Starbucks drinkers can now pay for coffee with Bitcoin via Bakkt digital wallet app
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for their coffee in cryptocurrency via an app that converts Bitcoin into U.S. dollars.
4/3/21: Saturday's unique date draws lines for Las Vegas wedding licenses
Soon-to-be newlyweds lined up out the door of the marriage license office in Las Vegas ahead of a unique date to tie the knot: 4/3/21.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Lowe’s giving away free family garden project kits during month of April
Lowe’s is hoping to satisfy spring break fever with free family garden project kits during the month of April.
‘Burritos or Bitcoin’: Chipotle giving away $200K in food, cryptocurrency for National Burrito Day
Chipotle will be giving away $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in Bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1.
Graduates of comprehensive preschool less likely to be obese adults, study shows
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
Stray dog gifted stuffed unicorn after ‘consistently’ stealing it from dollar store
One stray dog’s determination to swipe a stuffed unicorn from a North Carolina dollar store turned into the “ultimutt“ surprise for the four-legged friend.
Pepsi releases newest limited-edition soda flavor: Peeps
Pepsi and Peeps have partnered to create a soda flavor unlike any other.
CDC says no-sail order to remain in place until Nov. 1 despite cruise association request
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
Los Angeles County updates health orders for breweries, wineries
Los Angeles County's coronavirus numbers continue to fall and local business activity springs back to life, officials have announced a handful of modifications to the county's health order that went into effect over the weekend.
Krispy Kreme offering free doughnut a day to anyone with COVID-19 vaccination for rest of 2021
Krispy Kreme says anyone who shows a valid COVID-19 vaccination card will get a free Original Glazed doughnut for the remainder of 2021. And they can keep going back every single day.
California winery will pay $10,000 a month, provide free housing to work in Sonoma
Does a job at a winery with free housing and a $10,000 monthly salary sound like your dream job? A winery in California’s Sonoma Valley is hiring.
Family of woman shot, killed in Compton calls for hate crime investigation
The family of a 28-year-old woman of Asian descent is calling for a hate crime investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after she was shot and killed in Compton this weekend.
Spring break travel setting pandemic records at airports despite officials urging people to stay home
With case rates going down, vaccine rates going up and restrictions across the country relaxing, it's a recipe for a busy spring break travel season.
Restaurants, bars in red tier celebrating St. Patrick's Day
It was on Saint Patrick’s Day 2020 that bars and restaurants found out they’d be forced to close. This year the celebration is on with some new rules.
4-year-old twin girls recreate the best looks from the 2021 Grammy Awards
A pair of 4-year-old twins were the spitting image of iconic celebrities in Grammy Awards-themed costumes after Sunday’s show.
African-American youth runway model inspires as a natural hair advocate
She's not even a teenager and she's already walked the runways at New York and LA Fashion Week.
Local Love for Cupid's Hot Dogs on TikTok Tuesday
Each week we feature a TikTok account that really stands out. Speaking of stands, there is a local hot dog stand that is just that - hot! Their videos went viral with their classic style.
National Pi Day 2021: Snag these delicious deals on 3.14
From pizza to baked pies to even special drinks, several restaurant chains across the country are offering deals this Pi Day, March 14.
Netflix cracking down on password sharing with new test and warning
Netflix is looking to crack down on password sharing with a new test.