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March 12, 2026

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, 2026

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 12, 2026

'Bloodbath' hits wine country as millennials and boomers abandon alcohol

Younger consumers drink less wine while baby boomers scale back, creating generational shift crushing California's wine industry and forcing closures.

March 11, 2026

Sewage spill in Potomac River crushes oyster industry as seafood season ramps up: 'It's devastating us'

A massive sewage spill that dumped 240 million gallons into the Potomac River continues to devastate the oyster industry, with buyers refusing shellfish.

March 11, 2026

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FDA launches new AI-powered system to track drug and vaccine side effects in real time, replacing outdated databases and saving $120 million annually.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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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.