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Lawrence Cheng, whose family owns seven Wendy's locations south of Los Angeles, works in the kitchen at his Wendy's restaurant in Fountain Valley, Calif., June 20, 2024. Cheng used to have nearly a dozen employees at his Fountain Valley location during the day. Now, he only schedules seven for each shift as he scrambles to absorb a dramatic jump in labor costs after a new California law boosted the hourly wage for fast food workers on April 1 from $16 to $20 an hour.

California fast food workers now earn $20 per hour. Franchisees are responding by cutting hours.

When California’s minimum wage increase went into effect in April, fast food workers across the state went from making $16 to $20 overnight. It's already having an impact, according to local operators for major fast food chains.

Some plant names can be racist. Scientists are looking to rename them

An international group of researchers has voted to modify the scientific names of more than 200 plant species whose names carry a derogatory word.

American writer James Baldwin photographed on January 20, 1986.

Reflections on James Baldwin's magnificent life from those who knew him

Writer James Baldwin is remembered by his family, a scholar, a journalist and a playwright on his 100th birthday.

In this Sept. 5, 2019 photo, a shark warning sign is seen at Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Mass.

Shark attacks are incredibly rare. But if you do encounter a shark, here's what to do

At least six people were injured in shark attacks in the U.S. since the July Fourth weekend. Such attacks are actually rare, but experts say to stay calm and move away slowly if a shark approaches.

Then-President Donald Trump and then-Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in a presidential debate moderated by then-Fox News anchor Chris Wallace on Sept. 29, 2020, in Cleveland. This year, the first presidential debate will not have an audience but will have a mute button.

As Trump takes to the debate stage Thursday, his signature style may be muted

Former President Donald Trump has a debate style all his own. It's brash and aggressive while trying to project dominance. At Thursday's presidential debate, he might be limited by a mute button.

Stephen King's first novel, Carrie, turns 50 years old on Friday, and in honor of her birthday we asked you to share your favorite King stories with us. Above, Sissy Spacek stars in the 1976 film adaptation.

For Halloween, here are the best Stephen King novels — chosen by you

King's first novel, Carrie, turns 50 in 2024, and in honor of her birthday we asked you to share your favorite Stephen King story. More than 1,000 replies poured in in just a few days.

Reproductive rights activists demonstrated in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on Monday.

Abortion bans still leave a 'gray area' for doctors after Idaho Supreme Court case

The decision on abortion that the Supreme Court handed down Thursday was narrow. But confusion for doctors in abortion ban states about how to deal with pregnancy emergencies remains widespread.

Vladan Jakovljevic checks his beehives outside the village of Gornje Nedeljice, in the fertile Jadar Valley, in western Serbia, on Aug. 6.

A lithium mine in Serbia could rev up Europe's e-vehicles, but opposition is fierce

A proposed lithium mine in Serbia is spurring protests over its potential impact on the environment. The mineral is in high demand because it’s crucial for the batteries that run electric vehicles.

Solar panels are installed on the roof of a home in Frankfort, Ky., in 2023. Residential solar is booming in the U.S., but customer complaints have increased even more.

Thinking about rooftop solar? 4 things to consider and how to protect yourself

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. The industry is working to repair its reputation. Here’s how you can protect yourself.

The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

SCOTUS appears to post opinion allowing Idaho to offer emergency medical abortions

A U.S. Supreme Court opinion briefly posted on its website suggests the court will allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho, according to Bloomberg News, which obtained a copy of the opinions.

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