BeReal app: What it is, why it’s attracting Gen Z

The social media platform BeReal claims to encourage users to be, well, that of its name — real — and is advertised as a genuine way to share daily life with friends.

Earth Day toys

Toy expert Erika Caradmone from Play on Words joins Real Milwaukee with some toys that are more than just fun.

Justice Department to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.

Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll

The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.

Purple Door wants your new ice cream flavor

Purple Door is accepting submissions for its 2022 Battle of the New Flavors contest.

Reese's fans could win free peanut butter cups for a year, or even for life

Hershey, which owns the candy brand, also announced the return of Reese's Peanut Butter Lovers Cups and Reese's Ultimate Peanut Butter Lovers Cups.

No mask requirement: Milwaukee airport, MCTS

A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday. It means for the first time in years, flyers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport are no longer required to wear a mask.

Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artist

Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too

Taco Bell officially bringing back its Mexican Pizza nationwide

Taco Bell said its beloved Mexican Pizza will return to menus nationwide after a social media outcry from fans. Here’s when it will be available.

Baby formula shortage: Milwaukee-area Walgreens, CVS stores limited

A baby formula recall continues to impact new moms and store shelves in the Milwaukee area. Large retailers are rationing supplies.

Inflation, bird flu impact US bakeries ahead of Easter 2022

The egg price spike is hitting bakeries especially hard, and the days leading up to Easter are some of the busiest of the year for pastry, cookie, and other sweets sales.

Tesla issues second recall to disable 'Boombox' function

Tesla is recalling nearly 595,000 vehicles, most for a second time, to turn off a "Boombox" feature that can obscure the sound of a federally mandated pedestrian warning noise electric vehicles are required to emit at low speeds at specified frequencies.

Over 2 in 5 US households now growing food following pandemic boom

Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, beans, carrots, summer squash, onions, hot peppers, lettuce and peas were among the top homegrown vegetables in the U.S.

Roller skating grows in popularity

Is Milwaukee next on the list for an outdoor roller skating rink?