Travel warning expanded for Nigeria, embassy staff allowed to leave

The United States has expanded a travel warning for Nigeria. The embassy in Abuja, the African nation’s capital, is also allowing non-emergency government employees and their families to leave. 

Ways to save money on gas amid Iran war price hikes

Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.

Average new car prices near $50,000 as rate of increase accelerates

As anyone looking to buy a vehicle knows, purchasing a new car, truck, or SUV is getting more and more expensive, and a new report shows that the rate that prices are increasing is starting to speed up.

Woman faked bomb threat involving ex-boyfriend after breakup: police

A woman in New Mexico is facing charges after falsely reporting her ex-boyfriend was bringing a bomb on a plane after his long-distance visit, police said, adding that the two had just broken up the night before.

Home distilling ban struck down after 158 years

A U.S. Appellate Court ended a federal prohibition on distilling hard liquor that stretched all the way back to the Reconstruction era. 

Hyundai recalls nearly 300K vehicles over seat belt defect

Nearly 300,000 Hyundai vehicles have been recalled over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.

The 'bare bones' cost of raising a child has spiked: Here's why

The cost of raising a child in the U.S. continues to climb, according to a new LendingTree report based on 2024 data.

Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.

Taste Buds: Cooking Through the Decades

Stephanie Hansen explores the iconic flavors of the 70s, 80s, and 90s in this vintage-themed episode of Taste Buds.

Minnesota restaurants pushed to 'breaking point,' new report shows

Minnesota restaurant owners say 2026 could be the year they are forced to make tough decisions, like whether to close, as a new report highlights the struggles the industry is facing.

MN restaurant owners warn: We're being pushed to the brink
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Hospitality Minnesota released its 2026 State of Hospitality report, revealing that the state's hospitality industry is "stressed and on the brink". Operators are facing a complex economic crisis driven by rising wholesale food and equipment prices, increasing labor costs, tariffs, and metro regulations.