Chuck E. Cheese is opening new arcades for adults

Chuck E. Cheese is opening arcades for adults. (Chuck E. Cheese)

Dallas

Chuck E. Cheese is launching a new arcade concept, one that will be focused on the adult crowd.

The iconic brand said it will be opening Chuck’s Arcade, an arcade designed for adults.

The new arcades will feature retro favorites like Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Mortal Kombat and Donkey Kong.

The space will also have state-of-the-art racing simulators and immersive virtual reality hits like Jurassic Park and Halo.

Additionally, each location will offer a lineup of animatronic characters like Chuck E. Cheese and members of Munch’s Make Believe Band.

“Chuck’s Arcade is a natural evolution — an opportunity to extend our arcade legacy into new formats that engage both lifelong fans and a new generation through a curated mix of retro classics and cutting-edge experiences," David McKillips, CEO of Chuck E. Cheese, said.

Currently, Chuck’s Arcade has nearly a dozen locations open in places like St. Petersburg, Florida, Oklahoma City and St. Louis, with more slated to open around the country.

“Every Chuck’s Arcade offers a unique environment, with a distinct lineup of today’s hottest games and a rotating mix of retro classics. No two locations are exactly alike,” the company shared in a news release.

A full list of locations can be found online.

Suspected DUI driver found with more than 70 empty Bud Light cans during traffic stop

Officers allegedly found more than 70 empty Bud Light cans while searching a DUI suspect’s SUV Sunday night. (Cotati Police Department)

Santa Rosa, Calif.

Police in California say a driver has been arrested for DUI after failing a field sobriety test and driving with multiple empty beer cans in his vehicle.

According to the Cotati Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop when they spotted a driver struggling to maintain their travel plans Sunday night.

Officers said they noticed the driver had an open container of alcohol in the cupholder, and after performing field sobriety tests, it was determined that the driver was more than three times the legal limit.

The driver was arrested for driving under the influence and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license due to a prior DUI charge.

Once the driver was arrested, officers said they found over 70 empty Bud Light cans in his SUV during a vehicle search.

“We want to remind everyone that drinking and driving is not worth it! The outcome could have been much worse had our officers not stopped the driver,” the department shared.

Death of Food Network star Anne Burrell being investigated as a possible overdose: reports

Anne Burrell, known for hosting Food Network series including "Worst Cooks in America," died at the age of 55. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

New York

Authorities are reportedly investigating a Food Network star’s death as a possible overdose.

Anne Burrell, known for hosting Food Network series, including being the longtime co-host of “Worst Cooks in America,” died Tuesday at her home in New York. She was 55.

According to The New York Times, Burrell was discovered on the floor of her bathroom unresponsive and surrounded by about 100 assorted pills.

Officials said her cause of death remains pending further testing.

People reports that a person called 911 that morning, concerned that Burrell had suffered cardiac arrest. Emergency crews responded and pronounced her dead at the scene.

Burrell’s family is remembering her as “a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend.”

“Her smile lit up every room she entered,” family members shared in a statement. “Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.”

Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, and his son, Javier, her mother, Marlene, her sister, Jane, and her children.

Father arrested after child dies in hot car while he got haircut, had drinks at bar: sheriff

Authorities shared video of Scott Allen Gardner being arrested. His charges include aggravated manslaughter of a child. (Volusia Sheriff’s Office)

Ormond Beach, Fla.

Florida authorities say a father is facing charges in connection with the death of his young son.

According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, Scott Allen Gardner, 33, was arrested Thursday with the help of the Ormond Beach Police Department on Thursday.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he is facing charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child and child neglect causing great bodily harm.

Gardner is accused of leaving his 18-month-old son Sebastian “helpless” in a hot truck for more than three hours on June 6, while he got a haircut and went drinking at Hanky Panky’s Lounge.

During an investigation into what happened, deputies said Gardner gave multiple false accounts of what occurred that day.

The sheriff’s office said that medical personnel estimated that Sebastian’s body temperature reached 111 degrees while inside the vehicle.

A police officer who was called to the scene tried to revive Sebastian but was unable to do so, authorities said.

Gardner was taken into police custody at his mother’s home in Ormond Beach.

Children’s cough syrup recalled over possible bacterial contamination

Medtech Products Inc. is recalling lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup. (FDA)

A children’s cough syrup has been recalled due to possible bacterial contamination.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Medtech Products Inc. is recalling lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup after it learned it could be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause foodborne illnesses.

Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea starting between one and 16 hours after exposure to a contaminated product.

The recall involves 4-ounce bottles of the cough syrup that were distributed nationwide between December 2022 and June 2025 through retail stores and online.

The affected products have an item UPC of 7-56184-10737-9 with the following lot numbers and expiration dates:

• Lot 0039, Exp. Date 11/2025

• Lot 0545, Exp. Date 01/2026

• Lot 0640, Exp. Date 02/2026

• Lot 0450, Exp. Date 05/2026

• Lot 1198, Exp. Date 12/2026

Officials said the cough syrup is intended for use by children 1 year and older.

The recall does not include any other Little Remedies products and the company reports that serious adverse events have not been reported to date.

Consumers who have the recalled product have been urged to stop using it immediately. Medtech said it is offering reimbursement for consumers who have purchased the recalled item.

The company can be contacted at 800-754-8853.