Volvo aims for all cars to be leather-free and fully electric by 2030

Volvo said its vehicles will be completely leather-free by 2030, as the company also works toward its goal of being fully electric.

‘Change is Brewing’: Ben & Jerry’s unveils new flavor for racial justice

The company wants the coffee, marshmallow and fudge-flavored ice cream to represent divesting from “a racist criminal legal system” and investing in policies and organizations that support Black communities.

FAA asks airlines to do more to stop violent, unruly passengers

Despite a zero-tolerance policy enacted in January, the FAA is seeing a rise in violent, unruly passengers on planes. The agency has asked airlines to do more to bring those numbers down.

Kale recall: Brands sold in 11 states pulled over listeria concerns

Several brands of kale sold in nearly a dozen states have been recalled over concerns of listeria contamination, the FDA said.

Grab your pumpkin spice whatever — it’s officially autumn

From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin spice instant noodles — now is officially the time to enjoy America’s favorite fall flavor.

Autumnal equinox 2021: Here’s when fall officially starts

Sept. 22, 2021, marks the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s when the leaves may start to change and more.

Rise in labor trafficking abuse found across many US industries,  study says

Labor trafficking is the “recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery, ” according to the study.

National Cheeseburger Day: The best freebies and deals

McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Red Robin, Smashburger and more have National Cheeseburger Day offers for Sept. 18.

Pennsylvania liquor stores put 2-bottle limit on some booze

Pennsylvania's state-run liquor system will begin rationing sales of a few dozen products on Friday in response to what it describes as supply shortages beyond its control.

United briefly experiences system outage impacting operations, website

United Airlines on Friday reported a system outage that briefly impacted its website and mobile app, as well as operations at some airports.

Hawaii moves to dismantle famed 'Stairway to Heaven' Haiku Stairs

Hawaii officials are moving to dismantle the Haiku Stairs, often called the “Stairway to Heaven,” that draws many visitors despite being off-limits.

Taco Bell launches 30-day taco subscription, but only in these locations

Taco Bell is testing a monthly subscription service called the "Taco Lover’s Pass," which gives subscribers one taco a day for 30 days.

More than $104M in Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls went uncollected last year

More than $104 million in Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls went uncollected last year as the agency fully converted to all-electronic tolling and a toll-by-plate system for motorists who don't use E-ZPass.

Powerball jackpot grows to $432M after no one wins Monday drawing

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $432 million with a $313.5 million cash option before taxes. The next drawing is Wednesday.

The best and worst places to retire in 2021

A study found the best and the worst places to retire for the year 2021 based on affordability, activities, quality of life and health care.