Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles

The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.

Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job

The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.

Southwest Airlines drops expiration dates on flight credits

Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry. 

$1.1 billion: Mega Millions jackpot climbs again, 2nd-highest prize in game history

The Mega Millions jackpot is now the second-highest prize in the game’s history, as currently estimated. It comes with a $648.2 million cash option, too.

Inman Park restaurant Hampton + Hudson hosts hot wing challenge

How do you like your wings? Mild, medium, hot, or scorching? If it's the latter, Inman Park restaurant Hampton + Hudson is hosting a challenge Friday you might want to know about.

Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years

Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.

The Mega Millions jackpot is now over $1 billion

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.02 billion — with a $602.5 million cash option — after no one matched all six numbers on Tuesday.

Raising Cane’s founder buys Mega Millions tickets for all employees

“If we win, we win together,” a spokesperson said in a YouTube video. “Whatever we win, we share it with every, single person.”

Taco Bell customers sue, claim manager poured boiling water on them in dispute over wrong order

A woman claims that she and a young girl who went to a Taco Bell in Dallas, Texas, were left feeling like they were "burning from the inside out" after a store manager allegedly covered them in boiling water.

Bacon company Wright Brand looking for Mayor of Bacon City, USA

Vernon, Texas will be renamed Bacon City, USA for one weekend in September and it's searching for the country's biggest bacon fan to not only be mayor but to get a lifetime supply of bacon as well.

FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure

The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.

Enjoy Life expands recall of baked goods and snacks due to potential plastic pieces

Enjoy Life Natural Brands, sold in many major U.S. grocery stores, has expanded its recall of certain soft-baked cookies, chewy bars, and brownie bites due to potential plastic pieces.

Strong dollar vs. euro: Time to book European travel?

One expert says pent-up demand across Europe is driving prices higher than pre-pandemic times.

Iconic Choco Taco ice cream treat discontinued

Klondike confirmed it has discontinued the beloved ice cream treat in a Twitter response to an understandably upset fan.