Clearwater server shares generous $2,000 tip with co-workers, family

Amy Pham doesn't know why the stranger decided to give her a 6,000% tip on their meal of avocado toast with sausage and a slice of quiche, but she was grateful, nonetheless.

South African president bans sales of alcohol, orders bars closed amid COVID-19 spikes

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on the sales of alcohol and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.

CDC to implement new travel mandate for passengers from the UK

Some international travelers will face new travel restrictions to the United States as a new strain of the coronavirus spreads across Europe.

Love it or hate it: Flamin' Hot Cheetos tamales divide family at Christmas

A Washington man decided to create a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos tamale to spice up his family’s Christmas Eve tradition but his family were not so thrilled with his rendition.

Flight radar captures pre-Christmas air travel over United States

A Flightradar24 animation shows pre-Christmas air traffic over North America, including the continental United States and parts of Canada and Mexico on the morning of December 23.

Grant Park restaurant struggles to keep doors open amid COVID-19

A well-known Grant Park restaurant is one of many that is relying on the community for help to continue to stay alive during the coronavirus pandemic.

Doritos 3D are making a comeback, Frito Lay announces

Nostalgia junkies rejoice: Doritos 3D are making a comeback at the behest of fans everywhere.

Recipe: Blackened turkey po’ boy 

Turkey is a tradition for many during the holidays, but instead of roasting it in the oven, Dr. BBQ says he’s found a great way to spice it up on the grill and it's also perfect for Friday’s game between the Vikings and the Saints.

Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’

In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.

'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak

Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.

Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open

While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.

EMT tests negative after giving CPR to passenger on LAX-bound flight who died from COVID-19

A 32-year-old Los Angeles EMT jumped into service after a passenger onboard a United Airlines flight suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on Monday, December 14. TMZ obtained exclusive video of the lifesaving efforts during that flight from Orlando to LAX, which was diverted to New Orleans.

Couple creates private dining room in their van to support local restaurants

Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.

Georgia fast-food worker pelted with angry customer’s drink gets support from around the world

A fast-food worker in DeKalb County is receiving an outpouring of support from around the world after a man threw his drink at her through the drive-through window -- supposedly, all because he didn’t want ice.