March 12 Cruise line jacks up mandatory gratuities for travelers as 9 in 10 Americans blast tipping Starting March 8, Princess Cruises has raised its daily crew tips by $1 and increased its food service charges to 20%, citing rising operational costs and expenses.
March 12 More than $200K raised for elderly Doordash driver's retirement A Tennessee woman has raised over $200k to pay for the retirement of her elderly Doordash driver.
March 11 FDA launches new AI-powered system to track drug and vaccine side effects nationwide FDA launches new AI-powered system to track drug and vaccine side effects in real time, replacing outdated databases and saving $120 million annually.
March 11 Cancer doctor says Americans should eat more of 5 key protective foods A leading oncologist reveals science-backed foods that may help lower cancer risk, highlighting how a plant-forward, fiber-rich diet can reduce inflammation and support long-term health.
March 10 Sparrow perches on boy's hand to share some delicious ice cream from same spoon A 13-year-old boy in Sertanópolis, Brazil, was enjoying grape and vanilla ice cream at a bus stop when a sparrow landed on his shoulder and began sharing bites from the same spoon. The touching three-minute moment was captured by his emotional mom.
March 10 Burger King AI listens to workers Burger King expands its AI-powered Patty assistant to monitor drive-thru interactions and coach employees, prompting debate over workplace surveillance.
March 10 Americans are fed up with tipping culture as nearly 9 in 10 say it's completely 'out of control' A survey found that 83% of Americans want automatic service charges banned as tipping culture spirals out of control across restaurants, coffee shops and beyond.
March 10 Pizza before tomatoes? Ancient Rome's version of America's favorite food looked nothing like today's A Budapest pizzeria has created an ancient Rome-inspired pizza with no tomatoes or mozzarella — featuring fermented fish sauce, olive paste and duck leg instead.
March 9 Forget protein and fiber — here's the nutrient you may be lacking and how to get more Most Americans aren't getting enough omega-3s, with 76% worldwide falling short. The overlooked nutrient could be the next big trend after fiber, says a registered dietitian.
March 8 Hundreds of tubs of unwanted French Onion dip sent to Philadelphia small business Mac Mart reported being overwhelmed after it mysteriously received 600 tubs of Heluva Good! French onion dip. (Credit: WTXF)