Red Poppy Fest packs downtown Georgetown for the weekend
There's nothing quite like Red Poppy Fest in Georgetown with 75,000 people expected to pack into downtown this weekend.
Texas school choice bill heads to Abbott's desk: TWITP
In This Week in Texas Politics it was the end of the line for several big issues like school choice. But, we also saw a new partisan battle line being drawn at the state capitol.
Coming to a fast-food menu near you: Chicken and more chicken
McDonald's, Taco Bell and Wendy's have added or plan to add more chicken options to their menus.
This fast-food chain is closing up to 200 'underperforming' locations
Roughly 80 to 120 of the total restaurants will close their doors for good before the end of the year.
Slate's electric pickup truck unveiled: What to know
The Slate electric pickup truck that’s simple, small and customizable was unveiled this week, and it’s reportedly backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know
The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.
McDonald's is adding a crispy brand-new item to its US menu — and it's permanent
The fast-food giant revealed that participating restaurants across the country will have the food item as a permanent offering by May 5.
Starter homes cost $1 million in 233 US cities, Zillow analysis finds
The $1 million starter home is not just a California problem anymore, a recent Zillow analysis found.
Honda recalls more than 150,000 Acuras for vehicle lighting failure
Honda is recalling 152,800 Acura vehicles in the U.S. due to a lighting issue. Here's what to know.
First editions of Shakespeare’s plays could fetch millions at Sotheby’s auction
Sotheby’s will auction a rare complete set of Shakespeare’s first four Folios next month, with an estimated sale price of up to $6 million.
Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland is selling brand
Billy McFarland, who served prison time after the 2017 Fyre Festival disaster, said the brand needs a larger team to fulfill its potential.
US birthrates: People over 40 giving birth surpass teens for first time
A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.
Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
'New Coke': One of the biggest flops in marketing history
It's been 40 years since Coke's infamous attempt at rebranding. They rolled out a new formula to compete with Pepsi in 1985 that went over so badly, it resulted in protests.
Mushrooms distributed nationwide recalled for listeria risk: What to know
Enoki mushrooms that were distributed across the United States have been recalled over possible listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
Elon Musk unveils plans to step back from DOGE but remain involved
Elon Musk says he’ll reduce his role in a federal jobs group and dedicate more time to Tesla following a 71% drop in profits. Tesla plans new products, including a cheaper Model Y and a driverless robotaxi service.
Texas Strip steak? Lawmakers consider renaming New York Strip
A political beef has brought about a surprising debate: Should New York Strip steaks be renamed as Texas Strips?
Krispy Kreme debuts new cheesecake doughnuts: Here's when you can get the new flavors
Krispy Kreme has unveiled a limited-time cheesecake collection with three new flavors.
Nearly half of newlywed homeowners asked for down payment help instead of wedding gifts
Newlyweds admit that they are prioritizing their dream home over wedding gifts based on a new poll.
Here's where young adults are most likely to be living with their parents
A new analysis found that 18% of U.S. adults ages 25–34 live with their parents. Here’s where it’s highest.