conversations and connections you can have with the kid can really turn somebody's day around and turn somebody’s school year around," Dan Shutes, a Michigan teacher, shared.

FDA to propose new food label warnings to combat obesity

The FDA is considering food labels to help consumers identify products with unhealthy ingredients, but some experts wonder if this is enough to help in the fight of high obesity rates in the U.S.

Atlanta’s Der Biergarten preps for Oktoberfest celebration

Downtown Atlanta's Der Biergarten has a full schedule of events to make this Oktoberfest season “der beste!"

Gun violence remains leading cause of death for US youth, report finds

A new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions reveals that guns remain the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the U.S.

Atlanta Bites: Where and what to eat in metro Atlanta | September 2024

September in Atlanta is packed with exciting events, from food festivals and culinary showcases to new restaurant openings and special deals.

Here's how much Americans expect to pay for a used car, and how much it will actually cost

Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.

Boar's Head recall: Plant inspections going back 2 years show 'imminent threat'

New reports reveal problems at the now-closed Boar's Head plant connected to a deadly listeria outbreak went back two years. Inspection reports show there was an "imminent threat" to the public, but operations continued.

Krispy Kreme introduces new Golden Harvest Collection for fall

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, Krispy Kreme is celebrating the season with its new Golden Harvest Collection—a lineup of fall-inspired doughnuts available for a limited time.

Uber offering driverless rides with Waymo in Atlanta, Austin

Uber and Waymo are expanding their partnership and will begin offering driverless rides in Atlanta starting next year.

4 flight attendants fall ill on Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle

Four flight attendants on an Alaska Airlines flight headed from Hawaii to Seattle mysteriously fell ill shortly after takeoff, causing the plane to be diverted.

Poll shows Americans take dim view of grocery industry amid recalls, inflation

A recent Gallup poll reveals a shift in Americans' opinions of the grocery industry, with more negative than positive views for the first time. Concerns over inflation and food safety have contributed to declining confidence in a once highly-rated sector.

Fast food kids meal prices jump: Here's how much they've increased over 10 years

A new study reveals that fast food kids meal prices have risen 43% over the past decade, outpacing inflation. Chick-fil-A leads with a 63% increase, while Dairy Queen saw the smallest change at 21%. Find out how your favorite chains compare.